Celebrating Simplicity

One of the best parts about coming home is the packages waiting for me!

The dorm rooms are small enough as it is so I don't feel like it is necessary to have packages sent there so I give companies my home address instead. My mom now knows that if I get a package to open it up and see if it needs to be put in the fridge or not! If she didn't do that then we would have some moldy cheese and yogurts on our hands!

When I went home this time I was in for a big surprise! Cascadian Farms is celebrating "Simplicity" and sent me some of their favorite simple products.

Diesel was having just as much fun as I was checking out all of the goodies!

Here is an overview of the things I received:

(Please hang in there as this post is somewhat lengthy. You won't regret it because there are some coupon codes and reviews of some awesome products! Click on the brand name to be taken to their website to see all of their products!)

Cascadian Farm products

Cascadian Farm sent me their Crunchy Oats & Honey Granola Bars and Crunchy Peanut Butter Granola bars. I love the crunch that these granola bars have and these flavors are delicious. Check out my full review of the Oats & Honey Granola Bars here.

A t-shirt rockin' the Cascadian Farm logo. This shirt is extremely soft and comfy!

A large canvas bag with the Cascadian Farm logo on it.

Diesel's favorite item in the box was definitely the bag! She hung out in there for a few minutes.

Neutrogena Naturals

This acne cream cleanser is part of Neutrogena's Natural line that offers pure and natural skincare products. I normally use face cleansers that have micro beads in them so this was a change for me but I really loved the feel and smell of this cleanser! My face felt really soft and clean after using it.

Seventh Generation Natural Dish Liquid

I haven't used this yet but I love natural cleaning products so I can't wait to use it in my apartment next year! I was sent the Fresh Citrus & Ginger fragrance and thought it smelled really fresh.

I checked out Seventh Generation's website to see some of the other products they offer and they have hand soaps, laundry detergents, toilet paper, diapers, lotions, stain removers and much more, all made from simple ingredients that are good for you and the environment.

Lifefactory Water Bottle

I think this water bottle is so cute! It's a BPA-free, glass water bottle with a silicone sleeve. Lifefactory has so many fun different colors and sizes. Their catalog showed some fun spring colors that definitely caught my eye.

I think it is so neat to see how their bottles can be used from infancy to adulthood. The 9oz bottles can be used as a bottle then a sippy cup and then a snack holder as the child ages. You can order different lids for the bottles like the flat cap, classic cap, and sippy cap so you get the most out of the bottle!

 

Bento Lunch Box

The bright colors and interchangeable containers make this lunch box cute and fun! You can easily pack a sandwich without worrying about it getting squished, throw in fruits and veggies, and take your salad dressing on the side!

The containers are sturdy, leak-proof and microwave safe! I am going to have to pack a lunch next year when I am on campus all day so this is going to be perfect! The website also recommended taking the box with you when you go out to eat so you don't have to use one of the to-go containers if you have leftovers.

Laptop Lunches, the makers of the Bento Lunch Box, are offering all of you 10% off of your purchase on their website. Just enter the code simplybento at the checkout!

People Towels

These re-useable towels are an alternative to your ordinary paper towel. They are made from a 100% organic Fair Trade cotton, are super absorbent and dry quickly. People Towels come in all sorts of fun prints and patterns and can even be personalized with your business' logo! I received the Inspire. Dream. Believe. pattern.
 

eMeals

eMeals' goal is to simplify your life. When you sign up for eMeals you will receive a weekly meal plan that is tailored to your eating style, the number of people in your family, and the grocery store you shop at. Each week they email you a meal plan with recipes and a shopping list. You can use any or all of these recipes to help make meal time easy.

Here is an example of what you will receive each week if you sign up for the Classic Meal Plan for a family of 4-6 people.

If you are interested in signing up for eMeals click on the link below! I signed up for the Portion Control eating style for 1-2 people.

Question

What are your favorite products that make life simple or are made from simple ingredients? 
Are you already using any of the above simple products? 

Cascadian Farm's Granola Review

A few weeks ago I received an email from Cascadian Farm asking if I would like to sample some of their products and of course I said yes!

Cascadian Farm is a company who's mission is to make a difference beyond the foods they produce. They strive to farm organically and balance the needs of the environment with the needs of our nutrition. Their products are naturally better for your health as they are organically produced and do not contain any harmful chemicals or synthetic pesticides.

To see a full list of the benefits of eating Cascadian Farm's organically produced products click here. 


Earlier this week I received a package in the mail and when I opened it I found a few goodies from the company.

In my package I received a box of their Berry Cobbler Granola Cereal, Crunchy Oats and Honey Granola bars, a Cascadian Farm spiral notebook, and a bon appetit magazine.

Alex and I immediately dove into the granola bars and loved them. They come with two bars in each package so we both took one to sample. The bars were definitely crunchy and weren't soft like a normal granola bar. The hint of honey added a hint of sweetness making them perfect for breakfast on the go or a midday snack.

The next day I had tried out the Berry Cobbler Granola Cereal for breakfast before I went on a run. The cereal didn't get soggy while I was eating it like some cereal does and it diminished from my bowl rather quickly as it tasted really good. It was crunchy and the berry flavor and actual berries in it made the granola taste sweet but not too sweet.

Overall, this cereal was really good. If you like granola you should definitely buy a box of this cereal the next chance you get! The crunch and the sweetness of the cereal will definitely make you want to pour yourself another bowl.

Disclaimer: I received these products free of charge, however all opinions are my own.

Have you ever tried any of Cascadian Farm's products? What did you think?