Monday, March 4, 2013

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.

EMEALS EASY AND DELICIOUS DINNER RECIPES


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? 


Blog Milestone

It's crazy to think that it has been roughly 4 months since I wrote my very first blog post.

I remember the first week or so that I started blogging I would be so excited when I had 4 or 5 page views for the day. Granted they were all from my mom and other family members but still it was exciting to see people were actually reading what I wrote.

Today marks the day that my blog has officially reached over 10,000 page views. If you were to tell me 4 months ago that I would hit that many views I would have thought you were crazy.



Throughout the last few months I have had so much fun blogging, met so many other wonderful bloggers, worked with some amazing companies, and learned a lot about myself. Overall it has been really rewarding and reaching 10,000 page views makes me really excited and shows me that I am doing something right with this whole blog thing!

Another exciting thing is seeing my name on other people's blogs! Today Amy wrote about how she did my Plank Sandwich workout! I have also been nominated for the Liebster Award by two other bloggers - Amy of Run with Perseverance and Anna of Herbivore Triathlete!

This blog milestone could have never happened without all of you! I want to thank you all for being such dedicated blog readers! Every comment I get, new subscriber, follower on Twitter, and new like on Facebook makes me extremely happy and makes me want to keep blogging.

So thank you for making this happen!


On a side note, if you haven't entered the SPIbelt giveaway yet then do so now! I am picking a winner on Wednesday! 

Question


What is something that makes you really happy?

Sunday, March 3, 2013

8 Miles & A Giveaway

* This giveaway is closed * 

 

Today was the longest run I have ever been on. I was supposed to do the long run yesterday according to the schedule but I did it today instead as I had much more time. I ran 8 miles and was aiming for a pace closer to 9 minutes but hey, I'll take it!


On the run I took with me a GU Energy Gel and my phone, in which I carried in my SPIbelt.

When I first heard about running belts and fanny packs that held all of your gels, keys, and phone I was very skeptical. I figured that they would bounce and be uncomfortable to wear while running. I honestly never thought that I really needed one because I always just carried my phone in my hand on my runs and wasn't using gels on my runs that were less than 6 miles.

Today was actually my first time using an energy gel and my first time running with the SPIbelt. If I didn't have the SPIbelt I would be running with my phone in one hand and a GU pack in the other which would get annoying.


The SPIbelt that I wore was the Original style and it fit perfectly. I put my phone and a GU pack in the pouch and took off for my run. The belt did not bounce, slide up on my waist, or feel heavy at all. I honestly hardly even noticed it was there!


When my Garmin hit mile 5 I stopped and had the GU gel. I had never had anything like it before so I wasn't sure what to expect. The consistency was really thick and gooey. I think that I would have liked to have something with a thinner consistency but the taste wasn't bad so that's a plus. 


I was feeling good the last couple of miles but was sure glad to finish. Once I got home I iced my legs as they were a little sore and then got ready to go and celebrate my grandpa's 76th birthday!

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

Giveaway


SPIbelt has offered to give one lucky reader an Original SPIbelt! Please note that the color can not be guaranteed. To enter just do the following and leave a comment for each entry for 3 chances to win!

Mandatory: Either "Like" SPIbelt's Facebook page or follow them on Twitter (1 entry)
Optional: Like Truffles n' Treadmills on Facebook or follow me on Twitter (1 entry)
Optional: Tweet about this giveaway and leave a link to your tweet "I want to win a @SPIBELT from @trufflesntread http://bit.ly/WB9P9b" (1 entry)

A winner will be chosen on Wednesday!

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