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Craving a Chocolate Bar? Try a YummySnack® Bar™! Review and Giveaway #YummySnack @YummyHealthTips #Review #Giveaway

April 18, 2016 By Marijean

I love candy bars! That is my biggest snack weakness, hand me a full bag of any type of candy bar and the bag will be empty within an hour. I have always tried to pick healthier snacks, but when you are craving a chocolate bar you need a chocolate bar! I was able to sample YummySnack® Bars™ which are a healthier alternative to a candy bar/chocolate bar.

Here is some info on Yummy Health:

Our products are much lower in sugar and processed starches—ingredients that can cause weight gain, cravings, and mood swings—than typical junk foods and even many so-called “healthy” snacks.

We use real natural ingredients with real nutrients, like cocoa, coconut, almond butter and flax seed in our YummySnack^® Bar™, and real Wisconsin cheese and seasonings in our YummySnack^® Chips™, for clean energy that won’t have them bouncing off the walls and crashing moments later!

It’s not just what we put in, but what we leave out: you won’t find gluten, hydrogenated oils, trans fats, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, artificial flavors or preservatives in any of our YummySnack^®products.

I received 7 varieties of the YummySnack bars to try. The flavors I received are Cookie Dough, Brownie, Chocolate, Coconut, Peppermint, Peanut Butter and Caramel Nut. Each bar, regardless of flavor, is Gluten Free, Low sugar (5-8 g, compared to the 20+ g of regular candy bars), High fiber (up to 10 grams), Protein (from 3-10 g), and 100% of your Omega-3s for the day(no fish taste, just awesome chocolate taste). It makes me feel good knowing I am not filling my body with tons of fat and sugar when I am craving a candy bar.

The first flavor I tried was the Cookie Dough. This flavor was really good, tasted just like a chocolate chip cookie but less sweet. This bar also kept me completely full until it was dinner time 5 hours later. This is huge for me since I am always snacking during the day because I seem to never stay full. I am also a big fan of the Peppermint flavor, chill these in the fridge or freezer and they taste just like a peppermint patty! My husband really enjoyed the Coconut, he said the taste and texture is the same as the Mounds candy bar. All of the flavors are really delicious, and I can’t wait to purchase more to have for my kids and for myself.

Coconut bar

These are perfect for cravings, and also for kids that want a chocolate bar. They will love the variety of flavors offered, and you can feel good knowing you gave them something healthier than your average candy bar. YummyHealth also makes YummySnack Chips! To check out all the varieties of chips and bars, please click here.

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GIVEAWAY

Would you like to try YummySnack Bars? Yummy Health is giving away $100 worth of Yummy Snack Bars that would consist of brownie flavors, coconut, chocolate, cookie dough, peanut butter, and a sample of the new flavor coming out which is caramel nut. US only, giveaway ends 4/29. Good Luck!!

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***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

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

Step Into Spring With Delicious New Flavors From Tastykake! #Review #Recipe @Tastykake

April 15, 2016 By Marijean

Spring is finally here! To me, it felt like winter would never end! I am ready for warmer weather and to enjoy some yummy spring goodies. Tastykake has come out with a spring line of delicious flavors to make you happy that spring has sprung!!

Spring Limited Edition Mini Donuts

Tastykake’s new Peach Cobbler Mini Donuts capture the mouthwatering taste of peach cobbler inside a peach flavored donut covered in a sweet cobbler crumble.
Strawberry Mini Donuts transform strawberry flavor into a mini donut form featuring a strawberry flavored donut with traditional powdered sugar coating.
Peach Cobbler Mini Donuts are available in 11.5 oz. bags and the Strawberry Mini Donuts are available in 10 oz. bags.
Both Mini Donut flavors have an estimated retail price of $2.99.
For added convenience, Tastykake Peach Cobbler Mini Donuts are also available in 3.4 oz. six-count single serve packages. Strawberry Mini Donuts are available in 3.0 six-count single serve packages. Both have an estimated retail price of $1.79.

Spring Limited Edition Kandy Kakes

Tastykake is bringing back it’s sweet Lemon and Strawberry Kandy Kakes just in time for spring. Lemon Kandy Kakes feature a white coated vanilla sponge cake with a lemon creme filling. Strawberry Kandy Kakes are white coated vanilla sponge cakes with a strawberry creme filling.
Both Kandy Kakes are available in 8 oz. six-count boxes and have an estimated retail price of $4.49.

I was able to sample some of their new flavors. TastyKake has always been a go to snack in my home, I am so excited about the new variety of flavors. My favorites are the Strawberry and Lemon Kandy Kakes. They have such a sweet and rich flavor to them. I love snacking on them while I am enjoying a cup of coffee. Both of my children love the different flavored donuts. Powder sugar coated with sweet fruit flavors. They have been asking every day for a week now if they can eat them for breakfast every morning! These are perfect to enjoy outside on your back porch during the beautiful spring weather. Definitely give these a try soon!

Peach, Strawberry and Orange Mini Donuts

Lemon and Strawberry Kandy Kakes

Tastykake has created a delicious and easy spring recipe to make with the Lemon Kandy Kakes!

Lemon Kandy Kake Cheesecake Cups

Ingredients:

Lemon Kandy Kakes
8 oz. cream cheese
1 cup confectionary sugar
1 cup whipping cream
1 jar of lemon curd
Whipped cream to top

Instructions:

Combine cream cheese, sugar and whipping cream into large mixing bowl for the “cheesecake” filling.
In a small jar, break up Lemon Kandy Kakes to form the bottom layer, or the “crust”.
Layer on about two spoonfuls of the cheese mixture and one spoonful of the lemon curd.
Top with whipped cream and enjoy!

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***I was given product samples 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

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

THE JUNGLE BOOK Is Now Playing In Theatres Everywhere In 3D, RealD 3D, And IMAX 3D! #Review @DisneyStudios #Junglebook

April 15, 2016 By Marijean

“The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub raised in the jungle by a family of wolves, who embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery when he’s forced to abandon the only home he’s ever known.

In the film, Mowgli is a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan, who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear Baloo. Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa, a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie, who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire.

The Official Movie Trailer:

The all-star cast also includes Lupita Nyong’o as the voice of the fiercely protective mother wolf Raksha, and Giancarlo Esposito as the voice of wolf pack’s alpha male Akela. “The Jungle Book” seamlessly blends live-action with photorealistic CGI animals and environments, using up-to-the-minute technology and storytelling techniques to immerse audiences in an enchanting world.

MY REVIEW:

Anne and I received complimentary tickets to a viewing earlier this week. We both are Disney movie fans, and were very excited to see this film.

I can happily say that without a doubt, this film is just as good, if not better than the original classic. The visual effects are the best that I have seen in any film, and the jungle and animals are so realistic. The Jungle Book offers an immersive moviegoing experience and at times, it’s easy to forget that almost everything you’re seeing is a visual effect. There were many times during the film where I had to say to myself “That has to be a real animal!” The detail of the effects, both visual and aural, are just amazing. It is mind blowing to think that Neel Sethi is the only live performance in this film.

Is this movie appropriate for young children? In my opinion, I would say ages 6 and up. It really depends on the child, if you have a sensitive child you might want to view this movie first. The animals are very realistic looking and there are a few parts in the movie that made both Anne and I jump. Some of the animal scenes can get a bit scary in my opinion. If you grew up with the original classic, you won’t want to miss this.

Check out the amazing video highlighting the voices in the film including Bill Murray (“Baloo”), Sir Ben Kingsley (“Bagheera”), Lupita Nyong’o (“Raksha”), Scarlett Johansson (“Kaa”), Idris Elba (“Shere Khan”), Christopher Walken (“King Louie”), Giancarlo Esposito (“Akela”) and Neel Sethi who plays Mowgli, the only live action character in the film!

Notes:

NeelSethi, now 11, was selected from thousands of candidates following a worldwide search for the perfect man-cub.
Theall-star voice cast includes Oscar®-winners Ben Kingsley (“Learning to Drive,” “The Walk”), Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years a Slave,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) and Christopher Walken (“The Deer Hunter”), as well as Bill Murray (“Lost inTranslation”), Idris Elba (“Star Trek Beyond”), Scarlett Johansson (“Avengers: Age of Ultron”) and Giancarlo Esposito (“Breaking Bad’).
RudyardKipling penned the collection of short stories, “The Jungle Book,” in the early 1890s from his home in Vermont.

State-of-the-arttechnology is behind larger-than-life jungle creatures that join Neel Sethi’s Mowgli on screen in an all-new, immersive, jaw-dropping viewing experience. The film will be spectacular in 3D and IMAX 3D.

The Jungle Book (2016) is rated PG by the MPAA for some sequences of scary action and peril.

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Marijean

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

SeaWorld Orlando BOGO Ticket Offer #Seaworld @Seaworld

April 14, 2016 By Marijean

Seaworld Orlando is offering an online deal this week for buy one, get one free single day tickets to its main theme park.

The deal — buy one single-day ticket for $79 and get one free needs to be prepurchased online by April 18 and tickets must by used by June 1. The deal is not available at the front gate.

The BOGO deal is valid for residents of U.S. and its territories we well as Puerto Rico.

Marijean

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

2016 Tax Day Freebies! #taxday

April 14, 2016 By Marijean

Image is from Libertytax.com

Tax Day is Monday, April 18th. Nearly a dozen restaurants, retailers and other businesses that have put together freebies and deals that you can take advantage of on or near Tax Day. I have put together a list of 6 places you can go to score some freebies on that day!!

Kona Ice:

Kona Ice, which specializes in shaved ice, has declared April 15 as National Chill Out Day. That means free shaved ice for all on Tax Day. Find a Kona Ice location near you so you can enjoy your free shaved ice.

Boston Market:

Yum, I absolutely love Boston Market! On Tax Day you pay $10.40 for a Half Chicken Individual Meal with 2 sides, cornbread, regular fountain drink and a cookie. $10.40, like the 1040 tax form..haha. This offer is valid April 18 only, while supplies last. No coupon required. Please click here to find the closest Boston Market near you.

Great American Cookie:

Who doesn’t love cookies?! Great American Cookie is continuing its annual Tax Day freebie tradition by offering a free original chocolate chip cookie to customers who stop by participating stores on Monday, April 18. No purchase or proof of completed taxes is necessary. While supplies last; one cookie per customer.

Planet Fitness:

During tax week (April 18-22) both Planet Fitness members and non-members, age 18 or older, can sign up for a free massage on a HydroMassage bed or lounger, as well as massage chair, at all 1,000+ Planet Fitness locations nationwide, with coupon. Coupon goes live on www.planetfitness.com on April 18.

Staples:

Staples is helping customers get organized and protect their identity this tax season with free shredding. On April 18th, you can bring in your confidential documents and have your first 5 pounds shredded on the house! This is valid at any Staples across the country. According to the IRS, tax returns and all supporting documents including bank statements should be retained for a minimum of three years. After tax season, it’s important to protect important information by destroying sensitive documents that may lead to identity theft. Please click here to find the closest store near you.

Hard Rock Cafe:

Here is a really fun one! “Sing for Your Supper”. Sing a full song in front of the entire restaurant and get a free Legendary Burger. April 18th only. Click here to find a location near you.

Please comment below and let me know if you will be checking out any of these freebies on Tax Day!