The Healthy Shopper's 2014 Spring Pick ~ #Review & #Giveaway

A few weeks ago I was entering my house and noticed...I could see my lawn.  It was covered with snow all winter long and I could say Spring is finally here unless Mother Nature throws us a curve ball.    At least I had put away my heavy winter coats and snow boots.  Spring not only brings April showers and May flowers but also The Healthy Shopper Picks for this season.   I always love to see their latest picks to learn about new companies and products that are HOT for this season.  If you are like me who has started running again, it is the best time to start eating more naturally and organically.

Beanito: The Original Bean Chip ~ #Review & #Giveaway

The other day I was at my local Longo's picking up my lunch since that week I didn't have the chance to pick up some groceries for the week.  As I was lining up to cash out, when something piqued my interest.  I saw a bag I have never seen before - Beanitos?  Never heard of them or seen this before.  I made a mental note to try them since you guys know me...I love to try anything new.

Taste of Nature: It’s time for Canadians to make a healthy snack pact ~ #Review & #PR

It is the start of a New Year and new goals.  Many have chosen to start to eat healthy and keep fit.  I have a snack drawer that contains all kinds of snacks, ready to be eaten.  I often try to add only healthy snacks and usually they contain granola bars.  I had the opportunity to try 3 flavours and I have to say they were all equally good.  I have them in the morning when I am so busy with work and deadlines.  They are so tasty that I can't believe they are healthy too!   I was very surprised at how good they taste because I had "healthy" granola bars and they were unpleasant to swallow.  I could eat a case of the Taste of Nature.  Going for Taste of Nature instead of a high calories snacks  or breakfast on the go is the perfect choice to to stay healthy.

The Healthy Shopper Fall 2013 Healthy Picks ~ #Review

As a mother of two I am always looking for healthier food and eco friendly, natural products as much as I can.  The Healthy Shopper are back again this Fall to show their top picks of "another assortments of natural, organic and green choices" that are available in your local grocery store.  There is no need to shop at an additional store for these products. You can checkout their Spring selection here.

Oh! Naturals Flavoured Banana Chips ~ #Review & #Giveaway

I blink my eyes and my daughter is back at school.  I can't believe how fast this summer has been.  I am lucky at the moment that I had to worry about packing lunch for one.  My youngest is at a day care and they provide food for her there.  It makes all the difference.  Ever since my oldest has started school, I have been looking for items to pack into her bag.  I have learned that when I give her the same items over and over again, she will eventually lose interest and would not eat it.  I am always on a look out for new products to try and taste.

Love Child Organics ~ #Review & #Giveaway

Who is Love Child Organics?

It started as two loving parents (John and Leah) filling a need to provide tasty and nutritious organic fruit and vegetables puree without all the nasty stuff to their child.  When they realize that other parents feel the same way they did they started their own food company.  All of their products are produced in Canada in an organically certified facility.

My kids are not infants any more but these fruit pouches are ideal snacks on the go.  They love applesauce but when we were rushing out of the house they don't often get the chance to wolf one down.  With these fruit pouches (no spoons required) they can sip it up while on the bus or car.   If you are looking for great school lunch ideas this could be what you are looking for.  They are peanut free and the pouches could easy fit into any school lunch bags.  I wont have to worry about cutting up some fruits if I am in a rush to pack their bags.

Love Child Organics

The Healthy Shopper: Spring 2013 edition ~ #Review

Who is The Healthy Shopper?
Started in 1999 as a coupon book to help Canadians save on organic and natural products and later in 2007 added e-coupons on their website.  They have received many comments from customers that, through using their coupons, it has enabled them to try new healthy products they have never heard of or tried before.  Co-founders, Randy Boyer and Andrea Donsky, wanted to provide Canadians a healthier alternative to their diet.

The Healthy Shopper are back again this spring to show their top picks of "another assortments of natural, organic and green choices" that are available in your local grocery store.  There is no need to shop at an additional store for these products.  Their food top picks includes delicious organic coconut spread, organic salsas, and organic yogurt.   Their personal care top picks includes homeopathic remedy for leg cramps, bruises, and eco-friendly products for moms and babies.

Their spring picks:
The certified-organic and 100% natural yogurt is from a Canadian owned and operated by Olympic Dairy.  It comes in a range of flavours which includes: plain, strawberry, french vanilla, peach, blueberry, raspberry, lemon, coconut, blackberry, and mango.

Earth Balance is an award winning line of organic alternatives for butter, margarine, and shortenings.  All their products are "100% plant-based, vegan, non-GMO, lactose-free, egg-free, casein-free, zero trans fat."  The organic coconut spread is great for cooking, baking, and even on toast in the mornings.  This organic coconut spread is ideal for "those with food sensitivities because it is free of lactose, soy, dairy, casein, and gluten."

Simply Natural are made by Chelten House and their Organic Salsas (470ml) are made from the finest organic ingredients.  They meet the USDA standards and display their "certified organic" seal on their labels.  Their "salsas don't contain high amounts of sodium, chemical additivies or preservatives and are available in Pineapple, Mango, Black Bean & Corn, as well as, mild and medium flavours."

Natracare meet the "highest organic, environmental and biodegradable standards."  The Natracare's "100% organic cotton baby wipes (50 wipes) and intimate wipes (12 wipes) are infused with organic essential oils and natural extracts."   These wipes are free from parabens, SLS (sodium lauryl sulphate), alcohol and synthetic preservatives.  The baby wipes could be used muliti purpose from removing makeup to wiping sticky hands.  The new mother natural maternity pads "are extra-long, thick and absorbent" that is much needed to keep dry but also allows skin to breathe.  They are "soft, certified organic cotton cover is synthetic-free and ideal for sensitive skin."  They are also are "biodegradable, compostable, and are derived from sustainable, renewable resources and never tested on animals."

Zax’s original bruise cream (28g) all natural cream created by pharmacist to help to improve the appearance of unsightly bruises.  It contains arnica, witch hazel, and menthol, as well as, paraben and propylene glycol free.  An ideal product who has been injured or bruises easily.

Hyland's homepathic for leg cramps and is formulated "to relieve pain and cramps in the lower back, legs, and feet."  The quick dissolving tablets helps "stimulate the body's ability to heal naturally and to ease the painful symptoms."  This OTC (over the counter) homepathic is known to provide relief without any side effects, non-habit forming and drug free.

The Healthy Shopper provided great products for me to try and most of them I have never heard of.  I absolutely love the baby wipes.  It is soft and strong and smells wonderful.  I can't wait to try the bruise cream since I am accident prone.  Sometimes I get bruises and I have no idea where they came from.  When I was pregnant, I always had major leg cramps.  I wonder if this would have helped me.  During the winter, I occasionally get foot cramps for no reason so this will come in very handy.  For my next grocery shopping trip I can't wait to try an all natural yogurt or the coconut spread.  You know how much I am crazy about coconut flavoured anything.  I might have a spoon ready in the car during the drive home.  Also, I can't forget to grab a bag or two of the tortilla chips so I can try the array of salsas, especially the pineapple and mango one.

*Disclosure - This product in this review was provided to me free of cost of the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.