Edibles

A sweet baked treat — without the guilt.

A sweet baked treat — without the guilt.

By megret | January 24, 2012 at 12:14 pm | No comments

Have you made your New Year's resolutions for 2012 yet?   For many of us, our resolutions include at least one vow to eat healthier and be more active. Weight Watchers can help make that happen -- and with more fun -- since they offer a line of delectable treats...

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Ocean Spray Does Fruit Snacks! {Review + Giveaway}

Ocean Spray Does Fruit Snacks! {Review + Giveaway}

By megret | January 18, 2012 at 4:06 pm | 81 comments

Ocean Spray, purveyors of sweet and tart cranberry-based drinks and other food products for decades, is now making fruit flavored snacks!                   Available in two yummy flavor combos,...

Posted in: Edibles, For the Kids

Like chocolate? Need a new calcium supplement? Try Adora.

Like chocolate? Need a new calcium supplement? Try Adora.

By megret | October 31, 2011 at 4:19 pm | 7 comments

  Everyone needs calcium. Women need the most. Calcium helps with so many things. It not only helps reduces your chances of osteoporosis, it can also ease the bodily effects of menopause, support healthy pregnancies, and alleviate menstrual cramps and other PMS...

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Chew gum? Vote for your favorite flavor!

Chew gum? Vote for your favorite flavor!

By megret | October 28, 2011 at 4:05 pm | No comments

Are you a gum chewer? I sure am! I always have gum in my purse -- and I also keep a stash, of varied flavors, in the "junk drawer" in our kitchen. Often when I have a craving for a sweet dessert, a stick of gum will do. (Much less calories, and if I chew sugarfree gum, it's...

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Meatless Monday (or any day!) with Harmony Valley

Meatless Monday (or any day!) with Harmony Valley

By megret | August 9, 2011 at 11:03 pm | One comment

As a family, we really try to watch what we eat. I've always been pseudo-health-conscious -- it's the way I was raised. When I got married and had children of my own, I began to pay even more attention into what goes into our mouths/bodies. I love the "Meatless Monday"...

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Mossy Bayou Foods: A Taste of Lu’siana

Mossy Bayou Foods: A Taste of Lu’siana

By megret | August 8, 2011 at 10:08 am | 113 comments

    I spent part of my growing up years in the boot-shaped state of Louisiana....where the weather is sultry, the environment is swampy, the state bird is the mosquito, and the food is saucy! I acquired a taste for spicy, Cajun food and flavors while...

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Get Set for Summer with Hebrew National! {Giveaway}

Get Set for Summer with Hebrew National! {Giveaway}

By megret | May 22, 2011 at 8:54 pm | 118 comments

It wasn't even fully spring yet and we had already pulled out the gas grill, cleaned it, and began grilling our warm weather-inspired favorite foods! What are your favorite grilled dishes? This summer, add Hebrew National Beef Franks to your grocery list. You can feel...

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Yoplait Kids {Giveaway}

By megret | March 7, 2011 at 4:44 pm | 95 comments

I don't know about your house, but at our house we go through yogurt like it's going out of style. The kids especially -- they eat yogurt nearly every day with a meal or as a snack. I feel great about giving them something that's low in sugar, high in protein, and high in...

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Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Blog Tour

By megret | July 23, 2010 at 2:38 pm | 146 comments

We love Breyers ice cream. Not only do we love that it's all natural, the flavors are varied and the taste is excellent. I was excited to hear about Breyers' new, light all-natural line, Breyers Smooth & Dreamy! Sold in convenient single-serve treats within...

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Back to Nature

By megret | June 1, 2010 at 1:01 pm | No comments

We are huge, huge granola fans! I'm always seeking out new granola brands to buy and try -- as well as experimenting in the kitchen baking up batches of our own oat-y concoctions! I have to say that Back to Nature's granolas are among our family's top favorites. ...

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