Milkadamia Creamer For A Healthier Alternative In Your Morning Coffee

If you are looking for a non-dairy creamer for your coffee try Milkadamia a creamer made with macadamias.

These creamers made with raw macadamias and coconut cream are only 15 calories per serving. A non dairy creamer that is delicious and good for you. They are vegan, dairy free, gluten free and non-GMO.

 
My daughter and I loved Milkadamia as shots! They are delicious and a real treat. We had 2 shots each and I would have had more if I didn't want my co-workers to review this for me. As a creamer it would take me some getting use to in my coffee, we like light with milk coffee and you would have to put a lot of this to get the color I need to really enjoy my coffee.

 
Since my co-workers are all vegan folks and usually drink dairy free I asked them. The first thing they said was they had never saw a non-dairy, flavored creamer and were all very excited to use it.

Liz said that it was delicious and she really enjoyed the vanilla creamer. She said she did put a little more than a serving to make it lighter but as a dairy drinker would buy this.

Meg is all vegan and says she loved it. She didn't think it would be good but said she would be looking for it. She said she is very use to non-dairy and drank more coffee because of it.

Elizabeth loved it and added that she noticed a separation on the top of her coffee and that she probably didn't shake it enough. It was at the end of the container which was surprising to me. It lasted one day in my office which tells me the girls, even the ones who didn't report back loved it!  

The Field By Ian Dawson Review

The 411:

The Field by Ian Dawson was very interesting, quick read. There were moments when I laughed and moments when my mouth hung open. The Field is about Daniel and Kyle who have been friends forever. They spend their days at school and after school they head out riding their bikes. Hanging out, laughing, farting, joking, and supporting each other. It seems like a normal teen friendship story until the introduction of another set of friends. Austin and James who have the opposite relationship of our first two boys. These two boys are together out of fear.  Austin is a mean boy who spends his free time killing animals and he has James in a scary situation that James doesn't know how to get out of.  When Austin kidnaps two boys things start to get out of control. 

I was honestly floored with where this book went. It was a hard read at times. It was scary in a "real" way but the writing was riveting and I couldn't put it down.

There are moments in the book that some readers will have difficulty reading. One child gets burned with cigarette lighters another boy is burned. It is action packed and readers will enjoy reading about the friendship and bravery of Daniel and Kyle.

My Life In Pics - Almost Caught Up - Sept 30 - Oct 6

Sept 30 - Luna looking like the cutest Kawaii cat. Snapchat filters are so fun. She never looked more adorable.

Oct 1 - Sun kissed in my October Pink Breast Cancer shirt waiting for Handsome to get out of school. Waiting for him is my reading time. I have about 20 minutes and I use every single one reading one of the many books I need to review. Well, except when I am taking a selfie!

Oct 2 - Jinxy is home and recovering. We are very nervous with him because he is in so much pain. We give him two different pain killers as well as an anti-inflammatory. He of course hates the cone but it is the best thing on him. We are so glad to have him home and in the bottom left you can see his sister smelling his tail. I guess she missed him too!

Oct 3 - Well......one day home and he ripped 3 of his 6 stitches. It was horrific. He had a big gaping, bloody wound and the doctor wouldn't be open for 2 hours. It would take about that long to get to the hospital so I decided to stay close and get him in the moment they open the door. When we got in they told us we would have an hour wait for a doc and that we should go to the doc that did the surgery. We decided to wait considering this was a doc who had sent us to the specialist and it was just to redo staples. He did great. They were great and we were so glad when it was over. I was literally shaking sitting there waiting for the doctor knowing that he was open and could possibly get an infection.

Oct 4 - My husband redid his cone so that Jinxy couldn't scratch his staples with the ends. He added rubber piping tape making it the safest way for us to know Jinxy wouldn't be able to hurt himself while we were away.

Oct 5 - Another waiting for Handsome selfie! It is my alone time!

Oct 6 -  Goddess and I took a CPR class together. She was really embarrassed but got through it. I loved doing it with her and hope we can do more of these kinds of things together. I was so very proud of her.

My Life In Pics - Sept 23 - Sept 29

Sept 23 - Goddess and Sage looking at something on the computer. I wish I could remember what it was. Probably some You Tuber because that is all Goddess' watches there days.

Sept 24 - Sage was nursing on Goddess when I called her with a Woofie attached to my phone. Never miss a shot again with Woofie.

Sept 25 - My Panda selfie! Thank you for making me look good Snapchat.

Sept 26 - I found a Praying Mantis case at my job while at recess. Look at all those things inside. Those tooth looking things would be babies if it were to survive.

Sept 27 - The Skeletons in my closet are too much for these skeletons. LOL I found these guys at a shop, can't remember where but aren't they cute?!

Sept 28 - Jinxy finally made it to the hospital. He will be having surgery either today or tomorrow. It was horrible. I had a rough time leaving him there. I managed to post that day. My heart hurt so bad!

Sept 29 -  Sage looking so collegiate in her shades cough Goddess' shades.

My Life In Pics - Will It Ever End!? Sept 16 - Sept 22

Sept 16 - This was the day we borrowed the cage for Jinxy! I was so worried that my husband would hate the idea but I really hated that Jinx was locked in that bathroom. I figured the cage would make him part of the family until we could figure out what to do about his hip. My husband actually helped my daughter take the cage into the living room. She had taken it from the truck to the house. He saw her and told her he would take it. He then set it up and even got in stating that if the Giants lost again we would find him taking the L Train to the cat cage! Not what I had expected at all. I thought it would be too big and take up the living room. It was nice to see we were all on board to be with Jinxy.

Sept 17 - My co-worker wrote a children's book. It is really good. See my review post here.

 Sept 18 - Jinxy and his new home! He is part of the family again and we couldn't be happier.

Sept 19 - Jinxy's cage keeps getting updated. This time he got some ambient lighting.  Even with the cage open Jinxy doesn't try to make a run for it. It is so sad to hear him in pain. I hate the sound he makes when he tries to stand up.

Sept 20 - We are duck, Koi, cat and garden sitting for a family. I think this is our 5th year. They live in a beautiful place, we get paid really well, they are so sweet and we get to walk among these gorgeous grounds for a while. What is not to love?

Sept 21 - Caught in mid yawn. Look at Mr. Jinxy's mouth. Two teeth on the bottom. Eventually one will fall out. He is too cute.

Sept 22 - Ms. Split Stitch is back! Goddess in this mask cracks me up! She looks so much younger last year.

My Life in Pics Sept 9 - Sept 15

Sept 9 - Time for some Football. My husband's game day fare was nachos and beer. It was pretty damn good probably the best nachos I ever had.

Sept 10 - Woke up to a limping Jinxy. Took him to the vet and since he was in so much pain they took x-rays. It turned out he had a fracture in the growth plate of his hip joint. Not okay! Poor boy. To find out more...here is my You Tube video on the sitch

Sept 11 - My September 11th selfie. I was waiting for my son to come out of school. Spent the day thinking and remembering that fate full day and who I was with, where I was and the way I felt. I guess it will always be like that! Never Forget!

Sept 12 - Goddess got to visit West Point with the Orange Country Junior Leadership Program. She sent me this pic of one of the planes.

Sept 13 - So this boy has been on pain killers for his hip. He is not getting better and having him locked in the small bathroom makes us all sad. That face tho! I spend about 6 hours a day with him and the kids take turns going to see him too. He is alone too many hours but I was working on an idea for a cage so he could once again be part of the family.

Sept 14 - Since Jinxy is locked in the bathroom and I spend 6 hours a day, my photos have been of him hence the 2 in a row Jinxy pics.

Sept 15 - This was the day we decided to try two baby gates. There is no air condition in the bathroom so I hated being in there. It didn't work. If with his broken hip and two baby gates stacked he still tried to jump out. I couldn't have him hurt himself more soooooo we closed the door again. GRRR.

 

My Life In Photos Aug 26th - Sept 8

August 26 - We are pet sitter for at least 12 families. These are two of our newest pups! It was only for a weekend but they are such sweet pups. We can't wait to sit for them again.

Aug 27 - Sage and those whiskers! Such a cutie.

Aug 28 - Goddess and her graphic art! I love her drawings.  She really loves drawing and practices her craft daily. Usually she sketches a character then takes a photo and colors it digitally. I can't wait to see where her art takes her.

Aug 29 - Breakfast with my girl. My son had to go to school for a few hours so my daughter and I hit one of my favorite places.

Aug 30 - Who exactly is getting a shot today? The cats had to go in for shots! My daughter hates shots so she was not feeling it.  I had to keep reminder her it was not for her. She couldn't even look as the doctor gave them what we came for.

Aug 31 - Sage and the Untamed T-Rex love the sunlight

Sept 1 - Soooooo we made a wreath for a newly painted house and front steps. It was fun and all made with Dollar General products.  Goddess was my perfect Vanna White to show off our wreath.

Sept 2 - Who doesn't love Snap chat? I love this one. Not my crazy hair but that flower! Cute! Very Kawaii.

Sept 3 - My boy and I sat outside for a while on the new steps watching it get dark. It was a nice conversation and I know that these times will be few and far between as he gets older so I really look forward to them.

Sept 4 - I love this! Goddess took this pic of Sage sleeping against the scratch post. She woke when the shot was taken but went right back to sleeping and purring. She is too cute.

Sept 5 - This year Goddess and Handsome are in different schools. This guy is her friend Tim. She has known him since she is about 2. They are in the same grade and take the bus together this year. I am not use to it she hasn't been on a bus since 2nd grade. Next year will be so much easier.

Sept 6 - Another Snapchat selfie! I love snapchat!

Sept 7 - Goddess and Wasp. Such a nasty little creature but you wouldn't know it from this pic!

Sept 8 - Stormy all dressed up for the Giant game.

My Life In Photos Catch Up - Aug 17th - Aug 25th

August 17 - Breakfast with a friend. I use to make an effort to take selfies. I thought it was important for my kids to have photos for when I am gone. I don't have many of my mom who passed when I was 12. It would be nice to have more of her. I need to find more time for selfies. Life is fast so take selfies! Your children will miss you one day and they will be all they have.

August 18 -Yup another selfie only this time I was more self conscious because I was in the mall. My son's Godmother and my friend met once a year for breakfast and to catch up on life. It is only our second year doing it but I really look forward to it.

August 19 - Way better than any of my selfies is this little fur ball. Sage is such a tiny cat but she is a feisty one. When she sleeps she looks completely innocent like most babies. Awake she is a force to be reckoned with.

August 20 -  Not a great selfie by any means but I think these type of shots keep you honest. I don't step on scales because I was bulimic in my 20s and 30s. I never want anything to be about a number so I try to make sure I feel healthy by taking my vitamins, hitting the gym, taking a circuit class and eating a balance of healthy food. During the summer I hit the gym at 4:45 am and was back home by 6 am so that I could be there for the kids. It felt great and I loved it. Now that I am back at work I take classes which works really well. I do love the gym and hope to figure out a way to get back. It has been 3 weeks.

August 21 - When Sage wakes from her naps she likes to nurse on our shirts. This was her nursing on my top. She will nurse for 45 minutes if you let her. It really is the only time you get to hold her so I will nurse if timing is right.

August 22 - Cleaning during the summer is how I keep the kids off their electronics when we are home. This particular day was cleaning all the ceiling fans. I think it is so important for them to clean. They need to do their fair share. I remind them when they say they don't want to that I also don't want to work, cook for them, clean, do their laundry, grocery shop and have to ask them to help. They are really good about now but only because they have been doing it since they are 3.

August 23 - This was before we found out Jinxy was a boy. Goddess decided it would be cute to put our cats in her stuffed animal's dress. Is it not the cutest?

August 24 -  Look at that crazyJinxy face. I love him so much. He is the sweetest cat.