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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it is also the meal most often skipped. I am guilty of this even though it is probably my favorite meal. I can’t begin my day without coffee, but eating a good breakfast can help kick start your day and also get your metabolism going.

I love to explore new breakfast ideas as a way to mix things up from the typical eggs and pancakes. The other day while I was shopping at Walmart, I stumbled upon the new Quaker® Real Medleys® Yogurt Cups. Real Medleys are yummy blends of yogurt and multi-grain granola with real fruit and nuts. I’ve seen nothing like this before in stores – probably because it didn’t exist until now. These are found on the dry cereal aisle and is dry itself until you stir in cold milk. 

Quaker® Real Medleys® Yogurt Cups are not only satisfying and delicious, they are also extremely convenient. Just stir in cold milk and you are good to go! No standing over the stove making pancakes and eggs. This single serve cup is great to take on the go for those morning errands as well. I don’t know about you, but with two kids, convenience is everything for me right now. 

I absolutely love to make breakfast bowls using Real Medleys® by adding additional fruits such as blueberries and raspberries. This delicious breakfast bowl will make you say: “Crunchy. Cool. Yum!”

Be sure to stop by your local Walmart for a product demo of Quaker Real Medleys between July 7th and July 12th! Also, download the Blippar app on your phone to scan your package and receive information tutorials on Quaker® Real Medleys® Yogurt Cups.

These delicious yogurt cups come in Apple Cinnamon, Raspberry Pecan, and Strawberry Almond. Which Quaker Real Medleys flavor do you want to try?

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This post is sponsored by HORMEL® but all opinions are my own.

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I love quick and simple recipes that I can throw together when I am pressed for time or just don’t feel like cooking an extravagant meal. Let’s be honest, since I had Sophie, I haven’t had near as much time to cook. Time management has been the toughest adjustment. Especially with dinner time because, bath time and bedtime immediately follow dinner in our house. It is a busy time and there is always a lot going on around here. That’s where HORMEL® Chili With Beans comes in.

This Chili Cheese Macaroni Bake is so simple and quick. It’s my absolute favorite go-to for an easily thrown together meal that still tastes great. It is not the healthiest thing to cook, but it does the trick on those crazy nights.

Ingredients:
1 can of HORMEL® Chili With Beans
Macaroni noodles (about 3 cups cooked)
Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
Salt

Directions:
Boil your noodles as directed on the box and add salt to taste. Drain noodles and mix the can of HORMEL® Chili With Beans with the noodles. Spread the mixture in a baker and sprinkle as much cheese as you like on top. Bake it in the oven at 350° until cheese is completely melted and is warm through.

It is so simple and quick and will be a go-to recipe your entire family will enjoy!

Also enjoy this $1 off coupon for any 2 HORMEL® products! Be sure to check them out on Facebook!

What is your go-to meal when you are pressed for time?

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SensitiveSmiles #CollectiveBias

I have very sensitive teeth and have always had to use sensitive toothpastes to find some relief. The tiniest bite of ice cream can send me in a fit. I decided to venture out and try the Colgate sensitivity toothbrush and pen to see if it helps. I have a huge sweet tooth and my pregnancy cravings aren’t helping my addiction love for sweets.  

Thanks to my experience with this product, I have been able to actually enjoy my cold treats lately. In fact, I made my favorite popsicle recipe the other day while Hampton had a double ear infection. He was pretty miserable and I wanted to make him a special treat. Luckily, this popsicle is not too bad for you, so I felt okay about giving him a few tastes. I’m excited to share this very simple popsicle recipe with you!

Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles Recipe:


Ingredients:

• 3 cups of Lemonade (you can choose to make yours homemade, or store-bought).
• 1 case of Strawberries
• 1/4 cup of sugar

Recipe makes 6 popsicles. 

You should definitely try these. They just taste like summertime to me. Thanks to Colgate’s Sensitive Toothbrush and Pen, I can still enjoy my favorite summer treat, pain-free. This pregnant woman is very happy about that!

The Colgate Sensitivity Pen is so easy to use. The Actis Enamel Pen blocks sensitivity at the source of pain. Simply: Brush, Apply, Go. That easy! If you continually use the Colgate sensitive toothbrush, over time, the formula builds a barrier so that your teeth are less sensitive. If you have struggled with sensitivity, you know how awesome this is!

Check your local Kroger (and Kroger banner) stores for a coupon for the new Colgate Sensitive Toothbrush and Sensitivity Pen. 

Do you struggle with sensitive teeth? What is your favorite summertime sweet?

There are so many stages of pregnancy. First you’re sick and don’t want to eat anything, then you’re craving everything in site, and then you are sick and so big and full with baby that you don’t want to eat very much again. While I am definitely in the later stage, I do still have an occasional craving for something sweet. So, why not these delicious Easter treats?

During my second trimester, I was still able to run a little bit and I allowed myself a few splurges here and there. One thing I figured out was that if I ate one bite of ice cream to get that craving fix, I found myself always wanting more. I decided to try Kozy Shack Simply Well Pudding because it is actually  rice pudding in disguise. My mind and taste buds think I’m eating that sugary goodness of pudding, but my body isn’t getting an overload of sugar and is getting a much healthier alternative. Did I mention these are only 90 calories and gluten free? I can’t get over it! That’s less calories than the yogurt I usually eat. But it’s pudding. Mind blown.

Yesterday, I decided to spice up mine and Hampton’s snack time by adding a few things into our pudding to make it fun and festive for Easter! Needless to say, Hampton loved it! He giggled and thought I was crazy for letting him eat this for his snack. What he doesn’t know if that I’m totally okay with this snack for him. I try to feed him healthy foods only (of course we splurge every now and then) and this snack did not compromise his healthy diet.

The additives aren’t the most healthy of choices, but with Easter coming up this weekend, I thought it was okay to give Hampton a fun treat.

Giveaway Time! So that you can experience Kozy Shack Rice Pudding for yourself, they are giving away 2 VIP coupons worth up to $4.99 each! Just stop by here and leave me a comment telling me a fun fact you learned from visiting Kozy Shack!

* Giveaway is for US residents only. Coupons are not valid for redemption in California.

Good luck and don’t forget to check out Kozy Shack Simply Well!

Print your Cheerios Publix coupon and Florida OJ Publix coupon today!

As a WAHM I totally get how hard it is to make time to eat breakfast every morning. It is so easy to get caught up in getting ready for the day, starting on your daily tasks and chasing a 16 month old around the house. Honestly, I am usually so worried about making sure Hampton eats his Cheerios for breakfast that I forget to eat myself. Do you know the benefits of eating breakfast? After you read these, you will not want to skip any more. I know I don’t. After all, it truly is the most important meal of the day.

Here are some benefits of eating breakfast:

-Improved concentration and performance
-weight control
-lower BMI
-lower cholesterol
-increased energy
-kick-starts your metabolism
-improved mood

With all of these amazing benefits, why is it that most Americans are skipping breakfast? Is it our busy lifestyle?

I’m not sure why I skip breakfast so often. Breakfast foods are my favorite. There is nothing better than eating a big ole bowl of Cheerios with my favorite Florida Orange Juice first thing in the morning. I’m trying to do a much better job of eating breakfast every morning, especially now that I am pregnant. I know my body (and baby) needs those extra healthy calories.

Did you know that Cheerios are made from whole grain oats and have only one gram of sugar per serving? Also, Florida Orange Juice is so full of vitamins –  like Vitamin C, B, and potassium – which helps support a healthy heart.

Get excited, because I am giving away $15 paypal cash to one lucky winner to buy your own Cheerios and Florida OJ! Just enter in the rafflecopter below. I will choose a winner around April 5th. Disclosure: This giveaway is not conducted my General Mills.

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Good luck! Also, don’t forget to print your coupons from Publix!

Tomorrow night we are hosting a super bowl party for our life group friends at church. We are so excited to watch the game, but I’m most looking forward to the commercials. For the party I made my mom’s Mexican Layered Dip using avocados from Mexico. I’m a big fan of guacamole. It contains healthy fat and is a great meal or snack. Because I’ve been craving Mexican food for the last couple of weeks now, I knew I wanted to make this dip for my friends…and myself. 😉

Christmas is all about traditions in my family, and I am so excited to establish new traditions in our growing family. This year I decided to have a night (that will normally be on Christmas Eve, but wasn’t this year) where we will bake cookies together while listening to Christmas music (turned way up, because there is no other way) and watch a Christmas movie. This year, I perused Pinterest for easy Christmas cookies to make with Hampton. I found this original recipe here, but gave it my own spin!

Thank you to Betty Crocker for sponsoring today’s post. Paypal cash was provided by Betty Crocker through Linqia.

My favorite thing served at our wedding were loaded potatoes. We had a “Loaded Potato Bar” set up and it was a huge hit with all of our guests. These Betty Crocker Potato Mixes are absolutely great for the perfect Holiday side dish. Out of the 11 potatoe varieties, I chose to purchase the “Loaded” kind so that I can set up a loaded potato bar just like we had at our wedding. I’m a huge potato lover so I am always on the look for potato side dish recipes. I am so excited to try this one out on all of my family.

The Betty Crocker potato mixes are so easy to make! You can bake them or cook them on the stove top. I chose to cook mine on the stove and they turned out great. To make the potatoes, you follow their easy directions on the back of the box.

I found the Betty Crocker potato mixes at Walmart with the boxed dinners. They were actually on display in the center aisle as well.

After cooking the potatoes, I added chives and then set up my potato bar. I included bacon bits, cheese and sour cream. My family is pretty plain and simple, so I didn’t think we needed any other additives. My potato bar was a hit! All of my family loved it and it was so quick and easy to make and set up. I will definitely be doing this again at future parties and gatherings.

Be sure to visit Betty Crocker to download a $0.50 off coupon so you can make my rendition or your own holiday potato recipe!

I am also giving away $15 Paypal cash to one lucky winner! To enter, leave a comment telling me where you would buy your Betty Crocker Potatoes and what kind of dish you would make?

I will choose a winner January 2nd! Good Luck and #GetYourBettyOn!

Congratulations, Darby!