Ever wonder what gift to give the person who has everything? How about Hickory Farms! It makes the perfect gift. I had the pleasure of receiving the Party Planner Gift Box (pictured above). Doesn’t that look just absolutely wonderful? I broke out my Hickory Farms for Thanksgiving. Our entire family enjoyed the delicious meats, cheeses, spreads and crackers. The Turkey Summer sausage was my favorite and my kids went wild for the variety of cheeses.
The Party Planner Gift Box contains
- 7 oz. Beef Summer Sausage
- 5 oz. Italian Recipe Beef Summer Sausage
- 5 oz. Turkey Summer Sausage
- 6 oz. Original Cheese Ball
- 4 oz. Smoked Cheddar Blend
- 4 oz. Mission Jack Blend
- 4 oz. Creamy Swiss Blend
- 4 oz. Big Barn Cheddar®
- 2.5 oz. Cranberry Mustard
- 2.25 oz. Sweet Hot Mustard
- 1.5 oz. Sesame, Caraway & Sea Salt Crackers
Of course you certainly don’t need to wait for a holiday or special occasion to enjoy Hickory Farms. I buy different Hickory Farms sausages throughout the year. Also they have many more products then sausages and cheeses. They also sell fruits, nuts, sweets, hams and turkeys. Their gift boxes, baskets and towers are packaged so beautifully. You can see by the picture above how eco friendly Hickory Farms packaging is also.
We spend Christmas at my parents house every year and my dad has already picked up some Hickory Farms sausage to enjoy while we open presents Christmas eve.
*I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Hickory Farms and received a signature gift box from Hickory Farms to thank me for taking the time to participate. My review was my own opinion*
Congrats Anita! Thanks to all who entered.
Back in August I got to do a review and giveaway for the Master Lock 1500iD Speed Dial. Well it turns out that this lock is a hit. Master Lock’s revolutionary 1500iD Speed Dial combination lock was named a winner in the recent 2010 Chicago Innovation Awards. Master Lock was selected as one of only ten winners out of 322 nominees for forever altering the way combination locks function with the Speed Dial’s first-of-its-kind directional combination system.
Product Features:
- World’s first combination lock that opens on up/down/left/right directional movements
- Patented technology is faster, easier and more secure than a standard combination lock
- Maximum security with anti-shim technology
- Combination can be reset to any number of movements in any sequence
- 2″ (51mm) wide metal body can be opened one-handed without looking for ease of use
- Matching passcode indicators (letters, numbers, colors, shapes, symbols) are included for added customization – simple apply over arrows
- Hardened steel shackle for increased bolt cutter protection
Best Used For:
- School, Employee, & Athletic Lockers
- Storage Lockers
- Cabinets
These locks are really sweet. My kids absolutely love them cause they are the only locks they can open (since my son’s are 7 and 5 years old). I love the locks too cause they are just so different then any other lock I have used. When I got a second Speed Dial lock I didn’t have it for long cause my mom snatched it right up.
GIVEAWAY
If you missed my first giveaway, your in luck cause I am giving away another Master Lock 1500iD Speed Dial Lock.
Contest will run from Tuesday November 30th – Tuesday December 14th 2010 at 11:59pm EST
Mandatory Entry – Go HERE and connect with Master Lock on Facebook.
Additional Entry – Please leave a separate comment for each entry completed.
- Tweet this giveaway daily (Please tweet this: RT@1mom3kidsanRV: Enter to win one of Master Lock’s 1500iD Speed Dial locks http://bit.ly/dO6k3B #giveaway) and leave the link for the tweet each day you tweet.
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*I received one Master Lock Speed Dial and product information for the purpose of this review and giveaway. Anything stated by me for the review is strictly my own opinion.*
I know I am not alone in my love for smoothies. They are my first choice for breakfast. However I don’t usually have the time to cut up all the fruits I want in my smoothie, and I really don’t have time for the clean up. That is where Yoplait Frozen Smoothies come in. They are so incredibly easy. One Yoplait Frozen Smoothie bag has enough delicious frozen fruit for two 8 oz smoothies. Just empty the bag into your blender, add milk (skim milk for the healthy and weight conscience) and blend. It is that easy. I love it, my kids love it and I like that we all get a good start towards our daily fruit and dairy servings.
Yoplait Frozen Smoothie
- Has one full serving of fruit. Just add milk and blend.
- Contains live and active cultures.
- Is a good source of calcium when prepared with milk according to directions.
- 4 delicious flavors like, Blueberry Pomegranate, Strawberry Banana, Strawberry Mango Pineapple and Triple Berry.
Have you tried a Yoplait Frozen Smoothie yet? I would love to hear what you think.
Congrats Dana! Thanks to all who entered.
Do you remember playing the board game Candy Land? Well I hope you do cause it has been around since the 1940s. Our own kids are enjoying the same game we loved so many years ago (ok, not THAT many years….) I was given the chance to throw a Candy Land party for my kids and their friends and give away some Candy Land games in the process.
This was so fun! I went out and bought bunches of candy for the party along with colored balloons, rainbow colored streamers, plates, cups and curly straws. There must’ve been more candy there than at Halloween lol. All I needed now was some kids who love candy along with fun and games. I had these really great Candy Land invitations I printed out and sent to the friends that my 2 youngest boys wanted to invite.
My kids were so excited leading up to the day of the party. As each child arrived they were just in awe of all the fancy colorful candy. I had sandwiches I cut into gingerbread shapes to match the gingerbread men in the Candy land game. I gave everyone a bag as they arrived, had them write their name on it and let them load it up with all the goodies on the party table for them to take home with them. After finishing the “gingerbread men” sandwiches (and the rest of lunch) we all gathered on the floor to play Candy Land.
There wasn’t a kid at the party who hadn’t played Candy Land before. They all knew the game and loved playing the game. They even knew this version was different then theirs, since the games I received were the new redesigned Candy Land board game. I could see (and they told me so) that they all had a great time. I was very pleased with how everything turned out. After having a party like this I think that whether you have a bigger party or just a small party that if it involves a fun game like Candy Land and kids to play it, it’s going to be a hit.
I took video of the Candy Land Game Party. However I realized I am a terrible videographer lol. Practice makes perfect and I will be practicing a lot with 3 kids and all their activities.
GIVEAWAY
As the host of this Candy Land Party I was able to give a Candy Land Game away to everyone who attended, which was so wonderful to be able to do. Even better is that if you also want a Candy Land Game for your child you could win one right here on my blog cause I am giving one away!!! So now you and your kids will have a chance to start down the “magical” road to “sweet” surprises! This adorable version of the classic CANDY LAND game features the colored cards and fun illustrations that kids love, with different “destinations” like Cupcake Commons and the chunky Chocolate Mountains. Choose your cards, move your pawn and let your imagination soar as you make your way to the castle to win!
Giveaway will run from Sunday November 28th to Sunday December 12th at 11:59pm EST.
MANDATORY ENTRY – Follow Hasbro Games on Twitter @familygamenight
ADDITIONAL ENTRIES – Please leave a comment for each entry you complete.
- What memories do you have playing Candy Land, either from when you were young or with your kids?
- “Like” Hasbro Games on Facebook
- Tweet this giveaway daily (Please tweet this: RT@1mom3kidsanRV: Enter to win a Candy Land Board Game http://bit.ly/eUMtdd #giveaway #myblogspark) and leave the link for the tweet each day you tweet.
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*Hasbro provided me with the product, information, and prize packs through MyBlogSpark. My review is strictly my own opinion and may or may not reflect your opinion under the same circumstances.*
I am part of the Truvia Honestly Sweet Girlfriend Meet-Ups campaign. We (us ladies from across the U.S) gathered our girlfriends and descended on our local favorite Starbucks hangout. We think it would be great if Starbucks would provide Truvia to their customer (like us). So we let them know about it. I know the employees at my Starbucks cause I go there so often. They even sometimes start my drink for me when I walk through the door. Perhaps I go to Starbucks too much? Is that even possible? lol
My Starbucks said a lot of people come in with Truvia (and various other sweeteners) to use in their drink if Starbucks doesn’t carry it. The manager wasn’t in today but they suggested I talk to him and that he might be able to put me in touch with their district manager. Because, as they said “he’s really nice”.
So I took my best friend with me to Starbucks. My best friend is my mom (awww). I invited other friends but they were all busy or working, their loss lol….
This is me with Kathy. She feeds my Starbucks addiction. (Thanks, Kathy!)
Congratulations to Chrysa!! I appreciate and thank everyone who entered this giveaway
Get fit with Mel B. is a workout video. But what kind of workout video is it? Well, it uses a proprietary engine featuring a sensational full body detection system. Get Fit With Mel B enhances the exciting new gameplay capabilities of the PlayStation Move, Kinect for Xbox 360 and Wii. Players will appear on screen alongside celebrity superstar Mel B receiving her real-time feedback in several fitness areas such as dance fitness, cardio, step and kickboxing. Get Fit with Mel B provides a personal nutrition program including 6 different meal plans and 140 assorted recipes. Tailored to meet your personal fitness goals, Mel B will increase your workout level as your skills and endurance increase. Supporting the use of many fitness accessories such as medicine balls, step platforms and resistance bands, Get Fit with Mel B is great for anyone looking to improve their fitness and quality of life.
I will admit it, I am out of shape. Not overweight but I spend way more time behind my computer then pounding the pavement or doing any other exercise these days. You can see from the video above this is a very cool workout. It is so crazy seeing yourself on the screen right next to Mel B. I like it cause I can see how I am holding my body and if I am doing the proper positioning compared to Mel B. I also think it is pretty cool that you can pick your workout place, be it Central Park or a pool. I have only done the video a handful of times but I think it is challenging and will keep me going for a while to come. And seriously the technology of this fitness video (technically it might be classified as a video game) is really great and I love the interaction of it. Plus you get a nutrition plan to stay on track and real time feed back.
Giveaway
I hope you found the time to watch the video cause now one lucky reader of my blog will have a chance to win one copy of Get Fit With Mel B for PlayStation 3 (motion controller and PlayStation Eye required for play).
Giveaway will run from Sunday November 21 to Sunday December 5th at 11:59pm EST.
MANDATORY ENTRY – “Like” Get Fit With Mel B. on Facebook
ADDITIONAL ENTRIES – Please leave a comment for each entry you complete.
- Follow Get with Mel B. on Twitter
- Tweet this giveaway daily and leave the link for the tweet each day you tweet.
- Follow my blog on GFC.
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- Follow me on Twitter @ 1mom3kidsanRV
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*I was provided with information and a Get Fit with Mel B. Video for use as part of this review post and giveaway through R/West. This review reflects my own opinion and no one else’s*
Congratulations Julie!! Thanks to EVERYONE who entered.
The Gallery Collection is the leading business-to-business publisher of premium quality Business Christmas Cards, Christmas Cards and All Occasion greeting cards in the United States. Established in 1929, and still family owned by Prudent Publishing Company, they are proud to present the finest quality personalized Christmas cards and greeting cards available on the market today.
I am very pleased with The Gallery Collection’s Christmas Cards I reviewed. The Gallery Collection has so many Christmas cards to choose from along with many other holiday, birthday and all occasion cards. I went to their website and browsed through some very beautiful cards. I picked the card I wanted (which wasn’t easy) and also picked from the nice selection of pre-made Christmas/Holiday greetings for inside the card. One thing I did with this Christmas card that I had never done with any other cards I ever bought was to have the card mprinted with our family name for that personalized touch. The website was easy to use and shipping was quick. I was very happy with the quality of the Christmas cards/envelopes I received. As you can see from the picture above, these cards would look wonderful on any mantle or table this holiday season. I chose the card design I did because it reminded me of Christmas Cookies. I love the cards I received and highly recommend that if you’re looking for Holiday cards this season then you need to check out The Gallery Collection.
Beautiful foil lined envelopes.
Adorable birthday card
GIVEAWAY
One lucky reader of my blog will win one of these beautiful Gift Bag Ensembles. If you win, you will be able to pick which Gift Bag Ensemble you would like.
Contest will run from Thursday November 18 till Thursday December 2, 2010 at 11:59 EST
MANDATORY ENTRY – Take a look at these lovely gift bag ensembles and let me know which you would like if you won.
ADDITIONAL ENTRIES – Please leave a comment for each entry you complete.
- Tweet this giveaway daily and leave the link for the tweet each day you tweet.
- Follow my blog on GFC.
- Subscribe to my blog.
- Follow me on Twitter @ 1mom3kidsanRV
- Follow my blog on Networked blogs (under GFC widget).
*I received a free 25 count, single design, pack of Christmas Cards of my choosing from The Gallery Collection to facilitate my review*
I love Hamburger Helper. It is super easy and quick to make, it tastes great and the whole family likes it. Hamburger Helper is the perfect family meal, last minute meal or to add variety with a gathering of friends.
I would like to share a Hamburger Helper coupon with you, but hurry the coupons are only good through November 30th and supply is limited!
Download Coupon Here and enjoy!
*I was provided this info from Pssst.GeneralMills.com c0urtesy of MyBlogSpark*
Cottonelle is getting fresh and I am joining them in spreading the word about their new Cottonelle Fresh®Flushable Moist Wipes with Cottonelle EasyReach™ hanger.
With a Pop-Up® Tub for single-sheet dispensing, Cottonelle Fresh®Flushable Moist Wipes remove what dry toilet paper leaves behind. Cottonelle® brand provides a shower-fresh feeling that leaves you confidently clean every day.
And now, it’s never been easier to get hooked on Cottonelle Fresh®Flushable Moist Wipes, thanks to the Cottonelle EasyReach™ hanger with Command™ brand strips from 3M for damage-free hanging. With Command™ strips’ strong hold, the EasyReach™ hanger stays where you put it.
Get a hanger free with every tub of Cottonelle Fresh® Flushable Moist Wipes for a limited time in specially marked packages.
I really like Cottonelle Fresh®Flushable Moist Wipes for several reasons. First, I mean seriously, who doesn’t want to feel clean and fresh? I know I do! Also I have 3 boys and well, boys aren’t so good at staying clean and fresh on their own so Cottonelle gives my younger boys the help they need. I love that they are flushable (unlike baby wipes) which makes them much more hygienic in my opinion (as opposed to having to toss them in the trash). And the new Cottonelle EasyReach™ hanger they have to go with their pop up tubs is so handy dandy. Now my Cottenelle Fresh®Flushable Moist Wipes are hanging right next to the toilet paper roll in a very convenient place for the whole family. Now my boys don’t have to yell for me to ask where the wipes are (because before, turning around to find them perched on the back of the toilet was too much effort for them LOL).
My dad went to the store today and I saw that he bought some Cottonelle wipes with the hanger, guess he couldn’t wait for the coupon.
Now you can get “Get Fresh With A Friend“. Share with a friend your love of Cottonelle Fresh® Flushable Moist Wipes and you’ll each get $1.00 off Cottonelle Fresh® Flushable Moist Wipes. We’ll send your friend a FreshMail message, and instructions on how to get $1.00 off too. If you haven’t tried Cottonelle Fresh®Flushable Moist Wipes try them now, you won’t be disappointed. Cottonelle also has a funny “Fresh Clip” for you to watch too.
Join Cottenelle on Facebook and Twitter
*I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of the Cottonelle brand and received a sample to facilitate my candid and honest review. In addition, I received a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.*
I was given the opportunity to try some great products from Rich’s, Farm Rich and SeaPak and I can’t wait to share all the goodness with you.
First up is Butterfly Shrimp from SeaPak. I absolutely love shrimp. I have been buying SeaPak shrimp long before ever doing this review so it is definitely a favorite of mine and my family. These days taking a family of 5 out for a seafood dinner is just to pricey so it is nice to find some good tasting breaded Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp to cook up at home. This breaded shrimp is good sized with a nice crispy breading on the outside. All 3 of my boys fight over who gets the most. I also buy the Popcorn Shrimp from SeaPak to go with the Butterfly Shrimp for a whole dinner of shrimp and making sure there is plenty to go around.
Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp – Oven Crispy
The #1 Breaded Butterfly Shrimp in America! This is big shrimp with huge flavor to match. Our exceptional-quality, breaded jumbo shrimp bake in just 10 minutes and brings jumbo great taste to your table. Plus, you’ll be dishing up a healthy dose of Omega-3s and vitamin D. Now even crispier out of the oven! 9-ounce package.
Next up is Rich’s Coffee Rich Non-Dairy Creamer. I am a big coffee drinker, I looovveeee my coffee. I usually use milk in my coffee since because of my boys I always have it in the house. However I do prefer non dairy creamer in my coffee over milk any day. It gives it such a rich smooth taste that just doesn’t compare to anything else. If you love your coffee as much as I love mine you should really give Coffee Rich a try.
Coffee Rich Non-Dairy Creamer
For a tasty addition to your morning coffee, turn to Coffee Rich, the only true non-dairy creamer. The rich, smooth creaminess of Coffee Rich creamer mellows coffee, cutting its sharp edge and enhancing the flavor.
You can count on Coffee Rich non-dairy coffee creamer to always be:
- Cholesterol free
- Lactose free
- 100% milk free
- Gluten free
- Vegan (no animal-derived ingredients)
- Kosher pareve
- Low in sodium and saturated fats
Coffee Rich non-dairy coffee creamer is easy and convenient – just thaw, pour, and enjoy! It stays fresh for 3 weeks in the refrigerator, though you’ll probably finish it before then!
Lastly we have Snacks and Appetizers from Farm Rich. Farm Rich has a dozen of different snack and appetizers to choose from, like Breaded Mushrooms, Quesadillas, Sandwich melts, French Toast sticks and many more. I picked myself up a box of Cheese Sticks. If you can’t tell by my reviews I am such a food lover, of most all foods too. These cheese sticks were no different, I loved them and so did my family. I think most people dip cheese sticks in marinara sauce but I am a ranch dipper myself. Crispy on the outside and oh so cheesy on the inside, just the way I love them. You don’t need a special occasion to enjoy these cheese sticks. Any night with any meal will be just fine. Keep up with Farm Rich products on Twitter and Facebook.
Cheese Sticks
- Made with 100% real mozzarella cheese
- Good source of calcium and protein
- 0g trans fats per serving
- Our 2 lb. bag is resealable for easy storage
- Look for our convenient club-size pack (4.5 lb.) at your local club store
* I received coupons for free products to conduct my review from Rich’s products. Anything I said in my reviews were my own experiences and my own opinions only.*
