Healthy Dog Food With Real Meat + Vegetables

Dogs


MBE partnered with Pet Plate to facilitate this review

A Balanced Fresh Diet for Canines


Moms and dads know that access to quality protein sources, as well as vegetables and fruits, are all essential to making sure our children stay healthy and get the proper vitamins and minerals in their diets. But what about those of us who love our dogs as much as our kids and want them to also eat well for the best chance of a long and healthy life as possible?





Dog lovers all agree we want the best for our fur babies because we consider them as much a part of the family as the kids are. So it makes sense that the pets we adore deserve good nutrition, too. That's where the veterinarian-formulated, chef-prepared Pet Plate meal system can be a real game changer in your own household.


Introducing Our Pug Puppy Taste Testers


Meet 5 year-old brothers Rocky and Koby, pugs from the same litter. I love both these affectionate and perky little guys, who each weigh about 18 pounds. These two always seem to be together and they're on the go constantly. 

With all the energy this pair of pups expend, playing all day long in the house and outside, and giving endless love to their kids and us grownups, they can work up quite an appetite. So, these cute fellows were more than glad to oblige and volunteer to be our official Pet Plate taste testers for this review.






Do you know what's in your dog's food?


You wouldn't even consider feeding your kids a diet that's heavy on junk food, right? Unfortunately, the reality is you might be unknowingly feeding your dog food that's far worse, consisting of mostly unhealthy ingredients which could potentially be dangerous to your dog's health. 

In fact, according to Pet Plate, the FDA allows illegal waste to be added into pet food including the 4Ds: materials from animals that are Dead (not slaughtered), Diseased, Dying or Disabled. What compounds that problem is that the FDA also does not restrict the inclusion of food contaminated by pesticides, drugs or chemicals, and more in the pet foods that are mass marketed to the public.





Delivering Healthy Pet Meals to Your Door


Wouldn't you rather be feeding your beloved four-legged best friend nutritious, great tasting meals made from real USDA ingredients instead? I know I sure would. Pet Plate makes it easy for you to do just that, by delivering fresh-cooked meals to your home which are made with the same types of meats, vegetables and fruits that are suitable for human consumption.

Vet-Designed Pet Plate Dog Food Facts
  • Made fresh in a human-grade kitchen from USDA meat, vegetables, fruit, and other healthy ingredients
  • Pre-portioned and packaged in resealable, microwaveable, recyclable containers
  • Available only online in four appetizing and fun menu varieties that dogs of all ages and breeds will enjoy including Chompin' Chicken, Barkin' Beef, Tail Waggin' Turkey, and Lip Lickin' Lamb
  • Personalized meals according to your dog's nutritional needs, breed, age and weight, thanks to Pet Plate 3.0 which recently rolled out
  • Delivered frozen as a weekly subscription service, fresh to your door in an insulated well-packed box with ice packs, ready to thaw and feed to your dog now, refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze for as much as 12 months 
  • Affordable full-serve subscriptions, including free shipping, start at about $1.50 per day; a Topper Plan without a subscription is also offered for more pet parent flexibility, allowing you to choose amounts and delivery frequencies so you can gradually introduce Pet Plate to your dog's current food 






What's Koby's and Rocky's Verdict On Pet Plate?


As you can see from this video these two pugs love sharing from the other's dog dish and they loved Pet Plate, savoring every last morsel of their meals and even cleaning up the floor after themselves. What's more is that they enjoyed this food so much that afterward, these dogs licked each other's faces clean, too! 

Not only do I love seeing them so content and happy like this, I feel satisfied knowing that the Pet Plate food I feed them is easy to digest as well as to refuel their wiggling little bodies and busy minds. 





About Pet Plate


Pet Plate, it's face lickin' good. Learn more by visiting Pet Plate's website. Also, don't miss the brand's entertaining social media feeds with lots more dogs with engaging canine-alities on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. This is a novel and practical gift idea for the holidays and year round for your own dog as well as for your dog-loving friends' pets. 






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JLab #1 True Wireless Earbuds Under $100

Technology



The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free


Wireless Earbuds for Adventurers & Commuters



Hiking in rainforests in Costa Rica. Wandering through ancient temples and having a zen moment in Cambodia. Fast walking around the neighborhood on a brisk morning. Working out at the gym. Biking in the beautiful natural surroundings of Kauai. Commuting from JFK Airport into Manhattan by subway. 

  
Wireless Earbuds for Active Lifestyles



Whether traveling around the world or closer to home for work or play, these are a few of the places I can't imagine not being able to listen to music or an audiobook wirelessly to match my state of mind and what I'm doing. Thank goodness for wireless earbuds, specifically the new JLab #1 True Wireless Air Family now available at Best Buy,  which are just the thing for work and play.




Ancient Temples Cambodia Southeast Asia
Angkor Tom Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia



Pure Wireless Listening Under $100



Providing sound,quality and comfort, the new JLab Audio wireless earbud headphones collection ($59.99-$69.99 at Best Buy) features three models suited to a range of every day, active and professional lifestyles.



Wireless Earbuds for Active Lifestyes

  • JBuds Air Icon True Wireless In-Ear 
  • JBuds Air Sport True Wireless In-Ear
  • JBuds Air Executive True Wireless In-Ear

All three sleek JLab #1 True Wireless Earbud styles pair wirelessly via your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone and other devices, offering 6 hours of enjoyment on a single charge. They also guard against sweat, so you can easily wear headphones while working out. An integrated able is included for recharging.

Most importantly each of the JLab wireless earbud designs fits comfortably and securely to direct sound into your ears for quality, uninterrupted stereo audio.



Elephant Safari Sabi Sands South Africa
On Safari at Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, South Africa



With all these new options from JLab -- the sport-inspired JBuds Air Sport, JBuds Air Executive for business travel, and classic JBuds Air Icon -- there's affordably priced, high performance wireless earbud headphones here for just about everyone. 

Talk about a great Christmas stocking stuffer or holiday gift idea for one or more of the family and friends on your shopping list this season. Wherever life takes you, don't forget bring JLabs #1 True Wireless Earbuds along.



JLab #1 True Wireless Earbuds
Now at Best Buy

Kapaa Kauai Hawaii Beach Bike Path
Kapaa Beach on the island of Kauai, Hawaii

Disney Frozen 2 Movie Sweepstakes Giveaway

Giveaway

MBE partnered with Zak Designs for this post


HURRY, Flash Giveaway ENDS 11/7/19 at 12am PT

Alerting all Frozen movie fans: If you're excited about Disney Frozen 2, which will be released in theaters nationwide later this month, you will want to check out all the fun Zak Designs Frozen merchandise available now. 




From kids cutlery and bowls to large covered plastic tumblers perfect for adult-size smoothies and more, there are over two dozen different items to choose from for Frozen enthusiasts of all ages. 

You'll also want to enter for your chance to WIN the grand Frozen family-size prize package with everything you see pictured below including water bottle, sippy cup, kids cutlery, melamine bowl and more. Your kids will love all this cool Frozen movie stuff, don't you think?





How to Enter this Frozen FLASH Giveaway


  • Go to this Zak Design Facebook contest page
  • Search for the photo of Mommy Blog Expert (shown below)
  • LIKE our photo there on Facebook to VOTE for us
  • HURRY, contest ENDS at Midnite NOVEMBER 7, 2019


LIKE this Photo on Zak's Facebook Contest Page


That's it, you're entered to win. Just by going to this contest on Zak's Facebook page, then going to MY PHOTO ENTRY + liking it, you will ALSO be entered to WIN a huge Disney Frozen 2 prize package if my photo comes in 1st place in this contest. Zak! is sponsoring the contest and is providing the prize and shipping for the giveaway to the winner.


Thanks for entering and Good Luck!


More About Zak Designs

Learn more about Zak Designs by visiting the brand at Zak.com

Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1 Microwave at Best Buy

Kitchen 


Microwave, Convection Oven, Air Fryer in One


It's early November, the official kickoff of the winter holiday entertaining season. For those of us who love to cook and bake this time of year, it's a good idea to stay updated on the latest technologically-advanced small kitchen appliances that can make our time in the kitchen more efficient and enjoyable. 





The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

Small in Size, Big in Functionality

That's why I'm excited to tell you all about the new Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1 Microwave, which is actually a countertop microwave, convection oven and air fryer all in one appliance, now available at Best Buy.

The versatile Breville Combi Wave, considering it's small compact size (12.4409" high x 20.4331" wide x 21" deep), is a true holiday helper that won't take up much space. 

Depending on what you're making, this beautiful and stylish piece of kitchen equipment can be used as a microwave, oven or air fryer right on your counter top, while you have that turkey roasting in your regular full-sized oven.


Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1 Features

  • Brushed stainless steel exterior which blends seamlessly with all kinds of kitchen designs from classic and retro to modern
  • Three cooking modes: microwave, convection oven and air fryer
  • Large 12.4" turntable to keep food rotating so it cooks evenly and thoroughly
  • Powerful 1400W microwave cooking to defrost, cook and warm up all kinds of food and liquids 
  • Element iQ® system which employs smart algorithms for precise temperature control
  • Convection that efficiently fans and circulates heat around food during cooking to minimize hot and cold spots
  • Compact 1.1 cu. ft interior perfect for reheating leftovers as well as snacks like popcorn
  • Door is 80% quieter, when closing it doesn't slam like most microwaves; it's also a delightful 50% quieter during operation
  • Mute button option allows you control over whether or not the beeps are audible
  • Child lock prevents young kids from causing any mischief, like microwaving crayons, and cooking food for themselves without supervision

I get excited just thinking about this gem, don't you? With the affordable Breville Combi Wave you can do so much more with a single small kitchen appliance. 

On one setting you can precisely defrost, cook, and warm up food similar to using a standard microwave. Then switch to another microwave setting to air fry yummy things family and friends will love like french fries, fried chicken, roasted vegetables, and more -- all using very little oil for more delicious healthier food. Not only that, you can also use the convection oven function to bake casseroles, pizza, cookies, brownies, cakes and lots more.





What does this new small appliance not offer home cooks who enjoy spending time in their kitchens during the holidays and year-round? With Smart Cook, Smart Reheat and Smart Defrost, the Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1 Microwave is a real smart cookie in triplicate. Get yours, available online and in-store now at Best Buy before you start your holiday cooking and baking marathon.



Breville Combi Wave
3-in-1 Microwave Oven




A Cinderella Story Christmas Wish Review

Movies



Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I reviewed in this blog post. Opinions here are my own.


A Modern Twist on Cinderella for the Holidays


Just in time for holiday family entertainment, stocking stuffers, and gift giving, A Cinderella Story Christmas Wish (rated PG) from Warner Bros. has launched on Bluray, DVD and Digital. This contemporary twist on the classic fairytale is beautifully presented as a musical feature film that kids and parents will enjoy watching together.

All images in post © 2019 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Laura Marano Stars in A Cinderella Story Christmas Wish
Laura Marano in A Cinderella Story Christmas Wish 


The fifth installment in the A Cinderella Story movie series, this is the first one with a Christmas theme. Part teenage problems, part high school love story, and part discovering the true meaning of Christmas, this romantic comedy stars Laura Marano (as beautiful Kat Decker), Isabella Gomez (as Isla), Gregg Sulkin (as Dominic Wintergarden) and Barclay Hope (as Terence Wintergarden). 

Special extra features on the Blu-ray DVD combo include 

  • The Looks and Costumes of Christmas Wish
  • The Mic and the Stage




A Cinderella Story Christmas Wish Movie Review



Go behind-the-scenes with costume designer Valeria Halverson for a sneak peek of one of the bonus features on costuming and the critical role wardrobe played in the filming of this movie.

A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish is available in-store and online including on Amazon.