Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

If you are looking for a sweet way to celebrate Mother’s Day, McCrea’s Candies has many options.

I had a chance to sample their Classic Mother’s Day Gift Box. It contains 20 pieces of McCrea’s Candies Classic Vanilla Caramel, 20 pieces of McCrea’s Candies Deep Chocolate Caramel AND 10 assorted chocolate hearts from Lake Champlain Chocolates.

Everyone in my family really enjoyed this assortment of caramels and chocolates. McCrea’s caramels have a rich flavor and the quality of their simple ingredients is top notch. For example, here is the ingredient list for their Classic Vanilla Caramels:

Fresh Milk, Fresh Cream, Cane Sugar, Inverted Cane Sugar, Tapioca Syrup, Butter (cream, salt), Molasses, Vanilla Extract (alcohol 35%), Salt.

The fresh milk and cream that they use in their caramels definitely comes through in the flavor so that they are not one-dimensionally sweet.

I love the classic design of the packaging, which makes this box feel like a special gift. With both caramels and chocolates, this gift box has something for everyone to enjoy.

For the caramel aficionado, McCrea’s also offers a wide variety of caramels in unique flavors. The Flavor Family Tube includes: Dark Roasted Mocha, Ginger Fusion, Rosemary Truffle Sea Salt, Single Malt Scotch, Black Lava Sea Salt, Tapped Maple, Cape Cod Sea Salt, Classic Vanilla and Deep Chocolate. Don’t they all sound incredible? As a coffee fan, I cannot resist the Dark Roasted Mocha flavor-yum! McCrea’s even offers a Caramel of the Month Club for the gift that keeps on giving.

Where To Purchase McCrea’s Candies

McCrea’s Candies offers a wide variety of products through their online store.

McCrea’s Candies Giveaway

Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win TWO McCrea’s Candies Classic Mother’s Day Gift Boxes (one for you, and one to give to your mom or someone special in your life). *Prize delivery cannot be guaranteed before Mother’s Day.

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

I had so much fun attending the Online Nourished Festival a few weeks ago. I always enjoy hearing about new allergen-friendly products and learning about ways to live a healthier lifestyle. One of the brands that I discovered was Sam’s Famous Salsa. According to the website, their salsas originated with a family recipe that is over one hundred years old!

Sam’s Famous Salsa comes in three different heat levels: Mild, Medium and Hot. I am not sure if my family is just used to spicy foods, but we thought the Medium tasted more like Mild and that the Hot tasted more like Medium.

Due to the use of fresh ingredients, Sam’s Famous Salsa needs to be kept refrigerated. They do not use any artificial flavors or preservatives and it is quite evident in the taste! I thought the texture of the salsa was just perfect-a little chunky, but easy to scoop up with some tortilla chips. We also tried the salsas with quesadillas and they added a real flavor punch. This salsa seriously did not last long in my house; my family gobbled it up.

Where To Purchase Sam’s Famous Salsa

Look for Sam’s Famous Salsa at a store near you or order it through their online store.

Sam’s Famous Salsa Giveaway

Enter the giveaway below for a chance to win your choice of 6 containers of Sam’s Famous Salsa!

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

If you have been following this blog for any length of time, you know that my family loves to snack. I am always extra excited to discover snacks that use natural ingredients. Sweet Chaos is a company that I recently discovered that makes popcorn in an array of delicious flavors. What makes this popcorn stand out is that they pop their non-GMO popcorn in coconut oil. Sweet Chaos popcorn is gluten-free, as well as free from high fructose corn syrup, trans fat, and artificial colors and flavors.

We had the pleasure of trying Sweet Chaos Popcorn in the following flavors:

• Sea Salt
• White Cheddar
• Kettle Corn
• Honey Chipotle
• Chaos Mix
• Jalapeno Blue Cheese

The sea salt flavor is for the popcorn purist. Sweet Chaos uses real sea salt, and the coconut oil adds a unique richness.

My family’s favorite flavor was the Chaos Mix, which is a mixture of cheddar cheese and caramel. The mixture of sweet and savory is just right!

I like how the kernels are nice and crisp. Sweet Chaos Popcorn is the perfect food to satisfy your next snack craving.

Where To Purchase Sweet Chaos Popcorn

Sweet Chaos Popcorn is available through their online store. They also make decadent-sounding drizzled popcorn if you are looking for a truly sweet treat!

Sweet Chaos Popcorn Giveaway

Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win six bags of Sweet Chaos Popcorn: Kettle Corn, Sea Salt, Honey Chipotle, Jalapeno Blue Cheese, Chaos Mix, and White Cheddar!

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

Blake’s Seed Based is another company that I discovered through the Online Nourished Festival. The idea for this company was born as a result of the founder’s own nut allergy. As an athlete, he wanted to create a bar that would provide healthy fuel, without nuts. Since both of my kids are allergic to nuts, I was eager to have them try these products.

I love the bright and fun packaging!

Blake’s Seed-Based Rice Crispy Treats

Blake’s Seed-Based Rice Crispy Treats are a treat you can feel good about eating. They come in chocolate chip and strawberry flavors, and both are moist and delicious. These cute bars are made with pumpkin seed, sunflower seed, and brown flax seed. Seeds are a good food to include in your diet because they are nutrient-dense and contain antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. If food allergies are of a concern to you, it is reassuring that Blake’s Seed-Based products are made in a nut-free and gluten-free facility and are free from peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, wheat, soy and sesame.

Blake’s Seed-Based Snack Bars

Blake’s Seed Based also makes nut-free snack bars using pumpkin, sunflower and flax seed. They come in the following flavors:

• Blueberry Lemon
• Raspberry
• S’mores
• Pineapple

We tried the S’mores flavor and it is sure to satisfy any chocolate craving you may have without being overly sweet. The seeds give the bar a heartier texture but they are easy to eat (unlike some bars I have had where nuts are the main ingredient and they almost break your teeth.)

Where To Purchase Blake’s Seed Based Products

Blake’s Seed Based Snack Bars and Rice Crispy Treats are available through their website or at a store near you.

Blake’s Seed-Based Rice Crispy Treats Giveaway

Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win two 6-ct. boxes of Blake’s Seed-Based Rice Crispy Treats!

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

Pretzels are one of my family’s favorite snacks to munch on. I recently learned about Pretzel Pete, a family-owned company dedicated to making delicious pretzels with natural ingredients. What makes Pretzel Pete especially stand out to me is that their snacks are made in a peanut and tree nut-free facility. As a parent of two kids with nut allergies, I know how difficult it is to find truly allergen-safe snacks. Even if no one in your family has nut allergies, you probably know someone who does. It is reassuring to know that you can share these snacks with others without worries about cross-contamination.

Pretzel Pete Mini Twists

The shape of the classic twist pretzel reminds me of a friendly hug. The Pretzel Pete Mini Twist Pretzels are light and crisp and have just the right amount of salt. It is also notable that Pretzel Pete offers two gluten-free options for anyone who adheres to a gluten-free diet. Pretzel Pete Mini Twist Pretzels come in the following flavors:

• Lightly Salted Whole Wheat Mini Twist Pretzels
• Salted Caramel Mini Twist Pretzels
• Cheese Pizza Mini Twist Pretzels
• Gluten-Free Salted Mini Twist Pretzels
• Gluten-Free Sour Cream Chives Mini Twist Pretzels

Pretzel Pete Nuggets

Pretzel Nuggets are perfect for when you are craving a heartier crunch. The Pretzel Pete Pretzel Nuggets come in the following flavors:

• Cheddar & Ale Seasoned Pretzel Nuggets
• Honey Mustard & Onion Seasoned Pretzel Nuggets
• Garlic & Parmesan Seasoned Pretzel Nuggets

Don’t all of these flavor combinations sound so delectable? My favorite is the Garlic & Parmesan, since I am a big garlic fan. Pretzel Pete “soaks” their pretzels with seasoning instead of just spraying it on like most manufacturers. I have to say that this process really makes a difference in increasing the flavor intensity.

Pretzel Pete Seasoned Pretzel Pieces

I really like Pretzel Pete’s idea of making bags of pretzel pieces. All of the irregular nooks and crannies provide a lot of places for the unique seasoning to permeate. The Pretzel Pete Pretzel Pieces come in the following bold flavors:

• Smokey Bacon Cheddar Seasoned Pretzel Pieces
• Buffalo Blue Seasoned Pretzel Pieces
• Cinnamon Brown Sugar Seasoned Pretzel Pieces

My son likes just about anything with bacon, so of course he wanted to try the Smokey Bacon Cheddar flavor first. He gave them a big thumbs up!

We will definitely be packing Pretzel Pete snacks with us for our spring break excursions!

Where To Purchase Pretzel Pete Snacks

Pretzel Pete products are available through their online store, or at a store near you.

Pretzel Pete Giveaway

Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win an assortment of Pretzel Pete products!

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

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Well, we have almost completed a full year of the kids Zooming from home for school. They are currently doing a hybrid schedule where they go in person two times a week and are virtual three times a week. I actually like the flexibility of this type of schedule, and it has just become part of our routine.

I try to keep a stash of relatively healthier snacks on hand so the kids have something to munch on to keep them going through the school day. Poptime Popped Chips are the perfect choice! They come in four highly poppable flavors:

• Jalapeno
• BBQ & Honey
• Sea Salt
• Truffle

Everyone in my family devours these light and crispy Poptime Popped Chips. Seriously, all of the flavors are winners. In addition, they are non-GMO, cholesterol-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, contain zero trans fat, no preservatives, and no artificial flavors.

Let’s not forget about my husband, who is also still working from home. I think he is even more of a snacker than the kids. Poptime Snacks help fuel our family during both school and work.

Where To Purchase Poptime Snacks

Poptime Snacks are available for purchase on the Poptime Snacks website (with free shipping on all orders). Use code LIM10 for 10% off your order! Poptime snacks are also available for purchase on Amazon.

Poptime Snacks Giveaway

Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a Variety Pack of both Poptime Popped Chips and Poptime Creations Popcorn (12 bags total). There will be three winners!

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

As you may recall, I first heard about Jacey’s Magic Mixes via the New Hope Blogger Box. These mixes are “magical” because they are made from allergen-friendly cassava flour. In fact, Jacey’s Magic Mixes are free from nuts, soy, gluten, grains, corn and dairy.

I had the opportunity to try two of their products: Golden Vanilla Magical Waffle and Pancake Mix and Chocolate Cake Magical Waffle & Pancake Mix.

I was eager to try out the Chocolate Cake Magical Waffle and Pancake Mix. I opted to make waffles, and the mix made it so easy. All you have to do is add eggs, milk or dairy substitute, and avocado oil (can substitute other types of oil) to the mix and stir. The chocolate waffles had a nice cakey-texture and were not as sweet as I expected. I added chocolate chips in this picture, but they would also go well with berries or syrup. Valentines Day breakfast, anyone?

The Golden Vanilla Waffle Mix produced nice crisp waffles that were indeed “golden”. As I mentioned before, no one in my family could tell that they were gluten-free. If you or someone you know follows a gluten-free diet, these waffles would be a real treat!

Where to Purchase Jacey’s Magic Mixes

Jacey’s Magic Mixes are available for purchase through their online store.

Jacey’s Magic Mixes Giveaway

Enter the giveaway below for a chance to win a combo pack of 32 oz. Golden Vanilla Magical Waffle & Pancake Mix and 16 oz. Chocolate Cake Magical Waffle & Pancake Mix!