Thanks to the lovely Georgie for hosting another round of a blogger food swap and organizing all the pen pals. It’s things like this that make the blogging community so great.
What I received:
–Good News Granola
–Naked coconut water
–CHACE chia bar
–KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt
–Justin’s Honey & Classic Almond Butter
Thoughts on the products:
My pen pal and I were mind-twins because I sent her KIND bars and Justin’s packets too! That’s because both are awesome and everyone should have them. You can never have enough of either in my (humble) opinion.
The package came at the BEST time because I was out of coconut water so I stuck this bottle right in the fridge. She wrote in her note about needing to stay hydrated in Florida…she’s right.
My pen pal was so sweet to write a note about the products being GF, but because the granola and chia bars aren’t certified GF and have rolled oats (that don’t specify) I had to pass on trying them. Don’t feel bad, pen pal! I’ve saved them for my family to try :)
My pen pal:
Jess from Hello to Fit! Jess is a personal trainer and group exercise instructor from Charlottesville, VA. Check out her blog for tons of workouts, recipes and wellness tips.
Love how you guys sent the same products. Great minds think alike :) I love coconut water but haven’t tried the Naked brand, so I’ll have to check it out next time.
I’ve been partial to Coco Libre lately but most brands taste somewhat similar to me. When I’m thirsty, anything will do!
Mmm, looks like an delicious package! The almond butter and KIND bars are SO you :) Love the cute note, too!
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Man, I am super jealous of all the food swapping going on right now! This is the third post in a row that I’ve read (and drooled…) over today haha. I LOVE those dark chocolate nuts + sea salt bars! So so so delicious <3
Girl you need to get in on this!
I just discovered KIND bars and I love them. I probably eat too many of them. The food swap sounds like so much fun. I would be very interested in trying that. It is amazing what you can learn by reading blogs.
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I’m an ambassador for KIND so I’m a little biased but I think they’re awesome!
I love that you guys sent each other the same thing, great minds must think alike :)
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Something to be said for KIND bars and Justin’s!
This is so fun!! I totally want to do it :)
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Join the FB group :) :)
I love this idea!!! What a great way to try new stuff.
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Especially since she sent some things local to her in Virginia!
I just love that everyone is sending each other similar items :) hahha. Anyone who knows you knows you love your Kind Snacks! :)
Emily @ Sweets and Beets recently posted…Why My Foodie Swap Was Hilarious
I want to be buried holding a KIND bar. In case I get hungry in heaven ;)
Ha Ha – mind twins! I have a few friends who are also my mind twins too! ;)
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There are a few bloggers who are my mind twins too! We post similar things on the same day. Weird!
Such a fun foodie package! I’ve never seen those chia bars before, but with my love for chia, I would probably just love them!
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie recently posted…Foodie Swap Box Reveal
Chia seems to be in everything lately!
I read the post Jess made about the foodie swap too and had to check back to it because I thought the two boxes were the same picture! Just shows that great (and healthy!) minds think alike. It definitely sounds like a wonderful thing to be involved with :)
New food for me this week was a sample of ‘Birch water’ (ie. neat sap from a silver birch tree). Much to my surprise it was actually really refreshing but I think a full bottle is a bit beyond my budget at the moment! xx
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Is that similar to maple water?! I tried that recently and liked it a lot. But you’re right, it is pricey.
Coconut water is just something I can’t get behind! I really like coconut flavored things, but the water’s texture is just too weird for me to handle. The chia bar sounds really interesting, I bet it would be very filling.
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Hi Emily! My name is Hope and I am the founder of the Hudson Henry Baking Co. I just wanted to confirm for you that our Good News Granola does NOT use gluten free oats. I hope another friend or family member can enjoy it!
Love this idea – totally want to get in on the action!
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