Review: Pure Barre: Mile High 1

Pure Barre: Mile High 1
Carrie Rezabek Dorr, 2011

Carrie leads this 35 min chaptered workout in an open gym. You will need a small pilates style ball and a chair for this workout. Modification options are offered.

Carrie makes excellent use of the ball in both the standing & floor exercises and includes a short stretching segments between groups of exercises. Standing exercises include: ball squeezes, bun & thigh squeezes, rear leg lifts, & side leg raises. Floor exercises include: sit up & crunch variations, v sit series, and lower back work.

This is by far, my fav barre workout to date! I rate this a solid intermediate workout. Carrie provides the perfect amount of reps so that you will feel it in your muscles but wont feel "repped to death." Her form pointers & cuing are spot on and I really like her as an instructor and can't wait to try more from her. Received this dvd to review.

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GIVEAWAY: Dale and Thomas Popcorn Father's Day Variety Pack

I am so excited to announce another Dale and Thomas Popcorn giveaway! The last one was a huge success! Dale and Thomas popcorn is some seriously amazing popcorn! They offer a huge variety of delectable gourmet popcorn and at super reasonable prices. Keep reading & enter to win a Dale and Thomas Popcorn Father's Day Gift Box prize for your dad this Father's day. If you keep it for yourself I wont tell (or be surprised). The popcorn is so GOOD. I can not say enough how amazing Dale & Thomas Popcorn is- if you have had the pleasure of trying it you know why the Today's Show calls it the Rolls Royce of Popcorn! YUM! 

ENTER TO WIN THIS DELICIOUSLY AWESOME gift box and enter below to win one of your very own!

This handsome gift box contains four delicious varieties and each flavor will serve 2-4 people. Thats a lot of popcorn! Now just try & decide which flavor to start with- they all are so amazing! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Dale's Caramel Corn and DH's favorite is  the White Cheddar and Black Peppercorn. ALL so amazingly delicious- also can't get enough of their Hall of Fame Kettle Corn- yum!

   White Cheddar & Black Peppercorn

    Hall of Fame Kettle Corn    

Dale and Thomas has something for everyone on your shopping list. They make such wonderful gifts of course because of the amazing taste but also because of their lovely packaging-  makes an easy and astecically pleasing gift (and bonus: no need to wrap when their popcorns come in lovely tins, boxes, and baskets!). You are sure to find a flavor or sampler pack for every taste and occasion on your list. I know my mom would love their mothers day basket for mothers day and I know my dad would love their You Rock gift box! They have pre-made packages for: birthdays, get well soon, thank you, teachers appreciation and so much more! Dale and Thomas Popcorn is the perfect gift for your dad this Father's Day! 

Enter to win this Father's Day sampler and you or your dad can enjoy all four of the Dale & Thomas gourmet flavors!!! 

Mandatory entry: Check out the Dale and Thomas Popcorn website and tell me something you learned. along with your email address. 

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Entries will be accepted until 11:59 pm on 6/8/12and the winner will be selected using random.org random number generator and announced on  6/10. Contest open to US Residents in THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES & No P.O. BOXES.

I received a sample of this product to review. I was in no other way compensated for my honest review. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising I can not be held responsible for user errors in entering this contest, shipping errors, postage errors, damage in transit, or undelivered prizes.

REVIEW: Amy Dixon's Breathless Body 2: The Edge

Today's Review: Breathless Body 2: The Edge
Amy Dixon, 2012

Amy leads this 54 min all out cardio w/o in an open room w/ 3 backgrounders. You wont need any equipment for this workout and the dvd is fully chaptered. Each backgrounder performs a different intensity level from beginner to advanced, with Amy exercising at medium intensity.

The workout is comprised of four rounds, each round consisting of three repetitions of 3 exercises performed for 30 seconds each followed by a 15 second rest. There is a 2ish min rest between each round. During the break Amy shows you the upcoming 3 exercises

After the w/u exercises include: Russian dance, cross country skiing, plank hop ins, flying squat jacks, skater, plyo squat & heel click hops, diagonal plyo lunges, broad jump, plyo plank & pushup, tuck jumps, and plank jax & pushups. Before the cooldown Amy gives you a nonstop (no 15 sec breaks) 6 min of all the previous exercises.

My breakdown includes most of the advanced moves, following Amy I rate this a high intermediate workout. This dvd is great for most all exercisers - just follow the exerciser that meets your intensity requirements. Great to grow with, Amy provides great encouragement and cuing. The longer rest periods really allow for you to really give it your all for the next round. Great chaptering to fit into any time frame. I liked this one a lot more than BB 1-time went by quicker, enjoyed the exercises, more fun factor. I received this dvd to review

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Review: COREGEOUS with Jill Miller

Today's Reivew: COREGEOUSJill Miller Workout, 2012

COREGEOUS, newly released by Jill Miller in April 2012, is the latest workout by creator of Yoga Tune Up. With a total running time of 105 minutes, the DVD includes seven transformational workouts. From the main menu you have the option of selecting either of the four main sequences - as well as the option to Play All - or one of the three specialty workouts. For the workout you will need a stability ball, Yoga Tune-Up Therapy Balls, Soft Sponge ball and Yoga Block - substitutions include tennis balls, large book or a blanket. An optional mat will be needed depending on your workout surface.

COREGEOUS with Jill Miller contains four complete fifteen to twenty minute workouts:

• Core Re-Form provides a deep tissue massage to release knots and trigger points while activating connections to key respiratory muscles that support your spine and core.
• Get COREganized establishes proper spinal alignment and breathing patterns by using all of your "Coreso" muscles to improve access to the innermost abs including transverse abdominals, diaphragm, iliopsoas, obliques, and more!
• InCOREporate builds a strong lower back and revitalizes the muscles of the ribcage to stitch the seams of your torso together from top to bottom. Awaken quadratus lumborum, lattisimus dorsi, serratus anterior and more!
• Get COREgeous challenges your balance and engages all of your core muscles to master stability, agility and fluidity while challenging your balance in different gravitational planes. The entire body works together as one seamless unit.

The three supplementary workouts range from five to ten minutes and include Tubular Core Activation, which establishes proper breath mechanics, while Abdominal Massage improves overall circulation and locates abdominal knots and adhesions that prevent functional core reactivity, and Abdominal Churning shows you the spellbinding possibilities of "coreso" mastery.

COREGEOUS is a great addition to any exercise DVD library. The poses in the workout are designed to help eliminate stress, block out outside "energy" and other barriers to allow for the free flow of energy throughout your body. Jill does a wonderful job of carefully demonstrating and explaining each exercise so you can easily follow along. She provides lots of great information on how to properly perform each exercise and tells us which muscle were targeting. She has a wonderful demeanor and was great to workout with.

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Today's Tip: Dont Forget Eccentric Exercises

We like to work the muscles we can see in the mirror (like our abs), but we can't ignore our backsides, especially the muscles around our spine, Olson says. For example, we tend to crunch, curl, and shorten our abs, but it's also important to try some eccentric movements to help balance out the strength of those muscles during "lengthening" movements. Read more on Shape.

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GU Energy Labs: Roctane Ultra Endurance Drink

The Belles are SUPER excited to introduce to you to GU Energy Labs Roctane Ultra Endurance Drink! Roctane Ultra Endurance is a carbohydrate intensive energy drink for ultra distance and intense efforts. It contains the critical carbs and electrolyte replenishment that ultra endurance athletes need to compete at high levels- and that includes marathons, booty kicking exercise videos, or high intensity gym classes.

Roctane comes in a super light tasting, easy to mix formula for fueling hour after hour after hour. It also contains caffeine, taurine, and beta-alanine to help increase performance, by decreasing perceived effort, helping to prevent heart and muscle fatigue. Perfect for all our intense workouts! I work out in the early morning so I can always use that extra energy burst that Roctane Ultra Endurance provides. It comes in Tropical Fruit, Lemon Lime, and Grape.

  What’s in Roctane: Each serving contains 240 calories of complex and simple carbs that is optimized for rapid absorption and energy accessibility and key electrolytes such as sodium and potassium so you can get your calories andhydration all in one drink.

• Ideal carbohydrate ratio - Unique ratio of complex and simple carbohydrates are podium-proven to better maintain glucose levels than simple or complex carbs alone
• Key electrolytes - Sodium and potassium properly maintain hydration
• Taurine - Can help maintain heart & muscle performance during prolonged exercise which would otherwise lead to fatigue and decreased performance
• Caffeine (except grape flavor) - Stimulates the central nervous system and reduces pain perception leading to prolonged exercise, delayed fatigue and increased performance
• Beta-Alanine - Supplements dietary beta-alanine to improve muscle buffering capacity and performance during intense efforts
• Branch Chain Amino Acids (Leucine, Valine, Isoleucine) – Shown to serve as an additional fuel source (when taken with carbohydrates), reduce muscle damage, enhance recovery and delay fatigue – all critical during intense or long efforts
• Histidine Amino Acid – helps to buffer Ph during exercise

Benefits we Love:

• Consistency - it mixes easily and isn’t chalky like most calorie dense drinks on the market
• Taste - it’s light- you’ll be surprised there are 240 calories in there
• Performance - key ingredients are specifically designed for long and intense endeavors

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WINNER: 10 Pounds Down Cardio Abs DVD with Jessica Smith

Congrats to the winner of  Jessica Smith's NEW 10 Pounds Down Cardio Abs DVD:  Rebecca who said...She has been a featured trainer for Exercise TV and Seventeen Magazine, and is the creator of the 10 Pounds DOWN DVD Series and co-creator of the Yin Yang Fusion Workout method. 

Thank you to everyone who entered and a HUGE thanks to our sponsor, Guillermo Gomez & Martial Fusion! The winner has been emailed and has48 hours to respond to claim her fabulous prize!!!

LOVE! Dazzle Dry Nail Lacquers: Nothing Works Better or FASTER

Introducing THE complete Nail Lacquer system for women (or men) on the go: Dazzle Dry - nothing works better or faster!!! Dazzle Dry cuts your manicure time in more than half!!!! Honestly the main reason why I dont do my nails as often as I'd like is that it puts me out of commission for so long- waiting for the fingers or toes to dry. Well not anymore- with Dazzle Dry! I am SOOOO impressed with the quality and drying time of Dazzle Dry and know you will be too!!! And guess what- its Vegan!!!Check out the Dazzle Dry Webstore!

Dazzle Dry combines fast drying nail polish (in a huge assortment of fabulous colors!) with a quick drying top coat & base coat to cut your manicure time by more than half! In fact- Dazzle Dry manicures dry in 5 minutes! Dazzle Dry is specially made for natural nails but they also have directions for use with synthetic nails as well- just follow a few different steps. Either way- its quick, its easy and it provides a gorgeous, smooth, and hard finish in no time flat!

Dazzle Dry is 100% formaldehyde-free, toluene-free,  DBP-free, and camphor-free!!!! Your nails stay chip free for up to four weeks with Dazzle Dry! Their special high gloss formulas strengthen natural nails and will not yellow your nails! Dazzle Dry stays on longer than normal polishes but is just as easy to remove - simply use your regular polish remover. Best yet- no UV lamp needed to achieve your gorgeous rock hard finish in only 5 minutes!

Here are a few of my favorite shades of Dazzle Dry. It was hard to choose- they offer SO many gorgeous shades!

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SHOUT OUT: Linwoods Superfoods: Delicious. Nutritious.

I had the absolute pleasure of reviewing a fabulous superfoods company: Linwoods Health Foods and I am very excited to tell you all about them and their outstanding superfoods! We all no how important it is to get proper nutrition, fiber, and essential fatty acids into out diets, but with our busy lives- it can be a challenge. Well not anymore- enter Linwoods: 

Linwoods is such a great product for a variety of people ranging from fitness experts, active bloggers, fitness dvd lovers, busy stay at home mom’s, busy career gals, and our entire families! With its high nutritional content, it acts as an easy “link to good food”.  They come in six flavorful varieties including:

-       Ground Organic Flaxseed

-       Ground Flaxseed, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Walnuts, & CoQ10

-       Ground Flax, Sunflower, Pumpkin, & Sesame Seeds & Goji Berries

-       Ground Flaxseed, Cocoa, Strawberries, & Blueberries

-       Ground Flaxseed & Goji Berries

-       Shelled Organic Hemp

Each flavor is packed full of essential fatty acids, protein, iron, calcium, magnesium and essential vitamins and minerals and all the flaxseed combinations have a large amount of Omega-3’s as well. Linwoods ground seeds, nuts and berries can add that healthy boost to almost everything you eat. And don't forget that ALL Linwoods products are GLUTEN FREE and have NO ADDED SUGAR!!! Next on my shopping list is their Flaxseed, Cocoa, Strawberries, & Blueberries! YUM! I had the pleasure of reviewing:

Linwoods Ground Flax, Sunflower, Pumpkin, & Sesame Seeds & Goji Berries:

I was SUPER excited to have the opportunity to try this as I LOVE pumpkin and flax and have been wanting to try goji berries for some time. I am happy to report that it is SO yummy and super super versatile! I love adding it to my vanilla or fruit smoothies in the mornings. Health Benefits: energy rich blends are nutritionally dense to support a balanced diet and active lifestyle. Gluten free. No added sugar. Nurture by nature. Cold-ground to protect the essential fatty acids and all the nutritional goodness contained in the seeds and berries. Ground seeds and berries aid quick & easy absorption into the body, providing an immediate energy source and a range of health benefits. 

Linwoods Organic Help:

I had the pleasure of reviewing  their Organic Hemp. It contains an ideal ratio of essential fatty adds Omega 3, 6, & 9, beneficial for sustainable good health and it is a complete protein, I have been adding it to my cereal and oatmeal- which usually lack protein so this is the perfect way to up the nutritional anty of all your foods! It is perfect food for a vegan diet and is one of few complete plant proteins. Health Benefits Include: Omega 3, 6 & 9: A balanced ratio of these polyunsaturated fatty acids may help to maintain a healthy heart and may help to promote a healthy immune system. It is also packed with dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and helps maintain regularity and cholesterol levels that are already within normal range. 

There are SO many ways to use all the delicious Linwoods varities but if you need some help check tou their yummy Recipe Ideas online and here are a few easy ways to get more health into your day: 

• Breakfast: Jump start your metabolism with a boost of energy, add to: oatmeal, hot or cold cereals, granola, muffins, yogurt, fruit, fruit & vegetable smoothies, eggs, pancakes & waffles.
• Lunch: For a delicious and nutritious lunch add to: salads, salad dressings, cottage cheese, soup, sandwiches, wraps. 
• Evening: For a nutritious and tasty boost to your evening meal, add to: pasta, pizza, rice dishes, casseroles, stuffings, stir-fry, sauces, cous cous, baked potatoes. 
• Sweets: Top a yogurt parfait, mix with ice cream, add to cake, cookie and sweet bread recipes, blend in a milkshake. 

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I received a sample of this product to review. I was in no other way compensated for my honest review. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. 

Nutrisystem Week 11 Update: 9.1 Lbs Down

Nutrisystem Total Eleven Week Loss: 9.1 lbs

This weeks loss: 0 lbs

Blah. 

Ive been feeling not so hot this week, stomach issues, head aches, etc. It has been going around here big time. So my eating was not quite as good as it should have been. Boo- Im pretty dissapointed but whatever. The week is over and Im already onto a new week.  I will say I have never been one of those people that ever loses weight when Im not feeling well lol. I am more prone to bad eating when not feeling my best...

My stomach issues seemed to lighten up mid-week so I did some super intense workouts and I will just say that they def increased my appetite and I felt just hungry all day some days. I can only go so long being hungry before I just overdue it. But all in all- no loss, no gain this week.  I am going to strategize and plan better for the upcoming week and will certainly see better numbers!

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REVIEW & RAVE: Wholesale Halloween Costumes!



I have discovered THE one stop costume shop: Wholesale womens Halloween Costumes!! They have costumes for the entire family. For the little ones, the in-betweens, mom and dad! They offer a fantastic selection including couples costumes, accessories, wigs, jewelry, and so much more! I had the absolute pleasure of reviewing the Womens 80's Party Girl Costume. Keep reading for a complete review!

Totally radical- isnt i!!! Included in the costume is the camisole, corset, reversible pettiskirt, and hot pink leg warmers! LOVE it! It will be a BIG hit at the upcoming 80's party we are attending. I think Ill get some cute chunky bangle bracelets from  Wholesale Halloween Costumes to complete my look and I have a pair of jelly shoes ready to go!

Wholesale Halloween Costumes website is extremely user friendly and they include fabulous easy to read & understand size charts! Another thing I found super-exciting is that they offer free size exchanges- so if you happen to order the wrong size, you can exchange it for the right size for FREE! Love that you can search by gender, couples, accessories, size- basically any search criteria you can imagine will get you to exactly what you are looking for!

I also love that when searching for my 80's costume- I see in the side bar some accessories that I might want (Ok I do want!) Their smart website matches jewelry, wigs, shoes, and more to perfectly accessorize your costume and give you a complete look! Here are some fun items that are on my wishlist to complete my 80's costume. Slouch socks, neon gloves, chunky bangle jewelry, and a fun punk wig- MUST HAVE THEM ALL :) 

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Rave: Zilch Sugar Free Drink Mixer!!!

I am beyond excited to introduce you to a wonderful company: Zilch Mixers- a fabulous calorie free beverage mixer company! Zilch Mixers TASTE AMAZING! They are the perfect way to eliminate all those extra liquid calories from your diet! Whether you want a slushy margarita or a virgin strawberry daiquiri- Zilch Mixers has you covered! Zilch is perfect for dieters, diabetics, bariatric patients and anyone who appreciates a great Margarita, or that perfect Daiquiri. Zilch complements a low carbohydrate lifestyle, almost any national diet program, or healthy eating plan. And Zilch tastes great! Celebrate Your Diet with Zilch Sugar Free Mixers. 

I have tried other sugar free mixers and eh- they did not taste good. So I am beyond excited to introduce Zilch to you because both their Sugar Free Margarita AND their Sugar Free Strawberry Daiquiri mixers taste amazing! Here are some of my favorite Zilch Products:

• Zilch Mixers Margarita Singles-convenient single serving packets that are easy to toss in your purse for a night on the town!
• Zilch Mixers Daiquiri Singles- perfect for a single drink or add five and make a picture to share with your friends!
• Gallon Zilch Mixers Party Packet- perfectly portioned to be used in conjunction with the handy Zilch Mixers Original Store 'N Pour container. Perfect to mix up for a girls night in, or for a neighborhood BBQ.

These handy packets are the PERFECT convenient size to stash in your purse or pocket to take with you to a night on the town, dinner with your significant other, or to mix up your own drink at home! Tastes delicious with or without alcohol- anytime youre in the mood for a fruity blended drink- add some water and ice to a Zilch Mixer Strawberry Daiquiri packet and enjoy- in the mood for an adult drink? Just add the alcohol of your choice and enjoy (responsibly of course!)

Did you know that a typical margarita has over 500 calories!!!! The majority of that is the sugary mixer, with Zilch mixers you are only getting the calories from the alcohol NONE from your yummy Zilch mixer! You can save over 400 calories PER DRINK by swapping your regular margarita or daiquiri with a delicious Zilch Mixer! I just toss a Zilch packet in my purse and order a tequila and water from the restaurant, add my Zilch and enjoy a guilt free cocktail!

Zilch Mixers tastes WONDERFUL! NO aftertaste, no strange artificial taste. I had the pleasure of trying the Zilch Margarita mixers and they blended up a delicious lo-cal adult beverage quick and simple- add water, ice, zilch and tequila and enjoy! Great on the rocks or blended, with or without alcohol!

I can not wait to try the Strawberry Daiquiri Zilch drinks and on my shopping list for my next party- the 1 Gallon Zilch Mixers Party Packet 1 Zilch Mixers Original Store 'N Pour - which are guaranteed to please the crowd! 

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I received a sample of this product to review. I was in no other way compensated for my honest review. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. 

RAVE & REVIEW: Fierce Force by Anni Mairs (LOVE)

Today's Review: Fierce Force
Anni Mairs, 2012 ***** (5 of 5 stars)

Believe it or not - this is Anni's best yet! Hard to believe seeing how much I love her previous workouts! Annie works out in a white set with 2 backgrounders. You will only need dumbbells for this fully chaptered workout. Total running time is 80 minutes and that includes two 40 minute workouts with the warmup and cooldown.

She keeps with the Force format of 1 exercise performed for 1 minute, followed by a 15 second break. I was able to use heavier weights in this than her previuos workouts making this a thorough strength and cardio workout. Each workout contains 2 circuits and you perform the exercises in each circuit twice.

Workout One: After the warmup you move into circuit 1(lower body focus), exercises include: squat & overhead press, weighted running, row -lunge-squat-press, & 180 hops & lat raise. Then onto circuit 2 (upper body focus), exercises include: renegade rows & pushups, burpees, 1 arm crab hold w/  clean & press, static lunge & bi curl, weighted & squat jacks w/ floor touch.

Workout Two: After the warmup you move into circuit 3 (core focused), exercises include: oblique double crunches, plank to pike hops & plank side knee pulls, scissor jacks with dumbbells, windmill, and weighted knee pulls. Then onto circuit 4 (total body focus), exercises include: shuffle & overhead pulldown,  rock the baby (dumbbell), weighted squat hops, side lunge to curtsy, weighted crisscross jacks & floor touch.

This is an advanced dvd! Both 40 minute workouts are booty kickers but the time really flies because of the one minute increments and short rest periods. Anni really makes the most of your time - I was drenched with sweat and my lungs were on fire by the end! Love the format, excellent cuing, and unique & fun exercises. Love that each circuit is focused to one body area but also includes other muscle groups as well. I received this dvd to review.

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Today's Tip: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EXERCISE EXPERTS 

"If your club has trainers, movement specialists, physical therapists, nutritionists, or registered dietitians, use them!" Olson says. "They are skilled to determine some needs you may have that are not obvious but could prevent you from making progress or possibly causing you injury." Read more on Shape.

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COFFEE LOVE: Sogno Coffee (YUM!)

At Sogno Coffeehouse, they know it all starts with the beans... Truth be told, many people have not had the pleasure of enjoying a real quality coffee. No matter the price, brand, or packaging, it all comes down to the beans. Sogno roasts only the finest Arabica beans in their one of a kind, custom-built roaster. The product is unrivaled: the aroma, the body, and that very first sip... it's like un sogno, a dream! Seriously- try Sogno and tell me its not absolutely fantastic! Robust and delicious- it is the definition of delicious quality coffee. And you all know I am PICKY about my coffee! Sogno will definitely be added to my shopping list (again & again & again)!

Sogno offers their coffee in a variety of blends- from decaf to bold and everything in between! AND you can choose whole bean, drip grind, Turkish grind, and French press grind- seriously customized to your exact tastes and grind needs!

I had the pleasure of trying their Sole & Vento varities. I have a French press at home so I went for that option. Its hard to find coffee (let alone GOOD quality coffee) available in French press grind so I was very eager to try them- yum yum! I was PLEASANTLY surprised and I will admit neither bag lasted very long in my house :) yum yum!

Sole - The Sun [ Bold ]

Power and majesty-heat and radiance. It lights our world and warms our bones. It is a constant, a necessity for life. It is the god of gods and source of all life. It creates shadows and balances the pull of the moon.

Vento - The Wind [ Espresso ]

It can cool the sun’s power, blow away the clouds or playfully cool a warm day. Cool, hot or frigid a welcomed friend or untamed force.

Both varieties are superb, brew up wonderfully robust & smooth. I happily recommend Sogno Coffee to all my blogging friends! Check them out today!

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I received a sample of this product to review. I was in no other way compensated for my honest review. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.