A Spooktacular Winner!

our front yard this morning was pretty creepy

Happy Halloween!

So I posted a special giveaway yesterday for my MIH Facebook Fan Page readers...

My Spooktacular winner of Madeline’s Halloween & Other Spooky Tales DVD is...
#8 Jessica! Congrats! I'll Facebook message ya!

-closed- Progresso "Healthier You" Reduced Sodium Soups : MyBlogSpark Review and Giveaway

For more than 100 million adults suffering from high cholesterol, a walk down the grocery aisle can be more overwhelming than a doctor´s visit. Many people, like yourself, pay attention to the foods they eat in order to help maintain a healthy balance. Choosing select Progresso® Reduced Sodium soups may help lower cholesterol2 when eaten with other heart healthy, soluble fiber containing foods.

By looking for the "May Help Lower Cholesterol"2 banner and the Heart Healthy2 logo on certain varieties of Reduced Sodium soups, Progresso makes it even easier for you to stick to a heart healthy diet. Five Progresso Reduced Sodium favorites - Italian Style Wedding, Minestrone, Garden Vegetable, Beef and Vegetable, and Chicken Gumbo - contain hearty vegetables and legumes to provide 1g of heart healthy soluble fiber in every bowl.

I was sent a Progresso Healthier You prize pack that includes two cans of Progresso Reduced Sodium soup, a Progresso soup mug, and a fitness ball. I was going to have Mr. blow the ball up with his air hose, but I think the kids ran off with the little tip thing and I can't find it. *sigh* So my photo is of it still flat.

One "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" reader will win a Progresso Healthier You prize pack also!

 

(This is a must before any extra entries will be accepted!)

1. All you have to do is share which variety of Progresso Reduced Sodium soup you are most looking forward to trying?

Earn up to 6 extra entries by showing some "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" bloggie ♥ with these rules*!
-Please post yourself 1 separate comment for each, letting me know which ones you do. Thanks!

2.  Follow me on Twitter @MommyImHungry

3.  Tweet about this giveaway (use my Tweet button, or use these tags @MommyImHungry and #myblogspark with this URL in your Tweet)

4.  Follow along with this blog (please tell me how you follow)


5.  Follow along with my Facebook Fan Page (leave first name, last initial)

6.  New here today? Welcome! Please tell me how you found my blog!

7. Follow along with my recipe blog if you're hungry!

This Giveaway ends: 11:59 pm pst, Monday, November 15, 2010.
Please read the fine print:
- Open to USA
- Please leave your email
- Winner(s) will be notified by email and announced on my Blog, Twitter and FB soon after
- I will choose my winner(s) using Random.org
- Winner(s) will have 72 hours to claim their prize before a new winner is chosen
- Important! Please read about my giveaway rules HERE*

Be sure to check out my other giveaways too!

I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about this Progresso Spark. I received free product to keep for this review from Progresso through MyBlogSpark. All opinions for this review are that of myself & family. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

*Please follow my recipe blog at it's new URL http://mommyimhungry.blogspot.com/

-closed- alternaVites Quick Dissolving Multi Vitamins and Minerals: Tomoson Review and Giveaway

Sponsored by Tomoson.com

Through Tomoson.com I was able to review alternaVites, a powder form of multivitamins and minerals.
alternaVites was developed because no one needs another pill, tablet or capsule when it comes to vitamins. The world doesn’t need another vitamin, it needs a breakthrough vitamins. As there are over 100 million Americans that have difficulty swallowing pills (of which I am one), alternaVites lets you keep the vitamins while losing the pill. Unlike anything else currently on the market, alternaVites multivitamin & mineral crystals contain 23 essential nutrients that are simply sprinkled on your tongue as they then dissolve in seconds. Whats more? alternaVites tastes delicious (mixed berry flavor), has no aftertaste, requires no water or preparation, and are packaged in daily dose packets for convenience and portability.
Using a proprietary blend of ingredients, the alternaVitesä formula meets or exceeds that of leading national brands on the market.


And alternaVites is just as remarkable for what it doesn’t contain as for what it does: no sugar, no animal products or by products, no artificial colors, artificial flavors or preservatives, no chemicals used to glue pills together.
With alternaVites there are no more excuses not to take your vitamins.

You can also find them on facebook too.

These come in a single use tube, and look like the powder drinks you add to water.You add just a little to your tongue at a time until it dissolves. I was sent the berry flavor but found it didn't taste so great. Even though I poured a little in my mouth, I couldn't get it to dissolve quick enough before I was almost choking on the powdery puff of smoke it gave off, and went up my nose making me choke on it. I couldn't even finish the whole packet, I found it too overwhelming. They say not to add to water, but I don't see what that would hurt? It'd be a lot easier to take I'd think. Overall, I personally didn't care much for these, the idea was great but didn't work for me. If you'd like to try them out for yourself, enter to win a box below.

One "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" reader will win a 30 day pack of alternaVites!

 

(This is a must before any extra entries will be accepted!)

1. All you have to do is share with me how good you are about taking your daily vitamins!

Earn up to 6 extra entries by showing some "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" bloggie ♥ with these rules*!
-Please post yourself 1 separate comment for each, letting me know which ones you do. Thanks!

2.  Follow me on Twitter @MommyImHungry

3.  Tweet about this giveaway (use my Tweet button, or use these tags @MommyImHungry and with this URL in your Tweet)

4.  Follow along with this blog (please tell me how you follow)


5.  Follow along with my Facebook Fan Page (leave first name, last initial)

6.  New here today? Welcome! Please tell me how you found my blog!

7. Follow along with my recipe blog if you're hungry!

This Giveaway ends: 11:59 pm pst, Friday, November 12, 2010.
Please read the fine print:
- Open to USA
- Please leave your email
- Winner(s) will be notified by email and announced on my Blog, Twitter and FB soon after
- I will choose my winner(s) using Random.org
- Winner(s) will have 72 hours to claim their prize before a new winner is chosen
- Important! Please read about my giveaway rules HERE*

Product review & giveaway disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about alternaVites. I received free product to keep for this review from Tomoson. All opinions for this review are that of myself & family. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

*Please follow my recipe blog at it's new URL http://mommyimhungry.blogspot.com/

Shout Fall Play :Growing Tree Toys Review

As a Shout Go Play Mom through Growing Tree Toys, we were sent their promo pack Shout Fall Play products for review. We were sent an assortment of Shout products, along with the card set “52 Activities is Nature”. Shout Go Play's initiative is recognizing the value of unstructured Play with your children, outside. Get out there, go have fun, play and know it's OK to get dirty. Check out more on Shout's Facebook page and for some great learning toys, check out Growing Tree Toys website!

Here in San Diego we don't get a typical Fall season. I would love to go pick apples or see the pretty trees with their changing leaves. The pumpkin place we usually go to ran out of pumpkins early! So we stuck to the same daily play, running out in the yard, going to the park or visiting down town and leaning and climbing on the walls or running up and down the stairs or sitting in the bird messes. Yeah, that was our day when we took Grandma & Grandpa to Seaport Village the other day. Kids had a lot of energy to let loose. Fall here also means the end of the girls race season. Now that's a dirty play ground! You should see their cars and suits after their races, covered in clay!

The Shout stain remover sure helped with the bird mess on little boy's shorts. I tossed a color catcher sheet in with a load of colors, and it really does work! I forgot to take a picture, but it came out tinted pink.

I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Shout. I received free product to keep for this review from Shout through Growing Tree Toys. All opinions for this review are that of myself & family. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

*Please follow my recipe blog at it's new URL http://mommyimhungry.blogspot.com/

SeaPak Shrimp Company's All-New Popcorn Fish: Review

We were lucky to have recieved the new SeaPak Shrimp Company Popcorn Fish for review.

SeaPak Shrimp Company, the industry leader in frozen shrimp and seafood for more than sixty years, announces an exciting and convenient product addition to their outstanding brand lineup: Popcorn Fish.

Modeled after the brand’s best-selling Popcorn Shrimp, SeaPak Popcorn Fish serves as a delicious and sophisticated twist on the traditional minced fish stick. Popcorn Fish are round, bite-sized treats that are cut from whole, flaky Pollock fillets and are ideal for a variety of occasions from snack-time to appetizers and even as a center-of-the-plate dish. The quality fish is perfectly breaded with SeaPak’s signature, golden breadcrumb coating and is popping with flavor, making it appealing to adults and children.

Packaged in consumer-preferred, re-sealable bags that lock in freshness, Popcorn Fish is the ideal item to keep on hand for a quick seafood solution. Whether baked or fried at home, the genuine fish flavor always comes through, which makes this such a great product. As a versatile and accessible seafood option, it is the perfect addition to a variety of meal or snack occasions. It can be popped inside a tortilla for a fresh take on tacos, on top of a salad as a “crouton with protein,” or served as a center of the plate meal with a variety of savory and sweet sauces.

Compared to the recognizable fish stick, SeaPak Popcorn Fish is lower in saturated fat and calories than other popular brands and is made without high fructose corn syrup and MSG.
A product of the U.S.A., SeaPak Popcorn Fish rolls out nationally this fall with a suggested retail price of $6.49 a bag. Delicious recipes and a product locator can be found on http://www.seapak.com/.

I found this in the frozen section of our Super Walmart (Yes, San Diego now has 2 that I know of). These remind me of large chicken nugget balls (the only way I could get 1/3 of the kids to try them -they're not fish fans) or large tater tots. I decided I would make some simple fish tacos with these. I made a simple cilantro slaw and added salsa. These are really good! I liked them much better than fish sticks (we ate as kids). They're a solid piece of fish, nothing minced there. If you and your kids love fish, give these a try!

I also wanted to share some Halloween recipe ideas with SeaPak products:

Witch’s Fingers with Dragon Tails

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Makes: 4 servings


2 packages (8.2 oz) SeaPak Tempura Shrimp
1 red bell pepper
1 lb fresh asparagus spears
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic salt

Preheat oven to 450°. Bake Tempura Shrimp for 12 to 14 minutes according to package instructions. Remove from oven and cut off tails. Make a small slice in opposite side of the shrimp to insert the “Witch’s Finger.” To create the “Witch’s Finger,” wash bell pepper and remove top and bottom. Remove seeds from pepper. Cut pepper into thin strip, cutting one end at a point. Strips should be approximately 1 x ½ inch. Insert bell pepper strips into shrimp. For the “Dragon Tails,” wash the asparagus and trim tough edges off stalks. Place in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil; toss until coated. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer in the baking dish and sprinkle with garlic salt. Bake for 9-10 minutes at 450° or until desired level of tenderness.

Pumpkin Patch Salad
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Makes: 4 large salads or 6 side salads


1 package (22 oz) SeaPak Popcorn Fish
1-2 heads of green leaf lettuce
2 cucumbers
1 red bell pepper
1 bag sliced carrots or 2 large carrots peeled and sliced on the diagonal
Dressing of choice


Preheat oven to 450°. Bake Popcorn Fish for 14 minutes or until full cooked. Cut green lettuce and portion into 4 bowls. Slice cucumbers and place between lettuce and the bowl to form the fence around the pumpkin patch. Cut red bell pepper into strips. Slide one strip into the corners of the dish to form fence posts. Tuck carrots slices into the salads in front of the cucumber slices. Add Popcorn Fish to the top of the salad to make the pumpkins. Serve with dressing of choice.

 

I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about SeaPak Popcorn Fish. I received free product to keep for this review from SeaPak Shrimp Co. All opinions for this review are that of myself & family. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

*Please follow my recipe blog at it's new URL http://mommyimhungry.blogspot.com/

Madeline's Halloween and Other Spooky Tales DVD: Review and a special 1 Day Giveaway!

Halloween is almost here!! Madeline’s Halloween & Other Spooky Tales contains five spooky animated episodes making their DVD debut: Madeline's Halloween; Madeline and the Mean, Nasty Horrible Hats; Madeline and the Mummy; Madeline and the Haunted Castle; and Madeline and the Spider Lady.

Inspired by the beloved classic books that introduced us to a dozen delightful girls who live in an old house in Paris covered with vines, Madeline’s Halloween & Other Spooky Tales are full of spirited fun and are sure to win your heart while providing hours of entertainment.

Madeline’s Halloween & Other Spooky Tales is a must-have for Madeline fans and DVD collectors, and retails for $12.99 and is in store or online now!

Another fun movie of Madeline, the kids are sure to love this one! How would you like to win a copy?

-This is a special giveaway to my "Mommy? I'm Hungry! Facebook Fan page readers.

-Head over there and become a fan to enter to win!

-ONE winner will be chosen tomorrow on Halloween 10/31!

-Open to USA and Canada.

-This giveaway will end tonight 10/30 at 11:59 PST.
-Winner will be contacted through Facebook.

I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Madeline's Halloween & other spooky tales. I received free product to keep for this review from Shout! Factory. All opinions for this review are that of myself & family. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Winners! Winners! Winners!

Finally I can start catching up, first off I have 3 winners to announce:

My winner for the 5 bags of Food Should Taste Good snacks giveaway is: #3 Jacob And Angie Ward!

 

My winner for the Myachi Original Hand Sack giveaway is: #9 MommyWantsToRead!

Lastly, my winner for the Lawry´s "What´s Your Flavor" kit giveaway is: #36 Bargain Seeking Mom!

Congrats everyone!! Please check your emails and reply soon!

 

New winner for Rock N Learn DVD set:

I have a NEW winner since my Rock N Learn DVD set prize was unclaimed, my new winner is: #63 MDtripmom

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-closed- Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crusts: MyBlogSpark Review and Giveaway

What better way to celebrate than taking your family to visit a local apple orchard to pick fruit. Then, take those delicious apples home and bake the quintessential favorite - Apple Pie! It´s so easy when you start with Pillsbury® Refrigerated Pie Crusts, which deliver the look and taste of homemade without the time and stress of making a crust from scratch.

To celebrate all that apple harvest brings, Pillsbury is encouraging families to join in the fun in a number of ways this fall.

To pick the best apples for your pie, gather the family for a road trip to the local apple orchard to savor the flavors of fall. Not sure which orchard is closest to you? Log onto tasteofhome.com/appleorchards to find a list of orchards that are planning Love the Pie! baking demonstration events across the country. While there, you can learn pie baking tips and ideas from State Fair Pie Baking Champions, and pick up recipes and participate in other orchard activities.

Sadly we aren't listed on the map to go pick apples. But I did made apple treats here at home! Are you lucky enough to go apple picking in the orchards? I would love to do that.

Pillsbury Pie Crusts are an easy base for your favorite warm apple treats. Simply unroll into a pie plate, fill with your favorite variety of sliced apples and filling, and bake! From orchard to oven, Pillsbury Pie Crusts make apple pie baking simple with delicious results.

Here are a few delicious recipes to help inspire you to create delicious, homemade apple pies!

Perfect Apple Pie is the model of a classic dessert - a beautiful double-crust creation with sugary cinnamon, nutmeg and a splash of lemon juice. So easy to make, this recipe is great for beginner pie bakers looking for impressive results.

Festive Apple-berry Pie is the perfect blend of sweet and tart, with a gorgeous color palette of golden apples and dark red cranberries. Use frozen cranberries to make this dish even more quick and easy!

Topsy-Turvy Apple Pie combines two classics - apple and pecan. Invert the plate to reveal a gorgeous pecan topping. This is a dessert that both apple and pecan pie fans will "flip over".

Easy Apple Pie Foldover is a great solution for keeping the kids happy; a simple mixture of apples and brown sugar folded inside a golden brown baked Pillsbury pie crust. With four servings, it´s a modestly sized apple treat that is kid-friendly to make, and eat.

Cinnamon-Apple Pie with Caramel-Pecan Sauce truly harvests all of autumn´s bounty in a clever presentation. Ready in just under an hour - each slice is topped off with a luscious blend of butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, pecans, whipping cream and vanilla for a saucy treat.

For even more delicious pie ideas throughout the year visit Pillsbury.com/pie for fun and easy recipes to satisfy every season.

Also, visit Pillsbury.com/pie to download a printable coupon for $0.50 off a package of Pillsbury Pie Crusts today!
Join Pillsbury on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lovethepie and follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/love_the_pie.

Actress and busy mom, Jennie Garth, is joined Pillsbury this fall to celebrate apple harvest season. She shared tips and ideas for dressing up apple pies and making kid-friendly treats that satisfy kids after a busy day at school. Click here to watch a small clip of Jennie Garth with Pillsbury.

We were sent a Pillsbury "Love the Pie" prize pack which included a VIP coupon for free Pillsbury® Refrigerated Pie Crusts, a pie dish, and apple themed kitchen items (potholder, apple timer, apple cutter/corer, measruing cups and an apple cutting board).

I made little apple hand pie that I baked off, but they busted open so I have no photos to share. lol. Do you love baking with apples? If so, I have a great treat for you! You can win this gift pack that will help get you going in the kitchen.

One "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" reader will win a Pillsbury "Love the Pie" prize pack also!

 

(This is a must before any extra entries will be accepted!)

1. All you have to do is share your fall harvest rituals your families have, such as going apple picking or baking a pie with freshly picked apples, etc.  

Earn up to 6 extra entries by showing some "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" bloggie ♥ with these rules*!
-Please post yourself 1 separate comment for each, letting me know which ones you do. Thanks!

2.  Follow me on Twitter @MommyImHungry

3.  Tweet about this giveaway (use my Tweet button, or use these tags @MommyImHungry and #myblogspark with this URL in your Tweet)

4.  Follow along with this blog (please tell me how you follow)


5.  Follow along with my Facebook Fan Page (leave first name, last initial)

6.  New here today? Welcome! Please tell me how you found my blog!

7. Follow along with my recipe blog if you're hungry!

This Giveaway ends: 11:59 pm pst, Wednesday, November 10, 2010.
Please read the fine print:
- Open to USA
- Please leave your email
- Winner(s) will be notified by email and announced on my Blog, Twitter and FB soon after
- I will choose my winner(s) using Random.org
- Winner(s) will have 72 hours to claim their prize before a new winner is chosen
- Important! Please read about my giveaway rules HERE*

Be sure to check out my other giveaways too!

I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Pillsbury. I received free product to keep for this review from Pillsbury through MyBlog Spark. All opinions for this review are that of myself & family. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

*Please follow my recipe blog at it's new URL http://mommyimhungry.blogspot.com/