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I’ve been testing out a couple of products from Crushed Tonic, a wellness brand built around the idea that collagen should be easy, enjoyable, and part of your daily routine. The company focuses on clean, functional ingredients designed to support skin, hair, nails, and overall health. They package everything in simple, ready‑to‑mix powders that fit into any lifestyle. Their blends are known for being bioavailable, meaning your body can absorb and use them quickly, and they offer several flavor options so you’re not stuck with the usual chalky collagen taste.
My friend Heather from I'm in a Zen Garden state of mind taste‑tested the Banana Milk Collagen together. You do need a shaker bottle or a whisk to get it fully blended. The powder is fine and mixes better with a little effort, but once it’s smooth, it tastes great. The texture is creamy, the banana flavor is light and natural, and there’s no aftertaste at all, which is rare for collagen.
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and plays a major role in:
Skin elasticity and hydration
Hair and nail strength
Joint comfort and mobility
Gut lining support
Muscle recovery
As we age, collagen production drops, which is why supplements can help fill the gap. Crushed Tonic uses hydrolyzed collagen peptides, meaning the protein is broken down into smaller pieces your body can absorb more easily.
The Banana Milk blend is versatile. You can mix it into:
Yogurt
Matcha
Smoothies
Coffee
Protein shakes
It dissolves well once shaken, and the flavor works with both sweet and neutral bases. Check out the video to see our blind taste test and our reactions in real time.
Marine Collagen Coffee@authorlauradeluca Crushed Tonic Banana 🍌 Milk Collagen Powder Taste Test #tastetest #supplementsforwomen #Collagen #CollagenBoost. Thanks to Heather from @I'mInAZenGardenStateofMind for joining me. @Crushed Tonic ♬ original sound - Laura Deluca
Next up was the Marine Collagen Coffee, and this one impressed me too. It tastes just as good as instant coffee. It's not bitter or fishy. I added a touch of flavored creamer to sweeten it up, and it turned into a really smooth morning drink. If you already drink instant coffee, this blends right into your routine. If you prefer brewed coffee, you can still use this as a quick backup or a collagen‑boosted afternoon cup. The biggest win is that it doesn’t taste like collagen at all. It’s just coffee with benefits.
Crushed Tonic delivers exactly what it promises: collagen that’s easy to use, enjoyable to drink, and beneficial. Both products tasted great, mixed well, and fit seamlessly into everyday routines. The Banana Milk collagen is perfect if you want something creamy and snack‑friendly, while the Marine Collagen Coffee is ideal for anyone who wants their collagen in a simple morning cup. If you’re looking for a collagen supplement that doesn’t feel like a chore, these are worth a try.
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My mom Maryann is back with another round of Surprise Chest unclaimed mail, and this batch was pure comedy from start to finish.
The first thing she opened was a personalized rug, and we’ll definitely be hunting down the rightful owner. My mom thought the guy on the rug was Michael Jackson, which was extra hilarious because he looked nothing like him. She just wasn’t wearing her glasses, and once she put them on, she realized she had invented a whole new MJ era.
Next up, she pulled out a wedding dress. I had to try it on just for fun. Don’t worry, I’m never getting married again, but it made for a great laugh.
Finally, she opened a wallet phone case. Check out the video to see all the surprises and my mom’s reactions . If you want more Surprise Chest adventures, explore my other unclaimed‑mail posts.
Receipt Hog lets you scan receipts to earn rewards, but unlike Fetch, you don’t get coins for every receipt. Instead, the app sorts your receipts into different reward types:
Grocery store receipts earn you coins, which you can cash out for real money.
Other stores earn you tickets for the monthly sweepstakes.
Some receipts give you spins on the Hog Slots, a cute little slot machine where you can win extra coins.
It might feel like you’re earning less at first, but in my experience, I usually end up cashing out Fetch and Receipt Hog around the same time. And the best part? You can scan the same receipts on both apps, which means you’re doubling your rewards without spending double the money.
Receipt Hog gives you several bonus earning options:
Link your online shopping accounts for extra sweepstakes entries
Take surveys to earn bonus coins
Refer friends for additional rewards
Hit weekly and monthly goals to earn extra spins on the Hog Slots
Between all of that, the coins really do add up. So far, I’ve made $120 just by scanning receipts I’d normally throw away.
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It’s time for another Amazon mystery box from ResellablesMA. This one wasn't the best box I’ve ever gotten, but definitely one of the most memorable, and nothing went to waste.
This batch had a LOT of food close to expiring, including an entire case of coffee and 21 containers of mac and cheese. Just the coffee alone was worth the $40 I paid while the boxes were on sale. Everything else was just a bonus.
Along with the food, I also pulled out:
A bunch of Sherlock Holmes costumes which sent all the ladies in my office into detective mode. Nothing like a little cosplay to spice up a workday.
Cute Easter plates my mom claimed. She loves anything seasonal.
Not the most glamorous box, but definitely one of the funniest. And between the food, the costumes, and the plates, everything found a home.
Check out the video below to see the full unboxing and my reactions as I dug through. If you want to compare this box to my others, explore previous Resellables mystery boxes or check out other unclaimed‑mail unboxings.
Today I’m opening my next batch from the Bup Box I split with my friend Heather from I’m in a Zen Garden State of Mind. We’ve been taking turns opening packages, and this round definitely delivered some fun surprises.
The first thing I pulled was a box from Rhyze Mushroom Coffee, and I was so excited because I’ve been wanting to try it. Inside were two bags of coffee plus creamer. I can’t wait to brew a cup and see what all the hype is about.
The other two packages in this batch were all skincare items, which is always a win. Mystery boxes love sending beauty products. Check out the video below to see everything I opened and hear my reactions in real time.
And don’t forget to visit Heather on Facebook to see what she got in her half of the box. If you want more unclaimed‑mail adventures, explore my other Bup Box posts or by Surprise Chest unboxings.
@authorlauradeluca Unclaimed Mail from BupBoxes ~ Mushroom Coffee & Beauty Products #unclaimedmail #mysteryboxes #unboxingvideo #beauty #ftypă‚· ♬ original sound - Laura Deluca
Abandoned as an infant, Morrigan spent years shuffled around the foster system, never finding a permanent home. People either bullied or avoided her, sensing she was different. She does her best to keep her abilities hidden: the power to move objects with her mind, control fire, and glimpse the future. Believing her dreams of mystical creatures and castles are her imagination, it isn’t until Filtiarn appears, the dark knight of her fantasies and the man tasked with guiding her to the magical land of TĂr na NĂ“g, that she realizes her true identity. Once reunited with her mother and grandmother, will their triad be able to save the forgotten land of magic from being devoured by an ancient evil?
