Target Capri Tights: Try them!

I have always been obsessed with Target brand stuff, but these capri tights take the cake! As many females know, tights and leggings aren't always cheap. However, if you're looking for a cheap fix to add some style or flare to your outfit, try these xhilaration brand capri tights, which come in great colors from your basic grey and black, to the funky pink, purple, blue, aqua, and white. They're only $5 (on sale now for $4) and they're reusable -- not quite disposable. You'll get at least a few wears out of a pair, if not more. Of course they can catch a run like any pair of tights, so it's up to you to keep them in good shape! But for $5, what's the sin in buying some extras to keep in your drawer?

In store, I even saw they had them in 1x size-- so if the Med/Large is too tight, try that next size up. The are technically "juniors," but if my size-10 butt and hips fit into them, I'm sure many of you will be able to, also!

They look great with a pair of flats in the nice weather, or wear a boot and make people think you've got foot-length tights on! 

Fun side note: they come in little rolled up packages- also great if you're traveling and need to run to Target for last minute toiletries or something...grab these and throw them in your bag!

Keep your legs lookin' fab,

-ADR

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bran Muffins: TRY THIS RECIPE!

My awesome roommate Allison made these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bran Muffins for us, from the recipe off of this website: www.emilybites.com (this link goes to the recipe). Not only are they delicious, but the perfect consistency of moist and sweet. Not TOO sweet, but just enough that you're thinking, "wow, this bran muffin is tastier than I thought it would be!"

These muffins are filling because of the bran component. They're a great snack that keeps you full for a while. Sidenote: if you're a weight watchers person, this is 5 points per serving on the points plus program. Allison actually cut out the walnuts (because we do not like walnuts in our baked goods) and made the serving size smaller-- we got 16 in the batch, not 12. FYI- she believes this equates with 3 WW points instead of 5 each. 

If you love to bake, you've got to try this recipe. I would love to make them for you, but I'm lazy, and that is why I pay to live in a house with roommates like Allison! (But don't count on Julia to whip something like this together, because I am pretty sure she doesn't know how to use our oven...or where to find the baking ingredients.)

-ADR

Burt's Bees Throat Drops: try them!

I recommend trying the Honey & Pomegranate Burt's Bees throat drops. They have menthol (great for suppressing the cough) and eucalyptus oil (nice soothing smell.) There are no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives. They are really yummy and not too overwhelming to have a few, like many other kinds such as Hall's.

I like supporting Burt's because the bees are a pretty cool species! They pollinate about 1/3 of the fruits and vegetables we eat. You wouldn't have many of your everyday foods without bees (check it out by clicking here). 

If you're still trying to kick a cold from this last winter's flu season, pick up some Burt's cough drops at your local drug store or supermarket.

-ADR

Pure Organic Bar: Try it! Now!

There's nothing better than seeing a new product on the shelf and knowing that if I try it and LOVE it, I get to blog about it! This was NOT the case about the farm-tasting Sheep's Milk Yogurt I ate this week. However, you have GOT to try these Pure organic snack bars! I tried the apple cinnamon this week, and it changed my life! I cannot wait to go back and get more flavors (dark chocolate berry? cherry cashew? wild blueberry? chocolate brownie? cranberry orange? YES PLEASE!) 

From their website: "Certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan , Pure Bars provide completely clean and balanced nutrition in an enticing and entirely delicious bar. Made with only simple, real ingredients, Pure Bar will nurture your body, mind, and spirit."

Apple Cinn flavor reminded me of apple cake. My boss said it was like a chewy bar of Charoset (Jews? Passover? Hear Ye Hear Ye!) It had the perfect amount of apples, cinnamon, and walnuts. All said ingredients were organic (listed: dates, apples, agave nectar, walnuts, cashew butter, almonds, rice protein (?), and cinnamon.) I like when I know all (but 1) of my ingredients. Chemicals SUCK!

Find them in Trader Joes, Wegman's, Giant, Genaurdi, select Whole Foods, Essene Natural Foods (near South Street) etc. The coolest place to buy? REI! Going on a camping trip? Get some snax in the store while you gear up.

The one I ate had a wholesome 200 calories. I am on a low(er)-calorie diet, though my brother pointed out to me recently that I could try shifting from eating "lots of low cal snacks" to "less food with higher calories". My point is that once I eat this, I am full for quite a while, as opposed to eating lower calorie snacks and feeling like I need another every 45 minutes!

Let me know if you try it...you won't regret it!

-ADR

amande ALMONDMILK yogurt: Try it!

My very loyal, food-conscious, pro-food-shopping buddy, blog-reading brother Howard told me to try this product. So please, see what he had to say in his email below, and hopefully you'll want to try this product!

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Amande Cultured Almond Milk (aka yogurt)

almond milk yogurt

- dairy free

- soy free

- fruit juice sweetened

- no gmo

- 6 live active cultures

I had the blueberry. It tasks a lot like regular yogurt. The consistency is much better than coconut yogurt which was gooey.

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At first it tasted weird, but after a few bites it really grew on me. It's kind of light-weight, more like those whipped JELL-O puddings. But after I ate it, I was definitely in the mood for more! The cherry flavor was delicious. (Howard obviously liked the blueberry.)

FYI- I have a temperamental stomach...so this NON-DAIRY yogurt seems to be a great compromise, since eating live-cultures for female digestive health is the only reason I eat yogurt.  I've only seen it at Whole Foods so far. Next time I go back I'll surely try a few other flavors. 

(do we look related??)

cheers,

-lil sis

Level Up: Try it and GET $5 for FREE!

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Do you like food? Do you like free stuff? Do you like money that appears in your pocket, which you don't actually need to carry because IT'S HIDDEN IN YOUR PHONE? Sounds like you should TRY this app! 

How does it work? 

1. Level Up is an app you can download on your smart phone, and when you use this promo code (SBGEP3), we BOTH get $5 of global credit to use anywhere that Level Up is accepted (and that's in addition to the initial credit you'll have at every place you use it for the first time).
2. Simply link the LevelUp app to your frequently used debit/credit card (not a scam, it's totally safe, I swear!) and when you go to a register to pay, you simple use the barcode on the app to let them ring you up. 
3. The money is deducted immediately as if you had used your card, but you get PERKS for it instead! Each place offers a different deal. For example, when you spend $50 at the coffee shop, you get $5 free. 
4. You have the option of adding a tip percentage to your total bill amount, also.

Where can you use it? Search for your city HERE! Level up is all over the country! It's a lot of fun to use their map application online to find places in your city, so give it a try!

Places I often use Level Up in Philly:

• Blackbird Pizzeria
• Philadelphia Java Co
• Burger.org
• Cookie Confidential
• Nomad Pizza
• Paddy Whacks Pub

And that's just in a 3 block radius of my house... 

Use the special promo code: SBGEP3 for your free $5. My awesome roommate Julia did it, and we both enjoyed free coffee the next day :)

-ADR

Chobani BITES: Try them!

I have never really been a huge fan of Chobani Greek Yogurt because it usually leaves a gritty feeling on my teeth after I've eaten a regular size serving. However, these 100 calorie Chobani bite yogurts are delicious-- specifically the "Coffee with Dark Chocolate Chips" flavor. They're fat-free, kosher, and small enough that you won't get sick of them after you eat one. In fact, I am already salivating to eat one tomorrow in my lunch! It was not only a healthy snack, but a treat, as well! 

Flavors include:

• Coffee with Dark Choc Chips
• Raspberry with Dark Choc Chips
• Caramel with Pineapple Chunks
• Fig with Orange Zest

I CAN'T WAIT to try them all! Find them in Target, Wegmans, Superfresh, Pathmark, Walmart, and more! They come in 4-packs. But don't worry, you'll love them and will be happy that you've got 3 more left!

Yum yum yum.

-ADR