Babies R Us What to Expect Event!

This week, Babies “R” Us and What to Expect are hosting two exciting events for expectant parents.

 

On Saturday, May 3 from 10 am – 12 pm, expectant parents can visit their local Babies “R” Us store to meet other new and expectant parents, check out What to Expect “Moms Love-It” Award winning products and have the chance to win great raffle prizes!

 

Any expectant parents unable to make an in-store event are encouraged to join the conversation on Twitter! On Thursday, May 1 from 2 pm – 3 pm EST, Heidi Murkoff (@HeidiMurkoff), What To Expect (@WhatToExpect) and Babies“R”Us (@BabiesRUs) will be answering new moms’ frequently asked questions about pregnancy, registering and preparing for baby. Participants will also have the chance to win exciting prizes!

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

New Kiss My Face Sun Protection for Kids!

With the new Kiss My Face Kids Sun Care Collection, kids can protect their skin all summer long with formulas that effectively block harmful UV rays with the use of Antioxidant Defenders™ that are free of parabens, oxybenzone and artificial fragrances. Whether mastering the biggest cannonball or setting up shops for the best lemonade stand, summer’s possibilities are endless thanks to Kiss My Face.

Kiss My Face Kids Defense™ with Air Powered Spray™ SPF 50

• Quick and easy application for hard to reach places with any angle Air Powered Spray™
• Formulated with a unique blend of Antioxidant Defenders™ for advanced protection
• $16.99 for 6 oz

Kiss My Face Kids Defense™ Mineral SPF 30

• Natural mineral sunscreen with Antioxidant Defenders™ for extra fun in the sun
• Gluten free and biodegradable
• $14.99 for 4 oz 

Cool Sport™ with Any Angle Air Powered Spray™ SPF 50

• Provides fast drying, any angle  Air Powered Spray™ protection
• Combines a blend of Antioxidant Defenders™ including chamomile, Vitamins C and E, with aloe and cucumber to instantly hydrate and cool skin
• $16.99 for 6 oz

We had the opportunity to test all of the products, and just like the Kiss My Face Body Wash I reviewed a few months ago, I love these! We go to the beach, and Disney World a LOT and I love that my kids are protected with a natural mineral formula, rather than something synthetic. 

You can purchase Kiss My Face Sun Care products at Whole Foods and online at KissMyFace.com. 
 
Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

Unbelievably Adorable Dress Up Costumes from Just Pretend Kids!

I have the cutest niece on the planet. Everyone who sees my little "buggie" agrees. She is downright adorable. So, when I was offered the chance to review an outfit from Just Pretend Kids, I knew exactly who was going to wear it.

I have so much fun taking pictures of Buggie, her amazing personality shines through in every photograph! I spend quite a bit of time looking for outfits to help showcase her uniqueness.

At Just Pretend Kids you can purchase one or all pieces of an outfit, I chose the "Watermelon Fairy" and it was perfect for her. It came with the Tutu, Leotard, Headband, Wand, and Wings. The price for the whole outfit was about $70, which is great for all the pieces! And, again, the pieces can all be purchased separately which I love!

The whole outfit was so easy to put on, and it's very soft on the skin, that was noticeable right away. Also, after Buggie wore the costume for the pictures, she ran around the park in it for an hour, and I cannot even begin to tell you how many moms came and asked me where I got the outfit! I also noticed when we went home, the outfit was still in really great shape, I figured she would have gotten it caught on something or it would start coming apart (we have had tutus in the past that didn't last long) but this one looked perfect!

There are several other outfits available from the "Fruit Collection" like Lemon and Strawberry! If you are looking for something like a costume, I am really excited about this one!

 

This is the "Court Empress" and looking at it, it looks so nice and really well made. It's available for $68. 

Just Pretend Kids also has costumes for toddlers and boys! Check out all they have to offer here.

A note from the owner of Just Pretend Kids "Our Just Pretend® tutus, wands, wings, accessories and children costumes are made with these same values for quality, comfort and value in mind. When you hold our costumes you will feel how soft they are. We use the finest tulle with just the right finish to make our tutus. Our wands are made to minimize danger from sharp points or dangerous materials. We do not sell any items that we would not want our own children or grandchildren to wear or play with."

 

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

Chick-Fil-A's New Grilled Chicken and Giveaway!

 

Recently, Casey and I were invited to try the new grilled chicken at Chick-Fil-A.We were super excited to get a tour of the kitchen and learn about how the new grill took 11 years to perfect!

The all new Grilled Chicken has been marinated to hold a wonderful season of lemon, garlic, sea salt and savory herbs to take your taste buds to a whole new level. 

 

The new grilled chicken is so amazingly juicy and tender. My favorite menu item has always been the "Cool Wrap" and when I tried it with the new grilled chicken, I right away noticed the chicken was not at all bland..the kids even tried the grilled nuggets and loved them!

One menu item I hadn't tried before was the Chick-fil-a Club which is on a wheat bun with Colby-Jack cheese ,lettuce, tomato, applewood smoked bacon and of course a new grilled chicken breast.

This sandwich is for sure a new favorite!

5 Winners will receive 1 Chick-fil-a gift card which for the months of May, June and July you will receive a product, for the month of May you get a grilled chicken sandwich for June a grilled chicken club and for July a choice of either grilled chicken sandwich. Contest open to U.S. residents only. 

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Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

Fiber One 90 Calorie Bars

The Soft Baked Bars are like a combination of cookie mixed with a granola bar. Its a really great treat for in between meals, it has 20% of the daily recommended fiber.




My kids school is very enthusiastic about snacks brought to school, but they have to be healthy. Thanks to Fiber One I am allowed to pack this as a snack and my kids really enjoy the taste. The new Fiber One 90 Calorie Soft Baked Bars in Caramel Sea Salt were a great surprise for my kids, they came home wanting more.

Go get yourself a box before its to late, you can find the Caramel Sea Salt only at Target. Check for your local Target here, and see all the great products Fiber One carries here.
 Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

Earth Day: Go Green with Jamba Juice!

Earth Day is right around the corner on April 22 and there is no better way to celebrate then by going green with Jamba At Home Smoothies Green Fusion Smoothie. The healthy snack is made with healthy, simple ingredients. Green Fusion combines green apple, mango, pineapple, kiwi, banana, broccoli, spinach and spirulina to offer a sweet yet hearty smoothie appropriate for morning commutes, post-workout recovery or a better-for-you snack. Each serving (eight-ounces) provides a full serving of fruit and an excellent source of seven vitamins, including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, and vitamins B1 and B6 with only 120 calories.

I was asked to try the Green Fusion and let you know my thoughts. I am going to tell you, I love it. There is spinach along with other green fruits like kiwi, apple, mango. I really wanted to see what Xander thought though, because he is my smoothie drinker, he has at least one a day, and I wanted to see if he would notice the spinach (and broccoli).

He didn't! I didn't tell him it was in there, because he would probably not want to drink it knowing that, but what he doesn't know won't hurt him!

You can purchase the Jamba Juice Smoothies in most major supermarkets for about $2.99 a package which makes 2 smoothies.

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Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

Home Made No Bake Peanut Butter Bars with Good Cook

As a part of the Good Cook Kitchen Experts Program, I recently received a Sweet Creations Mold from  along with an adorable spatula which says Hop into Spring. It took me all of about 1 minute to figure out what I was going to make..Homemade Peanut Butter Bars!

I think I ate about 20 lbs of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups when I was pregnant with my boys. I had such a hard time keeping food down..but that was one thing that always stuck!

I really love that I got to try making my own homemade version (which was MUCH cheaper than the store bought) and the kids said they were way better too!

What you need:
2 bags of milk chocolate (or dark if you prefer!)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar

This recipe was really super easy.

First, you melt the first bag of chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl for about 30 seconds, stir, 30 seconds more and then you should be able to stir until smooth..poor quickly into the Sweet Creations mold and let sit for about 10 minutes or until firm. While that sits, on low speed in a mixer, combine the peanut butter and the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Spoon evenly over the chocolate. Finally, repeat the melting process on the 1nd bag of chocolate chips and spread that over the layer of peanut butter. I let mine harden in the refrigerator for about 3 hours before breaking apart.




Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

Gorton's New Artisan Recipe Fish

Since we are trying to eat healthier, Gorton's is a big part of our menu. We are so excited that there are 4 new flavor choices to choose from.

Artisan Recipe Fillets Roasted Garlic & Italian Herb
Artisan Recipe Fillets Lemon & Cracked Peppercorn
Artisan Recipe Fillets Southwest Tortilla
Artisan Recipe Fillets Southern Style

I recently bought the 2 flavors for my family to try, Artisan Recipe Fillets Roasted Garlic & Italian Herb and
Artisan Recipe Fillets Lemon & Cracked Peppercorn. The first one we all tried was the Artisan Recipe Fillets Roasted Garlic & Italian Herb, both were very good, we definitely loved the Lemon & Cracked Peppercorn! Using my new Ninja 3 in 1 Cooker, I was able to have dinner on the table in 15 minutes!

You can find this great new products in the frozen section of your local grocery store. Check out all the other great products from Gorton's along with recipes, coupons and more by clicking here. You can also connect with Gorton's on one or all of their media sites by clicking the link your interesting in.
Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Check out Gorton's giveaway, enter the Real Solutions Sweepstakes between March 3 and April 21.


Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

Sofia the First: The Floating Palace DVD

She's making waves and exploring the water world in SOFIA THE FIRST: THE FLOATING PALACE on Disney DVD April 8th! Witness her transform into a mermaid to help save her new mermaid friends from danger and be on the look out for Princess Ariel's cameo. The DVD includes three bonus episodes and FREE exclusive friendship bracelets! 

Do YOU believe in mermaids? You will – when you set sail on a magical full-length adventure under the sea with Sofia the First! After Sofia helps a young mermaid named Oona, Sofia’s amulet grants her the power to transform into a mermaid and visit her new friend’s secret underwater kingdom. But when Cedric (disguised as a sea monster) plots to steal Oona’s enchanted Mermaid Comb, danger surfaces for both worlds. With a little help from special guest, Princess Ariel, Sofia embarks on an adventure to rescue Oona. Overflowing with oceans of song-filled fun – plus three more exciting episodes – Sofia the First: The Floating Palace proves that when families and friends work together, they can weather any storm and save the day!

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

New Stacy's Pretzel Thins

I already love Stacy's products like the pita chips yum, and the bagel chips which I grew up eating, now another reason to love Stacy's, Pretzel Thins.   

Stacy's Pretzel Thins are a great tasting crispy baked pretzel with little salt and taste great. You can purchase them at most major retail stores. They come in both Simply Naked which is your everyday pretzel and Honey Dijon  which is really good. The Honey Dijon is by far my favorite I enjoy working on a bag of Stacy's Pretzel Thins while waiting to pick up my kids from school, when watching a movie or whatever else where I can sit and relax. 

My kids really enjoy Stacy's Pretzel Thins as well, they can finish out a bag in about 30 mins or less between the 5 of them. I really like that I know that my kids are eating something more healthy than eating on sweets and sugars.  My kids take Stacy's Pretzel Thins to school with them as a snack, they help fill them until lunch or when they get out of school so they are able to focus better than wondering when they can eat something.  Stacy's Pretzel Thins are a great alternative to your common snack.  Check out all the great products from Stacy's by clicking here. 



Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.

New Ninja 3 in 1 Cooking System Review

The innovative Ninja® 3-in-1 Cooking System boasts a revolutionary surround heat technology that allows you to create complete meals faster, healthier, juicier and more flavorful all in one pot!

I am in LOVE with my Ninja 3 in 1 Cooking System. At first thought when I saw it was a bigger crock pot, but I was wrong not only can you use it like a crock pot, you can also use it as an oven and stovetop. I decided to try a recipe I created for Scalloped Potatoes.

Scalloped Potatoes:

Ingredients: 
1 package frozen hash brown potatoes
1 package cream cheese (8 oz) 
1/2 cup half & half
1 cup whole milk
8oz shredded cheese

Directions: 
Combine all ingredients in the Ninja and set it on "oven" 350 degrees for about 20 mins and you have a perfect side dish. 

Some of the features of the Ninja 3 in 1 Cooking System are: 

• Enjoy steam infused roasting, steam infused baking and fast one-pot meal making
• This stovetop, oven and slow cooker in one features 6 convenient functions: steam roast, bake, sear, slow cook, simmer and saute
• Other highlights include digi-dial oven controls (from 250° F - 425° F) with a 6-hour timer function, programmable slow cooker with low, high and buffet settings plus auto keep warm
• Comes complete with a high-domed roasting lid, removable 6-qt. professional nonstick pot, extra-large removable roasting rack with easy-grip handles, multi-purpose pan and silicone petite muffin tray.

You can check out all the great recipes to make in your Ninja 3 in 1 Cooking System here.

Check out more about the Ninja 3 in 1 Cooking System by clicking the link here, also explore all things Ninja by clicking here. You can find most Ninja Products in major retail stores. 

Become a fan of Ninja by joining one of their social media sites:
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New Skillet Meals from Evol

evol Skillet Meals are a new easy way to have an all natural meal for 2 in under 10 minutes!

Xander and I had the Grilled Chicken Parmesan for dinner a few nights ago, and I was shocked he asked for seconds! My picky eater definitely loved it..the taste was great and it was SO easy!

The Uncured Bacon Mac & Cheese was really good...since we don't eat pork, we had to pick out the bacon, but the creamy mac and cheese was definitely worth the extra work for us!

I really enjoyed the meal as well as the rest of my family, what I liked it how fast it was to get a "home cooked" meal. It really only took 10 minutes. The sauce and cheese were cut up into sections to make for a easy fast melt, all you have to do is pour into a skillet (I added olive oil to keep it from sticking) and stir.

The new Skillet Meals from Evol come in 6 great flavors the two I mentioned and:
Thai Style Curry Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Butternut  Squash & Sage Ravioli

Look for these great products and more at your local health food store like Whole Foods. Visit their website by clicking here.




Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned in this post to help facilitate my review. All opinions are mine and I was not influenced in any way. Please contact Paige@7kidsandus.com with any questions.