Renew Voxbox

I love being able to try out products before having dish out tons of money just to find out if it works for me or not. Influenster is my favorite way to get those samples because it offers me things I might never have tried before. I got chosen for the #renewvoxbox campaign and I am not disappointed! The products are natural so even though I wouldn't have thought to try most of them before I have no problem giving them a shot.

My box include: Not Your Mother's Naturals Matcha Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom Nutrient Rich Butter Masque. This smelled beyond yummy and left my frizzy postpartum hair feeling soft and smooth!                                                                                                                                             

SumBody Natural Handmade Soap (Ahh-Vocado bar). This yummy soap is made with tons of good for you oils (from their site Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Safflower Oil, Olive Oil, Castor Oil, Avocado, Mica, and sum Scent Blend.)  and the smell is excellent, a nice citrusy lemon/lime smell. I was so happen to see the ingredient list and let my eczema kiddo try this one out. She had no troubles using this even though her skin is a mess and most things burn!  I don't get anything for sharing the link! https://www.sumbody.com/product/ahh-vocado-natural-soap/


Splenda Naturals Stevia Sweetener I still haven't tried this one yet but hopefully I will find a reason too soon! Maybe to sweeten some coffee

Garnier SkinActive All-In-1 Cleanser & Makeup Remover. Oh my gosh this stuff is soooo much better than the cheapy stuff I had been using. I didn't feel oily after removing my makeup and to top it off it actually removed ALL the makeup! Normally when I use my other stuff I look like a raccoon after I get done washing my face because there is still so much makeup left. This makeup remover was even able to get off all of my Lipsense color and I can't even do that with actual Lipsense remover! Plus it didn't taste nasty. Note I don't normally try to taste makeup remover but every time I use the Lipsense remover I always end up accidentally tasting it and its gross.

Garnier SkinActive Soothing 3-in-1 Moisturizer Day/Night Mask. I am currently undecided on this moisturizer. It is very thick and I could definitely feel it on. The smell is very mellow which is nice. Luckily the little sample back has enough in it for me to try out for a couple of days. I know I will be in desperate need of moisturizer after spending the day in the sun, which will be a great test for it!

Salted Caramel Dip

I am constantly hungry! Nursing will do that to a girl 😂This dip is a perfect, tasty snack that I can feel good about. I get some protein with it because of the Greek yogurt and I can swap out animal crackers for fruit. If I want to be even healthier I can use a different flavor of mix and add more fruit! Probably the best part though, is that the kids will eat it.

Salted Caramel Snack Dip by Allison Maier Sauve

Recipe:

4 oz softened cream cheese

2 tbs sour cream

1/2 container vanilla Greek yogurt (single serve size)

1/2 package Party Time Mixes Salted Caramel Dip Mix*

1/4 c mini chocolate chips (reserve 1 tsp for topping)

2 tbs caramel baking bits (reserve a few for topping)

Instructions:

1.  Combine all ingredients (except those being reserved) in a small bowl and mix well.

2. Refrigerate mix for at least 2 hours for added flavor.

3. Top with reserved mini chocolate chips and caramel.

4. Shown served with animal crackers, substitute with your favorite dipping food or eat with a spoon! 

*Substitute with your favorite Party Time Mixes Dessert Mix.

Turkey Pinwheels

With the Super Bowl quickly approaching, I am on the hunt for easy and none messy snacks to serve. This pinwheel recipe would be perfect! And if you don't enjoy spicy, substitute with your favorite Party Time Mixes dip. There are so many to choose from and they are super easy to use. Made in a nut free facility with the best ingredients! If you are interested in learning more about them or being a part of my personal specials, request to join the FB group! 

Turkey Pinwheels by Missy Joe

Recipe:

4 flour tortillas

4 oz cream cheese, softened

4-5 slices deli turkey, chopped

2 tbsp orange bell pepper, finely chopped

1/2 c mayonnaise

2 tbsp Party Time Mixes Texas Ranch Dip Mix*

Instructions: 

1. Mix all ingredients, except tortillas, in a bowl. Mix until well blended.

2. Spread mix evenly on each tortilla.

3. Take one side of tortilla and tightly roll up completely. 

4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

5. Right before serving, cut into 2 inch sections.

*Substitute with your favorite Party Time Mixes Dip Mix!

Mini Gingerbread Cookies with Egg Nog Cheesecake

This perfect cookie recipe just screams Merry Christmas! Such a wonderful blend of both ginger bread and egg nog flavors. This is perfect for that cookie exchange or just to wow friends and family at that holiday get together. If you aren't a fan of egg nog you can substitute with your favorite PTM dessert mix because they all make a wonderful cheesecake. It is beyond easy to get super creative 💖

Mini Gingerbread Cookies with Egg Nog Cheesecake by Candice Crook 

Gingerbread Cookie Cups:

Recipe: 

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon ground

1 tsp ginger ground

1/2 tsp cloves ground

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature

1 cup light brown sugar packed

1/4 cup molasses

1 large egg room temperature

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease mini cupcake pan

2. In a medium bowl whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter, molasses, and brown sugar till pale and fluffy (2-3mins). Add egg and beat until combined.

4. Reduce speed to low and add in dry ingredients. Mix until combined.

5. Using a small cookie scoop (1 tbsp) scoop dough into muffin tins, press down to flatten.

6. Bake for approx. 7 mins or until mostly set, but still soft in the middle.

7. Remove from oven and immediately use a teaspoon measuring spoon to press firmly down in the center to create a well. Cool in pans for 10mins, loosen each slightly by twisting it in the pan. Cool for 5 more minutes then remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

Eggnog Cheesecake Filling:

Using Party Time Mixes Egg Nog Dessert Mix*, prepare package with 8oz cream cheese, softened and mix well. Fold in 8oz cool whip and piped into cookie cups!

*Substitute with your favorite Party Time Mixes Dessert Mix flavor. 

Taffy Apple Snickers Pie

If it isn't obvious yet with the recipes I share, I have a huge sweet tooth! This recipe is no exception. This would be a great pie to serve after Christmas dinner or in the middle of July when you need a cool treat. Would you keep this recipe as it is or would you bake the apples to make them soft? Either way you are in for a treat!

Taffy Apple Snickers Pie by Mikayla Vance Jeppesen

Recipe:

8 oz cream cheese

8 oz whipped cream

1 package Party Time Mixes Taffy Apple Dessert Mix

2 green apples

3 snickers bars

1 premade pie crust

Instructions:

1. Combine Taffy Apple Dessert Mix and cream cheese, mixing well.

2. Fold in whipped cream.

3. Cut apples into bite size pieces and fill pie crust.

4. Cut snickers into small pieces and add to apple bites in the bottom of the pie crust.

5. Pour caramel sauce on top of candy and apples.

6. Smooth the Taffy Apple Dessert Mix over the top of what is already in the pie crust.

7. Chill for about 1 hour or freeze overnight and serve frozen. 

Loaded Hash Browns

These week, at some point, I plan on making breakfast for dinner and this recipe will be perfect! I will be making these hash browns and either pancakes or waffles! Added bonus, if I don't want the Loaded Potato flavor, I can substitute any dip mix in this recipe. What mix would you choose? Also instead of "regular" hash browns (the shredded kind) I am going to use my favorite, the cubed kind!

Loaded Hasbrowns by Heather Bigger

Recipe: 

12 oz Pork Sausage

15 oz Hashbrowns (half of a 30 oz bag)

1/2 package of Party Time Mixes Loaded Baked Potato Dip Mix

1-1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese

Instructionis:

1. Brown the pork sausage in a pan on the stove.

2. Add the hashbrowns and the Loaded Potato Dip Mix to the pan.

3. Add hash browns to pan and brown (Mix in about 3/4-1 cup of cheese near the end of this process)

4. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of the potatoes and allow it to melt.

Garden Spinach Chicken Pasta

Not only can dinner be easy, it can be healthy. This delicious chicken pasta dish is easy to do and you can easily substitute out ingredients to make it healthier. This would be great over brown rice. This is going on this weeks meal plan! Use Garden Spinach or find another flavor that would make an excellent substitue at my site.

Garden Spinach Chicken Pasta by Jade Beavers

Recipe:

1/2 package Party Time Mixes Garden Spinach Dip Mix

1 1/4 stick butter

2 chicken breast

4 oz cream cheese

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

1 lb prepared pasta

1/4 t Salt

1/4 t Pepper

1/4 t Onion Powder

1/4 t Garlic Powder 

Instructions:

1. Dice chicken breast into small pieces and saute with 1/4 stick of butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder until cooked through.

2. Drain off any excess liquid.

3. Add the rest of the butter and cream cheese and melt.

4. Add heavy cream along with 1/2 package of Party Time Mixes Garden Spinach Dip Mix stirring well over medium heat. 

5. Once all ingredients are well blended, add shredded cheese and let simmer 3-5 minutes. 

6. Serve over prepared pasta.