Did I find Tyson Breakfast Bread Bowls? Shopping Sam's Club

I have been a Sam's Club member for about 8 years. I love to get great deals and the sample days are super fun. Since having my son I have found my membership even more valuable to save money. My son has turned out to be a finicky eater, he is just like me when I was little. He likes food to be a certain way and he likes savory food.  We went shopping at Sam's Club this week in search of a new product. We were looking for Tyson Breakfast Bread Bowls.

The one thing I like to have for breakfast, even when its breakfast for dinner is a good juice to go with it. My son does not like plain Orange Juice since its too tart for him. But he does like SunnyD. I picked up a bottle while we were there. He loves and I mean loves bacon! When he saw it in the Breakfast section he ran over and tried to grab some out of the case.

I shop the Frozen Breakfast section all the time for my family. We are the kind of people who eat breakfast items at anytime of the day. Having a convenient way to serve breakfast always makes things easier. Sam's Club carries many great products for Breakfast. They have sweet and savor, pancakes, waffles, sandwiches and even Cinnabon! My son is a savory breakfast food eater. I try waffles, pancakes and more and he does not like them. He will eat fruit if I serve it along side some bacon so its a battle that I am learning to take the good with the not as good. I like French Toast sticks and often eat them for dessert too. I used to purchase the breakfast sandwiches until my son decided it was funner to take them apart and throw them.

#TysonBreakfast

 While looking at the great selection of Frozen Breakfast items at Sam's Club I spotted an item I thought was not yet in California stores. I was delighted to see the new Tyson Bacon Breakfast Bread Bowl. They are a bread bowl filled with Eggs, Bacon and Cheese. I love food in a bread bowl! This is a great idea, especially for my son. I try to get him to eat eggs but he can be picky about it. I think in a combo like this and it having cheese and bacon he will eat it. I look forward to trying these next week. We purchase Tyson products weekly. My husband loves the Boneless Skinless chicken for salads and entrees, my son loves the Fun Nuggets and Anytizers and I love all of it! #TysonBreakfast

After finding the Tyson Bacon Breakfast Bowls at my Sam's Club I thanked a manager for carrying them and my son and I continued to look around the store. I love to be a looky loo in there and see all the cool stuff. We checked out and then headed to the car to go get some Sam's Club gas. 

On the way out of our Sam's Club I saw a display set up to donate money for M.S. research and we donated. The door greeter at my store was super nice as she cheeked our receipt and drew a smiley face on it. Next week I will be trying the Tyson Bacon Breakfast Bread bowls with my family as we enjoy Breakfast for Dinner. I cant wait to share my thoughts on it with everyone.

You can find out more about the great Tyson Products including the new Tyson Bacon Breakfast Bread Bowls by following them on twitter and being a fan on facebook. Tyson has giveaways and contests often on their facebook page.

You can read my Google+ story about my shopping trip to Sam's Club for Frozen Breakfast items and see all the cool summer and spring items I spotted in the store.

 

*This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. 

All opinions expressed in this shop are my own and your experience may vary. #Cbias #TysonBreakfast

Welcome Spring!

I know it isn't quite Spring yet, but nothing says Spring as arrived more than tulips. A stroll through Pike Place Market in Seattle is the perfect place to buy fresh flowers. I love tulips for their simplicity and variety of available colors. Roses are beautiful, but a vase full of tulips is lovely and frugal. Tulips let me indulge my love of fresh flowers without breaking my budget.

Do you buy fresh flowers for yourself? What kind? What color? The few dollars I spend on tulips can make me feel happy all week. Now that is a good investment!

Hawaiian Snacks Chips Review and Giveaway

We are not huge snackers at our house but it seams that chips are one of the go-to items if someone wants a crunchy snack around here. My husband also brings his lunch to work everyday and usually makes a sandwich and what goes best with a sandwich? Some tasty chips!!



But they cannot be just any chips, the crunchier the better we say :) That is what we like about the Hawaiian Brand Snacks, they have awesome flavors and the crunch factor is perfect! The hubby really likes the Sweet Maui Onion, me on the other hand, I am a Luau BBQ kind of gal. Oh man are they tasty...mmmm.






The boys really seem to like the Sweet Maui Onion Rings.They are an airy, light weight ring and won't choke like they might on a harder chip. This kids can really pack them away :)

If you and your family are looking for a crunchy snack that is packed full of flavor try Hawaiian Snacks Products, you won't be disappointed!

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Win  Hawaiian Brand Snack Chips for your family to snack on.

 

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 *Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts March 7, 2012 and ends on March 14th, 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.

Home Depot Kids Day

Our little family

Our local Home Depot puts on a Kids Day the 1st Saturday of every month and it's FREE! We had heard about them and decided to take the children to see what it was all about. When we got there we were surprised at how nicely it was put together and fun it would be for the boys. We were not sure about Baby L (not the baby anymore so I am calling him Little L) would do, he is kind of young for tools and a structured task. I have to say he did really well, I just had to bust out a snack in the middle of it to keep him busy! But all in all it was good that we let him participate, he loved every second of it. All of the tools you need for the simple project were out. This month it was a little race car. They boys got to use wood glue and a hammer!! It was so cool to see them build their own little race car :)

My boys...hard at work :)

JJ concentrating so hard on hitting that hammer :)

Little L doing his thing!

It was a great family day and it was FREE!! I recommend you see if your local Home Depot offers this or something like it.

The Wii is NOT a Dvd Player

 While I was doing laundry I noticed my son got quiet, I gave it a few seconds since he was close by but after a bit I could her a bunch of noise. I went into the living room to find him shoving DVDs into the Wii saying "movie mama movie" It was nice he was trying to be helpful and put on his own movie lol but I had to explain to him the Wii is Not a Dvd player lol.

There was 4 Dvd discs inside the Wii and my son wanted them all back

Get A Healthier Digestive System By Taking 4X Pro-B Probiotics

In an effort to get healthier, I have decided to begin taking probiotics. 4X Pro-B Digestive Care is available online at Costco.com. It comes in a 63 tablet size, which is a nine week supply.
 

Good digestive health requires beneficial bacteria. 4x Pro-B contains four strains of natural, beneficial bacteria, including doctor-recommended B. Infantis. When taken daily, it helps maintain good digestive health with active probiotic bacteria. I was excited to receive my 4X Pro-B and begin taking it so that I can feel better and healthier. #DigestiveCare

Now that I have begun taking probiotics, I'm going to think about what else I can do to help improve my health. I know that what I eat plays a major role in my digestive health. I also know that when I eat better, I feel better.Whole grains are very good for you and they are a great source of fiber, something we all need. Yogurt also contains natural probiotics and is so delicious for breakfast. My favorite way to eat it is topped with strawberries.

I love vegetables and they are an important part of a healthy diet. The vegetables at the local Farmer's Market are plentiful and beautifully appealing. I like shopping here because I can find things that aren't always available in grocery stores.

I have gathered together some of my cookbooks so that I can learn to cook veggies in new and different ways. After taking my 4X Pro-B for just a few days, I am already feeling better and I know that adding vegetables to my diet will help even more in giving me good digestive health.

I try to eat organic whenever I can. Bell peppers are delicious cooked, or eaten raw with a healthy dip. Springtime means asparagus and I just love it roasted in the oven with olive oil and seasonings. Not eating vegetables and fruits on a regular basis really makes my digestive system feel sluggish. I'm really happy that I do enjoy eating them.

Another great way to eat healthy is to incorporate fish into your diet. Living in the Seattle area gives me access to the most wonderful fish markets. I love salmon and halibut and am always looking for new ways to cook it. I try to eat it a couple of times a week, but if I can't I take fish oil capsules. Eating fish helps heart health also.

I love reading magazines and some of my favorites are geared towards helping me to lead a healthy lifestyle. They inspire me to lead the best life I can. I have been reading Yoga Journal for years and it helps me to maintain my yoga practice. The magazines also feature great healthy recipes that I am going to start cooking more often.

Now that I'm concentrating on eating a healthier diet, it's time to get exercising. I love walking so it's time to put on my shoes and get going! Besides improving my digestive health, it would be great if I could lose a few pounds, too.

It was so easy ordering my 4X Pro-B Digestive Care on-line. I always trust Costco to give me great quality at a great price. Speedy, reliable delivery is also something I can count on here. I've taken the probiotics for three weeks now and I do feel much better. But I'm looking forward to feeling even healthier and looking for more good things I can do for myself. I'll keep you posted!

You can read about more of my efforts to live a healthier life and my shopping trip at Costco.com from my Google+ story here.

When I shop online I always make sure I check the facebook page for the company to see if there are any discounts, freebies or free shipping offers I did not know about. When shopping for my 4X Pro-B Probiotics I read on the Costco Facebook page about a free mouthwash sample.

*This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. 

All opinions expressed in this shop are my own and your experience may vary. #Cbias #DigestiveCare

Spring time brings out the Easter Bunny

At our local mall the store Children's Place hosted a Garden Party where they served cookies, lemonade and invited the Easter Bunny. My son is so sweet he waited his turn in line, waved to the lady dress as a fairy, he was all smiles. Until it was his turn to sit on the Easter Bunny's lap. He put his head down, his little arms went to his side all stumped down, then his little bottom lip stuck out like he was gonna cry. He shook his head and told me "no". It was so sad. He normally likes characters like Chuck E Cheese and our local baseball team mascot. I told him it was fine if he didn't want to sit with the bunny so I asked him if he would like to give the bunny a high five. He smiled but would not do it until he first saw me give the bunny a high five. He smiled ran up to the Easter Bunny and gave him a big high five. He did not sit in the Easter Bunny's lap but he left with a smile on his face and that made me happy. Maybe next year he will be ok with it, maybe not just as long as he is happy I will be happy too.

Plus it was Free Pretzel day at Aunt Annie's at the mall! We both got a pretzel and then played at the mall play center. It was a great day and free!

L-O-S Olivos Travel California

As a kid I was lucky enough to live all over California and some parts of Washington state. My absolute favorite place we lived was Los Olivos CA. One funny thing I remember is a time someone asked my sister Sam how do you spell Los Olivos and her reply was L-O-S Olivos! Its odd how small thing like that make you laugh and recall great childhood memories. I loved living in the small little town where there was one school for K-8 and only 1 class for each grade. When we first moved there me, Sam and our older brother were all in the same school. It was funny to see my older brother who had been in junior high suddenly go back to having recess.

I could write a hundred blog posts about living there from field trips I will never forget, the time our older brother saved Sam from being swallowed up by a river after falling off the home made boat we made, the creatures around us from red foxes, snakes, coyotes that ate our chickens, horse riding lessons, oh the memories are endless. And most important it was the place my little sister was born, making our family complete. I feel like I need to write each story down as to not ever forget living in the one place I would love to move back to.

Main road through Los Olivos.

They have filmed many movies there too. I remember sitting on a bench in the local town park where they filmed park of Return to Mayberry and I laughed as an adult watching the movie Sideways since I knew exactly where many of the places were. I was telling my husband oh hey I used to ride my bike right by there. Los Olivos has had other celebrity happenings there. Michael Jackson had his ranch there too. When I was in the 5th grade we had a creative writing teacher who on the way back from a reading program stopped at the gates of the ranch so we could all knock and ask if Michael was home. Its those kind of adventurous things that made it fun to live in a small town where we used to buy sarsaparilla and keep it in a brown bag and sit out side the corner store to make tourist think we were drunken hillbilly children LOL! Oh the things kids will do if bored.

So if you ever planning a trip to CA and you like art, wine, relaxation and a small quaint town I would recommend L-O-S Olivos.

Re-Play Recycled Milk Jug Kids Dishes and Cups Review and Giveaway

With a kid as wild as mine who throws things just to see how far they will fly having plastic dishware for him is a must have. I do not want plastics that are bad for the environment or my son. Thankfully there are companies like Re-Play. 

Re-Play products are free of BPA, PVC and Phthalates and manufactured, assembled and tested in the USA. Re-Play uses FDA approved plastics from recycled milk jugs to make their plates, bowls, sippy cups and utensils. I love the idea of using what would be trash into something that is useful. I always make sure to place my milk jugs into our recycling bin and now I know they do indeed get recycled. 

My favorite product is the Divided Plates. They come in a three pack and have 3 divided sections. My son seems to get annoyed if certain food items touch each other on his plate then he wont eat it. I was the same as a kid. I knew it was all going to be eaten I just did not want my flavors to mix. These plates are a great solution to that. They are deep enough to keep the food in there. Plus I love that it is a portion controlled plate. I have been trying to make sure my son is eating more balanced and these plates make it an easy visualization. My son loves to have apple sauce with his chicken but it has to be on the side not getting his chicken, these are perfect for that. I even used on of the plates for Mommy snack time for chips and dip.

The Utensils are great since my son loves to use them. He always tries to trade his for mine, he smiles and says "trade Mama" he makes me laugh, but now he does not want to trade as much since he has colorful ones that arent for babies but toddlers. The Bowls are great. They hold just enough for him and also for me as a snack size. The fun part is when I mix and match the colors of the bowl, spoon and plate. It looks great. 

The sippy cups are a bit heavier than my son is used to. They are nice since its recycled plastic but he drops them if I put too much in it. I am sure as he gets a little older he will be able to hold them better. They are heavy duty though since through all the dropping they are fine.

Another great thing about Re-Play is they are affordable and you can find them at most Walmart stores! 

GIVEAWAY

Win a set of Re-Play Dishes

 

To Enter This Giveaway: (mandatory entry before extra entries)

Which product from Re-Play would you like to have?

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 *Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts March 2, 2012 and ends on March 14th, 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.

I Love Color, But How To Decide Which One?

I was at my local Walmart the other day and the paint department displays caught my eye. Aren't these paint cards gorgeous? I love how they have brought in all the colors of nature. Who doesn't love the color of a beautiful yellow sunflower or the lovely green of veggies?

I am thinking about painting my bedroom which is currently white. Spring is just around the corner and I am looking for something new and different. But how to decide which color to pick? These colors are so pretty that I want them all! Do you have a hard time choosing a paint color? I'll let you know what I decide!

This has definitely become my motto!

I know we have all seen this by now. I bought this cup last week just because I thought it would be great to drink my afternoon tea out of when I'm on the go. But it just occurred to me that "Keep Calm and Carry On" is really something we should all try to do for our own sake. For my health and peace of mind, I'm going to start doing this.

Did you all know that this actually came from an old WWII poster in England? It was a proclamation from the Queen in hopes of keeping everyone calm and functional during the war years. So it's really just the thing to drink my tea out of. Maybe I should make some scones to go with it. Sounds yummy to me!

Hartstrings Kids Clothing Online Leap Year Sale Promo Code for 25% Off

Shopping online is almost a hobby for me! I love to find great buys with sales and using promo codes. I will not shop at a online store unless there is some sort of discount. Call me frugal but I feel its a great incentive to shop at a companies online store. You can find promo codes for a brand on their website newsletters, twitter and facebook accounts.

Shopping for my son online has to be my favorite thing to shop for. I can pick his size then go from there. He does not need to try stuff on and he wears anything I pick out for him. I recently learned about an online store Hartstrings.com 

The site is easy to navigate and I can even shop by size. It makes it much easier to shop that way. I often find something super cute only to realize its not in his size. This way I can see what I can select from and it makes it much more enjoyable to put together an outfit.

Hartstrings has super cute boys and girls clothing from size newborns to boys 14 and girls 16.  They have classic cute clothing for all occasions. Casual and formal clothing that your little ones will look great in. I have been wanting to get my sons pictures taken again and wanted a new outfit for him but also something he could wear afterward.

I have always wanted to get him a jean jacket but since he is growing like a weed I was never sure how long he could wear it. Now that he wears a 2T - 3T he seems to have stayed that size for this winter and upcoming spring. Corduroy has always been a favorite of mine. It has great texture and is just so cute on little boys. I found a great price on a classic denim jacket, tan corduroy pants and a green plaid button shirt to go with them making a nice outfit for my son. Plus I can mix and match the pants and jacket into his current wardrobe.

I found these three items all on sale and used a Promo Code. The total cost was only $39 for high quality clothing.

From now until midnight Wednesday February 29th 2012 Hartstrings.com is having a Leap Year Sale. You can save 25% off your order with the promo code: LEAP29

With the code my total went from $52 to $39! This would be a great opportunity to purchase some Spring and Easter clothing for the upcoming holidays. Many pictures will be taken and with Hartstrings your kids can look cute and stylish!

You can learn more about Hartstrings as well as keep up to date with sales and promo codes by following them on twitter and being a fan on facebook.

I even found super cute pajamas for only $13.60 before the 25% off. I would have gotten them too but they were not in my sons size.

*This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. 

All opinions expressed in this shop are my own and your experience may vary. #Cbias