New Italian Flatbread from Michael Angelo's

If you love Italian food like me, then you are going to love the new Italian Flatbreads that Michael Angelo's recently unveiled! We loved trying them (thanks to Michael Angelo's!) and I love how easy they were to heat up and serve to my family on a busy night!

Michael Angelo’s new Italian Flatbread offerings encourage customers to do just that – experience delicious, home-style Italian for an appetizer, light lunch, after-school snack, party offering or meal starter. And, just like all Michael Angelo’s meals, the creation of the flatbread line started with its ingredients.

Every ingredient is selected with care by Michael and his mom, Sara, and is free of the common preservatives, artificial flavors, additives and stabilizers found in most prepared and frozen foods. Michael Angelo’s depends on the layered flavor that comes naturally with vine-ripened tomatoes, authentic Italian cheeses, fresh vegetables and herbs.

There are three different varieties of Flatbreads offered from Michael Angelo's:

1. The Pepperoni & Salami Flatbread: includes pepperoni, salami, authentic mozzarella and imported Italian Romano cheese on a spicy arrabbiata tomato sauce.
2. The Mediterranean Flatbread: is a vegetarian option featuring artichokes, roasted corn, roasted red peppers, authentic mozzarella and imported Italian Romano cheese on a delicate cream sauce.
3. The Sausage & Mushroom Flatbread: is a classic, topped with sliced Italian sausage, mushrooms, caramelized onions, authentic mozzarella and imported Italian Romano cheese on a vine-ripened traditional tomato sauce.

Mouth watering yet? If so, join in Michael Angelo’s ‘First to Flatbread’ photo contest! Michael Angelo’s is inviting fans to try one of the new Italian Flatbread offerings and then share a picture of the new product on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the #FirsttoFlatbread hashtag. Each week, the most delicious-looking shot will be displayed on the Michael Angelo’s Facebook cover photo!

So if love Italian food but don't always have the time to make it, grab the new Italian Flatbreads from Michael Angelo's and have a delicious Italian snack, appetizer or meal!

Buy It: You can purchase the Italian Flatbreads at your nearest Walmart location.

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Go Oink! Go Ape! & Giveaway

In our house, we LOVE games! However, sometimes, it is hard to find one that fits my son's personality and attention long enough to play for awhile as a family.

However, I can always trust Patch Products to provide some great games for our whole family to enjoy over and over!

Patch Products is a family-owned company, leading the toy industry in design, manufacturing and marketing of games, children’s puzzles, preschool toys, creative activities and teaching tools. Since 1985, Patch has developed high-quality, award winning products that enrich lives by providing fun and interaction. Top-selling brands include Buzzword®, Farkle, What’s Yours Like?®, 5 Second Rule®, Take ‘N’ Play Anywhere™, 3D Sneaky Puzzles®, Bed Bugs™, Smethport™, Lauri®, Tall-Stacker™ and Wooly Willy®.

I recently received two new children’s card games from Patch Products that are fun twists on the classic game of Go Fish. The games Go Oink! and Go Ape! involve using silly animal sounds and outrageous animal actions, respectively, to ask for the cards you’re looking for. It was instantly a hit with my son AND the whole family!

My son's favorite was the Go Ape! Game since he LOVES jungle animals!

Go Ape! by sticking out your tongue, rubbing your tummy or waving your hands in the air! You act out the funny monkey picture on the card to ask other players if they have your matches─it’s like Go Fish, but a little sillier and more animated! If you enjoy acting like an animal, you’ll go wild over this card game! The cards come in a cute monkey storage case!

This games is great For 2 to 6 players and Ages 4 & Up. It contains 51 Cards (17 Sets of 3), Monkey Card Case, Rules.

My son had so much fun with this game and has asked to play it every day!

Here are some fun shots of my son playing the game!

As you can see, this game gets to be very silly and fun and we had tons of fun playing it! 

Another game that is equally as fun is Go Oink!

Go Oink!...or moo, or cock-a-doodle-doo! You make the sound of the animal pictured on your card to ask other players if they have your matches─it’s like Go Fish, but a little sillier and louder! If you enjoy acting like an animal, you’ll go wild over this card game! The cards come in a big pig storage case!

For 2 to 6 players
Ages 4 & Up

Contents: 51 Cards (17 Sets of 3), Pig Card Case, Rules

This game is fun to hear everyone make the silly noises of the animals pictured! It is great for all ages because even little ones can make animal noises!

So if you are looking for new a game for whole family to enjoy, even if you have little ones, then check out Go Oink! and Go Ape! from Patch Products! They have definitely added very fun game nights to our week!

Buy It: You can purchase Go Oink! or Go Ape! for $9.99 each from the Patch Products website.

Win It: Patch Products is generously offering (1) Go Oink! or Go Ape! game  to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) Go Oink! 
OR 
Go Ape! 
Game from Patch Products

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Book Review: The Face of the Earth

About The Face of the Earth:

When Mitchell Brannon's beloved wife of twenty years kisses him goodbye one autumn morning, he has little idea that his life is about to change forever. Mitch returns from work early that evening, surprised Jill's car isn't in the garage. Her conference in Kansas City is only a few hours' drive from their little town of Sylvia, Missouri. But her voice on the answering machine makes him smile. "Hey, babe, I'm just now checking out of the hotel, but I'll stop and pick up something for dinner. Love you."

Mitch sets the table with their best china and lights some candles, looking forward to their first weekend as empty nesters.

But at eight o'clock, the candles have burned to stubs and Jill still hasn't shown up. Mitch tries her cell phone only to get her voice mail over and over again. Their two college kids haven't heard from their mom either.
At midnight, Mitch's irritation turns to dread. And later, when the police and Missouri Highway Patrol have turned up nothing, the Kansas City hotel calls to say they've found property belonging to Jill in a hotel maid's possession.

Mitch enlists the help of their next-door neighbor, Jill's best friend, Shelley, and together they search for clues to Jill's disappearance. As days turn into weeks and weeks into months, Mitch and Shelley's friendship grows ever closer--and decidedly complicated with Jill as the tie that binds them together. Just when Shelley decides to finally reveal her feelings for Mitch, a clue to Jill's whereabouts is uncovered. But every lead seems to be a dead end, and Mitch wonders how he can honor the vows he made to a woman who has seemingly disappeared off the face of the earth.

Meet Deb:

Deborah Raney is the award-winning author of several novels, including "A Nest of Sparrows" and the RITA award winning "Beneath a Southern Sky" and its sequel, "After the Rains". Deborah's first novel, "A Vow to Cherish", was the inspiration for World Wide Pictures' highly acclaimed film of the same title, which in December 2004 aired on prime time network TV for the second time. Deb's novella, "Playing by Heart", was a National Readers Choice Award winner and a 2004 Christy Award finalist. Her novel for Howard/Simon & Schuster, "Yesterday's Embers", appeared on the ECPA Christian fiction bestseller list. Known for her sensitive portrayal of family struggles and relationships, Deb has also written nonfiction books and articles and often speaks at women's retreats and writers' conferences around the country. She and her husband, illustrator/author Ken Raney, have four children and make their home in Kansas.

Find out more at DeborahRaney.com

My Opinion

This book was a different genre then I usually enjoy (I prefer historical fiction) but I am SO GLAD I gave it a chance because this book had me on the edge of my seat and wanting to get to the end of the book so I could find out what happened! I was reading this book whenever I could find a spare moment!

This book was so well written and had a great mix of intrigue and mystery but also a good amount of romance, Christian perspectives and values, and family dynamics! I really enjoyed reading it and I can't wait to read other books from Deborah Raney!

If you like mystery books or are just looking for a unique Christian novel, this is definitely a great read!

Buy It: You can purchase The Face of the Earth for $11.91 from Amazon.com.

Deborah is celebrating with a fun "Date Night" Giveaway (win a $200 Visa Cash Card!) and an Author Chat Party on Facebook! {5/30}

 One winner will receive:

• A $200 Visa Cash Card (Use that to catch up with a loved one – your spouse, friend, sister, mom…whomever!)
• The Face of the Earth by Deborah Raney
  

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on May 29th. Winner will be announced at the "The Face of the Earth" Facebook Author Chat Party on May 30th. Connect with Deborah for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, and more! Deborah will also be sharing a sneak peek of her next book and giving away books and fun gift certificates throughout the evening.

So grab your copy of The Face of the Earth and join Deborah on the evening of May 30th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 30th!

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Zing Anything

I have really super cool products to introduce to you today! I just love how they will save you money, are great for including frest fruit and veggies into your drinks/foods, and they are SO EASY TO USE! Plus, they offer four different options for every lifestyle, preference, and recipe!

So WHO ARE THEY? It is Zing Anything and they are a new line of infusion water bottle technology and they have arrived for the population with a love-hate relationship with water.

But they do so much more than just infuse water! 

Along with the Aqua Zinger, they also offer the Salad Zinger, Citrus Zinger and Vodka Zinger all as part of the Zing product line of DIY infusing beverages. They are the perfect products to add some flavor to beverages and foods and I am absolutely loving the Salad Zinger, Citrus Zinger and Vodka Zinger that I received for review!

Josh Lefkowitz, creator of Zing Anything, was first inspired by personal interest. Tired of sugar-filled drinks and reusable water bottles, Josh took to home experimentation in search for an all-natural alternative. After years of mashing various fruits and herbs, Josh turned his passion into a career with the creation of Zing Anything.

Because I frequently eat salads and am always looking for new ways to spice up my salads so they don't get boring, I REALLY LOVE the Salad Zinger!

Veggie lovers can shake it up by Zinging tasty dressings using the Salad Zinger. Simply add your ingredients to the grind cup (garlic, onion, citrus, spices, fruit, etc.), pour in olive oil and vinegar, shake, and voila! You have a healthy and delicious homemade dressing. With the Salad Zinger you can make the Italian dressing you always wanted, the orange vinaigrette that will have your guests asking for the recipe, a peach balsamic salad dressing that wows you every time, or whatever else your healthy heart desires.

I love that this Salad Zinger is not only the grinder, infuser, and shaker, but it is also dressing bottle! Good BYE all the extra dishes!!

And the Salad Zinger is not only for salad dressings! I LOVE how versatile it is! Keep the butter in the fridge. The Salad Zinger can make flavored oils and vinegars for dipping, marinating, sautéing, or to add flavor to dishes such as pastas, rice, or potatoes. The possibilities and healthy recipes are only limited to your creativity.

Just like the kitchen pros, you can create a spicy chipotle chili oil, or fresh ginger-flavored salad dressings. Drizzle your favorite grilled items – whether steaks, chicken, vegetables, or seafood – all with your Zinger creations. Are you a dipper? Zing garlic and basil with olive oil and balsamic and dip your warm ciabatta bread right in.

Another great product from the Zing Anything is the Citrus Zinger! I have been on a big lemon water kick lately and I have been buying lemon juice to put in my water every morning. Now with the Citrus Zinger, I never have to buy lemon juice again! I can make my own and save money!

When life gives you lemons, give it the Citrus Zinger. It's so simple, so easy, and so tasty. Designed specifically for citrus fruits, Zing away with lemons, limes, clementines, and more.

The Citrus Zinger offers an easy way to extract juice and flavor from citrus fruits and infuse them directly into your water bottle. Creating delicious lemonades, limeades, and orangeades, the Citrus Zinger flavor infuser is great for the active, on-the-go water drinker. Take it to yoga, the office, and around town. Enrich your water with vitamin C and flavonoids, and let the Citrus Zinger take you to that sunny, perfect day you long for, every day.

Once again, the Citrus Zinger is SO EASY to use and I love how great the water tastes after it is "ZINGED" with fresh organic lemons!

The Zing Anything product my husband loved the most for our future bar is the Vodka Zinger!

For those hosts looking to spice up their next party, the Vodka Zinger will be your perfect wingman. Use all-natural ingredients to create fresh-tasting, healthy cocktails with no added sugars or artificial ingredients. "Bartend" your guests beverages by infusing vodka with citrus fruits, strawberry, cucumber, hot pepper, raspberry, pineapple, rosemary... or Zing-up your own unique drink.

While vodka is the most Zing-friendly choice, any spirit can be Zinged, and the Vodka Zinger travel cap lets you conveniently take the party to-go.

My husband instantly started imagining all the fun and unique drinks we could make with the Vodka Zinger for our friends and family when we get our new house! It is such a great idea for making fresh and natural drinks for loved ones!

So, if you like to be creative and make fun, unique drinks from fresh, organic or natural ingredients, then you will LOVE the Zing Anything line! They will add flavor to everything and anything! These products also make a great wedding gift for a new couple's home this Wedding Season!

Buy It: You can purchase Zing Anything’s products online from the Zing Anything online store.

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Anita International

One thing I have definitely learned over the span of my last two children is that it is REALLY difficult to find comfortable and flattering lingerie while pregnant and nursing! One thing I was still searching for is a good underwire nursing bra for the days I want a little boost for my "babies". :) I had yet to find one that is comfortable, fits well and works with nursing my daughter.

However, my search ended when I received a great underwire nursing bra from Anita International for review! It not only FITS (which is always a gamble with my ever changing breast size!) but it is really comfortable and works great as a T-shirt bra!

Anita International’s Maternity Collection is a beautiful European line for pregnant moms offering everything from nursing bras to baby sherpas. Anita Maternity is feminine and sexy, yet practical and versatile with options that accommodate up to a I cup. They offer nursing bras with extra-wide openings for convenient breastfeeding and they provide added comfort with foam lining throughout the straps.

I really love their New limited edition designs for 2013 that includes polka dots, florals and stripes in soft and flirty hues!

The bra I received is pictured above! The breathable underwired nursing bra is made of spacer fabric and is suitable as T-shirt bra as nursing pads do not show through. I love that!

The perfectly fitting and particularly flexible underwires are non-restricting and mold to every movement. I really feel comfortable in this bra and I feel a little extra lift that I could definitely use after nursing two children! Plus, it is really easy to nurse in!

I also received two great pairs of their super comfy briefs! I have also had trouble in the past with having underwear be comfortable in that last trimester of pregnancy. These briefs from Anita International solve that problem because the stretch and grow with your growing body! Plus, they give great coverage on the back! :)

So, if you are struggling to stay comfortable in your underwear while you are pregnant or nursing, let Anita International help you find the perfect comfortable bra or underwear to fit your needs! I know they have met mine!

Buy It: You can purchase Anita International’s products at specialty online retail stores as well as retailers in cities nationwide. Anita Maternity retails from $46 - $74. To find a retailer near you and view the entire maternity collection, visit www.anita.com.

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