Terracycle

TERRACYCLE.NET

One of the best things I like about blogging is finding interesting sites and products that I would have not known about if it weren't for my blog.  Today I have a special review/giveaway for you,  something that you may not even know exists! Let me introduce you to  Terracycle.net,   one of the fastest growing green companies in the world.  I bet your wondering what is so good about Terracycle,  well the question is what isn't good about Terracycle! 

At terracycle.net they offer you affordable Eco friendly products that are made from non recyclable items and waste! They can recycle anything from old used flip flops,  to Yogurt containers,  and even candy bar wrappers!  Hey,  what's one mans trash is another man's treasure especially when your dealing with Terracycle.  They offer  by far some of the most unique products I have ever  come across. You can help out by sending in your trash or by purchasing products from Terracycle.

Basically what Terracycle does is transform trash into treasure,  really it couldn't be put any better!  Their goal is to eliminate the idea of waste by creating collection and solution systems for anything that would normally be sent to a landfill.  You will find the three steps,  in order to eliminate the idea of waste below. 

 STEP #1.   First you select your trash.

STEP #2.  Collect and Send.

STEP #3.  Solve and Benefit

Terracycle allows you to send in your trash in exchange for a 2 cent donation to your choice of school or charity for each qualified piece of waste that you send in.  Besides the cash payment option they have also added a number of other great ways to reward you and your teams for your collections.  Your points will either be redeemed for a charitable donation or you may select from a range of charity gifts including providing fresh drinking water,  providing meals or other helpful gifts that the world can benefit from.  To date Terracycle(with your help) has collected 2,007,013,927 units of waste and provided $2,839,836,66 in money for charity.  You can learn more about their Points Program Overview here.

While on their site you will find many great back to school items.  Why not send your child back to school in an Eco friendly style that none of the other students will be sporting!   I never thought I would be sending my son to school with a back pack made mainly of Capri-Sun juice pouches because I never had a clue it was even possible!  Capri Suns are some of my sons or should I say all of my sons favorite juice drink so when I saw the Capri Sun backpack I knew it was exactly what my seven year old son would want even though I'm sure he would love some of their other fun products just as well.

 I received the Capri Sun Drink Pouch Backpack to review.  I totally had no clue what a Capri Sun back pack would look like.  Sure,  I saw it in the picture on the website,  but seeing it upclose in person is totally different!  The Capri Sun pouches are easy to identify and are the sewn together nicely.  Your student will sure stand out in this cool backpack that is nothing but ordinary!  I love that the adjustable straps on the back include recycled drink pouches too.  My son loves the bright blue color and the fact that it is made out of Capri Suns!  This backpack is certainly unique and I am sure that my son will be the only one with this backpack in his entire school. 

The only thing that I disliked about this back pack is it's actual size,  it measures 13" T x 10" W x 5" D.  I think the Capri Sun Large Backpack would be a bit better fit for my seven year old son,  but I think the Capri Sun Drink Pouch Backpack is the perfect size for when my middle son starts preschool and kindergarten.  Besides both of these fun backpacks they also offer 10 other Capri Sun themed products.  Be sure to check out their other awesome school supplies including Lunch Boxes,  Sketch Pads,  Pencil Cases, Portfolio- Style Folder,  and many other fun and unique school products.  Besides school products they also offer everything from office items,  to toys,  and everything in between,  so be sure to check them out.  Going green couldn't get any funner than this!

*Disclaimer -  Terracyle generously let me select an item to review and sponsored my giveaway.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

   

Farm Rich

FARM RICH

Although it's nice making homemade meals and snacks for my children,  I don't always have the time to make them from scratch,  so that's when I rely on great brands such as Farm Rich.  They make a wide variety of Delicious frozen appetizers,  breakfast foods,  and snacks that are sure to satisfy the bellies of all your little ones!  My children are very choosy,  so I love that they offer so many kid friendly options,  giving my children allot of options to choose from.  Not only are the kid friendly they are also adult friendly,my husband and  I absolutely love them!  Farm Rich products are made using 100 percent natural ingredients such as genuine cheese,  prime meats and fresh vegetables. 

Farm Rich was kind enough to send me a coupon good for any Farm Rich product I desired.  Selecting which product to buy was the hard part,  as everything looked so Delicious!  It was a toss up between the Pizza Slices and the Bacon Cheeseburgers,  but I ended up choosing the Bacon Cheeseburgers.  I have seen plenty of mini frozen burgers and cheeseburgers in the grocery store,  but this was my first time to come across mini burgers with bacon in them.   I figured they would be the perfect size for my children so none has to go to waste and sure enough I was right!  Even my baby boy ate his and wanted seconds! 

The Farm Rich Mini Bacon Cheeseburgers are made with 100% real beef and real bacon.  I love the fact that they do not contain any trans fat making them healthier for my children.   They are microwavable and ready in minutes so I can just pop them in the micro as needed.  Besides making them in the microwave you can also make them in a conventional oven or toaster oven.  They make a great after school snack.  I plan on buying them to serve to my son as soon as he gets off because he usually always is ready for a snack after a hard day at school. 

Farm Rich appetizers make a great snack to serve at a party for young ones.  They also offer french toast which would make a quick and easy breakfast before you send your little one off to school.   The thing that I love most about them is that they are a quick and easy snack that tastes great as well!  Next time I visit my local grocery store I will definitely be picking up some more of their tasty products. Be sure to visit Farm Rich on their website to learn more about their products. 

*Disclaimer - I received a coupon good for a free Farm Rich Product.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

Goody Good Stuff

GOODY GOOD STUFF

I am happy to announce that this week I will be featuring a "Going back to school" event!  Monday through Friday I will post a review/giveaway that has to do with the going back to school theme!  I'm kicking off the week with a very fun review and giveaway for Goody Good Stuff! 

My entire family,  including the kids of course,  are huge candy fanatics!  Some of our favorite candy is gummy candy,  so when I was contacted to review some Goody Good Stuff,  I  knew it was a company I would love to review for,   I just didn't realize exactly how much I was going to love their products.  Goody Good Stuff isn't your ordinary type of gummy candy,  they are made using a plant derived  bio-gum technology.  Wondering whats so good about it?  Well,  it's simple- the bio-gum technology replaces the animal-based gelatin that most gummy candy brands use.   Gelatin is actually derived from the collagen inside animals skin and bones,  sounds pretty gross huh!

GOODY GOOD STUFF:

• All Natural Flavors
• Vegetarian
• Gelatin Free
• Fat Free!
• Dairy Free!
• No Artificial Colours
• Completely Allergen Free!

Goody Good Stuff is just that and more! I was lucky enough to get to sample three of their lovely products.  Are you in the mood for a little bit of cola soda?  Well,  pop one of these cola candies down your throat and your in for a refreshing sweet treat!   I chose Cola Breeze (off top) because I have always loved cola.  I think I have been addicted to dark cola soda since I was just a young girl,  so it's not a surprise that it would be my top choice!   Cola Breeze is a very fun product and is actually shaped just like a bottle of cola,  filled half way up with cola!  I think it would be awesome if they came out with a Cherry Cola Splash or something to that effect.  Cola Breeze was my favorite flavor even though I enjoyed the other two as well. 

The second flavor I chose to review is their Sour Fruit Salad(Vegan),  which was also a lot of fun!  With a awesome name and awesome shapes to go along with it,  I would have to say this is my second favorite flavor.  My kids enjoyed the fun shapes including Strawberries,  Lemon Slices,  Orange Slices,  and apple shaped gummy candy.  As you can see in the picture above,   the kids had fun playing with them too!  The texture is just like any other gummy candy and the taste is delicious,  if you didn't know you would never guess that these candies are made differently from most brands.

The third flavor I tried was the Cheery Cherries.  With a cheerful name, and a sweet cherry taste,  how could you go wrong!  I loved the soft smooth texture that makes the candies just glide right down your throat.  The Cheery Cherries are shaped just like a cherry with a leaf and taste just like a sweet red cherry.  The kids also enjoyed the fun shapes and taste of the Cheery Cherries.  I think they would make a great way to entice my child to be good at school.  I figure if he is good the entire week he will earn a bag og Goody Good Stuff for being so good! 

BUY IT:  You can purchase a pack of twelve 3.5 ounce bags,  for 17.54 on Amazon.com


*Disclaimer - Goody Good Stuff provided me with samples to review and sponsored my giveaway.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*