Tasty Tuesday - Green Giant Multi Grain Chips

disclaimer: I did receive a free product to test through BzzAgent in exchange for an honest review, ALL opinions are my own along with the minnie testers who also voiced original and honest opinions.

Green Giant Multi grain chip Review (thanks to BzzAgent!!!!)

 

I was so excited when I received the email stating I had gotten the bzz Campaign to try and share about the Green Giant Multi grain Sweet Potato chips with Sea Salt and also the Roasted Veggie Tortilla chips with Zesty Cheddar!

I got the box and I can not tell you how much happier I was to be opening these healthy chips opposed to the greasy potato chips or the candy My kids' are always asking for.  We got a 5 oz. bag of the Zesty Cheddar, which the kids' tore right into (I almost didn't get to try those ones!) and 5 0.8 oz bags of the Sea Salt, and also a 5 oz. Sea Salt bag, those ones I had plenty of opportunity to eat as it took several tries to get my kids' to try them but, now they are disappearing as well!

Zesty Cheddar (the favorite pick for my family) has (in the 5 oz bag) 17 g whole grain, 0g trans fat, made with REAL VEGGIES, and 30% less fat than regular potato chips (10g per 28 g serving).

Sea Salt has (in the 5 oz. bag) 14 g whole grain, 0 g trans fat, made with REAL SWEET POTATOES and 40% less fat than reg. potato chips (10g per 28 g serving)

These are a healthier snack option, made by a brand that i personally already trust!! We have Green Giant veggies all stocked up in the cabinet and freezer.  LOVE the brand and LOVE the new product!!

Now from the minnie reviewers:

My 10 year old daughter said:

  "I LOVE these (Zesty Cheddar) I just can't stop eating them!!!  I think I could eat all of these by myself.

(Sea Salt) Well I don't know if I really like these (first chip) a few chips later....mmmm, these are pretty good mommy!! End of the bag: Mommy, would it be OK if I had another small bag of these chips?"

My 8 year old daughter:

"The Zesty Cheddar are OK but, I really don't like the Sea Salt (after a small nibble)

 I said: stick a whole chip in your mouth, give it a chance!! 

 she said: "That's not too bad when you eat it all."

 me: Do you want a small bag for your snack?"

her: "mmmmm....no thanks!"

My 7 year old daughter:

"I like both of these they are really good!! Can you buy these at the store??!!"

My 3 year old son:

"Mommy these chips are good, my need more" (Zesty Cheddar)

(Sea Salt)" My not like these, here you have it"

The opinions crack me up and I love sharing all of these opinions with yall!!  They are very direct and very honest and now it is my turn to be honest!

I really liked the Zesty Cheddar also and I will not lie to yall I was afraid to try the Sweet Potato Sea Salt because I do NOT like sweet potatoes AT all!!  I made the kids' try them and I started feeling guilty so I tried them also and, Yall they are pretty good!!! I couldn't believe it!  I am not big on the sweet potato so i wouldn't sit and eat a whole bag (Thank you Green Giant and A VERY big your welcome to you HIPS...lol) but, If you would like a healthier option to your potato chip snack, you have just found it in the Green Giant Veggie Chips!!

Fantastic product and I look forward to stocking my cabinet with these!!!!

**Giveaway Alert** - Conscious Box!

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Storytime Sunday - Great Deals from Scholastic Book Clubs!

disclaimer:  We received nothing in exchange for this post.  Just wanted to let yall know about these great deals! 

 

Does your child's teacher participate in the Scholastic Book Clubs Program?  If so you may want to start ordering your kid's books from their website.  They are currently offering a free book up to $5 with every online order of $5 or more.  This offer runs until 9-30-2013 according to the coupons I've received.  The books you purchase will arrive at your child's school just like when you order from the normal forms.  Here are some good deals I found:

 

Nancy Drew PC games for $4.99/each normally $20.00/each!

 

 

 

Titanic #1: Unsinkable  $1.00  was $5.99!

 

 

 

Magic Treehouse Books for as little as $2.99!  Plus many, many more great deals!  Let us know what you found...

Funky Friday - Lego Wii Games

Lego Wii Games

 

disclaimer:  I received nothing in exchange for this post.  These are all products purchased by my household and I just wanted to share my opinion of these games.

 

 

 

Are you looking for a fun, family-friendly game that keeps the adults and the kids in the household equally entertained?  Well I (mommy in PA) have been playing these great Lego Wii games with my son for years.

 

The Lego Wii games are each based on a certain movie, if you've already seen the movie the games will be a bit easier to complete because you will already have a rough idea of what you are doing.  The ones we have are Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga, Lego Star Wars III The Clone Wars, Lego Indiana Jones The Original Adventures, Lego Indiana Jones 2 The Adventure Continues, Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4, Lego Harry Potter Years 5-7, Lego Pirates of the Caribbean The Video Game, and Lego The Lord of The Rings. 

 

These are perfect for kids who get frustrated with your typical hero games that give you so many lives and then you have to start over.  The only time you have to start over in these games is if you want to or if your kid accidentally deletes your entire 100% completed game (this has happened to us before).  There is even the ability to "drop out" if something comes up that one of you has to stop playing for a minute, the other player can easily continue without you and the computer will play your character until you return.  This function also comes in handy for the tougher parts in the game when one of you can't seem to get past a certain part you can have that player "drop out" and let the computer get past the tricky part.

 

These games are also great for kids because they don't have your typical video game style violence.  When your character attacks another character in these games the character simply falls apart into individual Lego pieces and studs (the game currency) falls on the ground for you to collect.  This also happens when your player gets attacked but your player comes back after just a couple of seconds. 

 

My son and I both love smashing all the Lego objects that we can in every level.  We are always trying to get as many studs as we can because if you get enough studs in a level you get a bonus.  Also there are certain things in each level that will earn you bonus abilities (example:  Find and smash all 10 bright green cacti in the level and receive a bonus ability). 

 

These games are well worth the price too as they allow for hours and hours of game play.  Once you make it completely through a level you can always return to it to complete it using different characters that you will unlock on other levels.  There are certain skills each type of character can perform (example: girl characters tend to be great jumpers).  It is always fun going back through a level with a new skill to get all the stuff you missed the first time around. 

 

Last but not least are the cute little cartoon movie clips that show up when you complete a level.  It has the Lego people acting out certain scenes of the movie and they are always quite comical. 

 

These really are great games and we are always anxiously awaiting the next title to be released! 

 

 

 

 



Thrifty Thursday

disclaimer: I received nothing for this post but did find the general idea at www.pinterest.com

Hair Accessory Organization

If yall are anything like me (mommy in Ga) You walk in your bathroom (my 3 girls share one with their little brother) and you get SO tired of finding ponytails, earrings, Bobbi pins, headbands, hairbrushes etc... ALL over your bathroom, or shoved in a drawer that won't close!!!! That is where I am and I know with 3 it is only going to get worse as they get older!  So, I was on pinterest and came across this link : and saw these

and I thought to myself: THAT is my solution and I have all of the stuff here and do not have to buy a thing!!!  It took a few days (20 minutes here and there between the craziness of house cleaning and tending to the little ones!)  So: I will post a pic and below that tell you how easy it was!!

I had these old jeans laying around the house (holes in the knees and a little rough looking!) and the little pockets I made by cutting up a skirt that got too small for the girls' but, they ALL loved it when it fit them!  I sewed the pockets to fit the hair straightener and ponytails, hairbrush and clips etc..  I used the existing pockets to hold the Bobbi pins and the tie around the waist can hold your headbands :)  Along the side of the jeans I took the lacey hem from the skirt and sewed it down the side and that is where we keep our earrings that are forever going missing or being left on counter tops or desks and so on!  Very cheap and not very time consuming to make, and also my friend Dawn at check it out with dawn , pointed out it would have been easier and faster to use a GLUE GUN!!!!!  Think mommy in Ga think!!! LOL.

I hope this was helpful and that some of you will try it out, if you do PLEASE feel free to post a pic or tell us how it helped out!!!

Brighter Bowl Sweepstakes!! Brought to you by Soft Scrub and Purex Insider

disclaimer: I did receive a free trial of the Soft Scrub 4 in 1 through Purex insider's and they also provided me with the url for the chance to win $25

Brighter Bowl Sweepstakes

click the link to enter for your chance to win!!! One lucky winner will receive  $1,000 and 250 second place will be given a free Soft Scrub 4 in 1 Toilet care!!

To learn more information on the Soft Scrub 4 in 1 stay tuned for my review AND your chance to win!!!  3 lucky readers' will get 1 coupon each for a free Soft Scrub product, You will Love it!!!

10 Webkinz for only $12.49 SHIPPED!!! You don't want to miss this deal!!!

 

 

Right now GraveyardMall.com is running a great deal on the Webkinz.  Even better than the deal posted before.  This time you get to use code 70CLEAR at checkout for an additional 70 percent off anything in their clearance section.  So instead of paying over $25 shipped for the webkinz, they are now only $12.49 shipped.  These will make awesome gifts for those unexpected birthday invites or Christmas gifts for the kiddos : )  Happy Shopping!!!!  Also be sure to check out the rest of the clearance section for some other great deals.

Tasty Tuesday - Campbell's Go Soup

Campbell's Go Soup

 

disclaimer:  I received this product and coupons for free from Smiley360 for the purpose of this review.  All opinions remain my own original thoughts.

 

 

Thanks to Smiley360 I (mommy in PA) received a package of the NEW Campbell's Go Soup to try.  Here is the list of flavors that it comes in:

      Moroccan Style Chicken with Chickpeas

      Golden Lentil with Madras Curry

      Creamy Red Pepper with Smoked Gouda

      Coconut Curry with Chicken and Shitake Mushrooms

      Chicken & Quinoa with Poblano Chilies

      Spicy Chorizo and Pulled Chicken with Black Beans

 

  I wasn't really sure if any of these flavors would appeal to me as I am a typical tomato, mushroom, chicken noodle kind a gal but figured I'd give it a try anyway.  They sent me the Spicy Chorizo and Pulled Chicken with Black Beans.  Now I have never eaten a black bean in my life until now (at least that I know of) but that's only because I didn't know what I had been missing.

 

  The Campbell's Go Soup was very easy to prepare.  They make it so all you do is tear across the top of the pouch so that it has an opening for the steam to vent out.  Pop it in the microwave for two and a half minutes, wait for it to cool down a bit, pour it in your bowl, and enjoy. 

 

     

 

  Just look at the texture of this soup!!!  I loved how you could tell exactly what you had in each spoonful.  I have to admit the corn and chicken pieces were my favorite.  My only complaint is it was a tad bit on the spicy side for my tastes but that just made me eat less at one time : )

 

  To find out more about Campbell's Go Soup you can check out their facebook page or go grab some at your local grocery store. 



 



Crayola's 110th Birthday!!!!!!!!

disclosure:  Crayola did provide us with the information we are about to disclose and in return for our post we will receive a box of the 110th limited edition of crayons!

Crayola Celebrates their 110th Birthday!!!!

To celebrate their 110th birthday, the 8 original crayons are throwing a birthday bash at the new fun-omenal Crayola Experience, the world's only interactive Crayola family attraction. You are invited to fllow them on their adventure!!!! 

You can FOLLOW the crayons on their adventure to join in on the fun,and  For your chance to WIN  a trip for 4 to celebrate their birthday and the Grand Opening of the all new Crayola Experience this coming May, 2013, LEARN more about each color of crayon! 

Visit the Crayola FaceBook Page and click "enter now" for your chance to be first in line when the Crayola Experience reopens.

"The new Crayola Experience features four floors of new interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind attractions that will bring the magic of color and your child's creativity to life! The winner will be among the first to experience the fun, along with a three- night, all-expenses paid stay. It's an experience your kids will never forget - and neither will you!"



Small Business Growing Strong Contest

disclaimer: I receive nothing but gratitude for putting this post out into the web! All opinions are my own :)

My sister is trying to win this contest to help her new Spa!!!!!  Please take a minute and click here to vote for

Mitzi fromThe Spa at The James Madison Inn
Madison, GA

Thank you so much!!! She has a great business and just needs a little help :)

here is a link that will take you to the spa web page.....we would love for yall to visit!!!!!

Free "Yellowstone or Bust" Bumper Sticker...can also collect the entire collection at Wyoming Visitor Centers!

 

 Click here to get yours.  Also be sure to stop at visitor centers in Wyoming to collect the rest.

Free Sample of Olay Fresh Effects!

 

Click here and fill out the short form to get yours.

50 % off sale at COACH!!!!!!!!!!!

disclaimer: We did not recieve anything in exchange for this post, just a good deal we hope yall will use!!!!

Take Coach up on a HUGE discount today!!!!

Simply go here and fill ou t a FREE membership form and shop away!!!

For one more day you can enjoy an extra 50% off ALL Coach bags.......including the clearance items!!!!!  That way you could get a Coach bag for as little as 55 $ or so!!!!!!!!

Cowboy Fit Zone Workout Promotion

disclaimer: We will be receiving the free workout in exchange for helping promote the product, all opinions posted are our own.

Thanks to our friends' at USFamily Guide and Cowboy Ryan Ehmann we will be receiving the complete set of the Cowboy Fit Zone Workout !!!!  Along with their generosity to us, they are sharing a GREAT promotional coupon with all of you.

"I'm Cowboy Ryan Ehmann  "AS SEEN ON ABC SHARK TANK" and I can't wait to share this program with you.  Are you "TIRED OF WORKING OUT WITH MINIMUM RESULTS? CAN'T GET RID OF BELLY FAT? For only $9.95 LEARN THE Cowboy Fit Zone SECRET at LOSE12INCHES.com.  IT'S SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN AND SWEEPING THE NATION BECAUSE IT WORKS.  YOU WILL DISCOVER that YOU'VE BEEN WORKING OUT WRONG YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. My client "Daymond John, Founder of FUBU and Reality TV Star of ABC Shark Tank is doing the Cowboy Fit Zone training so why not join him.  You will learn the scientific reason why you are not losing fat with any other workout. Come on, let's get started today.  Wooo Hoooo ... That's What I'm Talking About! VISIT: www.Lose12inches.com "





I really hope some or all of you take advantage of these coupon codes!!!!!!!

Wow! How the Time Does Fly....

  Can you believe it's been a year since our first post?!?!  Either can we...LOL!  Well it has, so in dedication of this monumental occasion we have put together a list of our 12 favorite products of the past year.  Now this list (located below) is not your ordinary list, it is a list of clues (in no particular order).  Some are easy (company name is part of the clue) and some will require a little bit of thought and searching (on the blog) to figure it out.  But there will be a great reward for whoever finds all the correct answers first.  Also we will be featuring one of our "Top Twelve" on the first of each month, so make sure you come back to read about each of the companies then.  Some have even agreed to reviews/giveaways again : )  Well enough with the rambling...on with the clues...good luck everybody!

1.  We stay "tru" to our vision.

2.  We keep it "our" own.

3.  We work with blogger "friendly" companies.

4.  Widgets are like "charms" - always accessorize!

5.  Even when the road gets "rocky" we keep on blogging.

6.  We keep our page looking "clean" (these keep our dishes clean).

7.  Sometimes we are very "klutzy", we stumble but we always get right back up.

8.  We take time out everyday to find the "good stuff".

9.  We "enjoy" what we do.

10.  We keep our readers going "ooh" and "ah".

11.  "Originality" is key.

12.  We are "detectives" of the web, sleuthing out all the best deals.

  So there were the clues, when you think you know all the right answers just post in the comments section below and we will announce the winner as soon as we have one.  Again, good luck everyone, happy hunting!

$5 or $10 Kimberly-Clark Rebate!

 

 

  Just click here to see which stores are participating and purchase either $25 worth (for the $5 rebate) or $35 worth (for the $10 rebate) in one shopping trip.  Purchases must be made between 3/31/13 - 6/30/13.  Print the form here that will need to be mailed in with your register receipt.

Free Sample of Purina One SMARTBlend dry cat food!

 

 

 

  Click here, then click on the tab that says Purina One SMARTBlend, from there click where it says about the free sample and fill out the form that pops up. 

10 Webkinz for $24.99!

 

 

  Graveyardmall.com is currently running the Webkinz deal again.  You get 10 Webkinz plush for $24.99 + $4.99 S/H which makes each Webkinz plush less than $3!!!!

Dawn 2 X Money Back Guarantee!

  If you are not satisfied with your purchase of Dawn dish soap you can go here and print out a form for a 2 X Money Back Guarantee.  You will be required to send in your original cash register receipt and the UPC code from the product purchased.  Offer valid until June 30, 2013.

Great Clearance Deals at Claires.com!!!

Mommy in PA says:  My daughter and I went into Claire's at the mall the other night and got some really cute earrings on clearance and when we went to check out the lady wanted to know if we would like to receive emails from Claire's, so I said yes.  Well I am glad I did.  I just got an email mentioning their clearance items and I headed over to see what they had.  Here are some of the better deals I found...

 

   Justin Bieber Metallic Messenger Bag $5.99 was $24

 

  Paradise Print Shoulder Bag $5.99 was $24

 

  My Jewels Metal Holder $4.09 was $16.50

 

  Panda Trapper Hat $4.00 was $18.50

 

  Birthday Girl Set $2.49 was $14.00

 

  And tons...I mean TONS of Easter and St. Patrick's Day items marked down to a buck!!!!  Go here to see the clearance section.

 

Another blog

Mommy in Ga has hit a slump in physical fitness, so I started a new blog to help motivate myself and hopefully some of you!!! You can go here  (thesejeansdonotfit.blogspot.com).  Please bare with me though because i just launched this blog but, I will have good stuff coming your way so keep checking in!!!! THANKS!!!!!!

Tasty Tuesday - Bart's Cookies

Bart's Cookies

Disclaimer:  We received the following product in exchange for our honest review.  All opinions remain our own.

  

Who here doesn't love a tasty homemade chocolate chip cookie???!!!  Well then do we have the solution for you...Bartscookies.com has homemade cookies shipped right to your door.  Mommy in GA and mommy in PA recently got a chance to try Bart's Cookies and here are our thoughts: