Posts Tagged ‘freezer’

Monday Funday Giveaway: Bamboob-ease Soothing Therapy Pillows

Monday, April 8th, 2013

Some times those early days of breastfeeding a newborn can come with some discomforts. Bamboobies makes several products to provide comfort and relief to mamas during this time. For example these:

What are those you wonder? Well, they are a must-have for new mamas! These Bamboob-ease Soothing Therapy Pillows are designed to provide all natural warming and cooling relief from the common discomforts of breastfeeding. Bamboob-ease Soothing Therapy Pillows provide you a choice of two different sides for softness and temperature control.  One side is made out of super-soft 100% bamboo fleece and the other side is made of equally soft bamboo and organic cotton jersey. In the middle are flax seeds. You can heat the pillows in the microwave or cool them in the freezer to tailor comfort to your specific needs:

Sound pretty amazing, don’t they?!? Would you like to win a FREE package of Bamboob-ease Soothing Therapy Pillows? Be sure to enter this week’s giveaway TODAY for your chance to win!! Winner will be announced on Sunday, April 14. Winner will be notified via email and is asked to respond to email within 48 hours in order to claim prize. Good luck all!

-Sarah

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Tasty Tuesday: Breakfast Pumpkin Smoothie

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

People often ask me what I eat for breakfast before going on a run. One of my current favorites breakfasts has been a Pumpkin Smoothie*. It’s hearty enough to fuel a long run, but goes down quick and easy. While it’s vegan and gluten-free, it’s certainly not lacking in nutrients or flavor. Check it out!

 

Ingredients:

1 cup of almond milk

1/4 cup rolled oats

2 tablespoons chia seed gel (basically chia seeds soaked in water; awesome fuel for any activity!)

1/2 cup canned pumpkin

1/2 frozen banana (I pre-peel bananas, cut them in half, and place in small baggies to freeze. They are ready to pop in a smoothie straight from the freezer)

2 dates, pitted

1 tablepoon maple syrup

generous sprinkle of cinnamon

dash of giner and nutmeg

3 ice cubes

Directions:

Soak oats in almond milk for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. (Quick Tip: I usually soak mine right before bed time so they are ready to right when I wake up). Add all ingredients into blender and blend on high until creamy and smooth.

YUM! I really look forward to waking up to this smoothie. It’s sooo good!!

-Sarah

*Adapted from Oh She Glows 

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Tasty Tuesday: Homemade Vegan Berry Ice Cream

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

This recipe for homemade berry ice cream is so simple and so delicious! It is a great alternative for those who are not able to (or choose not to) consume dairy. It is also suitable for those who are soy free and/or gluten free. It only takes 3 ingredients and about 5 minutes to make. Plus you don’t need a fancy ice cream maker; just a food processor. Additionally you can easily make your berry ice cream organic by using organic ingredients. Chances are once you try this recipe you’ll forever say goodbye to that overpriced organic vegan ice cream at the store and its long list of ingredients!

Ingredients:

2 cups of mixed berries (any combination of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries) washed and stems removed

1 can of full fat coconut milk or coconut cream

8-10 dates, pitted (you can substitute sweetener of choice if you don’t like dates, but may need to play with the ratios)

Directions:

Combine berries and coconut milk in a container. Cover and place in freezer for about 3 hours. Place berries and milk mixture in food processor along with dates. Process for about 3 minutes or until it doubles in size. Be sure to process it long enough for it to be light and fluffy. Enjoy!

Tip: Try mixing in other frozen fruits to create your own flavors. Mango ice cream is another one of our favorites!

-Sarah

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