Food and Drink

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Drink Hint Water for 6-Months FREE

Hint Water is offering one lucky Facebook user the chance to win a 6-month supply of the zero-calorie, zero-sugar beverage when they opt to “like” the Hint page. Facebook users can enter to win by simply going to Hint’s Facebook page www.Facebook.com/DrinkHint and clicking to “like” it. Once the page reaches 5,000 fans, one grand-prize winner

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Jiftastic Instant Coma Bite Size Treats.. yum!

While mixing peanut butter with almost everything under the sun today in hopes of coming up with a snack that both of my kids would enjoy, I concocted these little treats I affectionately call Jiftastic Instant Coma Bite Size Treats (thanks Daddy). What you’ll need: Jif Peanut Butter Graham crackers Banana Candy chocolate Mini chocolate chips –

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What do you pack for your child’s school lunch? I need ideas!

Today I decided that grapes, crackers, carrots, and ranch dip might not be a delightful lunch for Madelyn to take to school every day.  It’s a little boring I think. So I Googled “preschool lunch ideas” in hopes of finding a sandwich that doesn’t require jelly or meat as Madelyn’s not too fond of either..

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Hurry, the Add Up the Savings Event at Kroger Family of Stores ends August 21st!

As summer winds down, it’s time to start picking up new supplies for the upcoming school year. Both of my kids had school supply lists this year that included things like tissues, hand sanitizer, copy paper, notebooks, etc.. and as I’m sure you are aware, all of those items add up.   That’s why I

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My Very Berry Rice Krispies Treats recipe won the challenge!

The winning Rice Krispies Treats recipe! I just found out that my Very Berry Rice Krispies Treats recipe won the Fourth of July Rice Krispies™ Recipe Box Challenge!! 9 other awesome bloggers submitted their own Rice Krispies Treats recipes and I am honored to have won the challenge.  All of the recipes looked delicious and we

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Yes, this is my final Rice Krispies Treats recipe decision and it’s Very Berry!

Updated June 25th – Congratulations to the winner of our Rice Krispies Treats Recipe Cookbook giveway, Susan R.! I’ve decided to enter my star shaped Rice Krispies Treats with raspberry sorbet, Cool Whip, and fresh berries recipe in the Rice Krispies Treats recipe challenge I’m participating in as a Rice Krispies ambassador along with 9

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Which Rice Krispies Treats recipe looks yummiest?

As you may know, I am a Rice Krispies brand ambassador and am participating in Rice Krispies latest Recipe Challenge along with 9 other great bloggers. We have been asked to come up with a Rice Krispies Treats(TM) recipe that includes something refrigerated or frozen – and the winning recipe will be featured on www.RiceKrispies.com

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Rice Krispies Recipe Challenge.. what will I make?

I was recently chosen to be a Rice Krispies brand ambassador and to participate in a Rice Krispies Recipe Challenge along with 9 other great bloggers.  My initial reaction was “Snap!”… Crackle and Pop! I couldn’t resist. These kinds of programs are fun for bloggers to participate in as it brings bloggers together and allows

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EasyLunchbox Food containers and Carrying Bags

I love food storage items.  I have a cabinet packed with all types of food storage products and one of my favorites is Easy Lunchboxes’ combo lunch and snack containers (AKA food storage containers).  Easy Lunchboxes’ Compartmentalized BPA-Free Plastic Food Storage Containers are colorful, convenient, and BPA-free.  My 3 year old takes lunch Wednesdays and

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Progresso Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs

Progresso Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs review + coupons and a giveaway!

You’re a mom, therefor, you are a cook.. and a house cleaner, and an errand manager, and a pediatrician, and a tutor.. ok, I’ll stop now. Back to being a cook.. I know you spend a lot of time in the kitchen both baking and cleaning.. why not switch things up a little and make

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Ideal no calorie sweetener – guest review

Guest review by Kami Ramsey – Kentucky I am a stay at home mom of a 2yr old girl, and a 4 yr old boy. When you add my husband to my life I am always busy. Recently we had to move closer to his job where we didn’t know anyone. While trying to get

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Citizinpip Soup to Nuts kit

Citizenpip Soup to Nuts kit + a giveaway!

Madelyn started preschool this year and I was a bit of a wreck on the first Wednesday she attended because that is the day the kids stay an hour later so they can eat lunch at school. A few thoughts that raced in my mind where: what would she think about eating with other kids,

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Cupcake Basics 101

Along with back to school time comes birthday parties, school functions and holiday events calling for home baked cupcakes. I’ve already made one batch for the new families picnic at my daughter’s preschool. One thing I’ve learned from my first cupcake experience is that you need the right tools to make cupcake baking and decorating

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Trix Swirls limited edition cereal + a gift basket Giveaway!

Did you know that there is a limited edition TRIX SWIRLS cereal out now?  When I hear limited edition, I think cars, not cereal but I’m telling you.. this new limited edition Trix Swirls cereal is pretty great, almost as great as a new car.   I have a regular breakfast routine but the silly Trix

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My new Frigidaire range.. yes it really helps save me time, especially when my 9 year old does the cooking!

So I’ve been using my new Frigidaire appliances for about a month now and am LOVING all of them. Each of them has saved me time in one way or another and I am excited to tell you that my Frigidaire range has saved me more time than I imagined.. partly because of my 9

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NUK BPA Free Learner Cup

The Nuk BPA Free Learner Cup easy grip handles are ergonomically shaped with anti-slip soft grips, making it easy for your ‘learning to hold a cup’ baby to hold.  My son, now 9 years old, was holding a cup by the time he was 2 months old.  Just kidding.. I was trying to be funny

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Design your own SIGG Water Bottle + A Giveaway!

I was so excited when I was given the opportunity to design my own branded SIGG Water Bottle because both of my kids have had a SIGG water bottle for 2+ years and I haven’t! It’s my turn now and mine is bigger than theirs! Childish.. I know.  Sebastian has a ninja inspired SIGG water

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Jif To Go™ Reduced Fat Peanut Butter and Jif’s Natural Peanut Butter

We went to a park today and Jif To Go went with us.  It was a huge hit with the kids and my husband and I loved it too.  We dipped crackers and apples in our Jif To Go. Each Jif To Go Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Spread is 2.5 ounces and is plenty for

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New Pillsbury Baking Products – make and enjoy cookies with your kids!

I don’t buy pre-packages cookies because I like to make them, but I rarely make them from scratch so I have to find a middle ground. I am thrilled to have recently found out about and tried a great new cookie mix from Pillsbury. Pillsbury Baking Mixes give families an easy way to bake delicious,

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Escape to An Eco Friendly Picnic

Escape the frenzy of the city for a relaxing picnic on a grassy knoll, sandy beach or urban parkscape. Gather your friends, some fine food and toss a blanket on the lawn or picnic table. No need to throw away plastic utensils and plates, there are lots of earth friendly and fair trade options for

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