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 Snacks..  We all love them, lets just go ahead and be honest.  At work, if a patient or a rep brings a snack of ANY type in, the breakroom looks like it was attacked by vultures with everyone going to check and see what is back there... Same can be said at my house sometimes... We don't have pets to run when they hear a wrapper, but you can guarantee SOMEONE in the house is going to ask what is being opened.  W-I-T-H-O-U-T FAIL!!!!! 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.  Recently, Savannah decided she wanted to order some of the little Jesus figures and leave them around town.  We loaded up and hit a few spots to "Spread a Little Jesus" in our community.  No matter if you are doing a quick errand in town, or...

I don't know about you - but it is getting harder and harder to pack lunch for the kids and to pack our "snack bags" for road trips. Lucky for us, we were sent Crispy Fruit for review and I can't lie - I loved seeing the kids excited over snacks that were not horrible for them!!!! Crispy Green emerged onto the snack scene in 2004 with one goal: to offer a natural, delicious, healthy snacking option to consumers of all ages. Through our strategic partnerships, retail distribution and more we’ve become the #1 freeze-dried fruit brand in the country. 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.  Recently we planned a quick weekend out of town.  Savannah was quick to say that she was going to pack the snack bag for the trip.  She immediate...

Having a 13 year old, it is hard to find great ideas for him as far as "stocking stuffer" gifts.   I have been trying to get my game plan together and when I was sent the Old Trapper Beef Jerky for review, I knew I had found one of the things going in there!   I didn't think much about it, as I wanted to try the beef jerky for me... Just being honest!   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. Headed to the game and not much time to pack lunch?  Just grab some beef jerky!   Or after a game and not wanting to fight the crowd of everyone and their brother trying to grab a bite to eat on the way home?  Yep, beef jerky!   I have actually caught myself grabbing it for a snack on work days and...

Looking for snacks to keep everyone happy?  Make sure to check out all that Mary's Gone Crackers has to offer.  Especially now that we have to pack school lunches and school snacks, you can change it up with Mary's!    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. About Mary's: Organic, vegan, cruelty-free, and Non-GMO certified, these crispy, crunchy, and delicious crackers will go great with your favorite cheeses and jams. Idealizing the values of National Eat Outside Day, the company’s commitment to healthy, organic food and sustainably sourced ingredients is a great homage to appreciating our nature.  MISSION: Mary’s Gone Crackers is passionate about making better-for-you food products that nourish the body and mind. It’s...

 It is a struggle... For real.  I know I can't be the only one... but these kids and their lunches and snacks and all that stuff... Haha ha... I just crossed this picture and thought about how much they both used to love Harvest Snaps.  I would have never bought them, but we got them for review and for the longest time, we kept stocked in the pantry...  Some how or another we got away from them, maybe we got burnt out?  I don't remember... but I know that some of my girls at work love them too and then this picture reminded me... We need to stock up on Harvest Snaps again!  Perfect for snack time at school and at home!   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. Harvest Snaps - so many great flavors, I know you will find...

I don't know about your house... but these days of being home more and virtual learning (COVID19)  my kids seem to have forgotten their "school stomach" and think they can snack all day long.  I know I am not the only one since I see the meme's on facebook!  Lucky for us, we were introduced to Organic Slammers several years ago and both kids (not gonna lie, mama too!) love these and they are great snacks!  Not only do they taste good, they are good for them!  Some people are not familiar with them, so I thought I would post a friendly reminder for anyone else that might need good snack ideas! 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. These are old pictures, but I absolutely LOVE her face as she enjoys her snack!  Now,...

Farmer ’s  Pantry ,  the proudly American new snack brand, debuts the first snacks of their kind: 100% American grown first-ever  Farmers   Pantry  Cornbread Crisps  and the revolutionary, innovative   Farmers   Pantry  Meal Snacks , a first in offering meat and veggies in one package.  Farmer ’s  Pantry  is pushing the boundaries of what it means to be hungry – and to be fed well. Americans are a driven people, always clamoring for new ideas, new things to try and the “best” of our obsession with food. Being hungry and finding satisfaction isn’t just a condition, it’s a cultural lifestyle. Committed to your hunger,  Farmer ’s  Pantry  offers hearty, wholesome and crunchy snacks that are made with ingredients that are grown exclusively on American  farms : ingredients you can recognize as some of the oldest and most beloved food staples found in a  farmers  pantry .   FTC Complia...

Are you running around like crazy yet?  We are here.  Between getting ready for the holidays, being a wife and mom, trying to do fun stuff with my moms group, being a room mom, basketball, a sick baby, the list goes on and on... When things get hectic, I grab a Slammers Snack pouch (or pack them) and all is good to 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 compensation. You did notice I said "basketball" right?  That's right!  Broxton is playing again this year.  Know what that means?  Have to bring snacks to at least one of the games.  Talk about feeling the pressure from the kids and other parents.  I noticed with baseball we were more of a family and all, but with basketball, not much outside communication....

I believe everyone in our family likes to snack from time to time.  I remember when the boys were younger and we would go pick them up to come to visit.  It was like they were loaded with snacks, or needed to stop and buy snacks for the road. After they left, I would find more snack wrappers in their room... so it is real.  Some like chocolate, some don't. Some like hard candy, some don't.  ALL love fruit. I think I have a perfect stocking stuffer for them this year! Crispy Fruit 100% freeze dried fruit snacks!!!! 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. Crispy Fruit  has been thrown in my purse for me to snack on.  It has gone to school with Broxton for lunch and it has even made a couple appearances as part of...

Looking for a fun after school snack?  Why not grab a few things and let your younger ones help you make a fun "trail mix" for when you need snacking on the go?!  I will be totally honest with you - I have no creative flow when it comes to cooking or anything food related.  That being said, I deciided to try making trail mix and it was so good mixing it up with dark chocolate treats!   (I am 99 % always going to say NO to dark chocolate.  Well, I used to say no that often, but these little secrets has me saying YES!)  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 . We were sent a selection of goodies from Little Secrets to check out and they were so good! We were all eating them plain, just enjoying the candies, but then I 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 . I don't know if they still have "snack time" in second grade, but I know they did in Kindergarten and First.  It was...

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 . If you are looking to try and eat a bit more healthy these summer days... Look at the options from ProBar!    Maybe you are choosing a healthier lifestyle, maybe you are just on the go so much since it is summer and the kids are out, either way...  ProBar probably has a product for you to enjoy!   Have you tried ProBar yet? ProBar- Bolt   Easy to digest energy gummies that are all-natural, delicious and scratch the itch for high-intensity workouts/races. Certified USDA organic, Vitamin B-rich, caffeinated with yerba-mate extract, and infused with apple, acai, blueberry and pomegranate powders to create a delicious all-natural flavor. Absolutely zero nasty, unrecognizable weird st...

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. Image - Harvest Snaps If you are a fan of trying different snacks, you need to add the Snapea Crisps and Lentil Snaps. They really take snacking to a whole new level and they offer a great (and healthy) alternative to snacking.  I know we always reach for chips...  The flavors and the crunchy of it all... well, now we reach for these!   I personally do not care for the Lentil Snaps.  I love the flavors of Onion Thyme and Tomato Basil, but the Lentils just don't grab me... Offer up the Snapea Crisps and I will love them all day long!  I can even get the boys to eat them!  My favorites? Wasabi Ranch and Caesar! I have sent these in for lunch side items... but have also sent them in for t...

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. Every day at Broxton's school they have snack time in the morning.  I am not sure the time, but I know they get to school way to early for me... and then at some point they have snack... The thing is, I bought him all sorts of snacks for school, but then we got a note sent home saying that they were going to ask all parents to send in snacks for the whole class.  That was fine with me, especially since the teacher listed what was best NOT to send in. While I may worry what some parents might send their kids, I knew with it being for the whole class,  I was safe!  What made it more exciting was when I received a box of goodies at home...  I was getting Funny Face Cranberries to send in for ...

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. Not that long ago, I was surprised with a nice treat...  A wonderful treat from Noosa yoghurt.  (If you have not tried it yet, you are missing out!)  With that treat came tickets to experience SkyView in Atlanta... that would be our big Ferris Wheel, for those not familiar with the area.  Of course, I was thrilled to add that to the list of awesome things I have been able to do with Broxton... But, I wanted to tell you about the yoghurt for now.  Image - Noosa I am sorry that I do not have  an image of the product to show you... Truth be told, as soon as it is opened, it is quickly enjoyed... and I actually tried taking photos a couple times, but they just did not turn out that grea...