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Colorful Peeps® are Flying into Easter Baskets

- brandy3 1 Comment

Easter is only a little over a week away, while my kids are getting older I still love filling up a Easter Basket for them. I like to put as many different items as I can to make it fun. With candy I like to find a variety of colorful items. We found that Peeps, have so many different varieties and colorful options, so this year I am adding colorful Peeps® to Easter baskets.

Peeps® are everyones favorite Marshmallow treat. They started out as chicks and birds, but have expanded to fit in every holiday, and now feature Easter Eggs and more. Plus the favors have expanded with birthday cake, orange cream, chocolate and so much more. Peeps and Company® also features and sells Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike, and Peanut Chews. They also have a variety of fun branded colorful Peeps® items like ear buds, plush animals, clothes and more which are perfect for Easter baskets.

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There are so many ways to use these colorful Peeps® for Easter inspiration, like recipes, decorations on a cake, adult drinks, crafts and more. The possibilities are endless.

Peeps and Company® is having a Easter basket bonanza with 50-75% off, Hurry over now and fill your baskets.

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received, products were provided by Peeps and Company®. All opinions are 100% my own.

Bacon Maple Limited Time Originals

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Stop and Shop has introduced their new limited time originals Bacon maple. The bacon maple flavorings feature items like Maple belgium waffles, Cinnamon flavored bacon, Maple flavored chips, Ice cream, and so much more.

Bacon Maple line has more than 50 products available and include such varieties as bacon and maple ripple potato chips, bacon moonshine BBQ sauce, bacon wrapped beef franks stuffed with jalapeno and cheddar, and bacon flavored cashews and almonds. Including limited time Canvas bags.

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These are only around for a limited amount of time, but thee are so many different items to choose from you will never run out. We have tried so many different things with the Bacon Maple line. They have seasoned bacon like cinnamon and sugar, cajun, chocolate and more. Those were interesting. Maple Belgium Waffles were so good, I think those were my favorite. They also have Bacon and Maple smelling soap amount some cleaning products.

Also Stop and shop id promoting their line of Organic products called Natures Promise, which features products free from unnecessary artificial ingredients, such as artificial colors, flavors and preservatives.

You can find these at your local Stop and Shop starting at 99 cents.

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received, products were provided by Stop and Shop.

Trudeau Zen Fondue Sets the Mood For Valentines day

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Trudeau Zen Fondue Set creates an intimacy of sharing that is unmatched by other meal traditions. This trendy Zen fondue set lets you share this intimacy with loved ones in contemporary style. Set has a stoneware Zen-shaped bowl for fondue and a divided platter to house assorted fondue dipping ingredients. Four color-coded fondue forks and a tea light to flame the unit along with recipes and instructions are included.

* I have never had a fondue set, and didn’t know exactly how many great things it could do. It’s so easy to set up the Zen Fondue set and the recipes included make it fun for parties or get togethers.

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Our first adventure using it was for the big game this past weekend. We used it for our Cheese display with pretzels and chips. My kids just loved, and was the perfect set up for our snacks.

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I have been using it now to make chocolate dipped everything. I am getting ready for Valentines day. I made Dairy Free chocolate and dipped strawberries, marshmallows, bananas, and pretzels.

Making the chocolate sauce is easy.
You just need coconut milk
and dairy free chocolate chips (I use enjoy life)
Heat on stove until melted, and transfer to Zen Fondue set and you can dip.

You can get the Trudeau Zen fondue set here.

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Disclosure; No formal compensation was received, a product was provided for review. All opinions are 100% my own.

Get Ready For the Playoffs with Popcorn Factory

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We are down to the wire in the playoff series of football. The big game is only a few weeks away. My family and I sit down together every weekend and watch the playoff games. We love it. thats part of our family time together.

One thing we love to do is have a mini party with drinks and snacks etc. Since the kids are with us we have everything kid friendly, including their favorite popcorn. I found this cute NFL inspired popcorn tin on the Popcorn Factory website.

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They have so many to choose from including my favorite team Buffalo Bills. Unfortunately they didn’t make the playoffs this year and decided to go with another team we are rooting for the Denver Broncos. The broncos will be playing next week and we will have our Popcorn factory tin rooting for them while eating.

The Popcorn Factory tin comes with 3 varieties of popcorn including original, cheddar and caramel popcorn. The tin also came with a very small popcorn holder which was fun for the kids.

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As you cans see my kids got to it before I had he chance too, during this past weekends playoff games. The popcorn is very delicious and make a great appetizer or snack during the playoffs or just anytime. Plus you get to use the tin for all sorts of fun stuff when the popcorn is gone.

Are you ready for the big game? Will you be getting a special NFL tin?

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received, a product was provided for review. All opinions are 100% my own.

The Real Deal Snacks Veggie Chips

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The Real Deal Snacks Veggie Chips are the perfect snack! They are made with 51% real green peas, corn and rice, and there is a serving and a half in every ounce. They are Gluten free, kosher, non-GMO and have 80% less fat than potato chips.

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The real deal veggie chips come in three different varieties, original, Aged White Cheddar, and Sriracha.

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The packages come in 6oz packages as well as individual bags for the original only.

I was a bit skeptical that anyone in my family would like these because they are so picky, but I am on a mission to eat healthier so I wanted to try them.
I was surprised everyone loved them even my kids liked them. My husband wanted to make sure he wasn’t being punched and that these were healthier so he compared the ingredients and nutrition facts to our regular bag of tortilla chips. They are so much healthier and better for you. He was really impressed by that and the taste. Let me tell you that doesn’t happen very often.

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You can find The Real Deal Snacks at these locations nationwide.

St.Louis: Dierbergs, Schnucks, Shop N Save
Chicago: Sunset, Roundy’s/Mariano’s, Strack & Van Til, Walts, Woodmans, Pete’s, Caputo’s, & Tony’s
Milwaukee: Roundy’s/Mariano’s, Woodmans, & Piggly Wiggly’s
KC: Cosentino’s, Balls, Queens, McKeevers, Green Acres, Lucky, Checkers, Dillions/Kroger
NY: Wegmans, Shoprite, Price Chopper, Tops, Fairway, DeCicco’s, Gourmet Garage, Zabar’s
New England: Price Chopper, Marketbasket, Wegmans
Salt Lake City: harmons, Good Earth Natural, Smiths
San Diego:Baron’s, Keils Grocery, Albertsons, Whole Foods
OH: Kroger, Whole Foods
Nashville: Kroger, Whole Foods
Atlanta: Kroger, Whole Foods, Earth Fare
Phoenix: Fry’s

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Real Deal Snacks and The Role Mommy Writers Network.

Hello Kitty Musubi Kits with Spam

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We love Spam, it’s one of our favorite pairings with eggs for breakfast. My kids on the other hand don’t like the look of it. We have to make something out of it or hide it. Spam is introducing their new kit for the holidays, the Hello Kitty Musubi Kit.
It’s the perfect way to get the kids interested In Spam and their meal.

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Hello Kitty Musubi kits are the perfect stocking stuffer for any foodie-enthusiast or anyone who loves Hello Kitty.

The recipe for the Hello Kitty Musubi is….

1 12-ounce can SPAM Less Sodium, cut lengthwise into 8 slices
1 cup steamed white sushi rice
1 nori sheet, cut in half
1 yellow bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
Hello Kitty musubi mold

Pack sushi rice in the Hello Kitty mold. Remove rice from mold and set aside.
Using a sharp paring knife, cut two small round circles from the nori for the Hello Kitty eyes and 6 thin strips from the nori for the Hello Kitty whiskers.
Using a sharp paring knife, cut a small bow shape from the red bell pepper.
Using a sharp paring knife, cut a small round dot from the yellow bell pepper.
Place the nori eyes and whiskers on the Hello Kitty rice mold face. Add the red pepper bow on the right side near the ear. Place the yellow bell pepper as her nose.
Place approximately 1/4 cup of sushi rice in a musubi press. Place a slice of SPAM Less Sodium on top of the rice. Remove rice and SPAM block from the musubi mold or can. Cut a 1-inch strip of nori and wrap it around the block of rice and SPAM Less Sodium. Seal the nori on the bottom with a bit of water.
Form two small balls out of sushi rice for the Hello Kitty paws. Press the Hello Kitty face gently against a short end of the rice SPAM block. Use a toothpick if you wish to secure the Hello Kitty head to the body. Gently press the rice balls to the bottom of her face to resemble paws.

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You can buy the Hello Kitty Musubi kit here.

I’ve partnered with Hormel Foods as part of the Hormel Foods Extended Family Blogger Program. Throughout the year I’ll be receiving product, coupons, giveaways and promotions. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own.

Skippy’s Peanut Butter Bites Are the Perfect Snack

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Have you heard about new Skippy’s Peanut Butter Bites?

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My kids love peanut butter and jelly anything, although they can’t have it at school due to policy. When they get him they are always asking for a Peanut Butter snack. I found the perfect snack new Skippy’s Peanut Butter Bites.

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My kids love these, they are so good. Just little peanut butter balls and they also have peanut butter balls with pretzels in the middle.
They come in a small portable container that you can take with you to parks or play dates.
It is also perfect to add in to trail mixes and recipes.

You can find Peanut Butter Bites at retailers nationwide for $3.00. Read more about them here.

Disclosure: I’ve partnered with Hormel Foods as part of the Hormel Foods Extended Family Blogger Program. Throughout the year I’ll be receiving product, coupons, giveaways and promotions. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own.

Peeps® Candy Makes Perfect Stocking Stuffer

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Peeps® are everyones favorite Marshmallow treat. They started out as chicks and birds around Easter time and have no expanded and feature minions, Dinosaurs and so much more. There are tons of different varieties too like Chocolate Mousse, Gingerbread, Birthday cake, Banana Creme and so much more. Peeps and Company® also features and sells Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike, and Peanut Chews.

Peeps® make the perfect stocking stuffer for any child or adult.

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** My kids think Peeps® are so much fun. There favorite are the new dinosaur eggs that are out in conjunction with Jurassic world. They come in all different shapes and sizes like a lollipop, chocolate dipped etc. They even have Mike and Ike candy cane stocking stuffers for the holidays. I always put those in my kids stockings.
I love the giant candy canes that are full of candy, they are so much fun, and gives the kids plenty of sweetness. Plus you can always find them for under $2 in the store.

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While your on the site looking at the delicious Peeps® candy, don’t forget to check out all the other fun items from Apparel and toys, to ornaments and banks. There is something for everyone in the family.

You can buy Peeps and Company® Holiday Items here.

Disclosure: No Formal compensation was received, products were provided by the company. All opinions are 100% my own.

Best German Potato Salad

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One of the sides we had with Thanksgiving dinner this year was German Potato Salad. We had never had it before but my husband had gotten a good recipe from my Father-In-Law.

The recipe:
4 cups red potatoes diced
a package of hormel bacon
1 onion diced
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

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Place Potatoes in a pot with water covering, boil and cook for about 10 minutes or until soft. drain and set aside.

Cook bacon in a large skillet or 2 over medium high heat. Cook until they are brown and crip then remove from skillet and set aside.

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Drain some of the bacon grease, (if you use it all it will make the potatoes soggy). Add onions to remaining bacon grease and cook over medium heat until golden brown. Add the salt and pepper, water, sugar, and vinegar to the pan. Bring to a boil the add potatoes. Crumble half the bacon into the mix. let t heat through the pan, put in a serving dish and add remaining bacon.

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It’s best to serve the German Potato Salad warm. If made early put in a casserole dish covered and put in the oven at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.

Disclosure: I’ve partnered with Hormel Foods as part of the Hormel Foods Extended Family Blogger Program. Throughout the year I’ll be receiving product, coupons, giveaways and promotions. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own.

Hormel Cure 81 Ham Thanksgiving

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Disclosure: I’ve partnered with Hormel Foods as part of the Hormel Foods Extended Family Blogger Program. Throughout the year I’ll be receiving product, coupons, giveaways and promotions. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own.

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We always have Thanksgiving at home, as we don’t have any family really close. It’s better for us as we get to choose what to make. Every Thanksgiving we usually do a medley of different foods, my kids are really really picky.
This year we are having a Turkey, as well as a Hormel Cure 81 Ham. Then of course all the trimmings, potatoes, veggies etc. I love having a small ham every year, because leftovers go great with breakfasts.

We love making Hormel Cure 81 ham every year, it’s pre-made and can be cooked while or by the slice. It’s great for Thanksgiving dinner or to have with your sandwiches, breakfast and so much more.

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Hormel Cure 81 hams come in all different sizes, we usually just get 1 lb or 2. The ham comes pre-sliced and makes it so much easier to serve.

Have you planned your Thanksgiving meal?

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