My Test Run of Daily Harvest Smoothie Delivery

My take on Daily Harvest smoothie delivery: 

First, they are delicious. That is really the most important thing. Sometimes smoothies are full of nutritious ingredients and very filling, but taste horrible. I tried 6 different varieties and while some I may not order again, they were all yummy. They arrive in a cardboard box, insulated and cooled with dry ice. In my case the first box arrived within about a week of my order date and was delivered to my front porch as I wasn't home. I was a little panicked when I saw it and realized it had been on the porch in 100+ degree heat for over 3 hours. But they were still frozen. If it had been much longer, I'm not sure the containers felt as if they were just beginning to soften. 

Second, I do think they are expensive. They work out to be about $8/smoothie and you are providing the liquid base (I prefer adding pecan Malk). My husband prefers coconut milk. So at $8+ they aren't cheap. But they are fresh, and delivered. So though they are expensive, I do think you are getting your money's worth. 

Third, they put a lot of thought into the ingredients and flavors. We love that they are paleo which means that they are legume-free. This is important since my oldest has a severe peanut allergy. This is one subscription box that works for every diet in our family (paleo, vegan, egg-free and peanut-free). Woot! My kids didn't taste the cold brew and green tea matcha varieties. But they tried all the others. Both the 5- and 2-year-old loved them all. The only downside of that is needing more smoothies. 

Fourth, it's flexible. I signed up for 6 smoothies a week plan. But it's very easy to login and edit your plan to either more smoothies or skip weeks. I already needed to skip when we would be out of town for a few days. 

In short, I think we'll keep up the subscription. It's nice to have a quick, easy meal when we are always on-the-go these days between schools, activities, doctor appointments and the post office!  Click here to use my referral code and get two free smoothies!

Trying, Trying to get fit

I've been on a health kick, but considering it's lasted over 6 months now, I'm pretty sure it's going to stick. I love food, cooking and eating it. I love to bake. But in February I did the Whole 30 and I'm never looking back.

Don't worry. I do indulge in a treat every now and again. I had a seriously yummy tiki cocktail the other night at drink.well. But I'm enjoying how much more natural energy I have and just my overall healthfulness is better than I've felt in years. Plus, now that my "baby" is rounding on three, it's time to get rid of the last bit of baby weight.

Besides using the Whole 30 to kick start my health plan, I've recently purchased a fitbit alta. I love it!

I had the original fitbit years ago, but kept accidentally washing it. Wearing it on the wrist makes it much harder to end up in the laundry. And I find it super motivating. I thought the "reminder" feature which reminds you every hour to get up and move if you haven't hit 250 steps every hour would get on my nerves. Not at all. Every time it buzzes me and tells me I haven't hit that seemingly small goal, I hop up from the computer and do a little stroll, mortified I've been sedentary that long. And I have to say my little chunky monkey, George, is enjoying the longer walks he's getting in the evening. We're going to lose that baby weight together!

Love my fitbit!

Kiddos are getting in on the evening walks when dad works late.