We are not a gluten free family, but several of my daughters friends who visit our home have dietary restrictions, so when I was asked to review the NoGii line of protein bars, why protein powder and The G Free Diet book by Elisabeth Hasselbeck for free as part of the MomsMeet blogger group, I happily agreed. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of this product.

My WAHM Plan tries gluten free products


I received a box full of goodies, much to the delight of my daughters, who live to try new protein bars. Created by Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Gluten-Free Mom, Emmy Award-Winning Talk Show Host, and New York Times Best-Selling Author of “The G-Free Diet” and “Deliciously G-Free.


About NoGii Products:

NoGii is a line of certified gluten-free protein bars, protein powders, and paleo bars. Made from high quality and sustainably sourced premium ingredients, all products have an ideal balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates and do not contain high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, or hydrogenated oils. 

NoGii offers a variety of choices to provide you and your family with good, clean, certified gluten-free, and nutritional food choices that fit your active lifestyle.

We received boxes of high protein bars in:

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Crisp- 30 g protein, 390 calories
  • Peanut butter & Chocolate- 20 g protein, 230 calories
  • Cocoa & Brownie- 20 g protein, 220 calories
  • Chocolate & Mint- 17 g protein, 230 calories
  • Chocolate Coconut- 17 g protein 240 calories


My Thoughts:

Even though my whole family enjoyed these high protein bars, and found them quite tasty and satisfying, I had to remind them that they each packed a pretty big calorie load and must be factored into our daily healthy living goals. 

Personally, I found the paleo bars a much better choice for my goals and dietary needs. All bars are free of dairy, soy, high fructose/corn syrup, gluten, trans fat and peanuts making them a perfect on the go snack for our busy schedules.  


My WAHM Plan tried Paleo bars

My favorite Paleo bar is Nuts and Berries, which has 4 grams of protein and just 180 calories. My daughters love the Paleo Nuts about Nuts bars, which have 5 grams of protein and 200 calories. Unfortunately none of us liked the flavor of the Nuts about Tropical fruit bars, which have 4 grams of protein and 190 calories. There was a hint of soapiness to the bar that we all found off putting.

The Vanilla Bean whey and quinoa protein powder made a delicious, satisfying after work out drink, with none of the bloating I felt using soy based products, so I’m thrilled with this product as well.


About the G Free Diet Book:

"For years, Elisabeth Hasselbeck couldn't figure out what was making her sick.  She asked doctors and consulted nutritionists, but no one seemed to have the answers. It wasn't until spending time in the Australian outback, living off the land, on the grueling TV Survivor show, that, ironically, her symptoms vanished.Returning home, she pinpointed the food that had been making her sick- gluten, the binding element in wheat."


My Thoughts:

Elisabeth starts chapter one My G-Free journey with this “I learned about gluten the hard way. I wrote this book so you don’t have to.” While I don’t subscribe to some of Elisabeth’s opinions on living gluten free whether you need to or not, I found The G free Diet book to be informative and helpful in navigating the gluten free lifestyle.  I now know to shop for and cook for company who come to our home.

If you are interested in learning more about Elisabeth’s journey from pain to loving what she eats, please visit nogii.com to learn more about her books and product line, or follow them Twitter, Instagram and Facebook where you can enter to win a trip to New York City, where you’ll meet and have lunch with Elisabeth Hasselbeck! To enter, visit facebook.com/nogiinogluten, look for the link for the contest, and complete the entry form. Hurry! Contest ends on July 31st, 2015.

Please share in comments: Do you or someone you know follow a gluten free lifestyle?



Disclosure: I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meet program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of this product.




LASHEM Lashes 3-in-1 Eye Bright Giveaway

in , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, June 26, 2015
I'm always interested in trying new beauty products, so I was delighted when I was selected to help LASHEM promote this giveaway via Brand Backer. I will receive a sample of this product soon, so stay tuned for my review.

I had never heard of the LASHEM brand and you may be in the same position, so I'd like to share more about the company before the giveaway.


About LASHEM:


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The LASHEM brand was developed to help the everyday woman keep her youthful glow. It is a reflection of a healthy and natural lifestyle to accommodate women everywhere - whether they choose to as a city girl in an office or from home as a mother. 

We are dedicated to promoting natural beauty in a world full of unrealistic beauty expectations. The LASHEM Natural Beauty Products line consists of mascara, anti-aging creams, and eyelash booster. A brand which combines natural ingredients for the highest quality possible. We offer anti-aging products that are natural and made in the United States.



About Lashes 3-in-1 Eye Bright Cream :

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Lashes 3-in-1 Eye Bright helps diminish dark circles and fine lines as it smooths the appearance of puffiness and wrinkles. This paragon free, hypoallergenic formula is PETA Certified Cruelty Free and helps to hydrate, nourish, and condition the delicate eye-are keeping you looking and feeling your best.

This sounds like the perfect eye cream and I can't wait to try it and share my thoughts with you! 



Update: 7-7-15:  My Thoughts:

I'm liking how well this product helps with over look of puffiness. It does decrease redness, but takes a few minutes to completely dry. Wait till cream is no longer tacky on skin to put on concealer! 




Win It:

Entering is easy using the giveaway form below. My WAHM Plan is not responsible for prize fulfillment. 

Good luck!


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Please share in comments: What eye area beauty concern to you want to address most? Dark circles, fine lines, puffiness, or all?


Disclosure: This post is powered by BrandBacker. I received no compensation to share this giveaway. I will receive this product in the near future to review. 

Wordless Wednesday: June Fruit Bowl

in , , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Happy Summer! Now that summer has officially arrived, my family and I are on a more relaxed schedule at home and here on the blog, so we will be serving up summer friendly posts, in an easy breezy way all season. Let's kick off our first summer Wordless Wednesday post with some fruit that's in our June Fruit bowl. 


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Strawberries, my favorite!


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Black Cherries, my husband's favorite!


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Peaches, my daughter's favorite!

Watermelons, nectarines, apples, bananas and grapes have all made an appearance too this month. 


Please share in comments: What's in your fruit bowl right now? And what is your favorite summer fruit?



This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. 

Now that school is out, summer is officially kicking into high gear for kids and parents.  There are activities to plan, trips to take, sleep-overs to host and memories to make. None of us has time to stop the fun to look for a lost bag, or misplaced flip flop, so to ensure you keep track of summer gear, it’s time to order personalized labels from Mabel’s Labels!

Personalized labels for summer gear

Here are some popular summer activities where labeling your kids gear now will ensure they come home with their stuff.


Label summer gear now
Mabel's Labels


Pool Parties, trips to the lake and beach:

Nobody has time to play is this my shoe, so using custom clothing labels helps kids quickly identify their stuff at pool parties, trips to the beach.  Pick out colorful labels that coordinate with your towels, flips-flops, hats, sunglasses etc. 

Camping:

Is a camping trip in the cards for your family this summer? Why not order some storage bin labels now and you’ll know exactly which container holds the marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers when it’s time to make S’mores!

Barbecues, cookouts, potlucks:

There’s just something about the lazy days of summer that beckons us to open up our homes and backyards and welcome family and friends to come on over! Help your guests keep track of their drinks with Mabel’s Labels mini custom name stickers and the cool wash away labels are a perfect way to keep track of which potluck dish belongs to which guest. The best part is these labels are microwave and dishwasher safe.

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Whatever fun activities you have planned this summer, ordering a few sets of labels now from Mabel’s Labels will help you keep track of all your summer gear so you can spend more time enjoying all the fun activities this special time of year brings. You’ll find their labels are not only cute, but affordable as well. There is always a sale going on and Mabel’s Labels offers free shipping in the United States.

Please share in comments: What's your favorite summer activity?

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Ah, summer. You may be officially arriving next week- but here in the south, you are here in a big way. Temperatures will soar to a sultry 96 today in the Nashville area, so I’m making plans to tackle cleaning our patio table and chairs as early in the morning as possible this week. 


Patio Time!




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The warm summer days and long summer nights are finally here! It's time to get ready to kick off the official start of summer next Sunday by planning your first family picnic, or cook-out!  This is a sponsored post by Lunchbox and I will receive compensation for each approved download. However, I only share information I feel will benefit my readers. 





Kraft can help you plan the perfect celebration with the FREE “Kick Off Your Summer” cookbook! In this cookbook, you’ll find delicious recipes and tips for your picnics, cook-offs, parties and more so you can be known as the “Official Cook of the Summer!”

You'll find awesome recipes like the Philadelphia Fruit Pizza. 



Or these Memphis-Style BBQ Sliders!



Let Kraft help you plan the perfect celebration with the Free Kick off your Summer cookbook! Download your copy today by clicking the pictures above and get busy #CookingUpSummer!  

Color of the Month - June 2015 - Turquoise

in , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, June 11, 2015

One of the easiest and often prettiest ways I've found to lighten and brighten our home is with decorative glass items. My husband and I are both drawn to unique glass pieces, so you'll find of lot of it in our home. June's color of the month- Turquoise, was inspired by some of my favorite bottles and vases.

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The wonderful thing about  the color Turquoise is how each piece is unique in color depending on the light and the material. Some pieces look bluer, some pieces, greener. Yet all of them beckon you to dream of water and warm days.

Here's my Pinterest board for more inspiration and ideas on how to decorate your home and your life with this beautiful color.


Follow Linda A.'s board Color of the Month - June 2015 - Turquoise on Pinterest.


Happy warm summer days everyone!


Please share in comments: Do you collect glass pieces as well? If so, what?

Weekly Chore Prompt: Organizing Shoes

in , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Monday, June 08, 2015
Happy Monday dear readers! As I was trying to get out the door to my very first blog conference on a recent Saturday morning, I tried multiple times to shut our foyer closet door but couldn’t because there was a rogue sneaker blocking the door. I picked the shoe up, looked for a free space to call its temporary home and found zero free space. Zip, nada. I couldn’t even find the sneaker's mate, so I did what any sane mom would do when she’s pressed for time - I chucked in the shoe and slammed the closet door. I knew the weekly chore prompt had to be organizing shoes!


Time To Corral Shoes:



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5 easy ways to keep your yearly business goals on track

in , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, June 02, 2015
It’s hard to believe it, but here we are- starting the sixth month of 2015! It wasn’t that long ago that we were all dreaming and setting goals for the New Year.  The first week of June is the perfect time for a mid-year check in with those goals. I did this on Sunday and while I have met some goals in my most areas of my life; I found I needed to re-route my path in other areas. Here are my 5 easy tips to get my yearly business goals back on track. 


On My WAHM Plan tips to keep business goals on track



1. Make planning time a priority.
It’s not enough for me to say I want to re-work how I’m tracking my blog and social media assignments; I need to formulate an action plan. By setting aside 30 minutes to review what I’ve been doing so far this year, figure out what parts work and what parts are making me dislike this necessary task, I’ll be able to finish 2015 strong and have a true workable solution moving forward.


2. Purge,  Often.
This goes for all incoming items in your life: junk mail, emails from companies you might shop with in the summer, company catalogs, group invitations that don’t fit into your wheelhouse, etc.  Allow yourself to pass on a request or business event if it truly isn’t a good fit. Purging is easy once you allow yourself to make a decisive decision and then stick with it, which leads me to number three.


 3. Decide.
In business you can’t sit on the fence for long when it comes to making decisions to approve or reject money making projects, because at the end of the day- all businesses need to have money coming in at all times.  Set aside 15 minutes to list the pros and cons of a given situation and then make your choice. Then take an actionable step: make that call, or send that email, something that will put forward motion on your decision so you won’t talk yourself out if it.  


4. Write it down.
You’ve made your decision; you’ve set your goals in motion. Good! But did you know that the simple act of writing them down helps your brain store them in your memory, making them much easier for you to remember and stick with? Try it! Write out one goal on a piece of pretty stationery, or jot it down on a colorful post-it note (my personal favorite), and it’s almost guaranteed you’ll remember to focus on that goal.

My WAHM Plan: grab a good pen and write it down!


5.Ask for help.
This tip is still a work in progress for me.  I still struggle with asking for help from my family. As a work-at-home-mom, (WAHM), I felt if I managed my time better, I could still do it all and take on a bigger work load. Wrong! 
Now, my goal is to let my family and co-workers know when I have a big assignment, and then be ready to delegate when people ask me how they can help me. It’s easy for us to shrug off offers of help, but we really shouldn’t. Whether we need task oriented help, like please unload the dishwasher, or we just need an ally to help us remember to drink more water, by asking others to help you, you are inviting them into your life on a more personal level, which helps you be a better you!


Hopefully, my 5 easy tips will help you stay, or get back on track with your yearly business goals! 


Please share in comments: What goal do you hope to accomplish before the end of the year? 
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