Product Reviews

Add Libby’s Fruit & Vegetables to Your Favorite Superbowl Recipes #LibbysBigGame {Giveaway}

Add Libby’s Fruit & Vegetables to Your Favorite Superbowl Recipes #LibbysBigGame {Giveaway}

This post is Sponsored by Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables but my opinions are 100% my own! Add Libby's Fruit & Vegetables to Your Favorite Recipes.  This weekend is the Superbowl and that means you may be looking for some easy and good recipes to make for your guests.   While you plan your menu make sure you consider Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables.  I'm not talking about opening up a can of corn, heating it up and serving it.   No, instead you can use a lot of their fruits & vegetables in recipes so you'll add some good nutrition to them. With the wide variety of products Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables offers, you can create delicious and affordable game day snacks like Peachy...

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Honey Bunches of Oats Smile While You Shake It {enter to win $500!}

Honey Bunches of Oats Smile While You Shake It {enter to win $500!}

This post is Sponsored by Honey Bunches of Oats but my opinions are 100% my own! I'm excited to share with you the Honey Bunches of Oats Smile While You Shake It contest where you can win $500!  That's a nice chunk of money, don't you think?   Honey Bunches of Oats is one of my favorite cereals and my oldest daughter shares in my love for it.  Whenever we get a new one or different one to review, she's super excited!  So when these boxes arrived,  she was happy! Honey Bunches of Oats recently launched a new brand anthem "Smile While You Shake It," to celebrate what it means to start the day off with a smile.  You can see the video and hear the song on the BunchOfBeats.com website.  The fun...

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Try the NEW Taste of Nature® Organic Snack Bars #GlutenFree {Giveaway}

Try the NEW Taste of Nature® Organic Snack Bars #GlutenFree {Giveaway}

This post is Sponsored by Taste of Nature® but my opinions are 100% my own! We tried a new snack recently - Taste of Nature® Organic snack bars and to be very honest, my kids were hesitant to try them because in their words 'they looked funny'.  The snack bars they normally eat are made with lots of oats and these looked nothing like them.  But I urged them to at least take a bite then make the decision on whether they liked them or not.  Since they love nuts and berries and trail mix so I knew they would like this. Of course I was right. First we all tried the Persian Pomegranate Garden and it was amazingly delicious!   It basically was like eating trail mix but only in a bar and much...

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Try the NEW Van’s Natural Foods PB&J Sandwich Bars and Multigrain Chips {Giveaway}

Try the NEW Van’s Natural Foods PB&J Sandwich Bars and Multigrain Chips {Giveaway}

This post is Sponsored by Van's but my opinions are 100% my own! I'm so excited to share with you the NEW Van's Natural Foods PB&J Sandwich Bars and Multigrain Chips!!!   If you or any of your family members have food allergies, then you've probably heard of Van's Natural Foods.  They make a lot of Gluten Free products along with being full of whole grains and fiber.   We don't have any food allergies but I love giving my children whole grain foods so we are a big fan of Van's products. A couple of weeks ago, we received a fun package from Van's that you may have seen me talk about on Facebook.....   My girls dove right in when they got home from school.  The were excited to especially...

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NEW! Barney®: Story Time with Barney DVD {Giveaway}

NEW! Barney®: Story Time with Barney DVD {Giveaway}

This post is Sponsored by Lionsgate Entertainment but my opinions are 100% my own! I’m happy to share with you today another fun kids movie - the NEW Barney®: Story Time with Barney DVD which is now available as of today, January 21, 2014.  Reading is fun and opens doors for imaginations to soar with magical tales of fun and adventure in the all-new Barney®: Story Time with Barney available on DVD, Digital and Video on Demand from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. "Trusted by moms and adored by children, Barney displays sharing, caring, imagination, dancing and learning on television, online and through live events, home entertainment, toys and publishing. In 2013, Barney is celebrating...

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NEW! Angelina Ballerina: On With the Show DVD {Giveaway}

NEW! Angelina Ballerina: On With the Show DVD {Giveaway}

  This post is Sponsored by Lionsgate Entertainment but my opinions are 100% my own! I'm happy to share with you the NEW Angelina Ballerina: On With the Show DVD that is being released on January 21, 2014. Grab your seats and enjoy the show with Angelina Ballerina® and her friends in the all-new Angelina Ballerina: On With the Show available on DVD, Digital HD and Video on Demand from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. We wonder where our children get their love for things so early on, but when you watch Angelina - the adorably likeable mouse - you'll see why little girls who adore her, want to be like her!  My girls love to dance and even though they 6 and 9, they still enjoy watching...

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Golden Globe Awards with The Skinnygirl® Cocktails Party

This post is Sponsored by The Skinnygirl® Cocktails but my opinions are 100% my own! Did you see the Golden Globes on Sunday night?  It's my favorite awards show because I love so many of the wonderful TV shows and a lot of them were nominated!  But this year I was the most excited about the nomination for Best Animated Feature because FROZEN was up for an award.  And in case you live under a rock and didn't hear - THEY WON!!!   My kids didn't stay up late enough to find out but seriously it was the first thing they asked when they got up Monday morning.  And then they jumped up and down so excited.  Of course they really don't get the big deal that winning a Golden Globe is but they...

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Ricola Encourages you to take a Well Day Off {Giveaway} #callinwell

Ricola Encourages you to take a Well Day Off {Giveaway} #callinwell

This post is Sponsored by Ricola but my opinions are 100% my own! As the cold and flu season hits its peak this month, Ricola ®, the leading manufacturer of soothing herb cough drops from Switzerland, is encouraging consumers to trade in their sick days for well days by inviting them to “Call in Well.” Now through January 31st, consumers can call 1-855-4-WELLDAY or text RICOLA (22122) to share what fun things they’d do if they took a “well day” off.  One lucky winner per day will win $500. Visit Ricola’s Facebook page for official rules. The Ricola “Call in Well” promotion wants to remind you that there are steps you can take to feel better this time of year – that way you can go out and...

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Food Styling and Photography Tips from Swanson {Giveaway}

Food Styling and Photography Tips from Swanson {Giveaway}

This post is Sponsored by Swanson but my opinions are 100% my own! I'm not the best at taking pictures of food, but I'm trying.  You really need a good camera, good lighting and an eye for styling.   All those together will give you great pictures.   If you've been on Pinterest you've seen good, bad and OK pictures of food.  I know a lot of great food photographer's but they all started somewhere so you can do better with some helpful tips,  and so can I! Believe it or not nearly 1 in 4 Americans posted a photo of their meal this past holiday season (according to a recent survey commissioned by Swanson), here are some Food Styling and Photography Tips from Swanson to help make your...

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Journal Your Days in 2014 with a Great Quality LEUCHTURM1917 Journal {or doodle in style}

Journal Your Days in 2014 with a Great Quality LEUCHTURM1917 Journal {or doodle in style}

This post is Sponsored by Leuchtturm1917 but my opinions are 100% my own! As we enter into 2014 you are probably reflecting on last year and what you hope to accomplish in the New Year.  One way to get things done or to change things is to write the down!  I know that always works much better for me.  If you are looking for a journal you may want to consider the LEUCHTTURM1917 because they have a nice variety so you are sure to find one for your needs. Keeping a journal has so many benefits for success; it helps you measure your progress, take notes on what you’ve been learning, blow off steam, focus on problem solving, outline new goals, keep track of current goals and much more....

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Keep Your Feet Warm with Gold Toe Ribbed Crew Socks {Giveaway}

This post is Sponsored by Gold Toe but my opinions are 100% my own! Gold Toe has socks for everyone in the family. You may remember over the holidays Gold Toe was part of my holiday gift guide as a place to buy something for the entire family. I added socks to that because I always buy new socks for my husband for Christmas. I put them in his stocking! I don't know why I do but I just always do. And he's happy to get them because through the year he always ends up either losing one of a pair or getting a hole in the socks. So by the end of the year, he's ready for more. You can find Gold Toe socks in stores like Kohl's, JCPenny, Macy's and more. Plus they have some outlet stores through...

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Kidz Bop 25 in stores January 14, 2014 with New Kidz Bop Kids {Giveaway}

  This post is Sponsored by Kidz Bop but my opinions are 100% my own! My girls love music and dancing but they especially love Kidz Bop!   They were very excited to recently learn that there is a Kidz Bop channel on Sirus XM radio so now it's Kidz Bop all the time in the car.  At least when my husband isn't in the car.   And honestly I don't mind because I really enjoy the music too.  If you aren't familiar with Kidz Bop it's all of today's recent top music only sung by kids - for kids.   What that means is it's cleaned up!  Lets face it the music today is not appropriate for our kids but they love music.  So Kidz Bop will give them that fun music to get them up and moving but in a G rated...

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Add King’s Hawaiian Bread to Any Meal to Sweeten It Up {Giveaway}

  This post is Sponsored by King's Hawaiian but my opinions are 100% my own! We love bread.  I grew up having bread with just about every meal and so did my husband.  We don't always put it on the table because in the end we don't need all those extra carbs but we do have it on occasion.  Since it's a rarity at our table, when we do have it it has to be GOOD!  One brand we absolutely all agree upon is King's Hawaiian bread - especially the original Hawaiian sweet bread!  It's more than just bread, it's like a treat because of the slight sweetness it has. But don't just stop at serving it as a side piece at dinner.  You can do so much with this bread which is full of flavor.  It's not flat...

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Children’s Pop Musical Pacha’s Pajamas: A Story Written By Nature {Giveaway}

Children’s Pop Musical Pacha’s Pajamas: A Story Written By Nature {Giveaway}

This post is Sponsored by Balance Edutainment but my opinions are 100% my own! Winning a total of seven awards, Pacha’s Pajamas: A Story Written By Nature Vol 1 & 2  the new double CD set that features 28 tracks by 70 artists spanning four generations, and inspires children of all ages to better understand themselves, recognize their natural talents and make a positive impact in the world  is one of the most honored children’s CDs of the year! With talent like 12-year-old rap star Bentley Green, Mos Def, Les Nubians and more, the CD uses various music styles including hip-hop to educate children about self-discovery, healthy living, and respect for nature.  It follows the adventures of...

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omax3® The Ultra-Pure Omega-3 Supplement® {Giveaway}

This post is Sponsored by omax3 Ultra-Pure but my opinions are 100% my own! Are you “omega-imbalanced?” If you’re like most Americans, the answer is yes! What does that mean? Essential fatty acids like omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the cellular function of our bodies.  Omega-6 fatty acids help the body trigger an inflammatory response, necessary for the body to heal. Omega-3s counteract omega-6s to help the body resolve inflammation and keep it under control.  The ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 is about 3 to 1, but the American diet, which is heavy on corn-fed meats, saturated fats and processed grains, is estimated to be at about 20 to 1.  (More info here: ...

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