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Back to School with Avocados From Mexico

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

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The Avocado is in the top 5 among my favorite fruits and vegetables that I use on a nearly daily basis. I can simply slice it up for the kids to snack on with a touch of salt and pepper or I can make an extravagant meal using it. And the flavor, is just incredible, it compliments so many other flavors. My absolute favorite snack is guacamole with tortilla chips, but only if it’s homemade.

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I’m going to share a series of after school friendly recipes using Avocados from Mexico as one of the top ingredients. Not only will your children love these, but you’ll be reassured knowing that they are getting some key nutrients. In the mean time I invite you to browse the Avocados from Mexico website. There is a wealth of information there such as how to purchase an avocado or how to tell if it is ripe. There is a spot for kids and of course numerous recipes.

Tomorrow will be Avocado Mac N Cheese!

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Breyers Smooth and Dreamy-Review and Giveaway

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

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You know it’s been a rough summer when I’m asked if I would like to review any product made by Breyers, particularly their new Smooth and Dreamy Ice Cream Bars. It’s been hot here and humid, really humid. Like, 100% humidity if you ask me. I like water to cool me off about as much as the next guy, or gal, but can only take so much. Speaking of only being able to take so much, how many artificially flavored fruit popsicles can you really eat before you’re sick of them? What about a cool treat for me when the kids are napping? Or out riding their bikes with the neighbor kids?

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The new Breyers Smooth & Dreamy ice cream bars and sandwiches prove an excellent treat for me at the end of a long day. With six rich and creamy flavors, including Chocolate Caramel Brownie, Vanilla Caramel Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Vanilla Fudge Brownie, and Triple Chocolate Chip, Breyers Smooth & Dreamy bars and sandwiches offer something for everyone. And with no artificial flavors or colors, 160 calories or less and 4-6g of fat per serving, and delicious mix-ins and swirls, these bars and sandwiches make for refreshing snacks and desserts.

We’ve tried several of these flavors now and have been completely satisfied with each. The title fits these exceptionally as they are truly Smooth and Dreamy. My ultimate favorite so far is the Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Bar. Rob won’t touch these ones, he’s not a big milk/dark chocolate kinda guy, so as long as I can keep them out of the sights of my children I get the whole box to myself. The Vanilla Caramel Chip has become an all around family favorite, there’s no getting this box past anyone and it will generally only last 24-36 hours in our house.

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You can browse the Breyers Smooth and Dreamy website at smoothanddreamy.com. You will find all of the different flavors here as well as a few more perks. You can enter the 2010 Scoop Off . You can play the Wheel of Delights, find recipes and much much more.

To Enter:

Tell me your favorite Breyers flavor of Ice Cream in the comments. I have 5 opportunities to win your very own box of Smooth and Dream Ice Cream Bars or Sandwiches.

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Breyers and received products necessary to facilitate my review. In addition, I received a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.

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Go Allergen Free With John Morrell

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

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As a mom, and I’ve said this before in a few other posts, I do whatever I can to make sure my family consumes foods that are good for their bodies. I like to do this without breaking the budget, so I am known for scouring the grocery ads every Sunday and planning our meals around what’s on sale and good for us. Fortunately for all of us, John Morrell & Co have come out with an Allergen Free line and it is quite affordable if I do say so myself. I know it can be difficult at times to find appropriate foods when dealing with certain food allergies, and now John Morrell & Co can offer:

  • No Milk
  • No Fish
  • No Soy
  • No Egg
  • No Nuts
  • No Wheat

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We’ve tried several varieties of their meats, in the past and more recently. The whole family has always enjoyed what they’ve tasted. They offer quite a large variety and what I love that is that most everything they offer is super easy to prepare and to plan a meal around. Of their allergen free meats you have Hot Dogs, Bologna and Smoked Sausages to choose from.

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John Morrell & Co have a very active Facebook page where you will find coupons, recipes and much much more. If you are a fan of their page or “Like” it, you are automatically entered to win their drawings for free coupons. You can find additional recipes and information on their website.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of John Morrell and received a free coupon for John Morrell products to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central also sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

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