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My Evive Experience

Off the top these are simple, fast and delicious!

Let me start by saying I was given a free box in exchange for my opinion or review. I have not been paid by Evive or it’s promotional team. I think they offered me a code word to promote if anyone wanted to use it for a discount but I don’t go too hard with stuff like that because I don’t want to tell anyone what to do with their money.

Smoothies made easy.

Evive offers a variety of flavours, ingredients and ‘styles’ of pre-made, frozen goods. Spoiler alert: it’s not all smoothie-cubes. In my box I received some lunch options, too! I received the B12 Smoothies Kit and Bam Chili, Golden Curry, Mac Squash and Tom Thai lunch wheels plus one Evive Mason jar for mixing.

My thoughts.

A great idea! Every time I feel like having a smoothie (vegan) my kids, 4 and 6, want one, too (non-vegan). My ‘quick meal for me’ turns into a 10-15 minute process of making theirs, finding their respective cups (one has to be ‘baby’ kind the other ‘action figure’ style - it’s a whole thing), then I have to clean the blender fully before attempting to make mine. In the time that takes, usually one has spilled theirs and/or is asking for more. There are times when I don’t get to make the smoothie I started out wanting in the first place!

Evive smoothies come in pre-mixed, frozen cubes. The cubes are neatly separated in cube like ‘wheels’ which are recyclable. You want a smoothie? Pop them into a jar, add water, juice or whatever type of milk or other ingredients you want for mixing) allow time to melt a bit and then SHAKE. Because I have a blender handy and sometimes have difficulty using my hands (arthritis), I opt for the blender… then, pour! One smoothie wheel makes enough for both kids and then I get to keep another for myself. All products are vegan (correct me if I’m wrong) which makes quick smoothies or meals a very easy choice.

Have you tried Evive?

When I started posting about my Evive experience, I got some feedback from friends who had tried them and were just as happy as me and my family were. One friend specifically said,

“We’ve been doing this as breakfast for months. We order 60 at a time. I’m up at 4AM so I put it in my bag and drink it on my way to work. Super convenient and gives me enough to get through til lunch.”

If you’ve tried them, let me know what you think. The ads are all over my social media timelines but that’s probably because I’ve searched them/have been posting about them. I have spotted them in the wild at my local grocery store so it’s nice to know this Canadian made, Canadian based business appears to be doing well.

Now that I’ve formed my opinion, I would be interested in trying more of the flavours I enjoy for the stress-free smoothie experience alone.

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PC Organics Baby Food RECALL

Massive recall: PC Organics baby food recalled due to botulism risk

To read the full article via Today's Parent, CLICK HERE.

Loblaws has expanded it's recall of their PC Organics brand baby food, originally issued on February 3rd. The following products or "pouches" may contain Clostridium botulinum which is linked to botulism.

The recall originally included PC Organics Apple, Blueberry & Green Pea flavors but has been broadened to include the following:

PC Organics Apple, Blueberry & Green Pea strained baby food, 128 ml, UPC 0 60383 06292 7
PC Organics Apple Crisp Muffin flavour puree snack, 128 mL, UPC 0 60383 13730 4
PC Organics Apple, Carrot, Apricot & Millet strained baby Food, 128 mL, UPC 0 60383 06996
PC Organics Banana, Sweet Potato & Blueberry strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 05362
PC Organics Apple strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 02840 4
PC Organics Apple, Banana & Blueberry with Yogurt strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 04491
PC Organics Apple, Banana & Strawberry with Yogurt strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 04488
PC Organics Apple Cherry strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 02843
PC Organics Sweet Potato, Apple and Mango strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 06294
PC Organics Peach Maple Cobbler Flavour puree snack, 128 mL, 0 60383 13732 8
PC Organics Banana Apple & Carrot strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 05363
PC Organics Pumpkin, Apple, Peach & Buckwheat strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 06995
PC Organics Prune, Apple, Butternut Squash & Quinoa strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 06994
PC Organics Pear strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 02842
PC Organics Mango, Apple, Carrot & Peach strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 05369
PC Organics Blackberry Cobbler Flavour puree snack, 128 mL, 0 60383 13731 1
PC Organics Banana & Kiwi strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 02846 6
PC Organics Mango strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 02841 1
PC Organics Banana & Raspberry strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 05480 9
PC Organics Banana, Apple, Apricot & Rice strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 05368
PC Organics Banana Bread Flavour puree snack, 128 mL, 0 60383 13589 8
PC Organics Pear, Apple and Broccoli strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 06291
PC Organics Sweet Potato, Banana & Apricot strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 05366
PC Organics Tropical Twist Smoothie with Greek Yogurt puree snack, 128 mL, 0 60383 15430 1
PC Organics Banana, Mango & Apple with Yogurt strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 04489
PC Organics Orange Twist Smoothie with Greek Yogurt puree snack, 128 mL, 0 60383 15431 8
PC Organics Prunes strained baby food, 128 mL, 0 60383 16963 3
PC Organics Apple, Banana & Strawberry with Yogurt strained baby food, 6 x 128 mL, 0 60383 18427 8
PC Organics Sweet Potato, Apple and Mango strained baby food, 6 x 128 mL, 0 60383 18429 2
PC Organics Banana Apple & Carrot strained baby food, 6 x 128 mL, 0 60383 18428 5
PC Organics Mango strained baby food, 6 x 128 mL, 0 60383 18430 8
PC Organics Pear, Apple and Broccoli strained baby food, 6 x 128 mL, 0 60383 18426 1

If you have any of these recalled products in your home, throw them out immediately or return them to the store where they were originally purchased.

These items may not look or smell hazardous; that doesn't mean they can't make you very, very sick. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases, the bacteria can cause death.

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Thanksgiving at the Ottawa Mission

Thanksgiving 2016 at the Ottawa Mission.

MEDIA RELEASE

October 10, 2016

Ottawa, ON – Another special and successful Thanksgiving Dinner has wrapped up at The Ottawa Mission.

The holiday meal took place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. this afternoon. Chef Ric Watson and his team of staff and volunteers served 2703 plates of turkey dinner during the 5 ½ event. As always, generous donations of food and money make this event possible and The Ottawa Mission extends its heartfelt thanks to those who make it possible.