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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Strawberry Shortcake has two great new DVDs out just in time for spring! Plus two great recipes



Everyone’s Berry Best Friend Returns in Two Fun-Filled Adventures Arriving on DVD March 6

Strawberry Shortcake is back just in time for Spring and is so sweet you will need two helpings!  Touching the hearts of children for decades, this wildly successful franchise is back with two more magical tales, Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Brick Road and Strawberry Shortcake: Bloomin’ Berry Garden! First, Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Brick Road follows Strawberry and her friends as they retell the classic “Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”  We love Wizard of Oz and Strawberry Shortcake so you bet my girls adore this movie. It is fun and a great classic spin-off of the original movie. Definitely worth owning!

Next, Strawberry Shortcake: Bloomin’ Berry Garden shows that it’s time for garden growing fun with Strawberry and her friends as they prepare for the Spring Flower Festival! This one was great time for us since we just started the spring cleaning and gardening at our own house. It got my kids motivated to do our own garden. They loved the movie!

Here are some awesome recipes that you and your kids can do together and enjoy because they are delicious! The traditional strawberry shortcake recipe is a traditional family favorite, but there are plenty of other new, delicious berry-inspired desserts to try too! This feature will give families some tips and tricks for making fun, yummy Strawberry Shortcake-inspired desserts!

Berry S’Mores
This take on a classic summer treat is sure to please the kids without giving them an insane sugar high! 

Ingredients:
graham crackers 
softened cream cheese 
sliced berries 
(adding in chocolate is optional as these are delicious without it). 

Directions:
Just break the graham cracker in half, spread about a table spoon of cream cheese on one side, add some berries on top, and put the other half of the graham cracker on top. Now you have an easy, delicious, healthy s’more to enjoy!

Strawberry Trifle
A yummy strawberry trifle is the perfect treat to eat while enjoying the new Strawberry Shortcake DVDs! 

Ingredients:
 four tablespoons of sugar
two pints of fresh strawberries (chopped)
four ounces of softened cream cheese
two cups of whipping cream
one pre-made pound cake
one half cup of melted, seedless raspberry jelly

Directions:
First, stir two tablespoons of sugar into the sliced strawberries. Next, beat the remaining two tablespoons of sugar into the cream cheese. Whip the cream until stiff peaks form, and then gently fold the cream into the cream cheese/sugar mixture. Then, cut the pound cake into slices that are about 1/3 inch thick. Arrange a layer of those slices at the bottom of a glass bowl (or a festive clear glass container of your choosing), then drizzle with the melted jelly. Next, add a layer of strawberries and a layer of the cream cheese mixture. Continue layering, making sure that the last layer is the cream cheese mixture. Garnish with strawberries. 

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

The Natural Dentist Mouthwash review

The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Mouth Rinse is clinically proven to:

*Reduce and prevent bleeding gums
*Protects against gingivitis
*Kill germs
*Reduces plaque
*Freshens breath
*Contains Aloe Vera gel as its active ingredient to help prevent bleeding gums
*Also contains other natural medicinal components such as Echinacea, goldenseal, calendula, and grapefruit *seed extract that help calm gum inflammation

The Natural Dentist line is powered by nature, proven by science. The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Anti-Gingivitis Rinse DOES NOT contain alcohol or artificial ingredients, making it natural and healthy for your mouth. However, unlike other natural products, The Natural Dentist tests its products in controlled studies. Universities, oral care experts, periodontists, and dental hygienists continually evaluate the products, ingredients and effectiveness. The Natural Dentist products are not tested on animals; research is conducted with human volunteers and laboratory tests. View research studies, publications and abstracts at http://www.stopbleedingnaturally.com/clinicalstudies.php.

The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Rinse is available at all several major retailers nationwide including Walgreens, Rite Aid, Whole Foods and more for an average retail price of $7.49. To see a complete list of stores and the entire line of The Natural Dentist products, visit http://www.stopbleedingnaturally.com.

Stay connected to The Natural Dentist on Facebook for healthy mouth info, product details and fun giveaways: www.facebook.com/thenaturaldentist

Our Opinion:
My kids love the taste and ease of the use of this mouthwash. My oldest has taken it over. I like that it is natural and helps her gums since she has braces on. It has also really helped her dragon breath haha. I definitely would recommend this mouthwash.

150 BEST INDIAN THAI, VIETNAMESE & MORE SLOW COOKER RECIPES

Do you love slower cooker recipes like I do? How about Indian, Thai, and Vietnamese recipes? Well if you do I got a awesome recipe book for you. It's called 150 BEST INDIAN THAI, VIETNAMESE & MORE SLOW COOKER RECIPES. It has some wonderful recipes like Spicy Coconut Chicken curry and Pork rendang. These recipes are to die for and so easy to make. You have to try them.

About the book:
Slow cookers and curries really are a perfect match made in culinary heaven, because slow cooking spices allows them to gradually release their essential oils and fragrance, creating tantalizing and aromatic sauces while even the most economical cuts of meat becomes succulent and tender.
These tempting recipes use ingredients found at your local grocer, without compromising authentic flavor. The wonderfully varied collection also includes more than 40 recipes for rice, chickpeas, lentils, beans and peas, in addition to tasty curries, such as:

• Spiced Prawn & Pineapple Curry • Bangkok Sour Pork Curry • Kali Dhal • Burmese Golden Rice
• Butter Chicken • Pork Rendang • Filipino Green Papaya Curry • Saag Dhal • Lamb Biryani • Creamy Spinach & Tomato Dhal

You’ll also find delicious and creative twists on accompaniments, along with slow cooker know-how such as preparing various types of food for the slow cooker. You’ll delight in the authentic, sumptuous dishes, not to mention the vast amount of time you’ll save in the kitchen.

So pick up 150 BEST INDIAN THAI, VIETNAMESE & MORE SLOW COOKER RECIPE book today!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Tasty Tuesday Recipe

Ham with Apple Juice, Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze

Ingredients:
1 10-pound ham with rind
1 cup Tree Top Apple Juice
½ cup Dijon mustard
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
¼ cup honey

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place ham in large roasting pan and pour apple juice over top.

2. Cover ham with parchment paper, then cover ham and roasting pan with heavy-duty foil, sealing tightly at the edges of the pan.

3. Bake ham until thermometer inserted into center of ham, registers 145 degrees (should take approximately 3 hours 45 minutes). Remove ham from oven, and increase oven temperature to 375 degrees.

4. Remove foil and parchment from ham. Drain and discard liquids from roasting pan.

5. Cut off rind and all but ¼ inch thick layer of fat from ham and discard. Using long sharp knife, score fat in 1 inch wide, ¼ inch deep diamond pattern.

6. Spread mustard evenly over fat layer on ham.

7. Pat brown sugar over mustard coating, pressing firmly to adhere.

8. Drizzle honey evenly over and bake ham until it is well glazed, approximately 30 minutes. While baking, spoon any mustard and sugar glaze that slides into roasting pan back over ham.

9. Transfer ham to serving platter, let cool at least 45 minutes. Slice and serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

Thanks to treetop for this amazing recipe!


About Tree Top
Since 1960, Tree Top has provided premium, quality juices, fruit based products and ingredients to consumers and most of the world’s leading food manufactures.  The grower-owned co-operative is based in heart of Washington’s apple country.  With more than 1,000 growers, the co-op creates the widest array of fruit-based products and ingredients available on the market.  Tree Top’s passion and attention to quality and craftsmanship make it the first choice for customers. For more information, visit www.treetop.com.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Tasty Tuesday Recipe

Baby Spinach Salad with Berries

Ingredients:
1 cup Archer Farms Blueberry Nut Trail Mix ($6.99)
2/3 cup Archer Farms Raspberry Acai Vinaigrette ($2.99)
1 bag baby spinach
½ cup thinly sliced red onions

Directions:
Toss all ingredients together in large bowl and serve. Garnish with fresh raspberries, if desired. I like to use strawberries and other fruits as well. You can even add some Feta cheese or bleu cheese or even mozzarella. Just spruce it up to whatever your heart desires. But know this is healthy and delicious and extremely addicting.

Monday, March 19, 2012

X Out acne treatment for teens review follow up & Giveaway ends 3-30

If you remember a couple weeks ago I posted about my oldest daughter using X Out acne treatments and now I am back to share how the treatments are going. We were quite excited to try something gentle enough for her skin and help her complexion and make her feel confidant about her face. So how is it going?

Overall we are very impressed with the system. We have seen quite a change in her complexion already. She has less acne and breakouts. Her skin is smoother and more regulated with the oils and dry spots. Everything is now even and she loves it. She feel like it totally helped her skin and have less pimples. She felt it was very easy to use and didn't take very long to do it. That is great for her because for a 13 year old she is always to busy to do anything lol. She loves that it is only one step to do instead of 3 or more like other systems. That is her favorite thing because she can do it fast and be done. She now will not even think about trying something else. She says she is a X Out acne treatment "lifer" as she calls it. Haha teens! Another great thing about the X Out program was the QR code video. She loved watching it and it definitely made the wait time go alot faster for her.
Before
After 
We are in love with X Out! So if you have a teen that is dealing with acne and complexion issues you have to try X Out acne treatments. You will be glad you did and so will your teen.

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I wrote this review while participating in a test drive campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of X Out and received a X Out product sample to facilitate my review, one to giveaway, and a promotional item to thank me for participating.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Tasty Tuesday recipe & French's mustard review

Who do you think of when you think of mustard? The first thing that comes to my mind is French's. I love French's. I have used it for years over every other brand. I use the plain yellow for hot dogs, hamburgers, and even to dip my pretzels in. There's nothing better than French's yellow mustard. Well except French's Honey mustard dipping sauce. My kids love this one for our homemade chicken nuggets. Another awesome French's mustard is their Dijon mustard. It has a bit of a tang but so good as sauce on fish and sandwiches and more. Here is a awesome French's recipe.

Salmon with Dijon sauce
Ingredients:
4 (6 oz.) salmon fillets
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup FRENCH'S® Dijon Mustard
3 tbsp. olive oil
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. minced garlic

Directions:
SEASON salmon with salt and pepper. Place into greased baking dish, skin side down.

MIX remaining ingredients. Reserve 1/3 cup sauce. Spread remaining sauce over salmon pieces.

BAKE salmon at 400°F for 10 to 15 min. until salmon is cooked through. Serve with the reserved mustard sauce.
So try this recipe today and check out French's website for more awesome recipes and don't forget to pick up some of their great mustards at your local supermarket!

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Woolite Complete review

You are probably familiar with common washing problems, such as your favorite dress or T-shirt fading, your shirt shrinking. Even clothing getting misshaped in the wash. Yep those are the times you want to just scream. Well I found a solution to wasting all the money from throwing out your favorite clothing. It's called Woolite Complete.

Woolite Complete gives all your clothes the right balance of cleaning and caring. It doesn't contain harsh ingredients, so it won't cause stretching, shrinking or fading. With Woolite Complete, you can keep all your clothes looking like new! I always thought of Woolite for delicates and fabric softeners but not any more. It is for everything. I used it  and used it again and again. I was completely shocked on how well it works and how my clothes looked and felt after using Woolite Complete. It has become a must have in my laundry cabinet.

So if you haven't tried Woolite Complete yet you have to try it. Head out to your local store and pick some up today. You will be glad you did!

Thanks to smiley360.com and woolite for sending me a sample to facilitate my review. This in no way altered my opinions of the product but just help me review it and give my honest opinions.

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals review and giveaway ends 3-23

I love cranberry juice plus I know how good it is for you. I drink it alot for my kidneys. I also love giving it to my kids because it is so beneficial to their health. So when I got the chance to try out Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals  you bet I couldn't wait. I mean less sugar and less calories but more cranberry. You bet that is what I wanted to hear.

Some appealing facts about Cranberry Naturals it has 40% less sugar, it is sweetened with  Truvia , there are no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners, there are 20% more real cranberry juice than leading brand and all the benefits of cranberry juice but far less sugar/calories. So how does it taste? Awesome! Just like the regular cranberry juice. I couldn't taste a difference but I knew it was better and that's what I loved about it!

So if you love cranberry juice but hate all the sugar and calories in it you have to try Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals. I know you will love it as much as I do. So head out to the store and get some today! Plus check out their Facebook page.

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Immortals On DVD and Bluray March 6th

IMMORTALS
 on 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack,Blu-ray Triple Play and DVD March 6

Synopsis:
 One brave warrior, touched by the gods, must overcome all odds to save mankind from a merciless and powerful tyrant when IMMORTALS comes to Blu-ray and DVD on March 6th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Directed by visionary filmmaker Tarsem Singh (The Cell, The Fall) and written by Charles Parlapanides and Vlas Parlapanides, the home entertainment release is chock-full of must-see bonus features including an alternate beginning, two alternate endings, deleted scenes and an amazing graphic novel, creating the ultimate viewing experience.

From the producers of 300, Mark Canton, Gianni Nunnari, and Relativity’s CEO Ryan Kavanaugh, IMMORTALS explodes off the screen with action-packed battles, mythological adventure and an all-star cast including: Henry Cavill (Superman: Man of Steel), Luke Evans (Robin Hood), Kellan Lutz (Twilight), Isabel Lucas (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen), Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire), Stephen Dorff (Public Enemies), John Hurt (Hellboy) and Mickey Rourke (Iron Man 2). In this epic tale of vengeance and destiny, power-mad King Hyperion (Rourke) threatens to destroy all of humanity on his maniacal quest to obtain the ultimate weapon – the legendary Epirus Bow that gives the power to unleash war on both Heaven and Earth. But Theseus (Cavill), a heroic young villager chosen by the gods, rises up to stop Hyperion’s brutal rampage. With supernatural help from the beautiful oracle Phaedra (Pinto), Theseus embraces his destiny and leads a fierce band of warriors in a desperate fight for the future of mankind.

Our Opinion:
I am usually not a fan of history and war movies but my husband is so I usually try to watch them. I am so glad I actually sat down and watched this one. I got into it. I loved it. It was fun of action, drama, love and really kept you into it. My husband loved it and so did my mom. Overall I think this is a awesome movie and I would definitely watch it again and recommend it to anyone. So head out and pick it up today!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Smart for life bars review

The number one New Years resolution every year is to eat better and lose weight. So how many of you are eating healthier and trying to find foods that taste good and are good for you? How many of you are on a high protein diet like for P90X or whatever? Well I got some news for you. I found another great protein bar that is great for you and your diet. It is called Smart for Life bars. They are delicious and healthy and help you make it through the day. Best part they are pretty good priced compared to some bars out there. Best part they got awesome flavors like chocolate chip cookie, oatmeal raisin, banana chocolate chip granola and more. You have to check them out!


Smart for Life: 180 calories/ 18g protein
This Protein Blend provides you with a balanced amino acid blend from many sources to help you gain muscle and keep your hunger under control. Smart for Live only uses canola oil – oil packed with Omega-3 Fatty Acids which means it’s actually good for you and your heart.  http://www.smartforlife.com/ , Box of 12/ $15.00

Mama I want to sing on DVD feb. 14 review

MAMA, I WANT TO SING!
 on DVD February 14
Rated PG

Synopsis:
Talented but naïve, Amara Winter (multi-platinum selling artist Ciara) is a young gospel singer who dreams of pop stardom. Raised in a tight-knit community, Amara is discovered by agents who quickly propel her to the top with recording sessions and television appearances. Soured by the sudden media attention, Amara’s preacher mother (Emmy Award®-winner Lynn Whitfield, Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story) implores her to stay grounded. Amara faithfully pursues her music career even in the face of creating a strained relationship with her mother, and turns to her father (Grammy Award®-winner Marvin Winans, I Can Do Bad All By Myself) and Sister Carrie (Grammy Award®-winner Patti LaBelle, “A Different World”) for support. On her way to the limelight, Amara must learn to navigate the often-treacherous world of celebrity and find a way to remain true to herself and to her family.

Our Opinion:
Me and my oldest two daughter loved it. We are music lovers in our house and to see the trails and hurdles she went through just to do something she loved was amazing. No one is perfect and there is always going to be that one person who doesn't like what you are doing but its learning to overcome it especially to do what you love. This is a great family movie and we give it 2 thumbs up. So head out and get it today!