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Brazi Bites, Delicious Brazilian Cheese Bread! #brazibites @brazibites

December 14, 2015 By

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I LOVE bread. Any kind of bread really, especially garlic bread and cheese bread. I especially love eating bread with my dinner. I was asked to try Brazi Bites, which are Brazilian Cheese Bread in 4 different flavors. These were featured on the tv show “Shark Tank” and looked so good!! I couldn’t wait to try them with my friends at a holiday gathering we had.

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These bites come in 4 different flavors: Original (cheddar & parmesan), Garlic Asiago, Jalapeño Pepper Jack, and Bacon (with cheddar and parmesan). Some of the many things I like about these bites is that they are: 100% Natural (all natural ingredients that you can pronounce), non-GMO, Naturally gluten-free and processed in a dedicated gluten-free facility, wheat free, no trans fat, no sugar and no artificial anything! The bacon ones are also used with Nitrate-free bacon. These are perfect for everyone!

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Getting the bites ready to pop in the oven!

Each bag contains 20 bites and come in a resealable pouch. What I really like is that the bites are flat on the bottom, so they won’t roll around on the pan. You cook them on parchment paper for 20 min at 400 degrees. Do not thaw them before putting them in the oven. I was fit a whole bag of 20 bites on 1 cookie sheet!

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Original bites and Asiago bites ready to be eaten!

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Bacon bites!!!

These are so delicious! I couldn’t stop eating them.  I love that the cheese inside isn’t runny and just the perfect consistency. My favorite flavor is the Garlic Asiago. All the flavors are not overpowering, and even my 4 year old son enjoyed the bacon ones. They are so addicting, the ladies at our get together loved them!

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Mommy Has To Work’s very own Anne Crane enjoying a delicious bite!

You cannot go wrong with these bites. They are perfect for an appetizer, with a meal, or just as a snack. I even dipped some in marinara sauce and WOW they go great with it! If you are looking for a healthy for you cheese bread, please give these a try. You WON’T be disappointed!

Please check out the website for more information including recipes, full ingredient lists, and where to purchase.

Connect with Brazi Bites: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest

***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.
Marijean

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

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Dinner And A Movie with Restaurantdotcom for only $30! #ad #restaurantdotcom

December 14, 2015 By
I received a Restaurant.com gift card for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own.

Specials by Restaurant.com Presents Dinner & a Movie
2 Movie Tickets + $100 Restaurant.com Card ONLY $30

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The holiday season is filled with hustle and bustle, and lots of running around. Specials by Restaurant.com and Restaurant.com are making it easy to grab some dinner and see a blockbuster flick at the theatre. Whether you want to see the cute animated Chipmunks,  Explore the galaxy with Star Wars,  or help Sherlock solve a mystery, the dinner and movie deal from Specials by Restaurant.com and Restaurant.com will let you take a step back from all of the holiday craziness, and to enjoy time with your family. This offer includes 2 Movie Tickets and a $100 Restaurant.com e-gift card for only $30!!!!

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Spend quality time with your family, or just you and your spouse!  Use your movie tickets to see any winter blockbuster hit here. Hurry – this offer ends Sunday, December 20 at 11:59 pm CT or when it’s sold out.

Restaurant.com and Specials by Specials by Restaurant.com make great gifts for everyone on your wish list. Connect with Restaurant.com on Facebook,  Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest and never miss their next great deal!

 

I received a Restaurant.com gift card for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own.
Marijean

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

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Smart Art Monthly Art Projects Review #smartartbox

December 13, 2015 By

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I love to paint! I am not a painter though by any means…I must follow step by step instructions for my masterpiece. Smart Art makes it easy to make monthly art projects in the comfort of your own home!

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Each month, your box will feature a range of top-shelf FULL SIZED art supplies – from acrylic paint to polymer clay – plus a project to go along with it to help teach and inspire your inner artist. These projects are for everyone since they include step by step instructions. Each month a different artist highlights their time period. Each monthly box is $49.95, no tax and free shipping within the U.S. You can cancel at any time.

Now, let me tell you about the December box I received. I received an acrylic paint kit, everything needed to make a beautiful winter landscape.

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THE SUPPLIES

  • Creative Inspirations Acrylic (6 PCS)
  • Simply Simmons Oil and Acrylic Brush Wallet (3 PCS)
  • 10-Well Plastic Paint Palette
  • Mona Lisa Pink Soap 4OZ
  • Creative Mark All Edge Media Cotton Canvas 8″X10″
  • Educational Pamphlet

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These are top quality supplies and I am very please with my December box. I have not made my art project yet, but once the holidays are over I can’t wait to sit down and start painting. Even my 7 year old daughter wants a subscription for herself!  This monthly subscription is great for anyone who loves to create fun art projects. This makes the perfect gift too, you can order just 1 box or 3 boxes as a gift. I love how I now don’t have to go out to those “Wine and Paint” classes all the time, I can spend the exact same amount and keep the art supplies as well!

You can purchase your monthly subscription here.

Connect with Smart Art: Website,  Twitter,  Facebook,  Pinterest, Instagram

 

***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

Marijean

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

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Gift Card Deals for the Holidays!

December 13, 2015 By

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Looking to get a gift card or two? Check out these specials. Valid through December 31st unless otherwise noted.

P.F. Chang’s:

P.F. Chang’s is offering a free $20 gift card with every $100 in gift cards purchased in-store or online at pfchangs.com/giftcards. Cards can be redeemed for food or drinks beginning Jan. 1at participating restaurants. Offer available in all P.F. Chang’s markets.

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Pollo Tropical:

Pollo Tropical guests will receive a $5-off coupon for every $25 gift card they purchase. The $5-off coupons will be valid for use in January at all company-owned Pollo Tropical locations. Guests can also plan holiday gatherings and parties with ease with Pollo Tropical catering for any size group with as little as one day’s notice. Guests can order by calling 866-769-7696 or by going online to order.pollotropical.com.

 

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Taco Cabana:

Taco Cabana guests will receive a $5-off coupon for every $25 gift card they purchase. The $5-off coupons will be valid for use in January at participating Taco Cabana locations. Offer available in all Taco Cabana markets.

 

Bruegger’s Bagels:

Bruegger’s Bagels is offering deals on gift card purchases and catering orders this holiday season that your audience will want to take advantage of. Gift cards: Guests will receive a $5 bakery bucks certificate for every $25 gift card they purchase. The $5 certificates will be valid for use from January 1, 2016 – March 30, 2016 in-bakery only at all Bruegger’s Bagels restaurants.

 

Catering: Guests can also plan holiday gatherings and parties with ease with Bruegger’s bagels’ catering for any size group with as little as one day’s notice. Guests can order by calling 855-776-0660 or by going online to catering.brueggers.com.  And from now until the end of the year, a $10 rebate will be applied to all catering orders over $75.

 

Main Event:

Main Event Entertainment is offering everyone who buys $25 in gift cards through Dec. 31 a free $10 bonus FUNcard. Gift cards can be purchased at any of Main Event’s 22 locations or online at mainevent.com/FUNcards. Offer available in all Main Event markets.

 

Salata:
Now through Dec. 30, Salata, is offering guests who purchase a $25 gift card a coupon for a free small salad (or wrap) on their next visit in (coupons valid through Dec. 31, 2015). Offer available in DFW, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, L.A. and Chicago.

 

Max’s Wine Dive:
For every $50 spent, guests will earn a $10 bonus card that can be redeemed January-February only. This will be available both as a physical gift card and through our new online gift card partner, QuickGifts. Offer available in Dallas, Houston and Denver. Max’s Wine Dive, locations and more information available at http://www.maxswinedive.com/

 

Etre Belle:

Now through Jan. 31, Etre Belle Beauty and Medical Spa is giving back to guests for the gifts they give to others. Purchasers of a $100 or more in gift certificates will receive a choice of a manicure, pedicure, massage or facial as a gift for themselves. Gift certificates can be purchased at Etre Belle Beauty and Medical Spa, located in NorthPark Center between Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. Contact the Spa, at (214) 369-1600, for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Dallas only).

 

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I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

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Bowls of Happiness and What Was It Like, Mr. Emperor? Children’s Book Review

December 11, 2015 By

 

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I was asked to do a book review on the books BOWLS of HAPPINESS and What Was It Like, Mr. Emperor?. My children love learning and hearing about different cultures, and always have many questions. These books have been great for understanding more about Chinese culture!

To introduce children to Chinese culture at an early age, China Institute in America released a four-book series called “We All Live in the Forbidden City.” The books are part of China Institute’s children’s programming, which aims to bridge the Asian culture gap through educational resources and regionals workshops.

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Here is a little about BOWLS of HAPPINESS: 

Piggy’s mom loves her so much that she has decided to make a special porcelain bowl just for her. As mom makes the bowl, Piggy enters the world being painted on its surface. There she meets and learns about the plants, animals, and other natural elements used on Chinese artworks and the messages of happiness and good-fortune that they convey.

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This book is beautifully Illustrated, and my 7 year old loves reading it. At the end of the book, it even tells you how you can make your own porcelain bowl! This book is hardcover and retails for $12.95, and you can purchase it on Amazon.

 

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Here is a little about What Was It Like, Mr. Emperor? 

Have you ever wondered what it was like to be the Emperor of China? In this book, readers will get the chance to ask the emperor all the questions they might have about life in the Forbidden City. How was the emperor chosen? What was school like? How did he celebrate his birthday? Who were his friends? What were his favorite foods? How hard did he have to work? Could he be punished?

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My daughter loved learning about the life of the Emperor, and about the people who lived in the palace. She had so many questions, and I loved seeing her so interested! This is a great book for kids to learn more about Chinese culture. This is a hardcover book and retails for $12.95. You can purchase it on Amazon.

 

For more information on these books, please check out these links: Website, Twitter

For more information about the China Institute: Facebook

 

***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

 

Marijean

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

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