I was recently offered an opportunity to try Torani syrups as part of SheSpeaks "Torani's Authentic Coffeehouse Flavor" Program. I was very happy with what I found.
You can see my complete review on SheSpeaks here: Sugar Free Vanilla Torani Review on SheSpeaks.
This stuff is fan-freaking-tastic!! I LOVE the sugar free as I drink diet anyways. It turns every soda into a creamsicle flavored delight! I do agree with some of the other reviews that a pour spout would be great. I think you can buy them separately as I've seen some in coffee houses... But alas, for my purposes I used a shot glass. Adding a shot of Torani to a drinking glass, followed by ice and then add in Diet Sierra Mist w/Cranberry is amazing... It takes me back to being a kid and begging my parents for an italian soda at the little coffee shacks they'd stop off at to get their lattes. My seven year old son has decided they're his new favorite drink and my husband keeps "sneaking" it when he thinks I'm not looking... All in all, it's definitely worth recommending.
Torani is available in over 120 flavors including regular and sugar free (made w/Splenda) and they're good in everything from italian sodas to coffee to lemonades. The flavors range from the basics such as vanilla and caramel to the "what the -- " category with BACON!
As for the deal part of the review, you can go to www.Torani.com and save 10% w/code "shespeaks". I highly recommend the sugar free vanilla for everything and the sugar free caramel for all things coffee related. Let me know what you think once you try them by leaving a comment... ;-)
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Nescafe Tasters Choice- The Tasters Team
Another day, another post...
Today I'm typing about the Tasters Team. Nescafe Tasters Choice is one of my favorite coffees. The instant vanilla is excellent! A while back ago I applied to and was accepted into the Tasters "Team".. As such, I participate in some fun activities and surveys and am rewarded with points that are redeemable for some pretty cool stuff.
About a month ago, I submitted an application to win a month of coffee breaks for my office. About a week ago, I was amazed to find a HUGE box on my doorstep with over a hundred 6ct boxes of french roast flavor along with numerous coupons for Nonni's biscotti, disposable cups and sample packs w/different flavors. It took me a little bit to find the different flavors of biscotti, but after a couple stops at Super Walmarts and Target, I was sufficiently prepared to get started.
As an additional activity, I was asked to find a complimentary coffee flavor for a coffee cake recipe and then to make the recipe. I chose Blueberry Coffee Cake by Betty Crocker and Cinnamon Coffee Cake by All Recipes. I made both (and they go splendidly with every flavor, but I believe best with the vanilla) and I brought them into my office this morning with the stick packs and biscotti.
My co-workers LOVED the goodies. It was a wonderful surprise that I loved springing on an otherwise hectic Monday. The vanilla instant coffee, limone and turtle pecan flavored biscotti along w/the blueberry coffee cake were claimed the favorites by the women while the french roast coffee was a bigger hit w/the guys.
And the best part of the day?? I get to receive points for doing something so totally fun! It's one of the few areas where my thoughts and opinions are actually valued and I not only get to express them, but I get rewarded for it!
Today I'm typing about the Tasters Team. Nescafe Tasters Choice is one of my favorite coffees. The instant vanilla is excellent! A while back ago I applied to and was accepted into the Tasters "Team".. As such, I participate in some fun activities and surveys and am rewarded with points that are redeemable for some pretty cool stuff.
About a month ago, I submitted an application to win a month of coffee breaks for my office. About a week ago, I was amazed to find a HUGE box on my doorstep with over a hundred 6ct boxes of french roast flavor along with numerous coupons for Nonni's biscotti, disposable cups and sample packs w/different flavors. It took me a little bit to find the different flavors of biscotti, but after a couple stops at Super Walmarts and Target, I was sufficiently prepared to get started.
As an additional activity, I was asked to find a complimentary coffee flavor for a coffee cake recipe and then to make the recipe. I chose Blueberry Coffee Cake by Betty Crocker and Cinnamon Coffee Cake by All Recipes. I made both (and they go splendidly with every flavor, but I believe best with the vanilla) and I brought them into my office this morning with the stick packs and biscotti.
My co-workers LOVED the goodies. It was a wonderful surprise that I loved springing on an otherwise hectic Monday. The vanilla instant coffee, limone and turtle pecan flavored biscotti along w/the blueberry coffee cake were claimed the favorites by the women while the french roast coffee was a bigger hit w/the guys.
And the best part of the day?? I get to receive points for doing something so totally fun! It's one of the few areas where my thoughts and opinions are actually valued and I not only get to express them, but I get rewarded for it!
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Get Organized
The number one reason I hear from people who don't use coupons is that they're too much of a pain to deal with for the money you save. For someone who's organized, it's all about the value for your time.
I always start by making up a menu for the following week and shopping list. I actually write my shopping list on the outside of an envelope (I put my coupons for the trip inside the envelope). Then, I match the list to local ads to verify sales. (Keep in mind that WalMart price matches so if you have a Super Walmart nearby, you need to assume that every ad will work there as well...) After you verify the cheapest places for each item, match the sales up to your coupons. Utilize all your resources. Don't just count on your local papers. Let your fingers do your walking with sites like http://www.coupons.com/ and http://www.smartsource.com/. Remember that http://www.target.com/ has coupons that are both manufacturer and Target only. Most importantly, Target allows customers to combine one manufacturer coupon with one Target coupon per item. Target coupon combining will often times make items very cheap, free or even give you money back (often referred to as "overage")... Just remember to hand the cashier all manufacturer coupons first as the Target coupons will be applied directly to the cost of the item and cause the manufacturer coupon to "beep".
Armed with your list on your envelope full of coupons, you should be able to have a non-complicated shopping trip... ;-)
I always start by making up a menu for the following week and shopping list. I actually write my shopping list on the outside of an envelope (I put my coupons for the trip inside the envelope). Then, I match the list to local ads to verify sales. (Keep in mind that WalMart price matches so if you have a Super Walmart nearby, you need to assume that every ad will work there as well...) After you verify the cheapest places for each item, match the sales up to your coupons. Utilize all your resources. Don't just count on your local papers. Let your fingers do your walking with sites like http://www.coupons.com/ and http://www.smartsource.com/. Remember that http://www.target.com/ has coupons that are both manufacturer and Target only. Most importantly, Target allows customers to combine one manufacturer coupon with one Target coupon per item. Target coupon combining will often times make items very cheap, free or even give you money back (often referred to as "overage")... Just remember to hand the cashier all manufacturer coupons first as the Target coupons will be applied directly to the cost of the item and cause the manufacturer coupon to "beep".
Armed with your list on your envelope full of coupons, you should be able to have a non-complicated shopping trip... ;-)
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Getting Started...
So, you wanna save a buck?? Don't know where to start?? Start here.
I'm going to start blogging about what I know, and what I know is how to make a dollar out of 50 cents... Get ready, get set, let's go!!
First, clean your space. Get organized. Knowing what you have is the first step to making sure you have what you need and you don't go overboard and get too much of a good thing.
Second, get all of your receipts together for as long as you can manage to go back and find them. Learn to love them. They're your new best friends. Take note of what you bought and run random searches to find rebates on anything you might have already purchased. There are few things in life better than free money back on something you bought anyways. ;-)
When you're all done with the first two steps, come back here... I'll wait for you.. ;-)
I'm going to start blogging about what I know, and what I know is how to make a dollar out of 50 cents... Get ready, get set, let's go!!
First, clean your space. Get organized. Knowing what you have is the first step to making sure you have what you need and you don't go overboard and get too much of a good thing.
Second, get all of your receipts together for as long as you can manage to go back and find them. Learn to love them. They're your new best friends. Take note of what you bought and run random searches to find rebates on anything you might have already purchased. There are few things in life better than free money back on something you bought anyways. ;-)
When you're all done with the first two steps, come back here... I'll wait for you.. ;-)
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