Hello Fresh Review & $20 off 1st order! #hellofreshpics #mosaicreviews @hellofresh

Tired of wasting time at the grocery store? On average, 90 minutes are spent on weekly grocery shopping! HelloFresh wants to give you more time for your children, family, friends, and time for that book you could never finish!

HelloFresh does it all for you – from creating the recipes, to planning the meals, to grocery shopping, and even delivering all of the ingredients right to your door!

With HelloFresh, you can save time by not making the weekly grocery store trips, but also the stress that it brings!

Hello Fresh Website - http://www.hellofresh.com/

FAQ's on the Hello Fresh Website - http://www.hellofresh.com/faq/

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About the Product

Available in either the Classic Box or Veggie Box, you will receive delicious recipes and all the ingredients in the exact quantities for 2 or 4 people.

Each box will include beautiful photo recipe cards and everything you need, including fresh meat and fish and even herbs and spices!

My Review

I was so excited about trying out this service for a couple reasons.

1. I like food. Like seriously LOVE food.
2. Easy meals. Everything is right there labeled and there is no guess work.
3. Because, well, I hate grocery shopping and this would save me a little time there!

I had never dealt with any type of grocery delivery service before so I was anxious as to how it was going to turn out. Was the food going to be fresh? Was it going to be easy to make? I admit that the meals looked really delicious online but was the recipe going to kick my butt? 

The ordering process was very simple. The website is easy to navigate and I was able to order within minutes.

I received the box on a Wednesday afternoon. 

And immediately had to open that sucker up!

  

Immediately I felt the cold. So there was one worry - nothing would have had a chance to spoil.

Oh and the smells! It was delicious. It smelled like I was in an herb garden.

Then my stomach started growling. Look at all these yummy meal cards. 

All the ingredients for the Spicy Thai Beef with Coconut Rice....

Chicken Polpetti...

and Garlic Roasted Pork Chops.

Everything looked so fresh, it was cold (3 ice packs still frozen!) and I was impressed. But now the real test...

Is this going to be edible and how frustrated was I going to get fixing it?

Dude, it was so simple!! I should never have worried. The recipe cards go step by step in detail. I had no problem at all following their instructions. 

The first meal I fixed was the Garlic Roasted Pork Chops...and it was AMAZING!

This is the only after picture I have. I'm not a big picture taker of my food. Sorry. The other meals looks equally as delicious! You'll just have to trust me.

Overall I liked this service. Seriously. I was thinking this was pretty neat. I could definitely handle having a delivery like this every week. The only issue I have is the cost. I can go to the grocery store for a lot less than $69 for 3 meals. But if I had it, I would consider this. It is just so easy and it tastes good. 

I would highly recommend that if you can afford the service you give it a try. You will not be disappointed in the quality of food and the easy recipes.

Save 20$ on your first order with my code XHYMQT at http://www.hellofresh.com

Read more reviews here: http://mosaicreviews.com/hello-fresh/

*I received this product free in exchange for an honest review.*

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Precious Consequences by Tamsyn Bester Blog Tour {review, excerpt, & giveaway}

Synopsis

All it took was one night to change the rest of my life. 

One night that created irrevocable consequences. 

But some consequences aren’t all bad.

They can be amazing…beautiful… Precious.

I willingly accepted those consequences and wrote a new plan for my life. But that plan didn’t include Cameron Argent – the sexy-as-sin tattooed playboy who got under my skin the moment I laid eyes on him. I was headed down a dark and dangerous road where he was concerned and in the end, our relationship was inevitable. Despite our dark secrets, our feelings for each other burned brighter than a thousand stars and left us both naked, vulnerable.

But when my past came rolling back into my life like a Summer storm, I wasn’t sure if his love for me was enough.  Was he prepared to deal with the consequences of a past I couldn’t regret or would he walk away with my beating heart in his hands?

(This is a New Adult Contemporary Romance novel & contains language &adult situations. Not recommended for readers younger than 17)

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Excerpt

“You need a ride? I’m heading over to the University anyway.”

She thinks it over. “You’re not a serial killer, are you?”

I throw my head back and laugh. I can’t help myself. She asks the question so seriously. Is she for real?

“What gave me away?” I ask between my fits of laughter. “Is it my tattoos?”

Her lips lift into a shy smile. “Sorry,” she giggles. “I didn’t mean to offend you. I wasn’t expecting help from a complete stranger.” Her eyes drift down my body, paying special attention to my ink.

“None taken….” I wait for her to give me her name.

“Oh, sorry.” she says flustered. “Hayley. My name’s Hayley.”

I smile, watching her cheeks flush. “It’s nice to meet you Hayley.”

Her eyebrows lift, and I suspect she’s waiting for me to tell her my name in return. “Well?” she urges. “Don’t you have a name?”

I chuckle. “What kind of serial killer would I be if I gave you my name?”

She rolls her eyes but I can see the smile playing on her lips. “Can you at least phone your friend so we can have my car taken to a garage? Please? I’ll worry about you killing me later.”

Meet the Author

Tamsyn is a 21 year old blogger turned author from South Africa who has an insatiable hunger for New Adult Contemporary Romance novels, coffee and chocolate. When she’s not getting caught up in yet another steamy romance with a new book boyfriend, she can be found spending endless hours working away on her laptop in pursuit of her Marketing degree and a career in book Publishing. Tamsyn is a Brat when it comes to books and believes that every story, no matter how challenging, should have a Happy Ever After.    

Social Media Links 
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tamsyn-Bester/635202666493424 
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6965463 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ms_Tam_Tam 
Website: www.thesecretbookbrat.com 

Giveaway
          
**Purchase a copy of Precious Consequences and enter your chance to win a Kindle Paperwhite valued at $139.00.  Enter giveaway (here) **All entries will be entered into Rafflecopter and Enticing Journey will have Rafflecopter pick the winner.  If at the time the link and confirmation code of purchase cannot be validated a new winner will be selected.**

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Review
This was an awesome book! I will admit it took me a little while to get into it. I think that was just me though. I must have been having an off day because once I was in, I WAS IN! I wanted Cameron & Hayley to have a happily ever after. And it was rough for awhile...both are dealing with their own issues of trust and relationships. This was a really emotional book and definitely worth grabbing a copy! 

$30 Off Ellore Femme 24 peice Hair Chalk set

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The Promise (Faith & Friendship series #1) by S.L. Jayne {cover reveal}

Expected release date: December 20th 2013

SYNOPSIS:
Do you remember when you were young, and made pinky promises on future plans with your best friend about living together, dating movie stars, being famous and double weddings?

Ava and Rylee had the same plans. Knowing the home life Rylee had, Ava knew that all of those dreams of fun and freedom would always be just that. Dreams. That was until one night when they were just eight years old, Rylee asked Ava to pinky promise that they would move away as soon as they were old enough and done with college. Ava wondered what could of happened this time to make her pinky promise, because to these girls a pinky promise is as good as signing your name in blood.

Being the fiercely loyal best friend that she is, Ava made that promise with no questions asked because she would do anything for Rylee. Now they are fresh out of college and decide to go for it. Seeking independence, fun and freedom, all the things Rylee has grown up without. Ava makes it her mission to help Rylee have faith in friendships and to believe that not all men are the same.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18342939-the-promise
Author page: https://www.facebook.com/SJayne

Dress Up A Twinkie Like A Minion Sweepstakes

Oh my word! This is a super fun contest! If you have kids and they love the Despicable Me movies you need to do this with them! I love these little yellow things...and I never thought how much they do resemble a Twinkie! 

Sweepstakes Details:

HOSTESS INVITES FANS TO GIVE TWINKIES A MINION MAKEOVER!

Hostess and Universal Studios Celebrate the Despicable Me 2 release on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD with The Twinkie Minion Makeover Sweepstakes! The Limited Edition Minion Makeover Packaging hits shelves as the holiday season gets underway.

Hostess is inviting fans across the country to kick up their creativity and dress up their favorite golden, crème-filled treats and “Minion-ize” their Twinkies for the chance to win great prizes. Now through January 5, 2014, Hostess lovers can make the season a little brighter by visiting https://www.facebook.com/Hostess and https://www.Facebook.com/Hostess/app_170621563134175 to download a collection of Minion accessories, and make their own Twinkie Minion.  Fans can then upload pictures of their creations to enter to win a daily instant prize, which includes a Despicable Me 2 Blu-ray™ and special offers from Hostess, or the grand prize, which includes a Home Theater System, a collection of 30 Blu-rays and a year’s supply of Hostess treats.