HappySqueeze & HappyMorning Organic Smoothies Review

HappyFamily foods has been providing delicious organic purees for babies and toddlers for quite a while.  My son loved the HappyBaby purees and gobbled them down every time without fail. They have added to their product line to include HappySqueeze and HappyMorning Organic Smoothies. With five different flavors from which to choose, your child can enjoy a snack on-the-go or in the morning without making a mess!

About HappySqueeze & Happy Morning Smoothies

Organic super breakfast smoothies made from yogurt, fruit and the super grain Salba®. Our smoothies are high in Omega 3s, fiber, protein, calcium and iron. There is as much protein as an egg in each package. Our convenient on-the-go packaging does not need to be refrigerated before use. Our smoothies are a healthy start perfect for your morning commute, energy for your workout, or for your child’s lunchbox. A delicious snack the whole family can enjoy anytime, anywhere.

The smoothies are available in these 5 flavors:

• Super Orange & Pumpkin
• Super Pom, Apple & Peack
• Super YumBerry & Apple
• Super Banana
• Super Cinnamon

My Thoughts

We received one of each of the new HappySqueeze & HappyMorning Organic Smoothies to try. Liam has always loved HappyBaby purees and yogurt bites! I couldn’t wait for him to try the new smoothies. I found out from the baby purees that he loves pumpkin, so we tried the  Super Orange & Pumpkin first. Of course, he ate every bit of it and was looking for me. It’s not only a delicious breakfast or snack on-the-go, but is very nutritious with grains, fiber and antioxidants to keep your body healthy.

I love that I can throw these in the diaper bag or even my purse. The containers are small and durable, which means I don’t have to worry about them exploding and some inopportune moment. Even my toddler gave the Super YumBerry & Apple rave reviews and he is a very picky eater. If you are looking for a great snack and fast breakfast for the kiddos, these are definitely the way to go!

This post was written for HappyBaby who provided the complimentary product in exchange for my honest review.

 

 

Eight O’Clock Original Ground Coffee Review

Growing up, my parents were always big coffee drinkers. I remember waking up every Saturday morning to the smell of coffee brewing and bacon frying. It was such a wonderful smell and still, to this very day, that’s how it is when we visit them. There was only one coffee for them and they made sure to pick some up everytime we went grocery shopping. They brew Eight O’Clock Coffee. Back when I was a kid, I knew nothing about coffee, but now that I have kids, I most certainly enjoy a cup each morning. I’ve tried several different brands and blends, but many are either too strong or not strong enough. This is why I was so excited to try out Eight O’Clock Coffee for myself.

About Eight O’Clock Coffee

Eight O’Clock started as a store brand way back in 1859 when the Great Atlantic & Pacific Company opened its doors and the whole bean coffee that would later become Eight O’Clock was among its signature products. By the 1930s Eight O’Clock reigned supreme as the #1 coffee brand in the US. During this time, one out of every four cups of coffee consumed was Eight O’Clock. Today this remains as America’s best-selling whole bean coffee and is the fourth largest national coffee brand in terms of volume.

Every time you brew a pot of Eight O’Clock coffee, you expect it to be great. And, you are not disappointed–because they put a century and a half of expertise into every bag.  America’s 1 Whole Bean Coffee. Since 1859, The Eight O’Clock Company has been dedicated to bringing you the freshest coffees. At Eight O’Clock, we select only high quality 100% Arabica beans for our great tasting coffees.

My Thoughts

We received the Eight O’Clock Original Blend Ground Coffee to review and couldn’t wait to brew a pot! I’m pretty picky about the types of coffee I like and many just don’t have a very good after-taste to them, but Eight O’Clock is delicious all around. Now I know why my parents love this coffee so much. It has a flavor that is not at all overpowering or too strong. My parents actually came to visit us for my son’s birthday and were so excited that I had their favorite coffee! Since then, Eight O’Clock Original Blend is the ONLY coffee I’ve purchased.

If you like a different type of coffee, not to worry because Eight O’Clock Coffee comes in several blends, including Columbian, Bokar, Mocha and more! Click here for a $2 off coupon!

This post was written for Eight O’Clock Coffee who provided the complimentary product in exchange for my honest review.

 

 

Cascades Boutique Eco-Friendly Recycled Cardboard Playhouse Review

My son’s birthday party was at the beginning of October and I wanted to get him something I knew he would play with day after day. It had to be something fun and sturdy since I have a 2 year-old and a 4 year-old. I have heard of Cascades Boutique, which is known for it’s eco-conscious paper products, but had no idea they made fun cardboard furniture for children! I couldn’t wait to receive our cardboard playhouse!

About Cascades Boutique

Founded in 1964, Cascades produces, markets and converts packaging products and tissue paper, composed mainly of recycled fibres.  Cascades employs close to 11,000 women and men who work in approximately 100 modern and flexible operating units located in North America and in Europe.

Cascades’ management philosophy, its more than 45 years of experience in recycling and its continuous efforts in research and development are strengths which enable the company to create new and innovative products for its customers. 

My Thoughts

My oldest son used to have a cardboard playhouse a few years ago and after only about a week, it started falling apart. The pictures on the Cascades Boutique website made the eco-friendly cardboard playhouse look much sturdier. Not to mention, it’s made from 100% recycled and recyclable cardboard and is also biodegradable. When I received the playhouse, I was immediately surprised at how big it is! The pieces came separated in a bigger cardboard box that was taller than me! I couldn’t wait to put it together.

On the day of Liam’s 2nd birthday, I decided to sneak away and put together the house. My sister-in-law helped me put it together and it took all of 5 minutes. The kids couldn’t wait to hop inside and start playing house. 4 kids fit easily inside (5 was a little much) and they played for over an hour, came out to get pizza and took it back into the house to eat lunch! It was an automatic hit. Plus, the cardboard was definitely higher quality than the last one we had. My kids do not take it easy on their toys and this playhouse was no exception. The house was slide across the floor, doors were slammed, and play cars have had “accidents” many times on the side of the house. Still, the house remains standing and looks just as good as it did the day we put it together!

I love that the house has windows and two doors. They love being able to look out and knock on the doors to visit each other. I’m amazed out how much this playhouse has inspired imaginative play and creativity. When we put together the house, there were little triangular shapes that punched out of the door windows. The kids had the idea to have a pizza party with the triangles, colored them like pieces of pizza and had a great time serving all of us out of the window. It was so cute to watch!

The Cascades Boutique Cardboard Playhouse was a hit at our house and I highly recommending getting one for your children. Not only can they play for hours and days on end, but they can color it to their heart’s content! There is so much room all over the house, they can pick a different space to paint each day. We’ve used markers to decorate ours and haven’t even made a dent so far. This playhouse is something the kids will be playing with for a long time to come. I’d never thing of this as an educational toy, but it really ended up becoming just that. We’ve drawn our alphabet across the house, they’ve put on plays for us, and used their imagination on a daily basis. I just can’t say enough great things about our cardboard playhouse!

Buy It

Purchase your very own Cascades Boutique Cardboard Playhouse today for only $48.

This post was written for Cascades Boutique who provided the complimentary product in exchange for my honest review.

 

 

Hero Nutritionals Yummi Bears Gummy Bear Vitamins For Children Review

My oldest son just began preschool a few months ago and I knew it was time for him to start taking vitamins. I bought regular chewable vitamins for children, but some days he wouldn’t take them and said they didn’t taste very good. I started looking for other vitamins to try and that’s when I noticed vitamins are now available in gummy bear form! What an ingenious idea! We were sent Yummi Bears Gummy Bear Vitamins by Hero Nutritionals for a review. Here’s a bit about the company.

About Hero Nutritionals

Established in 1995, Hero Nutritionals is the leader in creating innovative & unique delivery systems in the natural products industry. Hero made vitamin history by being the first company to put vitamins & minerals into a gummy delivery system. Ms. Hodges, Founder & CEO, landed on the idea of formulating high quality, nutritionally sound children’s supplements in the mid-90’s as she observed her nieces & other children gobbling up candies, particularly multi-flavored gummy bears. Ms. Hodges also observed her sister’s need to constantly remind her children to “take your vitamins”. Conventional supplements were not very appealing to the children because of their crunchy bite, chalkiness & unpleasant after-taste.

Concerned about the health & well-being of children, Ms. Hodges began consulting with children’s nutritionists, food chemists & production experts. The challenge was to create a new children’s nutritional delivery system incorporating the delightful taste of gummy bears without sacrificing nutritional value. Two years later, the first all natural gummy vitamin was ready for market & has since become the #1 selling children’s vitamin in the industry.

Due to the overwhelming success of the Yummi Bears line & to the thousands of calls from moms & dads saying they too wanted an easier way to take their vitamins every day, Hero recently launched Slice of Life, a full line of all natural, citrus slice gummy vitamins for adults.

My Thoughts

We received the Yummi Bears To-Go packs of multi-vitamin and mineral gummy bears to review. The box includes 15 packs of 3 gummy bears. As soon as my children saw gummy bears, they couldn’t wait to try them out. With 16 vitamins and minerals included in each serving of Yummi Bears, I quickly doled them out and watched as the kids gobbled them up. I didn’t tell them they were vitamins and they had no clue because they were asking for more! These vitamins are delicious and, for once, I don’t feel guilty about giving the children candy.

I love the To-Go packs because I can pack these in my son’s lunchbox as a treat and I also keep some in my purse in case I forget to give them earlier in the day. What the kids love the most about the Hero Nutritionals Yummi Bears is that the serving size is 3 bears instead of the usual one. It really is like getting a treat instead of just one bear. What I love is the kids eating them without any complaints and they are all-natural, gluten-free, and allergen-free!

A 30-day supply of Yummi Bears is only $15.99, too, so it’s a great deal, especially since the kids enjoy eating them so much. This is a guaranteed thumbs up for children. They are also available in several different varieties, including Organic, vegetarian, Omega 3-6-9 (fish-free), Fiber, Echinacea, and more! We will try the Echinacea next for some extra strength against the upcoming flu season.

This post was written for Hero Nutritionals  who provided the complimentary product in exchange for my honest review.

 

 

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