Happy Monday!

I wanted to thank my followers by offering a giveaway!  All you have to do is stop by my Facebook page and check out the giveaway tab.  I'm giving away the Framed With Love Paper Pumpkin Kit.  This is a beautiful project you can make for Mother's Day or get creative and use it for another occasion.  As always Paper Pumpkin kits come with instructions to make the kit, ink, stamps and all your supplies (minus scissors and adhesive).  I'll also be including a block so you can gift this or make your project right away!

Don't forget you only have until March 31st to take advantage of the 3 month prepaid subscription discount and earn a free Sale-A-Bration item.  This makes a great gift for holidays, birthdays or just because.  The kits are designed to be easy enough for the beginning crafter and versatile enough for those creative geniuses. You can also case (copy and share everything) the fabulous ideas on my  pinterest Paper Pumpkin board.

Happy Crafting everyone!

Fabulous Kits!

I absolutely love the new kits in the Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog.  Check them out below.  And RSVP to save your spot today!

               Perpetual Birthday Calendar $23

 

  

                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

                  So You Project Kit $34

 

                        Build a Bouquet $34

 

                                    Hello Life $28

 

                      Hooray It’s Your Day $34

 

Pick your kit(s) for a fun filled craft day.  I’ll provide all of the stamps, ink, adhesive, etc to make your project.  Payment is due 7 days before your scheduled class.  Buy 2 or more kits and receive $1 off each kit.

Contact me to RSVP.  Several dates are available.  Must pay to secure your spot.

 

Jade Boger    435-764-2381           jboger05@hotmail.com

ww.jadecrafts.stampinup.net

Like me on FB for giveaways https://www.facebook.com/thismommysadventures

For more great products check out my website Jade Crafts

Happy Crafting!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time to Party!

September is a Party month for our house.  With one birthday at the end of the month and one at the beginning of October we have lots of fun celebrating.  This is the front of the invitation I made for my kids birthday party.  Luckily they are young enough to celebrate together :)

 

And of course having small kids means we need cool Halloween decorations.  I made this with the Stampin' Up! Frightful Wreath kit.

 

 

Want to make your own?  You can order from my site or come to one of my Holiday Your Way classes.

 

 

Can't make a class?  Don't worry I have stamps and will travel.  No time?  Contact me and I'll make it for you.  I can even ship it to you if you live too far from me.

 

 

Want to host your own class?  Before October 31st you can earn this exclusive host stamp set free, in addition to all the other great benefits of being a host.  My favorite is "I love us" this is the perfect set for all those little sayings you need throughout the year.

 

 

Is your wish list too big? Contact me to find out all the benefits of being a demonstrator.  The discount is amazing.  And you can join my team for the discount or to be your own boss.







 



Time Flies

Wow, what a couple of crazy busy weeks it's been.  After convention and the incentive trip reveal (a cruise to Italy, France and Spain!!!) I dove in head first and haven't come up for air yet.  I'm determined to work hard the next year to earn the cruise.  My first step was to register for several booths.  I've already been contacting my friends, family and neighbors to get interest in Stampin' Up!  I feel like I need to broaden my horizons in order to earn the cruise and have a profitable business.

This past week I have participated in 3 booths all in different cities.  I think I may have been a bit over ambitious with that.  However it was also a great learning experience.  It's always a success when you can learn from your experiences and improve on the next opportunities you're given.

 
Stampin' Up! is really stepping it up this month as well with some amazing promotions.  If you sign up for a started kit before August 28th you'll get an extra $25 of free product.  And the best part is that you can pick the product you want.  This also ships without any shipping fees and there's no obligation to sell.  You can sign up for the discount, as a hobby demonstrator, or to build a successful career.  Have questions?  Don't hesitate to ask as this deal expires in a few short days.

We have super exciting news from the home office! The Short & Sweet recruiting promotion is here! It IS short: It only lasts from August 21-28. And it IS sweet: New recruits will receive $150 in their choice of Stampin' Up! products for the $99 starter kit price. Your new recruit won't have to pay for shipping either! It's a great deal, amazing business opportunity, AND it's only available for a short time, so get the word out now! Contact past hosts/hostesses, talk to customers that have been waiting to join, or simply talk to everyone so they don't miss a great deal. There's nothing better for new recruits than getting extra starter kit product for their new business. But act now, because this special only lasts until August 28! Another awesome promotion is the Big Shot promotion.  These are amazing and can cut all kinds of things from fabric to very thin wood and everything in between.  These are very versatile and a must have for any crafter.  Since you can buy as many bundles as your heart desires with this promotion it's a great way to get going on your holiday shopping. If you're anything like us, you absolutely love when BIG opportunities come your way. And because we all know the Big Shot is a big deal, we thought we'd offer you something you couldn't miss; an exclusive Big Shot opportunity that lasts for the entire month of August! We want to help you put a Big Shot into the hands of every customer before the holiday catalog -full of sweet Big Shot accessories-is available to them. That's why with every purchase of a Big Shot in August, the customer will receive one of five free stamp set/framelits bundles below, their choice! Not only that, but if they already own a Big Shot, they can still purchase these designated bundles at an amazing 15% off! This is one deal they won't want to miss-only available from August 1-31-as these bundles are one-time only exclusives. Two Choices: 1) Buy a Big Shot and get a free bundle below.   and/or 2) Buy a discounted bundle below at a 15% discount. Bundle Item Number Stamp Set Framelits Discounted Price Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle WM 138923 Sumthin' Sumthin' Word Bubbles $33.75 Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle CM 138920 Sumthin' Sumthin' Word Bubbles $31.25 Decorative Goodies Bundle WM 138924 Oh My Goodies Deco Labels Collection $42.25 Decorative Goodies Bundle CM 138921 Oh My Goodies Deco Labels Collection $35.95 Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle WM 138925 Day of Celebration Chalk Talk $43.25 Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle CM 138922 Day of Celebration Chalk Talk $37.25 Flowery Daydream Bundle WM 138911 Daydream Medallions Floral Collection $54.25 Flowery Daydream Bundle CM 138910 Daydream Medallions Floral Collection $45.75 Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle WM 138644 Bright & Beautiful Star $50.75 Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle CM 138200 Bright & Beautiful     Star $43.95

Happy Friday!

It's early and it's already turning out to be an amazing Friday!  I went to pre-order my Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog items....and my $100 Stampin' Up! Shopping Spree was there!  Thank you so much to everyone who helped me earn that during the Paper Pumpkin 6 Week Boot Camp Program! 

Stampin' Up! Always seems to have at least one awesome promotion.  I've previously blogged about the Paper Pumpkin 1/2 Promotion.  Which is amazing!  $10 including shipping for a complete (minus scissors and adhesive) 30 minute crafting escape.  What could possibly make it better?  Well if you're thinking maybe you'd like to cut or emboss some items of your own check out this deal.  You can get you're very own Big Shot with a FREE stamp set bundle of your choice.  Can't pick just one?  You can pick another set for 15% off as well.  Already have a Big Shot or another cutting machine?  You can still take advantage of these bundles available only this month.

Not something you're interested in?  The holidays are fast approaching yet again.  You can take advantage of this amazing offer and mark off some of your holiday shopping.  Here's how it works.  Super awesome!

Happy Friday Everyone!  Don't forget to take advantage of this deal.  It'll be gone before you know it!

Are you in need of an escape?

Have you checked out Paper Pumpkin yet?  It's the perfect escape for everyone!  With exclusive stamp sets and ink spots that don't repeat colors in a 12 month period and instructions and supplies for pinable projects.  It's a 30 minute escape from the everyday doldrums. 

Paper Pumpkin is simple enough for beginning crafters.  With tons of potential to step up the projects, or create completely different items with your exclusive stamps and ink spots.  There's even a page on Pinterest dedicated just to Paper Pumpkin.

This is the video for July's kit.  It's amazing!  If you missed out you can subscribe now and order July's kit while supplies last.  You can also order the other kits that are still available.  This is an exclusive perk for Paper Pumpkin subscribers.  Enter HALFOFF2 to get your first 2 months for half off the regular price of $19.95 US/ $24.95 Canada + tax (which includes shipping)

Still having reservations?  My fellow demonstrator Heather Stevens has the reason Paper Pumpkin is perfect for you.

Thinking you're not crafty enough?  Paper Pumpkin is perfect for you because the projects are already designed.  All you have to do is assemble and you'll have a project anyone would love to pin.

Thinking you don't have time?  Now that I can understand as a busy mom.  However we still need time for ourselves.  That's the reason this product is called Paper Pumpkin.  Just like in the fairy tales, Paper Pumpkin comes to our door each month ready to whisk us away from our everyday cares.  With projects designed for me and everything precut and prescored, it really does make the perfect escape.

Thinking it's too messy?  There's no need to pull out every craft supply you own to create the project that comes with Paper Pumpkin.  Everything you need to make the project - minus scissors and adhesive - comes in the box, making the mess minimal and easy to clean up.

No idea of where to start?  Paper Pumpkin is ideal for the want-to-be-crafter who want to get into the world of crafting but feel overwhelmed.  With Paper Pumpkin you slowly build up stamps, ink and great ideas as you continue to subscribe.

At just $19.95 US /$24.95 Canada + tax a month these kits are perfect and affordable.  They also make amazing gifts.  They are delivered right to your door, and you can cancel or hold your subscription at anytime.  If you're ready for a bigger commitment you can save money by purchasing a 12 or 6 month prepaid subscription.  The 12 month subscription qualifies you for free hostess dollars that you could use to purchase adhesive and scissors, or some fun embellishments. 

I've been subscribing for just over a year now.  I love my kits so much that I get one for myself and one for my 3 year old daughter.  She gets as excited as I do when our little red boxes show up in the mail to whisk us away for a 30 minute escape!  For those of you who live too far away to come to my events this is like me coming to your house for your own private crafting session.  Don't miss out on another fabulous kit, sign up today with code HALFOFF2.

 I love opening the box to see what's inside.  It's like a holiday surprise!



These are going to come in handy!  Words like
Happy, Thanks, Wish can be used
for lots of occasions

Starting with the card

A case for the stamps you'll be getting

  

Sign up and I'll give you a case for your collection as
a Thank You from me

 
 

Such a cute and easy little box.  Great for small gifts!

 

Completed project.  This is one of my favorite

Kit's so far.  It's enough for 6 boxes with tags

and 6 envelopes with cards!

What an amazing value!

My Getaway

I just got home from my first Stampin Up convention. It was intense! There were about 4,000 of us from the US and Canada. I feel inspired, excited and a bit overwhelmed.

Jade's Stampin Up site

We were able to get a sneak peak of the holiday catalog. You are not going to want to miss this! It goes live August 28th. There are amazing stamp sets, holiday paper, a box punch board, wrapping paper and tons of other great items.   I will be having a holiday open house in August. If you're unable to attend you can check out the items on my website Jade's Stampin Up 

I also have a couple open dates if you'd like to host your own party and get free and discounted items.

My goal this year is to have $18,000 in personal sales along with 3 recruits so I can earn the Rising Star trip along with a cash bonus and several product incentives. I'd love to show you what Stampin Up is all about. Please let me know when you'd like to have a get together or if you'd like to save on your wish list by becoming a demonstrator.

Don't miss out on half off Paper Pumpkin that makes it $10 a month and INCLUDES shipping. It's a 30 minute escape delivered right to your door! 

Our convention survival kit from our amazing upline

One of my scrap page swaps with matching card

Another of my scrap swaps

Mahogany Pork Roast Review and Recipe

Wahoo!  I got another great sample opportunity from Bzz Agent.  I got an entire meal to cook for my family completely free.

 

 

All I had to do was go to the store with my free coupons and pick up the food.  It was a super easy meal and my family cleaned up after. 

 

I have always been intimidated by cooking pork.  I chose the Mahogany Pork Roast recipe.  I had all the ingredients already and my pork tenderloins turned out very moist and juicy.  I got free ready made mashed potatoes and crescent rolls as well.  I didn't love the mashed potatoes.  I prefer my homemade ones, but they weren't bad for pre-made.  We also got a free cake mix and frosting.  I was really happy with how the cake turned out. I always buy name brand cake mixes, but the Kroger one was just as good and a lot less expensive.

 

Kroger Mahogany Pork Roast

Ingredients

Non-stick cooking spray

2 Moist & Tender pork tenderloins (about 1 lb each)

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 large clove garlic, minced

 

Directions

1. Combine honey, soy sauce, and garlic in large resealable plastic food storage bag.  Reserve 1/4 cup marinade and store in the refrigerator.

2. Place pork tenderloins in bag with marinade mixture.  Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight to marinate.

3. Preheat over to 400F. Lightly spray a 9x13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

4. Place the tenderloins in the prepared pan side by side and discard the used marinade.  Roast 30 minutes.

5. Brush reserved marinade over the pork.  Continue to roast the pork until thermometer registers 155F.  Transfer to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes with a foil tent.

6. Thinly slice pork and serve.

 

 

Don't forget to check out Bzz Agent to sign up for your own free and discounted samples.



Neutrogena Cosmetics

Wahoo I got to try some more great products from Bzz Agent for free.  I was able to try the Sweet Watermelon Moisture Smooth color stick, Lasting Taupe and Constant Copper crease proof shadow and the healthy lengths mascara.

I have to say I'm really impressed with these products.  I never buy cosmetics at the grocery store where these are available.  However I would definitely buy them after being able to try them.  I love how easy these are to use.  With a 2 year old who wants to do everything I do, including wearing makeup, it's tricky to get dressed.  The eyeshadow sticks have a primer in them so it's just one easy step to have crease proof eyeshadow.  Plus the shades of the eye shadow and lip stick are really nice.  My daughter wants to wear makeup when I put it on and the lip color is a light pink so I figure it's not too big of a deal for her to wear that one.

 

Plus all of these great products moisturize while you wear them.  And the colors are nice and natural looking so they are great for everyday.  Unfortunately my bzz kit was missing the coupons so I don't have any to share.  However I would highly recommend giving these great products a try.  Especially since you don't have to make a special trip to a specialty store to buy them.  And they are a great price ranging from $7.99 to $8.99 and you don't need a sharpener for the eye shadow and lip stick since they just twist up.

Don't forget to check out Bzz Agent to be able to try out products for free or a discount just for reviewing them.

Garnier Skin Renew Dark Spot Peel

This is another great product I got to try for free from Bzz Agent.  I was skeptical at first.  I was cursed with adult acne, and with wanting to have kids I didn't want to do anything too extreme like acutane.  However I was lucky enough to get some peels at the dermatologist last year.  I had met my out of pocket max so I didn't have to pay anymore.  This year I don't want to pay $50 a pop to have that done, even though it was helping my skin. 

I was pretty sure there was no way an at home peel could do any good.  However I have been proved wrong.  My skin felt smoother when I put on my makeup after just one use.  And it was nice that my skin wasn't peeling off all over the place so I could go out and about anytime that week.  At about $17 this is a much more affordable option.  And a little goes a long ways.  You need less than 1 pump worth to cover your face and neck.  Plus it smells great and is easy to use.  You just wash your face before bed, apply the peel and moisturize.  Then you're good to go.  You don't even have to do anything special the next morning.  I don't have a ton of dark marks on my face, but the acne marks are extremely embarrassing.  So I'm really excited to keep using this so I can watch them disappear.

For more information be sure to check out Garnier Dark Spot Peel.  And if you want to be able to try great products like these check out Bzz Agent

The Simple Truth

I got picked to try the new line of Simple Truth organic products by Bzz Agent.  I had never tried anything like the Blackberry Pomegranate soda.  It actually has juice in it.  And it tastes great.  My husband kept drinking mine, and I didn't really want to share.  I'm also not big on things like protein or health bars.  I don't usually care for the taste of them.  However the Fudge Graham Nutrition Bar was extremely good.  I was sad to share that one too.  I also got to try the Natural Sweet Potato Chips.  They surprised me as well.  They weren't nearly as salty as other chips, and they were made from actual sweet potatoes.  The Vanilla Almond Milk is really good in smoothies.  (I made a kale smoothie with about a cup of the Almond Milk, 1 or 2 fuji apples, a banana, about a cup of chopped kale and about a cup of ice.  It tastes great and is really good for you)  And the Berry Medley was delicious in fruit parfaits.  These are really great products made for Kroger and found at your local Smith's.  You can check out all the great products and information about Simple Truth here.

These products are organic so they are free from pesticides and are grown more naturally.  Obviously this is a healthier way to eat, but can be really expensive.  Now that Kroger has it's own line it's a whole lot more affordable.  Plus if you have a Smith's savings card you can often find coupons on their website for products like these.  You just load it to your card and the savings come off at the register.

Don't forget to check out Bzz Agent if you'd like to be able to try products like these for free like I was able to.

A Great Way to Escape!

Wow, I got a great sampling opportunity from Bzz Agent.  I got to try 6 flavors of Cafe Escapes for free.  These are for your Keurig.  You can get a ton of varieties.  There is something for everyone. And I still have a few high value coupons if you'd like one.  They expire at the end of the month.

My sampling pack included Milk and Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoas, Cafe Caramel, Cafe Vanilla, Chai Latte and Cafe Mocha.  These are great they are in little pods that you pop into your Keurig brewer and you've got a great hot beverage ready to enjoy.  These are all nice and sweet so you don't even need to add syrups, sweeteners or creamers.  I'm a huge sweet fan and these aren't overly sweet which is great since I'm trying to cut back on my sugar intake.  I really like how easy these are to make.  It sure makes it easy to have an escape any time you're in the mood. 

These are made by Green Mountain Coffee which is a great company that I have blogged about in the past.  For more information check out Cafe Escapes.  Also if you'd like to sample great products check out Bzz Agent.

Delicious Veggie Burgers

These spicy black bean burgers are delicious!  I know you're thinking how can a veggie burger be good.  But these take the cake.  Even my 2 year old loves them.  I love the taste and how fast and easy they are to make.  You can grill them, cook them on the stove or in the microwave.  I didn't care for them cooked in the microwave as much, they got a bit chewy.  But if that's all you have it would work. 

It's really great that you can get in a bunch of veggies at lunch and have something that's easy and tastes great.  My personal favorite is the spicy black bean burgers.  They have more flavor that the original burgers.  I like to add a little bit of Worcestershire sauce when I cook them, and some bbq sauce when they are cooked.  Plus they are nice and filling.  I still have 1 coupon left if you'd like to give them a try.  They come in boxes of 4 or 8 at the grocery store, or you can buy them in larger boxes at places like Costco.  I like the smaller boxes because they are packaged 2 per bag.  Then I can keep the other ones fresh easier.

I got to try these free because I'm a Bzz Agent. You should check them out if you'd like to read more about this Bzz Campaign, or if you'd like to become a Bzz Agent like me.

Sweet Winter Relief

I got picked to try out Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream by Bzz Agent.  I have to say I love this hand cream!  For those of you who know me, you know that my hands crack and bleed in the winter.  Especially when we have extra cold winters like this year.  I love that I can use a very small amount to provide protection for my hands and nails.  I got a 2 oz size and several trial sizes free in my Bzz Kit.  I was skeptical at first because the 2 oz size is supposed to be good for a couple hundred uses.  In the past I've always used large amounts because my skin is so dry and I needed relief.  However I've found that I really do only need a very small amount to help my hands feel better.

I also really like that I can put it on my cracked, irritated skin and id doesn't sting my hands like other lotions I've tried.  My 2 year old also has really dry skin.  I've been putting this on her face, hands and body to help her as well.  I've also tried it as a lip balm and it works extremely well.  I highly recommend giving Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream a try.  I'll definitely continue using this.

This is my before picture.  You can see that my skin is really dry and peeling.

This is after using the hand cream for a few weeks.  I have been keeping one in my purse and one on my bedside table.  I wash my hands a ton so I feel like I need to apply it a few times a day.

 

Don't forget to check out Bzz Agent if you'd like to be able to try and review products like these too.

Lean Cuisine Salad Additions

I was able to try the new Lean Cuisine Salad Additions free through Bzz Agent.  I tried 2 of the 4 varieties.  I tried the Southwest Style Chicken and the Cranberry Chicken varieties.  I liked the Cranberry Chicken one better, mainly because of the dressing.  I didn't love either of them.  This past month I've been focusing on eating healthier.  I have been making salads at home with lots of fresh veggies and fruits and homemade dressing.  I'm not a huge fan of hot meats and veggies on my salad so this wasn't the best fit for me.  If I was short on time and working away from home I might consider these.  However for now I'd rather make my own salad, or buy a salad kit in the produce section.

Stella Artois

I got an awesome Chalice from Bzz Agent. It was for the Stella Artois Bzz Campaign.  Obviously it is illegal to get free beer in Utah as they have some very strict drinking laws.  It was also a little difficult to come by this beer as you can only purchase it at a state owned liquor store.  That's because it's considered a high point beer. This also means you can't get it on tap here.

So I found it in a liquor store here so we could give it a try. I'm not a huge beer drinker, however my husband is.  So I thought he would be the perfect one to test it out.  We followed the 9 step pouring ritual (our beer had too much head so we need a little more practice).  You can check out the 9 step pouring ritual here.  My husband thought it was an ok beer overall.  It's just not what he normally prefers.  However next time we are out of state I'll make sure to pack the chalice so he can try it out on tap (that could make a huge difference).

For some reason I can't get a picture to load on here today.  I'll try later, or you can check the pictures out on my facebook or twitter accounts.

Don't forget to check out Bzz Agent if you'd like to try free products just for reviewing them.

Private Selections

Over the holidays my family and I were able to try Private Selections.  You can buy it at your local Smith's or Kroger store.  As with most other people I thought this was just another generic product.  However after trying it I'm hooked.  This is way better quality than you would get from a generic labeled product.  It's gourmet food without the expensive price tag.  Check out what all I got in my Bzz Kit from Bzz Agent in the picture below.

I also got several coupons to try some other foods for free and some discount coupons.  I still have a couple discount coupons left, they expire in just over a week so let me know if you'd like one too.

With my free products I got some marinara sauce and made some delicious squash ravioli.  I was really impressed with how good this bottled sauce tasted.  I usually doctor up my sauces if I get them out of a bottle or can.  This however was seasoned to perfection and I didn't have to do anything but warm it up.  We also were able to get some free garlic stuffed olives which are to die for.  The cheese we tried out for free also was amazing too.  In fact the cheese is over in the deli with all the other high quality cheeses.  My family and I all loved each of the products we've tried so far.  I highly recommend heading to your nearest Smith's or Kroger to try them out for yourselves.  You won't be disappointed. 

 

 

 

Also before you head to Smith's make sure you look on their website.  You can add coupons to your shoppers card.  It's great because you don't have to clip the coupons.  You can also go to Saving Star and register your savings card.  Then you can load these coupons to your card.  This is an added way to save.  When you purchase the item it will add the amount of the coupon to your "bank".  Then you can cash them out when you get up to $5.00 or more.  I've cashed in over $15 with Amazon gift cards.  Happy shopping, let me know what you think and what recipes you try out!

Yummy Coffee With Extra Benefits

If you haven't heard of Green Mountain Coffee you should check them out.  You can get more information about them on Bzz Agent.  I was selected by Bzz Agent to give the new wellness blends a try.  We don't have a K cup machine at home, so I sent them to work with my husband.  If you know my husband you know he is a coffee snob.  He likes good coffee and will always pay extra for it.  So he was the perfect tester for these brews.

My husband drank the coffee super fast.  He really liked it, especially the Focus Blend.  It helped him to concentrate better at work.  The Antioxidant blend is also great for this time of year.  Everyone can use some extra vitamins C & E, especially during cold and flu season.

The other great thing about these particular blends is that they are Fair Trade Certified.  If you're not sure what this means you can read more about it at Green Mountain Coffee  Basically they are making sure that farmers are being paid a fair wage.  Green Mountain Coffee also supports sustainable forestry and small farmers.  It's a win win.  You get amazing coffee at a reasonable price all while doing your part to help others.  If you're a little strapped for cash you can order online at Keurig or Green Mountain Coffee both have great loyalty programs to help you save on your coffee.

My husband liked this brew so much we decided to try a few other brews from Green Mountain Coffee.  They have all been really great.  We will continue to use them in the future.

If you haven't already, don't forget to check out Bzz Agent they always have amazing sampling opportunities like this one.  We received free coffee samples and amazing coupons that we were able to share with our friends and family so they could try it too.

Eukanuba

I was picked by Bzz Agent to try out Eukanuba for free in exchange for my opinion.  We actually have been buying Eukanuba for our dogs for the past few years.  We decided to look for a new dog food when our oldest dog started having some health problems and gaining too much weight.  We found that Eukanuba was made with all natural ingredients.  Since switching our dogs they are a lot shinier and have healthier teeth and gums.  From the research I did I found that finding a dog food that started out with a meat ingredient, and real ingredients is much better for your dogs.  Having a healthy diet will help your dogs stay healthy and live longer lives.

Eukanuba is definitely a premium dog food and costs more than other dog foods.  If you can afford to switch your dogs it's definitely worth it.  It has the potential to cut down on vet bills since your dogs will be healthier.  Unfortunately there aren't coupons available very often. 

I received a fun little black light from Bzz Agent.  If you want to check out your dogs current gum situation let me know.  Then if you decide to switch to Eukanuba for a trial run you can check their gums after a few weeks.  You will definitely see a difference, and who doesn't appreciate dogs that have less smelly dog breath?

Don't forget to check out Bzz Agent to see what campaigns you qualify for! And check out the campaign page for Eukanuba.

Delicious Pork Chops

I love Bzz Agent! I was selected for the Pork be Inspired campaign.  I have had difficulty cooking pork in the past and was very excited to work on my skills.  Bzz Agents sent me some great coupons, a meat thermometer, baster and some delicious recipe ideas and tips.  This is the Hawaiian Marinade recipe.  These were by far the best and juiciest pork chops I've ever made.  I was really sad when my husband took the leftovers to work.

Grilled Bone-in Pork Chops with Hawaiian Marinade Recipe
- 4 bone-in pork loin chops, cut 3/4" thick
- 2 cans (6oz each) unsweetened pineapple juice
- 3 scallions, white parts sliced into thin rounds
- 3 tbsp. peeled and minced ginger
- 3 tbsp. reduced -sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. Asian dark sesame oil
- 2 tbsp. light brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. coarse salt

Directions
Mix pineapple juice, white parts of scallions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, pepper and salt in large, resealable bag.  Add chops, seal bag and refrigerate for 2 to 10 hours.  Remove chops from marinade and pat off excess marinade with paper towels.  Discard remaining marinade.

Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill.  Brush grill grate clean and lightly oil grate.  Grill chops directly over heat, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145F, followed by a 3 minute rest.

I put ours in the oven since it was cold out.  I was really excited to try out the meat thermometer.  I'm always nervous when I cook meat, so it usually ends up over done and dried out.  However checking the temperature helped me get them just right.  I also didn't pat them dry since I was cooking them on a baking sheet with sides.  I was short on time so mine only marinated for 2 hours.  I still can't believe how great they turned out!  I have a couple of coupons left, so let me know if you'd like one.

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