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Smoothie Tips and TWO GIVEAWAYS! Brevile Boss Blender ARV $599

in Everyday on 07/20/18

Summer is finally here!  Fresh fruit abounds, herbs and veggies growing to perfection in the garden, and salad for lunch becomes my go to.  At this time of year when the sun is shining, it just seems easier to get out and enjoy Mother Nature, take advantage of all the good weather provides from hikes and swimming, to healthier eats and treats.  But have you ever felt like you need to mix it up?  Perhaps you could use a little inspiration to keep you and your family on the right track? I know I do.  This is why I was so happy to hear about the introduction of Breville’s Colour Me Healthy initiative.

This fabulous site is an incredible nutritional resource to make the journey to more colourful eating, deliciously simple. Just like a rainbow, everyone is different, which is why Breville helps you easily discover whether juicing, blending (or both!) is best for you.  From this helpful site you can discover a Fresh Planner of curated recipes that take the guesswork out of healthy living, nutritional facts, video, and so much more –  a fsbulous way to kick-start your summer of fresh-inspired blending & juicing.

As you dive into the Fresh Planner site it doesn’t’ take you long to get lost in the endless juicing and blending possibilities.  I’ve long considered doing a juice fast – buying into one of those fancy juice services that deliver to your door – but the Fresh Planner seems to make much more sense for my life.  The Fresh Planner has created a 5 and 7-day recipe planner ( for juicing or blending) that helps you to include more fruits and vegetables into your diet.  This is a great way to help improve your mental health and sense of well-being, plus, it’s delicious.

I was sent the Breville Boss to review and try some of those delish juices for myself.  Here are all the incredible details:

  • Blade System:
    ProKinetix® Blade and Bowl System designed with 3 powerful stainless steel blades contoured to the base of the jug for maximum cutting power and processing results
  • LCD Display:
    LCD display counts up on speed settings and down for pre-programmed settings for complete control when blending
  • Auto Clean Function:
    To easily clean around the blades
  • Pause Button
  • Ice Crushing:
    Crush Ice into snow for velvety smooth cocktails
  • Assist Lid:
    Breville Assist™ Lid unique ring pull design ensures the lid is easy to remove yet sealed tight during operation
  • Jug Capacity:
    Large 68 oz (2.0 liter) shatterproof jug
  • Settings:
    12 speeds
  • Voltage:
    110-120 Volts

Included Accessories:
Blending with the Boss Appliance Science & Recipes Book
Flexible Spatula to assist with removal of ingredients after blending
Frozen Dessert Tamper

As soon as I unboxed this little beauty I had company in the kitchen eager to assist me with my smoothie experiments.  The only people in my house that love a great smoothie more than a Mama, are her kids.  Since I’d already been to the farmers market we had a fridge full of fresh ingredients just waiting to be blended into a healthy breakfast or snack.  We picked a couple of recipes from the site and went for it.

What I loved:

  • It’s pretty.  As this blender sits on my counter it’s important to me that it also fits into my decor.
  • The size of the blender allows you to easily dump all your ingredients in at once.
  • It crushed and blended anything I threw at it…like a boss!
  • The Breville blender truly blends to a remarkable smoothness.

Best Tips:

  • To speed up the smoothie making process make a “smoothie to go” pack.  Prep all the things by pre-washing, cutting, packing and freezing your favourite fruits and veggies in one bag.  Store these in the freezer all ready to go Ziplock bags.
  • To make your smoothies even more nutritious, ditch the ice and use frozen fruit.
  • Like a “smoother” smoothie?  Add avocado or greek yogurt.
  • If your smoothie is too thin, add half a frozen banana.

Favourtie Drink:  After trying a number of new recipes from the site this one is a new family fave  thw Rasberry, Pear & Vanilla Smoothie- we just added some extra strawberries and a kiwi on top becuase we like a little texture!

Simply blend the following ingredients together – and if desired serve over ice.

  • 1 Banana
  • a handful of frozen raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons of organic yogurt
  • 1 roughly chopped green pear
  • about 5 strawberries

Enjoy!

Contest Time!  Breville has a new national contest that you simply have to know about!   Pay attention because there are TWO contests listed here.  For the first contest you could…

Win a Trip to Montreal for a VIP Experience for Two at Montreal’s August 18th Lolë White Tour

Each year, thousands of consciously minded yogis join together in a gorgeous display of unity and oneness. As a participant in this year’s 2018 Lolë White Tour, Breville is offering a trip and VIP experience for two at Montreal’s Lolë White Tour event, on August 18th, 2018.

The winner will receive a trip for two to enjoy a full VIP Experience at the Lolë White Tour. Two night Montreal accommodations and round-trip flight arrangements will be provided by Breville. The VIP experience includes a meet & greet with a yoga teacher, opportunity to enjoy both meditation and yoga sessions, as well as access to a live music performance and special VIP section near the main stage, where complimentary drinks and snacks, as well as various gifts and vouchers, will be provided from Lolë.

Entering is super easy.  Just follow the link to the official contest entry page here.

Even MORE exciting news!

A giveaway just for the readers of How To Survive Life In The Suburbs!

 One lucky reader will WIN a Breville Boss Blender of their very own!  ARV $599! To enter simply answer this mandatory question:  What are your favourite ingredients to throw in a smoothie?  Then use the Rafflecopter form provided below to earn those extra entries.  Good luck!


This giveaway is open to Canadians only, excluding Quebec, and to all those who have reached the age of majority in their Province. Closes August 30, 2018.  Prize fulfillment is the responsibility of Breville. This giveaway is not associated with Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or Twitter.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. In exchange for this post, I have received perks in the form of products and/or compensation.  All opinions on this blog are my own.

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    Comments

    1. Piroska says

      August 29, 2018 at 6:53 pm

      I love yogurt, blueberries, raspberries.

    2. Robyn Bellefleur says

      August 28, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      I love to put greek yogurt, bananas, strawberries and raspberries in my smoothies.

    3. Caryn S says

      August 26, 2018 at 10:40 am

      I love strawberries, blueberries, milk and yogurt in my smoothies!

    4. Denise L says

      August 25, 2018 at 4:14 pm

      Love to add spinach, banana, cocoa and natural peanut butter. Yummy !

    5. Dave Gibb says

      August 25, 2018 at 3:56 pm

      love banana , strawberry, honey, apple juice.

    6. VICKI RAINS says

      August 25, 2018 at 1:51 pm

      I have never had one. If I DID IT WOULD BE STRAWBERIES.

    7. Maria says

      August 24, 2018 at 7:57 pm

      I love anything tropical, pineapples, kiwi, papaya , mango , Strawberries and coconut water.

    8. Wendy Jensen says

      August 24, 2018 at 1:06 pm

      My favourite ingredients to throw in a smoothie are banana, blueberries, soy milk and yogurt.

    9. Butch G says

      August 23, 2018 at 7:56 pm

      bananas, blueberries, vanilla yogurt

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