Friday, October 27, 2017

Tony's Chocolonely Review

So much respect for Tony's Chocolonely being a slave-free ethical chocolate company and standing up for child slavery & other injustices (such as hazardous working conditions) in the cocoa/chocolate industry! Not many people have the guts to do what you do.  With that said, I am honored to support a company like yours! Thankful that it exists! Some people may turn a blind eye to human rights abuses, and could care less about it (as long as it doesn't affect them on a personal level) but I refuse to be one of those people.  Sad to think that some will continue & continue to buy and support typical chocolate brands (like Nestle, Hershey & Mars chocolates) when they are linked/connected to child slavery.  I just cannot look at chocolate the same anymore :-( I did not think that there was ever such a thing, but modern day slavery is real.  & these kids need our help so I am determined to make an impact by voting with my dollar from this point on (& so should you).  It's the right thing to do!

In my opinion, slave-free chocolate tastes better than mainstream Hershey, Nestle & Mars chocolates.  With Tony's, I can finally eat my chocolates guilt-free and in peace :-) (every now (& then or as a daily treat) The deep, thick, & strong chocolate bars have a creamy texture & a smooth, buttery, velvety coconut finish (kind of like eating silk) that melts into your mouth.  They're slightly bitter/intense yet creamy, sweet & juicy.  I'm impressed by the variety and the different flavors there are to choose from! (Milk Chocolate, Extra Dark Chocolate, Milk Caramel Sea Salt, Dark Almond Sea Salt, Dark Pecan Coconut, Dark Coffee Crunch) They make a good pick-me-up, dessert (currently my go-to chocolates) or pre-gym/workout snack and can also be used in baking projects! I personally like to refrigerate them & then when it's tea time, I eat a few chocolate tablets together with or without unsalted almonds or cashews! One square & I am good! (Tony's chocolates are flavorful & keeps me from overindulging!) You can also have them with almond or peanut butter!
 
Tony's Chocolonely comes in big or small bars (One for you & your kid if you have one).  The packaging is unique, colorful & the shape of the bar is fun! For some reason they kind of remind me of the Willy Wonka bars lol! I got the Dark Chocolate bars packed with nuts (pecans & almonds) in them for that extra energy & protein.  You can really taste the salt & coconut in them.  Good decent vegan candy bars are hard to find nowadays so I was pleased to find out that Tony's dark chocolates are!
 
P.S. They ship worldwide :-)

Cons:

-More vegan options would be nice!
-Some people may be allergic to nutrition ingredients (egg, & nuts)

*I received this product in exchange for my honest review.  My opinions are my own.*

 
 
 
 
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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Savvy Glamping Picnic Backpack for 4 Review

Versatile products like Savvy Glamping Picnic Backpack are always a good find! This convenient portable travel accessory comes with pretty much all basic essentials (All-in-one set: Insulated food & wine cooler compartment, bottle wine opener, quality stainless steel plates, mug cups, & utensils/cutlery - not plastic like other sets, cutting cheese board, salt & pepper shakers, cozy, oversized fleece throw blanket with a waterproof/water-resistant backing - my favorite, & cotton soft linens/napkins that you need for an outing to the park, lake, beach or car camping with family, partner, or friend.  No more driving yourself crazy, planning/procrastinating last minute or using plastic grocery bags or flimsy paper plates when you have a product like Savvy on hand.  It makes life easier and simpler & is one less problem on our minds.  I could get used to that.

I can tell by the material that One Savvy Life is one well-made, nylon heavy-duty backpack.  It can hold so much yet it is comfortable to carry around.  The straps are sturdy, padded and adjustable which is perfect for longer walks when you and your loved one wants to take turns carrying it.  At first glance, upon receiving it, I got to admit that I thought I would only use for travels/vacations, but come to think about it, I could use this for much more than that & repeatedly (examples: hiking, backyard BBQ parties, or beach concerts).  Or I can just store/keep in my trunk for last minute planning/prepping ideas & emergencies (hence why I also call it my grab and go backpack).

The slots/compartments/pockets makes it a neat organizer! It keeps supplies organized and makes them easy to find & access (which makes the perfectionist in me quite relieved).  But if you ask me, what's unique & really sets it apart from the others, I will say it is the sturdy, good-quality utensils, mug cups and large-size blanket! It fits 4 or more people which is bigger than 2 & not what I expected out of a picnic backpack.  & the fact that the silverware is stainless steel (which I'm currently liking at the moment) makes it better & less likely for spilling incidents! All in all, it seems like a "timeless" product that was built to last for years & years (I guess time will tell though).

Makes a good gift for adventurous peeps! (men or women)

P.S. If you're not a wine drinker like me, you can just detach the wine cooler insulation bag or substitute it with a water bottle.  That works :)

Warning: Put ice in plastic bag, otherwise may leak

Cons:

-Cutting board is small/miniature but you can always replace it
-Unsure if blanket is washable

*I received this product in exchange for my honest review.  My opinions are my own.*



















 
 
 
 
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