Mommy? Im Hungry! Product Reviews and Giveaways

Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals Juice Review

2012-01-28T08:59:00.000-08:00

Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals Juice are all-natural, reduced-calorie cranberry juice cocktails, sweetened with a blend of sugar and Truvia® - No HFCS, no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Naturally sweet. They come in six wonderful flavors:
-Classic Cranberry Cranberry Naturals
-Cranberry Apple Cranberry Naturals
-Cranberry Blueberry Cranberry Naturals
-Cranberry Grape Cranberry Naturals
-Cranberry Pomegranate Cranberry Naturals
-Cranberry Raspberry

We were sent a bottle of Cranberry Naturals Cranberry Blueberry and Cranberry Naturals Classic Cranberry. I loved the blueberry one, it had a great taste of blueberries and a little pucker of cranberry. The cranberry one I mixed with apple juice to cut the tartness I'm not real crazy about drinking straight. These were also great for making smoothies.

Cranberry Naturals Cranberry Blueberry

A nutritious pick-me-up any time of day, cranberry and blueberry juices come together for a tangy, refreshing glass of good health in this all-natural, reduced-calorie juice cocktail.

-No HFCS

-No Artificial Colors, Flavors or Preservatives

-Reduced-Calories

-Naturally Sweetened

Cranberry Naturals Classic Cranberry

Enjoy the classic taste of tart cranberry with 30% cranberry juice, now in a naturally sweetened reduced-calorie juice cocktail.
-No HFCS
-No Artificial Colors, Flavors or Preservatives
-Reduced-Calories
-Naturally Sweetened

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*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Old Orchard Juices . The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Kids Bop 21 Review

2012-01-26T13:44:00.000-08:00

Kidz Bop 21, the #1 music brand for kids ages 5-12 in the U.S. just released their latest CD in it's best music selling series. Kidz Bop 21 features 16 of today's biggest chart topping hits sung by kids for kids.

When our oldest was about 3 or 4 years old, we started listening to these series. I appreciate that they edit out the inappropriate words if any with something kid friendly. This is a CD we keep in the car and listed to on our way to and from school, every day. My younger one always asks me to repeat #1 Party Rock Anthem or #2 Moves Like Jagger. If you watch my video you'll know he does not like #16 lol. Listen here for clips of the songs or check out my little home videos below. {sorry I didn't edit my 2nd one, I had quite a time just trying to download them. I made two because I couldn't get the first one to download, so I made a new one, then I couldn't get it off my phone to here lol}

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*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Kidz Bop 21. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Progresso "Souper You" MyBlogSpark Giveaway

2012-01-24T10:00:00.000-08:00

Are you ready for a new look this New Year? Progresso® is excited to announce the return of their Souper You® Contest giving you the chance to win an incredible makeover. By telling Progresso why you deserve a makeover and what you love about their soup, you could have the chance to win an ultimate makeover experience in Hollywood this Spring.

Now that the ball has dropped and the confetti has settled, it’s time to consider how you will stick to your resolution for the New Year and maintain your weight management plan, without sacrificing on variety or the taste of foods you love. Thanks to Progresso®, you can have your soup and eat it too.

With 40 delicious soups with 100 calories or less per serving, Progresso Soup has a variety of offerings that help you beat diet boredom and satisfy your taste cravings, while helping you stick to your weight management calorie goals. Progresso soups are packed with hearty ingredients like pasta, beans, rice, meat and vegetables that suit your taste buds and make you feel good about including it in your meal choices.

This year, the Souper You® Contest will provide three lucky winners with an ultimate makeover experience in Hollywood; this includes a trip for 2 to Los Angeles, California where the winner will receive a head-to-toe makeover including hair and makeup, guided shopping spree with a $1,000 fashion retailer gift card, $1,000 spending money and 2 tickets to this season’s live finale of NBC’s The Biggest Loser.

Progresso is asking fans to visit http://www.souperyou.com/ and submit their photo with a brief essay about why they love Progresso soups and why they deserve a makeover, by no later than February 22nd
Fans can check back on March 12th for the announcement of the top ten finalists, and to vote for their favorite finalist until March 25th

In addition, visit http://bit.ly/ProgressoCoup to download a printable coupon for $1.25 off the purchase of four (4) cans of Progresso Soup today. Also, tune into The Biggest Loser on NBC Tuesdays at 8/7c
Click here to watch this amazing video of the 2011 winner experience.

We were sent five varieties of Progresso Soup and a copy of “The Biggest Loser” Workout DVD. The family is enjoying the soups (these varieties are not gluten free so I passed them on to them).

My Progresso “Souper You” prize pack will contain:

(2) VIP Coupons for Progresso Soup

(1) copy of “The Biggest Loser” Workout DVD

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*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Progresso® Souper You. The Progresso® Souper You® prize pack, information, coupon, and giveaway have been provided by Progresso through MyBlogSpark. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Brave Irene by William Steig Children's Book and CD Set Review

2012-01-24T08:52:00.000-08:00

Brave Irene is Irene Bobbin, the dressmaker’s daughter. Her mother, Mrs. Bobbin, isn’t feeling so well and can’t possibly deliver the beautiful ball gown she’s made for the duchess to wear that very evening. So plucky Irene volunteers to get the gown to the palace in time, in spite of the fierce snowstorm that’s brewing – quite an errand for a little girl.

But where there’s a will, there’s a way, as Irene proves in the danger-fraught adventure that follows. She must defy the wiles of the wicket wind, her most formidable opponent, and overcome many obstacles before she completes her mission. Surely, this winning heroine will inspire every child to cheer her on.

Brave Irene, Book & CD Set with a recording by Meryl Streep from the Grammy-nominated William Steig collection. We found this to be a delightful story for my 8 year old. We enjoyed the CD recording and let Meryl read to her for her homework =). This is a little it of a long story so we read this for twon nights.

Narrated by the iconic Meryl Streep, this Book & CD Set charms with vivid illustrations, an exciting storyline, and the perfect voice to bring it all together. Also including a read-along track, Brave Irene is the kind of book that children will grow up listening to, and then excitedly read to themselves.

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Brave Irene. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Little Caesars $5 HOT-N-READY Pizza Giveaway

2012-01-23T13:08:00.000-08:00

Who wants a Little Caesars $5 HOT-N-READY Pizza?

For just $5 you can get a large 14” pepperoni pizza, hot out of the oven and ready when you are. No need to call ahead. No need to wait.

We love this $5 deal Little Caesars has, sometimes if I'm passing by I'll stop to get one to bring home for thier lunch (they do not offer a gluten free pizza). The pizza is always soft and fresh. They are HOT-N-READY when you walk in, they are always boxing up fresh from the oven pizzas right in front of you, so there is not wait. Great deal for party food too.

	Company info: Little Caesars Pizza has been proudly serving delicious products for over 50 years. We only use the finest ingredients. Our dough is made fresh each day, and our cheese is freshly shredded – never frozen! Our world famous pizza sauce contains a secret blend of spices that our customers love. -facebook

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*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Little Caesars. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Spirit Week At Swagbucks‏

2012-01-23T06:51:00.000-08:00

Get your pom-poms ready, folks, because starting Today, Monday Swagbucks is holding Spirit Week. Every day this week they will be celebrating a different holiday. Each day will be filled with fun, activities, and surprises. They'll be announcing every holiday the evening before in the Swagbucks blog. Make sure you keep track of each day's Swag Codes, as you will need them at the end of the week in order to earn a big, juicy reward. It's the most fun you can have getting your reward points for free stuff. Come join the fun with me =)

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Snyder's of Hanover Healthy Snacking and Gluten Free Pretzel Encrusted Honey Dijon Tilapia

2012-01-17T12:19:00.000-08:00

Becoming gluten free recently has made me really open my eyes into choosing healthier foods including healthy snacks to eat. What a perfect topic for those who believe in New Years Resolutions. Snacking Healthy. Before being gluten free, I love love loved Snyder's of Hanover Honey Mustard & Onion Pretzel Pieces. Now I am happy that they carry a gluten free pretzel, perfect for snacking and recipes of all kinds, like the lunch or dinner recipe I'll share below, it's gluten free too, but could be adapted to any of your favorite flavors of Snyder's of Hanover pretzels.

Here are some great tips on healthy snacking:
-Keep the junk food out. Instead opt for healthy snacking such as pretzels, they come in many flavors, are high in fiber and give you that crunchy factor you may be craving.
-Keep raw veggies and fresh fruits ready to eat, serve with your favorite low fat dressings, peanut butter and low fat yogurts to dip in. We love sugar snap peas in ranch.
-Try new veggies or fruits. Has your child tried kiwi, fresh pineapple, pomegranate seeds or how about crunchy Jicama?

By having these healthy snacks ready at hand, you won't be so tempted to eat junk food. You'll feel better about grabbing healthy snacks over a bag of chips. Snacking on healthy snacks throughout the day will help keep you focused and have more energy, plus if your children see you eating healthy, they'll want to eat healthy too.

Snyder's of Hanover Gluten Free Pretzel Encrusted Honey Dijon Tilapia

3 Tbsp Honey
2 Eggs, beaten eggs, beaten
3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
3 Cups Snyder's of Hanover Gluten Free Pretzel Sticks
4 Tilapia fillets
3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter

Set eggs aside in a shallow dish. Combine the honey and Dijon mustard in another shallow dish , set aside. Place the pretzels in a food processor and pulse until they are the consistency of fine bread crumbs, set aside in a third shallow dish. Coat the Tilapia in the honey Dijon mixture, then dredge into the egg mixture. Next dredge tilapia in the pretzel crumbs, making sure to cover the fish well, pressing slightly so they stick. Melt the butter in a large sauté pan and place in the Tilapia. Cook the fish on medium heat, 3 minutes on one side, flip the tilapia and cook the opposite side for about 3 more minutes. Serve.

About Snyder’s of Hanover

Our tradition of good taste dates back to 1909 when Harry V. Warehime, founder of Hanover Canning Company, our parent company until 1980, began producing Olde Tyme Pretzels for the Hanover Pretzel Company. In 1963, the Bechtel Pretzel Company, founded by Bill and Helen Bechtel in 1947, was purchased and incorporated into Snyder’s Bakery. Bill developed the original recipe for the Sourdough Hard Pretzel that is still enjoyed by consumers today.
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*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Snyder's of Hanover. This post is for participation in the “Snyder’s of Hanover - Pretzel Recipe” for 6,000 My SocialMoms Rewards Points. For more information on how you can participate, click here. Product stock images provided by PR or Co.

NEW Frosted Toast Crunch Giveaway and MyBlogSpark Review

2012-01-13T05:42:00.000-08:00

Good Morning. Tired of the same old breakfast routine? Introducing NEW Frosted Toast Crunch from General Mills, with the delicious taste of frosted vanilla*, this cereal is totally irresistible. Just one bite of the new Frosted Toast Crunch will send you into breakfast bliss, with each crunch square baked with the delightful taste of frosted vanilla and dusted with a delicious dash of cinnamon.

With 11 grams of whole grain, 9 grams of sugar and a good source of calcium, Frosted Toast Crunch offers a good start to the day

Take your cereal to the next level with this wholesome breakfast. Your taste buds will be swirling with excitement.

My kiddos were excited to receive this cereal, it's not often they get to have fun cereals like this. Just look at the cute bowl and spoon that came with it. That's a tongue spoon, haha. So fun.

My giveaway winner’s prize pack will contain:

Spilt milk bowl

Lickety spoon

Frosted pitcher

Frosted Toast Crunch cereal

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Ocean Spray Fruit Flavored Snacks‏ Giveaway MyBlogSpark Review

2012-01-12T13:54:00.000-08:00

So you want a snack your kids will love and that you can feel good about? With new Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored Snacks, you need not look any further! Available in two delicious varieties, Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored Snacks provide kids with the great tasting snacks they crave and parents with the confidence that they come from a good place. Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored Snacks are +made with real fruit juice and natural colors* and flavors, 80 calories, gluten free and contain 100% of the Daily Value of Vitamin C. These are available with year round Double Box Tops too.

This is pretty funny, I had just bought a box of these yesterday (a quick grab off the shelf since my boy was asking for 'gummies'), then today my review products arrived, all 6 boxes of them. haha. I had to try these out, they are soft, fruity and taste great. They come individually wrapped so just toss one on your bag or lunch for a quick fun snack. You can click here to download a printable coupon for $1.10 off of the purchase of (2) Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored snacks today.

*colors from natural sources
+These Fruit Flavored Snacks are made with apple, pear, and cranberry juice concentrate. See package for a list of complete ingredients. They are not intended to replace fruit in the diet.

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Friday the 13th Swag Code Extravaganza

2012-01-11T17:52:00.000-08:00

Swagbucks is making Friday the 13th a lucky day this week, as they hold a Swag Code Extravaganza, which means more opportunities to get reward points towards free stuff (I'm saving mine up for Birthday and Christmas shopping). It starts at 7am Eastern Time - throughout the day there will be 8 different Swag Codes, and if you can get them all, you'll have an extra 60 Swag Bucks in your account. Need a free account so you can earn Swagbucks? Sign up here and you'll see what all the fun is about. See you there.

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Swagbucks for their blogger program. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Caveman Cookies Review

2012-01-09T09:25:00.000-08:00

Caveman Cookies, a paleo-diet friendly treat, is adding a new flavor to their brand: Rainforest.

Rainforest Caveman Cookies include ingredients a caveman in the Amazon might have enjoyed. The cookies feature an exotic combination of Brazil nuts and chewy dried cherries, with a kick of cayenne pepper. The other ingredients are honey, almond meal, chopped almonds and nutmeg, making this an all-natural snack. Buy Caveman Cookies online here.

Caveman Cookies come in Original Caveman, Tropical Caveman, and Alpine Caveman, they are:

• Made with nuts, honey and berries
• Certified Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• A good source of protein
• Kosher Certified
• Just 65-75 calories per cookie (depending on the variety)
• Consistent with the principles of the Paleolithic Diet (aka the “Caveman Diet”)
• Satisfying due to the protein, dietary fiber, and good fats that they contain

The Caveman Bakery is a small company based in New York City, dedicated to creating unique, healthful and tasty treats that are consistent with the principles of the Paleolithic Diet (aka the "Caveman Diet").

With many nutritionists tracing serious health problems to the ingestion of refined sugars trans fats, salt and high-glycemic carbohydrates, the gluten-free, Paleolithic Diet is gaining in popularity beyond the health food store and into mainstream groceries and online retailers.

I was sent to of their flavors, the Rainforest and Alpine. The Rainforest cookies are made with honey, almond meal, brazil nut meal, chopped almonds, dried cherries, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. They have a taste of a spice cookie and the cayenne will subtly hit your throat later on. I would have liked these cookies more if there wasn't cayenne in them.

The Apline cookies have honey, hazelnut meal, almond meal, toasted ground carob in them. These are like a chocolate and nut flavor, and were my favorite of the two.

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*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Caveman Cookies. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Novica $50 Giftcard Giveaway and Review

2012-01-07T10:00:00.000-08:00

NOVICA is one of the leading fair trade artisan websites. They work with National Geographic to give talented artisans around the world a place to express their artistic talents and provide access to the world market. They have thousands of jewelry, unique gifts, and home decor on their website.

For a quick reference you may check out their Unique Gifts sections, where you'll find products pertaining to certain needs, such as gifts of a certain price range, gifts for her, for him, home decor, etc. Have fun as you shop for beautiful gifts such as Wool Shawls, Alpaca Sweaters and Wrap Bracelets to keep you warm in these cold months. You could easily spend hours looking for a unique gift for yourself or someone special at Novica. There is so much to see and making a decision wasn't easy for me either. =)

NOVICA Live
Brand new, is the NOVICA Live, their new gifts and jewelry home party division. How would you love to see their products live and in person. Novica just leased a new party plan division giving Consultants the opportunity to do just that -- showcase beautiful gifts and jewelry through home parties in an entertaining way, while supporting artisans worldwide. If you're interested in hosting a party, please visit their site.
Make sure you let them know you heard about NOVICA Live through my blog when applying. You will also need to put in my blog's web address. The starter kits are only $199 and have over $400 worth of samples and $150 in business materials.

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Wood relief panel, 'Gentle Grapes'

Gently twining in gracious arabesques, grape vines proffer luscious clusters of fruit. Tay Nontawat creates a delightful relief panel of rain tree wood. The luxurious grape motif is known as chor a-ngun. Nontawat sculpts the airy piece by hand with knife and chisel, and he lets it dry thoroughly before applying a protective coat of lacquer. 17.3" H x 5.5" W x 1.0" D. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.

This beautiful piece is made by Tay Nontawat of Thailand, "I still work quite a bit in the rice fields, but I also love working with wood. I enjoy it. I'm glad I have the chance to show my work through Novica. I hope people will love it."

I chose this for my review, I wanted something for our home. This will be a beautiful addition to add to our walls. I love the wood, the details and knowing it was hand crafted by a talented artist.

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*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Novica. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Funky Monkey Snacks Giveaway and Review

2012-01-06T06:03:00.000-08:00

How are you all doing with your New Years resolutions? I can never keep them, so I don't make them. But since going gluten free, I've learned my eating habits have to change and I need to get more healthy foods into me. So that's what I am striving for. Funky Monkey snacks can help with that. Funky Monkey are fruits that have been freeze-dried, a process that maintains nearly all the flavor and nutrients of the fruit. There are no added sugar, preservatives, coloring and flavors. They are All Natural, Vegan, Raw, Gluten Free and Peanut/Tree Nut Free as well as being Kosher and GMO free. We have reviewed Funky Monkey a few times before and we always love it. They come in cute little packages that are snack ready and easy to toss in the lunch bag.

Funky Monkey comes in seven delicious fruit combos:

-Applemon (freeze-dried apple and organic cinnamon)
-Bananamon (freeze-dried organic banana and organic cinnamon)
-Carnaval Mix (freeze-dried organic banana, pineapple, apple and papaya)
-Jivealime (freeze-dried pineapple and lime juice)
-MangOJ (freeze-dried mango and orange juice)
-Pink Pineapple (freeze-dried pineapple and guava)
-Purple Funk (freeze-dried organic banana and organic acai)

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*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Funky Monkey. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Sunshine's Night Out Children's Book Giveaway and Review

2011-12-29T10:19:00.000-08:00

Sunshine’s Night Out is a children's picture book. The story is by Kyle Strickland and adorable illustrations by Carly Strickland, published by Matter Deep Publishing.

Sunshine was a little hamster with delicate sensibilities. One night, when the door to her cage was accidentally left open, Sunshine went on an adventure. But the world is a scary place for a little hamster all on her own.
Based on a real story about a real hamster, Sunshine’s Night Out tells the tale of one critter’s adventure and her eventual return to the love and safety of her home. It’s the story of a girl and her hamster.

My 8 year old had fun telling the story from the wonderful pictures. There is no right or wrong way to tell this story. It's a story book for all ages, let your imaginations go wild in Sunshine's story. Visit the site here where you can also print off pages to color.

her favorite picture

Please use this entry form to enter to win. They are giving away a signed art print as well as the choice of which library (school or town) to donate a copy of Sunshine's Night Out to. They will donate it in the winner's name. Giveaway ends 1/16.

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*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Sunshine's Night Out. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

300 Best Potato Recipes: A Complete Cook's Guide

2011-12-29T09:54:00.000-08:00

300 Best Potato Recipes: A Complete Cook's Guide written Sloan-Mcintosh.
The humble potato is a culinary powerhouse and inspires adventurous and tantalizing fare.
A "desert island" vegetable if ever there was one, the potato appeals to all of us, whether in the form of traditional comfort dishes or in the guise of the new and exotic. Versatile, nutritious, inexpensive and unfailingly delicious, no other vegetable, and few foods in general, can make those claims.

Recipes include: Appetizers and snacks, soups and salads, side dishes, main courses, hearty vegetarian main dishes, baked goods and desserts make up this vast and colorful collection of recipes. The author also includes a complete history and origins of potatoes as well as a comprehensive chapter that covers hundreds of potato varieties.

These are just some of the delicious possibilities that the humble potato offers in this wide and varied assortment of recipes:

•Garlic roasties with rosemary
•Real English chips
•Gnocchi-roni and cheese
•All-American potato pancakes
•Sweet potato-crusted shrimp
•East Coast chowder
•Creole potato salad
•French potato galette
•Potato lasagna
•Sweet potato gnocchi
•Mennonite country potato doughnuts
•Potato fudge
Kathleen Sloan-Mcintosh is an author, food journalist and the owner and operator of the Black Dog Village Pub & Bistro in Bayfield, Ontario.

For my review, I decided that I would try the Grilled Potatoes with Cream Aioli this night. I simply boiled the potatoes for a quick 5 minutes, then I threaded them onto my rope skewer thing and grilled them for 10 minutes. The Aioli sauce is garlic, egg yolks, lemon huice, olive oil, dijon mustard salt and pepper and dill. These were delicious with our grilled steaks.
I have a 5 lb bag of Yukon Gold potatoes in my pantry that need to be used up, I'll have to look for a few other recipes in this book so I can use them up. This book sure has every kind of potato recipe you could possible think of.

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about 300 Best Potato Recipes. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Orchard Bars Giveaway and Review

2011-12-28T11:01:00.000-08:00

Orchard Bars are loaded with real fruit, heart-healthy nuts, nutritious seeds, and protein-rich soy nuggets. No date paste filler, no peanuts, no strange substances from the lab. Just all-natural energy from fruits, nuts, and seeds.

As I was opening these packages, I was amazed how wonderful they smelled. Already I could tell they'd be good. They come in three great flavors.

-Blueberry Pomegranate & Almond is filled with real fruit and nuts.
-Pineapple Coconut & Macadamia tastes like you're in a tropical getaway.
-Strawberry Raspberry & Walnut loaded with sweet berry flavor.

•A Good Source of Protein
•Made with Heart-Healthy Nuts
•Rich in Antioxidants, High in Omega 3*
•All-Natural, Non-GMO, and 60% Organic
•No Preservatives, Trans-Fats, or Cholesterol
•Vegan & Kosher, Low in Sodium
•Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free

WoW, these are great, they are soft and have a sort of gelatinous/pureed texture to the fruit, I can't really explain it, they are really good. They're not like any other fruit bar I've tasted. I like all the flavors but the pineapple coconut & macadamia the best I think. If you like pineapple you'll like this one too. My little girl like that one too. If we happend to find them in a store here I'll be sure to grab some for snacks.

You can buy them online or check for a store near you here. Sadly, we don't have any near us, yet.
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*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Orchard Bar. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol in IMAX Theatres -MyBlogSpark

2011-12-19T12:51:00.000-08:00

My mission, I choose to accept it is to check out Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol in IMAX theatres this Holiday season. MI is one series of movies I can get into, they're always edge of your seat action packed movies, I can't wait until Mr. and I get to check it out.
Join Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team of rogue IMF agents, in this mind-blowing adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
Starting December 16th, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol will be playing in over 300 IMAX theaters in North America, a full five days earlier than its traditional release

With 30-minutes of scenes shot with IMAX cameras, fans will be able to enjoy certain sequences of the movie in larger than life, full-screen proportions

As an added bonus, IMAX will offer the first previews of the upcoming Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises, prior to Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Mission: Impossible. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review,Tickets and information have been provided by IMAX through MyBlogSpark . All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

The Big Dinner Box from Pizza Hut Review

2011-12-18T09:54:00.000-08:00

Feeding a crowd this holiday season just got a whole lot easier – and more affordable – thanks to a BIG new menu item at Pizza Hut. Pizza Hut has launched The Big Dinner Box, an epic-sized box filled with two medium rectangular one-topping pizzas, eight wings and five breadsticks for only $19.99. The Big Dinner Box from Pizza Hut is one of the pizza category’s first ever value boxes offering a combination of pizza and side items in a single package. The Big Dinner Box is available for a limited time at participating Pizza Hut restaurants.

“More than 50 years ago, Pizza Hut began a journey that brought great tasting, value-driven pizza to a national audience,” said Kurt Kane, Chief Marketing Officer at Pizza Hut. “Now we’re breaking ground again by offering our first ever pizza value box because we know that our customers need a value-conscious option that can feed a crowd during the holidays. The new Big Dinner Box does just that with an unmatched combo of pizza, wings and breadsticks in one giant box for an unbelievable price.”

Meet the Stars of the Big Dinner Box

The Big Dinner Box features a trio of Pizza Hut favorites: pizza, wings and breadsticks. To make it even easier to please large crowds, customers can customize their box with their favorite pizza toppings and flavor choices for their wings.

Pizza: a pair of medium, rectangular, thick-crust-style pizzas with one great-tasting Pizza Hut topping on each; customers can choose different toppings for each to help keep the holiday crowds satisfied
Wings: eight mouth-watering chicken wings available in all styles and flavors offered at the selected Pizza Hut restaurant; WingStreet locations offer the choice of traditional, bone-out and crispy bone-in styles and the full line of signature WingStreet sauces
Breadsticks: crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, the famous Pizza Hut breadsticks are no side show in the Big Dinner Box lineup; five are included in each Big Dinner Box along with a marinara dipping sauce

About Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut, America’s Favorite Pizza, delivers more pizza, pasta and wings than any other restaurant. The only pizza company to be named a top ten franchise in 2009 by Entrepreneur Magazine, Pizza Hut began more than 50 years ago in Wichita, Kansas, and today operates nearly 10,000 restaurants in more than 90 countries. Pizza Hut, Inc. is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM). To check out what's new at Pizza Hut visit PizzaHut.com, or keep up with the brand via its social media channels at social.PizzaHut.com.

Here's a fun video on the extreme deliveries the Pizza Hut team did to celebrate the launch of the new Big Dinner Box. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xmjb0d_pizza-hut-big-dinner-box-by-land-air-sea_shortfilms

I was sent a Pizza Hut giftcard to review this Big Dinner Box. It could not have come at a better time, since the meal I was cooking this night failed lol. I ordered it online with ease, you just click which toppings you want (I went with sausage and pepperoni for them) and it also comes with breadsticks and marinara and wings, boneless chicken parmesan flavor for them. Then you can select a day and time for it to be delivered, and ours arrived 20 mins early. Wow.

I deleted the extra wings when I realized they are not GF

I made myself a gluten free pizza while they ate and reviewed this for me. They loved the soft crust and the wings but the breadtsticks were just ok, maybe a little dry? I was going to measure the pizzas, but forgot. There's 8 square slices to each one. What a deal for all this food for under $20 (minus delivery/charges/soda, etc).

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Pizza Hut. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Three Big Reasons To Visit Swagbucks This Monday

2011-12-18T09:15:00.000-08:00

-Swagbucks is going crazy on Monday 12/19, with more ways for you to earn reward points towards free stuff. First, they're having a Swag Code Extravaganza, which means a fun day where you can earn up to 70 Swag Bucks from 8 different codes throughout the day.

-Second, there's a new set of Holiday Collector's Bills which you can only earn through search - get all five and you'll receive an instant 12 Swag Bucks bonus. The set starts at noon on Monday 12/19.

-Finally, for any referral you bring in through the 19th, you'll not only get up to 1000 matching Swag Bucks from Search, but 1000 Matching Swag Bucks from everything they earn (not including codes) all day Monday - they're calling it Mega Match Monday. Come sign up now.

Three big reasons to visit Swagbucks this Monday.

Also, now through December 31st new users who sign up can earn a bonus sign up and it's worth 100 additional Swag Bucks when applied during registration only. It's active now and the code is HOLIDAYSWAG.
If there are any problems with this code please contact Swagbucks Support, who have been instructed to credit your account.

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Swagbucks/blogging program. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Kettle Cuisine Soups Giveaway and Review

2011-12-14T11:49:00.000-08:00

Kettle Cuisine is an independent, artisan soup maker that has cooked uncompromised soup since 1986 by treating food the way it’s supposed to be treated at every step of the way—sourcing the best natural ingredients, preparing each ingredient properly and with painstaking attention to detail, and never adding anything unnecessary or artificial. Kettle Cuisine are All Natural, All Gluten Free Soups, Chilis and Chowders. Some are also vegetarian, dairy free and low fat.

When Jerry's daughter Kate was diagnosed with Celiac Disease nearly twenty years ago and was forced to live on a gluten free diet, Jerry quickly realized how limited the prepared food options were for this growing community of people. In 2006, when the FDA proposed a formal definition for gluten free foods, Jerry finally had his opportunity to serve this community with great tasting, wholesome, real food products. This line of ten single serving, frozen soups is now available in grocery stores in all fifty states.

I added some jalapenos & cheddar to mine served w/GF cornbread

I was sent 6 of their frozen varieties for review. Angus Beef Steak Chili with Beans, Chicken Chili with White Beans, New England Clam Chowder, Thai Curry Chicken Soup, Roasted Vegetable Soup and Tomato Soup with Garden Vegetables. Let me tell you, these soups are FANTASTIC. The flavors are all great and they come frozen in a singe serve 10 oz. bowl that you can either microwave or cook on the stove, and it just takes a few minutes. I really loved the Angus Beef Steak Chili with Beans with Angus beef a blend of Southwestern spices, red beans, ripe tomatoes, hand-chopped peppers and spicy green chilies. Wish I had more of it right now.

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Thai Curry Chicken Soup

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*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Kettle Cuisine. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Swagbucks Tasks

2011-12-14T09:14:00.000-08:00

Swagbucks Tasks are an opportunity to do specific actions (called "jobs") and earn Swagbucks based on performance, accuracy and time spent. You can even bank the Swag Bucks you earn from a task if you have to stop in the middle and come back later. Once your task meter is filled up, cash out and watch your Swag Buck total increase. Come and sign up for Swagbucks with me and be on your way to earning free cool gifts.

go to the Swagbuck's homepage, and look in the sidebar for the link

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Swagbucks/blogger program. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Target's Archer Farms and Market Pantry Holiday Foods

2011-12-14T09:00:00.000-08:00

For your Holiday goodie needs, check out Target's line of treats. We were sent some Holiday goodies to try out from Target. They arrived in the perfect timr for Thanksgiving. I put out the nuts into a big bow and well enjoyed the variety they put in there. The gingerbread cookies were also put out to snack on, they loved how soft the cookies were and loved the flavor of them. We had the Red Velvet pancakes for dinner one night and the kids thought they were great. My oldest enjoyed the Pumpkin Spice oatmeal and Sister in Law loves the Pumpkin Spice Coffee. For your Christmas guests, go grab some treats from Target and enjoy.

Archer Farms Roasted Deluxe Mixed Nuts ($11.99)

Includes Cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios & walnuts.

Archer Farms Cranberry Orange and Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal ($6.99)

Archer Farms Pumpkin Spice Coffee ($6.99)
Archer Farms Red Velvet Pancake Mix ($2.99)
Market Pantry Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies ($1.99)

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Archer Farms and Market Pantry. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Tumaro's New York Deli Style Wraps Review

2011-12-11T15:45:00.000-08:00

Tumaro’s Gourmet Tortillas, America’s best-selling gourmet tortilla brand, today “flattens” the most popular NY deli bread flavors in a new line of New York Deli Style Wraps.
Inspired by the flavors abundant in the Big Apple’s legendary delis, Tumaro’s New York Deli Style Wraps are available in five varieties: Rye, Pumpernickel, Sour Dough, Everything and Cracked Pepper. Each extra large 10” wrap has the bold, authentic flavor you’d expect from gourmet deli bread but is 96% fat-free, cholesterol-free, high in fiber and 100 calories or less. Now that’s a wrap.

“We love the bread and bagels we find in New York delis, so we wanted to create a line for Tumaro’s that delivers those classic varieties in a convenient, wholesome wrap,” says Chris Jensen, director of marketing for Tumaro’s. “Packed with fiber, low net carbs and 100 calories or less, our New York Deli Style Wraps are true to the original breads while helping our customers maintain a healthy lifestyle.”

Tumaro’s, the first company to introduce flavored tortillas, now adds New York Deli Style Wraps to its successful lines of flavored, gourmet tortillas and wraps. Tumaro’s other product lines include 8” Flavored Tortillas, 10” Wrap Tortillas, Soy-Full Heart Tortillas and Low-in-Carbs Tortillas.
All 5 varieties of Tumaro’s New York Deli Style 10” Wraps have an SRP of $2.99 - $3.99 for a 4 pack. For more information, please visit http://www.tumaros.com/. For a store near you, check here.

About Tumaro’s Gourmet Tortillas and Blue Marble Brands[Soft Break]Tumaro’s® Gourmet Tortillas® was founded in 1994 and has grown into America’s Favorite Gourmet Tortilla company. All Tumaro’s wraps and tortillas are made domestically and distributed nationally. Tumaro’s is one of fourteen organic, natural, specialty, ethnic, and functional food companies within the Blue Marble Brands portfolio of industry-leading food brands. Blue Marble’s portfolio today includes brands such as: Woodstock Farms®, Rising Moon Organics®, Natural Sea™, Fantastic World Foods™, Ines Rosales, Koyo, Mediterranean Organic™, Mt Vikos®, AH!LASKA®, A. Vogel®, Harvest Bay® and Old Wessex™.
Blue Marble Brands is an independent subsidiary of United Natural Foods (Nasdaq:UNFI). For more information, please visit http://www.bluemarblebrands.com/.

We were sent all five flavors to try out, actually two of each flavor, extras to send home with my Niece.
I was not able to get to personally review them because I am gluten free now, so they got to taste them for me. I can say they smelled really good. I made them ham and cheese sandwich fixings in the Everything Bagel flavor, boy these tortillas are soft. I even kept them in the freezer for longer life and took them out before I needed to use them. They were great for that. The kids enjoyed them. Mr. still hasn't tried them yet, but couldn't you imagine a Reuben on the Rye wrap? Mmm. These tortilla wraps would be great for the Holiday's meat leftovers for some great sandwich wraps.

ham and cheese sandwich wraps

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Tumaro’s Gourmet Tortillas,. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Shortcut Desserts Bookazine Review

2011-12-10T16:40:00.000-08:00

Hearst Magazines today announced the release of Shortcut Desserts, a new 116-page bookazine brimming with recipes for indulgent cakes, sweet and spicy pies, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, creamy puddings, flaky pastries and more, all developed and tested by the editors of Good Housekeeping, Redbook, and Country Living. These quick and easy recipes draw on convenient, pre-made ingredients and provide fool-proof strategies sure to inspire even the most timid chef to dessert greatness. On newsstands now, Shortcut Desserts costs $9.99 and can also be downloaded as a digital edition on Zinio at http://www.zinio.com/.
Shortcut Desserts offers advice on such topics as choosing proper mixers, pie pans, rolling pins, and cookie sheets. Plus, simple baking tricks demonstrate the best ways to measure butter, flour, sugar, and sticky syrups, so recipes turn out right every time. Finally, Shortcut Desserts reviews the best store-bought mixes and pie crusts to shorten prep time even more.
Recipes such as Chocolate Raspberry Cream Cake (pg. 12) and Vanilla Crème Brûlée (pg. 69) will satisfy your craving for a rich treat, while updated classics like Grilled Angel Food Cake (pg. 26) and Shortbread Tiramisù (pg. 73) are sure to impress hungry dinner guests. You can even get the kids involved with creative recipes like Grasshopper Cake (pg. 28), Cheesecake Lollipops (pg. 89), and Banana & Chocolate Pizza (pg. 45).

This magazine has a lot of great treats. A few recipes that I have my eye on are the mini cherry pies (with raspberries in them too), the eggnog pumpkin pie and the pecan sticky buns. I chose to make my family the Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies. I cheated myself and used a box mix from another review and whipped up the peanut butter mixture. Mr. loves PB and chocolate so these did not stick around for long at all.

About Hearst Magazines
Hearst Magazines is a unit of Hearst Corporation (www.hearst.com), one of the nation's largest diversified communications companies. With its acquisition of Lagardère SCA's 100 titles in 14 countries outside of France, Hearst Magazines now publishes more than 300 editions around the world, including 20 U.S. titles. Hearst Magazines is the largest publisher of monthly magazines in the U.S. (ABC 2011) and reaches 87 million adults (Spring 2011 MRI). Hearst Magazines Digital Media, dedicated to creating and implementing Hearst Magazines’ digital strategy, has more than 28 websites and 14 mobile sites for brands such as Cosmopolitan, Popular Mechanics, ELLE, ELLE DECOR, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Marie Claire and Seventeen, as well as digital-only sites such as Delish.com, a food site in partnership with MSN; MisQuinceMag.com; and RealBeauty.com. Hearst Magazines has published more than 100 applications and digital editions for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch, as well as the Droid platform. In addition, the company includes iCrossing, a global digital marketing agency.

*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Shortcut Desserts. The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Amazing Taste Seasonings Giveaway and Review

2011-12-09T16:26:00.000-08:00

Amazing Taste seasonings contain blends of all-natural spices and herbs containing no MSG or artificial flavors and making it a great alternative to standard marinades and rubs. The seasoning packets, which are available in most supermarkets, are offered in the fresh meat and seafood department. They can season up to four pounds of meat, poultry or seafood and can be utilized in sauces or soups, and used as marinade bases as well.

Some of their most popular products include:
-Amazing Taste Malibu seasoning
A Zesty Blend of Garlic, Onion, Black Pepper & Paprika

-Amazing Taste Beef seasoning
Rich, Natural Beef Flavor

-Amazing Taste Poultry seasoning
Authentic Country Flavor

-Amazing Taste Burgers seasoning
A Delicate Blend of Onion & Garlic

-Amazing Taste Fajita seasoning
An Excellent Mix of Tex-Mex Inspired Herbs & Spices

-Amazing Taste Steak House seasoning
Crushed Peppercorn & Garlic in a Blend of Bold & Spicy Seasonings

6 of my 8 packets (missing the Burger and Malibu packets)

They did alert me that only one of their nine packets (Poultry) contain gluten, so they sent me their eight (gluten free) packets for review. One night I made beef burgers with their Burger seasoning, we loved them! They added a rich beefy flavor to the meat. Of course since I had just gone gluten free, I had mine with a GF flat bread I made for the bun. Tonight I've got some chicken breasts marinating in the Malibu to broil off, the marinade smells great, I can just imagine the taste they'll have. You may remember another review I did on Amazing Taste for the Fajitas, those were great too.

they were too good, sorry no finished burger photo

My Amazing Taste Seasonings giveaway prize pack inludes:
One Malibu 27 oz shaker along with an assortment of five different seasoning packets {a $15 value}.

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*Disclosure* I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Amazing Taste Seasonings . The product(s) in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting my review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.