Frank’s RedHot Thick Sauce Review

July 6, 2011 - brandy3 2 Comments

Frank’s RedHot Thick Cayenne Pepper Sauce gives you the same great taste of Frank’s RedHot Original Sauce, but with a thicker and richer consistency for dipping, spreading or pouring. Frank’s RedHot Thick Sauce is made with a premium blend of aged cayenne peppers that add a kick of heat and a whole lot of flavor onto your favorite foods. Use Frank’s RedHot Thick Sauce for dipping French fries or nuggets, spreading over burgers, or pouring over nachos, tacos

. We got to try out the new Franks RedHot Thick Cayenne Pepper Sauce, it was just as good as the original just easier to marinade.

I tried the Spicy Grilled Chicken sandwich recipe:

4 (5oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts

1/2 cup Franks RedHot Thick, plus additional for sandwich

4 hamburger rolls

4 leaves lettuce

Marinate chicken in Thick Sauce for 30 min. or up to 3 hours

Grill or broil chicken 10 min. or until no longer pink in center

Serve on lettuce lined rolls and spread chicken with additional Thick sauce.

This recipe actually turned out really good, and kindof tasted like Buffalos famous chicken finger subs.

This was very delicous and easy to make was just a little hot!

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, a product was received for my review. All thoughts are my own.

Have A Laugh Volumes 3 & 4 Review

July 5, 2011 - brandy3

Set sail for the high seas of hilarity when Mickey, Goofy and Donald go a-whaling and wind up going overboard – literally! Bark with laughter as Pluto is dogged by a pesky gopher who’s making mincemeat of Minnie’s garden. Then, have a ball with Goofy as he hits the links and – BLAM! – his “relaxing” game of golf goes outrageously awry. Fully restored and remastered, these amazing cartoons also feature a new “Re- MICKS” – a mash-up music video of crazy cartoon clips remixed to the hit song, “I Gotta Feeling” from the Black Eyed Peas. It’s a novel approach to uproarious classic comedy that’ll make you laugh out loud

Have an outrageously g’day with Mickey and Pluto when their adventure Down Under goes way over the top, thanks to a wayward boomerang and a humongous ostrich. Kick up your heels with Donald as his fireside hula dance “heats up” hilariously. Then, ride a tide of laughs with Goofy as he tries to catch a wave and – BLAM! – gets clobbered by his surfboard.
Fully restored and re-mastered, these incredible cartoons also feature a new “Re- MICKS” – a mash-up music video of crazy cartoon clips remixed to the hit song “Play My Music” from Camp Rock. It’s a bold, new approach to classic comedy that’ll make your spirits soar.

**** These shorts are so funny, they always keep my kids laughing. Donald using rubber cement to make pancakes is hilarious, but our absolute favorite shorts……. are Pluto being badgered by a gopher! These movies are sure to keep your kids happy and laughing all day.

Retail:$19.99
Release Date: June 14, 2011

Disclosure: No compensation was received, a product was peovided by Disney. All opinions are my own.

Get Outdoors and Explore with Backyard Safari

June 30, 2011June 30, 2011 - brandy3 1 Comment

The Expedition Three kit features the Backyard Safari Base Camp Field Shelter. It features storage spaces for all your Essential Field Gears. Over 40 inches tall, it’s large enough for several backyard safari kids to set up their own instant base camp in the field, all year round.

We were able to have some fun outdoor (pretend) camping and hiking fun. We received a base tent with lantern, a camoflauge net, walking stick and magnifying glass. My kids were so excited to get these. They immediately got a pad of paper out and started their field journals. They used the magnifying glass to spot small insects, and would hide in the tent to wait for squirels. The walking stick is great for hiking around but it’s a little big for them to use. They actually try to use it more for a hitting stick than walking stick. Everything is very durable, and the tent is also waterproof, it seems to rain whenever I set it up.

Visit http://www.backyardsafari.com/ to find your fun gear.

Base Tent is available through Amazon for $39.99

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, products were received from Backyard Safari through Team Mom.

Disney Store Imagination Collection

June 29, 2011June 28, 2011 - brandy3 1 Comment

The Disney store is coming out with new lines of Perfume, each to be released at different times throughout the year.

Imagination is now in stores: Imagination, the signature fragrance used throughout the newly designed Disney Store, is described as an enchanted forest of sequoia trees, cool moss and green leaves. Inspired by the trees that line the route of the magical path within the new stores, the fragrance gives the sense of being in an enchanted forest. It’s a timeless scent inspired by nature that instills a feeling of
natural calm, allowing the imagination to soar.

** I love this collection, It’s not really perfume but more of keeping your house fresh. This collection features a scented candle, room spray, hand soap, and lotion. The smell is kindof strong, but not so strong that you can smell it a blaock away. I really like the designs and how it fits in with the enchanted forest theme. We have been using the hand soap and spray all the time to keep the house fresh. I’m not really big on scented lotion, but my kids love the smell of it. I can’t wait to try out some of the other Disney Store inspired fragrances coming out later this year.

Magic (inspired by all things Mickey) will be available in July 2011

Pixie Dust (inspired by Tinker Bell) will be available in Fall 2011

Retail: $12.50-$19.50

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, products were received for my review. All opinions are my own.

Purex With Zout

June 28, 2011 - brandy3 1 Comment

Purex Complete with Zout combines the proven performance of Purex detergent with the triple-enzyme stain-fighting power of Zoutpre-treater. This powerful combination works to get stains out the first time, even tough stains like grass, chocolate, and tomato sauce.

***I really like Purex, ita the brand i always use. I use the free and clear because my children have sensitive skin and it works wonders. Other detergents usually make them itch a lot. The fact that Purex now has Zout in it makes my clothes even cleaner, I pre-treat my clothes before they go in the washer and the stains come right out.

You can find at all retail markets for around $3.99

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, a product was provided through the Purex Insiders program. All opinions are my own.

Victorious Season 1 on DVD

June 21, 2011June 20, 2011 - brandy3

My children and I have a new favorite show on Nickelodeon, it’s Victorious. The first season will be available on DVD July 5, 2011 at all major retailers.

Tori Vega and the students at Hollywood Arts High School are ready to showcase their talents in their first DVD, Victorious: Season One, Volume One. The brand-new two-disc set includes the first ten episodes of the series, with an extended version of the pilot, special features and guest appearances by Jerry Trainer (iCarly) and celebrity blogger Jared Eng (JustJared.com). Make it shine with Nickelodeon’s latest hit series from the very beginning!

Episodes:

Pilot (extended version)
The Bird Scene
Stage Fighting
Beck’s Big Break
Tori The Zombie
Disc 2
Jade Dumps Beck
The Birthweek Song
Robarazzi
A Film By Dale Squires
Rex Dies

Bonus Features:

Meet Tori Vega
Meet the Cast
Freak the Freak Out (Music Video)
Beggin on your Knees (music Video)

*** My kids and I love Victorious, it’s actually become one of our favorites over iCarly. There is always drama and fun on the show which I think makes it good for kids. They can learn from certain situation portrayed in the show on handling those situations in school. One of our favorite episodes from season 1 is The Birthweek Song, Tori performs this beautiful song for her sister Trina. Trina is only interested in material things though and sells the song for cash to buy a hat. When she is to perform she sounds horrible and has to get Tori to make it right. All the episodes are funny, Robarazzi makes fun of TMZ with Robs own little gossip show, but it turns into revenge. Oh and the bonus features have 2 music videos that are great. My kids love the song Freak the Freak Out and Beggin on your Knees.

Retail: $19.99 but you can find on Amazon for $15.49

Running Time: 243 minutes

Release date: July 5, 2011

Disclosure: No compensation was received, a product was provided by Nickelodeon for my review.

Earn great CARS 2 rewards With Kimberly Clark Products

June 17, 2011 - brandy3 4 Comments

Reward programs are so much fun. I always buy brands that reward me for purchasing their products. Right now every time you buy select Kimberly Clark products You can earn rewards for Cars 2 toys, movie tickets and a $10 Visa gift card.

Between now and July, consumers can find the Cars 2 promotional sticker on trusted Kimberly Clark brands, including Kleenex facial tissue, Pull-Ups training pants, Viva paper towels, Scott paper towels, Cottonelle bath tissue and Huggies diapers and wipes.

***I received some of the Cars 2 branded products like Kleenex tissue, Huggies wipes, and Cottonelle Tissue (although the Cottonelle didn’t have a Cars 2 sticker on it?) These products are something I use on a daily basis, and It’s great that now you can get rewarded for buying them. The Scott paper towels even have Cars pictures on them, unfortunately I have not been able to find them in store. The Cottonelle tissue is extremely soft and great for runny noses, unfortunately after 1 roll I had to stop using them, they caused a plumbing problem. The plumber even said that since its so thick its common.

My son has been in love with the kleenex tissue box because its covered in Cars images and even came with 3D glasses.

The Kimberly Clark integrated commercial program for Cars 2 spans the Kleenex, Cottonelle, Scott, Viva, Huggies and Pull-Up brands and provides incentives for mom to stock up on Kimberly Clark essentials and keep her family on track this summer.

The more you buy, the more rewards you earn. Stock up and go to www.kimberly-Clark.com/cars2 for more information.

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received, I received products listed above from Kimberly Clark through Mom Bloggers club. All opinions are my own.

Get Your Daly Fiber With Fiber One Cereal GiveawayClosed

June 14, 2011July 31, 2011 - brandy3 104 Comments

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans say people should consume 25-38 grams of fiber daily, and that the average American consumes only 15 grams. With Fiber One cereal you can get 30% of your daily value per serving.

1000 bloggers took a survey about daily fiber and here are the results:

30 percent thought they were getting the recommended Daily Value of
fiber
66 percent say they struggle to incorporate fiber into their diets
51 percent said that they don’t think about incorporating fiber into
their diet, while 21 percent said fiber is too difficult to find in foods they
enjoy
45 percent said they would like their fiber to come with honey

***I got to try 5 different flavors of Fiber One cereal and they are all good. Some better than others, My favorite would be Carmel delight. It’s kindof taste like cinnamon with a carmel flavor. There are 5 different flavors to choose from, so you are guaranteed to find a flavor you like.

I have a Fiber One gift pack to giveaway to a US reader

You will receive the pack pictured below

To enter: Tell me your favorite cereal?

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Contest closes 7/15/11

Disclosure: No compensation was received, I received a prize pack from General Mills through My blog Spark.

Hess Miniture Toy Truck 2011

June 10, 2011June 9, 2011 - brandy3

The 2011 Hess Miniture Helicopter Transport is now on sale at all Hess stores. The miniture helicopter is part of a collectible series that features small-scale fully detailed replicas of the popular Hess Holiday Toy Trucks. This year’s edition is a replica of the 2001 Hess Holiday Helicopter, it features two motorized spinning motors and working lights.

This little helicopter is so cool, the lights actually work and the propellers really spin. My kids are still fighting over who gets to turn the switch on. We love Hess trucks they are durable during play and can always make a child happy! The helicopter can easily come apart from the base or secure back on. Batteries are included with The toy.

You can buy this years Hess miniture toy truck for $6.99 at any Hess location, while supplies last.

You can also visit their Facebook page to see all past years Hess miniture trucks.

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, aproduct was provided. All opnions are my own.

Celebrate Fathers Day with Snapfish GiveawayClosed

June 9, 2011July 8, 2011 - brandy3 53 Comments

The best gift you can give is a gift from the heart. The main gifts I give are pictures or a photo gift, since most of my family lives so far away it works out great.

My husband is so hard to shop for, so I go for the simple things like photo books or scrapbooks. This year thanks to Snapfish I made my husband a personalized Photo book for Fathers Day. It was very simple I just picked out what design I liked and added photos and captions.

The photo book turned out so cute, and I put all our recent spring photos in it. I think my husband will love it. Also for Fathers day they have great photocards for the dad in your life or grandpa. I made this cute card for my dad.

They have dozens of Affordable products to choose from for Fathers day, and it’s so easy the kids can even help. My kids helped me choose the pictures and designs for the photo book.

I have a $30 credit for one reader to purchase a photo book for their Father?

To enter: Visit www.snapfish.com and tell me your favorite card design.

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