About Yoplait Greek Yogurt:
"New Yoplait Greek Yogurt invites women to nourish their inner goddess with the delicious goodness found in every cup of the brand’s newest offering. Packed with 12 grams of protein – twice that found in leading yogurts – new Yoplait Greek nourishes from the inside out. Available in four delicious flavors, Strawberry, Blueberry, Honey Vanilla and Plain, Yoplait Greek has a unique thick and creamy texture with the unmatched taste expected of Yoplait."
My Thoughts:
I've been very nervous about trying Greek yogurt. I'm not really certain why because I love yogurt, but I was. Then, Yoplait offered me the opportunity to review theirs and I jumped on it knowing I'll try anything I don't have to purchase! I know...lame! I'm just really funny about food and have a often have a hard time buying new things I'm uncertain of. Anyway, the day the package arrived with the yogurt inside, I was quite excited! However, not as much as Kristin! She loves yogurt more than I do and asked if she could have them all before
I even got them out of the cooler they were shipped in! I was a mean mom and made her wait while I took photos! She drooled while I took my time and snapped away.
Once the photos were taken, we had our taste test. I was pleasantly surprised! I was thinking it would be lumpy and have a strong taste kind of like Feta...which I hate. Instead, I found Yoplait Greek Yogurt has a smooth texture and a creamy taste. While not as sweet as the yogurt we usually buy, I was okay with that and enjoyed it. We tried the Strawberry first and before I knew it, the first cup was a goner. I ate most of it. Kristin wanted Blueberry so we tried it next. It was her favorite! She downed it in no time flat and ate the last 2 cups by the following day's end. That little turkey! At least she is eating something healthy that contains 2x the protein of other yogurts and is fat free!
Kristin has already requested "more of that Greek yogurt stuff." I told her that it hasn't hit the shelves here yet but as soon as it does, she can have more. If the kids will eat it, it's gotta be good! I love having healthy snacks the girls love! While she loves most yogurt, this is the first fat free yogurt Kristin has eaten and liked. Way to go Yoplait!
Want to give Yoplait Greek a whirl? Get a coupon for 30 cents off by visiting www.yoplaitgreek.com.
Also, you can find some fabulous recipes using Yoplait Greek!
WIN IT:
Yoplait is offering one blessed reader a "Nourish Your Inner Goddess" Gift pack which includes the following:
VIP Coupons for Yoplait Greek
Spa Robe
Spa Slippers
Nail Brush and other spa items
*This coupon offer for a free cup of Yoplait Greek yogurt is not valid in some states, including California, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, and Tennessee.
TO ENTER:
Tell me which flavor of Yoplait Greek you think you'd like best!
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CONTEST ENDS:
Saturday, March 20 @ 10 PM EST
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***DISCLAIMER*** This post was written for Yoplait Greek Yogurt and My Blog Spark. I received free products, a gift pack, a gift pack for one reader and information as a thank you for my time. I was not compensated monetarily and all opinions expressed are 100% mine.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Yoplait Greek Yogurt Review & Giveaway
Pampers Dry Max Review & Giveaway
When I discovered I was expecting my oldest daughter, I wanted nothing but the best for her, including diapers. So, I asked other moms which diaper they thought were best. I also factored in cost and assumed higher priced diapers were the best. So, I came to a decision and bought TONS. I was stocked up for about a year on "the best" diapers in all sizes. The first of "the best" diapers leaked. As did the second. As did every one in the entire pack. A fluke I thought. Not so. EVERY diaper in the 2nd pack leaked and I found myself at wit's end. I returned an entire year's worth of diapers to the store and exchanged them for an entire years worth of Pampers. And I got money back too! So was I happy with the Pampers? YOU BET! Not a single leak from that day forward and I continued using Pampers with my 2nd daughter and they are the ONLY diaper I buy for new moms! And I still LOVE the smell of a fresh Pampers diaper!
I've loved watching the Pampers brand grow and change over the last few years and I was really excited when Pampers released their newest, thinnest diaper ever, Pampers with Dry Max. I read their claims of a thinner diaper without losing absorbency. I have to say, I was a tad skeptical. Until I tried them!
While I no longer have a baby in my home, I care for many every week in my church nursery. So, I took the diapers I received and tested them there. I was VERY impressed! They are much thinner than regular Pampers Cruisers and Swaddlers, and therefore, take up far less room in the diaper bag. As for absorbency, I keep one little boy who absolutely soaks his diapers and has to be changed every hour at minimum. I found that with the new Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max, I was able to hold off an hour and a half! MUCH improvement! Pampers with Dry Max are also soft, stretchy and boast the adorable Sesame Street characters almost every little one knows and loves!
Now, here is your chance to try them!
WIN IT:
Pampers is offering one very blessed reader a coupon for a week's supply of Pampers diapers and a Liz Lange Diaper Clutch!
TO ENTER:
Tell me what you love about Pampers!
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***DISCLAIMER*** This post was written for Pampers with Dry Max. I received one pack of diapers as a thank you and was not compensated monetarily. All opinions on Pampers diapers stated here are 100% mine.
Tropicana Juicy Rewards
I'm proud to announce that I'm a Tropicana Juicy Rewards Ambassador!
I guess you're wondering what on earth that means?
Well, keep reading!
Tropicana has just released the Tropicana Juicy Rewards Program. Earn points with each Tropicana Juice purchase with the Juicy Rewards logo on it, enter the 10 digit code found under the cap and use them to save money on over 20,000 fun things, such as golf, workout gear, waterpark and zoo admissions and SO much more! What do I plan to save on? Well, there is so much to choose from, I'm not certain yet! Perhaps I'll buy Sarah some new cleats from Adidas, or maybe we'll visit the Kennedy Space Center! Who knows?So I guess you're wondering how you can start saving on all of these great things right? Well, visit the Tropicana Juicy Rewards website and sign up for an account. it's super easy and only takes a couple of minutes. Not only can you collect and reap your rewards there, but you can enter contests for awesome prizes like a Birthday Party Vegas Style, a New Orleans Style Getaway, an Atlantic City Escape or a Lake Tahoe Getaway!
Besides hearing about the great rewards, I'll also be sharing with you some exclusive insider peeks into the Juicy Rewards program, such as this. Register now and you can receive one free point by entering the code MOMCE-NTRAL! You can also take a quick survey and earn another free point! Visit Tropicana's Facebook Page, Become A Fan and guess what? Yep a third FREE point! You can also follow Tropicana on Twitter and keep an eye out for special perks there!
Have fun collecting points and saving loads of money!
***DISCLAIMER: I wrote this review while participating in the Tropicana Juicy Insiders Ambassador program by Mom Central on behalf of Tropicana. I received 12 free Juicy Rewards points and a $50 Visa gift card to use in redemption of the points and to facilitate my review.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Banquet Says "Thanks A Million"
As a homeschooling mom to two girls, I stay pretty busy. When dinner time rolls around, I often find myself staring into the fridge or freezer wondering what on earth we're going to eat. While I love the idea of always cooking everything from scratch, sometimes, it just isn't feasible.
About Banquet Frozen Meals and Entrees:
"For 50 years, Banquet has been making the familiar foods that families love. From Salisbury steak to crispy fried chicken and turkey pot pies to chicken breast tenders, you can always count on Banquet to provide consistently good taste at a great value.
Banquet products include frozen dinners, pot pies, fried chicken, chicken nuggets, tenders and patties, Banquet wings, Homestyle Bakes, and Crock-Pot® Classics.
Banquet is now saying, "Thanks A Million" to its loyal consumers by giving away more than 16,000 cash prizes totaling $1 million! Just look inside specially marked Banquet single-serve dinner meals now in your grocer's freezer to see if you are a winner! These specially marked packages are available throughout March and April only!
My family recently had the opportunity to try out some Banquet entrees. Did they ever make dinner time easier! And, they were tasty! The girls both loved the Salisbury steak. It was tender and juicy, and ready in an hour. I added some mashed potatoes and broccoli and dinner was served! Thanks Banquet!
***DISCLAIMER***“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Banquet and received a sample to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”
Monday, March 1, 2010
Pimp My Laundry Room
If there is one thing moms know, it's laundry. There is no escaping this everyday chore. That make the laundry room one of the most frequented areas of the home, and it can really show. Thankfully, Wisk wants to help!
Wisk Laundry Detergent has teamed up with TV's Designing Spaces as part of Wisk's Pimp My Laundry Room Video Contest. Yep, you read that right! Wisk is going to pimp out one of America's laundry dungeons and transform it into a laundry haven!
How To Enter:
"Just enter a short video from March 1 to March 29, 2010 at www.LaundryHE.com explaining why you deserve a laundry room makeover and Wisk® could be on your doorstep with their partners-in-design, Whirlpool's DreamLaundry® Solutions team led by Bill Thomas and Emily Johnston, owner of the interior design firm EJ Interiors and founder of Materials Girls Blog. Together, they'll take your laundry room from drab to fab in no time thanks to a laundry room makeover complete with a new Whirlpool® High Efficiency (HE) washer/dryer set and a year's worth of Wisk® HE Laundry Detergent. Even better, she'll get to star in her very own episode of Designing Spaces!
The top Finalists will be featured on LaundryHE.com from April 12 - 19 and the Grand Prize Winner will be chosen by popular ballot so be sure to get your friends and family online and voting! Even better, a vote is an automatic entry to a sweepstakes for a year's supply of Wisk HE Laundry Detergent."
Also, become a Facebook Fan of Wisk by visiting their page HERE! Maybe I'll win the laundry room makeover so I'll have a beautiful room to showcase my new Frigidaire washer and dryer!
***DISCLAIMER*** This post was written while participating in a campaign for Wisk and Mom Select. Wisk provided me with a free product and I have been entered in a contest as a thank you for promoting the Wisk Pimp My Laundry Room contest.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Crazy Dog T-Shirts
What Is CrazyDog T-Shirts?
CrazyDog T-Shirts is an uber cool website where you can order some of the grooviest t-shirts on the planet! Not only do they offer tons of original designs, they also offer designs from partners such as David & Goliath and Junk Food Tees.
My Thoughts:
I was given the opportunity to receive the CrazyDog T-Shirt of my choice to review. Sounds fun right? Well, it was! But what a tough choice it was! They have so much to choose from! I decided to go with something for Sarah since she loves unusual printed shirts. I didn't ask her what she wanted but she LOVED what I chose for her! She was thrilled when it arrived! It suits her perfectly!
I like that it fits her so well and I love that it is longer than most tees. So many shirts are made way too short and that is something I constantly stress over since she is tall. This one is extra long and I don't have to worry about her showing skin when she reaches or bends over. Awesome! On this particular shirt, it is made to run a tad small so if you need a loose fit, order the next size up.
The color is great. The design is great. The fit is great. She has gotten tons of compliments on how cute it is and she loves wearing it.
Would I order from CrazyDog T-Shirts again?
You bet! So many of these would make great gifts for various family members and there are a few I'd like to have for myself. I love the 80s and vintage t-shirts. Too fun!
CrazyDog offers dozens of other fantastic tees for Men, Women and even the kiddies! Some are rude. Some are offensive. Most are HILARIOUS! They are a tad pricey, but well worth it!
On a budget? Check out their $6.99 Daily Shirt Deal or if you're up for a surprise, check out the $9 Mystery Shirt!
Also, be sure to visit CrazyDog T-Shirts on Facebook, where you can Become A Fan and receive an exclusive offer, and follow them on Twitter!
***DISCLAIMER*** "This product review was made possible by the Double Duty Divas. I was not compensated for this review other than a product sample provided by CrazyDog T-shirts. All opinions are 100% mine."
Friday, February 26, 2010
Partying with PaperMate
I recently had the wonderful opportunity to host a Paper Mate party courtesy of Paper Mate and Mom Select! There, we viewed the newest Paper Mate commercial that aired during the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, had some great food with great friends, and got to test and learn about some really cool Paper Mate products!
Paper Mate is now offering a fantastic line of contemporary products that are a perfect fit into the Paper Mate family!
- Paper Mate Gel Pen – The ink is bright and smooth, water resistant for vibrant lasting color.
- Paper Mate Design Pen – Fashionable designs on durable metal barrels with a comfort grip and superior writing system that provides smooth intense writing – not only looks good, it writes well.
- Paper Mate Biodegradable* Pen and Mechanical Pencil – A majority of its components are made from corn-based material and will biodegrade in backyard soil or home compost in about a year. Disassembly instructions are provided on packaging. It also
features a superior writing system for smooth, intense writing. - Paper Mate Silhouette Mechanical Pencil – A sleek hourglass shape with a soft-touch, full-length grip to provide comfort where you hold it, and a side advance system for continuous writing in a mechanical pencil.
I am a self proclaimed member of the "Office Supply Lovers Anonymous Club"!
I LOVE pens, pencils and notebooks! Also, being a homeschooler, I love to find new products for me and the girls. The Gel Pens are my absolute favorites. They glide so easily across the paper and leave behind a rich color that doesn't easily smear. I also love color and am so glad they come in something other than black and blue. The purple one is my favorite! I also love the biodegradable pens. There is absolutely no sacrifice in ink quality and I love that they Paper Mate is following the green earth movement. I can't wait to try out the Design Pens. I love a pretty pen and if they are anything like the Paper Mate pens I've already used, they'll be perfect for me! And also a pen I'll have to hide from the girls! Sarah and Kristin love having some cool new mechanical pencils to use with their school work and they've managed to adopt my pens for themselves!Check out this short video of us playing a game while viewing the Paper Mate commercial!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Chandra Wilson and Downy Touch of Comfort
She was phenomenal! So precious and sweet! She is not only a well known actress, but she is also a mom who gives back to her community through the Downy Touch of Comfort and Quilts for Kids program. This is a phenomenal program that provides handmade quilts for children in hospitals across the country.
