It’s time for another New Finds post of fun things to share!!
Hair x 2
Starting with not one but TWO shampoos that rock my world!
I came home from my trip to Celestial Seasonings with this pair of Alba’s Hawaiian line in Plumeria. Gah the smell is DIVINE!!! And for a natural shampoo without synthetic fragrances, parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium myreth sulfate, it foams really well and makes my hair look and feel great. Best shampoo I’ve tried this year!
However, this duo by Oribe from Birchbox is a close second. My sister told me about them and convinced me to give them a try. I just bought the travel size because this set is $$$! For totally different reasons from the Alba, the smell is amazing, and my hair is transformed after using them. Since they are so pricey I save them for a once a week treat.
Superfood Cards by Nourish Schools (Sponsored)
I received these Superfood cards to review, and they are a great set of healthy eating information! Everything someone would need to know to get started cooking real food.
The cards feature how-tos, tips and information on different healthy food categories – from greens to beans to whole grains. Photos, charts and recipes all explain the how + why of enjoying these clean eats. They’d make a great gift for anyone wanting some instructions on eating healthier – including yourself and those resolutions you set!
Toms Slippers
A week ago I was up with insomnia in the middle of the night, and as always, I headed to Instagram. I saw this post of Emily’s about her Toms Slippers and immediately went to find some online. (Note: I do not recommend shopping at 4am. Impulse buys are likely!) I finally found a pair at Nordstrom in my size (they were sold out at the Toms site) and put them in my cart. Because I didn’t remember my credit card number, I waited until morning to buy them. But at 8am – they were sold out!! Later that morning I found them in my second choice color and they were on the way to my house.LOVE them! Best slippers ever. Do you know what I love most? There are no laces to come untied!
Lucky Vitamin (Sponsored)
Lucky Vitamin invited me to poke around on their site and share some of my favorite new finds with you guys. They are like a virtual health store and have everything from aromatherapy candles, to healthy snacks, awesome shampoo (!!), essential oils, natural toothpaste, and of course, vitamins. Anything in the health arena you might need, they will have. Links above – and below are some of my favorites!
Goodnight Brew
This book!!!
Mimi and Papa sent it to us for Christmas, and it’s a hoot! If you are a beer lover or love a beer lover, it’s a must buy!
Blog School
Last winter I signed up for Blog School with Rita, the Blog Genie. Blog School is a 6 month long, online training program that combines monthly lessons, detailed worksheets and an active community to help you plan, grow and profit from your blog.
You can be days into blogging or years like myself and walk away with tons of great information. The modules are self-paced, so you can work on them when you wish, and you’ll always have access to them. The modules cover Foundations, Design, Content, Growth, Social Media, Money & Media and more. I can’t emphasize enough how much this program helped me figure out what I wanted out of KERF (and am still debating!) It really makes you think about your goals, reflections, readers and future. Rita’s writing and information is clear, and there are so many tips and links that she shares that have changed the way I blog.
The new session of Blog School enrollment opens February 9, but in the mean time, there’s a FREE program you can try out to see if you like the format and learn a little about your blog traffic in the process. The Blog School Traffic Roadmap starts February 2. Click here to learn all about it!
Underliner
I used to say that the Bare Minerals Warmth was the one thing I couldn’t leave the house without. These days it’s eyeliner. Moreover, I used to think all eyeliners were created equal. I had tried both drugstore and higher end brands and felt they were both the same: black chalk. But this kind – Noir – that I got from Birchbox has been life changing. Definitely the best eyeliner I’ve ever laid my eyes on….er laid on my eyes!
Chocolate Covered Everything!
My blog friend Katie’s book came out this week! Chocolate-Covered Katie: Over 80 Delicious Recipes That Are Secretly Good for You. I’ve made Katie’s Cookie Dough Dip – yummmm! And frosting shots made with coconut anyone!? She’s a dessert diva! I have a copy of Katie’s healthy dessert cookbook for one lucky US or Canadian reader. Enter below!
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Happy Friday!!
Melissa says
Chocolate Ice Cream!
Lisa @bitesforbabies says
Great finds!! I would love to win a copy of Katie’s cookbook…she has such great recipe ideas! My fave way to eat chocolate is simple, in it’s purest form. Having said that I don’t eat much of it because it wreaks havoc on my stomach! ;-(
I’ve been making homemade chocolates for quite some time now so I guess I’ll have to say that my fave chocolate is homemade 😉
http://www.bitesforbabies.com/recipes/two-bite-chocolates/
Ella P says
So I am not the only unlucky girl whose stomach cannot digest chocolate!
Kimberly says
What makes the underliner different from other eyeliners? I’ve never liked any of the eyeliners I’ve tried so I would be interested in trying something different if you wouldn’t mind explaining why you like it. Thanks!
KathEats says
It’s creamier and a darker black so it stands out more and is really easy to put on
Makenna says
I love anything chocolate!! Molten lava cakes with vanilla ice cream would probably be my favorite though!
Dana says
a really gooey chocolate babka or chocolate rugelach in israel
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Favorite chocolate dessert? Something “cakey” like…cake, haha!
Linda @ The Fitty says
Tom slippers! I could use one just to wear around the house. My toes are always freezing around this time of year!
Kori says
I just bought those Superfood Cards on Amazon, and I’m so excited to receive them! I love all things nutrition and finding new ways to both view it myself and teach others. Also, I have been using Ogx for a while now, and I love their products. I especially love their shimmery lotion that I found two summers ago and look forward to wearing it during the warmer months. Thank you for an awesome post!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
This is perfect! I’ve wanted my own copy of Katie’s cookbook! Also, I had no idea Tom’s had slippers!! So cute.
Devon says
My favorite chocolate dessert is dark chocolate peanut butter cups!
Colleen says
favorite chocolate dessert is like choosing a favorite child! but I love a good truffle.
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
HAH! That goodnight brew book looks hilarious. I love those slippers! Our new house has tile in the kitchen and it’s FREEZING in the morning so slippers are a must!
Amy says
My favorite chocolate dessert depends on the weather and my mood…ice cream, cake, warm pudding…
Jessica says
I have made several of Katie’s single serving desserts. I love her peanut butter cookie and her banana pancakes for one. My 2.5 year old son loves those pancakes as well. <3
Its hard to choose just one chocolate dessert, But I think I'd go with CAKE. 🙂
karla says
Chocolate and peanut butter ice cream and candy bars. Obviously I’m not a hlb!
Maggie says
I love german chocolate cake balls! So rich and decadent!
Martha says
The Goodnight Brew book looks cute. I put it in my cart on Amazon. They’re currently sold out but hopefully it will be available soon. My husband homebrews and would love it (we also have a 5 month old so he can read it to her 😉 )
Caitlyn says
OMG I got that eyeliner a few months ago in my Birchbox and I am obsessed! Its running low, going to have to buy another!
Kel says
Chocolate chip cookies!! thanks.
Maria says
Chocolate covered Strawberries!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
There’s a great coffee shop in my hometown that does bean-to-bar chocolates and some of their regular dark chocolate is divine! But they also make a great peanut butter gluten-free dairy-free cookie and vegan chocolate pudding that are just to die for!
KarenK says
Chocolate cake!
Renee says
Dark Chocolate Raisinettes!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
Peanut butter cups with dark chocolate! Or just plain old dark chocolate 🙂
Hillary says
chocolate covered rice crisps!
jacqueline poehlman says
Chocolate cheesecake! Combines my two favorite things!
jacqueline poehlman says
chocolate cheesecake – combines my two favorite things!
Liz says
My favorite chocolate dessert is chocolate cheesecake! Mmmmm mmmmm!
Caroline says
Molten chocolate cake!
marie says
Brownies!
Jackie says
Chocolate chip cookies!
Amanda says
plain dark chocolate with chocolate-covered fruit as a close second.
AlisonJ says
A warm walnut brownie with ice cream, hot fudge and M&Ms – plus whipped cream & a cherry, of course! 🙂
Erica says
Anything that involves chocolate and peanut butter : )
Valerie B. says
Chocolates chip cookies”
Cathy says
Chocolate anything and everything!!! Yummy!!!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Aw thank you, Kath!!
KathEats says
Congrats!
Allison says
My favorite chocolate dessert is probably these fudgy chocolate brownies I make. They are so moist!
Kelly G. says
It’s a toss-up between chocolate chip cookies and chocolate hazelnut ice cream!
WendyKate says
My grandmother’s Chocolate Cherry Cake with Melted Chocolate Chip Frosting! She’s no longer with us, but I make the cake a few times a year and think of her.
Jordan K says
I love just straight up chocolate. Particularly, dark chocolate w/ sea salt! YUM
Jen says
Man, I could just eat chocolate alone and be satisfied. However, I do love me some ooey gooey brownies! Fairly simple and easy to please 🙂
Anne Weber-Falk says
Oh I do love a good chocolate cake.
Rhonda says
Old fashioned home made chocolate pudding,
Jennie L. says
Brownies or cookies. Decisions,decisions!
Amy says
I love chocolate in just about any form. My favorite chocolates come from right in Charlottesville – Gearharts Fine Chocolates. So delicious!
KathEats says
Agreed!!
Ginger Jarvis says
My favourite chocolate dessert is chocolate-raspberry tartufo. Soooo goood.
…and Katie’s deep dish cookie pie – lot’s of chocolate chips!
Sagan says
Nice round-up! Those superfood cards sound SO cool.
I’m currently doing Ruth’s Elite Blog Academy (which is really awesome!), but this Blog School sounds intriguing (and after all, there’s always more to learn)… might have to check it out!
Carol B says
Truffles or just a bite of a good dark chocolate bar!
Rita says
Brownies would have to be my favorite!
Steph says
Ice cream
Morgan says
god thats hard to pick! Anything in cookie form?
megan king says
Chocolate zucchini cake!
kate walsh says
I LOVE chocolate mousse!
Alex @ True Femme says
My favorite chocolate dessert is a chocolate lava cake topped with raspberry sauce. There’s no more perfect chocolate creation in my mind! Have a great weekend!
Ambra says
Chocolate cake!
Liz says
Yum, looks like an awesome cookbook! My favorite chocolate dessert is brownies made from the Ghirardelli box mix. I always have a Costco-sized box on hand so that I can whip up a batch for any occasion that comes up!
Kate says
Those cookies on the book cover look awesome! Love cookies!
Sarah @ O-HI-30 says
I just signed up for Blog School! I started my blog ~6 months ago and can’t wait to learn more! ohi30.com
chocolate, oh chocolate! I’d say anything flourless or ganache…
Heather says
Fudge is my favorite!
Melanie says
Brownies that are slightly undercooked and gooey.. yum!
KathEats says
Agreed!
Becki @ Bites 'n Brews says
I like simple popcorn with chocolate chips thrown in!
Anna B says
I love a good piece of dark chocolate, or a delicious made from scratch brownie with chocolate chips! The richer the better 🙂
Emily @ Life on Food says
I love plain dark chocolate or a super good 3 layer chocolate cake
Jenn says
Fav chocolate dessert is just a chewy, fudgy brownie!
Pam B says
Hiya Kath!!! I LOVE anything chocolate, but if I had to pick one thing, it would be my Grandma’s chocolate sauce. When growing up, she would make a chocolate sauce that we would spoon on plain white bread or vanilla ice cream. It was sooooooo delicious, and oh so very rich. I’ve remembered that all these years, and have never found a substitute that was as good. I’ve been following Chocolate Covered Katie for a while now, and love her blog. Thanks for having the giveaway. Blessed be, hugs!!! Pam
pamspretties57 at gmail dot com
KathEats says
YUM!
Daniela C. says
Dark chocolate and hazelnuts in any form !
Holly Brown says
Chocolate-covered espresso beans!
Stacie says
SO excited Katie’s book is out! Her recipes are amazing, so needless to say, anything from her/with chocolate is to die for.
Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Chantel says
dark chocolate m&m’s are my favorrrrite!
tiffany says
i’d have to say dark chocolate or a good, crusty brownie!
Alana says
I’ve made a Triple-Layer Chocolate Macaroon Cake (recipe from Francois Payard) a few times. It’s challenging, but it is SO GOOD! Also, I love Katie’s website. Would love to have the book! Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
ashley says
buckeyes! chocolate with peanut butter…no better combination in this world
Ilene says
Love chocolate chip cookies but really any type of chocolate!
nicole p says
I love chocolate cheesecake, chocolate brownies, chocolate chip cookies, and just plain chocolate. .. everything! !!
ErikaMC says
I go in stages and right now I am loving brownies. Mmm… warm brownies and milk.
Natalie @ The Ravenous Mommy says
Fav chocolate dessert has to be a good ole chocolate chip cookie! YUM
PAMC says
I AM ALLERGIC TO CHOCOLATE..SO I USE CAROB ONCE IN AWHILE. I JUST FOUND A RECIPE FOR HOT CHOC WHICH I AM GOING TO SUBSTITUTE CAROB ON..I REALLY MISS CHOCOLATE..BUT NOT ENOUGH TO EAT IT AND GET MIGRAINES..LOL
Dani says
A plain piece of 85% dark chocolate! Yum!!
Kate I. says
My favorite would be Chocolate Truffle Loaf with Raspberry Sauce (the one made by my mother for special occasions … as far as I can tell from a quick Internet search, she uses the Kraft recipe)
kr says
Is it possible to just choose one? I’m not sure.
Kristen says
Is it possible to just choose one? I’m not sure. Those peanut chocolate clusters that have been showing up at every holiday party are THE best!
elizabeth says
dark chocolate, combined with toasted almonds.
Allison says
chocolate frosting on vanilla cake!
Amy says
I really like all chocolate…but dark is my favorite!
Amanda says
I love chocolate covered almonds and blueberries!
Sarah says
My fave chocolate dessert would have to be brownies =)
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Need me a pair of Toms slippers!!! On my virtual 4 month early birthday wish list!
Annie B says
Cookie dough! So wrong but so right. 😉
Katrina says
I love all things chocolate! Usually 70% just to snack on, in oatmeal, homemade cookie dough balls, YUM!
Dana says
My favorite is chocolate banana soft serve!
Laura B. says
Chocolate covered peanuts!
Erin m. says
Brownies!
jeanne says
Choc chip cookies!
Alex says
So tough to choose but I love chocolate Ice cream!
Sara Scott says
lately I have been loving Publix Espresso Chip ice cream, chocolate pieces in espresso flavored ice cream. yes please. Also, that Alba shampoo looks amazing! thanks for sharing!
Meg says
Ooey gooey, large, soft/chewy, chocolate chip cookies with chocolate chunks (not chips). Yes, most definitely my favorite chocolate dish…. Closely followed by adding chocolate milk to my coffee!
cynthia says
Some gooey chocolate and peanut butter brownies!
Christina says
I absolutely love a rich flourless chocolate cake. With quality dark chocolate, just a little can be so satisfying!
gemma says
Favorite chocolate covered dessert? A tie between fresh strawberries covered with dark chocolate or banana in milk chocolate.
Katie says
Chocolate & PB!!
Betsy says
I love choc covered strawberries!
Amy says
Mint brownies!
theresa says
a piece of dove dark chocolate
marcie says
Real organic fair trade DARK chocolate
Lacey says
My favorite chocolate dessert is this log-type thing my Mom makes with Nabisco Chocolate Wafers and fresh whipped cream- so simple but so delicious.
Beaty says
Dark chocolate anything. ..so delicious!
Hope says
Gooey brownies with ice cream – yum! Vegan & gluten free, of course – just like most CCK recipes!!
Lolita says
Dark, Dark chocolate with almond nuts, Just thinking about it makes me smile.
Janelle @Wholly Healthy says
Chocolate chip cookies!
Leah H. says
Dairy Queen ice cream cake!
kathy v says
i don’t really discriminate chocolate but i say chocolate chip cookies
meg says
Lately I’ve been all about Trader Joe’s chocolate & sea salt almonds, but does that count? Chocolate Cobbler is always a winner too!
Laura says
Just plain ole chocolate covered almonds. My grade school sold world’s finest chocolate for a fundraiser and my mom caught me eating packs of the chocolate covered almonds by myself! Hopefully my impulse control has improved since then!
Julie says
My favourite chocolate treat is a good, decadent chocolate cake with lots of chocolate frosting. Yum!
Eva says
just give me any kind of chocolate!
KRISTIN Thomas says
peanut M&M’s 🙂
Kayla says
I love homemade chocolate bark with dried fruit, or homemade hot chocolate!
Tracy says
My all time favorite chocolate dessert is Mint Summers Night Dream ice cream from a local ice cream shop called Annabelle’s in Portsmouth NH. IT is chocolate mint ice cream with chocolate and white chocolate chunks. To die for!!!!
Alicia Grove says
chocolate shortbread!
Diane says
Just about anything chocolate is good 🙂 but sometimes my favorite is just pieces of chocolate from a plain, good dark chocolate bar! 🙂
Alex Chambers says
Great finds Kath! Thanks for sharing! It’s amazing to know that you still attends to blog school even if you already have years of experiences. That was really inspiring! I love Toms slippers too!
Paige c says
I have a major weakness for chocolate brownies!!, they get me every time especially with ice cream
Erin says
Just about anything with chocolate and peanut butter! Yum!
Katie says
Chocolate and fruit. Thanks for all the fun new finds!\
Ashleigh B says
Mississippi mud pie…with bourbon! 🙂
Ali says
My favorite chocolate dessert is flourless chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and whipped cream!
Leah says
Lindt
Jacky says
Cookie sandwiches with chocolate cookies and vanilla frosting!
Lisa says
Chocolate covered anything…sweet, salty, gooey, crunchy…white chocolate, dark chocolate, milk chocolate…LOVE.IT.ALL
Jennifer says
Molten chocolate cake with gooey inside. And ice cream on top 🙂
Bethany says
I love chocolate, especially with peanut butter! So good!
Molly M says
I love anything chocolate! My top two are chocolate chip cookies and chocolate ice cream.
Anonymous says
chocolate black bean brownies!
Danielle says
Chocolate lava cake. Love the combo of textures!
Amy Kowbuz says
Cookie dough Icecream!
Cathy Sandfort says
Chocolate dessert? Hard but one of my favorites is chocolate mousse!!! So smooth and chocolatey! YUM…I love Chocolate Covered Katie! Been following her for over three years now! You guys ROCK! Thanks for all your wonderful recipes and blog write ups!!!
Maryz says
Brownies! I also love a good piece of Godiva!
Katie S says
mexican chocolate cookies!
Laura W says
Brownies! The full-fat version of course. But my favorite go-to quick healthier dessert is actually Chocolate Covered Katie’s chocolate mug cake.
India says
I enjoy your blog. Thanks for continually posting! I especially loved the months of 2015 post.
Lindsay says
Thank you so much for these finds! I am especially excited to try out the Blog School classes. I’ve been twiddling my thumbs wondering what direction to take my blog, and I think that’ll def help put me on a better track!
Michelle M. says
I love an oozy, luxurious chocolate molten cake!
Lisa @ early morning run says
First, I LOVE the Celestial Seasonings store in Boulder. I was totally shocked the first time I went and realized that they have so much more than tea, and that they sell exclusive teas (Fast Lane became my fave for pre-weekend runs)! I found another Alba product there that keeps my naturally frizzy hair resistant to humidity. I only wish I found it before I moved to Denver, when I lived in NYC!
Courtney M says
My grandmother’s chocolate cake…that is, until I win this book!
Ashley says
Fave chocolate dessert has gotta be brownies! 🙂
Danica @ It's Progression says
My favorite chocolate dessert is definitely homemade brownies that are made with dark chocolate chips and are undercooked!
Bobbie says
I love chocolate covered Katie’s blog. I guess my favorite chocolate is chocolate covered sea salt caramels.
andrea says
chocolate cake, rich and yummy with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream
Sophia says
I love any kind of chocolate cake with a big glass of milk.
Kat says
chocolate lava cake…yum!
Rebecca says
Favorite chocolate dessert: brownies!
lindsay says
cant beat chocolate cake and chocolate icing!
Carla says
Chocolate sour cream cake… divine!
Paige Drummond says
Tiramisu!!! It’s a weakness
sarah says
slightly melted chocolate chips with shaved dried coconut on top!
Lindsey says
I love brownies!
anastacia says
I have a huge thing for molten chocolate lava cake.
Rachel says
Omg, I NEED that book. Too funny.
Jennifer Judd says
My favorite chocolate dessert is brownies, hands down!
Marjie says
Based on your recommendation I bought the Alba Botanica shampoo and conditioner yesterday at Target. I got the body building formula which has a coconut fragrance, and used both of them this morning. Smell amazing and so far I am loving the results.
KathEats says
Yay! LOVE the smells!
Tierney S says
I have an undeniable love for smores. I live in Minnesota where its too cold for bonfires in the winter so I make them over the stove 🙂
Lynn @ The Actor’s Diet says
I can never say no to a chocolate cake!
Katie says
Hi Kath! My favorite chocolate dessert is for sure a pizookie! yummmm
Emily says
choosing a favorite chocolate dessert is like choosing children! though i do like me some fudgy chocolate cake :)))
Christine says
Homemade chocolate pudding!
Louise says
Hot fudge sauce over vanilla ice cream – topped with whipped cream and a cherry, of course!!
hannah says
chocolate fondue
laura t. says
chocolate & PB buckeyes! yumm
Kimberly says
Freshly baked brownies!
Nicolette Barnes says
Yours and Katie’s bloggs are both at the top of my list!!
Wendy says
Love these posts… My favorite chocolate dessert is banana chocolate truffles!
Margaret says
Saucy Hot Fudge Pudding!
Joanna says
Flourless chocolate cake!
Shoshana says
Brownies!!
kaleigh says
brownies!!!
Ann says
My favourite chocolate dessert is a thick, fudgy brownie. Even better if there is peanut butter in it or on top!
Kari F says
I also follow Katie’s blog and I love anything with chocolate and peanut butter!
Jenn D. says
Triple Chocolate Trifle! But on occasion, Godiva Cheesecake at my local Barnes and Noble cafe.
Stephanie @ Whole Health Dork says
I also recently switched to Alba after trying a variety of natural shampoos that just weren’t really working. It is finally the first one that works! I’ve been using the mango one.
Thanks for the Blog School info. Always looking for more great resources!
Kaci says
I’m in the market for a new Android tablet and thought this might be the best post to comment on! I love my Nexus 7 tablet but it’s slowing down on me so need a replacement. Any suggestions?