Friday Giveaway Link Up 5/19/17

Have a great weekend everyone!!

This post is written by Sarah Coulsey . She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

McDonald’s Shamrock Chocolate Madness & The STRAW ~~Giveaway~~ #ChocolateMaddness #ShamrockShake #theSTRAW

**All opinions expressed are 100% my own.  I was not compensated for this post.  I was given product for review purposes.**

McDonald’s® Shamrock Chocolate Madness Event

February 7 - March 20, 2017

Shamrock Chocolate Madness

-----McDonald’s is shaking up McCafé beverages with four new seasonal beverages, combining delicious cool mint and chocolate flavors. In addition to the Shamrock Shake, four new limited time McCafé beverages include:

-----Chocolate Shamrock Shake: Vanilla soft serve and chocolate flavored syrup under the original mint flavored Shamrock Shake. Top it off with green sprinkles, whipped topping, and a cherry and it’s a match made in Shamrock heaven.

-----Shamrock Chocolate Chip Frappé: Made with an indulgent blend of chocolate chips and a hint of coffee, topped with green sprinkles, whipped topping, and tantalizing chocolaty drizzle.

-----Shamrock Mocha: Our classic Hot Mocha just got minty. Made with sustainably sourced espresso beans from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, steamed whole or nonfat milk, mint and mocha flavored syrup, and topped with whipped topping and delicious chocolaty drizzle.

-----Shamrock Hot Chocolate: Our delicious Hot Chocolate now with cool mint flavor. Made with steamed whole or nonfat milk, mint and mocha flavored syrup, and topped with whipped topping and chocolaty drizzle.

-----The new Shamrock Chocolate line-up is available in restaurants nationwide starting Tuesday, February 7 through Monday, March 20, 2017.

-----Follow the local McDonald’s at @McD_CTWMA on Twitter or Instagram for fun giveaways and product news. RMHC Fundraiser

-----Beginning in 1974, proceeds from the Shamrock Shake helped raise enough funds to open the first-ever Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia.

-----Now, 42 years later, proceeds from the Shamrock Shake are still supporting RMHC, which serves 7 million children and families around the world each year.

-----McDonald’s will donate $.25 to RMHC for every McCafé Shamrock Chocolate Madness Drink sold during March 11-17, 2017.

The STRAW

-----McDonald’s is always raising the bar to better serve customers. The unique nature of the dual-flavored Chocolate Shamrock Shake offered an opportunity to take that innovation one step further and create the perfect shake- drinking experience.

-----The STRAW, which stands for Suction Tube for Reverse Axial Withdrawal, changes the way people experience the Chocolate Shamrock Shake. It has been designed by some of the nation’s top aerospace and robotic engineers so that you can sip just the right amount of chocolate and mint flavors at the same time. It’s an impressive amount of science squeezed into a simple straw.

-----Due to the complex design of the STRAW McDonald’s was only able to produce an exclusive, limited quantity of 2,000 at this time.

-----Fans can visit www.mcdonalds.com to find out more on where and when to get the STRAW online or at a local McDonald’s restaurant.

-----Here in the Connecticut & Western Massachusetts, six STRAWs will be given away on the local McDonald’s Instagram page, @McD_CTWMA To enter, users must reply to the post asking which flavor is better: mint or chocolate. On Friday, February 24, six responders will be randomly selected to win the exclusive STRAWs. Full rules can be found at http://ow.ly/d/5LRl.

This is my favorite time of year to visit McDonald's.  I just can't get enough of those yummy Shamrock shakes!!  This year, McDonald's is switching it up by adding a Chocolate Shamrock shake, a Shamrock Chocolate Chip Frappe, Shamrock Hot Cocoa and a Shamrock Mocha!!  I am going to be in Shamrock heaven!!

The good folks at McDonald's would like to offer one lucky reader a really cool prize pack so you can enjoy the new shamrock drinks in style!!

The prize pack includes-

**$10 pre-loaded McDonald’s Arch Card
**Limited-edition STRAW
**Shamrock Shake T-Shirt
**Shamrock Shake Pin
**Coupon for a FREE Chocolate Shamrock Shake
**Coupon for a FREE Extra Value Meal

Enter using the rafflecopter form below, and good luck!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This post is written by Sarah Coulsey . She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

Stock Up on Snapple 64 Oz. Peach, Diet Peach, and Kiwi Strawberry- Buy 3/$5 on Rollback at Walmart #SnappleRollback #Walmart

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Stock Up on Snapple® 64 Oz. Peach, Diet Peach, and Kiwi Strawberry- Buy 3/$5 on Rollback at Walmart

Buy three Snapple 64oz. bottles for only $5 now until April 27th. Don’t miss out on your chance to enjoy more of your favorite Snapple drinks for less when you shop at Walmart!

This post is written by Sarah Coulsey . She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

Buy Diet Dr Pepper at Walmart, Score Sweet Rewards! #ColorMeSweet #Ad

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Earn a $5 Walmart eGift Card when you buy $10 worth of Diet Dr Pepper®! Simply upload an image of your Walmart receipt at DrPepper.com/Walmart showing purchase of $10 worth of Diet Dr Pepper in a single transaction.

Earning rewards is sweet! You know what else is? A FREE digital adult coloring book. Check it out today!

This post is written by Sarah Coulsey . She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

Leaner Creamer Introduces New Hazelnut Flavor- Review. #NationalCoffeeDay

**All opinions expressed are 100% my own.  I was not compensated for this post.  I was given product for review purposes.**

CELEBRATE NATIONAL COFFEE DAY WITH LEANER CREAMER

In honor of National Coffee Day Today, celebrate the most beloved morning beverage with Leaner Creamer, the world’s first natural powdered creamer. Available in Original and Hazelnut, Leaner Creamer is a delicious addition to your morning java that helps to promote healthy weight management.

The concept behind Leaner Creamer is simple: to replace hydrogenated and trans-fat filled creamers consumed by millions of people every day with a healthier alternative.  Its unique, proprietary formula includes coconut oil, citrus aurantium extract, hoodia and green tea extract, which work together to help speed the metabolism, aid digestion, increase lipolysis (the breakdown of lipids including fats) and suppress hunger.

Each bottle (280 grams/9.87 ounces) is non-dairy (less than .05% lactose-free milk derivative), gluten-free and sugar-free (zero grams of sugar per serving).  Ideal for those with lactose intolerance, its powdered form allows it to be conveniently stored at room temperature, with no need to refrigerate. Leaner Creamer is available on LeanerCreamer.com for $19.95 per bottle.

Leaner Creamer also recently debuted three proprietary coffee blends: Tiffany’s Breakfast Blend- Light Roast, Natasha’s Sunrise Blend- Medium Roast and Veronica’s Brew- Dark Roast.

Leaner Creamer Artisanal Coffee is created by using the best combination of beans married with a superb roasting process. Available on LeanerCreamer.com for $9.95, each blend is pre-ground for your convenience and comes in 12-oz. air-sealed, hand-crafted bags to preserve freshness.

I was sent each of the creamer flavors to try and I have to say WOW!!  They taste like traditional creamer, and are even smoother!!  The original flavor has a great vanilla taste to it, and the hazelnut is delicious too!!

I was also sent Veronica’s Brew- Dark Roast Coffee.  This is a well balanced blend and yummy!!

 Our fullest bodied roast! This blend has a lot of great character, and will give you a great experience with every cup.  Divine Dark Roast with Hints of Sinful Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut and Burnt Brown Sugar

Blend Origins- Colombia, Nicaragua, Brazil

All blends are pre-ground for your convenience and come in 12oz air-sealed, hand-crafted bags to seal in delicious freshness! Your coffee cup has found its new best friend!

If you are looking for a healthier option for your caffeine fix, give Leaner Creamer a try!!  You can purchase it through their website here.  Also make sure you follow them on Facebook and Twitter!!

 
This post is written by Sarah Coulsey . She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

Snapple Is On Rollback @Walmart 64oz Bottle For $1.50 #SnappleRollback #Ad

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As you know, I love saving money.  Snapple is a delicious drink that we stock up on, and this is a terrific deal!!

Stock Up on Snapple 64 Oz. Peach, Diet Peach, and Kiwi Strawberry- Buy 2/$3 on Rollback at Walmart!

Buy your favorite Snapple flavors for only $1.50/64 Oz. bottle (originally $1.98) from now until November 30th. Don’t miss out on your chance to enjoy more of your favorite Snapple drinks when you shop at Walmart! Make Time for Snapple!


This post is written by Sarah Coulsey . She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

Detox Water For The Moms On The Go!! #BackToSchool #DrinkAloe

"detoxwater™ was born in the spirit of my mom and is testament to a strong commitment to health. I believe in aloe vera’s healing properties because it healed me, prepared me for every day. I created detoxwater™ to share my experience with you, help you heal from the inside out."

KENNETH PARK, FOUNDER


I am one of those people who forgets to drink plenty of water.  I am always so busy running around, that it just slips my mind.  I am very good at making sure the kids drink plenty, but not so much myself.  That is until I found Detox Water!!

Surprisingly the flavors are absolutely delicious, and there is no funny after taste like a lot of flavored waters have.  Plus, I love the healing powers the water is known for- 

Anti-Inflammatory

Raise your cardio and physical endurance for optimum workouts and accelerate physical recovery by alleviating joint and muscle pain. Maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.


Gastrointestinal & Digestive Health

Stimulate the growth of good bacteria to help protect your digestive system and promote overall health and well-being. Drink your prebiotics!


Immune System Health

Enhance your immunity for a healthier and longer life with the antioxidants your body needs to prevent and fight illnesses. Kill free radicals and reduce oxidative stress within your body!


Healthy Blood Sugar and Regulation

Detoxify your body and help it find balance. Regulate and stabilize blood sugar levels, high blood pressure, and lower bad cholesterol.


Skin Health & Anti-Aging

Rejuvenate your body at a much deeper level than just the surface. Improve your skin elasticity and fight those wrinkles. Beauty starts from the inside out.

Aloe contains 20 minerals to detoxify the body of metabolic wastes and 19 amino acids to fight inflammation and bacteria, it also has strong scavenging activity in terms of getting rid of toxins internally from the stomach, kidneys, spleen, bladder, liver and colon.

I now find myself grabbing a water whenever I am near the fridge, or heading out the door.  I will make sure I have a large stash for when the kids are back in school.  When they are not around, that's when I forget the most.  

Detox Water comes in three flavors, Original, Pinamint, and Mangaloe.  You can purchase them through their website here, or through Amazon.

Keep your self hydrated with something yummy.  Give Detox Water a try!!



This post is written by Sarah Coulsey . She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

Back To School Means More Caffeine!! Community Coffee Review.

**All opinions expressed are 100% my own.  I was not compensated for this post.  I was sent products for review purposes**

It all started in the early 1900s, on the north edge of Baton Rouge. With the help of his family, Cap Saurage opened a country store to sell coffee and other groceries to his neighbors. The stage was set for a story that would grow over the next century. It was the story of family serving neighbors.

Because Cap was working alongside his family, and because he was serving his neighbors, he knew his coffee had to be the best-tasting, highest quality coffee possible. By 1919, Cap had discovered a secret blend that was richer, bolder and smoother than any coffee around. He named his popular coffee “Community Coffee” to honor his friends and neighbors. It was a coffee for his community.

Cap had laid the foundation for the largest family owned and operated retail coffee brand in America.

Four generations later, our family is still selecting, roasting and perfecting great-tasting blends for coffee lovers everywhere. From sourcing our beans at coffee farms around the globe, to tasting the finished product at our own kitchen table, it’s all part of our commitment to being the best coffee company in America, every day.


My kids go back to school next week!!  I love them dearly, but I need a break, and they need a set schedule again!!  I think they are getting bored being home all day.  They actually asked when school starts again!!

My kids do not let me sleep in a lot, but they do sleep a little later now, then they do during school time.  I am going to miss that!!  When school starts again, I go back to 6 hours of sleep a night (if I am lucky!!)  Caffeine is my bestest friend!!  My husband gets up about an hour before me, so he makes the coffee, and I drink it!!  

I was extremely excited to try some of Community Coffees products.  I have never tried their coffee before and they had a wide variety of flavors to choose from!!

I was sent Golden Caramel and Breakfast Blend coffees, and a box of Tea to try.

We started with the Golden Caramel.  It has a rich and smooth taste to it.  Ben likes his coffee black, and I prefer mine with a little cream.  Either version was delicious!!

The Breakfast Blend was just as yummy.  Another smooth blend, that gave a nice kick start to our mornings!!

The Tea was equally as delicious.  I am not a hard core only coffee or only tea person.  I love them both equally!!

My Husband and I both loved all the Community Coffee products we received, and now we are hooked!!

Did you know that you can use the coffee to make desserts too??  Check out this cool recipe-

French Roast Chocolate Pudding Cakes

Serves: 24 / Prep: 15 mins / Cook: 20 mins

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ¼ cups cocoa, unsweetened, Dutch process

3 tsps baking powder

1 tsp Kosher salt

1 cup sugar

1 ¼ cups dark brown sugar, tightly packed and separated

1 ¼ cups Community coffee French Roast or Dark Roast, brewed

1 ½ cups whole milk

3 large eggs

1 ½ sticks butter, melted and slightly cooled

1 ½ tbsps vanilla extract

Optional: vanilla ice cream as side garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place paper muffin cups in two 12-cup muffin pans. In a medium bowl, combine flour, 1 cup of cocoa, baking powder and salt. Whisk to remove lumps.
2. In a separate bowl, combine sugar, 1 cup of brown sugar, brewed coffee (cooled), milk, eggs, butter and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth (some lumps will remain).
3. Combine the wet and dry mixtures, mixing well.
4. Transfer batter to the cupcake pans, filling them ¾ full. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup of cocoa and ¼ cup of brown sugar together. Sprinkle a tablespoon over each cake and place pans in the oven to bake them for 20 minutes. The cake’s edges should be crisp, but the middle should be very soft - similar to pudding. Cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream as a side garnish.

I really appreciate companies that give back and Community Coffee has a terrific Military Match program.  You purchase four bags of your favorite coffees to send to someone you know in the military, and they will match those four and send 8 bags total to that person!!  How great is that!!  

They also have a great program where schools earn money for your purchases.  They can use the money however they see fit.  Community Coffee has donated over $6.2 Million so far!!  

If you are looking for a great new beverage to start your school year off, make sure you give Community Coffee a try.  

You can follow them on Facebook and Twitter to learn more about them, and what they have for current promotions!! 




This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.

SweetLeaf Water Drops Review

As I sit here typing, I am melting!!  It is really hot out today.  94* last I knew.  This time of year we drink a ton of water.  After awhile, you need something with flavor.  Plain water just won't cut it.  

SweetLeaf has come out with 4 delicious Water Drops to enhance that plain old water, and give you a burst of flavor: Lemon Lime, Peach Mango, Raspberry Lemonade, and Strawberry Kiwi.

Hydrate deliciously. Choose from four natural fruit flavored blends, available in 2.1 fl. oz. (64 ml) squeeze bottles. SweetLeaf Water Drops are a natural, convenient, sugar-free and gluten-free water enhancer. No artificial sweeteners!

I find just two squirts is enough for me.  Of course the kids need a little more!!  We have been using the flavors every day.  My personal favorite is the Peach Mango.  There is no icky after taste, and it helps keep the kids asking for and drinking plenty of fluids.  Doug really likes the Lemon Lime.  I think he drank the whole bottle himself!!

If you want a sugar free alternative to just plain water, give SweetLeaf Water Drops a try.  

You can keep up on all the latest information and promotions about them by visiting them on Facebook and Twitter.




This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.