Foodie Pen Pals and Giveaway winner

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope your week has been off to a great start. Mine is chugging a long with no real clear cut mission. Its the last few weeks of my summer break before it is back to work with a whole new set of kiddos so I am ok with it chugging along a bit slower :o)

Today Is Foodie Pen Pals Reveal day and I also have a give away winner to announce for the Drink Chia giveaway.

My box was sent to Monica over at Ants and Quilts and I received my package from Robin from Red Robin's Nest.

I always have some much fun coming home and being greeted by a fun box waiting for me on my front porch. This was no different. Robin sent me a fun box from Texas with some locally themed goodies.

In my box of goodies I got chips and salsa, and assortment of teas, vanilla cookies, local Texas honey and orzo with green beans and onions. 

I am a huge Honey lover so when I saw the familiar bear peeking out at me I did an internal cheer to myself. I ran out of honey this week so this became my savior. I drink my coffee black with a little honey so he came in handy. The little honey bear also made an appearance in this weeks canning venture. 

I have not yet tried any of the other goodies because I recently came off of my detox so there are certain foods I can not eat. I am looking forward to trying the Orzo... that  flavor combo is definitely right up my alley.  I look forward to trying the chips and salsa at the next family function. I would open it at the house but I am afraid I may eat the whole bag... I am a sucker for chips and salsa. 

Thank you again Robin for such a fun package and thanks to Lindsay for hosting. 

If you would like to join in on the fun next month check out Lindsay's info and rules on participating. It's definitely a fun way to get some new food finds sent right to your house and to meet some awesome people who love food just as much as you do.

Now on to the Winner of the Drink Chia giveaway

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The winner Is Jenelle who blogs at Mile 28. 

Congrats!!! Make sure to Email me your mailing information so I can pass it along to the wonderful people over at Drink Chia. 

Ciao and Foodie Love

Alexis

Mail Galore...Foodie Penpals!

April showers bring more May showers... wait that's not how it goes
April showers bring May FOODIE PEN PALS!!!... well really the first one is more accurate but this one is more fun :o)

If you read yesterday's post you already know that we are having some ahh-mazing weather her in the rainy sunshine state! Yep this ------>
has been my view for 5 days now. Gotta love summer :o)

Anywho it is time for another amazing FOODIE PEN PAL reveal. This month I received my package from Leila over at Spinach and Skittles. Leila is a teacher (just like me) and has a love for food which is why she started her blog. She is also an adorable momma to be. Check out her blog and check out the awesome box she sent me.

The Goodies...

 Leila asked if I enjoyed spicy food and sent me some hot sauce her Hubby loved. I have not used it yet because we have a couple bottles open (we are a spicy loving couple) but I can not wait to try. What I have tried and LOVED is the South African Smoke seasoning!!! I have added it chicken and even my Baked green been fries. It just adds a little extra UMPH that took my ordinary eats to a new level.

 Leila was supper sweet to pick me up some Almond Meal. She saw on my blog I had recently been to Trader Joes and asked if I had any requests. Since we do not have a TJ in Orlando I requested Almond Meal. I have been using it a lot to make these little guys...

Vegan Chia Muffins

To keep with the spicy theme my box included Wasabi trail mix. It is amazing. I mean you can not get a better combo than sweet, spicy and salty all in one bite. It is hard not to over do so I have had to measure out one serving and put the bag away so I do not just keep eating HAHA.

If you are interested in joining foodie pen pals check out the info at the end of the post! ITS FUN you should totally jump on in!

Today marks day #21 of the Fit-possible challenge. Which means you only have 9 days left. The great people at Supplement Locker are sending me some goodies to share with a random participant. So make sure you are letting me know either on twitter by using #fitpossible30day or on my FB page.

So on with today's challenge.

Through the past few weeks the extra exercises have gotten progressively more difficult.They will be even more difficult come week 4! If you want to check out the challenge from the beginning CLICK ME! 

So here is the info I promised if you want to get involved in foodie pen pals next month
If you interested in joining next months Foodie Pen Pals (and you do not have to be a blogger) 
 send  an email to Lindsay at theleangreenbean@gmail.com and include the following information:
-Your full name
-Your email address
-Your blog name/address (if applicable)
-Your twitter handle (if applicable)
let her know by June 4th as pairings will be emailed on June 5th!


Ciao and wishing for sunny weather


Alexis

A busy April and Foodie Pen Pals

I can't believe the month of April is coming to an end. It's been a crazy, busy, fun month and I am sad to see it go.

Brian left for a little while on Navy business but I did get to visit him one weekend he was free and is was an amazing sight driving into Mayport seeing rows upon rows of battle ships and submarines.
Check out the post and workouts here: Navy Visit

 I can't even explain how breath taking this sight was. The mere size of these ships is unbelievable. I wanted to take lots of pictures of them but Brian said I was not not allowed :o( Bubble burst-er...  So I settled for pictures from the car.

Work kept me pretty busy while Brian was gone but this past weekend I headed out to Atlanta with a few others, including my good friend and fellow blogger Carissa, to run the Dirty Girl Mud Run.

I was kept pretty busy while Brian was gone so it wasn't to bad. Without fail, like always, getting my fun little package of goodies in the mail from my foodie pen pal. 

This month I received my package from Mellisa over at A Fit and Spicy Life.  Mellissa blogs about her love for fitness, food, traveling and wine. All of which I am a huge fan of... Mellissa sent me a great box filled with some tasty treats and a new fun toy for my kitchen :o)

P.S. My computer desperately wants to auto correct your name Mellissa :o). 

My box from Mellissa included organic dried fruit, almond date bars, caramel wafers, seasoning and lemon keeper.How cute is the little lemon keeper! I go through a lot of lemons when I am detoxing so this will definitely come in handy.

 I had never had these Oskri bars but I have to say they are pretty DELISH! Confession: I ate the whole box minus one before I realized I hadn't yet taken a picture for this post haha. This little guy is all that is left.
This Paprika Lemons and Like spice blend has been used quite a bite as a chicken rub these past few weeks. It has great flavor and a nice little spice too it. We eat A LOT of grilled chicken in this house so finding new flavors is uber important to us... dont want to get tired of the healthy lean protein.

 I have to say my favorite thing in the whole box was the Peeled organic fruit. I am not sure of Mellissa new it or not but I am a huge dried fruit fanatic. I love to have it on hand because for me it is a great way to extinguish a sweet tooth craving. Confession: this bag was empty in 2 days and I only saved it because I needed a picture... there was not a crumb left once it was photographed :o)

I have bot yet tried the Caramel Wafers because I am afraid I will eat the whole bag. I decided I was going to save them for my next get together so EVERYONE, not just little ol' me, by myself, in a dark room, feeling guilty :o)... Can enjoy them.

Thank you again to Mellissa for my goodies and a huge thank you to Lindsay for hosting Foodie Pen Pals.

Ciao and Dried fruit obsession

Alexis

Spring Is here and so is FOODIE PEN PALS!

So we have officially made it to Spring. Although her in Florida it is already starting to feel like Summer. Not that this is any surprise to anyone living her... Im just sayin'

Once again the wonderful Lindsay has managed to organize an overgrowing list of Foodie Pen Pals Participants. 

This month I received my box from Brooke over at Brooke: Not On a Diet

Brooke is an amazing inspiration out there to anyone looking to lose a lot of weight. Brooke has lost over 125lbs and has a new love of healthy living. I am glad she was my Pen Pal because she sent me some awesome stuff I have been meaning to try and some awesome stuff I didn't even know existed but now I am on the hunt for!

  Brooke Sent me a box packed with goodies.

 I was super stoked about the nut thins because I have been meaning to try them and for some reason hadn't yet purchased any for myself.

If you read my blog on a regular basis you know I am an Oatmeal Fiend!

I have been working on a healthy way to use the Ranch dip so I will be experimenting with it shortly. 


So as I said before I have been meaning to buy the Nut-Thins for a while. So I sat down with my adorable nephew to try them out. Guess what?! we both enjoyed them A LOT! So if they are good enough to paste a 5yr old taste test I guess they get my stamp of approval.

 

I have to say though this was my ABOSLUTE FAVORITE!!! I have never seen them before but now I am on a constant hunt for them. Brooke where can I BUY THESE????

I was running late to get to my Stadium Saturday workout and I cam home to my foodie pen pal box! Great timing or what?

I opened it and decided this would be my pre-workout snack. MAN OH MAN was I right. I am not one for pre-packed food but this was pretty amazing. Not to sweet, filled with oats and apparently ALL NATURAL!

Now only if i could find somewhere to buy these for emergency situations. MMMMMMMMM



A big thanks again to Brooke!

If you interested in joining next months Foodie Pen Pals (and you do not have to be a blogger) 
 send  an email to Lindsay at theleangreenbean@gmail.com and include the following information:
-Your full name
-Your email address
-Your blog name/address (if applicable)
-Your twitter handle (if applicable)
let her know by April 4th as pairings will be emailed on April 5th!

Ciao and Cookie Love

Alexis