April 13, 2016
A taste of Spain! We were graced with samples from the Ines Rosales line of products, and boy, were there some pretty happy TrailblazerGirls that day! These unique products are made by hand in Spain from a traditional family recipe. Let’s start with the Tortas – both savory and sweet. All-natural and made with extra […]
April 8, 2016
Healthy cookies? Yes, please! Our friends at Laura’s Wholesome Junk Food make some awesomely delicious cookies. They are oh-so moist and flavorful and made with no refined sugar, no artificial ingredients, no trans fats, and no preservatives. Currently, they have 6 flavors available on their website: Oatmeal Raisin, Vanilla Vanilla, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, Cranberry Breakfast […]
April 6, 2016
A taste of India! Our friends at Maya Kaimal shared their wonderful creations with us that are inspired by the many different regions and flavors of India. First, let’s talk about the Chickpea Chips that initially attracted us to Maya Kaimal. These are thin wisps of delicious yumminess made out of chickpea flour. They are […]
March 30, 2016
An inspired name for a bar…umm chew! UMCHU Bars are tasty, hand made bars, or as they say, “hand forged”. Containing limited ingredients (at most 5) but loads of flavor, these bars are just right for a snack on the trail, nosh on the slopes, or pick-me-up in the afternoon. Free of wheat, corn, soy, […]
March 28, 2016
Share the LOVE! Our friends at Love Grown Foods shared some of their LOVE with us in their tasty, healthy foods. We tried their Oat Clusters and Super Oats Packets – lots of flavors to choose from and all were really delicious. Of the Oat Clusters, the chocolate lovers on the team liked the Cocoa […]
March 24, 2016
Be green and clean! Planet is a small company based in beautiful British Columbia that makes some wonderful, environmentally friendly cleaning products. We tested their 2X Ultra Laundry Detergent, and we were bowled over by how well it worked. It’s very concentrated so just a little cleans a big load of dirty TrailblazerGirl laundry. Note […]
March 24, 2016
Seriously addictive! Rain City Crunch from our friends at Sisters Baking Company is the perfect TrailblazerGirl snack. It’s crunchy. It’s salty. It’s sweet. It’s nutty. It’s fruity. It’s gluten free. It’s absolutely delicious! Only high quality ingredients are used – all natural, no GMOs, no trans fats. These granola snacks come in a convenient, resealable […]
March 23, 2016
Looking for a healthy energy drink? We just tried Hiball Sparkling Energy Waters and Hiball Organic Energy Drinks, and we highly recommend them. Made with a propriety blend of guarana, ginseng, caffeine, and Vitamins B3, B5, B6, B12, these energy drinks provide you with a clean boost without any crash or jitteriness. Each 8.4 ounce […]
March 23, 2016
Celebrate the inaugural National Chia Day with our friends at Mamma Chia! Last year we introduced you to the line of chia-based products from Mamma Chia and shared with you all the wonderful health benefits of this little seed. Recall that it’s the richest plant-based source of Omega-3s and is loaded with lots of other good stuff […]
March 21, 2016
Remember the song, “Three is a Magic Number”, originally from the Schoolhouse Rock TV series? Okay, maybe we are dating ourselves, but three is definitely a magic number for Laiki Rice Crackers! Only three ingredients yet deliciously magic! These gluten-free, vegan, allergy-friendly snacks are made with either wholegrain red or black rice, oil and salt. […]
March 18, 2016
Voila, a taste of France! Our friends at Victoria’s Kitchen sent us some samples of their new line of European-inspired drinks. With a selection of four flavors, Original Almond Water, Coconut Almond Water, Organic Ginger Lemonade, and Organic Ginger/Peach Lemonade Tea, you have a unique beverage that has only 50 calories, no artificial ingredients or […]
February 15, 2016
Get the case that reflects your active TrailblazerGirl lifestyle. Our friends at Urban Armor Gear have just released a great case that will protect your laptop from the elements and clumsy hands. Designed with a hard armor shell with impact absorbing corners, their cases have been drop-tested to ensure that your precious cargo is safe. […]
January 21, 2016
Capture all your TrailblazerGirl adventures with the U-Shot from our friends at XSories. A super-lightweight, telescopic camera pole, weighing in at only 4 ounces, it’s easy to pop in your backpack, purse or bag. It can lock into lengths from 7 inches up to 1.5 feet and has a swivel head to position your camera […]
January 20, 2016
If you love ginger, you will appreciate this drink. Our friends from Minnesota shared their ginger-infused beverage, Superior Switchel, with us, and we found it to have a very unique taste. Apparently, this was a popular beverage in the 19th century among thirsty farmers who were harvesting hay (haymakers). Superior Switchel has the traditional ingredients […]
January 15, 2016
Up your game with the 94Fifty Smart Basketball. This basketball training tool and accompanying app will help you improve your shooting and ball handling skills. It will track shots made/missed, shot release speed, shot arc, shot backspin, shot speed and arc, power dribbling, dribble speed, and dribble control. The battery is rechargeable and has an 8 […]
January 15, 2016
Pamper yourself with the Contoured & Comfortable Sleep Mask from our friends at Bedtime Bliss. Sometimes all you need is a little darkness to help you get to sleep, and this mask is just perfect. With a special patented contoured design, your eyes are allowed complete freedom of movement which is important for restful REM […]
January 14, 2016
How’s your gut today? Okay, maybe a bit personal, but if you’re like most of us, you could use a little help in the digestive health department. Enter our friends from GoodBelly with their line of special probiotic products: By The Glass, PlusShot, StraightShot, and SuperShot. You may recall that probiotics augment your digestion, immune […]
December 11, 2015
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2015 reviews in the Urban category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the healthy drink that is music to your tastebuds, Humm Kombucha. Rounding out […]
November 24, 2015
Mrs. Barr’s Natural Foods’ goal is to “create healthy food that tastes great”, and we think they are definitely exceeding their goal! Their handmade granola, trail mix, and granola bars contain all natural ingredients that are organic and locally sourced when possible. Plus 10% of their profits go toward children’s organizations. With 6 varieties of […]
November 23, 2015
How much can you fit in something the size of a credit card? Quite a bit, if you are Victorinox! From the folks that bring you the eminent Swiss Army Knife…behold, the SwissCard Lite! This model contains an extraordinary 13 items tucked away in a card that fits in the palm of your hand. Here’s […]
November 13, 2015
Mmmm, crunch, crunch! Our friends at Tosi, Finnish for true, have truly created a super-delicious snack that is filled with simple, true, healthy ingredients. Individually wrapped with 2 servings per bar, these yummies are brimming with nuts, flaxseed, sesame seeds, chia seeds and just the right amount of cane juice and sea salt to satisfy […]
November 9, 2015
A great gift for you and your TrailblazerGirl-friends! The Micro-Nail from our friends at Emjoi solves the problem of blah-looking nails without having to make a trip to the salon. Put on your girlie hat and check out this amazing device that buffs and shines your nails in just a few minutes (yes, really, it […]
November 5, 2015
Above and beyond organic! The Organic Granola from our friends at From the Fields’ is super delicious. They are handmade and baked fresh daily without preservatives, chemical additives or artificial flavorings. We love that with each bite you can taste the individual flavors of the oats, nuts, dried fruit, and seeds with just the slightest […]
November 3, 2015
Nuts, seeds, and wholesome goodness caked together in a yummy bar! It’s Superfood Crumble and Seedbar from our friends at Elemental. Created by a caring mom searching for healthy, clean food to give to her autistic daughter, these bars and bites are handmade in small batches and contain only unprocessed, organic ingredients with a touch […]