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Showing posts with label giveaway. product review. Show all posts

Van’s Foods Back-to-School giveaway, making mom’s life easier



Many moms have mixed emotions when it comes to Back to School. The school year provides structure, learning and independence. Still, the same event comes with busy schedules, more planning and less downtime. Moms are left to balance it all. Van’s Foods wants moms to know that they are thinking of them with this back to school giveaway and helpful tips from Joy Bauer. 

Van’s conducted a survey of 1,000 moms and asked them to describe their mornings. From the survey, Van’s found that while moms may forfeit “glam for fam,” serving wholesome breakfasts is one area they are not willing to compromise. 

The survey found the following:
o    58 percent said they rush through their morning hair or makeup routines
o    Nearly 40 percent admit to wearing pajamas to drive their kids to school
o    17 percent who apply makeup in the car.
o    Nearly 70 percent of moms said they feel better about themselves when they serve a hot breakfast, and they count protein, whole grains and kid-friendliness as the lead factors for making good choices for their families.

Van’s waffles make a great vehicle to provide the quick, yet healthy option for a breakfast. From a hearty option like Van’s 8 Whole Grains Waffles (with 7 grams of fiber) to kid-favorite Van’s Minis (with 27 grams of whole grain per serving), families have a multitude of breakfast options. 

The Van’s waffles can be served with traditional fruit toppings like blueberries and bananas. Or, the Van’s waffles can have a savory application, like an egg sandwich or spicy chicken. With so many choices, moms can serve a different Van’s waffle breakfast each school day. 

Van’s waffles are available at grocery stores, mass merchandisers and natural food retailers nationwide. To find Van’s waffles in a store near you, visit: http://www.vansfoods.com/store-locator

To celebrate Back-to-School and to help make moms’ lives a little easier, Van’s is hosting a special giveaway. The prizes in the Back-to-School giveaway are:

Prize:
·         A year’s worth of free waffles (52 coupons)
·         Three signed cookbooks from celebrity nutritionist and best-selling author Joy Bauer - “Slim & Scrumptious,” “From Junk Food to Joy Food” and “Food Cures.”
·         Giveaway value – approx.: $275

Everyone can enter below. 

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Let’s make this school year a great one for kids and moms. 




Disclosure:
This giveaway was facilitated by Van’s Foods. I was not compensated for this post but did receive free product samples and all opinions are my own.

GranDDe Burrito at Dunkin' Donuts, breakfast all day your way - review/giveaway



Have you noticed that breakfast has moved beyond the waking, dawn hours? Looking back, breakfast for dinner was special treat. From the eggs and bacon to a stack of pancakes, the dinner table set like a breakfast buffet was cause for celebration. With families’ busy lifestyles, breakfast any time of the day is a great option. At Dunkin’ Donuts, items like the Dunkin’ Donuts GranDDe Burrito, everyone can enjoy a delicious, filling breakfast item any time of the day. 

When it comes to enjoying breakfast any time of the day, guests want a meal that is satisfying, delicious and easy. The Dunkin’ Donuts GranDDe Burrito is a wonderful option for the busy family, breakfast lover or someone wanting a break from the boring, fast food options. Since everyone is constantly on-the-go, breakfast isn’t just the first meal of the day. Sometimes it is served morning, noon and night. With a meal that includes protein, carbs, and bold flavors, the GranDDe burrito keeps guests coming back time and again. 

Available in a sausage or veggie option, the Dunkin’ Donuts GranDDe Burrito is savory, bold burrito that is full of flavor. The 10-ounce breakfast burrito combines a spicy omelet with jalapenos, red bell peppers and habanero pepper jack cheese. The GranDDe Burrito is mixes rice, beans, corn, fire-roasted peppers, and onions. This meal combines the breakfast items that guests crave with the bold flavors that families want.

Having recently tried the new GranDDe Burrito, I was extremely satisfied with this new all-day breakfast item. The flavor combinations were bold, yet not extremely over-powering. The spice levels were pleasing, without completely overpowering the palate. I found the tortilla crisp and not soggy. All the ingredients were balanced. Overall, I was extremely pleased with my choice.

While the 10-ounce GranDDe burrito is quite filling on its own, guests can add an order of Dunkin’ Donuts hash browns. The Dunkin’ Donuts hash browns are lightly seasoned, delicious crispy bites. The seasoned hash browns compliment the GranDDe Burrito as well as any Dunkin’ Donuts breakfast sandwich.

The GranDDe Burrito is one of several all-day breakfast items. From traditional breakfast favorites to new creations like the GranDDe burrito, Dunkin’ Donuts is the one-stop location for the whole family. Parents can fuel up with coffee and keep the energy flowing all day long.

Since life is busy and sometimes chaotic, the Dunkin’ Donuts mobile pay app is a convenient way to get all the Dunkin’ Donuts favorites.  Plus, the app brings many benefits and savings directly to their members. From birthday perks to special savings, the Dunkin’ Donuts app makes putting your favorite items in your grasp even easier.

Are you ready to enjoy a new Dunkin’ Donuts GranDDe Burrito, hash browns, latte or donut?  Dunkin’ Donuts has graciously given me a $25 gift card to give away. Please use the Rafflecopter to enter. 


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Disclosure: The writer was compensated for this post.  All opinions are her own and were not influenced by any person or entity. Dunkin' Donuts is providing the gift card to the winner.

Renuzit Pearl Scents, combating the stinky boys bathroom - review/giveaway


Being a mom of two boys, I have been unprepared for some of my life's daily occurrences. Putting aside the stinky gym bags, sweaty socks and other "boy-isms" the bathroom has been a struggle. Who would think that two little boys could produce that much smell, stink or horrible odor.  What is a mom to do? In our house, Renuzit Pearl Scents to the rescue.

Renuzit Pearl Scents is a odor neutralizer. Instead of spraying after a stinky event, the Renuzit Pearl Scents offer 30 days of continuous odor removing help. With no electric plugs, flames or aerosol containers, this refreshing fragrance helps to reduce stinky odors in any room in the house.


Renuzit Pearl Scents is offered in the following fragrances.
  • Pure Breeze®
  • After the Rain®
  • Tranquil
  • Serenity
  • Seductive Pineapple
As a mom of boys, home fragrances need to be fresh, but not heavy on the floral notes. I get tired of hearing - we're not girls!  Why does the bathroom smell like perfume. Of course, even the most heavy perfume could be an improvement over icky boy smells. The compromise in our house is the After The Rain Renuzit Pearl Scents.

The After the Rain scent balances a slightly citrus note with a faint floral undertone. The fragrance reminds me of the calm, peaceful moment after a summer storm. It has the feeling that all the dirt, grime and smell has been wiped clean from the rain. Even the boys are coming around to the non-boy smell that is the norm in their bathroom.

Would you like to try Renuzit  Pearl Scents in your home? Please use the Rafflecopter to enter.


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Disclosure: The writer received this product for the purposes of this post. All opinions are her own.  

Boardwalk Food Company beer bread, elevating the dinner side-dish








In many meals, bread is a staple. While the fluffy white sandwich bread is old school, a dinner pairing deserves a bigger, bolder flavor pairing. As home cooks seek inspiration from cooking shows, food magazines and local farmers, home dinner are exploring different flavors. Boardwalk Food Company's beer bread brings the flavor to your next dinner event.

Boardwalk Food Company puts a new spin on the classic beer bread mix. This company brings flavors like lemon poppy seed, rosemary sea salt and cornbread to the classic original flavor. With the variety of flavors, home cooks can pair bread with the rest of the meal.

Boardwalk Food Company sells a beer bread mix. Before anyone panics, beer isn't the only option to use as the liquid. Any 12 oz beverage will work. Also, if a beer is used, the alcohol is completely evaporated during the baking process. This mix can be used in a loaf pan, muffin pan or even mini-muffin pans for bread bite poppers.

The fun part of using beer in this Boardwalk Food Company breads is the options of flavors. Lagers or pilsners create lighter, flavored breads. While dark stouts or ambers create a deeper, more rich flavor. Also, watch the flavorings in the beer with the type of mix. A shandy style beer can highlight the lemon in the lemon poppy seed option.

Made in America, Boardwalk created flavors that were inspired by vacations on Boardwalk of Atlantic City. Founder and President Andy Yochum drew on experiences with her friends and family. 

I came to realize that the Boardwalk was more than just a place; it was a state of mind,” says Yochum. “Our products make it possible to enjoy the carefree, simple, social aspects of vacation in your everyday life. They’re easy to make, and special enough to share with family and friends.”

Boardwalk Food Company brings more options to the dinner table. Boardwalk Food Company beer bread mixes retail for $7.99 each.

If you would like to try this bread, please enter the giveaway below.


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GreaterGood, Mother's Day gifts with a purpose - giveaway/review

Every year, Mother's Day should be a glorious celebration. However your family chooses to celebrate the women in your life, the ladies will feel how much that they are appreciated. While bred in bed, brunch or a lavish dinner is relatively straight forward, the "perfect" Mother's Day Gift is a little more difficult. For this year's Mother's Day gift, give an item that benefits a worthy cause, a gift from GreaterGood


Shop.GreaterGood.com is a unique collaboration between GreaterGood and NOVICA. The mission of GreaterGood Shop is to give back to worthy causes. Through purchases on the GreaterGood Shop website, a portion of the sale goes to a worthy cause, with no extra cost to the consumer. This collaboration gives customers access to more than 3500 additional artisan products. The websites offers products to be sold on new channels, so GreaterGood can sell more items, raise more money for charity, and have a greater impact on people, animals, and our planet.

When it comes to finding a Mother's Day gift, a few choices tend to be popular choices. One option that is always is appealing is jewelry. Since this gift option has many options, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, etc, the category can be a little overwhelming. Luckily GreaterGood breaks the category down with several options. From style to stones to charity benefited, gift givers can choose an option that best fits her personality. 

While exploring the jewelry category, I was drawn to the multi-gem bracelet category. Pursuing these bracelets, I found many that had both meaning and benefiting women's causes. The stacking bracelets from Uganda & Kenya are both eco-friendly (made from recycled magazines) and benefit the women who make them attain a living wage. Now when I wear these bracelets, I feel good about the purchase as well as look good with a beautiful product. 

For other women who have a specific cause that they support, like Breast Cancer, Autism Awareness, Veterans or several others, gift giving can be even more special. GreaterGood offers a wide selection of gift items that represent and support these specific causes. 

With so many options for gifts, I created a little gift giving suggestions. These selected bracelets feature both parts of my heritage and items to help me find inner calm. The Irish Penny bracelet reminds me of the luck of the Irish that my grandmother always believed. The multi-gem bracelet focuses on balancing my inner peace. Worn with any outfit, these bracelets look great. 

Would you like to shop GreaterGood for the woman in your life? I have a $50 gift certificate to give away. Please use the Rafflecopter to enter. 

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Disclosure: I received a gift card to use and to giveaway for purposes of this post. All opinions are my own.

Purex Crystals ScentSplash, freshness in the gym bag - review/giveaway

As summer quickly approaches, I have increased my workout regime. With longer runs and more time at the gym, I hope to see positive results for this summer by the pool. More activity is great for my health but it leaves me with an undesirable situation, sweaty gym clothes. I will admit - my gym clothes stink. Of course, I know that all that sweaty mess shows that I'm working hard, but it's not a bed of roses. That's why I'm using Purex Crystals ScentSplash in my laundry


Purex Crystals ScentSplash is the next evolution in laundry in-wash fragrance boosters. Refreshing scent beads release a burst of fragrance. The result is a lovely freshness that lasts. Safe for all wash fabrics, the new Liquid Crystals can be used in the washer or in-wash tray.

Recently I've been using the Purex Crystals ScentSplash on my workout tshirts. Whether doing down dog or running an extra mile, my shirts smell fresh and clean. Even with my sweaty self, I don't have to worry about offending others with my stinky gym clothes. The Purex Crystals ScentSplash is subtle and not overpowering. Personally, I like the fresh waters scent, which is refreshing and not overly floral.

Purex Crystals Scent Splash is available at a variety of retailers. Would you like to try Purex Crystals Scent Splash for yourself?  Please use the Rafflecopter to enter.

From well worn gym clothes to the boys stinky shorts, keep all your laundry fresh with Purex Crystals Scent Splash.


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Disclosure: The review received this item for purposes of this post. All opinions are her own.

Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap, kitchen washing benefits from marula oil - review/giveaway

Our family is trying to expand our culinary knowledge. While we enjoy dining out, our schedules have become so incredibly busy that luxury isn't an option. Instead, we are experimenting with new dishes, flavors and cuisines at home. These cooking adventures leads to a lot of hand washing.

Smart hand washing is important when cooking. Everyone knows about raw chicken and potential contamination. Still, washing your hands when seasoning food is just as important. No one wants the the vegetables to taste like a beef rub. In these situations, we are washing our hands a lot. Which has made us think about the kitchen hand soap. We are now using the Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap.

With all the constant washing and drying while preparing a meal, your hands can get dry or even brittle. The Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap leaves my hands feeling smooth and nourished. I noticed that my hands feel hydrated even after multiple washing in a short period of time.

Personally, one of the reasons why I enjoy the Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap in the kitchen is that the fragrance isn't overpowering. When I'm cooking, I want to be able to smell the spices, ingredients and goodness of the meal that I'm cooking. If my hand soap overpowers my sense of smell, I could over season a dish or over cook an item. I don't want all my hard work to go to waste. With this hand soap, my hands feel good and I'm not overpowered by a fragrance.

Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap is available at most major retailers where other Dial products are available for purchase.

Would you like to try Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap in your kitchen?  I have three (3) free product coupons to give one of my readers.

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Disclosure: The Dial brand provided me with a sample of Dial Miracle Oil Hand Soap in exchange for a product review. All opinions are my own.