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Coronavirus and Grocery Shopping

Posted by html404 on March 17, 2020
in Family Stuff, Food and Treats, Health, Shopping

The coronavirus has literally changed everything. Grocery shopping, work, school and socializing. We have been sick with coughs, runny noses and headaches for the past couple of weeks. No, I do not think it is the coronavirus, however, we have been staying pretty close to home so we do not spread what we do have.

Coronavirus and Grocery Shopping

Empty store shelves.

In light of this bug and the coronavirus, I decided to try grocery shopping via an express shopping service being offered by one of our grocery stores. By doing this it saved having all of us in the store being sick (except one who has mysteriously remained healthy), or being exposed to other germs while our immune systems are down.

While I am very grateful for the express shopping service, I prefer to shop for myself. Here’s why:

1. The substitutions really did not compare to the original product.

2. Some of the pricing did not match the savings I would have had with the original item.

3. I do not receive a receipt for my shopping trip. Just the credit/debit receipt. How could I confirm my order that had been drastically changed with substitutions and missing itmes?

People are going nuts with hoarding everything from toilet paper, milk to batteries. I could not get a 12 pack of AA batteries (our wireless computer mouse/mice? use them)! Granted, they did substitute it for a 16-pack. Maybe it was because the 12-pack was on sale? But folks, why are they hoarding batteries?

I haven’t been grocery shopping in nearly two weeks and what I had on my list was in line with what I would normally buy, given the sales and the emptiness of certain pantry cupboards. But I could not purchase what I normally buy because people are buying for months, years even, instead of a couple of weeks. The food supply chain has not shut down!

Ok, that was a bit of a rant but I seriously wanted to get that out in the open space that this blog provides. Note to all the hoarders: Save food for those coming behind you for normal every day living!

Maybe this post will come back and bite me, but it is only how I feel today after a not so great grocery shopping experience. Not being able to buy our regular food items will do that to me, wouldn’t it affect you? Is it affecting you?

Share your shopping experiences, what are your stores like, can you get your normal items, etc. in the comment section below.

Stay safe and good health wishes to all!

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SweeTARTS – Smiley360

Posted by Brande on April 21, 2015
in Food and Treats, Fun Stuff, Products for Dad, Products for Mom, Reviews, Uncategorized

Give your taste buds a journey with SweeTARTS Soft & Chewy Ropes. These 6 inches ropes give you a cherry flavor on the outside and punch filling on the inside. SweeTARTS Ropes are formally known as Kazoozles and are a Nestle product. There are no artificial flavors or colors. The added colors are from natural sources. They come in 2 sizes 1.8 ounces which has 4 filled ropes and 3.5 ounces which has 8 filled ropes. They are available almost everywhere, click here to see if your favorite store has them in stock.

My taste testers (my husband and daughter) and I really enjoyed them. They are chewy and give you a sweet and tart zing. As with any candy in our home it’s all in moderation. Even Nestle says….

“Good to remember – Enjoying confections in moderation can be a part of a balanced diet and active lifestyle.”

Connect with SweeTARTS check out their social media pages

SweeTARTS website

SweeTARTS on Facebook

SweeTARTS on Twitter

SweeTARTS on YouTube

#SweeTARTSRopes

I received this product for free from Smiley360 in exchange for my honest review. You can join Smiley360 here!”

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Veri Soda – Moms Meet

Posted by Brande on April 17, 2015
in All Natural Products, Food and Treats, Non-GMO, Products for Dad, Products for Mom, Uncategorized

Soda has never tasted so good! With only 60 calories, caffeine free and no artificial ingredients, how could I go wrong? Veri Soda uses organic, non-GMO ingredients in their soda. The line is also USDA NOP-certified organic. Your probably wondering how it is sweetened. Well, Veri uses organic fruit juice, organic can sugar and organic stevia. You know what I love most, besides the taste. I can easily read every ingredient in Veri Soda.

I tasted Veri Ginger Ale, Veri Cola, and Veri Orange Soda. Each had the typical pop of a can and fizz. The Ginger Ale had a beautiful golden color and tasted much better than a few other brands I’ve had in the past. The Cola was the typical brownish color and smelled wonderful! The taste was light and refreshing. Veri Orange was of course orange in color when I inhaled the wonderful orange smell; it took me to the tropics and hot weather.

I truly enjoyed each and every flavor of Veri Soda. Fill a tall glass with lots of ice and enjoy this remarkable organic soda!

Veri Soda is available in Veri Ginger Ale, Veri Orange, Veri Cola, and Veri Lemon Lime. It is available at select stores nationwide. Learn more about Veri Soda or get exclusive access to special offers by click one of the links below.

Click here to Visit Veri Soda on line or at verisoda.com

Veri Soda on Facebook

Veri Soda on Twitter

I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meet program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet Blogger, I agree to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of this product.

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Veggie-Go’s

Posted by 278Wife on March 3, 2015
in All Natural Products, Children's Health, Food and Treats, Gluten Free, Health, Kids Stuff, Non-GMO, Organic, Reviews, Uncategorized

My kids eat very few vegetables. I either have to add a lot of cheese to mask the taste, or puree vegetables and sneak them into casseroles. Even then, my kids notice them. I have yet to find a way for them to eat vegetables willingly. That is until they tried Veggie-Go’s.

Veggie-Go’s are the original fruit AND veggie strip. These amazing strips provide half a serving of fruit and half a serving of vegetables. They are also GMO free, organic, gluten free, dairy free, soy free, vegan, and have no added sugar. The best part of all, they taste delicious! My kids had no idea they were eating vegetables or fruit, just a tasty snack. They even asked for more!

Veggie-Go’s come in some really unique varieties including Mountain Berry Spinach, Carrot Ginger, Cinnamon Spiced Beet, TropiKale, and Sweet Potato Pie. My son said his favorite one was the Mountain Berry Spinach. There is no way he would eat another one if I told him it was made with spinach and sweet potatoes! Veggie-Go’s are individually wrapped so they are great for on the go. They are available at your local Whole Foods as well as online at

www.nakededgesnacks.com

I highly recommend them, and definitely plan on buying more of them.

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Opal Apples ~ Bzz Agent Review

Posted by Professor on December 27, 2014
in Food and Treats, Uncategorized

It is our pleaseure to review OPAL Apples! Through the Bzz Agent Program we were able to obtain free samples of these delicious apples!

These are a MUST try! My family found them extremely delicious! They were not around for long…they were gobbled up! Their crunchy sweetness was supurb!

YOU CAN’T COMPARE APPLES TO OPALS^®

They may not be available year round, but from November until March, bright yellow Opals^® are the apple of our eye. We love them for their flavor and texture (sweet and tangy, with just the right crunchiness), but the fact that these non-GMO apples are naturally non-browning is what makes Opals^® truly incredible.

Opal^® Apples arrived in the U.S. in 2010 and are grown exclusively in Washington at Broetje Orchards
Known as the apple with a purpose, a portion of Opal^® Apples’ sales goes to their Youth Make a Difference grants, which support youth-led non-profits involving food, nutrition and agriculture
While Opals^® are amazing in any kind of recipe, we prefer them raw (why mess with a good thing?)

Click here to find Opal^® Apples in a grocery store near you!

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Pet Gift Ideas: Treats

Posted by html404 on December 21, 2014
in All Natural Products, Animals, Holidays, Non-GMO, Organic, Pet Food, Pet Health, Pet Treats, Reviews, Uncategorized

We had the opportunity to review some pet treats not so long ago. Most of them were for our dog but we did get a little something for our cats too. We try hard to feed our animals healthy food and treats. We want them to live a long and healthy life and believe a healthy diet is a huge part in achieving this goal. If you have a pet on your Christmas list, Evanger’s has pet gift ideas to consider for the health of your pet. It is a new pet food brand to us, but here are some facts that we like about them:

Holiday and Kosher Pet Foods
Made in the USA
Over 40 certified Kosher meals for Dogs and Cats for Hannukah
Human-grade, USA-sourced ingredients
GMO-Free, No Preservatives
Even Grain Free

About Evanger’s

Dr. Fred Evanger began making pet food for his champion Great Danes in the 1930s. Almost 80 years later, Evanger’s continues to be the choice of top handlers, breeders, and enthusiasts. Our commitment to using the highest quality wholesome ingredients continues to make us the natural choice of conscientious pet owners.

Against the Grain

The following photos are of Against the Grain, Grain Free Jerky and another pellet like grain free treat that Padfoot is eating in the bottom photo.

Padfoot LOVED his treats, as you can see in the above photo! He really got into them.

Evanger’s Organics for Cats

We do not know about you but we usually share our holiday meals with our dog and cats. We have to get after the children for giving our pets our favorite pieces of meat! Evanger’s Organics for Cats has a healthy option of Turkey Butternut Squash Dinner, which your cat is sure to enjoy this Christmas or Hannukah season! I know ours did. I did not realize until after the fact that my photos of the cats eating did not turn out well so I do not have any photos of them gobbling down their treat. But I assure you they LOVED it!

You can find more information at www.evangerspetfood.com Your pet is sure to enjoy some of these new holiday favorites!

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Smiley360 – NESCAFE with Coffee-Mate Review

Posted by Brande on December 12, 2014
in Coupons, Food and Treats, Reviews, Uncategorized

I love my coffee, it’s my morning go to beverage. Waking up early while everyone is still sleeping and having a cup of coffee in the morning is my time. I’m typically a milk & sugar type of gal. However, NESCAFE with Coffee-Mate introduced me to 3 creamy and great tasting flavors French Vanilla, Original, and Hazelnut. Well, my mornings have been more inspiring and tasty with these new NESCAFE with Coffee-Mate flavors. Just the aroma that floats around my kitchen when I stir in the French Vanilla, Hazelnut, or even original is uplifting. They have made my mornings even more enjoyable.

No need for a coffee maker or single cup brewer with NESCAFE with Coffee-Mate. Just put 2 tablespoons of NESCAFE with Coffee-Mate in your cup and add 6 oz. of hot water, stir and that’s it! Coffee with creamer – mmmmm….. so good!

Go and treat yourself today!

Who wants a coupon!? Click here!

Don’t forget to like our friends at NESCAFE and Coffee-Mate on Facebook or follow NESCAFE and Coffee-Mate on Twitter.

#NescafeCoffeemate

“I received this product for free from Smiley360 in exchange for my honest review. You can join Smiley360 here!”

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Chiquita Cooking Lab Contest

Posted by Brande on October 24, 2014
in Family Stuff, Food and Treats, Free Stuff, Fun Stuff, Recipes, Uncategorized

I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meet program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agreed to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of the product.

What’s your best Chiquita Banana Recipe? It could be worth up to $4000.00 when you enter your recipe at the Chiquita Cooking Lab!

Click here to start your recipe! Once at the website “scratch” off the yellow section to the right. After the section is clear it will give you 3 (three) ingredients. The ones I got were Apple, Banana & Oats. Then you start entering your recipe. You will be asked for your name, email address, your recipe name, ingredients, how to prepare and cook time. After you submit your recipe, you will receive an email thanking you for your submission and a reminder to look for the next week ingredients.

One winner will be chosen each week and could win a $4000.00 cash prize, and will have their recipe promoted on Chiquita’s digital and social channels. Also, 4 (four) random winners will be chosen each week and will receive a Chiquita gift bag.

So, what are you waiting for? Show off your best recipe! It could pay off!

#MMlovesChiquita #ChiquitaCookingLab

Don’t forget to like Chiquita Banana on Facebook too!

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NewAir WCD-110SS Water Dispenser

Posted by html404 on September 12, 2014
in Appliances, Family Stuff, Food and Treats, Gift Ideas, Home, Products for Dad, Products for Mom, Reviews, Uncategorized

NewAir WCD-110SS Water Dispenser

We drink a lot of water. We are currently on well water. The water itself is fine, however, we have to add salt since the home has an on-demand water softener system. It is the salt in the water that makes our water no-so-great. That is why we were excited to be offered a NewAir WCD-110SS Water Dispenser. No more carting home 10 1-gallon water jugs since we can use!

The NewAir WCD-110SS Water Dispenser is a nice little appliance to have in our home. It has a stainless steel front and black sides and back. It has a slim size, which makes it a great choice for smaller homes or areas within the home. We put ours just off the kitchen in the master suite hallway since there is no room in our small kitchen.

NewAir WCD-110SS Water Dispenser Specs

~ 33.65 lbs.
~ 1-year manufacturer’s limited warranty.
~ Removable plastic drip tray.
~ Hot & Cold water dispenser
~ Two push button controls – the hot water has a safety regulated “hot water” push button, making it safe for children.
~ Light indicators.
~ Hot water 176°F – 203°F.
~ Cold water 41°F – 50°F.
~ Compatible with 2-gallon, 3-gallon or 5-gallon bottles of water.
~ Features a stainless steel water tank which delivers a plastic free taste when drinking both hot and cold water.
~ UL Certified.
~ Easy no installation; simply remove it from its packaging, add a water bottle and plug in!

NewAir WCD-110SS Water Dispenser Review

We really like having the water dispenser. It saves on boiling a kettle of water, making it very convenient to get a cup of tea or hot chocolate. It is holding up well under our family of ten’s use of it. Granted the younger children cannot get hot water unless they have two of them to maneuver the child-safety feature on the buttons! It is easier for the children to get a drink and a lot less mess too, unless of course they overfill or spill, which they have yet to do, thankfully.

The only thing I really do not like about the unit is the fact that the buttons to dispense hot and cold water, as well as the child-safety button are all plastic. I fear they will eventually snap or break under heavy, extended use. I hope I am wrong but only time will tell. We have had it for nearly a month now, but we did limit the children’s use until this past week when I knew I would be doing the review.

Overall, the NewAir WCD-110SS Water Dispenser has been a welcome addition to our home and I am looking forward getting much use out of it.

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Go Back to School with Harvest Snaps #HarvestSnapsFan

Posted by html404 on September 10, 2014
in All Natural Products, Children's Health, Food and Treats, Health, Non-GMO, Reviews, Uncategorized

This post was created in partnership with Harvest Snaps. I have been compensated for this post in the form of product. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Looking for a healthy back to school snack for you and your children? Try Harvest Snaps ! Harvest Snaps come in six different flavors: Snapea Crisps Black Pepper, Snapea Crisps Lightly Salted, Snapea Crisps Wasabi, Snapea Crisps Caesar, Lentil Snaps Tomato Basil, Lentil Snaps Onion Time.

Our children really liked these snacks. I only got to try a couple and thought they were powdery tasting. It was a weird taste bud war going on, seriously, because I wanted to like them. Our youngest found the Green Peas Black Pepper flavored one hot, so he only liked the non-hot flavors. These made a great after school or before bedtime snack. Of course, I forgot to take photos of them snacking! Other ways I can see Harvest Snaps being used are: back-to-School lunchboxes, post-workout snack, lunch sides, crunchy salad toppings and for sports fans gameday snacks and tailgating events.

A Little Bit About Harvest Snaps

Here are some Harvest Snaps facts:

~ Snapea Crisps are made from 70% pea. Lentil Snaps are made from 65% lentil.
~ Harvest Snaps offers a healthier snacking option. They are baked, not fried.
~ Harvest Snaps are all-natural and guilt-free. Each of the 6 flavors are high fiber and protein, and low in sodium and fat.
~ These healthy treats are a great snack for the whole family, except my hubby did not try them. I think we forgot to ask him! Oops…
~ They are non-GMO.

Harvest Snaps Fun

For fun, you can visit the Lunchspiration microsite, create a Bento Box and be entered to win your own Harvest Snaps!

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