Truvia pure sweetness you can bake with

Thanks to MomsMeet and Truvia I was able to try out Truvia with some friends and family. As parents we are always trying to give healthier foods to our families which isn't all that easy.

We want food that is healthy, tastes good and that our families will eat, not food that is healthy that our families won't eat.

In steps Truvia with great products that don't have an aftertaste, won't mess with your diabetes, and is better for you then most products out there.

Made from the stevia plant this is a nice healthy way to go. My husband mainly uses the truvia packages for his coffee, but the baking blend and brown sugar blends are used by myself to make great tasting baked goods for my family.

I was given several free coupons to purchase products for my family and friends to try out as well as being given samples of the sugar packets to give away. I was also given an extra coupon for one of our guests to take home so they could try a full size of truvia in their home for free. 

I have enjoyed using Truvia while telling my friends and family all about their products. My all time favorite of course is the baking blend with the brown sugar being my new favorite. Wonder if they can come up with a powdered sugar next? Time will tell until then our family will be baking and enjoying lower calorie sweets with Truvia.

What Truvia has to say about their product.

The best sweetness comes from nature. Truvía® sweetener is natural, zero or reduced calorie sweetness born from the leaves of the stevia plant. Try Truvía® Natural Sweetener to add the perfect zero-calorie sweetness to all of your favorites, from that morning cup of coffee or tea, to yogurt, salad dressings and cocktails. For your family-famous baked treats, try Truvía® Baking Blend and Truvía® Brown Sugar Blend to get the same sweetness, browning and texture you love about sugar and brown sugar, but with 75% fewer calories from sugar. All while keeping the tastiness of your recipes that stands the test of time.

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#BehindTheBlogger The Things I Should Have Said

My Mom, Dad, and Me

When faced with a terminally ill parent, family member, or friend there are always thoughts about what you should have said before they passed, or even asked.

For my it happens that my mother Frieda Graham died on this exact day in 2004. We all knew it was coming. When my father died she was diagnosed with cancer shortly after. She had it for a while but just didn't voice it to anyone that she was having problems.

She decided against treatment she wanted to be with my father. Her decision was made, there was nothing we could say to change her mind. At first I thought everything was on my shoulders. Taking her to appointments, getting her medicine, taking care of my children, husband, home, while working. It all took a tole on me. That is until I was facing being ill once again myself.

The Dr.'s thought I had Cancer but after all of the tests were done they came up with I was taking on too much, the stress was literally killing me, so I was instructed to slow down while getting Hospice involved. Finally my brothers stepped into help out with her care which helped me out greatly, just in time for me to find out I was pregnant.

This gave my mother new life, she wanted to live and swore she was going to see that baby be born. The Dr. was thinking otherwise but her thinking was she was going to see it happen. Sometime during my pregnancy soon after a routine visit I stopped feeling the baby move, after a visit to the hospital we found that the baby had no heartbeat and had just stopped everything. This was February 9th, 2004.

From the day I lost the baby I didn't stop bleeding I was getting more sick by the day while keeping the news of the baby's death to myself and hearing my mother talk about the baby all of the time. I finally broke down and spoke to the Dr. and to Hospice they told me I had to tell her no matter how painful it was because they both knew she was only holding on so she could see that baby and it was unfair for me to lead her on with a birth that was not going to happen. 

So I told her. She cried, I cried, and we held each other. A month to the day on March 9th, 2004. My mother passed. Right in between my Father's Birthday March 5th, 1943, and their Anniversary March 15, 1969. March is a very hard month for me to say the least. 

Soon after I told her she ended up in the hospital and never came out. It was hard seeing her deteriorate so quickly. Three days before she died she heard a baby crying and she was telling my brother Timmy who wasn't even there to go and get Pam she fell and got hurt. She was apparently reliving her life at the time. When she was coherent. She had remembered my husband and myself being together and having our son but she didn't remember the girls so I kept showing her pictures of her grand children. It was hard.

The day before she died they called in everyone to come and see her. Kind of like her last respects I suppose. The worst part of it was telling her she could leave. Daddy was waiting for her. That I would be OK. 

What I would have said thinking back at it would be don't go, I need you, I am not OK without you. 

That  night before she died I went to give her a hug and leave and she wouldn't let me go so I ended up kneeling on a chair and slept with her all night. In the morning I told her I was going to go home take a shower, check on the kids, and I would be right back. 

While I was gone we got the call that she had passed. They told me she was holding on to life, ME, and she couldn't or wouldn't leave until I had left. I felt like I had let her down. I would have held on to her forever if I knew it would have kept her here longer. 

Today 12 years later I still have questions I want answered. There are things I want to say. There are things I would have done differently. No matter how sick I was I should have been with her every day. There is never enough time to spend with those you love. Time slips away to quickly leaving you with The Things You Should Have Said.

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Waterproof Bluetooth speaker

Yes you heard that right waterproof up to IP 65. 

Most of the time this is just used in the bathroom, but my girls also take this to the beach with them, while we are traveling, as well as just playing on the porch. 

This sets up quite quickly, and the sound will surprise you. So much sound comes out of this and doesn't get distorted like I have heard in others.

I love that this comes with rechargeable batteries and charging cable so you don't have to go around looking for the right pieces to get your speaker working.

Great for children, teens, or adults.

This waterproof bluetooth speaker can be found on Amazon.



What iClever has to say about their product.

Amazing Sound Quality
It offers long-time class-leading stereo sound for supreme audio experience.

Fashion Design
Unique cubic shape, classy materials and craft makes it outstandingly stylish and popular.

Compact and Portable
With compact palm size and wristlet, it's your perfect listening companion. IP65 water resistance is an extra bonus.

Specifications:
- Bluetooth profile: A2DP, HFP, HSP, AVRCP
- Transmission distance: 10m (32.81ft)
- Working time: 8-10 hours
- Charging time: 3-4 hours
- Water resistant: IP65
- Dimension: 98x90x50mm (3.86x3.54x1.97in)
- Size: 286g (10.09oz)

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Vimtag Camera for Pets

When we first got this the girls thought we were going to spy on them. It is slotted for pet use but you can use it for people use as well, from surveillance to just keeping an eye on your children.

Since this is slotted for pets I would like to say how nice this is to have if you have to work overtime and need to check on your pet, or if you are just on vacation having left your pet with a sitter in your home. You can easily check up on your pet and sitter to see how they are doing.

It is like a Nanny cam for your pet. We had a problem with one of our cats making a mess and we were able to figure out which cat was the culprit and help them get back on the good path quickly.

This camera is easy to setup and control from your home or from far away you can move the camera around up and down as well as left to right. We would personally like to see better HD quality but for the price it is pretty well made.

This Camera can be found on Amazon.



What Vimtag has to say about their product.

Vimtag (Fujikam) 361 HD, IP/Network ,Wireless, Video Monitoring, Surveillance, security camera,plug/play, Pan/Tilt with Two-Way Audio and Night Vision

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Protect your wrists while weightlifting

Are you into weightlifting? If you are looking for a great pair of unisex gloves for this purpose then these might be what you are looking for. Available in four colors to match your favorite workout gear.

Even though these were slotted for my son, I love that they protect the wrists and these look like they do a great job of it.

My husband tried these on since his and my sons hands are about the same size. He loved how they felt on his wrists as well. Ours are in XL and they were not too small or too big they had fit his hands just right.

The RIMSports unisex gloves can be found in four colors on Amazon.


What RIMSports has to say about their product.

• Designed with no slip contact padding to give a firmer hold.
  Created from fabric that is breathable so less perspiration accumulates.
  Constructed with 100% leather and spandex for long-lasting durability.
  Unique wrist wrap design provides valuable support for your wrists.

About RIMSportsRIMSports' Women's Wrist Wrap Workout Gloves are designed with women in mind! We know you need to support your wrists when lifting free weights, protect your hands while doing your forearm headstand, and comfortably fold your knuckles when delivering that hook punch - all while maintaining a sense of cuteness. We get it! Our gloves are made from breathable material so your hands won't overheat, while the padding on the palm protects and helps to hold your grip. RIMSports' products are made to fit your lifestyle - we got you ladies!
RIMSports Gloves are NOT LIKE THE OTHERS Durability : Unlike cheaper gloves that use rubber and foam, we use leather and spandex, which make our products more durable and workout safe.
Comfort : While the majority of the available workout gloves use the traditional wrist wrap design, which can be hassle to fold, our uniquely designed strap has velcro in two locations, providing added flexibility and support.
Support : Some workout gloves are designed simply for show and so they cannot be used for heavy weight lifting; our gloves are made for show and support, giving you the versatility you desire.
Our gloves are true to size but if you are between two sizes choose the smaller size.

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