It’s the first week of October, a new study found 39% of Americans will start decorating for Halloween this week.Whether it’s the classic pumpkins on the porch or a full-house display, Americans love to get in the Halloween spirit with 71% saying they’re planning on decorating for Halloween this year. Here are some cool Halloween facts:
– According to Google search trends, the Spookiest cities are Las Vegas, Denver, Baltimore, Portland, Seattle. – The most popular types of Halloween decorations are carved pumpkins, skeletons, cauldrons, tombstones, and witches. Americans spend 3 hours on average decorating for Halloween. Average amount spent yearly on Halloween decor: $61.
Due to inflation, nearly 50% of Americans say they plan to spend less on decorations and candy and more than half of Americans will walk or drive around to check out everyone’s Halloween displays.
Take a look at the full report herefor more fun Halloween statistics.
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A new report on dental procrastination reveals 51% of Americans are self-conscious about their teeth, with a full 3 in 5 still intentionally putting off the dentist.
Top points of anxiety around smiles include tooth color, crooked or crowded teeth, and their overall smile
75% say they don’t consistently wear their retainer
30% have not been to the dentist since the pandemic started
View the full report, including which cities are most afraid to go to the dentist.
A brilliant smile can make a big difference when it comes to confidence and feeling comfortable in photos, but many Americans are neglecting their oral hygiene and it is having a major impact on their teeth.
Nearly 3 in 5 Americans say the dentist is too expensive and 44% say they have dental anxiety. Other report highlights include:
The top cosmetic woe is tooth color
1 in 4 would consider a tooth aligner
1 in 3 people haven’t seen a dentist since March 2020
Briana Booker, Chief Editor of Fromgirltogirl.com favorite flavor of Confetti veggie chips. Try all the flavors and help end extreme poverty worldwide.
There is a new line of Michelin featured tasty veggie snacks known as Confetti Snacks. Betty Lu, an entrepreneur from Singapore, created “Confetti Snacks” – a new line of veggie chips that ditch the deep fryer but deliver nutrients, crunch, color and flavor galore. Confetti Snacks are infused with authentic spices and flavors inspired by Lu’s native Singapore and international travels.
These veggie snacks can help you eat more vegetables and less junk food. The Confetti snacks can also help you cut down on food waste.
While traveling the world, Lu was frustrated in her search for a healthy, great-tasting and lightweight snack to fuel her backpacking adventures. She found the answer in “imperfect produce” – the ones that are considered unsellable due to irregular shape, size or other visual anomalies.
Shockingly 40% of fruits and vegetables end up in landfills each year. Lu decided to upcycle some of these “misfits,” by slicing them up, and transforming them into one of the most nutrient-dense and deliciously crunchy snacks. She goes a step further by inviting consumers to upcycle the Confetti snack box as a planter’s box. It’s a perfect size for flowers and herbs.
Lu doesn’t just do her part to save the planet, she supports humanitarian such as #ColorForHunger .
Support #COLORFORHUNGER
Confetti’s #ColorForHunger encourages adults and children to explore their creativity, and indulge in plant based colors of the rainbow for wellness. For every artwork submitted, Confetti supports the United Nations World Food Programme with 10 Singapore Cents. The proceeds from this Coloring Challenge provide nutritious meals to communities facing extreme poverty and hunger. Also for every snack bundle sold on the Confetti Snack website a donation will go towards the UN’s hunger relief efforts.
Confetti Snacks are minimally processed and never deep-fried, like other veggie chips and extruded “puff” style snacks. Instead these veggie snacks are baked using a low heat method, the nutrients – and the beautiful colors of the carrots, radishes, purple sweet potatoes and mushrooms in the mix – remain vibrant.
“Confetti celebrates the colorful vegetables and fruit in the plant kingdom, by upcycling produce to reduce food waste. They feature award winning gourmet world flavours inspired by my travels around the world, and rich cultural diversity of the cuisines I have experienced. Hope snack lovers enjoy enjoy them too!”
Betty Lu, CEO of Confetti Snacks
The Confetti Veggie chip flavors include Green Curry, Tandoori Curry, Teriyaki BBQ and Summer Truffle. Mushroom chip flavors include Green Curry, Tandoori Curry and Black Truffle. Try these healthy snacks today. Confetti Snacks are also available on Amazon.
Between beauty boxes, fitness apps, and streaming services, there is a subscription service for anything. 95% of Americans say they believe subscription-based business models will become more prominent over the next few years, but consumers’ feelings about them are mixed.
A new nationwide survey found that only 22% of Americans strongly favor subscription services and 38% say they actually add stress to their life, rather than relieve it.
The 5 most popular types of subscriptions are entertainment, technology, food/drink delivery, wellness, and shopping.
People are willing to spend an average of $30 a month for a subscription service.
63% say they have the right amount of subscription while 20% say they have too many subscriptions
Convenience is the main reason people say they sign up for subscriptions. The ability to try items before committing is another big draw and 1 in 10 believe the services actually help them save money in the long run.
Do you love cheese or have a cheese eater in your household? If yes, Borden Cheese will make your back-to-school season prep that much easier. This delicious cheese will help you and your family whip up quick and easy school lunches and even rushed mid-week dinners or meals. When you are back to the grind, you won’t have as much time to work on recipe round ups.
Borden Melts is perfect for quick back-to-business meals because it melts easily without losing taste.
About Borden Melts
Launched in 2022, Borden Melts are made by dairy-aisle favorite, Borden Cheese. These new cheese slices are made with real cream in every slice for a smooth, gooey, creamy, and deliciously perfect melt every time. Borden Melts are individually wrapped cheese slices ready to use in a variety of ways. At Fromgirltogirl, we use Borden Melts for quick breakfast and lunch meals, and even eat the cheese as a snack in itself. It doesn’t have a yucky artificial taste to it that is common with american cheese or heavily processed cheese. Borden Melts are available in four craveable varieties including Extra Sharp Cheddar; Pepper Jack (it is spicy); Swiss; and Borden Melts best selling American Cheese.
Fromgirltogirl recommends moms, dads, and caregivers create a meal in minutes with just one pack of cheese for back-school-season and use #EatWellWithBree to share. Borden Melts is perfect for lunchbox sandwiches, weeknight grilled cheese, quesadillas, burgers, paninis, and more.
The cheese can last in the fridge for longer than many sandwich ingredients while packing a punch of protein and calcium. At 60 calories, 4g of protein per slice, 30% calcium per serving, Borden Melts are available in 16-slice packages in select stores – check out the store locator here.
Check out recipes such as the Ulti-Melt Bacon Onion Burger, Meat Lovers Grilled Cheese, and more here.
Touching base today with product news from Borden Cheese brought to you by Dairy Farmers of America, a cooperative of family-owned American dairy farms. Just in time for summer and grill season, its newest Borden Melts are made with real cream in every slice for a perfect melt every time.
Smooth, gooey, creamy and delicious, Borden Melts are available in four craveable varieties including Extra SharpCheddar; Pepper Jack; Swiss; and the bestselling American Cheese – originally packaged as Borden Cheese’s “Grilled Cheese Melts” that proved so popular, the iconic brand expanded its flavor line. The kids can even help cook a grilled cheese on the go.
At 60 calories, 4g of protein per slice, and 30% calcium per serving, Borden Melts are available in 16-slice packages in select stores – check out the store locator here.
1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into thick slices
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef, 20% fat, formed into 4 patties
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 slices Borden® Extra Sharp Cheddar Melts
2 brioche or potato burger buns, toasted
4 tablespoons sriracha mayonnaise
2 leaves green leaf lettuce
2 slices beefsteak tomato
4 slices crisply cooked bacon
Steps
Heat a grill to high heat. Brush the onion slices with olive oil and grill for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until the onion has begun to caramelize.
Sprinkle the hamburger patties with salt and pepper and add the patties to the grill. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Remove from heat and top each patty with one slice of Cheddar Melts.
Place the buns, cut side down on the grill for 1 minute or until toasted.
Spread the insides of the buns with the Sriracha mayonnaise. Layer lettuce on the bun bottoms, top with a slice of tomato, 1 burger, 2 slices of bacon, a second burger and ½ of the onions and the top of the bun and enjoy.
It is finally Fall and time to think about spooky season, sweet treats, and halloween.
Dentists at Byte wanted to know which Halloween candy Americans enjoy most. Byte Dentists surveyed more than 1,000 Americans about their go-to treat, and analyzed hundreds of Google search terms and phrases to determine the top candy by state.
For 2022, chocolate is not the favorite this year.
Nerds were the most searched for Halloween candy
34% hate candy corn and 22% love it
52% are not planning to give candy out this year, inflation being one of the main reasons why (24%)
55% are worried about how candy affects their teeth
Is some candy worse for your teeth than others? According to the dentists at Byte, candies that really scare them include caramels, taffy, hard candy, coated candy and toffee. The better options for your pearly whites are chocolate and sugar free gum.
Best Candy for Your Teeth
Dark Chocolate
Milk Chocolate
Sugar Free Gum
Worst Candy for your Teeth
Caramels
Taffy
Hard Candy (like Jolly Ranchers)
Coated Candy (like Hot Tamales)
Toffee
Take a look at our report to learn about your state’s favorite candy and advice from our dentists on the best way to protect your smile during this sweet and scary season.
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Methodology
In August 2022, we surveyed 1,056 Americans about candy and their teeth. Survey respondents ranged in age from 18 to 84 with an average age of 36. 48% were male, 48% female, 3% nonbinary, and 1% transgender.
Do you know Apple Crumble originated in Britain during World War II?
During war strict rations are necessary and ingredients needed for normal air such as flour, sugar, and fat are not readily available. Today, Apple Crumble is beloved brunch and dessert staple for its simplicity and exquisite taste. Farin’ Up’s Apple Crumble Mix natural and delicious. All natural ingredients – the Pack 100% recyclable and offers 16 servings. I like that you can taste and see the apple chunks and it has a good crumble texture.
✨ This is a honest product review by Fromgirltogirl.com . Opinions are our own at @fromgirltogirl . ✨
Need a quick snack or party dessert for friends or family this fall and winter?
Grab your favorite mugs and make family and friends curl up with this delectable, super-easy Belgian chocolate treat!
Yummy Mug Cake Mix 15oz
Add 2 tbsp of milk
a 1/2 cup of Yummy Mugcake Mix for a 9-12 oz. mug
Put in Microwave for 800W at 50 seconds , 9-12 oz mug
The Yummy Mugcake Mix is a natural, delicious product of Luxembourg. One pack ( net wt. 15 oz or 425 grams) is approximately six servings. It is stored in100% recyclable and resealable packaging. This a non-gmo, UTZ certified cocoa product.
I don’t always measure for mugcake size. Often, I eat it from a bowl. But this is what I love most about Yummy Mugcake mix:
I can eat it even before adding to the microwave, far easier option than cake mix batter.
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By Briana Booker
The Oaza Story
Coffee lovers often focus on where the coffee bean is from but the cold brew coffee maker Oaza focuses on where the cold beverage can take you daily. There are many sports drinks that contain electrolytes but how many coffee beverages offer that?
Oaza is a cold brew coffee that contains electrolytes.
The Oaza solution starts with a simple but overlooked problem: there is a disconnect between hydration and energy.
For two years, Jeffrey Burbank (Jeff) traveled back and forth between New York and Las Vegas for business trips every week as he grew mentally and physically tired, reaching for more and more coffee. If you are a coffee lover, you know there is an energy boost and then an energy withdrawal. One day Jeff realized why: coffee had the energy he wanted but none of the hydration he needed. Learn more about Jeffrey Burbank’s founding journey of Oaza cold brew:
That simple problem inspired Oaza, which means “oasis,” a place where you are refreshed and reenergized for the journey ahead.
Fromgirltogirl.com decided to give it a try.
The Oaza cold brew coffee stays cold by can design. It is easy to take on the go and drink because it is not bulky and light weight. I consider it a clean drink because it is plant based and uses all-natural ingredients, without artificial sweeteners or additives. Oaza uses oat milk to add a rich and creamy flavor.
But more importantly I appreciate that Oaza donates 1% of its total revenues to grassroots environmental groups annually to combat our global environmental crisis.
As a member of 1% for the Planet, Oaza partnered with Pure Water for the World to bring safe water and sanitation solutions to communities in Central America and Haiti. I am a bigger supporter of clean water for all as it impacts many rural and urban communities even in the United States of America.
As the natural ingredients and clean beverage trend continues, I can take comfort that I am drinking coffees without artificial sweeteners and preservatives.
Oaza is now on my list of beverages because the cold brew only contains oat milk , other plant-based ingredients, and all of Oaza’s coffees are entirely vegan. All of the flavors use only a handful of ingredients and naturally-derived electrolytes to give you the cleanest energy boost you can find.
SODIUM BICARBONATE
PROMOTES FLUID RETENTION & HYDRATION. HELPS TO INCREASE EXERCISE PERFORMANCE AND REDUCE INDIGESTION
CALCIUM CITRATE
MAINTAINS CELLULAR HEALTH. SENDS NERVOUS SYSTEM SIGNALS. REGULATES MUSCLE FUNCTION
MAGNESIUM CITRATE
INCREASES EXERCISE PERFORMANCE. AIDS IN ENERGY CREATION
L-THEANINE
REDUCES STRESS AND ANXIETY. BOOSTS COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE
OAZA FUNCTIONAL BENEFITS
Electrolytes: To sustain energy and support hydration by offsetting caffeine’s diuretic effect.
L-Theanine: For improved focus and mental performance.
Lean Ingredients: Sugar-free with clean ingredients that are less than 30 calories.
Caffeine: High energy with 200mg caffeine in all flavors.
Higher pH: Less acidity vs. traditional coffees for easier digestion and smoother taste.
Cold Brew Review
I like to drink Oaza coffee at the start of the day and for workouts. You can feel the clean energy with every sip. It’s consider keto-friendly , low acidic, and gluten free. But if I have a coffee on the street, like Starbucks, I add Oaza to the mix. Check out the Oaza flavors below.
This product was provided for honest review. Opinions are our own at Fromgirltogirl.com
Looking for ice breaker beverages you can serve at your next party gathering or tailgate? Add Owl’s Brew to your must-have party beverage list.
Owl’s Brew founders Jennie Ripps and Maria Littlefield learned how beverages are made to make boozy beverages that alcohol drinkers can enjoy daily. Here at Fromgirltogirl.com we taste tested Jennie and Maria’s crafted boozy tea made from organic tea. Owl’s Brew uses only 100% real ingredients that are clean.
The female-founded brewery offers a great happy hour variety pack of boozy tea called ‘Happiest Hour,’ by Owl’s Brew. The spiked sparkling tea is made with fresh-brewed tea, gluten free, and vegan. Boozy tea is only 100 calories per serving and 4.8% alcohol volume. The Owl’s Brew flavors featured in this six-pack variety are:
Black Tea and Pineapple. This is a deliciously bright, simple refreshing flavor. Black Tea & Pineapple is made from fresh-brewed black tea, real pineapple juice and a splash of citrus. Take a sip and get tropical.
Green Tea and Peach. This peachy boozy tea is made from fresh-brewed green tea, peach juice, with a splash of apple and raspberry. The delightful and subtle combination gives all the nostalgic feels of a summer down south! Cheers to grown-up iced tea.
Jasmine and Blueberry. This boozy tea has a floral & fruity flavor. Made from fresh-brewed flowers (rose petals, hibiscus & jasmine) and rooibos with blueberry, it is a party go-to! It is perfectly light, fresh and little tart.
No artificial flavors. No natural flavors. No sugar substitutes. No parabens.
We love that the variety pack is not too heavy to carry and has two punch holes at the top of the box for a easy to handle grab and go to your next gathering.
But it gets better. When you don’t want to party, you can simply enjoy drinking Owl’s Brew Boozy Tea while reading a book recommended by the Boozy Book Club by Owl’s Brew.
Additionally, The Owl’s Brew has The Wise Women Collective Community based program developed by Founders Jennie & Maria. Through this platform, they support local and national women’s initiatives and charities as well as community building programs,education, conversation, and celebration.
You may also be interested in Owl’s Brew mixer options for your next gathering. Enjoy the freshly-brewed, organic spiked tea for tailgating, corporate events, and holiday parties.
Artificial flavors are made in a lab, synthesized with chemicals and offer no nutritional benefit because the flavors are derived by substances such as petroleum or paper pulp.
Natural Flavors, like artificial flavors, are made in a lab. The key difference between artificial flavor and natural flavor is that the flavor in natural flavor is originally derived from something “Natural.” According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this can include anything that comes from a spice, fruit / fruit juice, vegetable/ vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or anything fermented from those foods. Natural flavors can contain up to 100 chemicals and are chemically the same as an artificial flavor.
As for parabens, they are a group of chemicals that are used for preservation. Commonly found in beauty products, parabens are also used in food and beverages for preservation. Examples include beer, sauces, desserts, soft drinks, jams, pickles, frozen dairy products, processed vegetables and flavoring syrups. Multiple studies suggests this group of chemicals can disrupt our hormones, have an adverse effect on the body and cause disruptions such infertility, skin irritations, and serious illness. Read and learn more here.
You can have Owl’s Brew Boozy Tea and Mixers delivered to most states in the United States of America. Buy now all drinks today!
