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Father’s Day Gift Guide

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Disclosure: Many of the companies listed below in the Holiday Gift Guide provided products to review. All opinions are my own.

With Father’s Day quickly approaching, we thought it would be a good idea to offer a Father’s Day gift guide. Here we’ve gathered together some of our favorite items and brands we trust. Read a little about each and follow the link under the photo to purchase! We will continue to add gift ideas, so make sure to check back often.

If you have products that might be a good fit for our Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Baby Gift Guide, send me an email at time2saveblogger (at) gmail.com.continue reading…

Keto Meal Plan Week 54

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Keto Meal Plan Week 54

It’s week 54 of our free Keto Meal Plans. As a mom of 4, I like to keep meals easy for my family without a lot of fluff. My recipes are family friendly and don’t require a lot of weird ingredients. Southern born and raised, many say that my recipes remind them of low carb versions of their favorite comfort foods. I fast breakfast most days to keep it simple. Then, leftovers from dinner the night before making lunch easy breezy. If you’d like alternative meals ideas check out my keto/low carb recipe index for a considerable list of recipes.

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Keto Cookbook: Easy Keto for Busy People

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I am so excited for my friend, Jennifer. Just last week her brand new cookbook, Easy Keto for Busy People, released. Jennifer creates easy and delicious recipes and has been following a ketogenic way of life for the past couple of years. You’ll love her approach and her yummy recipes.

Right now, it is rated the number 1 new release in low carb diets, and it has a 5-star rating on Amazon. Easy Keto for Busy People is a fantastic resource for anyone looking for great new recipes. You can order it here.

Keto Meal Plan Week 53

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Keto Meal Plan Week 53

It’s week 51 of our free Keto Meal Plans. As a mom of 4, I like to keep meals easy for my family without a lot of fluff. My recipes are family friendly and don’t require a lot of weird ingredients. Southern born and raised, many say that my recipes remind them of low carb versions of their favorite comfort foods. I fast breakfast most days to keep it simple. Then, leftovers from dinner the night before making lunch easy breezy. If you’d like alternative meals ideas check out my keto/low carb recipe index for a considerable list of recipes.

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Salt on Keto Diet: 3 Reasons to Include More

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When following a ketogenic diet, our bodies function differently. In the most simple terms, the transfer of burning carbs for fuel to fat can cause our body to be off-kilter as electrolytes become off balanced. One mineral the body cannot live without that gets depleted often on keto is sodium. It’s essential to consume more salt on Keto. In this post, you’ll find three reasons why you need to include more salt when following a keto lifestyle.

Why do I need to consume more salt on Keto? In this post, you'll find 3 reasons why you need to include more salt when following a keto lifestyle. #keto #lowcarb

Salt on Keto Diet? 3 Reasons To Include More Salt In Our Diet

One of the trickier aspects of the Ketogenic diet, especially to newbies, is understanding the importance of increasing salt consumption. As our body transitions from being a sugar burner to a fat burner, it reduces the amount of sodium stored in the body thus requiring more salt in our diet. Since keto excludes most convenient processed foods that are high in sodium, the amount of sodium consumed is naturally decreased as well. As a result, sodium levels often drop causing unpleasant side effects that can be easily avoided.

If all of this is new to you and just getting started following a keto diet, this Guide to Getting Started on Keto is a fantastic resource that is easy to follow.

Sodium Isn’t the Enemy When in Nutritional Ketosis

For years we’ve been taught that salt is the enemy, especially in regards to type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. While I am not a doctor, there is much research to the contrary. The video below with Dr. Kent Berry & Dr. DiNicolantonio is a fantastic resource that tackles the topic “is salt bad for you.”

What is Sodium’s Role in the Body

Sodium is an essential mineral that our body needs to regulate water retention and balance water in and around cells. Without the proper amount of sodium, we may experience a host of complications such as restlessness, brain fog, fatigue, muscle cramps, tummy troubles, and more. Sodium intake is even more important while following a ketogenic diet since the sodium levels are lower than usual. Sodium and potassium work together so when the level of sodium drops it directly affects potassium, which can make you feel worse. continue reading…

Lakanto Monkfruit Sale! 40% OFF Sugar-Free Maple Syrup

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Lakanto Monkfruit – Breakfast Fest Sale 

Lakanto just launched a fantastic Breakfast Fest Sale today with discounts from 20% to 40% off. Lakanto Monkfruit has quickly become my very favorite keto friendly sweeteners and their sugar-free maple syrup is the best. Since my husband was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 23 years ago, we’ve tried tons of sugar-free syrups and Lakanto is by far the most authentic tasting.

It’s a great idea to take advantage of this great sale and stock up on Lakano products.

They also carry many other products you’ll want to check out here.

Keto Meal Plan: Week 52

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Keto Meal Plan Week 52

It’s week 51 of our free Keto Meal Plans. As a mom of 4, I like to keep meals easy for my family without a lot of fluff. My recipes are family friendly and don’t require a lot of weird ingredients. Southern born and raised, many say that my recipes remind them of low carb versions of their favorite comfort foods. I fast breakfast most days to keep it simple. Then, leftovers from dinner the night before making lunch easy breezy. If you’d like alternative meals ideas check out my keto/low carb recipe index for a considerable list of recipes.

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Easy Mini Keto Pizza Recipe With a Crispy Crust

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Sometimes you just want a recipe for an easy and delicious low carb pizza that you can make quickly. This easy Mini Keto Pizza Recipe with a crispy crust is a perfect substitute for pizza cravings. Delicious, low carb, and easy to make means this is a favorite in our house.

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Mini Keto Pizza Recipe

I’ve tried several different pizza crusts and have yet to find one that I love. Most aren’t very sturdy and have to be eaten with a fork. Usually, when I’m craving pizza, I make a Keto Pizza Casserole, which is a fabulous crustless alternative. However, today at lunch I wanted pizza and didn’t want to make a big family sized pizza casserole.

As I was thinking about the different kinds of keto approved bread I’ve made, my 90 Second Bread that Tastes Good Recipe came to mind. I thought that surely I could tweak that recipe to turn it into mini keto pizza. I know a lot of people love cauliflower pizza crust, but I am not one of them. I’ve tried to make it several times, and my entire family hates it. I was so excited when I took my first bite of this mini keto pizza because it was delish! I can hold the crust and without having to eat it with a fork.

I’m not going to tell you it was EXACTLY LIKE or BETTER THAN my favorite pan pizza, but I will say it was a really good alternative!

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Keto Meal Plan: Week 51

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Keto Meal Plan Week 51

It’s week 51 of our free Keto Meal Plans. As a mom of 4, I like to keep meals easy for my family without a lot of fluff. My recipes are family friendly and don’t require a lot of weird ingredients. Southern born and raised, many say that my recipes remind them of low carb versions of their favorite comfort foods. I fast breakfast most days to keep it simple. Then, leftovers from dinner the night before making lunch easy breezy. If you’d like alternative meals ideas check out my keto/low carb recipe index for a considerable list of recipes.

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

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Disclosure: Many of the companies listed below in the Holiday Gift Guide provided products to review. All opinions are my own.

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to offer a Mother’s Day Gift Guide. I’ve gathered some of our favorite items from brands I trust. Read a little about each and follow the link under the photo for more information or to purchase! We will continue to add gift ideas so make sure to check back often.

If you have products that might be a good fit for our Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Baby Gift Guide, send me an email at time2saveblogger (at) gmail.com.

DEEBOT Robotic vacuum

ECOVAC DEEBOT 711
Enabled with Smart Navi 2.0, the DEEBOT 711 maps your home and creates the perfect systematics- cleaning path. The Smart Navi technology ensures that the DEEBOT will never clean the same place twice. The DEEBOT 711 can be synced to the ECOVACS Smart app, which includes voice & app controls to pair with Alexa & Google Home, direct control, scheduling, status updates, cleaning modes, and accessories status updates. The suction power of the DEEBOT 711 can increase up to 1000 pa for those hard to clean messes.

Ninja® Foodi™ – Pressure cook to lock in juices, then finish with a crisp.
Meet the Ninja® Foodi™, the pressure cooker that crisps™. With TenderCrisp™ Technology, you get the best of pressure cooking and air frying all in one pot. The difference is crispy clear. Pressure cookers are great at rapidly cooking meals and delivering tender results. TenderCrisp™ pressure cookers take your meals to the next level by giving them a crispy, golden finish.

  • 6.5-Qt. Pressure cooker – Transform the toughest ingredients into tender, juicy meals up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods*.
  • 4-qt. Air fryer – Enjoy guilt-free fried food with up to 75% less fat than traditional cooking methods*.
  • TenderCrisper™ – Pressure cook to lock in juices, then finish with a crisp to create TenderCrisp™ meals. When you combine pressure cooking and air frying, you get the best of both worlds—meals that are juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.

August Smart Lock Pro + Connect – Control and monitor your door from anywhere
Lock and unlock your door from anywhere and give secure digital keys to guests, all from your phone. All August Smart Locks attach to your existing deadbolt, on the inside of your door so you can still use your keys. August automatically unlocks when you arrive and locks when you leave. Control your August Smart Lock with your voice using Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant.
  • Total control – Lock and unlock your door, grant keyless access and keep track of who comes and goes all from your August app.
  • Control guest access – Send guest secure keys to friends, family or people you trust instantly, all from the August app.
  • Auto-Unlock – Auto-Unlock knows when you arrive and unlocks the door as you approach, so you never have to fumble for keys again.
  • Auto-Lock – Enable Auto-Lock and never worry if your door is locked again.
  • Be sure it’s locked – Only August Smart Locks have DoorSense™, a sensor that tells you if your door is securely closed and locked.

5-Pc Knife Block Set – 4 Kyocera Ceramic Knives + Universal Knife Revolution Series
Now available in Stainless Steel! Enjoy the best of Kyocera ceramic cutlery in a beautiful, hygienic knife block set. Our Universal knife block set comes with four (4) essential Kyocera Advanced Ceramic Revolution Series knives:” Chef’s, 5.5” Santoku, 4.5” Utility, 3” Paring + Knife Block knives. This set comes with our “new” stainless steel round knife block with a black band or black soft touch round knife block with a stainless steel band. It’s an attractive compact design that safely stores your favorite Kyocera knives. The small footprint is ideal for kitchens with limited space solving a common storage problem while keeping the knives safe and easily accessible.

The Iconic Compact Weekender Travel Bag in sleek microfiber is designed to make packing simple … and stylish! With a large central compartment and plenty of pockets — including five mesh pockets inside — you won’t have to leave anything behind when you go on your next trip. The trolley sleeve and removable shoulder strap ensure travel is as convenient as possible.
  • Microfiber is lightweight, solid-colored polyester
  • Exterior features one slip and two zip pockets
  • Interior features five mesh pockets
  • Trolley sleeve
  • Removable strap
  • Zip closures

Get the classic silhouette of our Iconic styles updated with added functionality. Complete with a cushioned compartment for your laptop, the Iconic Campus Backpack in sleek microfiber is the perfect bag for either school or work. Or put all the pockets and compartments to use packing for your next weekend getaway!
  • Microfiber is lightweight, solid-colored polyester
  • Exterior features two zip pockets, two side slip pockets and a grommet for headphones
  • Front zip compartment features three slip pockets, four pen slip pockets, and an ID window
  • Main compartment features two mesh slip pockets
  • Laptop compartment
  • Padded back and straps
  • Zip closures
This tent keeps tots safe from the sun’s rays (SPF 50+), wind, sand, and mosquitos! It features a pop-up system that makes folding & unfolding easy and 4 side ventilation openings for perfect airflow. It folds flat for easy travel and has a window with a roll-down curtain for extra sun protection, a mosquito tight mesh door with an integrated smart pocket to tuck away, a carry bag, and 3 pegs.
SPLENDID
The Splendid Tereza Tan Suede Leather Lace-Up Espadrille Sandals make days at the beach look extra chic! Soft, genuine suede leather shapes a crisscrossing peep-toe upper while matching, wide laces wrap and tie around the ankle.
0.75″ espadrille wrapped heel.
Cushioned insole.
Rubber sole has nonskid markings.
Genuine suede leather upper. Balance man-made materials.
SPLENDID
You’ll want to take the Splendid Tabitha Chestnut Leather Flat Ankle Strap Sandals everywhere! These wear-everyday sandals, shaped by genuine leather with tooled accents and seamed details, boast a sleek toe strap, a peep-toe upper, and a comfortable ankle strap (with an antiqued brass buckle).
0.25″ rubber heel.
Smooth insole.
Rubber sole has nonskid markings.
Genuine leather upper.
A boho-chic beach kaftan with crochet lace neck and tassel tie front. Choose from black or cream in sizes XS to XL. (100% Rayon Slub Knit)
The Range Dial Grill is a versatile wireless cooking thermometer that can be used with or without your iPhone, designed for smoking and grilling. Turn the machined stainless steel knob to set an alert, or use the iOS app for more control. It’s quick-to-use and has a magnetic base to stick easily to your grill, too.

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