Xyla Mints

One tiny XYLA mint packs a big punch of cool freshness in a matter of seconds!

These mints are sweetened with you guessed it…Xylitol. But what is that exactly? Xylitol is extracted from North-American grown hardwood trees and turned into a white crystalline granule that looks and tastes like sugar. We’re not scientists so we can’t explain exactlyhow this miracle happens but we do know that Xylitol doesn’t have the usual negative side effects associated with sugar— it’s low calorie, low carb, diabetic safe and basically guilt free. Lots of dentists and dental associations give the thumbs up to Xylitol too so this is truly a case where you can have your cake, I mean candy, and eat it too!

Cassava Crunch Beet with Goat Cheese Root Chips

The color of these chips alone made us want to try them but the flavor is what keeps us coming back for more! Made with just cassava root, beets, and goat cheese with a touch of sunflower oil and salt these plant-based snacks are gluten free, grain & corn free and have no added sugar. Cassava is high in vitamin c, folate and magnesium and is a good source of fiber. A snack with benefits! If you can’t have dairy, check out the Sea Salt version.

Simple Mills Rosemary & Sea Salt Almond Flour Crackers

These herbalicious crackers are great to eat on their own and can also be paired with cheese and dips. Made from 10 simple ingredients: Nut & Seed Flour Blend (Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Flax), Tapioca, Cassava, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Rosemary, Organic Onion, Organic Garlic, Sea Salt, Organic Pepper, and Rosemary Extract so they’re free of gluten, grains, soy, corn, dairy & emulsifiers. Whether you have dietary restrictions or not, they’re worth trying!

Soap Nuts from Four Nuts by Nature

This USDA certified organic and sustainable laundry detergent grows on the Sapindus mukorossi (Soap Berry) tree in the Himalayas. You literally take 4 of the berry shells aka “Soap Nuts”, put them in the small muslin bag (inside the big bag), toss it in the washer with your clothes and press start. These 4 little nuts will wash 4-6 loads of laundry (or even more if you have a high efficiency washer)!! How is this possible? Well, once the nuts come in contact with water, the active ingredient Saponin, is immediately released. As we discovered on the website, Saponin is an all-natural surfactant* which lowers the surface tension between your clothing & your wash water bonding itself to the fibers of your clothing literally lifting and removing your stains, dirt, grease and grime while simultaneously eliminating any odors and naturally softening your clothes. Good for whites, colors or delicates, these Soap Nuts are anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, biodegradable, compostable, non-toxic, fragrance-free, and hypoallergenic! This is a laundry day game changer for us!

Also look for their Wool Dryer Balls in the same aisle which take the place of dryer sheets. We can’t wait to try those next!

*Yes, we had to look this word up: surface-active agent

Banza Mac & Cheese

First, let us say that we love the Banza company mission: to make the foods you love, love you back. Well, we are loving their pasta “powered by chickpeas” and now they’ve taken the classic pasta staple you grew up with and made it even better! These gluten-free, chickpea noodles cook in about 5 minutes. Add the package of cheesy goodness and you have yourself a mac & cheese with 2x the protein, 8x the fiber and a way better solution to making a kid-friendly dinner in a snap. We know quite a few hard-working adults who keep this on hand in their pantry as well:)

Good Mix Blend 11

For a great way to start the day, try GOOD MIX BLEND 11—a nutritious blend of 11 superfoods: organic chia seeds, goji berries, raw cacao nibs, amaranth, millet, pepitas, sesame seeds, flaxseeds, buckwheat, coconut, almonds—each chosen for their mineral and nutritional properties (high protein, omega-3 and antioxidants). Mix it in with your favorite yogurt, add some to your morning smoothie, or use it as a topping for just about anything at any time of the day. Good mix is GOOD!