@Pretzel Crisps® Product #Review What's your #flavor style? 17 choices of yum! The #better4u #snack

          Are you in search of a snack that is really tasty? Really different from the norm in a chip?
 Something light, crispy, yet one that gives you lots of flavors to choose from in hearty bite enjoyed?
                      Well then, I have discovered one that fits the bill on all counts!
                                 And it's called ~  Pretzel Crisps®
                                                             

         About Pretzel Crisps®

A Better-For-You Snack & Wholesome Appetizer All-In-One
Pretzel Crisps®  are a modern twist on an old favorite.  They combine the best part of the pretzel – all the flavor and crunch – but lighter, crispier and more versatile than ever before.  Since 2004, Pretzel Crisps® have reinvented the pretzel category winning over the hearts and taste buds of snackers everywhere as the world’s first spreadable pretzel-shaped cracker.  With its thin, crunchy, high-quality ingredients and sweet and savory flavors, it’s no wonder Pretzel Crisps® are the go-to, better-for-you snack choice.  Available in a variety of low fat, baked varieties at only 110 calories per serving, Pretzel Crisps® are made without any trans fat, saturated fat or cholesterol.  The exceptionally thin, flat-baked pretzel crackers have multiple uses in snacking.  Whether eaten straight out of the bag, paired with other foods like meat, cheese, fruit and veggies or “skinny” dipped in your favorite low fat dip or spread, Pretzel Crisps® are the perfect snack to share with family and friends.  So, bag the chips and reach for Pretzel Crisps®!  One bite and you’ll rethink your pretzel!

    I was able to review 9 flavors of this yummy & versatile snack product. The freshness & crunch, lite bite crunch, of this snack item is right on!  I expected to open the bag & see a really thick, dry tasting snack pretzel. One that was maybe smothered in big pieces of salt pieces & just your ordinary pretzel as usually found with the word & image of a pretzel.

  That wasn't the case at all!
    I was like, hmmmm....now which bag flavor should I begin with first on my taste test. We all have our preferences in flavors we like best, from really spicy to plain or the in between of mixed combinations.
 
   So I reached for the Garlic Parmesan flavor first, to try.

       Oh my! They were like...a thin cracker (big in each ones size to gain a big yummy bite) yet had that taste of a pretzel, yet a cracker too!  Then~~ my most favorite of the body's 5 senses of taste~~ on my tongue found the flavor ;) and the equally enjoyed combo of the Garlic and Parmesan   hit home!
Just like a ball hitting the batters mit on a good catch!
  And, I'm now thinking..oh this will most likely be the one I'll like best.
           And then, I open the Chipotle Cheddar  #flavor.  And man, it was good too. First I tasted the cheddar & then the chipotle kicked in.  I was thinking, this will be hubby's pick when he can choose which one he wants to try first. I figured I'd keep those thoughts to myself & just see if I won my own bet on that one :)

          I had my eye on the bag of Honey Mustard & Onion flavor of Pretzel Crisps® from the start, wondering about it's flavor and thinking the onion part of it maybe over bearing.
        So it was #3 in the taste test line to try.  Boy, did I prove myself wrong!  This flavor, now moved up to first class seating in my choices of favorite!  I may have to hide this bag & not share lol
                                 Yep! This Pretzel Crisps® #Flavor of Honey Mustard & Onion Deli Style
                                           was now my yummiest one yet that I loved!
                                                
          And when I stated earlier that these flavored snack products were versatile,
    I meant don't eat them alone as just the tasty snack straight from the bag!  No, No. I can see enjoying these in so many other ways!  They are the perfect size and bite to use in a appetizer.
Oh, the flavor of this one would pair up perfectly with a slice of boiled egg across it. Oh but wait! Someone at the web site of Pretzel Crisps®.com has a page called " Entertaining & they already have a recipe there for you to go by with the same idea! That includes just that & bacon..Yum!
Look at that~ I think I will try that for Easter time for my clan to enjoy!
 

 

Ok now, what flavors are left to tell you about?
                  Some, we still need to dive into & try. And this will be a continued updated post to give you our 2cent worth opinion on for the others of:
                     Original Flavor

Buffalo Wing

 

 

EveryThing          (this one will be next to try ;)





Sesame  (I can see this one used in a tossed salad yum!)
  



Jalapeno Jack  



 Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper  




Now those are the flavors from THE deli-style Pretzel Crisps® that I was able to review.
  But there more! Yes, more flavors! That I have not tried but you better bet your britches that I soon will :) From the  Pretzel Crisps® Modern Line Choices  like :



 Classic







  
Supreme

   




 Tuscan Three Cheese  (Yum ~ I can see this one with melted thin mozzarella cheese on it & a roasted tomato for a tiny pretzel pizza appetizer )




Cinnamon Toast ( yum~ here's the sweet one! Can't wait to try it out!)






We can't forget the Holidays And try out  Indulgences Choices from Pretzel Crisps®.com
Dark Chocolate & Peppermint



White Chocolate & Peppermint 


  Oh I will for sure enjoy those next Christmas Time for parties or sticking stuffer's.  
       What about ones that you can take with you to places like the movies, car trips for the kids, lunch boxes, tail gate parties, sleep overs, camping or anywhere!!
     Then here you go!  Their brand new just released new Pretzel Crisps® minis !!
               In the Original & Cheddar Cheese Flavors to pick from!













  Pretzel Crisps® mission is to have you to "Rethink your Pretzel" and my taste test provided that fact to be a true!
   I hope you all will go out try this tasty snack of  a modern twist on an old favorite. With its thin, crunchy, high-quality ingredients and sweet and savory flavors, it’s no wonder, Pretzel Crisps® are the go-to, better-for-you snack choice.
       They say that Jersey knows there pretzels & that must hold true because I loved this product!
       And I was right, hubby went straight for the  Chipotle Cheddar  flavor of  Pretzel Crisps®
               He loved it too & said tonight he is going for the  Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper 
to try next :)
             Pretzel Crisps® is a company from  Skillman, New Jersey 08558
                                          Where To Buy The Product??
                     How about at over 93 Store Merchant Locations!! Found Here
   Easily Found in the deli section or the snack aisle at the following fine stores nationwide: 
                 Maybe you want to buy in BULK  then do so easily found here online at 
                                    Pretzel Crisps®.com SHOP
  You can stay connected with this great snack company at:
   Pretzel Crisps® on Facebook
  Pretzel Crisps® on Twitter @PretzelCrisps
 Pretzel Crisps® on YouTube
Pretzel Crisps® on Pinterest
       And don't forget all the recipe ideas you can find & use each choice flavor in with Pretzel Crisps®.com found HERE

  Check them out below!! 

   Click & Watch >> Pretzel Crisps® was featured on the Today Show

Julie @ Mamawj's Moment Away Blog Disclose:
I have complied here required by local law with both local and international laws. By disclosing that I am working with  PretzelCrisps® who supplied these materials to me free, to facilitate this blog product review. Affiliated links may be within this post. No compensation was provided by the sponsor. I was given the product mentioned within this post to facilitate this #blogger #product #review The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. "The information and prize pack have been provided    by  PretzelCrisps® Thank you PretzelCrisps®

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#DIY Sewing Project ~Transform Clothing Items into Pretty Scarves~

#DIY Sewing Project ~Transform Clothing Items into Pretty Scarves~

         Sometimes the prettiest fabrics for simple sewing projects can be found elsewhere, besides buying straight from the bolt.
        Yes, indeed I am a fabric-holic :)  I love to find the right fabric at the right price. And usually that will be found in the craft stores with the long isles of bolt after bolt of fabrics. Whether it's a light weight or heavy weight fabric I hope to find for that desired sewing project I have in mind.
       But if you take your search else where for fabrics that are pretty & the type of fabric or size in yardage needed that you hope to find, you can find them lots of other places besides craft stores by the bolt. In places like yard sales, churches with Lords Acre Sales, thrift stores, your families hand me down clothing etc.  So the next time you are in these places, look at the colors, designs, weight of the fabrics in all the clothing items you see such as long dresses, long sleeve shirts, skirts, old table clothes, sheets, sweaters, etc. And imagine the yardage in fabric you may have needed for your certain project & then compare it to the yardage you see in those items right there in front of you that cost just pennies to buy. Much cheaper than fabric sold on blots by the yardage per price. Hold the item up, extend out  its fabric to see the length & width it can provide you. And most times, you will see that there is an ample amount right there in your hands to use on many projects that you had hope to do.
      A few weeks ago I enjoyed the day out for a few hours on two different occasions with each one of my sisters when we looked through some thrift stores.  And the one thing I simply love about thrift store looking is that you can be assured to always see & find all the 4 seasons of clothing items. When in the merchant stores your only going to see what clothing is worn during the time of the season you are currently in.
     I saw the prettiest skirts when we were thrift store looking. Ones with thicker grade fabric & others that were very light weight and just bursting with vibrant colors.  The same type fabric if...found on the bolt by the yard in craft stores would easily cost a price of $6.99 per yard or higher.
     And a skirt found in the thrift store that had the same 1 and 1/2 yard of sheer nice quality fabric within it, cost me a price of  .50 cent.  And I just knew all the pretty things I could use it for to make into other things to enjoy.
         Just look at the vibrant colors in this pretty skirt. It has at least 5 colors within it that would match other colors of my clothing. And within this piece I could visualize scarves being made, headbands, a lining for a purse, little sachet bags to fill with lavender dry herbs, cedar wood chips or my favorite  purex crystals to go in my dresser drawers to make my linens smell great.  Plus, I end up with a free zipper, pretty buttons & this skirt had a tan fabric lining so that means more fabric to use!
  
              So I took to cutting it up! Or should I say cutting it across!  Because I wanted a pretty spring thin scarf to enjoy :) And with the skirts vertical design pattern I knew I could create my scarf as wide or narrow or as long or short as I desired.  The band of the skirt will indeed become either a headband for my hair or the strap to a gypsy style hobo sling purse that I will create soon :)

                                        Here is another skirt I got for .50 Cent with such pretty paisley designs in earth tone colors of browns.  Both got washed & dried & now are ready to alter into new life enjoyed in other ways!
 
                         I began cutting! And I love using my serger so I just ran the sides through with a white thread serger stitch. But I also did some with a hem over turn of the outside edge on my regular sewing machine.

 
                      I  found a pink scrap of sweater fabric that was almost 2 yards  while there too for $1.00!!   And I did the same sewing project with it but made it 12 inches wide & seamed up the side after I folded it over then turned it inside out and let the seam line be located center on one side so my other side (the side that will face up to see and enjoy) and then hemmed up the ends.

 

I then took some of my Sashay Yarn and I stretched it out flat & sewed it onto my pink sweater fabric that I had made into a winter/fall scarf. Because those yarn colors found in the Sashay yarn are so pretty & have 3 colors that fade away and blend into the one combined color. It matched my pink sweater fabric just perfect.

 

 

 

 And when you are all finished after what took only a few minutes to cut your thrift store finds, seam up the sides, you now have lots of scarves to enjoy wearing. You can leave them as long or as short as you desire, open ends like you see here OR the one nearest the purple colored one, I have closed the ends together on that one making it a complete piece to loop over your head as many times as you like depending on how long you made it & it is an infinity scarf.

 

Here's you a good  Fact & Helpful *Tip*** 

 

Fabric is sold on the bolt by the "running yard" and the dimensions for a yard of fabric is usually 44 inches wide by 36 inches long. Sometimes you will luck up and find fabrics that are 60 inches wide. Most times if you are heading to the craft stores to buy fabrics for scarves, you will only need half a yard of fabric or even less than that maybe 1/4 of a yard. They will cut you what ever amount you desire & set the price according to what price per yard is on that said bolt of fabric type. 

So, when you are at those thrift stores, yard sales etc.

 Do like I do when I visit them and take along a seamstress measuring tape. You can find these at any craft store for $1 or less. Shoot, you may even find one in the thrift store for .25 cent ;)

 

Use it to measure the length & width of the clothing items you see that you too can transform into something else to enjoy.  And look at all those clothing items or kitchen linens etc in a whole new light.

They make some of the prettiest items as mentioned above or even more ideas like valances, table place mats, dinner napkins etc. Those items can be made with ease because they are just basically long or short pieces that need to be hemmed or adding a open section for a rod to hold them. 

   I will be back with more sewing projects to share with you, because I have been busy at my 3 different machines. One that I shared with you just the other day was my fabric lamp shade cover I created found  here So come back to see what's getting stitched up next :) 

         here at Mamawj's Moment Away ~ Take Care ~Julie

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#DIY #tutorial Fabric #lamp #shade #recover

#DIY #tutorial Fabric #lamp #shade #recover

                        I thought it was about time that I changed the look of this lampshade that I use in my kitchen. I made this a long while back & didn't have a shade for it at the time & I bought one in a thrift store that had apple stickers on it. I kept them on it since my kitchen theme is apples & roosters.
But I never liked the lampshade at all.
                        So I  pulled out a few easy to reach craft items today & made me a fabric shade cover that also matches my kitchen curtains that I made awhile back.
                       Making any type lamp shade cover from fabric, paper etc. is really easy to do.
   
Here are a few things you will need to accomplish this #DIY project.

         *Large piece of news paper or any type paper big enough to use as your lamp shades pattern.
         *A magic marker for tracing
         *Scissors for cutting
         *Fabric or even pretty decorative papers that will serve as your new cover for your lamp shade
         sewing needle & thread of your color choice, or embroidery thread in your color choice
         *A few straight pins to hold the fabric cut in place
         *Sewing machine or serger (if you prefer your fabric edges to be neat and turned over with a nice hemmed edge verses a raw UN-salvaged edge in appearance.

         Ok, let's get started ;)
                  First, take your shade and begin rolling it on a large piece of newspaper, to get your same shades pattern shape. You do this by matching your shades seamed edge to the edge of the news paper, and as you roll it over the paper SLOWLY, you will use your marker to drawn lines both at the top & bottom of your lamp shade, using it as you roll it across as your guide lines (that you will cut out later).
 
 

             Then, cut out your pattern that you just drew onto the newspaper as your patten to go by.
 
              Test it out on your shade to make sure your happy with its size etc.
 

If so, 
             Now, place that pattern onto your fabric OR if you are using a piece of gift wrapping paper just follow the same directions.
 
             Cut out one long piece (by having your fabric on the fold or cut 2 pieces (on the fabrics salvaged edge if you are going to have seams on your shade that show.)
            At first I wanted my edges to show so I cut 2 pieces of my fabric. I decided later to change that (as I will show you in just a bit).
          I like the look of a serge fabric edge so I took my fabric pattern once cut out & ran my 2 pieces through my serger machine.
Then I placed them on my shade & poked 2 straight pins on the top to hold them in place until I could sew the fabric on by hand so my new fabric shade cover would stay on.
I did that by using embroidery thread & a large eyed sewing needle by hand. Which you can see by the black stitches I did by hand to attached it to my shade.

      And the other fabric you see is a long pieces that I ran through my serger on both sides to get a white thread pattern. I think a serged look is so finished & neat in appearance.
          I then began to sew my hand made bias fabric piece to my shades top & bottom section.
I did that by simply folding it over the edge in a half sandwich type way, and then stitched it on with regular thread & a hand sewing needle.

              I then decided I wanted to cover my shade in 3 separate strips on the sides, so it matched my bias fabric trim & my curtains as well. So I attached strips down the side in 3 separated sections.
And I added a button while there :)

        I finished the same proceed on the bottom & added more red buttons to each strip to add a country finished look. I love adding my vintage buttons to any of my #DIY projects that will match good with a country decorated theme.

                       A closer look at it all finished

 See, it matches my handmade Kitchen curtains I made with the same fabric print. I love prints like these in fabrics. You can cut off parts of them as I did and use them so many ways big or small too add to the theme you may have going in a room.

           I made this wooden wall box shelf a few years ago for storing all my spices.
          And I change out the fabric pieces on it as I do my curtains, table cloth etc.
             I went from the red check pattern to the same trim off of the fabric used on the curtains & lampshade cover I made. Just by laying a piece on each shelf & let it drape over.

                      
                   I hope you enjoyed my #DIY projects shared today :) So, try out making you a new shade cover. It's easy peasy to do!  I love red in my kitchen ~Can you tell?

        By the way...In my previous picture you can see the beautiful red  kitchen cookware set that I reviewed a while back from +BrylaneHome  And it's the prettiest red & matches my country kitchen perfectly, cooks anything up just right & the lid has the draining option. So be sure to check them out for all your kitchen needs, that have great low discount prices!
            See you again on my next #DIY shared post :)  Thanks for stopping by today!


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