Kiwi and Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

My family loves drinking lemonade. It is such a refreshing drink but it does require a lot of sugar to sweeten. These are some alternatives to using white sugar:

Agave has a low glycemic index

Honey contains minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium chlorine, sulphur, iron and phosphate. And vitamins B1, B2, C, B6, B5 and B3

Xylitol helps prevent cavities

.... KIWI LEMONADE....

1/2 cup of agave 0r 2/3 cup organic granulated sugar

4 cups water

4 kiwis, peeled

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 6 lemons, including pulp)

In a pitcher, mix the sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. In a blender or food processor, puree the kiwi. Add the pureed kiwi and lemon juice to the pitcher and stir to combine.

*****add some frozen strawberries for ice cubes. It looks fancy and when the strawberry starts to melt it will makes strawberry lemonade...my daughter's absolute favorite drink!!

Mom's Best Bet Monday

There are so many great ideas, reviews, and giveaways going on around the blogosphere that it is hard to remember them all. There is something new going on here every Monday that you can be a part of.

Let's share our BEST BET on the Linky or in the comments section below. It could be something you read about, an outrageous recipe, or maybe a product that is outstanding, or an amazing giveaway that you want to share about.

Whatever your best bet is, please share below and we will choose a few to shine in the "Mom's Best Bets Spotlight!"
Here are some best bets from last week to enter:

Kidsborn2impress Joya Shoes 7/10 

Kate n' Kaboodle- $50 Heirloom Wooden Toys 6/29  

Summer Health Review and Giveaway

Aloha Hawaii Morning News viewers! Mahalo for watching this morning and stopping by for more information about these products that were featured. Click the link to watch (coming soon).

You can win the SAFETY TURTLE by entering a comment below. 

Sport-Brella (sklz.com) - 

The Sport-Brella XL gives the whole family instant protection from the sun, rain, and wind with its domed shape, side flaps and 125 SPF. Its umbrella action open mechanism allows it to be set up in just three seconds and fits the family, fully 9 ft. wide. $69.99

 Safety Turtle (safetyturtle.com)

The Safety Turtle Wireless Wristband Alarm is an ingenious combination of wireless signal-outfitted wristband and a wireless base station receiver that sounds an alarm the instant a child falls or ventures into water. $235

 

Aquajogger Junior (aquajogger.com)

The AquaJogger Junior is a fantastic in-water device that allows kids to learn to swim, play water games and have fitness fun. The Aquajogger Junior is worn like a belt and comfortably suspends the child wearing it at shoulder level in deep water allowing her/him to breathe normally and move freely while performing a wide variety of water activities. $24.95.

Peekaru Ozone (togetherbe.com)

The Peekaru Ozone is a uniquely breathable and lightweight baby carrier sun cover that attaches securely over any soft baby carrier, keeping baby shaded and cool. Can also be attached to any standard car seat or stroller. $44.95.

Sport-Brella Chair (sport-brella.com) 

The Sport-Brella Chair is a portable fold-up sport chair, but unlike other fold-out sport chairs, it has an attached 360 degree swivel umbrella which can be moved from one side of the chair to the other and can be swiveled at 3 different points at the push of a button to offer complete coverage from the sun and wind at any conceivable angle. $39.99

Giveaway

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The contest will end at 11:59 p.m., July 15th. Winner will be chosen using random.org. Winner will have 48 hours to respond before I draw another name. U.S. Entries only.

Organic Hair Oil GIVEAWAY -A Natural Dry Hair Treatment

Organic Hair Oils

Coconut oil has been used for hair treatment in coconut producing countries such as India and the Philippines for thousands of years. 

Living in Hawaii and constantly being in the sun, pool, and ocean can easily dry out your hair.  I was looking for a treatment that would be more natural than what you can buy in your local store. Tropical Traditions coconut hair oil works great and has the most lovely scent.

Tropical Traditions has formulated three different hair oils using organic Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil along with other high quality organic oils known to nourish hair. Along with the base of organic Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil, they included organic jojoba oil, organic macadamia nut oil, organic rosehip oil, organic shea butter, and organic carrot seed oil in each formulation. Two of the formulations are scented with the highest quality organic essential oils available, imported from France: Rosemary and Lavender. There are no other ingredients besides these high quality organic oils: NO SILICONES, NO SULFATES, and NO ALCOHOLS.

Suggested Uses:

For dry scalp: Rub into hair and scalp at least 30 minutes before showering, or before bed at night. Wear a shower cap or towel to protect bedding.

* I use it for a conditioner: As a deep conditioner, work through scalp and hair before washing. Leave in for 15 minutes to overnight. For a leave-in conditioner, work a small amount through wet hair before styling and drying.

GIVEAWAY

Tropical Traditions is giving away a hair oil

to one Mom's Best Bets reader!

TO ENTER Visit Tropical Traditions and tell me what other product that you like and why.

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3 Extra Entries if you blog about this giveaway linking back to me

*This contest ends 5/30

Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm Pacific Time. Winner will be notified via email.Open to US  and Canada only.

*Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me a sample of this product to review.  I was under no obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway

Mom's Best Bet Monday

There are so many great ideas, reviews, and giveaways going on around the blogosphere that it is hard to remember them all. There is something new going on here every Monday that you can be a part of.

Let's share our BEST BET on the Linky or in the comments section below. It could be something you read about, an outrageous recipe, or maybe a product that is outstanding, or an amazing giveaway that you want to share about.

Whatever your best bet is, please share below and we will choose a few to shine in the "Mom's Best Bets Spotlight!"
Here are some best bets from last week to enter:

Win a quart Of Coconut Oil LOW ENTRY US/CAN July 10  

WIN A GREEN TOWN TOYS TOT POD (6/30) 

Mom's Best Bet Monday

There are so many great ideas, reviews, and giveaways going on around the blogosphere that it is hard to remember them all. There is something new going on here every Monday that you can be a part of.

Let's share our BEST BET on the Linky or in the comments section below. It could be something you read about, an outrageous recipe, or maybe a product that is outstanding, or an amazing giveaway that you want to share about.

Whatever your best bet is, please share below and we will choose a few to shine in the "Mom's Best Bets Spotlight!"
Here are some best bets from last week to enter:

* Brag All about It $25 GC BabyGap 6/14 

* DadLabs - Intel Core i5 Laptop (6/16)  

Lose the FAT with The Next Grilleration George Foreman

Everyone loves to grill in the summertime.  Living in Hawaii we grill all year round.  But, cleaning a large grill can be horrible and diificult, which is why I have gone through so many grills.  
The George Foreman GRP4B Next Grilleration™ Removable Plate Grill does the same great grilling job but with easy clean-up.  It's lightweight, easy to store, and a cinch to clean since the plates are removable. These plates can even go in the dish washer. 

I decideed to test my George Foreman out with three turkey burgers for lunch after a long swim at the beach.  While my husband made a salad I was able to get the burgers on the grill and in a short amount of time they were done.  I was happy that they were thoroughly cooked without being dry.   Turkey is already pretty lean, but the george Foreman Grill is designed to reove the fat with it's patented slope design.  This will come in handy when we are grilling regular hamburgers and steaks.  It also has a non stick coating so you don't have to add excess oils.

Next Grilleration™ Removable Plate Grill:

• 72 square inch grilling surface lets you cook for 4
• 2 dishwasher-safe removable grill plates for easy clean up
• Temperature indicator light indicates plates are at grilling temperature
• Integrated handle is ergonomic & compact
• George Tough™ Triple non-stick coating is durable & eliminates need for oil
• Patented sloped grill design knocks out the fat
• 1 ½” floating hinge works to accommodate thick cuts of meat
• Embedded heat elements provide consistent heat & rapid recovery time
• Dishwasher-safe removable plates with cool-touch handles for easy clean up
• 2 Plates included: 2 ribbed grill plates
• “New results of independent testing show that the George Foreman Grill removes up to 42% of fat from quarter-pound burgers made with 80/20 ground chuck beef, translating to a reduction of approximately 89 calories per burger!“

The  George Foreman grill is at a deal for summer cooking.
*Product provided for review purposes from The Family Review Network. All opinions are Mom's Best Bets.