Product Reviews

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With so many kitchen apps and recipes online it makes perfect sense to use my new Intel Tablet for planning meals, organizing grocery lists, reading recipes and more. I now take advantage of the great features of this tablet everyday and can’t believe I ever went without using a tablet in the kitchen!   

Why I love My Intel Tablet In the Kitchen:

The Intel Tablet I received is the Toshiba Encore™ 2. The slim and lightweight design makes it perfect to use on my kitchen counter.  I find my laptop too large to fit on the counter and my phone screen too small to read recipes or watch videos; I definitely prefer using my tablet.  With it’s brilliant 10.1-inch display and ultrafast Wi-Fi®, thanks to the Intel® Atom™ processor, it is the ideal tool to use in the kitchen.  

I can clearly see my recipes and videos on the large and clear screen.  Loading videos and streaming them on this tablet is awesome and no wires needed with it’s Ultrafast Wi-Fi!  Also, the sound is brilliant with the onboard stereo speakers and Dolby® Digital Plus audio.  

The stereo speakers are also great for listening to music while I cook and clean.  I don’t know about you but I have to have my music on while I work.  Actually, the Toshiba Encore™ 2  came preloaded with Xbox® Music & Video so my music was ready to go right out of the box!  Other preloaded apps are Kindle® Reader (for cook books) and Skype™.  You can discover a variety of great apps for your tablet in the Windows Store.  Check out some of my favorite kitchen apps in the this picture below. 

The built-in 1.2MP fixed-focus front webcam and 5MP auto-focus rear camera take amazing photos and video; whether I am making a video or taking photos of my yummy creations or my cute little kitchen helpers.  I can even share videos and photos to social media straight from my Toshiba Encore™ 2 tablet!

Other Great Features:

• New Windows®, , easily synchronize and share content across your other Windows® devices.
• One-year subscription to Office 365™ Personal.
• Fast startup and extend battery life rating of up to 11 hours.
• Built-in Micro USB 2.0 and a Micro HDMI® port 
• Webcam Plus Camera.
• Built-in storage plus a microSD™ card slot.

With so many great features I keep finding new ways to use my tablet in the kitchen!  If you are not utilizing your tablet in the kitchen I strongly encourage you to give it try.  If you do not own a tablet or need a new one, then I highly recommend checking out Intel Tablets.  They provide performance, security, and battery life in mobile, flexible, and reliable computing solutions for home life, education, healthcare, and business.

I would love to hear how you are using your tablet in the kitchen! Leave a comment below!

This #AvengersUnite shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  

To say my family is excited about the MARVEL’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron movie is really an understatement; we are a die-hard Marvel loving family, so yeah, we are more than ready!  No doubt we are gearing up for the new  MARVEL’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron movie, coming out on May 1st, and have this week filled with fun activities to prepare ourselves for this awesome movie!  We are talking about movie marathons, Marvel themed snacks, arts, crafts and of course dressing up! 

I headed to our local Walmart to get ready for our MARVEL’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron week!  Walmart carries a great assortment of Marvel themed products all over their stores; snacks, toys, clothes and party supplies!  It made shopping for our fun week really easy and the prices are always great at Walmart!  To add to the fun of shopping for all our goodies we also got to search for MARVEL’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron banners all over the store to unlock epic content for the MARVEL’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron app,  Super Heroes Assemble. Super Heros Assemble is available for iTunes and Google Play!  

With Super Heroes Assemble you turn your phone into a portal to exclusive MARVEL’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron content. This app gives you access to the latest movie and behind-the-scenes action.

Plus, you can scan Avengers displays at Walmart and Walmart.com to become your favorite Avenger, explore a Hulkbuster training facility in a cool 360 degree interactive space and to bring MARVEL’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron characters to life with augmented reality. My boys are loving the Super Heros Assemble app, especially the Suit Up and the photo opp feature!

You can also look for and scan the specially marked Avengers packaging of certain Kellogg’s, Hasboro, Dr. Pepper or Marvel products to unlock even more secret content!  BONUS starting on 4/30: Scan any 12 packs of Dr. Peppers Avengers or scan the in-store signage to unlock a digital comic book.

It was a lot of fun shopping for all our Marvel gear and looking for these signs and specially marked products to unlock content .  My boys were much better at spotting the banners than me!  We found 2 signs in the toy section, near the Marvel toys, 2 signs in the electronics/DVD section and 1 banner in the grocery section near a Dr. Pepper display.  There were a few banners and products we couldn’t find so we went to Walmart.com when we got home and unlocked the rest of the secret content. 

Next time you head to Walmart I highly recommend downloading the Super Heros Assemble app first, even if you are not gearing up for MARVEL’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron (but you totally should be!).  You and/or your kids will have so much fun unlocking all the secret content!

Now you know how my family is preparing for the release of MARVEL’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron! What are you and your family doing?

 Disclosure: I received compensation for this post. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. rays of bliss is not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.

I was sent an Ecocentric Mom & Baby Subscription Box for free in exchange for my honest opinion.

Looking for an easy way to find new natural and organic products for mom and baby?  Check out Ecocentric Mom Box, a monthly subscription box service, and you will be discovering new natural, sustainable, organic, and ethical products with every box!  Ecocentric Mom’s goal to make lives easier for moms by educating them about toxins in products and introducing them to safe, natural and eco-friendly brands.  With each subscription box they also include tips and information on fitness, green living and healthy food choices.  

What’s in the Box:

Each box will contain 5-9 hand selected products that will be gentle on your body and the earth, as well as green and healthy living tips.  There will be a mix of large sample sizes and full sizes with a retail value of $24-$50+ per box.

The box was filled with 11 products for baby and me.  I had heard of several of the brands before but had not tried any of the products that came in this months box!  Several of the products were great additions to my little ones Easter basket and other products are perfect for me to pack for our vacation to Hawaii soon!

The Nourish Pouch –  food pouch for all walks or crawls of life. The Nourish Pouch is Reusable & features a Resealable bottom closure making Refilling (5 oz.) and cleaning a breeze. Designed for babies & toddlers
Product Pricing: Regular package of 5 pouches retails for $9.95

Country Choice Organic Oatmeal – Country Choice Organic is a producer of USDA certified organic oatmeal. These single serve oatmeal packets include a multigrain blend of oats, rye, barley and wheat. At only 160-170 calories, each serving is a powerful source of fiber and protein.  Maple Spice with Raisin and Cranberry Apple. 
Product Pricing: SRP Cranberry Apple: $4.29 for 8 ct box

Goddess Garden – We created Goddess Garden because our family loves the great outdoors. Unlike traditional chemical sunscreens, Goddess Garden is safe, effective, biodegradable, and free from harmful chemicals. 
Product Pricing: $14.99-$17.99 for 3.4 oz bottle 

Camilia – Camilia is a natural solution for painful gums and irritability caused by teething. The sterile single-use liquid doses do not contain benzocaine, preservatives or flavors, and are free of dyes, sugar and artificial sweeteners. 
Product Pricing: 30 Dose Box – Average Retail Price: $8.99-12.99

Eco Eggs – eco eggs are made in the USA from plants, 100% renewable content, and are fully compostable after use. They are made from non-toxic, durable, plant-based plastic and have a secure closure. eco eggs can be stored and reused for many Easters. After use, dispose of eggs in industrial compost.
Product Pricing: $5 per 12ct box

Equal Exchange – Equal Exchange minis are made with cacao (cocoa beans) from farmer co-operatives in the Dominican Republic and Peru. The sugar and vanilla are also fairly traded and organic. The sugar comes from co-operatives in Paraguay and the vanilla from a co-operative in Madagascar. 
Product Pricing: 20ct 4.5-g minis per 3.2oz box. for $6.99

Pure by She She – Proudly creating products free of chemicals and toxins is our Passion!  Our ingredients are 100% Natural & Organic.  We are cruelty free, earth friendly, plant based and socially responsible. Baby Wash & Shampoo (Sweet Orange) – Ultra gentle baby wash made with 100% natural & organic ingredients.  Safe for use on the hair, face and body.
Sample Info: 2 oz Bottle is $3
Product Pricing: 8 oz Bottle is $11.95+

Baby Bits – Dispose of disposables and use Baby Bits to make a natural solution to clean the most delicate skin. Use with a clean, dry cloth at each diaper change to wipe away all baby messes. Great for hands and face, too. Handmade in USA with 100% vegetarian ingredients.
Product Pricing: Baby Bits box, $11 — makes 40 cups of wipes solution. 

Bears’s Beauty – 100% Natural Hand-Made Small Batch Vegan Skin Care or the whole family! Essential Oils & Clays are suspended in a base of Shea Butter and Coconut Oil to give you a naturally fresh experience without chemicals! 
Product Pricing: $6 for 0.75 oz tube  (included)
Coupon Code: ECOMOM2015 for 15% off 1st order over $25 

Eco Trek Whole Foods Bars – The Whole Food Bars are created from nutrient-dense ingredients, avoiding refined sugars and artificial sweeteners. They contain a wide variety of green foods, and happen to be vegan & dairy-free too!  
Product Pricing: $14 for box of 6 bars

Brigit True Organics – Brigit True Organics is a woman-owned, organic skin care company that offers hypoallergenic body care for super-sensitive skin. Their whole line is gluten-free, soy-free and doesn’t contain any nut oils.Their Peppermint Lip Balm is crafted with soothing healing herbs to bring immediate comfort and long-lasting protection to sensitive, dry, or chapped lips.

Product Pricing: 0.15 oz (included) retail value $5

Bright Baby Touch and Feel Easter Book – Share with your baby or toddler as a first step to discovering Easter traditions. the pages feature bright pictures with different touch-and-feel textures which little fingers will just love to explore. 

Product Pricing: $4.95 Board Book 

Fashionable, sustainable and functional are 3 words to describe my new wood watch from JORD!  I have never been much of a watch wearer but since receiving the ELY in black I have worn it everyday and it goes with everything this green mama wears!  I love how unique this watch is and I feel it makes a statement about my green lifestyle.  With JORD Wood Watches you can show off how eco-friendly you are or let your uniqueness shine.  You can make your own statement with a  beautiful watch made from 100% all natural wood from JORD Wood Watches.  

JORD has a design to match your distinctive style and offers many fashionable wood watches for men and women.   They use a variety of natural and sustainably sourced wood from across the globe. Their collections of watches feature bamboo, maple, sandalwood, blackwood, cherry, zebrawood, and koa.   The watch I received, ELY Series in black, can be worn by anyone and is a medium sized watch.   I love the design of this watch and how the wood grain can be seen beutifully!  The Ely is understated and effortless.  You have 4 options of wood for the ELY Series: Cherry, Black, Natural and Natural Green & Maple.

I was concerned the wood watch would be heavy to wear but it is so lightweight .  Actually, I could not believe how light and comfortable it is to wear.  The stainless steel clasp is high quality and easy to use.

I have worn it with casual outfits when I play outdoors with my boys. It also looked great when worn with a dressier outfit.  I think JORD wood watches are a great accessory for anyone wanting to wear something unique.

I was highly impressed by the quality and craftsmanship of my JORD wood watch.  My JORD watch is a watch that gets noticed, a conversation starter, a statement piece!

Sustainable, efficient, simple, and influenced by experiential living.

Check out the superb craftsmanship & premium wood watches from JORD HERE.

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Disclosure: I received the products mentioned above for free. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.