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Vital Proteins Collagen Water Review

June 15th, 2020

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Vital Proteins might sound familiar to you and it’s because Costco has been carrying the Collagen Peptides powder for a long time. When we got a chance to review the newer Vital Proteins Collagen Water we jumped on it. Thanks to Vital Proteins for sending us a review box! We were honestly shocked at how many health benefits collagen has for your body! Thankfully we’ve spent a lot of time researching it to give you an unbiased and quick look at why you might want to take collagen daily.

When starting our Vital Proteins Collagen Water review the first thing we did was research what collagen is. Shamefully or not, we had no idea what it even was! Turns out it’s a major component of our skin, it’s what our bones are mostly made of, and is 1-10% of our muscle tissue among other things. According to Scientific American, we start producing less collagen at age 20. This explains why our skin becomes more fragile and thinner as we get older. It also explains why our bones get weaker, and muscle tissue gets smaller. Think of collagen as an anti-aging supplement.

Speaking of supplements, we agree that many supplements have a connotation of snake oil, which is why we made sure to read the research and studies about any benefits. Looking at the highly respected database of the NIH (National Institutes of Health) trials and studies really sold us on the legitimacy of these claims.

According to a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial as well as an open-label study, your skin health will improve.
Joint pain will be relieved according to more studies.
Could prevent bone loss. Bone Mineral Density improved 7% in this randomized control study.
Muscle mass can increase. When looking at this double-blind trial the control group gained significantly more muscle than the placebo group!
Many other benefits such as hair, skin, heart health, gut health and more.

There are a few other benefits to using the Vital Proteins Collagen Water over other collagen peptides. First of all the biggest difference maker is that it’s ready-to-drink. There’s no need to mix a powder into a drink. If you weren’t aware like us, collagen is a form of protein. Having the ability to have a quick protein drink after a workout that’s not full of real or fake sugar is a great benefit. Each bottle has 10g of protein which has been hydrolyzed to help your body absorb it faster. They have 3g of sugar or less, as well as 60 calories or less. These are also made without artificial sweeteners or colors.

Vital Proteins Collage Water Bottles

You might be thinking, “These sound really healthy, they must not taste that great.” That’s the magic to what Vital Proteins has done so successfully. They’ve managed to pack in the taste while keeping it healthy. Monkfruit extract helps give it the slightest hint of sweetness. These flavored waters are very subtle in their taste, especially when you compare to the Costco staples such as La Croix and Kirkland Signature Sparkling Water. The Collagen Waters are not sparkling like those.

Vital Proteins Collagen Water from Costco comes in a variety pack with 3 flavors. You get 4 bottles each of Strawberry Lemon, Blackberry Hibiscus, and Lemon Slice. Each bottle is 12 fluid ounces. The price for Vital Proteins Collagen Water in Costco stores is $24.99 and is available nationwide. You can also order it online for $31.99 including shipping and handling.

We encourage you to do your own research on the benefits of collagen. We believe you’ll come to the same conclusions as we did. Can’t wait to continue testing it to see for ourselves the benefits to our own bodies.

June 14th, 2020

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The Costco July 2020 Coupon Book is here and we’re excited to bring it to you early. The coupons for this month start on June 24th and run through July 26th. Normally Costco coupon books are 3.5 weeks long however this one is 4.5 weeks long. To display the coupons for July you simply need to click the link above. This will bring you to them where you will then be able to click on them to enlarge them and page through them. We apologize for the poor quality of the images. We’ll bring you higher quality images as soon as we are able to. If you haven’t seen them yet, there’s also some interesting deals in the June Hot Buys Coupons that started June 13th and run through June 21st. Costco is back to mailing the coupon books this month, so if you regularly get it in the mail then expect to receive it shortly. If you don’t usually get it in the mail and want to be notified as soon as we release the next coupon book then sign up for our email list, Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Instagram.

The July 2020 Costco Coupon Book has the regular variety of Costco items to appease members. One staple standout is the Ling Ling Potstickers at $3 off. You don’t get Huggies diapers on sale very often, so the Pull-Ups Plus at $7.50 off per box is a good deal. If you’ve been holding out for the Feit 4′ LED Shop Lights they’re on sale for $10 off, making them $17.99 after coupon. We’re pretty excited about the Polar Seltzer Water Variety Pack. We just tried it today for the first time and was quite impressed. We’ve also heard good things about the Panera Bread Mac & Cheese, so we might give that a try. The Costco tire coupon has switched back to Bridgestone for July.

For those of you who have read this far and still can’t get the coupons to show up there are two things you need to make sure of. First, make sure you’re on the post page called Costco July 2020 Coupon Book. Secondly, you’ll want to click on the link in the very first sentence, which is also labeled Costco July 2020 Coupon Book. If for some reason that is not working for you, you can always click here to go directly to Page 1 of the July Coupon Book. Leave a comment letting other members know what the best deals are! Which items are not to be missed?

June 13th, 2020

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The June 2020 Costco Hot Buys coupons start today and we’re very excited for a few of the deals! The sale coupons run from June 13th through June 21st. They are essentially filling the gap between the May and June 2020 Costco Coupon Book and the July 2020 Costco Coupon Book. In total there are 22 items on sale this month. If you want to be notified as soon as we release the July 2020 Costco coupon book make sure to sign up for our email list, Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Instagram.

In a recent poll of people’s 3 favorite can’t live without Costco items Kerrygold butter was to our surprise at the top of the list. This would be a great time to give it a try if you have not before, as it’s $4 off. We’d also recommend pairing it with the Kirkland Signature Country French Bread from the bakery, which we can’t get enough of lately. A newer bakery item that’s on sale is the Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie tub, which is $1.50 off. We also haven’t tried Beyond Meat’s Beyond Burgers, so now might be a good time to give them a go at $3 off.

Which items stand out to you? Anything you’re going to pick up over the next week? Anything you haven’t tried that you’re now tempted?

May 25th, 2020

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Costco just started carrying Gain flings! Laundry Detergent Pacs and we are excited to bring you a review of them. For years we’ve been a liquid laundry detergent or powder laundry detergent household, so the chance to try and compare laundry detergent pacs for the first time was very enticing. Thanks to Gain for providing the product so we could do a thorough review of it. Gain flings began reaching Costco stores last week, so make sure to look for them on your next Costco run. It is not available in all Costco locations at this time, but the majority of stores around us had them. You can always call your local Costco to see if they’re carrying it, just ask about item number 1355134!

When doing our Gain flings review the first thing we did was find out what makes it stand out against the rest of the available laundry detergents. If you didn’t know, the Gain brand is well known for two things that set it apart. First of all, everyone loves the scent. Secondly, the scent “lasts forever” as all the reviews we read said. Using Gain you’ll get up to 6-weeks of freshness. Can you imagine your bed sheets smelling fresh every single night?

Considering those two claims you can see why Gain flings were rated the best laundry pod for odor. These pods also have some additional features that make them stand out. They are a 3-in-1 pac, with Oxi boost and Febreze odor remover in addition to the Gain detergent. Oxi boost is an oxygen-based bleach like a Chlorine bleach but it works slower, is less damaging to the fibers and is more environmentally friendly. So in short Oxi boost helps remove stains while Febreze helps remove odors. Another advantage to the Gain laundry pacs is that they have 50% more scent than Gain liquid laundry detergent. Lastly, by buying at Costco you get 12 bonus flings, helping bring down the cost per pac even more.

Gain Flings 3-in-1 with Oxi Boost and Febreze

Now that we knew what the main product benefits were it was time to give the Gain flings laundry pacs a try. Their ease of use definitely saved us a good 15 seconds per load. Multiplying that by 132 loads and you’re saving 33 minutes per box. Depending on how much your time is worth that can easily pay for the box right there! Anyway, we threw a pac in the drum, washed a standard load and the clothes definitely came out clean and fresh. After running through the dryer the famous Gain scent was definitely noticeable, and pleasant. Some laundry pacs sometimes have issues dissolving properly but we had no issues. We tried a load in both cold and hot water and there was no plastic or residue left on any of the clothes. The box also mentions that they’re designed to be used in any temperature water as well as both HE and standard washers.

If you’re wondering what the benefits of a laundry pod is vs liquid detergent or powder detergent we will fill you in. Pods are much more convenient. Not only do they save you time on every load, but you can easily carry them with you if you’re a student or anyone using a coin-operated or shared laundry machine where they must carry the clothes and detergent to the machine. They also create a mess free environment. No longer will you have spilled liquid detergent or powders all over the top and front of your washing machine. A popular misconception is that pods are more expensive due to the convenience factor and added costs of manufacturing. However, when comparing this extremely good Costco deal to regular pricing of Gain liquid laundry detergent they are about the same per load! Costco is selling the 132 pac box for $24.89, which comes out to $0.19 per pod. Keep in mind price and availability may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Gain flings?

Gain flings are laundry detergent pacs that include Oxi boost and Febreze odor remover in addition to the Gain laundry detergent.

Can i use Gain flings in my HE washer?

May 16th, 2020

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We just published the Costco May and June 2020 Coupon Book. This months Costco coupons bring back a little more sense of normalcy now that food items are on sale again. When you click the link above it will display all of the coupons for you. The May and June Costco coupons run from May 20th through June 14th. Keep in mind there’s also the May Hot Buys coupons which run through May 17th! You will not receive this months coupon book in the mail, however starting next month you will start receiving them in the mail again. If you’re one of those members that never gets it in your mailbox or you want to see an early preview before you get it in the mail you can be notified as soon as we release the next coupon book by signing up for our email list, Liking us on Facebook and Following us on Instagram.

It’s so nice to see food items back in the May and June 2020 Costco Coupon Book. We feel like there’s less than in a normal coupon book, but we’ll take what we can get. The Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle is pretty delicious, especially dipped in some vanilla ice cream. The Braun Series 8 Shaver is our favorite and is $50 off. The BOGO on the Boom Chicka Pop Kettle Corn is a great value. Bai drinks are our favorite, so very excited to see those at $4.50 off. We haven’t seen the Humm Organic Kombucha before but it sounds pretty tasty. The Costco tire coupon for this month is Michelin again.

If you’re looking for the coupon book and can’t find the link you have to check on two things. First step is to make sure you’re on the post page titled Costco May and June 2020 Coupon Book. Next, you want to click the link in the very first sentence, which is titled Costco May and June 2020 Coupon Book. If that does not pull up all the coupons for you you click this link to go directly to the first coupon book page. What are your thoughts on this months coupons? Better than last month? Does it excite you enough to go into the store and do some shopping?

May 9th, 2020

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After no Costco coupons for food in April it’s nice to have some food on sale again! The May 2020 In-Warehouse Hot Buys coupons start today and run through May 17th while supplies last. These coupons fill the gap between the April – May Costco Coupon Book and the May – June Costco Coupon Book. There’s also a note that says, “Warehouse merchandise availability is subject to limitations or prohibitions imposed by applicable emergency orders.” Basically, some states are still limiting Costco to only selling essential items, such as Vermont, Michigan and parts of Colorado. If you want to be notified as soon as we release the May – June Costco coupon book make sure to sign up for our email list, Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Instagram.

There are a lot of little caveats with the May 2020 Hot Buys coupons. First of all, prices may vary in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. That’s mostly due to the added cost to ship the product outside the mainland USA. Secondly, items may not be available at all locations. Every single item has a purchase limit on it except for the Kirkland Signature Gourmet Chocolate Chunk Cookies that are found in the bakery. Also interesting is that some items mention that they can be purchased from sameday.costco.com in select delivery areas. The Columbus Seasoned Turkey Burgers look pretty good, it might be time for us to try them.

What are your thoughts on the May 2020 Hot Buys coupons? It’s really nice to have some food coupons again isn’t it? Read more to see a list of items and prices.

April 20th, 2020

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It can be overwhelming when you’re in Costco looking for laundry detergent and there are so many options. There’s often Tide, Kirkland Signature, ECOS, and more. Then, each brand has HE, Free and Clear, pods, liquid, powder, and more. What is the difference and what does it all mean? We’ll break it all down for you as well as give an honest review of the new to Costco Tide Free and Clear Liquid Laundry Detergent.

Tide laundry detergent is known for being the top brand. Several tests by Consumer Reports, Cnet, and more have confirmed Tide is the best at getting stains out compared to all other leading brands. Now that Costco is carrying it we figured it’d be a great time to review it and see if it’s as good as they say. Having a two year old (that loves to play with her food) leaves no shortage of stained clothing. Spaghetti sauce, ketchup, peanut butter, red wine (just kidding!), blueberry juice, and more are just some of the food stains we are constantly trying to get out of clothing, not to mention grass and dirt stains.

Our first impression was that Tide did a great job. All clothes came out extremely clean. We didn’t do a side-by-side comparison like the CNET article we linked to, but we were very happy with the results compared to the other detergents we’ve used before. Another reason we’ll be using this going forward is that we have another infant in the household now. Infants skin is generally very sensitive, which is where the Free and Gentle part comes in to play. This means it’s free of dyes and perfumes, which is very important for a 2 week old baby. The Tide Free and Gentle is dermatologist recommended, accepted by the National Eczema Association and recognized by the National Psoriasis Foundation. Anyone with sensitive skin or skin allergies should be using this type of laundry detergent. Tide Free and Gentle is considered hypoallergenic.

Over the years we’ve tried Kirkland Signature, ECOS, All, and other laundry detergents. After doing in-depth research for this article and our own testing we can comfortably say that Tide is the best laundry detergent out there. We’re excited Costco is now carrying the Tide Free and Gentle liquid laundry detergent. We definitely recommend looking for it next time you’re in the store. In short, with Tide Free and Gentle you get a deeper clean that is also gentle on skin. Read on for a list of frequently asked questions about laundry detergents that will help you make a more informed decision for your next purchase.

Vital Proteins Collagen Water Review

Costco July 2020 Coupon Book

Costco June 2020 Hot Buys Coupons

Gain Flings! Review

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Gain flings?

Can i use Gain flings in my HE washer?

Costco May and June 2020 Coupon Book

Costco May 2020 Hot Buys Coupons

Tide Free and Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent Review

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