*I participated in a campaign on behalf of Coffee Mate. I received a promotional item to facilitate this review and as a thank you item for participating.  All opinions are my own.     Growing up as a Latina, coffee has played a very important part in our family as part of our breakfast routine and also as an after-dinner treat.  Food and family are an integral part of growing up in a Hispanic household so it stands to reason that many fond memories are attached to meals and foods that we have shared together throughout the years.  In my household, I like to use Coffee Mate in my coffee for two very important reasons, it tastes great and it comes in sugar-free varieties.     When I was pregnant with my youngest son, I suffered from gestational diabetes which increased my chances of developing diabetes later on in life.  As a result, I am very cautious about my sugar consumption and I love products that come in sugar-free varieties and allow me to still enjoy my favorite foods. … [Read more...]