Frenchie Sparkling Hydration Drink for Dog People

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Sparkling Water for Dog Lovers

Have you noticed that your favorite sparkling water or sports drink has been flying off the shelves? Seems like there’s a shortage on just about everything right now. Since I’m trying to #stayhome and avoid the stores whenever possible, I was super happy to find out about this sparkling hydration drink that’s healthy, reasonably priced, and can be shipped directly to us at home. And it comes in the MOST adorable cans!

It’s Frenchie Sparkling Water Premium Hydration Drink, and it’s in stock for fast shipping right now. We need to keep a supply of water and electrolyte drinks on hand because it’s super hot where we are right now, and Woof Woof Papa is an essential worker who has to be outdoors quite a bit. Hurricane season also starts soon, so now is a good time to stock up on essential supplies.

If you’ve been using your extra free time during the shutdown to up your fitness game, then this is the drink for you. And if you need to watch your calories (because too much quarantine snacking and baking) there’s only 15 calories and 2g of sugar per can so it’s a great alternative to soda pop.

Unlike some sports drinks and popular sparkling beverages, this one is all natural with no preservatives. The formula is based on the current WHO guidelines for an Oral Rehydration Solution. It’s got the right balance of ingredients designed to refuel, rehydrate and allow your body to make the most of the water you consume. And did I mention the can is adorable?!?

Frenchie is a Chicago-based company, and the brand’s name & design are based on the founder’s two beloved pets.

Reading the customer reviews, turns out this also makes a great mixer for cocktails so that is definitely a reason to stock up or have a case shipped to your favorite dog-loving human. Our first case arrived quickly and in perfect condition.

Current price for a 24-pack works out to $1.49/can with FREE 2-Day Shipping for Prime members. Use this link to read reviews and order.

Coffee Break with Gourmesso — Super Affordable Nespresso Compatible Capsules

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coffee break

Are you in need of a coffee break? I sure am! People who know me will tell you that two things I really love, besides Woof Woof Papa & Daisy of course, are: a)finding great deals and b)coffee. Well, I’ve managed to combine the two by discovering Gourmesso, super affordable coffee capsules that are compatible with my Nespresso machine. It’s gourmet coffee without the gourmet price.

If you’ve got a Nespresso machine, or are thinking about getting one, you probably know that the coffee capsules can get a bit pricey. Gourmesso is a company offering quality coffee priced 30% less than Nespresso. With 20 blends, they’ve got a large variety of capsules, many of which are Fair-Trade certified.

gourmesso

My particular favorite right now is the Bolivia Pura Mezzo, which is certified Fairtrade International coffee. That means the beans used in this blend are grown and harvested in accordance with standards designed to increase sustainable development throughout the world. Made from 100% Arabica beans grown at an altitude of 6,000 feet in the Bolivian province of Caranavi, this blend is mildly aromatic, low in acidity and features a subtle note of chocolate.

Gourmesso Promo: Right now when you buy 10 sleeves of capsules you get a sleeve for FREE!


The Gourmesso selection ranges from dark roast espressos, to medium and light roast options, including single-origin blends, and four different 100% Arabica blends. On top of that they also have three lungo espressos, a decaf blend, and six uniquely flavored blends including chocolate, vanilla, almond, and even coconut…can’t wait to try that one! All this info and more can be found in their coffee capsules shop so be sure to stop by and take a coffee break for yourself.

affordable nespresso gourmesso

Holiday Entertaining with NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto

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dolce gusto

Woohoo! I don’t need to remind you all how much I LOVE coffee, do I? If you forgot, you can check my cartoon version of myself & you’ll notice that I’m holding a nice hot cup of Joe. The only thing better than a quiet moment to myself with a mug of coffee, is making fancy coffee drinks for Woof Woof Papa, our friends and family! Well lucky me, I’m participating in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto and received product samples so that I could tell you all about it.

We’ve been having SO much fun testing out the Dolce Gusto Genio from NESCAFÉ, and besides being super easy to use, it’s also super fast and versatile, making it perfect for holiday get-togethers and entertaining. What really sets it apart from other coffee makers is that the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto is the only machine that truly delivers delicious, coffee house quality creations every time with patented smart capsule technology delivering up to 15 bars of professional pressure and espresso technology. You can go from making a Chai Latte to a Caramel Macchiato with no fuss or muss thanks to their uniquely designed capsules.

skinny latte

You just choose the coffee capsule for the type of drink you want to make, and the label shows you how much water you’ll need. Then you just dial it up on the machine and press GO. It makes hot and cold drinks…which we love since we’re in Florida and it sometimes gets too hot to fuss with hot drinks even for a coffee-holic like me!

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Staying On Track with Sugar Free Holiday Cheer from Torani!

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lattes with Torani

Regular readers probably already know that Woof Woof Papa and I have been following the Nutrisystem weight loss plan and are doing really well so far! You can catch up on our weight loss progress here if you’ve fallen behind or don’t know what I’m talking about!

The holiday season is probably the most difficult time of the year to stay on track with dieting, but we’ve been treating ourselves to some low-calorie and diet-friendly drinks, thanks to Torani Sugar Free syrups! They’re available in several yummy holiday flavors so we can indulge in holiday cheer without derailing our diet.

torani cheer

I’ve been enjoying the Pumpkin Torani in my coffee and even in a special cocktail I made for a little holiday splurge.  The hubby had the very clever idea of adding it to the Nutrisystem protein shake mix. The Hazelnut Torani is especially delicious in the coffee shake! We went a little overboard with the whipped cream, but it’s fat free so that’s a plus! The idea is to find small ways to replace full-calorie treats with lower calorie ones, and save them for special occasions…that way you don’t feel totally deprived and can enjoy a little Holiday Cheer with friends and family!

Stop by and snag a $1 OFF Torani Printable Coupon and get started on your own holiday cheer. You can find both regular and sugar free in the coffee aisle! Thanks to Torani and SheSpeaks for arranging for us to receive these products so we could try them and share our honest opinions with our readers.

Cooling Off with Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails! {Product Review}

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Arbor Mist Cocktails

This Labor Day weekend, Daisy’s Papa and I enjoyed kicking back and relaxing with new frozen wine cocktails from Arbor Mist.  A big THANKS to SheSpeaks for sending them for us to try in time for the holiday! I always enjoy  frozen cocktails, but sometimes making them can be a hassle and leave a mess to clean up. I’ve even burned out a blender when a good friend came to visit and we got a bit carried away and wore out the poor machine!

freezer full of arbor mist cocktails

What makes these different is that the Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails require no mixing of ingredients, ice or blenders. You just place the liquid pouch in the freezer for five hours, gently massage, tear open the top, squeeze to pour into a glass and enjoy a smooth frozen wine cocktail! Very refreshing, especially since it’s been really hot down here this weekend, as usual!

cocktail glasses of arbor mist

We received all three flavors to try:  Blackberry MerlotStrawberry White Zinfandel and White Pear Pinot Grigio. My own personal favorite was the white pear, while hubby liked the strawberry best. They are a bit sweet and too high in calories for regular consumption, but they sure were tasty, fun and perfect for the holiday weekend! I think they would also work well for picnics, taking to the beach or for a concert or festival since you can throw the frozen pouches in the cooler and then just enjoy them with a straw when they’ve melted to be a bit more slushy!

arbor mist with straw

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I was provided with samples of Arbor Mist Frozen Cocktails courtesy of  SheSpeaks, so that I could try them and tell you what I think. All opinions are 100% my own! Remember to always drink responsibly and never drink and drive!