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When I tried Soul Sprout Nut Bars for the first time, I was excited to finally find a plant-based bar that has raw & sprouted ingredients. Full of nutrients and protein, these tasty bars deliver that extra burst of energy needed to get through those afternoon meetings, spin classes or commute home.

These gluten-free, Non-GMO, and USDA organic bars are tasty too! The flavors? Blueberry Burst, WOW Cacao Nib, Gotta Getta Gojiberry and Cranberry Crush.

There will be two winners of this Win-It-Wednesday. Each of the two winners will receive two (2) bars of the Soul Sprout Cranberry Crush Bars.

One (1) winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received before Tuesday, November 7 at 11:59 PM EST, and one (1) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, November 8 and Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter two times to win!

How can you win?

Easy!

Reply to this blog and tell us what Soul Sprout Bar looks the best to you! Is it the WOW Cacao Nib? The Blueberry Burst? Gotta Getta Gojiberry? Or my favorite the Cranberry Crush?

Good luck, Have some soul, and as always …

Be Free!

It seems that my go-to meal for dinner is chicken. But having chicken a couple times a week… week-after-week can get so boring. That’s why I was so thrilled to find Aleia’s Coat & Crunch.

Aleia’s Coat & Crunch is also easy to prepare. Just coat the chicken and bake. And next thing you know, you’ll have a perfectly seasoned and crunchy chicken dish that your whole family will love.  This quick and easy fix will make boring chicken a thing of the past!

The Coat & Crunch is also gluten-free, dairy-free, corn free, has no trans fats, and is kosher and non GMO.

There will be two winners of this Win-It-Wednesday. Each of the two winners will receive a box of the Aleia’s Extra Crispy Coat & Crunch.

One (1) winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received before Tuesday, October 24 at 11:59 PM EST, and one (1) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, October 25 and Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter two times to win!

How can you win?

Easy!

Just reply to this blog and tell us your favorite meal for dinner! (How easy is that!)

Good luck, Be brave and don’t be a (boring) chicken, and, as always …

Be Free!

This week’s Win-It-Wednesday is so sweet! It features Happy Yummies Fruit Flavored Jelly Slices.

From the world-famous makers of the Happy Yummies Gourmet Gummie Bears, these Jelly Slices are also gluten free, as well as fat free (PLEASE NOTE: This product is manufactured in a plant that also processes wheat, soy, dairy, egg, peanut and tree nuts).

There will be two winners of this Win-It-Wednesday. Each of the two winners will receive a bag of the Happy Yummies Jelly Slices. What a yummy prize!

One (1) winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received before Tuesday, October 10 at 11:59 PM EST, and one (1) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, October 11 and Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter two times to win!

How can you win?

Easy!

Reply to this blog and tell us what is sweet in your life. (Me? It’s all my friends and family that surround me on a daily basis!)

Good luck, keep it sweet, and, as always …

Be Free!

Peanut Brittle is one of those old fashioned and traditional favorite candies that everyone seems to love! And if you are a Peanut Brittle lover, you should check out Old Dominion brand.

I’m nutty about the freshly roasted, salted peanuts, alongside the sweetness of the brittle. It’s thin, light & crunchy and tastes like homemade.

I love peanut brittle just not for snacking, but also crumbled on ice cream, baked into cookies, and as a topping for muffins.

The Old Dominion brand is also gluten-free, and also has no trans fats or preservatives.

I picked up a couple of boxes to share with two winners of this Win-It-Wednesday blog post.

One (1) winner will be randomly selected to win a box from the entries received before Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 11:59 PM EST, and one (1) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, September 27 and Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter two times to win!

How can you win?

Easy!

Reply to this blog and tell us what way you’d love to try Old Dominion Peanut Brittle. Is it in baking, on top of ice cream, or just for snacking?

Good luck, it’s okay to be a little nutty, and, as always …

Be Free!

Now that summer is over and the Fall schedule is in full-swing, breakfast time has become the time to make sure that everyone is fueled up and ready to tackle the day ahead. An easy way to accomplish this? Viki’s Granola!

Viki’s has been one of my favorite gluten-free granola for a long, long time. I love that Viki’s Granola was founded by a woman, Viki Gutsko, who has committed herself to make the finest quality gluten-free granola. It I no wonder why Viki’s Granola is one of the fastest growing granola brands in the US.

I love that Viki’s Granola is not only gluten-free, but also dairy free, naturally sweetened, no preservatives or sodium (Yes! NO sodium!)

The Viki’s Granola flavors are awesome too: Original, Blueberry Almond, Apple Cinnamon, Maple Cranberry, and my favorite, Banana Walnut.

And as well as enjoying Viki’s as a whole grain and high energy breakfast, you can enjoy Viki’s in many of the yummy recipes shared on the Viki’s website, including my favorite the Granola Banana Pops and the Baked Granola Apple.

I love this granola so much that I picked up a couple of bags to share with two winners of this Win-It-Wednesday blog post.

One (1) winner will be randomly selected to win a bag from the entries received before Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 11:59 PM EST, and one (1) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, September 13 and Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter two times to win!

How can you win?

Easy!

Reply to this blog and tell us what flavor of Viki’s Gluten-Free Granola looks the best to you. Is it the Blueberry Almond, the Apple Cinnamon? Or my favorite, the Banana Walnut?

Good luck, fuel up every morning, and, as always …

Be Free!

If you’re looking for a something a little sweet for an afternoon pick-me-up, Gem Gem Chewy Ginger Candies are for you.

These kettle cooked chews are gluten-free, non-GMO, all natural and contain real Indonesian ginger.

Gem Gem says in their website that their chews are “a treat for the senses and the body”.  The spice, sweetness and chewy texture make for a tasty snack, while the ginger itself is known to help with many ailments including upset stomachs, morning sickness, motion sickness and nausea.

Their website continues to say that “Gem Gem use the highest standard to produce their candy. Most people believe that candy is junk food and unhealthy, but our company set out a goal to change that perspective. We believe candy can also be health benefiting product.”

And my favorite tagline on their website… these ginger chews are “Jam-Packed with Positivity”!

Gem Gem makes three varieties of Ginger Chews: Orange, Mango and my favorite, the good ‘ole Just Ginger.

For this week’s Win-It-Wednesday I picked up two bag of the Just Ginger Gem Gem Chews for two lucky winners for this contest!

One (1) winner will be randomly selected to win a bag from the entries received before Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 11:59 PM EST, and one (1) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, August 30 and Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter two times to win!

How can you win?

Easy!

Reply to this blog and tell us what Gem Gem Chewy Ginger Candies looks the best to you. Is it the Orange? Mango? Or my favorite, the Just Ginger?

Good luck, keep yourself jam-packed with positivity, and, as always …

Be Free!

Those of you that have been following me on BeFreeForMe.com for a while just know that I love my jerky! Beef, pork chicken, or turkey… I just love them all. =)

Jerky to me is a quick and easy snack that is packed with protein. The tough part is finding a good quality jerky that is gluten free. And behold, I have found another favorite… Krave Jerky.

Krave Jerky is made in Sonoma, California with gourmet 100% lean cuts of meat and they have the absolute best flavors out there! Some of the flavors that are my favorites include: Garlic Chili Pepper beef, Basil Citrus Turkey, Black Cherry Barbeque Pork, and Honey Habanero Chicken, to name just a few. The best part… ALL are gluten free!

There will be two lucky winners of this Win-It-Wednesday contest. One (1) winner will be randomly selected from the entries received before Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 11:59 PM EST, and one (1) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, August 16 and Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter two times to win! Each winner will receive a bag of the Black Cherry Barbeque Pork Jerky.

How can you win?

Easy!

Reply to this blog and tell us what flavor of the Krave Beef Jerky looks the best to you! (Me? I love the Black Cherry Barbeque Pork Jerky… so yummy!)

Remember it’s okay to get a little (beef) jerky… and as always, Be Free!

Want to buy now? Check out these links on Amazon.com: Krave Beef Jerky Variety Pack

If you’re looking for Big Flavor & Big Crunch grab a handful of Beina Chickpea Snacks!

These gluten free, dairy free and all natural snacks provide 5 grams of protein, 24% of daily fiber and have 78% less fat than roasted peanuts. They contain no artificial ingredients or flavors, and they are perfect for those looking for a sustainable and hearty snack that will get you (and your hungry belly!) through the day.

Biena Chickpea Snacks also come in some awesome flavors including Honey Roasted, Barbeque, Habanero, Cinnamon Crunch, and Sea Salt (Pssssss…. also coming soon are three new flavors… Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate and Salted Caramel… can you say YUM!)

This is such a healthy and yummy snack of a prize! One (1) winner will be randomly selected from the entries received before Tuesday, August  1, 2017 at 11:59 PM EST, and one (1) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, August 2 and Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 11:59PM to win a bag of the Biena Chickpea Snacks. Make sure you enter two times to win!

How can you win?

Easy!

Reply to this blog and tell us what flavor of the Biena Snacks look best to you!  Good luck, remember to go for the big crunch and flavor … and, as always …

Be Free!

This week’s Win-It-Wednesday blog post is going to be quick… as in Instant Oatmeal!

If you are looking for a fast and hearty breakfast that will fill you up until lunch time – check out Bakery On Main Instant Oatmeal.

This certified gluten-free oatmeal is also full of whole grains (keeps your belly full!) and fiber. The flavors are awesome too:  Apple Pie, Strawberry Shortcake, Blueberry Scone, Maple Multigrain Muffin and an Unsweetened. Can’t make up your mind? They also have a Variety Pack!

Two (2) lucky winners will each receive a box of the Bakery On Main Instant Oatmeal with Ancient Grains. One (1) winner will be randomly selected from all comments/entries received before Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 11:59 PM (EST) and one (1) more winner will be randomly selected from all comments/entries received between Wednesday, July 19 and Tuesday, July 25, 2017. So make sure you enter TWO TIMES to win!

How can you win?

Easy!

Reply to this blog post and tell us which variety of the oatmeal looks the best to you! (Me? I’m a Strawberry Shortcake gal all the way!)

Good Luck, Make it quick… but make it healthy… and as always,

Be Free!

Independence Day is almost here! During these dog-days of summer there is nothing better than an icy cold popsicle. When I was a kid I couldn’t wait for “Pony Boy” to come galloping down my Grandmother’s road so me and my two sisters could get an icy cold and sticky sweet Popsicle.

Nowadays I still crave these summertime treats, but was searching for a “big kid” version of the too sweet version of my childhood favorites. That is when I decided to take matters into my own hands and make my own gluten-free frozen treats… with a grown-up twist!

My inspiration to make my own Popsicles came from the Good Housekeeping website which features a bunch of recipes for make-your-own Popsicles… all in big-kid flavors, including Blackberry-Rose Ice Pops, Coconut Carrot Ice Pops, Melon Pops, Raspberry Buttermilk Ice Pops and, of course, the “Adult Only” Happy Hour Ice Pops!

The device that I used to make my own Popsicles was a Tovolo Rocket Pop Mold, which is the Cadillac, top-notch and big-gun variety when it comes to the world of iced pop molds. In fact, I loved my Tovolo Rocket Pop Molds so much I decided to go out and get two more for the winners of this Win-It-Wednesday on BeFreeForMe.com!

The Tovolo Rocket Pop Molds let you make homemade freeze pops so easily. They are dishwasher safe, food safe and are BPA free. They are also reusable, which reduces waste. But the best part about the Tovolo molds are the fun that you (and your kids too!) can have making your very own homemade gluten-free Popsicles. Plus, these pop molds are real money savers!  (And did I mention the super-cool rocket shape? What is better than a Popsicle shaped like a rocket?!)

All of these out of this world reasons are why I am so excited to share the Tovolo Rocket Pop Molds to two BeFreeForMe.com members. One (1) winner will be randomly selected from the entries received before Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 11:59 PM EST, and one (1) more winner will be randomly selected to win from the entries received between Wednesday, July 5 and Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 11:59PM. SO – make sure you enter two times to win!

How can you win?

Easy!

Reply to this blog and tell us a fun summer activity or memory you have (Me? Cape Cod beach visits!) Good luck, remember to relax, enjoy the rest of the summer, chill-out…and, as always …

Be Free!

Want to buy now? Check out these links on Amazon.com: Tovolo Rocket Pop Molds (Set of 6)