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Trying Naked Nutrition Protein Powder & Collagen: My Honest Thoughts

I'm always on the hunt for healthy products to help my body feel good and nourish it from the inside out. I’ve been trying to focus more on getting extra protein in during the day, and taking collagen to help with its anti aging properties.

I've come across some products from Naked Nutrition, a company founded by Stephen Zieminski, designed to use only the most simple and pure ingredients. Their goal is to be completely transparent in the products they make, using the least amount of ingredients possible, to give you the best health you can achieve. They're known for their best selling Naked Whey, harvested from grass-fed cows in Idaho and Northern California, as well as their Naked Pea, made from raw yellow peas grown around Canada and USA. Their products do not contain any artificial flavors or colors, nor any mixing agents or added sweeteners. They have over 100 products and continue to be fully naked, letting you see every ingredient they use, striving to be 5 or less.

The first product I tried was the Naked Nutrition Strawberry Banana Protein Powder. It is vegan friendly, made with premium pea protein, mct powder, coconut sugar, and freeze dried strawberries, just to name a few. Each serving contains 20g of protein, 3g of sugar, and is 130 calories, making it a healthy way to fight sugar cravings. This protein powder can be had as is, or dressed up into a delicious fruit smoothie for added benefits.

This powder has a really nice strawberry smell, but I have to say, the flavor was really lacking. I could taste a little bit of the strawberry, hardly any of the banana, and a whole lot of the pea protein. It was very gritty and left a bad aftertaste.The powder also refused to blend properly with water (whether it was hot or cold), and left way too much sludge at the bottom. I was hoping this was going to be an amazing protein drink, but it unfortunately left me less than satisfied. Maybe it will work baked into a dessert... it might make delicious muffins?

Next I tried the Naked Nutrition Vanilla Collagen. It is produced from grass fed and pasture raised cows, with just three ingredients: Bovine Hide Collagen Peptides, Natural Flavors, and Fermented Cane Sugar (reb-m). Each serving is 80 calories and contains 18g of protein. You use two scoops mixed into your beverage of choice. I was most looking forward to this product, because I love having collagen in my morning coffee every day.

When I first opened the container, my initial reaction was that it was going to be so good, because it smelled incredible! I added 2 scoops into my freshly brewed coffee, mixed well and took a sip. Stevia was the first and only thing I could taste. This made me so frustrated because I absolutely hate the taste of stevia. I continued with a few more sips and I just couldn't bare the taste. I am so sad this collagen basically ruined my cup of coffee for me. So I did a quick search on the ingredients and found that fermented cane sugar (reb-m) is actually made from molecules found on the stevia plant! That explains why it's all I could taste. So I can't recommend this product to those who are sensitive to stevia, like me, but if you're fine with that taste, it would be a great product for you! I know I would love it, as it mixes well and is pretty straightforward... if only it was made with regular cane sugar.

Even though I, unfortunately, didn't find these products to my liking, I'm sure they will have other products I would enjoy. I do like that Naked Nutrition uses simple ingredients, I just have to find the right one's for me. If you’ve tried anything from Naked Nutrition before, let me know in the comments below, what your favorites are because I’m already curious about trying more of their products!

You can find more products and information by visiting nakednutrition.com You can also find them on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

I received a complimentary product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.

On the Go Snacking With Nutri-Grain Crunchy Chocolate Chip Chia Bars

Have you tried the new Nutri-Grain Crunchy Fiber Bars?

They have two flavors, the Nutri-Grain Crunchy Honey Oat Flax Bars and the Nutri-Grain Crunchy Chocolate Chip Chia Bars. Each bar is made with 23g of blended whole grains like oats, barley, buckwheat, and rye. This makes them an excellent source of fiber, and they contain just 6 or 7g of total fats per package. There is no high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, or colors. They are also peanut free so they make great on the go snacks!

On behalf of the Kitchen Insiders Community, I received the Nutri-Grain Crunchy Chocolate Chip Chia Bars to try, and I am so thankful because these snacks are delicious! These bars are right on par with the Nutri-Grain brand. Each bite had a deep crunch and excellent flavor! You can taste the chia and chocolate chips together... It almost tastes like a healthier, grainy version of a Chips Ahoy Cookie haha! I especially like to eat my crunchy Nutri-Grain's as if it’s cereal … broken up into pieces, and soggy in milk. It's so good!

I am looking forward to trying the other flavors, as I am a long term lover of Nutri-Grain products. You can visit their website at nutrigrain.com to see their variety of snacks and goodies.

Tell me, which bar you would most like to try?

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She Reads Truth Spiral Bound Note Taking Bible

If you're looking for a more enjoyable way to begin reading the Bible, check out this beautifully illustrated spiral bound notetaking Bible called She Reads Truth. This Bible stems from the She Reads Truth Community, which is a mission of women who read scripture together every day. It contains the entire New Testament from the Christian Standard Bible text, with detailed introductions and outlines, as well as timelines, maps, and charts. They have 5 Volumes, each one a different color, that you can purchase individually or as a set.

Each page has a wide margin space made for journaling, taking notes, or jotting down prayers; It also contains reading logs for each chapter to help you stay accountable to your daily reading. This Bible is designed to be easier to follow and invites you to join and be part of the She Reads Truth Community. You can do this by downloading their app or visiting their website at shereadstruth.com

This is a great way to be part of community and feel close to others who are reading the Bible along with you. I really like the key verses that are illustrated to help you memorize the scripture and grab your attention. There is ample space for writing whatever you might want to write, while you are reading scripture, so you don't need a separate journal to take along with you. This makes it easier for bringing with you on travel or to Bible Study!

I love the idea of writing down prayers or taking notes that you feel the verse is speaking to you. I think it's so great that there is a community behind this mission and that anyone can join! If you're interested in owning the She Reads Truth Spiral Bound Notetaking Bible, you can purchase a copy HERE or in a bookstore near you.

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Watch: He Calls Me Daughter - Now on Angel

An emotional and uplifting film, He Calls Me Daughter explores the pain and emotion of having a father wound and the process it takes through healing. This faith based documentary is filled with stories from women who have experienced the emotion of an inconsistent father while growing up, and how that shaped who they are today. They talk about how it effected their self worth and relationships with others, the connection or lack there of, due to missing an important piece in their lives. This film navigates through their healing process and testimony of the life and experiences they faced.

I enjoyed watching He Calls Me Daughter, as it is a very personal subject I can relate to. Having a father wound is something that sticks with you life long and you have to find ways to heal, sometimes over and over again, because it doesn't easily go away. Hearing the stories of each woman in this documentary, was very inspiring and encouraging, to understand how they’ve gone on their journey of healing. I especially loved the comedian, Chonda Pierce’s story, and the young woman who was a dancer, that was helped through Rachelle Starr. This is a great faith based documentary with the reminder that God will be a forever father to all who let Him. He will step in where needed and remind you that you are deserving of love.

You can watch He Calls Me Daughter on Angel where you can also join their Angel Guild for more stories of healing and inspiration. See trailer below:

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Cute and Simple DIY Bunny Garland

If you're looking for easy to make Easter decor, check out this adorable Bunny Garland I made! I used only items that I had on hand, and thankfully I already owned a premade beaded garland for Valentines Day (you can find that here) all I had to make were the lil bunnies!

I recycled a paper bag and drew out a single bunny to use as my pattern. I made as many as the bag would allow, but ended up only needing seven bunnies for this. I drew each one, then cut them out, and used a black permanent marker to draw on the eyes and mouth. Then I laid the bunny cutouts beneath heavy books for a few days, to make sure they would stay flattened.

I hung up the premade garland and used a few ball point sewing pins to attach the bunnies onto the felted hearts, but the pins also double as little buttons for each bunny. So cute! If you do not have a premade garland, all you would need is some string and beads, and maybe some tape to stick the bunnies on. This is such an easy diy decor project and I love how it turned out! This could be up year round in your little girls room, but I'm using mine for cute and simple Easter Decor.

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Let's Celebrate: March 12th is National Girl Scout Day

Did you know that March 12th is the designated date for National Girl Scout Day? Girl Scouts began in Savannah Georgia, on March 12, 1912, by a lady named Juliette Gordon Low. Juliette organized several adventures for these girls including enrichment programs, outdoor activities, service projects, and more! Her first meeting contained only 18 girls, and has since grown into well over 3.7 million members all around the world! It has quickly become a well known organization where young girls can come together and not only have fun, but also build key traits to help them grow as a person and shape their future.

Many people hear the word of Girl Scouts and automatically think Cookies!! Though their organization is not only about cookies, in 1917 they did have the beautiful idea to start making cookies to help fund their activities. Their first popular flavor was a homemade Sugar Cookie, which was published in The American Girl magazine. Each cookie, made with love by a Girl Scout and mother in the community, were wrapped in wax paper and sealed with a sticker, sold door to door for just 25-35 cents per dozen! By 1951, three new cookie flavors were added on: sandwich, shortbread, and chocolate mint. As time went on, more flavors were added and new names had become, making Girl Scout Cookies to be some of the most famous selling cookie in the region.

With all the cookie sales, Girl Scouts are continuing to be able to provide several amazing experiences to young girls around the world. With our help of purchasing their delicious cookies in several flavors, we can continue helping them develop valuable life skills and make their communities a better place. If you have a little girl that would like to join the Girl Scout Community, check it out here for all the information and details to sign her up. Or if you're looking for a place to purchase a box of their cookies...or 10...you can find that here.

I know I'm about to go indulge in a sleeve of their Thin Mint Cookies...a family favorite!

What is your favorite Girl Scout Cookie?

Read Your World Day with GeGe and Di Di’s Big Day With Elephant - Book Review

Ge Ge and Di Di’s Big Day With Elephant is a fun and educational children’s book written by K Yee with translations by Ethan Cheng and illustrations by Tanja Russita. It is written in English, traditional Chinese, and Pinyin, making this an enertaining read along for those interested in learning these languages!

This book is about two brothers, Ge Ge and Di Di, doing ordinary things at home, such as making messes, playing, eating, and getting ready for bed, all while with their large, friendly elephant tags along.

The illustrations are simple yet detailed enough to keep your children’s attention, and each page includes everyday vocabulary connected to what’s happening in the illustration. The words are color coded across languages, and there are small vocabulary lists that encourage kids to point, notice, and engage with the scene. It’s the kind of book that naturally invites conversation like: “Can you find the cup?” “Where’s the elephant now?” “What do you think they’re doing?” This makes it fun and inviting, while teaching the language, and it’s something you can explore together at your own pace.

Ge Ge and Di Di’s Big Day With Elephant would be a great book for families raising bilingual or multicultural kids, parents who want to introduce another language naturally, or really just anyone looking for a calm, engaging read that supports connection during story time.

You can find Ge Ge and Di Di’s Big Day With Elephant available for purchase on Amazon or in a local book store near you. Also check out Green Cow Books on Instagram and Facebook as well as greencowbooks.com

☆ Happy Read Your World Day! Be sure to check out the #ReadYourWorld Virtual Party happening tonight, January 29th at 8pm EST. Where they are giving away 100 books! 10 book bundles of 10 books each! Plus 20 books in assorted languages celebrating diversity in the classroom and at home from Language Lizard.