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When I start thinking of treats to give my kids for Easter, I try to think of non candy options - from Halloween until Easter, it is SWEET, SWEET, SWEET.  So by this point, I don't really think they need more!  We have fallen in love with the satisfaction of treating ourselves to Old Trapper Jerky and have decided that is to be added to the treat this year!   Perfect for road trips- think FAMILY VACATION this summer.... It is great to have a bag (or bags) on hand for the whole family!  Normally, when I pick Savannah up from school she is "STARVING" so its nice to give her a little bite to hold over until dinner.  With Broxton playing football, I am ALWAYS hearing about " I NEED PROTEIN" so this is great for him too!  I just like the taste and convenience of it for me, if I am being totally honest!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or represen...

If you have kids... you know they like to snack!  Road trip? Snack!  Watching TV? Snack!   The best thing is when you have a container that will help keep the snacks contained and eliminate the amount of mess that might be out there... We were sent a snack container from Brave Justice Kids Co and this is what all kids need to keep the mess down!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. BraveJusticeKidsCo - Collapsible Silicone Snack Container | Toddler and Baby Snack Catcher Lid MADE FOR FAMILIES: BPA Free, Phthalate Free, Latex Free. Soft silicone material. Flaps will not bite little hands reaching in and easy for the baby to pull out snacks. SPILL PROOF: Shake, rattle and throw and the snacks still stay inside! ...

Back to school has always been a fun time around here.  New school clothes, new school supplies and of course the opportunity to make new friends and learn new things.  I don't know about you guys, but have you seen the meme's about kids needing to get back to their school stomach's of not having 15 snacks and 47 breakfasts and lunches?  Well, with Savannah being in 1st grade, she has to take a snack daily.  We of course have a variety of items for her to choose from and 9 times out of 10 she wants a snack when she gets home from school while dinner is finishing up.  We were sent Welch's Juicefuls for review and the plan was to take a box for a snack on our trip this summer and then have them for the house, but once both kids tried them, they didn't make it in the snack bag for vacation.  They are really tasty and the surprise juice inside is an added bonus!   Officially making a splash across retailers nationwide, these new next-level snacks – av...

With the new year here, it is time to take control and find more time to make memories, as we all know, time flies.  I have shared our love of Slammers before, but I wanted to tell you about them again, as they are still as good as they once were.  I don't know about you, but if I can find a way to take care of the kids, giving them healthier options for snacks than just a bag of chips or candy... Then I am all for it.  Especially if it is going to STRENGTHEN their immune system.  More time enjoying life and less time stressing choices - that is a win for me!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.   From their website:  Slammers Snacks has launched a line of organic crushed superfood smoothie snacks wit...

The holidays have you rushing around like crazy yet??   Maybe you are working on last minute shopping, getting ready to have people at your house or even getting ready for holiday parties and what not at school for the kids.  You might not think you have time to stop and eat, but you can grab a healthy snack to munch on.  We have been enjoying crunchies freeze dried fruits around here.  As you know, Marc takes his lunch to work most days, so this is a nice addition for him as well.   FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency  for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. We actually packed a couple packs of Crunchies when we went "camping" one night.  Savannah was quickly claiming the banana and strawberries as her favorite.  The pineapple is AMAZING and I ...

It is almost Halloween! Can you believe that the end of October is almost here? I found the cutest costume for Broxton (he loves all Minecraft things and watching You Tube videos.  I decided that I would let him be DanTDM, one of the Tube Heroes.) Then, he decided he didn't want to be that after all, so we went with a Minecraft Creeper.  Now that we are less than a week away, he has decided that a creeper isn't what he wants to be and that a Ninja is the best idea for him.  He has a new costume and has now worn it, so there is no turning back now! FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I know that not everyone likes giving out candy for Halloween.  Hey, not everyone likes their child getting tons of candy either. ...

It appears as though everyone is back into the routines of school these days, right? That might mean packing lunches, maybe just snacks like Slammer Snacks, or possibly even both! We were sent a selection of their products for review and let me just tell you... they were supposed to be for Broxton's snacks, but they quickly turned into snacks for us all. They are just that good! FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. As I said, they were meant for Broxton.  I figured they weren't "just for kids" and since Marc works long hours, I thought a nice protein boost might be great for him.  He really enjoyed them and that meant more for us all!  Seriously, what would you rather your family be eating?  A protein treat like t...

I am not sure when school starts back near you, but around here, we are totally in back to school mode.  I feel as though we just got out and here we are headed back.  You know what that means?  A little bit of back to school posts to help get you ready for a new school year!   Stay tuned, I will be sharing back to school finds and why not throw in a gift card giveaway? The giveaway is a few days away, but I will tell you a secret, posting a relevant comment on all my back to school posts will for sure be an easy bonus entry for the gift card!   Here we go!!!!  FTC Compliant Review Policy:   The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary c ompensation. Today I want to share with you a snack we have tried in the past and loved, but oh my goodness, we tried a new variety and...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation . I am not sure if you are aware, but there is a football game being played this weekend that is sort of a big deal.  If you are not a football fan, you can still enjoy it because of all of the commercials sprinkled throughout the game.  I will be watching both the commercials and the game, what about you?  Some people go to the parties for neither the game nor the commercials, but they go for the spreads of food that many people have at their party.  What do you have planned to do for that fun Sunday event or is it just another day in your house? As I said, one main thing is all of the food that people do for the big game.  I remember back when I worked in a sports bar.  We had amazing ...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I don't know about you guys, but it gets harder and harder to send lunch in for Broxton.  He is NOT a picky eater at home (for the most part, although he is set in his ways about some things)  but you send him to school and it is crazy.  Last year, his teacher said he never really ate the lunch if we let him buy it, so we tried to send it in, just to know what he ate and what he didn't.  You know, because I could see what was returned each day.  This year, same problem.  He says that the food doesn't taste as good at school as it does at home, but truth be told, my little social butterfly just likes talking more than eating and that is our main issue.  When I was given the chance to ...

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ReadySetSnack #CollectiveBias As soon as it gets close to back to school time, I immediately start trying to think of ways to make Broxton's lunch exciting.  One main problem we have?  He gets too excited at lunch and wants to talk more than eat.  He has let me know that sandwiches don't taste that great at school, but he loves them at home.  I try and mix it up so that he doesn't get bored with what I pack, but I will be honest, I try to stay away from sweets and what not. He tried to get me to pack him pieces of cake or cupcakes once Savannah was born and we had people spoiling us bringing treats all the time. Well, he was excited when he was surprised with a Hershey's Smores Pudding Cup in his lunch recently!   Have you tried them yet???? Can you see the Hershey's Pudding?  I had a hard time finding it because to be honest with you, I thought ...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. When looking for a great snack, I am usually up to try most things.  One thing I love?  Sweets!!  There is no denying that.  I also love almonds, so when I was given the chance to review " The Delicious Cookie without the Guilt" aka ALMONDINA, I knew this was something I did not want to pass up!!!! Here is a little about them from their website:  ( Click to learn more )  This all-natural, crispy almond cookie has no cholesterol and no added fat, salt, or preservatives. It is wonderfully crunchy and does not have to be dipped. It is a delightful accompaniment for coffee, tea, soft cheeses and fine light wines. The rush to eliminate fat from gourmet foods too often has also eliminated m...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation . Summertime means HOT! HOT! HOT!  (Even more so when you are pregnant, at least I feel that way!)  Growing up, we had these frozen lemon treats, I have no clue where they came from... but they sure enough hit the spot.  So, when I was given a chance to check out the Real Italian Ice from Luigi's, I was so excited... especially when I saw they had LEMON!!!! As Broxton would say, delicious!  It hit the spot each time I needed a little cool me down moment! Now, we have not tried all the flavors yet, but I feel pretty confident that they are sure to have a flavor to satisfy your tastebuds!!!  They carry flavors like cotton candy, watermelon, blueberry and even fudge!!!  WOW!!! Just a...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation . Broxton loves Prezels...  All of them. The ones you can buy from the mall that are the big, hot, soft, fat ones are the best for him, but we don't go to the mall that often and lets be serious.. I am not spending several dollars on a snack each time we go.  Lucky for Broxton, we had the chance to review the soft pretzels from Super Pretzel and he LOVED them..   Not only did he love them, they are affordable enough to be a nice treat for him and we don't have to go to the mall or somewhere to get them!    I like that the Super Pretzel Soft Pretzels come frozen. Then you just heat them up when you are ready to have a nice treat.  Top it off, you can choose if you want to make a ci...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. With the holiday break approaching, you might want to start thinking of simple and easy lunch / snack ideas to get through the break.  I was sent a great array of Spaghettios Micros and think this would be great.  You know you don't want to spend all of your time in the kitchen when you could be doing other things - last minute Christmas shopping, decorating cookies, doing arts and crafts, watching movies, you get the point... Let Spaghettios Micros fill their bellies with yummy hot food while you fill the time making memories!   We all know Campbells is MMmm Mmmm  Good, let the kiddo's know it too!  (No judgement from me when you grab a portion for yourself.  I may or may not have enjoye...