MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT

I just tried MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT for the first time and it was AMAZING! MENCHIE’S is a frozen yogurt shop where you can make your own mix of flavors and toppings. They charge you by the ounce. There are several different delicious flavors to choose from such as cake batter, eggnog, dulce de leche, cappuccino, peppermint stick, chai tea, coconut, chocolate cake, cookies n’ cream, pistachio, georgia peach, heath bar, irish mint, maple nut, mounds, new york cheesecake, pumpkin, root beer float, strawberry shortcake, praline n’ cream, pina colada tart, butterscotch, white chocolate macadamia, kiwi strawberry sorbet, and boysenberry. And that’s not all of them. The flavors rotate daily. There are also no sugar added, lo carb, and dairy free flavors. MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURTS are made with natural ingredients and contain active yogurt cultures. There are many fresh toppings to choose from like fresh fruit, candy bits, sprinkles, and hot fudge. You can sample as many flavors as you want for free. You can find a MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT location on their website. www.menchies.com

 

IKEA BURKEN JAR

The IKEA BURKEN JAR is a nice solution to many storage problems. You can use this for food, toiletries, hygiene products, office and craft supplies, laundry supplies, and anything else you can think of. It is made of sturdy glass and has an aluminum lid. The lid is lined with silicone for a snug fit. It is easy to open and the glass part is dishwasher safe. This jar comes in several sizes and can fit in with any style of home decor. I use it for candy, tea, sugar, and cookies. I plan on buying more at my next trip to IKEA for many other home organization projects. They are very stylish and inexpensive. You can buy them at any IKEA store for about $4 each.

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Archer Farms MONSTER Trail Mix from Target

If you are looking for a great trail mix at a great price, try Archer Farms MONSTER Trail Mix from Target. MONSTER Trail Mix has the perfect combination of salty and sweet. It is made with peanuts, raisins, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and real M&M chocolate candies. This trail mix has no artificial sweeteners or flavorings. I like bringing it to work to share. And you can’t beat the price. You can buy a 16oz bag of Archer Farms MONSTER Trail Mix from Target for about $2.99.

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Baker’s Microwaveable Dipping Chocolate

I just recently went to a fondue restaurant in Manhattan, New York called Swizz. It was pretty good and inspired me to make my own fondue at home. I spoke with my mom about the overabundance of strawberries in our garden and she told me about Baker’s Microwaveable Dipping Chocolate. You can buy it at the grocery store near the fruit or in the baking aisle near the chocolate. Baker’s Microwaveable Dipping Chocolate is specifically formulated to heat evenly in the microwave, right in the little tub. You can use it to make chocolate covered strawberries, bananas, pretzels, marshmallows, cookies, nuts, pineapple, apple, or whatever else you think sounds good. It is so fast and easy to make. You just heat the container, dip the items, then let them cool on wax paper. This is great for dessert or to give in a gift bag with other food or drink items. This would also be nice for a special occasion or to surprise a loved one. You can buy Baker’s Microwaveable Dipping Chocolate for about $3.30 per container at most grocery stores.

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Ritter SPORT Dark Chocolate with Marzipan

Ritter SPORT is a German chocolate and confectionary company that was founded in 1912 by Alfred and Clara Ritter. Ritter SPORT has been making quality chocolates for nearly 100 years. They make over 16 flavors of chocolate bars. They include Dark Chocolate with Marzipan, Milk Chocolate with Cornflakes, White Chocolate with Hazelnuts, Dark Chocolate with Hazelnuts, Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts, Raisin & Hazelnuts, Dark Chocolate with Peppermint, Milk Chocolate with Yogurt, Milk Chocolate with Butter Biscuit, Praline, and Milk Chocolate with Almonds. Ritter SPORT had been making Dark Chocolate with Marzipan since 1935. It is made with sweet Californian and bitter Mediterranean almonds. The dark chocolate has 50% cocoa content and originates from West Africa, Papua New Guinea, and Madagascar. The dark chocolate and marzipan are definitely a unique combination that is both bitter and sweet. Ritter SPORT  Dark Chocolate with Marzipan has a rich flavor and would be a great gift for any dark chocolate lover. You can buy Ritter SPORT chocolate bars at some grocery and retail stores for about $2.50.

http://www.ritter-sport.us/#/en_US/home/

Valentine Bull Dog Candy Jar & Pink Bear Cookie Jar

I am so excited to see the Valentine’s Day displays out in the stores! There are some really cute items available this season at Target. The Valentine Bull Dog Candy Jar and the Pink Earthenware Bear Cookie Jar are so adorable. Both are made of glazed earthenware which is a type of ceramic. It is recommended that you handwash these items. The Bull Dog Candy Jar costs $12.99 and the Pink Bear Cookie Jar costs $14.99 at Target. These would make a great Valentine’s Day gift.  www.target.com

Palladio Herbal Tinted Lip Balm

On my last trip to Sally Beauty, I found a display of Palladio makeup. Palladio has a full line of color cosmetics that are enriched with vitamins and minerals. Palladio Herbal Tinted Lip Balm contains moisturizers and UV filters to provide long lasting color and protect your lips. It comes in eight different shades such as Berry, Bronze Pink, Rosey, and Cotton Candy. I chose the Berry color. It is very moisturizing and has a smooth texture. It gave my lips a hint of color that looked great! I also like the  cute retro designed label. You can buy Palladio Herbal Tinted Lip Balm at Sally Beauty or online for about $4.00.

Gin Gins Boost – Ultra Strength Ginger Candy

ginginsGin-Gins Boost Ultra Strength Ginger Candies are helpful when you have motion sickness, nausea, or an upset stomach. They are made with 30% real ginger. You can find these at some organic stores and retail stores for about $3.00.