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High Key Cookies for $3.24 at Target

August 7, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Find the low carb High Key cookies at Target this week for only $3.24. Read below to find out how!

Have you tried the High Key brand of cookies yet? I bought some for the first time a couple of weeks ago and I’m not sorry that I did!

While the chocolate chip ones taste similar to the Famous Amos variety, the all chocolate is my favorite. They taste like Oreo’s without the cream. Yum!

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High Key Cookies $3.24 At Target

To do this deal, all you need is a Target account (and a Target debit if you want a sweeter deal).

Log into your Target account and go to the Target Circle coupons. In the search bar, type in “high key.”

Press the red plus sign next to the .75 coupon. When you go to pay, press the wallet icon (bottom center of the Target app). The cashier will scan the barcode and you will save.

Note: This coupon is only valid for in store purchases. You can’t use it on drive ups or order pick ups.

If you have a Target Red Card (I use the Debit), you can save an extra 5%.

High Key Cookies – $3.99

Target Circle Coupon- $0.75 (Hurry, Expires 8/10)

Target Red Card 5% – $0.16

Final cost: $3.08

The coupon expires 8/10 so act quickly.

This is the best price I have seen on these cookies and a great price to try them out at to see if you like them.

These work on Trim Healthy Mama as an S cookie.

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Check out some free THM Recipes:

Strawberry Lemonade Frozen Sorbet (S)

Cinnamon Vanilla Oat Muffins (E)

Caramel Iced Coffee (FP)

Cookies N Cream Frappe (S)

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Spice Cookies (S)

Cookies And Cream Keto Frappe With Protein – THM S

July 30, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Skip the expensive coffee house and make a delicious cookies and cream Keto frappe with protein at home!

Cookies and Cream reminds me of childhood. I remember grabbing a carton of cookies and cream ice cream from the freeze and piling it high in a bowl. Paying special attention to pick out the biggest cookie pieces that I could find.

Oh the joys of being young and thin. Even though I try not to eat like that anymore, I would by lying if I said I didn’t still like the combo of chocolate Oreo cookies and creamy milk.

And Trim Healthy Mama has solved all my needs by creating a Cookies and Cream Whey Protein Powder that gives you that childhood taste you miss plus a healthy dose of protein!

All my low carb friends stay with me, this Cookies and Cream Keto Frappe is totally Keto (along with being a THM S recipe). I’ll explain more below.

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What is A Coffee Frappe?

A frappe is a Greek inspired iced coffee typically made with instant coffee, sugar and milk. That is the traditional way to make a frappe coffee. It is then blended or shaken to mix resulting with a coffee layer and a foamy/frothy top layer.

But since we are low carb/Keto or Trim Healthy Mamas, we make some easy modifications to make an on plan coffee frappe that we can enjoy with no guilt & no sugar!

Cookies And Cream Keto Frappe With Protein – THM S

This cookies and cream Keto frappe is the perfect afternoon pick me up to get you through a long work day.

The sweet cookies and cream flavor combined with a delicious blonde roast coffee is blended to perfection resulting in a frappe that you could almost mistake for an indulgent milkshake!

And you only need 4 ingredients to make this iced coffee treat.

What You Need for A Chocolate Cookie Frappe:

Trim Healthy Mama (THM) Cookies and Cream Pristine Whey Protein Powder

Sweet Leaf Chocolate Sweet Drops

Cold Brew Coffee – this is my Fave

Unsweetened Almond Milk

Optional: A splash of heavy cream & Bake Believe/Lily’s Chocolate Chips / Reddi Whip

Making the Low Carb Frappe

To make this protein frappe, you need a decent blender to start. I use a Nutribullet for these drinks.

In your blender add all ingredients and blend until smooth.

You can top with a little Reddi Whip & Bake believe or Lily’s Chocolate Chips to make the Keto frappuccino even more appetizing. And if you blend up a tablespoon or two of the sugar free chocolate chips into the blended coffee it will remind you of the Starbucks java chip fappucino. Yum!

All those little chocolate chip shavings mixed in with a cookies n cream protein powder and cold brew coffee is the perfect low carb treat with caffeine.

Want a Trim Healthy Mama FP Coffee?

What is a fuel pull (FP)? A fuel pull on THM is just a food or recipe that is low in carbs and also in fat. It can be used in an S meal, an E meal or on it’s own as a FP.

So if you want a cookies and cream THM FP coffee, you can do it by modifying this recipe slightly.

Omit the chocolate chips and the Heavy Cream. You can increase the almond milk slightly if needed. If you use just the THM Cookies N Cream Protein powder, Almond Milk and Sweet Leaf drops, you will have a light Fuel pull coffee that you can enjoy with any meal!

Need a no blender iced coffee? Try this easy THM FP Caramel Iced Coffee (Great for low carb/Keto diets too because it is sugar free!).

Cookies and Cream Keto Frappe With Protein - THM S

Servings

Ingredients

1 Cup Cold Brew Coffee
1/3 Cup unsweetened almond milk
4 TBSP THM Cookies And Cream Pristine Whey Protein Powder
5 Drops Chocolate Sweet Leaf Sweet Drops
1 TBSP Heavy Cream (Optional)
1-2 TBSP Bake Believe or Lily's Chocolate Chips (Optional)
1 Cup Ice

Servings

Ingredients

1 Cup Cold Brew Coffee
1/3 Cup unsweetened almond milk
4 TBSP THM Cookies And Cream Pristine Whey Protein Powder
5 Drops Chocolate Sweet Leaf Sweet Drops
1 TBSP Heavy Cream (Optional)
1-2 TBSP Bake Believe or Lily's Chocolate Chips (Optional)
1 Cup Ice

Instructions

Place all ingredients into the blender.
Blend the iced coffee frappe until smooth. If it is too thick, you can add another splash of cream or almond milk to thin it out a bit.
Pour the cookies and cream keto frappe into a tall glass and top with Reddi Whip and a sprinkle of sugar free chocolate chips if desired.

Hi Tech Pet Automatic Dog Door Overview

July 26, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Find out if the Hi Tech Pet automatic dog door is right for your dog and home with this in depth look at the product.

First, let me introduce you to our pup. He is an energetic (though aging) Yorkie Poo weighing in at around 20 pounds. He enjoys chasing birds, barking at falling leaves and sunning on the back deck.

We got our automatic doggy door for him so that he could come and go as he wished. The High Tech Pet dog door that we chose has been installed in our home for about 3 years.

In this review, we will discuss all of your questions related to Hi Tech Pet dog doors like why you need an electronic dog door, replacing the Hi Tech Pet dog collar batteries and more.

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Why Invest in a Smart Dog Door Like Hi Tech Pet?

Freedom for Your Pup

Your dog will absolutely love the freedom to come and go as they please. They can get extra exercise and use the bathroom outside anytime they need to.

Have you ever been stuck in a meeting or at a party and all you can think about is that the dog needs to be let out? I know I have and the Hi Tech Pet dog door eliminates that problem! I feel so much better knowing that my dog isn’t stuck in a crate for an entire day.

And there is no more getting up 5 times during your favorite show to let the dog out. We are all much happier (dog included)!

Security

Typically you would wonder how to secure your dog door from intruders but you don’t have to worry as much with this smart dog door.

A large or extra large flap style dog door could allow for a tween or small adult to enter your home via the dog door. Using an automatic dog door provides security by providing an additional barrier to entry.

This door has an automatic steel deadbolt on the interior of the unit giving extra protection. It also has a bulletproof panel to prevent intruders.

Prevents Wild Animals From Using Dog Door

Our house backs up to a wooded area where I’ve seen things like raccoons, opossums, snakes, coyotes and other wildlife. You can rest assured that I don’t want any of those cuddly creatures coming in through a swinging dog door.

By using an electronic pet door, the door will only open when your pup gets within range and it shuts a few seconds after they enter the home. This is great to help eliminate the possibility of unwanted animals entering throughout the night.

Weather

While any dog door will create a draft when opened, you don’t want one creating an issue all the time. And a flap style dog door will not have a perfect seal, allowing your air conditioning and heat to escape.

The best dog door for cold weather or summer heat is a High Tech Pet Automatic Dog Door. The door will shut all the way when not in use which will help to keep the elements from outside where they belong – out.

Hi Tech Pet Automatic Dog Door Overview

After more than 3 years of use, my experience with the product has been great.

The Power Pet fully automated pet door gives your pet autonomy and you peace of mind. But when you purchase a big ticket item like this, you want to make sure that it works properly. Especially since this item is built into your home or door in some manner.

Here are the top questions about a Hi Tech Pet automatic dog door answered.

How Does the Electronic Doggy Door Work?

You will place the Hi Tech Pet Collar on your dog. When your dog approaches the dog door (inside or out), the sensor on the collar will trigger the door to automatically open. The door will shut a few seconds after your dog moves away from the sensor’s range.

Door Features:

Sensor Sensitivity

The door also has 2 knobs that allow you to adjust the sensitivity of the opening trigger, one for inside and one for outside. This is great depending on where you end up installing your door.

For example, our dog door is very close to our kitchen table where our Yorkie Poo enjoys spending time waiting on any dropped crumbs from the kids. If I have the sensor up, the dog door will trigger and open when the dog is just in the kitchen looking for food.

I like that I can adjust the setting to not open until he gets right in front of the door preventing the door from opening unnecessarily.

In/Out Off/On

You can choose to turn the system off for inside or out.

For Example, if I look out and see my dog rolling in a mud puddle. I can press the outside button to deselect it (the green light will turn off). So when he comes up to the door, it will not let him in.

This feature also works if you want to keep the dog inside. My kids have an inflatable slide and pool that we like to play with in the summer. The dog likes to bark and just overall annoy everyone when the kids play with this toy.

So instead of having to take his collar off, I can just deselect the inside button. When he tries to go out, the sensor will not work & he will remain inside.

Manual Open Button

There is also a manual open button on the power panel.

I typically use this when the battery starts to go low on his collar. As the battery starts to wear out, sometimes I will hear our dog standing at the door waiting to get in. Using the “Open” button in that scenario lets him in without having to go to wherever your normal exterior door is.

Don’t worry, you can typically tell when the battery is going out before your dog is locked in or out. Normally for several days I can see that it takes longer for the dog to stand just right in front of the door before it will open.

When I see that start to happen, I proactively change the battery so that he doesn’t get stuck in or out when I’m not home.

Battery Indicator

The Power Pet dog door panel also has a battery indicator on the door itself. If you choose to use battery instead of the AC power, this will be useful in letting you know when it is time to change that battery.

Hi Tech Pet Collar Battery Replacement

The dog door itself can run on AC power or battery. I have only used the AC power and have had no problems with using it in this manner.

The dog collar will need battery replacements. There are some Hi Tech pet collar battery hacks floating around Youtube. However, I’m sure that if you hack the collar it probably voids the warranty.

I usually buy these batteries twice a year.

Pro Tip: The Hi Tech Pet Collar is a little dinky. In fact, we spent a while when we first got the unit searching the backyard for the sensor because the collar fell off our dog outside.

Just pull the sensor off the cheap collar and attach it to your dog’s favorite collar with a couple of zip ties. It will be much more secure and easier to take off when needed (like a trip to the vet).

Excuse my model – He wasn’t feeling the photoshoot.

Pet Door Installation

I’m not a lot of help on this one because we had our dog door professionally installed when we were building our house.

If you are handy, I’m sure you could install it yourself. I watched our contractors install it in around an hour or less I think. Didn’t time them but now I’m thinking I should have! They also added a decorative element on the outside to make it a bit more visually attractive with some bead board and paint.

We have the medium wall unit and it is installed right next to our regular door. The medium is the perfect size for our 20 lb. Yorkie Poo.

Hi Tech Pet Dog Door Sizes Available

The pet door comes in Medium or Large (for up to 100 lb animals).

They even show that cats may enjoy using this door.

Is It Loud?

The only time that the door makes any noise is when it opens and closes. The sound is slightly louder as it opens than when it closes.

It is definitely not silent but it is not a noise that is bothersome to me. The benefits definitely outweigh the noise for us. We have 5 kids so I’m not sure I even know what silence is anymore. Our life is loud!

Overall, we feel like we pretty much can’t live without our Hi Tech Pet Electronic Dog Door. If I missed a question that you have, ask it in the comments & I will try my best to answer it for you.

THM Food Analyzer App – Know Your Fuel

July 26, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered if a particular food is on plan? Or if the item is an S, E or Fuel Pull?

The THM Food Analyzer App is a free download that puts all of that information at your fingertips!

I first learned about the Trim Healthy Mama plan about 5 years ago from my friends in a MOPS group. I read the book, learned the plan and lost 60 lbs of baby weight after my second child thanks to THM.

And when I wanted to know if something was on plan or not, I had to get out a book or search the Facebook page until I found my answer. But the sisters heard our cries and developed a Trim Healthy Mama app to make life so much easier! Thank you ladies!

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THM Food Analyzer App – Know Your Fuel

The THM food analyzer app will help you to know for sure if your food choice is on plan or goes with the fuel for the meal you have planned. Making it easier to plan on the go without having to search through the book.

Where to Find The App

You can get the free THM app on Google Play or the Apple store.

Simply download it to your phone or tablet so that you always have the food analyzer at your fingertips.

How to Use the Food Analyzer

Using the app is very easy and intuitive. There is a big search bar at the top, simply enter in the food that you want and the app will let you know what type of THM fuel the food is.

This is great if you are a THM beginner and just learning the plan to help you get a good grasp on the basics (don’t skip on reading the book though – it is an awesome resource for really understanding the “why”).

It is also really helpful with foods that may not be a staple in your house. For example, I found that Parsnips are an E, Turnips are a FP and canned coconut milk is an S. These are things that we don’t eat every day and it is great to have the THM app to confirm the fuel that these foods are.

What It is Missing

The THM app is a fantastic resource to help you understand foods that are “S” (With Healthy Fats), “E” (Low fat & Healthy Carbs), FP (Fuel Pull – Low in Fats and Carbs) and those foods that are NOP (not on Plan).

Brand Name Foods

The major thing that the THM Food Analyzer app is missing is brand name foods. While it does list some very common brands in the Trim Healthy Mama world like Lily’s chocolate, Joseph’s Pitas and Wasa crackers it misses tons of other brands what are Personal choice options.

The Work Around

You can still find a lot of your answers if you are just a bit more broad. For example, if you type in “Mission” looking for the Carb Balance tortillas it is not found.

But if you just search for “tortilla,” you will find that they have flour tortillas (NOP), Corn Tortillas (E), Low Carb Tortilla (which is where the Carb Balance tortillas would fall are a FP) and sprouted tortillas (E).

So you can still get the answer, it just takes a broad search vs. a brand specific item.

And let’s be fair, it would be almost impossible to grab all of those items! If you find a brand that has something you think is on plan, the Trim Healthy Mama Facebook group is still a great place to ask those questions if you can’t find it on the app.

Fast Food

I tried to search for multiple fast food establishments and sample menu items without success.

Learning the plan well will help you know what you can grab at the drive thru. This THM S Meal Fast Food guide is also good to keep with you for easy meals on the road.

Low Carb Tortilla Pizza – THM S

July 24, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Learn how to make a low carb tortilla pizza in just minutes by using a store bought “crust” that is so much cheaper than other Keto pizza crusts.

Tortilla pizza has been in my life since my college days. They are cheap, easy and taste so good. All the things that a broke college student appreciates.

So since I’ve been eating this meal for so many years, I just figured everyone knew about these little gems. Imagine my surprise the other day when I saw in a Facebook group that there are tons of people that didn’t know how to make tortilla pizzas! If that is you, your pizza life is about to change for the better!

Full disclosure, I don’t eat my pizza the same way that I did in college anymore. I’ve traded in my carb laden version and now enjoy a low carb tortilla pizza with some veggies and still some pepperoni too (A THM S Meal)!

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Low Carb Tortilla Pizza – THM S

I’ve eaten pizza bowls and pizza toppings on pizza for easy Keto/THM S meals. But sometimes you just want to be able to pick up a piece of pizza with your hands but still stick to your low carb lifestyle!

And you don’t want to have to have 10 special ingredients to make some pizza crust that takes 30 minutes to make and may or may not be good. I can’t stand wasting time and money.

That is where the low carb tortilla pizza comes in. A perfectly crispy and thin crust lathered in sauce covered in melted cheesy goodness. It will cure all your pizza cravings!

What You Need to Make A Quick Tortilla Individual Pizza

Low Carb Mission Tortillas This is your Low Carb THM Pizza Crust
Pizza Sauce (Sugar Free)
Shredded Cheese
Toppings

The fun thing about these pizzas is that everyone in the family can make their own. Which is great in our family because my husband likes meat and cheese. Give me all the onions and olives. And then my kids like cheese.

It is nice for us to all be able to put the things that we like onto our personal pizzas. Plus my kids think it is so fun to make their own.

What Toppings Can You Use?

You can top your low carb tortilla pizza crust with whatever toppings that you normally like on your pizza!

Meat Ideas:

Pepperoni
Cubed Ham
Browned Hamburger Meat
Italian Sausage
Salami
Rotisserie Chicken
Bacon

Veggie Ideas:

Onions
Olives
Bell Pepper
Mushrooms
Roma Tomatoes
Fresh Spinach
Banana Peppers
Jalapenos

Just remember that if you are doing keto that the veggies have some carbs so you will want to take that into account when making your pizza.

Trim Healthy Mama’s you can have pretty much any of these just don’t overdo it on the tomatoes or the onions.

This is also a great meal to make when you have some leftovers in the fridge. The possibilities are endless. Grilled chicken leftovers with a little red onion, sugar free bbq sauce and mozzarella sounds amazing!

Leftover taco meat, olives and cheese would be a great Southwestern style pizza. Or just stick to the classic cheese and pepperoni for a more traditional approach.

Making A Low Carb Tortilla Pizza

So just when you thought life couldn’t get any better now that you have a delicious thin crust pizza, I’m going to tell you how easy these little pizzas are to make.

They are so easy! We eat them a lot for lunch or a last minute dinner for a busy weeknight.

In just around 10 minutes, you can have a yummy, cheesy pizza ready to eat. Hey, that’s way quicker than ordering delivery!

Toast the Tortilla

The first thing you want to do is toast your tortillas in a preheated oven at 350 degrees.

This will help crisp up the crust to that it will be portable and not soggy.

Toasting the tortilla is pretty much the most labor intensive part of the whole pizza making process. Just throw it right on the rack. No need to waste a baking sheet.

You need to watch it closely to make sure they don’t burn. And they burn pretty quick (don’t ask me how I know!)

I typically toast it for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned and firm. It should resemble more of a flat tostada shell after toasting vs. a soft taco shell.

Sauce & Toppings

Once the low carb tortilla is toasted, apply the sugar free pizza sauce. A couple of tablespoons will be plenty. Don’t go overboard with the sauce to avoid soggy crust.

Add cheese, meats and veggies. Return to the oven and cook for about 5 additional minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Remove from the oven and cut into slices.

Enjoy your low carb tortilla pizza and an ice cold Zevia cola for a treat that feels sinful but is totally on plan!

Want more easy Low Carb/Keto/THM S Meals?

Low Carb Tortilla Pizza - THM S

An individual thin crust pizza piled high with cheese, meats and veggies. Great for low carb, dirty Keto or Trim Healthy Mama lifestyles.

Servings

Personal Pizza

Ingredients

Servings

Personal Pizza

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.
Place the low carb tortilla directly on the rack and let it toast for 3-5 minutes. Watch it carefully so that it does not burn.
Add 1-2 tablespoons of pizza sauce.
Sprinkle the cheese on until it is covered to your preference.
Pile on the cooked meats and vegetables.
Place the pizza in the oven and cook for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
Cut into slices and serve.