Since this past week was somewhat hectic and busy, I depended greatly upon quick and easy meals and snacks for my children.  My kiddos were out of school for the entire week so I knew I’d need to stock up on something that would be tasty and easy to make as well.  Tyson Mini Chicken sandwiches seemed to fit that description exactly.   With plenty of cooking and cleaning to be done, I had to rely upon Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches to keep my children satisfied.  We came up with a few varieties of sandwich options that helped make for a great snack and/or meal.  We added scrambled eggs for breakfast, and tried them with a little cranberry sauce as well.  There are many variations that can be created and condiments that can be added to the Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches.

Right now if you purchase two boxes of the Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches, you can receive a $5 Walmart card when you follow the guidelines found here.  This is an awesome deal, and shouldn’t be passed up.  The Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches are not available in all Walmart’s, to find out where to find the Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches search for locations at Tysongoodness.com.  Please check out my Google+ Story as well.  I’m really glad that my family tried these, and look forward to enjoying Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches as part of our regular menu. #TysonGoodness #CBias

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Holiday memories are some of the best, and I often love to look back at photos that document those times.  I remember a time when I was about nine or ten year old, and my sister and I received new bicycles and an electronic keyboard for Christmas.  My parents put the bikes on the porch and my Dad inconspicuously rang the doorbell, and got back in the house to make it appear as if Santa had left the bikes for us!  We had a great time and I still like to look at those pictures from that Christmas.  I’m so glad that we have memories of that day.

Memories are so important to be cherished and saved, and if you’re like me you could possibly have quite a few old vhs tapes in your home that you aren’t even sure about the contents.  I have ultrasound VHS tapes, as well as Christmas programs of my older children that are precious memories that I don’t want to lose.  Those VHS tapes start to fade as time goes by, and I sure don’t want to lose them!  YesVideo can help with this situation by transferring old media (VHS tapes, slides, 8MM video, photos, etc) and even new media (digital, SD cards, etc) to DVDs or HD quality to Blu-Ray.  That’s an awesome find!  Just think of all the fun memories that can be stored on a DVD or Blu-Ray.  My grandparents have hundreds of slides from vacations and family holidays in the 1960’s-1970’s.  I’d love to get those transferred to a DVD so that the entire family could enjoy watching those together!

YesVideo has plenty of options for storing your memories safely and inexpensively as well.  I believe that YesVideo could be the perfect Christmas gift for loved ones, and right now you can use the code TRANSFER15 to receive 15% off your order from YesVideo!  For more information on YesVideo, follow them on twitter @YesVideo, and find them on Faceboook here.

I am receiving compensation from YesVideo for my time to share this information with my readers, but all opinions are my own.

I was recently made aware of the benefits of Vitamin D to the body.  I hadn’t ever given much thought to Vitamin D in particular, but I am extremely glad I have been made aware of the positive additions that Vitamin D contributes to health.  After viewing a short video about Vitamin D by Nature Made, I really became more interested in promoting my teeth and bone health.  I am in my 30’s and realize it is not too late to take better care of myself.  I found that Vitamin D3 is the best form at aiding the body in calcium absorption.  So, I chose an inexpensive bottle of Vitamin D by Nature Made and used a $1 off coupon to make the deal even better!

I am now implementing the Vitamin D into my daily schedule and regimen of vitamins.  I am already a Nature Made user, and have been for some time.  I take a multi-vitamin as well as Super Complex B for energy.  Here are some more facts on Vitamin D from Nature Made:

Vitamin D is a nutrient that supports the absorption of calcium, it also gives a boost to breast, colon and prostate health, and contributes to the maintenance of a healthy mood. On top of that, more than 500 studies support its role in immune health.

The family of fat-soluble D vitamins has two forms: vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. Both boast properties beneficial to our bone, tooth, muscular and immune health, and being deficient can cause symptoms like low mood, energy and heart health. There is an important difference between the two forms of vitamin D, however. While D3 can be manufactured naturally by humans when skin is exposed to sunlight, D2 is found only in plants and is not as effective in maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D in your body. Therefore, be sure to choose D3 (also known as cholecalciferol) when choosing a supplement.

I am really pleased to be adding Vitamin D into my diet, and am glad I learned about the benefits of Vitamin D.  Make sure you also check out my Google+ Story here. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. All opinions are my own. #CBias #VitaminD

We are always on the run at my house.  With four children in school, a baby to take care of, and a part-time job for Mom (me) we are often busy and on the go.  I’m always trying to find quick and easy meals that we can eat on the road.  I am really pleased that we found Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches.  They are perfect for breakfast, lunch or even a snack.  The Mini Sandwiches take under a minute to heat in the microwave and are quite tasty.  We don’t generally eat frozen food items for breakfast, but this is a great exception.  My children all have enjoyed eating the sandwiches and we found that we especially like the Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches with Cheese.  For breakfast we ate the sandwiches along with a banana for a quick and healthy start to the day!

Right now if you purchase two boxes of the Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches, you can receive a $5 Walmart card when you follow the guidelines found here.  This is an awesome deal, and shouldn’t be passed up.  The Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches are not available in all Walmart’s, to find out where to find the Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches search for locations at Tysongoodness.com.  Please check out my Google+ Story as well.  I’m really glad that my family tried these, and look forward to enjoying Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches as part of our regular menu. #TysonGoodness #CBias

This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias.  All opinions are my own.

I was recently able to conduct a review of Nero Kwik Media, which helps individuals organize and store their photos, music and videos.  I was also able to put together a photo book as well.  I have really enjoyed playing with Nero Kwik Media.  It is extremely simple to use, and definitely doesn’t take a lot of technical know-how to maneuver.  I also am impressed by all of the features and products that can be utilized. The best part is that the download is free!

I personally like that I can have all of my files in one place and the ability to access them at any given time.  Nero Kwik Media also allows an individuals to share their photos or other files if they so choose.  Whether on Facebook, or another social media outlet, the opportunity to share those special moments with friends and family is a great feature.

The Nero Kwik Media program is simple to download and then easier still to get started working on.  I was able to put together a nice family photo book in no time at all and even made some fun edits and captions.  I can’t wait to make more photo books for Christmas presents this year.  The prices are affordable and the outcome is priceless.  I can’t say enough good things about Nero Kwik Media and I’m so thankful that I’ve been able to participate in this review.

Disclosure:
This post is part of a SocialMoms product evaluation, for which I’ve
been selected. One free photo book was made available to me for review
purposes. I’ve been compensated for my time with a $100 PayPal payment.
The opinions expressed in this post are mine and don’t necessarily
reflect the opinions of SocialMoms or Nero.

As I shared in a previous post, we have been participating in a Cheerios sendCheer Campaign.  We are hoping to spread the word about this excellent idea that Cheerios has started.  I was able to find a specially marked box of Cheerios with the Send Cheer to Military Families offer on front.  It’s simple to send Cheer to a military family with the help of Cheerios.

I asked my children what message of encouragement they’d like to send to a military family and they all contributed a message on the postcard.  We are extremely thankful for all of our armed forces and their families, as our family has close ties to those in the military.  We have also recently contributed to a care package to a soldier who is currently deployed.  We definitely like to support and encourage any and all forms of military in our great country.

I’m extremely thankful to Cheerios and the USO for this chance to send our thanks and encouragement, but also for the monetary donations taking place as well.  For each postcard received by November 30, 2012, Cheerios will donate $1 to the USO.  Now that’s what I call a wonderful contribution.

To find out more information about the Cheerios Cheer initiative check out the site and make sure to visit your local Walmart to find a participating box of Cheerios.

This post has been compensated as part of a sponsored charitable opportunity for Collective Bias. All opinions are my own.

Member’s of the military and their families are near and dear to my heart.  Not only are both of my Grandfather’s veterans (of Air Force, and Navy) but my brother-in-law is in the Army and is currently on his third deployment.  I really respect and admire those who serve our country.  Not only are those who are part of the armed forces sacrificing, but their families are giving as well.

My Sister has been married to her soldier husband for over two years now, and that has truly opened my eyes to what military families do go through and what they experience, especially during tough times such as deployments.  I am all for any initiative that supports and encourages not only the military, but the families also.  Any love and encouragement they receive can be helpful in their lives.  The USO has been doing just that for many years and has provided abundant support and provisions to military families throughout history.

That being said, not only have I become more aware of our military and their families, but my own children have become more educated on what we can do to help others.  We are extremely excited to be apart of the new Cheerios Send Cheer Campaign.  Here are some details on the project:

Locate a specially marked Cheerios cereal box in your grocery store.  After purchasing the box, there are just 3 easy steps!

1. Cut out the postcard found on the front of the box.  You will see cut out lines around the “Cheer” in the Cheerios logo.
2. On the back-side of the postcard, write a message of encouragement or a simple “thank you.”
3. Add postage, and drop the pre-addressed post card in the mail.

Once the postcards are received, the USO will distribute them to military families on bases and in USO centers.  Sending your ‘thanks’ is a simple, personal gesture of appreciation that will mean so much for the recipient.

We can’t wait to participate!  Look out for our post on finding the special Cheerios and thoughts on our experience.  In the mean time, check your local Walmart for the specially marked boxes of Cheerios, and send cheer to a Military family.

This post has been compensated as part of a sponsored charitable opportunity for Collective Bias. All opinions are my own.

My six year old daughter was extremely excited to participate in a Judy Moody slumber party.  We were given the Judy Moody and the Total Bummer Summer DVD as well as some slumber party accessories and a grocery store giftcard to purchase munchies for our party also.  We prepared for the party by making brownies, and getting ready to watch the movie.

We all loved the movie and have actually watched it multiple times since the actual slumber party.  It’s a cute family friendly show about Judy and her “bummer” summer, which turns out to be a not so bummer summer.  I really appreciate the fact that the movie is cute, funny, imaginative, and doesn’t include any profanity or vulgarity.

The girls enjoyed their mood rings and little slumber party backpacks.  I am extremely glad we had the opportunity to take part in this, and now my daughter can’t wait to have another slumber party!

I have not been compensated in any way for this post, the opinions are my own. I was given a Kroger GC, slumber party accessories, and the DVD for our slumber party.

So, I’ve been taking my Member’s Mark 4X Probiotic for a couple of weeks now and I’d like to share my results without being too personal.  I take the probiotic pill every evening, and have established taking it as a routine.  The results have been great thus far.  I really am glad I’m more regular in the bathroom.  I struggle with irritable bowel issues, and never know if my GI tract will be regular or off balance.

I am planning on continuing this regimen daily and am really happy with my results.  I know that there are other probiotic products on the market, and one in particular that is quite a bit more expensive.  The Member’s Mark price is definitely the lowest that I have found and it fits within my budget.  I will continue to utilize this method and am thinking about actually purchasing another box of the Member’s Mark 4X Probiotic for my teenage son who struggles with the same issues.  Here is some information about the Probiotic:

I have had stomach issues for most of my life, and I often deal with GI problems that are slightly embarrassing to talk about.  After having children my GI tract issues seem to have become even worse.  As odd as that might seem, I haven’t ever really found a solution to my problem.  Since in this day in age we have probiotic products, I decided that this route would be the best to take.

In the past I’ve used products that you stir into your water and taste rather gross, and I’ve tried other forms of bulk fiber that left me with less than stellar results.  I have even tried the probiotic yogurts that are on the market.  I truly like the yogurt, but it is difficult to always remember to eat yogurt on a daily basis, plus it can get pricey to buy that much yogurt, especially when you have four children trying to get to the yogurt first!  So, that being said, I’ve decided to try out probiotics in a pill form.

I’m going to try the Member’s Mark 4X Probiotic Digestive Help.  I’ve been a Sam’s Club member for nearly 2 years and I often purchase Member’s Mark brand products there, so it makes perfect sense for me to try their Probiotic.  I will be sharing my results with you after trying out this product.

This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias, I’m expressing my own opinions.