Chex Mix Turtle Bars ((GIVEAWAY))
Ever have that craving? You know, the one where you want something sweet, but then you want something salty with it, and an extra crunch would make it perfect. Yeah, me too! Matter of fact I just had this exact craving last week.
Thank goodness that these came in the mail.
Chex is now making Bars and I got to sample the Chex Mix Turtle Bars. Oh my goodness! Salty and sweet all rolled into one. This delicious snack combines crunchy Chex pieces, pretzels, and peanuts with chewy and indulgent ingredients like caramel and chocolate. Can it get any better?? I always like individually wrapped bars for snacks because they are so easy to throw in a purse, diaper bag, lunchsak, beach/pool bag…You can always have a quick snack on hand.
After eating a bar, or maybe two, I decided that it was time to check out the nutritional facts. I was shocked to discover that each bar has only 130 calories, 3.5 g of fat, and 4 g. of fiber. Not bad at all! Now you can indulge in a satisfying, sweet snack that doesn’t leave you feeling guilty afterwards.
I want to help you satisfy your cravings by offering 3 Reviewsings readers two of their very own boxes of Chex Mix Bars. All you have to do to win is leave a comment telling me what food you usually grab to satisfy your salty/sweet craving. I will pick the three winners next Friday, July 10th. Happy Snacking!
Disclosure: I received free boxes of Chex Mix Turtle Bars to review for My Blog Spark.
Mel is a 3rd grade teacher by day and blogger by night. She enjoys trying out new products and sharing her favorites. You can find her personal blog at A Box of Chocolates.
Little Debbie Muffins *GIVEAWAY*
**UPDATE** Congrats to Mrs.Mommy. You won the sampler box of Little Debbie Muffins. I can’t wait to hear what you think about them!
My family has been lucky enough to try Little Debbie’s new products before so when my kids saw the big white box with Little Debbie on the front, they couldn’t wait to tear into the box. They knew they wouldn’t have to worry about starving for a least a couple of days while we were on summer vacation!
They weren’t disappointed when they opened the box and found that it was packed full of Little Debbie’s Muffins.
There were chocolate chip, double chocolate (come to momma), blueberry, lemon, and cranberry-orange. I’m sure you can tell which were my favorite, but every single muffin was delicious. They were all very moist, like they were just baked that morning.
The muffins are the perfect size for snacking anytime. I enjoyed them for breakfast with a cup of coffee and the kids ate them as a mid morning snack. They would be great for a brunch or to have a few people over for coffee/tea and a snack. Open a few pouches, place the muffins on a pretty plate, and your company will think you are a super entertainer (and baker too).
My only drawback was the size and calories. If you know me from A Box of Chocolates, then you know that I’ve recently lost a few pounds so I watch my calorie intake closely. Each muffin is about 200 calories, which isn’t terribly bad for something so yummy, but when you are talking about eating something so small for that many calories then I would have to think more carefully about eating one.
Now comes the fun part! I get to give three boxes of these muffin samplers to some of you. Three lucky commenters will receive a box with 1 carton of each the muffin varieties above. All you have to do is leave a comment telling me which muffin you think you will like the best. That’s it! I will use random.org to choose the winners on Saturday, June 27th. It would be great if you would like to share this yummy giveaway on your own blog or twitter about it, but completely up to you. Good luck!!
Mel is a 3rd grade teacher by day and blogger by night. She enjoys trying out new products and sharing her favorites. You can find her personal blog at A Box of Chocolates.
Bumkins Baby Products
When expecting a baby, there’s so much to shop for. For such little people, they sure do need a lot of stuff! And if you’re at all like me you have a tendency to be swayed by the cuteness factor. If it’s super cute you have to get it, even if it’s not something the baby truly needs. Some baby items are just too adorable to not be purchased.
Some of the cutest baby items I’ve seen are by Bumkins. Take a look at these and tell me you’d be able to resist!
Bumkins is well-known for their colorful, waterproof prints, but they also have a full line of natural and organic materials. For this review they sent my daughter an Organic Cotton Hooded Towel Set, which includes a hooded towel and matching washcloth.
As with most organic/unbleached fabrics, I have found it takes multiple washes to reach full absorbency and softness. So the first few times you use this towel set you’ll probably notice it’s a little stiff. The fabric will soften after a few more washes. I love the generous size of the towel, and it’s held its’ shape after washing (unlike some of the other hooded towels we have).
When you’re shopping for baby, remember Bumkins! Bumkins products can be ordered online, or found at a retailer near you.
Tiffany is a sleep-deprived mom of a teen, a toddler, and a newborn. You can catch her blogging over a cup of coffee at Lattes And Life.
Look Good… Feel Better
In this day and age, cancer is a disease that has unfortunately hit close to home to almost all of us. While I haven’t experienced it first-hand, I have several dear friends and family members who have, and I have seen what a toll it can take emotionally, mentally, and physically. I was happy to oblige when the ladies of Mom Central asked me to spread the news about a free, public service program helping women cope with the appearance-related changes of cancer treatment called Look Good…Feel Better.
In honor of its 20th anniversary, Look Good…Feel Better is asking women cancer survivors to submit their stories of how the program helped them cope with cancer as a way to inspire others who may currently be undergoing cancer treatment. Entries will be featured on the Women of Hope is Beautiful blog to help educate others. Anyone can visit the site to view entries, make comments and show their support.
Then in August, Look Good…Feel Better will choose five women with the most-compelling stories to receive a trip to New York City for a makeover and a trip to the DreamBall, a black-tie gala and the program’s largest annual fundraiser, held each year in New York City.
If you have fought a battle with cancer, perhaps you would like to submit your story.
Jo-Lynne is a stay at home mother of 3 living in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When she's not dishing on her favorite products here at Reviewsings, she blogs about her daily life at Musings of a Housewife and runs a blog design biz at DCR Design.
Diane Birch bible belt Album *GIVEAWAY*
This contest is over, and the winner is Melanie! Congratulations, Melanie. Enjoy!
Compliments of One2One Network, I received the hot new album, bible belt, that was just released on June 2 by singer/songwriter Diane Birch. You’ve probably already heard the buzz because Diane Birch is creating lots of it. Honestly, I wasn’t sure I was going to care for her music when I heard about it, but I’ve got to say. I am LOVING it. Seriously, it’s been playing constantly in my car since I opened the package. It’s a combination of mellow and more upbeat numbers, sort of a jazzy-bluesy feel with a hint if gospel thrown in there and yet modern and fresh.
You can find out more about her and her music on her My Space page and on her website, DianeBirch.com.
OR. You can enter to win a copy her her album here! Just listen to her single, “Fire Escape” (by clicking on the “stream” link below the Fire Escape title) and then leave a comment and tell me what you think of Diane’s music. That’s it! I’ll randomly select a winner next Saturday, June 20. Good luck!
Jo-Lynne is a stay at home mother of 3 living in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When she's not dishing on her favorite products here at Reviewsings, she blogs about her daily life at Musings of a Housewife and runs a blog design biz at DCR Design.
Post Its Going Green (Giveaway)
**UPDATE** Congrats Leane who won the box of Recycled Post It Goodies. Thanks to everybody who commented to win!!
With today’s busy lifestyles it seems like I am always forgetting this or that. The only way I seem to maintain some organization within the chaos is to write notes. Of course then there is the trick of remembering where I put the notes. This is when I rely on Post Its! I’m a huge post it fan and on any given day you will find them everywhere I am. They are stuck on my fridge, to the steering wheel in my car, on pages in my day planner, on the bathroom mirrors in my house, on the front door, literally everywhere. Not to mention the stacks I go through during the school year! I don’t think I could survive teaching without them.
So when I had the opportunity to check out Post-Its brand new Recycled Notes and Super Sticky Recycled Notes I jumped right on it. I couldn’t believe they were going to give me stacks of Post-Its for free!! Just like the original Post-Its, the new recycled notes are a fast, fun and simple solution to help me stay organized, but now my addiction with Post-Its have minimal environmental impact.
The Recycled Notes are made from recycled materials that contain a minimum of 30% post-consumer and the best part is that they are still available in a variety of stylish colors including my favorite bright and tropical colors.
Now for the best part! I get to help one of you become better organized while being green using the Recycled Notes. One winner will get their own box with 6 packs of Post-Its. You will receive three packs each of Post-it Recycled Notes and Post-it Super Sticky Recycled Notes in a variety of colors.
As always, I like to keep the giveaways I host very simple so all you have to do is leave me a comment telling me what you would most likely use the Post-Its for. Would you use them for grocery lists, telephone messages, notes to family members, reminders of responsibilities…the possibilities are endless! The contest will end Saturday, June 20th when I will use random.org to draw the lucky winner. Good luck!!
Mel is a 3rd grade teacher by day and blogger by night. She enjoys trying out new products and sharing her favorites. You can find her personal blog at A Box of Chocolates.
Summer Entertaining *GIVEAWAY*
This contest is (finally) closed! The winner is Melanie of Tales from the Crib. Congratulations, Melanie!
The Campbell Soup company wants to kick off summer by giving away a loaded picnic basket containing the following ingredients, perfect for preparing a lovely family picnic lunch (or a romantic picnic getaway for two, depending on how you roll):
- Recipes
- Swanson Chicken
- VIP Coupons for additional cans of Swanson Chicken
- Picnic basket for two with reusable plastic plates, cups, and utensils
- Mix-Ins for chicken salad like curry powder, dill, raisins, mayonnaise, and dijon mustard
See that!? How festive!
Here’s a bit of Musings of a Housewife trivia for you. I once temped for Campbells in my formal childless life. The Campbells headquarters is right across the river in Camden, New Jersey. It’s a very nice place to work (read: they paid more than most temp jobs), but it was kind of stuffy. The typical dress code was suits (even the administrative staff) and casual Friday was khakis and a nice sweater. Of course this was at least 12 years ago so perhaps they have caught up with the times by now.
One thing’s for sure, they do know how to make a quality product, and they have stocked this picnic basket full of them.
If you’ve never made homemade chicken salad before, you must. It’s SO good. I like to keep mine simple. Just mix chopped cooked chicken (or canned chicken works just fine) with enough mayonnaise to make it a desirable consistency. You can dilute it a bit with fresh lemon juice or white wine. Then add some chopped celery and salt and pepper to taste. Throw in a fresh herb like tarragon for extra flavor. And don’t skimp on salt. 
WIN IT! Leave a comment on this post telling me about your favorite family picnic spot, and you’ll be entered to win a picnic basket stocked with ingredients for summer entertaining!
Jo-Lynne is a stay at home mother of 3 living in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When she's not dishing on her favorite products here at Reviewsings, she blogs about her daily life at Musings of a Housewife and runs a blog design biz at DCR Design.
Amplug ac30
This product was reviewed and written up by my husband.
The Amplug ac30 is a tiny battery-powered guitar amp that allows you to jam without disturbing others and without being tethered to a traditional amplifier. This headphone guitar amplifier emulates the classic Vox ac30 tube amp made popular by many Brittish rock acts, from the Beattles to the Who. You simply hook up the ac30 amp to your electric guitar and connect a pair of headphones directly to the headphone jack. Then sit back and enjoy listening to the driving sounds of a guitar transformed by this little monster.
After playing a few chords on my vintage Gibson SG, I noticed that I was not getting the overdrive sound I expected. But with a simple adjustment to the gain and tone knobs, I was in AC/DC nirvana. While running on just 2 AAA batteries (included), the ac30 blew me away with a crunch and tone only expected from a screaming tube amp with a much bigger footprint (and price tag.) I could not believe that I was listening to an amp that was no bigger than a pack of cigarettes. I jammed for a good two hours before I got tired of my ill-fitting headphones.
The Vox ac30 requires no patch chord as it plugs directly into your guitar jack. The batteries can last up to 15 hours using alkaline batteries so you have plenty of time to shred away before the music runs dry. For best results when cranking out your favorite rock anthems, be sure to use a good set of comfortable headphones There is also an input for your CD or MP3 player in case you want to play along with some jam tracks.
If you already have a good amp, you may want to stick one of these amplugs into your guitar case for times when the family is sleeping or when you take your guitar on the road. It will make a great companion so you can leave your heavy traditional amplifier at home. Enjoy the tone and the portability, and make sure you have some extra AAA batteries for those late night jam sessions.
Jo-Lynne is a stay at home mother of 3 living in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When she's not dishing on her favorite products here at Reviewsings, she blogs about her daily life at Musings of a Housewife and runs a blog design biz at DCR Design.
EcoBags *GIVEAWAY*
This contest is closed, and the winners are Becky and Nikki! Enjoy your EcoBags, ladies!
There is no shortage of reusable bags to choose from these days, so allow me to help you sort through the clutter. The String Bags by EcoBags are fabulous.
They sent me a Classic String Bag to test drive, and I have been thoroughly impressed. For one thing, they are affordable, which is something that can’t be said for every eco-conscious bag out there.
They are stretchy and durable so that they hold way more than it looks like they could possibly hold. (I’m always telling the kids bagging my groceries to stuff them.)
And then they ball up into absolutely nothing so you can stash them in your purse or in your car or where ever you may need to have a bag handy.
Plus, the long handles are perfect for throwing over your shoulder so you have your hands free for grabbing 3-year-olds with a penchant for darting out into traffic. Oh, wait. Maybe that’s just me. But anyway.
You want to try one!?
WIN IT! The folks at EcoBags want to give away 2 Classic String Bags to Reviewsings/Musings readers. The rules are the usual.
1) REQUIRED: Leave a comment on this post telling me why you want to win or why you like eco-friendly, reusable bags.
2) OPTIONAL: Share about the giveaway via Twitter, Facebook, your blog, or emailing a few friends. Leave a comment letting me know which you did.
3) OPTIONAL: Give yourself another entry if you’re a subscriber. Make sure to leave a comment telling me you’re subscribed.
I know it’s a pain, but leaving comments for each entry is the only way I can count them! I will randomly select TWO winners on Saturday, June 6th. Good luck!
Jo-Lynne is a stay at home mother of 3 living in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When she's not dishing on her favorite products here at Reviewsings, she blogs about her daily life at Musings of a Housewife and runs a blog design biz at DCR Design.
Energizer Easy Charger
We’ve all heard about how disposable batteries are bad for the environment, and frankly, they’re bad for my pocketbook. My kids go through batteries like I go through Lindt’s chocolate truffles. AHEM. So when I heard about the Easy Charger, I wasted no time volunteering to be one of their guinea pigs.
The $23 Easy Charger charges up to 4 AA or AAA batteries at a time. (And it even comes with 4 AA rechargeable batteries, so add that to the cost savings!) Now my kids don’t have to wait for me to run to the store when their battery-operated toys peter out. They just have to wait a couple of hours to charge up the batteries, and then their toys are as good as new!
There’s a large, easy to read LED status indicator that lets you know when your batteries are re-charged and ready for action again. It even comes with 3 interchangeable face plates to match any decor — black, white or a silvery gray. I can honestly say I will never buy disposable AA or AAA batteries again.
Become a fan of Energizer on Facebook, and you can be the first to know where the Energizer Bunny is and what he has been up to, as well as find out about the latest deals and promotions.
Jo-Lynne is a stay at home mother of 3 living in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When she's not dishing on her favorite products here at Reviewsings, she blogs about her daily life at Musings of a Housewife and runs a blog design biz at DCR Design.
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