Simple, Healthy, FunLifeway ProBugs Frozen Kefir

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In our house we are always looking for great ways to incorporate healthy eating, and several months ago we discovered Lifeway Kefir.  Kefir is a creamy probiotic dairy beverage that promotes gut-health by re-establishing necessary intestinal microflora.  Essentially it makes our tummies feel great! Lifeway Kefir is gluten-free, and made with organic milk from grass-fed cows!

When we had the chance to pick up Lifeway Probugs Frozen Kefir, their new product made with kids in mind, I couldn't wait to see how Zion would like it.  I think you can tell from the picture above that all it took was one taste for her to be a big fan.

Of course, I like to get a little fancy with my frozen treats, so I thought up the perfect Summer dessert that you can eat totally guilt-free, a frozen kefir fruit and nut parfait!

While I created this yummy parfait with layers of berries, coconut and Lifeway Probugs - with me in mind, when Zion saw me bring it outside she couldn't help herself.  And I don't blame her at all - the girl definitely gets her love of frozen treats from me.  I love that this healthy probiotic abundant snack can be considered a treat!

After enjoying our Lifeway Probugs for several days, we decided to do something fun with our leftover tubes.  We are big on recycling in our family and I love that so many things can be reused and re-purposed, even if its just for the sake of getting our craft on!

With Zion's birthday just around the corner, and a batch of cake pops getting ready to be made this week, I thought these containers would make a perfect backdrop to our cake pop stand.  We started out by painting the containers, then after they were dried fully we used a paper fastener to hold the tubes together.  

We used glue and glitter to write on the tubes and will use a popsicle stick or possibly cake pop sticks to attach it to our stand.  For the final display I'm going to make you wait until later this week, that way you can get the big reveal with the cake pops made.

We are now big fans of Lifeway Probugs Frozen Kefir - which you can find in the freezer section at your local Whole Foods.  They come in three delicious and fun flavors: StrawNana Split, Goo-Berry Pie and Orange Creamy Crawler.  You can sign-up for coupons and offers from Lifeway here.

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Have you tried Kefir?  Do you think your kids will love this healthy frozen snack?  Let me know if you give these a try!

       

Natural, Sustainable & Gluten-Free Box!Introducing Conscious Box + Giveaway

I received a complimentary Conscious Box for the purpose of this review, however; all opinions within this post are my own! http://cmp.ly/1/t8BRoC

 When my first Conscious Box arrived last month, I was excited to open it up and see what kinds of samples and goodies were within.  When I saw the size of the box, I have to admit, I was thinking, well, there may be a couple of things in there, it was SO tiny!  You can imagine my surprise when I opened it up and found all of these awesome product samples inside:

I am pretty sure the box sent to me for review was February's Gluten-Free box, which is awesome since we adhere to a gluten-free lifestyle.  Contained within was everything from chips to food bars, chocolates, chia seeds, organic spice mix and then samples of cleaning products and baby products.  I still can't believe it all fit within the tiny box it came in!  Conscious Box also offers a vegan box and classic box!!

Most of the brands that were included in this box were new to me, so that was also great!  The only thing I love more than a good subscription box is one that introduces me to great new brands and products I probably wouldn't have tried on my own!  The Perfect Foods mini bar (above) was something I would have never known about - and it was delicious!  I also had a few recognizable brands, including a sample of the Honest Company laundry detergent and a Go Raw live apricot bar!

About Conscious Box: Conscious Box is dedicated to introducing you to the most ethical, sustainable, and honest businesses that create the purest products available. We scour the marketplace to find those that stand above the rest. Discovery defines the Conscious Box experience.

I am really excited about Conscious Box and I'm pretty sure you will want to try it to, so of course I couldn't leave you without every opportunity to get in on it! 

For starters, you can get your first Conscious Box FREE with promo code: SECRETCODE, you just pay shipping (approx. $7.95) Sign-up for the Monthly Subscription of any box and use code at checkout. And one of you can win a 3 Month Subscription by entering below!

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Lighten Stains on Teeth!!Smile Brilliant Review + Giveaway

I received a complimentary Smile Brilliant LED Teeth Whitening System for the purpose of this review.  All opinions included in this post are my own and reflective of my experience with the product received.

I am a serious coffee drinker.  Some people might call it an obsession, I call it a passionate appreciation.    The only thing that I don't love about coffee is that drinking a lot of it, especially on a daily basis, causes stains on teeth.  Not many things are as unappealing as yellow-tinted coffee stains on teeth!  Because I am unwilling to give up my love of java, I am constantly on the look out for products that keep my pearly whites, well, white!

When Smile Brilliant reached out to me about their LED Teeth Whitening system, I was eager to put it to the test.  I've tried several at home teeth whitening products in the past, but never one with an LED light.  According to Smile Brilliant's website, this product will remove everything from coffee/tea to tetracycline stains on teeth and has a 30 day money back guarantee.

 

To use the Smile Brilliant system at home you first apply the teeth whitening gel to your teeth, then put the whitening trays into your mouth, followed by the LED activating light.  You can use the light for as little as 20 minutes a day with guaranteed results.  I tend to experience sensitivity in my teeth when using teeth whiteners, so I stuck to an every other day routine to make sure I got the most out of my trial.  

The process itself is totally easy and the LED light is not heavy or bothersome when it is in your mouth.  The only thing that was difficult for me was that I couldn't talk with it in, so I needed to make sure I did my treatments during naptime or some other time where interaction wasn't necessary (after the little one was asleep).  The tray also comes apart which can be somewhat annoying but it isn't really a big deal in terms of results or the process.

After several sessions and despite continued coffee drinking I am starting to see the results I hoped for!  I can only imagine how bright my teeth will be another month from now!  I'm excited to keep using the LED Whitening System and look forward to sharing more results in the future.

Are you ready to start your brightening your smile at home?  BaxtronLife readers can use the following coupon to save 20% off a Smile Brilliant Professional Teeth Whitening system!

Smile Brilliant has also generously offered one of my lovely readers the opportunity to try their LED Whitening System at home.  This giveaway is open BaxtronLife readers located in the U.S. and Canada.  You must be 18 years of age or older to enter this giveaway.  

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Can a Bra Change Your Life?Introducing Braologie + Giveaway

This post is about bras, posture and breasts, please use your discretion.

 I complete most of my work sitting at a computer desk, admittedly with not very good posture.  I tend to slouch my shoulders forward which not only gives me chronic neck and back pain, but over time leads to a weird gait as well.  Up until now, stretching and physical therapy exercises have helped to ease that pain and strengthen the muscles, but it isn't enough to keep me from slouching when I sit and when I walk.  

Now, however; I have found a solution that has provided so much more than just posture correction!  Several months ago, a new innovative lingerie company contacted me, offering a free posture consultation as well as prototypes of their new posture-supporting undergarments.  Since posture has been a continuous problem for me I was eager to try it out hoping to find a way to bring more support and correction to my problem areas.

My first step was getting a free online bra-fitting service as well as posture analysis and feedback.  I submitted the following ultra glamorous before pictures, as well as answered several questions:

Shortly after Braologie received my completed questionnaire and pictures, I received a report back that explained the noted issues: slumped shoulders, wandering breast tissue (yes, seriously) and protruding abdomen, and then offered several recommendations and specific posture support garments that would help to correct the problems.  I am not going to lie, I couldn't wait to get my hands on these garments to see what difference could be made.  A few weeks later and I had received my Functional Bra, Mini Vest and Long-Leg, High Waist Panty.

Posture-Contour Mini Vest

Posture-Contour Pants

After just a few weeks of wearing these garments I began feeling less neck and back pain.  I also noticed I looked more feminine and had a more held together shape.  (Who wouldn't love that!?) I also began to notice that my breasts were starting to be more full, mostly due to the breast tissue that had escaped to the sides of my body.  To say I was impressed is an understatement!  After several weeks, Braologie followed up with me to get my pictures while wearing the posture support garments - here are the, again, super glamourous images I sent to them:

I continue to use Braologie lingerie often - especially when I am finding myself reverting back to bad posture or when I want to slip into dresses that highlight my natural curves.  I love that the undergarments are breathable and comfortable too!

Braologie recently launched a beautiful website explaining all of their features and benefits and to help celebrate, they have very generously offered to give away a Posture-Contour Mini-Vest and a Posture-Contour Pant to my readers!  You can enter one or both giveaways, there will be one winner for each prize and the giveaway is open internationally!

You can also use code baxtronlife at checkout to receive 5% off your purchase at Braologie during the length of the giveaway!

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I received complimentary prototypes of Braologie Posture-Contour body wear to review, all opinions expressed in the post are my own!