tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20402790237405215472024-03-18T22:02:00.513-07:00Mama PerzI love to try out new things and love when I can get freebies to try. Also love to craft and cook and want to share with everyone when I find something awesome.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210053622382383726noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040279023740521547.post-80720523341572436522015-05-20T09:37:00.000-07:002015-05-20T09:37:17.534-07:00Morning Coffee Treat! I admit I have a really hard time functioning without my morning coffee. But as the weather gets warmer I find it's harder to drink it. Solution Starbucks Frappuccino bottled cold coffee drink. Then we get into my issues with this.<br />
1) Price--- Seriously 4 bottles for $6-$7. I'm not pleased with the price<br />
2) Ingredients--- Yes I am trying to be more aware of the stuff in my foods and drinks.<br />
3) Size--- It's such a small bottle! It leaves me wanting more every single time.<br />
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Solution! I do have one! I went in search of recipes and adapted them to what works for me and my likes and dislikes.<br />
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My Recipe- A bit less sweet than some and less fat. (makes 5-6 servings)<br />
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Coffee- I used 5 cups of extra strong brewed coffee for mine. (normally I use 2 TBSP coffee in this size pot, I used 1/4 cup)<br />
Milk- I used 5 cups of 2% as that is what I have in my fridge<br />
Sugar- I used raw sugar (This is to taste. I used 1/3cup sugar in my batch and will drop it a little more next time)<br />
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Chocolate Syrup, Caramel Syrup, Creamer<br />
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To make this I made the coffee, and mixed in the sugar until it was dissolved. I then added the milk and in a container with a lid shook it up and stored in the fridge.<br />
To make my drink... I fill my blender bottle with ice, add the coffee mixture and a splash of creamer ( I wanted to finish what I already had). Blend add the lid and I have my morning cold coffee. With ice added I tend to get about 20 oz total and the bottle of the mix lasts me for 6 servings.<br />
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144 Calories<br />
4 Fat<br />
20 Carb<br />
20 Sugar<br />
7 Protein<br />
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The optional stuff will add to your calorie tally.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210053622382383726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040279023740521547.post-22973095733092118102015-02-20T09:24:00.001-08:002015-02-21T06:29:30.216-08:00Quaker Instant Oatmeal<img alt="Quaker Instant Oatmeal" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/us-prod-campaign-images/8468141036/89392780812285349568.png" /><br />
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I received this oatmeal to try from BzzAgent.<br />
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We've tried it a few times just to see if it really is something we enjoy.<br />
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I was asked to review these pouches by BzzAgent and was excited to give my littles a special treat that of course they think it just yummy and I know they are healthy. We received the Boulder Berry to try.<br />
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Our package came with a box of the pouches, some coupons to pass along and this cute Balsa Wood plane, kids cracked it before I got it together so it's hanging up high and safe.<br />
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Very excited for mom to open their treats!<br />
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They LOVED these and were begging for more. I love to keep some pouches in my purse and travel bags as a quick on the go treat and have been known to buy them while grocery shopping because a hungry kid while shopping is NO FUN!<br />
I am looking forward to picking up the other flavors for them to try out.<br />
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The ingredients... This is one of the things I look for. I can pronounce everything!!<br />
They are also NON-GMO Verified again something this mom loves to see on the treats I choose to give to my littles.<br />
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I was asked to try Comforts for Baby from Kroger by BzzAgent. As I have 2 little boys one in diapers and the other in training pants at night I was all in for this one. Normally I would post my own pictures but nope not with this one.<br />
I picked up a pack of each the training pants and diapers.<br />
Liam is in diapers and I have been using these on him every day and accidentally one night.(I wasn't ready to try nights and take the chance of having a wet bed in the morning) for over a week. These work just as well as the pricy Pampers I have been buying for almost 4 years. No wet bed, no wet clothing, and they fit him wonderfully! The little bees on the diapers are cute.<br />
Jared is potty trained but doesn't wake at night so he wears the training pants to save his bed. He loves the pirate theme and gets excited to wear them. He has woken twice wet but has done that even with the pricy Pull-Ups he was wearing. I was leary letting him wear these because most brands of diapers he has worn has caused him to get a chemical burn as his skin is extremely sensitive. So far though his skin is just as clear. They fit him great around the legs and are actually nice and snug on the waist. This is usually a concern as he has a longer torso but a small waist.<br />
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I will most likely continue to buy these until potty training is done as they are considerably cheaper and a lot of times Kroger has digital coupons for them to make the price even lower!<br />
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I was given this item free and has no impact on my review.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210053622382383726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040279023740521547.post-90616415781104804622015-01-26T12:27:00.000-08:002015-01-26T12:27:02.459-08:00CHOBANI SIMPLY 100™ GREEK YOGURT Bzzagent sent me coupons to try the Chobani Simply 100 Greek Yogurt. I was beyond excited for this as in our family we go through anywhere from 10-15 containers of Greek Yogurt a week and I love to shop sales for it when we shop. This was available at my local Kroger store and I want more brand options open to me. We picked up a few flavors since I wanted a good amount to make my decision, and I am all for the less calories for me since I am trying to stay healthy and work on losing some of the weight I put on with all my pregnancies. We as a family have given up many of the artificial ingredients in most food items. This item boasts No artificial sweeteners or flavors and no preservatives, made from rBst free dairy, AND they donate 10% of their profits to charity!<br />
I picked up Peach,Blueberry, and Strawberry. I loved the peach one and the blueberry what I got to try was good. I didn't even get a taste of the strawberry as the littles absolutely loved them all. Just as creamy and that little bit of tart that Greek Yogurt has as the full calorie ones I often purchase.<br />
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I was given coupons from Bzzagent to try these <a href="http://opalapples.com/" target="_blank">Opal apples</a>. They claim that they won't brown and that is something that I was very skeptical about but hopeful that was true.<br />
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*They are only available from November to March. Non-GMO (something we in this home are working towards completely switching to)<br />
*The are grown exclusively in Washington at Broetje Orchards and have since 2010.<br />
*A portion of the sales go to their <a href="http://opalapples.com/cause.aspx" target="_blank">Youth Make a Difference</a> grants that support youth-led non-profits involving food,nutrition, and agriculture. (this is something that always makes me want to buy from a company)<br />
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QC and LT (aka Jared and Liam) as always are my main focus when it comes to trying new and healthy foods. Jared was a little timid about the different color of skin but when I got him to actually try the apple he loved it so much I lost my apple! Liam was totally into trying out the apples of course. These boys will throw an apple away as soon as it starts browning and HATE when I use citrus juice on them to halt it from happening so I deal with a lot of half eaten apples or I buy the smaller apples in hopes they can eat them fast enough. Me I am a person who prefers a thinner skin, more tart that sweet, and juicy but not so much it drips down my face. I got all of this with my Opal apple! </div>
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They are a nice large size and taste crisp with a nice crunch. They boys both loved them but the main thing I wanted to see was if they really were non-browning. So I took pictures at the start and an hour and a half later....</div>
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We went to trunk or treat with our local mom group earlier in October and while my boys had a blast when I was done sorting out what they could actually have since they are unable to have red dye there was about 30 pieces from 2 large buckets that were collected. My boys were crushed to have so much taken away. I knew I needed to do something else for Halloween night. So instead of going Trick or Treat we are having a party. A party with all safe treats for my little monsters. Thank heavens we decided this since it's snowing and extremely windy out.<br />
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Step 1- was picking out ideas for treats. I went to pintrest and put in the search parameters and let Jared pick what he liked. He now understands that red is bad for him and was pretty great at avoiding treats that he can't have. Then I took his list and made it more manageable for me.<br />
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Step 2- Find fun crafts that are easy for 2 young children to make for decorations. Again Pintrest to the rescue!<br />
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Step 3- The plan and grocery list. We had the hardest time finding the Ghost peeps and had to cut out one of the planned treats. I made my list of what we were making and when. Since we home school we were able to take the week and have more crafting/cooking time. I love that flexibility!<br />
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Step 4- Start crafting/cooking! We had so much fun and boy was it messy but worth it. I had the party set up and ready the night before the party since normally Friday is full of errands, I didn't know it was going to be a weird weather day so I had to cordon off the party room from little fingers hehehe.<br />
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We invited our play date family for a time before the city Trick or Treat so they could still going Trick or Treating (again hello weather)<br />
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Spotify for music and lots of treats and we are ready. The boys dressed up because why not and I even ended up throwing something together since Jared was sure Mom needed a costume too!<br />
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Sugar cookie cut outs<br />
<a href="http://www.rightathome.com/Food/Recipes/Pages/Gingerbread-Skeletons.aspx" target="_blank">Skeleton Cookies</a> - We used the sugar cookie dough instead of gingerbread<br />
<a href="http://www.cupcakesandcrowbars.com/recipe-popcorn-balls-ghoul-drool-pumpkin-guts/" target="_blank">Popcorn balls with Goblin Snot</a> - We called it Goblin Snot because the boys said it was more icky<br />
<a href="http://familyfrugalfun.com/halloween-smores/" target="_blank">S'mores on a stick</a> - We found just enough of the Ghosts to make this.<br />
<a href="http://life-in-the-lofthouse.com/mummy-cupcakes/" target="_blank">Mummy Cupcakes</a> - I used the candy coating instead of frosting and we didn't use m&ms since we avoid the red dye.<br />
Dead Cow dip with <a href="http://www.ghoulfriday.com/terrifying_tortilla_chips" target="_blank">Halloween chips</a>-<br />
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1 1/2 lb ground beef ( I used 85/15 because it's what I had on hand)<br />
2 blocks cream cheese<br />
1 jar salsa<br />
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Add beef, Salsa, and Cream cheese to crock pot on low. Stir to melt the cream cheese and warm through. Put on warm and you have dip!<br />
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Fall color paper chain<br />
<a href="http://www.thepinjunkie.com/2013/10/halloween-party-candy-corn-banner.html" target="_blank">Candy corn Banner</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thechirpingmoms.com/2014/09/30-halloween-projects-for-kids.html#_a5y_p=2467878" target="_blank">Ghosts</a>- I used crepe paper streamers instead of TP<br />
<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/37014028163373136/" target="_blank">Bats</a><br />
Painted pumpkin<br />
<a href="http://www.motherhoodonadime.com/kids/water-bottle-pumpkin-jack-o-lantern/" target="_blank">Jack-o-lantern bottles </a><br />
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Jared is C-3PO and Liam was supposed to be R2D2 but refused to wear it so Skelly Jammies and a little eye liner.<br />
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I'm a cat... fleece triangles on a headband some makeup and black shirt and pants. Done!<br />
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So I am not a tampon person and it has been a good 5ish years since I bothered to even use one. I have irregular and heavy periods and honestly tampons have never been a good fit for me, which of course this means when I go out to walk I am uncomfortable and anxious that my pad will leak. So I decided what the heck and gave these a try. I so far really like them. I was worried about them being scented because I have sensitive skin but so far no reactions. They haven't leaked as fast as I remember in the past and they are comfortable. I like the applicator and the package they each come in. Easy to open with the perforation and easy to insert. I think when I go for my long walks these will be perfect but for the normal heavy times like sleep I will still use my tried and true pads.<br />
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I was really excited to try out this new mascara especially since my old one was about ready to hit the trash. I really like how easily this went on and the clumping was very minimal. When I blinked right after I didn't end up with those wonderful smudges under my eyes that I normally get. It lasted all day and my husband who normally doesn't notice changes in my make-up routine said that my eyes looked good. This is a huge thumbs UP for me and I am anxious to try out the other items in this line of eye makeup. Buy it <a href="http://us.rimmellondon.com/products/eyes/scandaleyes-retro-glam-mascara" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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They have 14 sizes in this box with 28 nails. I did have a difficult time finding a good fit for my thumbs but found a decent fit. To put them on was super simple with the glue on both the nail and my nail and the tab was nice not only for sorting but for keeping a hold of the nail when putting it on. I liked that the box came with a small file to remove the little plastic from removing the tab. They aren't as short as I would have hoped for being "real short" as normally I keep my natural nails to just over the tip of my finger.<br />
I have a very busy lifestyle with my 2 young boys so I am hoping they will last through more than one day like others I have tried in the past. The box says that they shouldn't chip and last 7 days with normal wear and tear. (do dishes, kid baths, laundry, and the normal scrubbing count as normal wear and tear?)<br />
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*Playtex Sport Fresh Balance Tampons - Initial thoughts are that they smell STRONG! I am not sure how I will like these and as I am near the beginning of my cycle it will be a while before I have the chance to try them.<br />
*Kiss Everlasting French- Initial thoughts are that they are not going to work well for a busy mom. I am going to give them a whirl this weekend and see what I think.<br />
*Nivea Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion- Initial thoughts are that the smell isn't terrible but we will see how my sensitive skin reacts.<br />
*Rimmel Scandaleyes retro glam Mascara- Initial thoughts are that a girl can never have too much mascara and a nice volumizing one will be nice. Can't wait to try it out side by side with my normal brand.<br />
*Peach Pie car air freshener.- I don't drive so I sent this bad boy with my Trucker husband to see what he thinks.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;"> Kelly Clarkson took a trip to Peru to experience the benefits of Fair Trade. There are journals and videos on ChooseFairTrade.com. There is also a exclusive song to download. Visit </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GreenMountainCoffee" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #00aec8; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Green Mountain Coffee<sup style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">®</sup> Facebook page</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; line-height: 18px;"> to enter for two tickets to see Kelly perform in a special Fair Trade Month Concert in New York City.</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210053622382383726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040279023740521547.post-86370039415774582262013-10-06T08:15:00.002-07:002013-10-06T08:15:34.734-07:00Curel update.<img alt="" src="https://img.bzzagent.com/image/curel.jpg?Type=activity&Activity=9837235127&Campaign=3266738375&Uid=1533773&token=e90ceb1ac237185afdcf65a89ede34bb" /><br />
It's been 12 days using the Curel Intensive Healing Cream on my feet. So far I am impressed with the results!<br />
My before and current pictures.<br />
Day 1: Dry, flakey, itchy, cracked<br />
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Day 12: No more flakes, not itchy anymore, Cracks are almost gone, and not so dry anymore!<br />
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I am in love with this stuff and recommend it for anyone with dry skin, as a sufferer of Eczema it is so nice to not break out when I use this. </div>
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Will put a final update when I have used this for 30 days.</div>
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I want to thank BzzAgent for allowing me to try this for free. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210053622382383726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040279023740521547.post-35928499584398153392013-09-29T08:06:00.001-07:002013-09-29T08:06:37.089-07:00Easy, Meatless, Filling, and Cheap!Sometimes I really just want something filling, tasty, and cost effective. So my awesome crock pot chili started.<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
Canned Beans- 1 each of Black, Light red Kidney, Dark red Kidney, Navy, and Pinto. .68 each<br />
Large can crushed Tomato 1.00<br />
Chili Seasonings- I just make my own so it comes straight from the spice rack.<br />
I use Cumin, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Chili Powder, and Cayenne Pepper to taste.<br />
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Directions:<br />
In a 5 qt crock pot. Drain and rinse the beans and add to crock pot, pour in can of tomatoes, add water to cover beans, add spices. Turn on Low and cook for 8-10 hours.<br />
Serves 6-10 people.<br />
I like mine several ways. Over baked potatoes, as is, over fries with cheese, in an omelette, or over a burger!<br />
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For under $5.00 I have enough to fill myself and the boys for several days and still have some to freeze for another day!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210053622382383726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040279023740521547.post-25982239223582140382013-09-29T07:47:00.001-07:002013-09-29T09:02:29.086-07:00A TruMoo breakfast!<img alt="" src="https://img.bzzagent.com/image/truMoo.jpg?Type=activity&Activity=8657869689&Campaign=2847543547&Uid=1533773&token=882ad481574966f8c1830b10441019a8" />
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This morning was the day to try out TruMoo on my boys. We got our TruMoo free to try from BzzAgent.<br />
There is a giveaway for Goosebumps on the containers too!<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Each lid has a code to enter to enter to win </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">a trip to Hollywood, for a behind-the-scenes tour of FOX Studios! Plus, you'll visit old town Pasadena for a special effects experience. You also receive a printable coupon for any Goosebumps® DVD when you enter.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> I don't know about you but growing up I was addicted to the Goosebumps books and shows!</span></span><br />
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First up the food, I have a recipe that calls for using Chocolate Milk instead of plain milk for pancakes. So of course let's try out the TruMoo there.<br />
Chocolate Chip Pancakes<br />
1 cup flour<br />
1 Tbsp Sugar<br />
2 Tsp Baking Powder<br />
1/4 Tsp Salt<br />
1 Egg<br />
1 cup Chocolate Milk- TruMoo!!<br />
2 Tbsp Veg oil<br />
1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract<br />
1/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips- We use regular sprinkled on top as per preferences of the boys.<br />
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Combine flour,sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl beat egg, milk, oil, vanilla, and Chocolate chips. Add to dry ingredients and mix well. Pour by 1/4 cupfuls onto lightly greased griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top.<br />
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With our pancakes we had some of the Vanilla Milk!<br />
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LT loved his first taste of milk and loved his pancakes.</div>
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A wonderful and FUN breakfast!!!</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210053622382383726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040279023740521547.post-60170233261432251522013-09-24T06:40:00.001-07:002013-09-28T20:17:54.976-07:00BzzAgent: Halloween TruMoo Vanilla Milk (Orange) My second BzzCampain is for Halloween TruMoo Vanilla Milk that is colored Orange.<br />
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For this one I was sent several coupons for $0.75 off to share with my friends and a coupon for me to get half a gallon free for myself to try out! I was also sent a few recipes to use the TruMoo with. I can't wait to see how my picky picky toddler likes his orange milk.<br />
I will update this one in a week once we have a chance to get to the store to pick it up and let the kids try it out!<br />
9/28- After 3 stores I found both the Chocolate and the Orange Milk!!! Can't wait to have some milk in the morning with our french Toast. Tried the Vanilla and OMG YUMMY!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210053622382383726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040279023740521547.post-71767575546597035842013-09-23T12:41:00.000-07:002013-09-28T18:46:01.952-07:00Bzzagent : Curel(R) Intensive Healing CreamSo recently I joined Bzzagent so that I could try out some new items and give my opinions. Plus who are we kidding I love free!<br />
First I have been chosen to do a BzzCampain for Curel(R) Intensive Healing Cream.<br />
In my box I received 6oz of the cream to try and several coupons to share with my friends!<br />
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I will be taking a before picture and starting to use this on Sept 24th on my most dry troubled area. My heels. I am also going to use this on both my children's knees which get really dry now that the weather is getting cooler.<br />
I will update weekly with how I like it. I have sensitive skin and finding things that don't irritate me is hard.<br />
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Before: 9/24/13<br />
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9/28- Just a quick update, So far there is a huge change in my heels! I really am happy that this cream hasn't made me break out like so many others in the past have. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210053622382383726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040279023740521547.post-47920622763564983782013-08-11T09:04:00.000-07:002013-08-11T09:04:03.000-07:00Week 2 of Emeals So week two and I decided to make some of those breakfasts and the suppers.<br />
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Day 1- Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sausage and Egg and Balsamic Berries<br />
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Verdict: I loved this meal! It's going on the must make again list. I didn't do the balsamic berries, I wanted the boys to eat and knew that would most likely keep QC from even trying it. <br />
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Day 1 Supper: Salt and Pepper Rubber Pork Roast with Egg Noodles.<br />
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Verdict: Hey that doesn't look like the title. No it doesn't... So Finding a 1lb pork shoulder is nearly impossible in my small town. So I got chops and made them much like I would have the roast. Then cut them up, used a pasta I already had on hand. Made a side salad and called it good. It of course was amazing.<br />
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Recipe:<br />
about 1lb Pork shoulder<br />
Salt and Pepper to taste - really I like less salt so I use less<br />
Ground red pepper - recipe calls for 1/8th teaspoon<br />
6oz noodles<br />
2-4 tbsp shredded parm<br />
I cut out the 1/2 cup chicken broth and the 1tbsp butter the recipe called for.<br />
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Day 2: Breakfast: Caprese Omelet<br />
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Verdict: Simple and Quick! I loved this one. Something I would possibly have done on my own. </div>
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Day 2 Supper: Garlic-Herb Beef Roast and Potatoes and a Radicchio Salad with Grapes </div>
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Verdict: I loved this roast and potatoes. I really really loved it! The salad not so much. I learned that I do not like Radicchio at all.</div>
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Day 3 Breakfast: Cream Cheese and Veggie Sandwiches</div>
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Verdict: I Loved this breakfast :) Shredded carrot, cucumber, and tomato on ezekiel bread.</div>
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4 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese softened</div>
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3 Tbsp sour cream</div>
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1/4 cup grated carrot</div>
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Tomato thinly sliced</div>
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Cucumber thinly sliced</div>
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Bread- This makes 4 sandwiches so 8 slices. I used Ezekiel bread just to give it that extra something from all the seeds.</div>
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Directions: Combine Cream Cheese, sour cream, pinch of salt until smooth (recipe says use a food processor but it's not needed) Stir in carrots and pecans. Spread evenly over 4 slices of the bread, top with cucumber and tomato and remaining bread. Note: Cream cheese mixture may be made up to 3 days in advance; store in airtight container in fridge until needed.</div>
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Day 3 Supper: Summer Shrimp Gumbo and a Spinach Salad with Shaved carrots</div>
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Verdict: Another win for us! I loved it, the baby loved it, QC sorta liked it. I added cucumbers to the salad to give it something extra.<br />
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Day 4 Breakfast: Kale and Sausage Strata<br />
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Verdict: I used spinach instead of Kale as finding it around here is not easy, the season is pretty much over. I went into this expecting to hate it. Normally I am not a baked egg person. I loved this and ended up snacking on it for lunch and supper one night. Will be making this again but adapting to a smaller batch.<br />
The baby gobbled this up and kept demanding more! That makes me real happy. It's pretty easy to make, with one thing, You need to make this the night before or at least an hour before you want to bake it. It took much longer to cook through than the recipe states so I also know to watch that next time. Recipe states 50 minutes but I ended up cooking this for almost 80 minutes before the middle was cooked through. (I am sure this is because of my oven)<br />
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Day 4 Supper: Quesadillas<br />
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Verdict: The recipe called for Kale and leftover chicken from a meal I chose not to make as it was something none of us would eat. Instead I used up the leftover roast from day 2 , the leftover shredded carrot from a few recipes, and the last of the shredded mozzarella from breakfast. Instead of the traditional tortillas I made this on some whole grain flatbread wraps. QC who hates everything lately had one without the meat and loved it. LT had it de-constructed. I plan on making something like this again. I really enjoyed the flatbread and enjoyed being able to use up all the leftovers I had. <br />
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Day 5 was a leftover day. I had so much going on I never did get supper started.<br />
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Overall verdict: I love the suppers but most of the sides I end up omitting because it just doesn't work for us. As for the breakfasts, I liked some of them but I am not a morning person and can't see myself doing this all the time. I will save up the recipes from the weeks I have paid for and add the ones I like to my recipe box just to have some more options. I can see maybe 1 brunch type a week for when everyone is home, and one during the week. The rest of the time it's oatmeal, smoothies, fruit salads, and the old standby toast with peanut butter and honey. <br />
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When my first month is up we are going to switch plans to the Classic meals just to see some variety. <br />
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PP(Papa Perz) heard about something on the radio (he listens to it A LOT) and wanted me to check out emeals.com. I looked and filed it away as another thing that I wasn't really interested in. This was months ago. Recently I remembered that the site offered a Clean eating and Clean eating crock pot plan! I had to try it so I went in search of reviews but all I could find were ones that emeals had sent out for reviews... That to me is not a true review. So I sent a call out on social media and a friend who is a mom of a little one around LT's age uses it. I got her honest opinion and a referral from her and picked up a 3 month subscription. I am not willing to commit more time to it until I have tried out just the 3 months. I picked up the breakfasts and suppers because those are my main roadblocks. They send out 7 suppers with recipe and a grocery list all written out for you. The breakfast plan is 5 breakfasts. I got the plan for 1-2 servings since it's just myself and the boys. PP isn't home most nights. Next I got the app for my phone. I chose 5 suppers that I wanted to try (leaving 2 nights for family meals with PP) With the phone app I skipped the meals I didn't want and it generated the list without those recipes.<br />
Off to my farmer's market to start shopping! I was so happy to find that I am able to pull up the shopping list up on my phone without using data.<br />
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Dropped everything off and we headed to the store to purchase everything else on the list. I was able to manually enter household and baby items as well to the list so no more paper lists (that I always forget)!!!<br />
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Day One: Crock Pot<br />
BBQ Beef Roast<br />
Grilled Corn with Lime butter ( I don't grill so I just boiled my corn)<br />
Salad- Cucumber, Red onion, tomato, shredded carrots<br />
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Verdict- The salad was my own concoction and I loved it since it was all my favorite things in the fridge. The corn with the lime butter was interesting and I really liked the combination. I never would have thought to make such a combination so I am pleased. The BBQ beef, that was good! I loved the homemade BBQ that was made when I cooked the beef. I have to admit I was worried about a good BBQ sauce since going clean meant not buying the stuff at the store. - I really liked how easy it was to prep in the morning and loved that this recipe had me put aside some of the beef for the next night's supper!<br />
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Day Two:<br />
Spinach and Parmesan Potatoes with BBQ Beef<br />
Tangy Mirliton Carrot Slaw<br />
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Verdict: So the slaw was immediately scrapped. I can't gag down squash and wasn't even going to try. For the rest. It called for making baked potatoes and while I would love to say I did, I won't lie. It's too hot to use my oven!!!! So I boiled some red potatoes and cut them like I would a baked potato. I wanted something with a little more UMPH so I made creamed spinach instead of just putting plain spinach on top of the potatoes. The BBQ beef was supposed to just be reheated and put on top of the potato and spinach. I mixed them to try it but honestly was just too many different flavors going on at one time. Glad I decided to just keep them separate. Loved that this meal took me less than 20 minutes to prep and cook.<br />
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Day Three: Slow Cooker<br />
Chicken Alfredo Over Bowtie Pasta<br />
Plum Salad with Red Onion and Mint<br />
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Verdict: I loved this! I loved that I could have an Alfredo dish without having to stir and stir for days to get it right. So I didn't use bowties, I had whole wheat rotini and didn't see the point of buying other pastas when I had this on hand. I added peas in the last half and hour because I love peas in my Alfredo. Then garnished with some leftover bacon from that morning and some parsley. That whole pretty food thing...<br />
The salad didn't happen. There weren't any real good plums at my store and I wasn't sad over not trying it. It sounded just a little weird to me.<br />
Recipe: It's been asked for a few times so I'll share this one.<br />
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1/2 cup Parmesan- shredded (get the good stuff NOT the Kraft)<br />
3 oz cream cheese<br />
1/3 cup milk<br />
1 tablespoon butter<br />
2 cloves of garlic minced<br />
salt and pepper 1/4 tsp each<br />
1/8 tsp white pepper (no I didn't use this... I wasn't buying another pepper that would go bad in my cabinet)<br />
1/4 cup chicken broth<br />
3/4 lb chicken breast, boneless skinless, cut into bite sized pieces<br />
8oz pasta<br />
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Combine parm, cream cheese, milk, butter, garlic, salt and pepper in a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until cheeses melt and mixture is smooth, stirring frequently with a whisk. Stir in broth. Arrange chicken in a slow cooker and top with cheese mixture. Cover and cook on low 5 hours. Cook pasta according to package directions. Top pasta with chicken mixture. * I added frozen peas the last half an hour.<br />
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Day Four: Slow Cooker<br />
Texas Caviar Salad<br />
Grilled Apple Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs<br />
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Verdict: So the Chicken first, I don't like dark meat, I was already buying chicken breast, and I still don't grill. So I pulled a chicken breast and since I had a pan of hot bacon fat, salad called for one piece of bacon, I just pan cooked it right in there instead of cleaning it out and putting oil in the pan. Yes people SO SO not healthy but it sounded so good, and tasted wonderful!<br />
The salad. This one takes a little prep the night before but it's soo soo worth it! Yes again there was a little adaption because I know what I do and don't like. I loved this salad so much! I plan on making it again sometime in the future.<br />
Bonus add on: The salad called for me to reserve a cup of the bean mixture for another night, since I had no intentions of doing that nights meal I didn't look at the recipe. I adapted and made the boys some Black-Eyed Pea Cakes.<br />
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Verdict: I tasted it and maybe with all the spices and added things the recipe called for it would be something I would like. But the real test was the boys. QC has hit a time where he isn't eating well so LT gave the verdict. My 7 month old ate half of one of these bad boys and I saved the rest for him to munch on for lunch the next day!<br />
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Day 5: Slow Cooker<br />
Shrimp Piccata<br />
Cucumber, Onion, and Avocado Salad<br />
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Verdict: I want to say that I loved this. The honest truth is I wasn't enthused. I think its more my preference that my shrimp not be overly sauced. This one would get 3 stars if I were to rate it. The salad. Well I took the general idea of the salad and built on it. I added peas and carrots and made the dressing with the leftover lemon juice rather than vinegar.<br />
LT was in love with the avocado and even fed it to his hair. Was fun watching him enjoy the meal.<br />
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Remember I said I ordered the breakfast menu too. I decided to forgo this weeks menu since there really wasn't but one thing I was willing to try on the first week. Next week I am making all of the breakfasts and my 5 chosen suppers. All in all week one was a slam dunk!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210053622382383726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040279023740521547.post-78628518173600268362013-07-12T06:05:00.001-07:002013-07-12T06:05:46.363-07:00Veggie LasagnaI love Lasagna, really love it. I needed something new. I am trying to get more meatless meals in us so when a friend shared her recipe (thanks Liz) I had to try it. I adapted it heavily since the goat cheese I had went bad and I had a duh moment at the grocery store and forgot my Mozzarella Cheese. So when we had a fairly mild day I decided to wing it, and was pleasantly surprised at how yummy it turned out!<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
15 oz Whole Milk Ricotta<br />
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan<br />
1 Large Egg<br />
Seasonings to taste- I really will never give a measurement on these. I feel for something to turn out right you need to season the way YOU like.<br />
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16oz mushrooms sliced - I used baby bellas as that is what I got the best deal on<br />
3 TBSP Minced Garlic<br />
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10 oz raw spinach<br />
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Lasagna Noodles (12)<br />
1 Jar (15-16 oz) Sauce- It was too hot to make my own sauce and then bake something.<br />
2 cups shredded Gouda- This was how I replaced the mozzarella mistake.<br />
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Cook the mushrooms and add the garlic.<br />
In a bowl mix together the ricotta, parmesan, egg, and seasonings.<br />
Boil your noodles and cool enough to handle.<br />
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1) Spread 1/2 cup sauce on bottom of 13x9 baking dish.<br />
2) Layer 4 noodles<br />
3) Top with 1/2 the ricotta mixture<br />
4) Add half the spinach<br />
5) Add half the mushrooms<br />
repeat steps 1-5 one time.<br />
6) Add 1/2 cup sauce<br />
7) Layer last 4 noodles<br />
8) Top with remaining sauce<br />
9) Top with Gouda<br />
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes until top is brown and bubbly!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210053622382383726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040279023740521547.post-68576281819229594502013-04-12T17:50:00.000-07:002013-04-12T17:50:06.694-07:00Banana Chocolate Chip Bread! Banana's and Chocolate who could ask for more. We tend to have an overabundance of banana's at the end of the week. Then I am left with either freezing them for smoothies or eating more each day. Since we already had a great love of banana bread but again in our quest to be healthy we wanted less fats than the normal bread I made in the past. This is what I have found and after adapting it to my likes.<br />
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<u>Banana Chocolate Chip Bread/Muffins</u><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210053622382383726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040279023740521547.post-43985975449484313412013-04-12T17:21:00.001-07:002013-04-12T17:21:45.270-07:00Chicken and Barley Soup *Crock Pot*I love soup! Really love soup. I could eat it every day of the week and be happy. The problem is canned soups are extremely high in sodium and there are all kinds of things that, well, I can't pronounce! So as my family is trying to eat better and less of the processed foods I needed to start with my own soups. So far I have had great success with Stuffed Pepper soup, white bean Chili, and Beef Stew. So time to step it up and go out of my comfort zone. I love barley but have NEVER cooked with it. So without further ado!<br />
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<u>Chicken and Barley Soup</u><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The only change I plan on making is possibly adding some more barley since as I said before I love it! </span></div>
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<strong>Slow Cooker Layered Enchilada Dinner</strong></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef -</span><span style="color: red;"> I used 85% but next time will use the 93% I usually have on hand</span><span style="color: #333333;">.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">1 small onion, chopped (about 1/3 cup)- </span><span style="color: red;">I found this to be about half and onion so I froze the other half.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">1 clove garlic, finely chopped- </span><span style="color: red;">I doubled this since I LOVE garlic!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup- </span><span style="color: red;">Picked up the 98% fat free version </span></div>
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1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles</div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">10 corn tortillas (6 inch)-</span><span style="color: red;"> I found when layering in my round crock pot putting one whole one in the middle and cutting the others for the layers in half worked best</span><span style="color: #333333;">.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (12 oz)</span><span style="color: red;">- I actually couldn't find this at my local grocery store so instead I used a shredded mexican blend.</span></div>
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Paprika</div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Chopped fresh cilantro-</span><span style="color: red;"> I didn't use this because well I HATE cilantro. </span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"> (my added ingredient: Oregano. I used it while cooking up the meat mixture and sprinkled it over the top before cooking)</span></div>
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<li style="color: #333333;">In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in soup and chiles.</li>
<li style="color: #333333;">Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Spread about 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in bottom of slow cooker. Place 4 corn tortillas over sauce, overlapping and breaking in half as necessary to make an even layer. Top with 1/3 of beef mixture, spreading evenly. Drizzle with about 1/4 cup enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese.</li>
<li style="color: #333333;">Repeat layering twice, using 3 corn tortillas and half of remaining beef mixture, enchilada sauce and cheese in each layer. Sprinkle paprika over top.</li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;">Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes.-</span><span style="color: red;"> You should really know your Slow Cooker and how it cooks. Mine cooks faster than some and cooks best with a layer of tin foil over the top before the lid. </span></li>
<li style="color: #333333;">Let stand about 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle individual servings with cilantro.</li>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">4 servings: 692 Cal; 38 fat; 49 carb;41 protein</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><i>The verdict... YUMMY! I loved it a little to much and over indulged :) QC my picky boy actually ate some of it! Thanks J.B. can't wait to try out another of your family favorites.</i></span><br />
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