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		<title>Banquet Fruit Pies</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator>
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I am a sucker for pie especially when it is fresh out of the oven and when someone else makes it for me.  Pie has to be one of those comfort foods that tastes good out of the fridge or warm.
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<p>I am a sucker for pie especially when it is fresh out of the oven and when someone else makes it for me.  <a href="http://www.banquet.com">Pie</a> has to be one of those comfort foods that tastes good out of the fridge or warm.<a href="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Banquet-Apple-Pie.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4723" style="margin: 10px;" title="Banquet Apple Pie" src="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Banquet-Apple-Pie.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="252" /></a></p>
<p>I love to roll up my sleeves and make a fresh pie, but sometimes I just crave a slice of pie that doesn&#8217;t require me going through all the steps to make one.  Recently, I was given the opportunity to try Banquets new fruit pies, and I was excited, because who doesn&#8217;t love pie?  Banquet  has been making  meals for more than 50 years, and now they are introducing new single-serving fruit pies.  Each <a href="http://www.banquet.com">Banquet</a> fruit pie has a half serving of real fruit inside a flaky pastry shell that you can enjoy hot from the oven or microwave. The pies come in  three delicious flavors: apple, peach, and cherry berry for a great low price.</p>
<p>I   popped one of the cherry berry <a href="http://www.banquet.com">pies</a> in the oven because I like a crust that is more brown and a little crunchy, but you have the option of making them in your microwave.  Then after pulling the pie out, I topped that baby with some whip cream and grabbed my fork.  The crust was nice and flaky and the filling was pretty good and had just the right amount of sweetness and tart mixed together.  Banquet&#8217;s new fruit pies are perfect if you have that late night sweet craving or if you want to treat the kids.  And the fact that they only cost around a dollar makes it an even sweeter deal.  I will definitely have a few of these on hand in the freezer from some late night indulgence and fun treats for the kids.</p>
<p><span style="color: #999999;">**I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by <a href="http://www.momcentral.com">Mom Central</a> on behalf of Banquet and received free coupons to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central also sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate**</span></p>
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		<title>Eggciting Eggs Farm to Table Recap</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator>
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Ever wonder where your eggs come from?  From a chicken right?  Well of course they come from chickens, but did you ever wonder how they arrive to your table?  I had the first hand opportunity to see the chicken who lays the egg, the machines that take them, clean them, magically snatch them up, and [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/good-egg-project-bloggers.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4343" style="border: 7px solid black;" title="good egg project bloggers" src="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/good-egg-project-bloggers.jpg" alt="" width="263" height="397" /></a></p>
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<p>Ever wonder where your eggs come from?  From a chicken right?  Well of course they come from chickens, but did you ever wonder how they arrive to your table?  I had the first hand opportunity to see the chicken who lays the egg, the machines that take them, clean them, magically snatch them up, and put them in the carton, and the people who make it happen.</p>
<p>Our first evening included a wonderful dinner with the talented Chef Jeffrey Saad, World&#8217;s Fastest Omelet Maker, Howard Helmer, Clint Hickman of Hickman Family Farms and his lovely wife, and the wonderful ladies from Edelman and American Egg Board.  The Mayor even stopped by!  The next morning we would be on our way to Hickman Egg Farm after sharing good food with new friends, with none other than scrumptious egg dishes for breakfast.</p>
<p>On the bus drive over, Clint gave us some background, pointed out some things along the way and how farmers really are struggling.  We even saw some dairy farms, now vacant as a result of bankruptcy&#8230;perfectly good farms but no way to keep up.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hickman-sign.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4344" title="hickman sign" src="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hickman-sign.jpg" alt="" width="466" height="288" /></a></p>
<p><strong>About Hickman Egg Farm</strong></p>
<p>Hickman&#8217;s Family Farms has been family-owned and  operated      in Arizona since 1944. In its early days, Hickman&#8217;s entered  the Arizona      food service market by providing fresh, locally produced eggs direct  to small      independent restaurants, and directly to consumers. Every afternoon,  one little      refrigerated panel truck was sufficient to deliver the day&#8217;s  production to coffee      shops in Glendale and to Carnation Restaurant in the big city of  Phoenix. Bill      and Gertie Hickman displayed the entrepreneurial insight that has  kept Hickman&#8217;s      competitive for decades.</p>
<p><strong>Going Green</strong></p>
<p>Hickman&#8217;s Family Farms utilize stringent methods of conservation  and recycling      to remain as environmentally-friendly (&#8220;green&#8221;) as possible. Wash      water is recycled and reused, and manure is dried, ground, and  turned into high      quality fertilizer. By the time we are through at even our largest  facilities,      we actually discard into dumpsters less waste than the average  apartment building      does in a day.</p>
<p>Ya know what they say&#8230;.that from the manure, flowers grow!  Everything is put to good use at Hickman Egg Farm, right down to the egg shells that are used for compost.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Billy and Clint Hickman</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/billy-and-clint-hickman.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4345" title="billy and clint hickman" src="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/billy-and-clint-hickman.jpg" alt="" width="490" height="314" /></a></p>
<p>Once we arrived, we put on our booties, our coats and fancy hats.  This is a precaution to protect the chickens from an form of contamination and or disease that may be carried in.  I don&#8217;t think I have ever seen so many chickens in one place, or eggs for that matter.  I was in complete awe of the entire process.  We arrived right at their peak laying time, and boy were they a chatty bunch!  You could barely hear what Clint and Billy were saying over chicken talk.  Billy, explained that even chickens get a nap time during the day and all you can hear is a low murmur, and then they also get a bed time like we do.  Egg laying is hard work people.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Don&#8217;t I Look Cute?  Just Agree!</strong></p>
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<p>It was fascinating to see the eggs roll out on to mini conveyor belts, get carried to where they are cleaned and sanitized then snatched up and packaged for market.   We stood amongst all these eggs in the warehouse and all those eggs must leave within a 36 hour time period or the eggs would be through the roof.  We are talking about millions of chickens that don&#8217;t stop laying just because you have a warehouse full&#8230;that&#8217;s just how many eggs their were.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>From Chicken, To Cleaning/Sanitizing, To Package</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/collage-eggs.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4348" style="border: 5px solid black;" title="collage eggs" src="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/collage-eggs.jpg" alt="" width="474" height="327" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>This is Billy and Clint&#8217;s Mom Gertie, she is a great lady with tremendous spunk!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gertie-mom-hickman.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4351" title="gertie mom hickman" src="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/gertie-mom-hickman.jpg" alt="" width="408" height="272" /></a></p>
<p>There was an incredible amount of information to digest and it was an incredible experience to get a behind the scenes look into what it takes to get fresh eggs to our table and I have a new respect for our farmers, because they are feeding our country.  And as part of the Good Egg Project, egg farmers are donating up to 12 million eggs per year,  to food banks and charities.  We can also do our part by joining in and committing to live more healthfully and  give back by pledging to &#8220;Eat good. Do good  every day.&#8221;  For every person that makes the <a href="http://www.goodeggproject.org/take-the-pledge">pledge</a>, farmers will donate one egg to help feed America up to 1 million eggs.</p>
<p>After and eye opening tour of egg production at its finest, we heard from Mary Lee Chin a registered dietitian about the nutrition benefits of just one egg, and we were treated to some totally awesome cooking demonstrations by <a href="http://jeffreysaad.com/">Jeffrey Saad</a> and <a href="http://www.incredibleeggman.com/">Howard Helmer</a>.  We learned some easy egg recipes from Jeffrey and how to whip up an omelet in no time with Howard (world&#8217;s fastest omelet maker).  I was quite enthused to try the omelet making at home, since all of mine usually look like a scrambled mess.  But after learning the key to making omelets, I felt like a whiz in the kitchen when I rolled out three perfect and delicious omelets.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Mary Lee Chin Telling Us About The Nutritional Values Of The Egg</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mary-lee-chin.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4353" title="mary lee chin" src="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mary-lee-chin.jpg" alt="" width="408" height="272" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/dairy-and-egg-products/111/2">Egg Nutrition</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Howard Helmer Showing Us How To Make a Perfect Omelet in Seconds!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/howard-helmer.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4352" title="howard helmer" src="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/howard-helmer.jpg" alt="" width="408" height="272" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Jeffrey Saad Shared Some Wonderful Egg Recipes and His Passion For Making Good Food</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/jeffrey.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4356" title="jeffrey" src="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/jeffrey.jpg" alt="" width="429" height="286" /></a></p>
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<p>I also have to say that I especially enjoyed this experience.  The Hickmans, including Mom Gertie (thank you for all the wonderful stories and the golf balls too  LOL) were so welcoming and I felt right at home.  Jeffrey, Howard, Mary Lee, all the folks from <a href="http://www.edelman.com/">Edelman</a> and everyone in attendance were some of the warmest and nicest individuals.  Thank you so much for a great experience and new friends.  This is definitely something that I won&#8217;t forget.  Thank you to the <a href="http://www.hickmanseggs.com/">Hickmans</a> for opening your doors to Mom Bloggers to share what you do to make it possible for us to have food on our tables daily&#8230;it was a real pleasure!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/farm-to-table-group.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4357" title="farm to table group" src="http://www.doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/farm-to-table-group.jpg" alt="" width="583" height="389" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #999999;"><strong><em>**Thank you to Edelman Pr and the Good Egg Project for funding this trip and making it possible**</em></strong></span></p>
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		<title>Eating Healthy and Breaking the Bank</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:59:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator>
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I typically make a conscious effort to make relatively healthy meals for the boys.  From day one I had vowed that I would offer them as many fresh fruits and vegetables as I could.  They have developed a love for just about any fresh fruit except cantaloupe, and love just about any vegetables. But, the [...]]]></description>
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<p>I typically make a conscious effort to make relatively healthy meals for the boys.  From day one I had vowed that I would offer them as many fresh fruits and vegetables as I could.  They have developed a love for just about any fresh fruit except cantaloupe, and love just about any vegetables. But, the reality is that, <a href="http://wholefoods.com">eating healthy</a> is expensive.</p>
<p>What I have found, is that it is getting increasingly difficult to buy fresh produce for us, without literally spending $60 to $100 per week in efforts to get fresh things to prepare. You would honestly think that the cost to buy fresh, would be a little more reasonable than buying all these processed foods.  Something in this country is very backwards.  If we made the healthier choices more accessible, I would think that insurance costs would go down (less cardiac disease, less diabetes, and cancers).  If people had more incentive to eat fresher foods, the benefits to their health are enormous and it might save this nation some money and make insurance more affordable.</p>
<p>I personally think realistically, that we are too far gone in this world of &#8220;get it now and convenience&#8221; to truthfully go back.  When it comes right down to brass tax, we want everything right now, in the fastest manner possible and eating fresher foods just simply requires more time and effort.  As a Mom, this isn&#8217;t what&#8217;s always best but I am also hard pressed to save a buck.  It is dizzying to see how many of us spend sometimes hours in the grocery store with stacks full of coupons to feed our families, but I can guarantee none of those coupons offer a dime off of fresh produce.  It&#8217;s an admitted rush to leave the store with $200 worth of groceries for $100, even though it can live in our pantries for years, is it really all that healthy?  It is no wonder why people are unhealthy, they can&#8217;t afford to eat whats actually good for them!  One of my favorite places to shop is <a href="http://wholefoods.com">Whole Foods</a> (I love love love this place!), but with the economy and money being tight, I can only make a trip there as a treat rather than a weekly visit.</p>
<p>I am all for indulgence and I certainly don&#8217;t deny my kids the occasional chips or cupcake and I even make dinners from a box, but I would love to have a coupon for lettuce, broccoli, and some of the things that their body actually needs.  Local grocery stores should make these coupons available and I bet they would draw in more customers.  Eating healthy should be rewarded not a financial burden.</p>
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		<title>Smuckers Uncrustables *Review*</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:21:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator>
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I can remember when I was a kid and one of my most favorite meals was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and chicken noodle soup.  I know this may sound a little quirky but I loved to actually dip my sandwich in the soup and I still do it to this day.  I was [...]]]></description>
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<p>I can remember when I was a kid and one of my most favorite meals was a <a href="http://uncrustables.com">peanut butter and jelly</a> sandwich and chicken noodle soup.  I know this may sound a little quirky but I loved to actually dip my sandwich in the soup and I still do it to this day.  I was also the kid that always peeled of the crust on my sandwiches and both of my boys are the same way.</p>
<p>We are huge fans of <a href="http://www.uncrustables.com">Smucker&#8217;s Uncrustables</a>, and when we were given the opportunity to try their new whole wheat sandwiches, I was happy to try this already great product but with the healthier choice of <a href="http://www.smuckers.com/products/details.aspx?groupId=3&amp;categoryId=46&amp;flavorId=793">wheat bread</a>.  This makes buying this classic even more appealing as a mom and the boys loved them and didn&#8217;t even notice the difference.  I love Uncrustables because you just take them out of the freezer and let them thaw for about twenty to thirty minutes and they are ready to eat.  They are so yummy, they have no crusts, and the bread that they use is so soft, just like it was freshly baked.  I find myself sneaking a few for myself and I love them with my favorite chicken noodle soup.   They are perfect for lunches, and even as an afternoon snack.</p>
<p>Each sandwich is low in sugar, about 10g for the strawberry and peanut butter on whole wheat, and  you would never know it because taste is definitely lacking in these perfectly round sandwiches.  They are perfect when you are on the go and you want the kids to get that little extra bit of protein and you want something you know they will eat.  I always keep a few of them on hand for trips to the park or when I know we are going to be out and about.  Smucker&#8217;s Uncrustables make a perfect snack for the kids and for big kids too!</p>
<p><em>“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by <a href="http://momcentral.com">Mom  Central</a> on behalf of <a href="http://www.uncrustables.com">Smucker’s Uncrustables </a>and received a sample to facilitate  my candid review. In addition, Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for  taking the time to participate.”<br />
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		<title>Yoplait Makes For A Great Frozen Anytime Treat</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:40:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator>
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My kids are huge Yoplait Yogurt fans and ask for it just about anytime of the day.  I have almost always bought the Yoplait brand yogurt because it offers a variety for the whole family.  My husband doesn&#8217;t like yogurt that has chunks of fruit so he gets the smooth and creamy and I love [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/yoplaitchoc.gif"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3585" style="margin: 10px;" title="yoplaitchoc" src="http://doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/yoplaitchoc.gif" alt="yoplaitchoc" width="89" height="128" /></a>My kids are huge Yoplait <a href="http://yoplait.com">Yogurt </a>fans and ask for it just about anytime of the day.  I have almost always bought the Yoplait brand yogurt because it offers a variety for the whole family.  My husband doesn&#8217;t like yogurt that has chunks of fruit so he gets the smooth and creamy and I love Yoplait&#8217;s regular and whipped yogurt.</p>
<p>It wasn&#8217;t until I was visiting Costco that I had actually tried it frozen.  They were passing out Yoplait yogurt that had been frozen and to my surprise it tasted really good and the boys loved it too.  So thanks to My Blog Spark, I was able to try <a href="http://yoplait.com">Yoplait Whips</a> and I decided to try them frozen.  They were really yummy and the boys couldn&#8217;t get enough.  The best part about them is that they are low in fat and are actually a healthier treat than ice cream.</p>
<p>Yoplait Whips! are currently available in a variety  flavors like  Strawberry Mist, Chocolate, Key Lime Pie, Orange Crème, Chocolate Raspberry,  Lemon Burst, Peaches &#8216;N Cream and Raspberry Mousse. As well as their   newest flavor Vanilla Creme which just came out.</p>
<p>If you want to offer a healthier alternative to other frozen novelties, I would suggest giving frozen Yoplait a try and I think y ou could freeze just about any kind of Yoplait yogurt and it would taste just as good.  And even  better, you can make your kids think they are getting something really special yet it is a much helathier alternative.</p>
<p>If you would like to try out frozen Yoplait whips, you can visit <a href="http://http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=qgviewi17375040&amp;bt=wi&amp;o=56794&amp;ci=1&amp;c=GM&amp;p=kpAJaoVD">here</a> and print a coupon for .60 off of three Yoplait Whips.  Additionally, right now, new members who sign-up to become subscribers of<a href="http://freewhips.yoplait.com/YoplaitCoupFY10/Default.aspx"> Betty  Crocker&#8217;s newsletter</a>, will receive a free coupon for Yoplait Whips!</p>
<p>Would you like to win a fun gift pack from My Blog Spark and Yoplait? The <strong>Summer Cool Down&#8221; gift bag</strong> includes two free coupons for Yoplait Whips!,  cooler tote, Popsicle molds and a set of 12 color-changing spoons.</p>
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		<title>Oscar Mayer Lunchables Lunch Combinations *review*</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator>
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Making lunches and finding different ways to make the ordinary interesting for kids is often a task that us moms dread at times.  You often hear about how kids are bartering away their lunches in the school cafeteria in exchange for something they find more exciting.
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<p><a href=" http://brands.kraftfoods.com/lunchables/ ">Making lunches</a> and finding different ways to make the ordinary interesting for kids is often a task that us moms dread at times.  You often hear about how kids are bartering away their lunches in the school cafeteria in exchange for something they find more exciting.</p>
<p>I was recently given the opportunity to try out Oscar Mayer&#8217;s new <a href=" http://brands.kraftfoods.com/lunchables/ ">Lunchable Lunch Combinations</a>.  My husband is a huge fan of the smaller Lunchable packets and he takes them for a snack at work or in the morning.  Even though my boys aren&#8217;t in school yet, I can see that this would be a perfect alternative to brown bagging it.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hamamericansub.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3574" title="hamamericansub" src="http://doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hamamericansub.jpg" alt="hamamericansub" width="300" height="204" /></a></p>
<p>In comparison to an unhealthier choice of fast food or cafeteria foods, this at least offers a source of more rounded nutritional value.  We tried the Ham and American Sub combination and I was surprised at how much was actually in the package.  Included in the package was ham, american cheese, sub bun, mayo,sugar free jello, chewy chips ahoy cookies, water and kool aid drink mix packet.  The only thing that I personally would have liked is that there just be plain water in the meal, regular jello since I am not one to give the kids artificial sweetener, and maybe apple slices in place of the jello or the cookies.  I think it is a great idea especially on days where you are running behind and it makes for a hearty meal.  I think if I were a kid this would be a real treat and you wouldn&#8217;t find me trading a single morsel.</p>
<p>You can find <a href="http:// http://brands.kraftfoods.com/lunchables/ ">Oscar Mayer Lunchables Lunch Combinations</a> in your grocer&#8217;s refrigerated section next to the packaged lunch meats.  There are six new varieties that include: Turkey + Cheddar Sub Sandwich, Ham + American Sub Sandwich, Turkey + Cheddar Cracker Combos, Ham +American Cracker Combos, Deep Dish Cheese Pizza and Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza.</p>
<p><em>**I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by <a href="http://momcentral.com">Mom Central</a> on  behalf of Oscar Mayer Lunchables and received a sample to facilitate my candid  review. In addition, Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the  time to participate.**</em></p>
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		<title>Evenflo Comfort Select Performance Breast Pump Review And Giveaway</title>
		<link>http://www.doublebugs.com/2009/04/20/evenflo-comfort-select-performance-breast-pump-review-and-giveaway/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator>
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After having the boys, I was so overwhelmed to say the least.  After 16 weeks of bedrest and 8 of those weeks in the hospital, and the fact that I was a first time mother and pregnant with twins, was a pretty big deal.  As a new mother you have so many questions about how [...]]]></description>
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<p>After having the boys, I was so overwhelmed to say the least.  After 16 weeks of bedrest and 8 of those weeks in the hospital, and the fact that I was a first time mother and pregnant with twins, was a pretty big deal.  As a new mother you have so many questions about how to do things and what you should be doing, but I had always known that I wanted to breastfeed the boys.  I had not realized the importance of <a href="http://www.evenflo.com/category.aspx?id=2">breastfeeding</a> until they were born 6 weeks early and spent close to three weeks in the NICU.</p>
<p>For preemies, providing them with breast milk as soon as possible was something my nurses encouraged because they say that the milk you produce then is different and would provide my babies with a lot of things they needed.  I can remember the first few days at home, and crying because I wanted to give up pumping, but my two tiny little men in the NICU, made me keep on going.  I would pump all through the night and visit them sometimes 2-3 times a day and bring them all my pumped breast milk.</p>
<p>I never quite got the hang of breastfeeding them together, and one of my little guys has a tongue tie that prevented him from feeding properly so I would pump for him and for both of them when I needed a break. Pumps can be a lifesaver, and are great when you need the break or if you have two babies and one doesn&#8217;t do well at the breast, you can still give them pumped milk in a bottle.</p>
<p>I was excited to review <a href="http://www.evenflo.com/category.aspx?id=2">Evenflo Comfort Select Performance Breast Pump</a> because since I am a breastfeeding mother, I like to see what is out there on the market currently and for in the future when we decide to have another child. The pump itself is very easy to use, and easy to hold, and comfortable and this is important.  It is not overly noisy which was a pet peeve of mine with one of the pumps that I own.  At three in the morning the last thing I want to be hearing is a loud squeaking noise, and especially with sleeping babies nearby.  I had no trouble using this and all parts are easy to clean and better yet BPA free.</p>
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<li>NEW! All components, including milk storage bottles are without BPA and contain less than 0.01% phthalates. Bottles can be purchased separately.</li>
<li>NEW! Improved cycle time for more effective milk expression.</li>
<li>NEW! Improved vacuum performance at all settings between min and max</li>
<li>NEW! Regulated power adapter ensures consistency in performance.</li>
<li>NEW! Dual motors for better production allowing individual settings</li>
<li>NEW! Includes 2 additional overflow valves for additional convenience! Valve color has changed to lavender.</li>
<li>NEW! More stable bottle stands to prevent possible spillage.</li>
<li>4pk sample of breast pads with redeemable coupon.</li>
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<div>Another thing I like about this particular pump is, it isn&#8217;t overly heavy and is fairly compact, which makes it easy to take with you.  This is great for all the road trips that we take as a family as well.  The price is reasonable and definitely a worthwhile investment if you are breastfeeding or intend on breastfeeding your child. The <a href="http://www.evenflo.com/category.aspx?id=1">Evenflo</a> site offers some good resources that you can check out for breastfeeding and Mom Central  Mom Central has a  page dedicated to the Evenflo Comfort Select Performance  Breast Pump.  This page  features a special section where moms can share  breast pumping tips.  Every mom that shares a tip will be entered in a giveaway  to <a href="http://www.momcentral.com/reviews/evenflo-comfort-select.html">win one of three Evenflo Comfort Select Performance Breast Pumps</a> and boxes of  nursing pads!</div>
<div>Also, here at DoubleBugs, we will be giving away an Evenflo Comfort Select Performance Breast Pump and 2 Boxes of Breast Pads to one lucky reader!</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">Visit the <a href="http://evenflo.com">Evenflo</a> site and check out some of their valuable breastfeeding information and come back here and leave me a comment on something you learned from one of their resources.  In addition please tell me why you would like to win this pump.</div>
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<p><em><strong>Contest Starts April 20, 2009 and Ends Monday May 11, 2009</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Thank you to <a href="http://momcentral.com">Mom Central</a> and<a href="http://evenflo.com"> Evenflo</a> for this wonderful opportunity!</p>
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		<title>Yoplait Kids Get Active Review and Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:40:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator>
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<p>Did you know that research has shown that fewer than half of all kids ages two to 12 get the calcium they need each day? Calcium and Vitamin D are both essential nutrients for building strong bones. Though it can be challenging for growing kids to get Vitamin D, since it is found naturally in very few foods <a href="http://yoplait.com">Yoplait for Kids</a> makes it a little easier to incorporate a delicious source of Vitamin D and Calcium in your child&#8217;s diet.</p>
<h3><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>About Yoplait Kids Yogurt</strong></span></h3>
<p><a href="http://yoplait.com">Yoplait Kids </a>is made just for your toddlers sensitive palate.  It has a smooth texture and great fruit flavors that your child is sure to love.  It also has the calcium and vitamins that they need in their diets.</p>
<p>Along with a great taste it also has 25% less sugar and DHA for healthy brain growth.</p>
<p>Yoplait Kids yogurt in a cup is like training wheels for spoons-even  																			when the spoon is tipped it won&#8217;t fall off. That means less mess-and greater  																			spoon-feeding success!</p>
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<h3>What We Thought</h3>
<p>We received a free coupon to go and give Yoplait Kids a try along with a family fun package to encourage your kids to get out and get active.  Along with healthy eating habits you want your kids to be active, so what better way to end a day of play? We tried yoplait kids this past weekend after we played with all the fun outdoor toys we recieved and the boys absolutely loved it!  They both had to have their own cup of yogurt of course, and they finished every last drop.   We are big yogurt fans in this house, but what I have found is that a lot of yogurts have a high sugar content.  I really liked the fact that Yoplait Kids yogurt has the 25% less sugar, so I am more inclined to let them have the whole container rather than limiting it, and the serving sizes are perfect for them.   They of course thought they were getting something really special because Dora and Boots were on the containers, which makes it even easier for them to eat healthy.  Overall, I would have to say that this was a big hit and I will definitely consider buying more for them.</p>
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<h3><strong>Would you like to give Yoplait Kids a try?</strong></h3>
<p>Yoplait is generously offering DoubleBugs readers the chance to win a great prize package.   Yoplait <em>Get Active</em> Prize Pack includes coupon for free Yoplait, travel cooler (to take your  yogurt on the road), a jump rope, a water bottle and an outdoor game set that  includes a beach ball, paddle ball, Jai-Ali and a Frisbee, and we will be giving this away to 3 lucky winners!</p>
<p>Open to U.S. residents. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="style1"><em>*This coupon offer for a free six pack of Yoplait for Kids yogurt is not valid in some states, including Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota and Tennessee.</em></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="style1"><em><a href="http://doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/yoplait.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2456" title="yoplait" src="http://doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/yoplait.jpg" alt="yoplait" width="304" height="276" /></a><br />
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Here&#8217;s What You Gotta Do!</em></strong></p>
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<li>Leave me a comment and let me know what your family does to stay active.  Also, you can visit yoplait.com and tell me what flavor of yogurt your kids might like.</li>
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<li>Winners are chosen at random via Random.org.</li>
<li>If Winner Does Not Respond Within 2 Days the prize is forfeited and donated!</li>
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<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="style1"><em></em></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Contest Starts Monday March 30, 2009 and Ends Monday April 20, 2009</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>GOOD LUCK!!!<br />
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		<title>Big G Kid Cereals and Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator>
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Being a first time parent, I am almost always concerned about my two little guys and their health.  From a very early age, I have tried to influence healthy food choices and make sure that they are getting a fairly balanced diet.   If I buy something at the grocery store, I am always reading the [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.growupstrong.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2113" title="growupstronglogo" src="http://doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/growupstronglogo.jpg" alt="growupstronglogo" width="241" height="63" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/trix.bmp"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2114" style="margin: 10px;" title="trix" src="http://doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/trix.bmp" alt="trix" width="110" height="145" /></a>Being a first time parent, I am almost always concerned about my two little guys and their health.  From a very early age, I have tried to influence healthy food choices and make sure that they are getting a fairly balanced diet.   If I buy something at the grocery store, I am always reading the labels, to see what they are getting in their food.  We are a <a href="http://www.growupstrong.com/">cereal </a>loving family here, because it is something that is simple to make and the kids just love it.   It is a perfect snack too in the afternoon after naps, and it doesn&#8217;t have to be served with milk.  My two love to have their own bowl, their cup of juice, and watch one of their favorite shows.</p>
<p>Recently the importance of Vitamin D in the diet has been in the news, and the importance of calcium is so important in bone growth and development.  Vitamin D is also important in bone growth and is now suggested to be a key factor in healthy lung function.   Approximately 75% of kids today don&#8217;t even get the required amount of Calcium and Vitamin D in their diets, and that is an astounding figure!   The American Academy of Pediatrics has even upped the amount of Vitamin D your child should be getting to 400IU.</p>
<p>The good news is, that it isn&#8217;t that hard to incorporate these nutrients in your child&#8217;s diet.  Parents can easily get both vitamin D and Calcium in milk and many juices and now in fortified cereals.  All <a href="http://www.growupstrong.com/">General Mills Big G kid cereals</a> including Kix, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, Trix, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and more.<a href="http://doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/cp_bubble_over.bmp"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2115" style="margin: 10px;" title="cp_bubble_over" src="http://doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/cp_bubble_over.bmp" alt="cp_bubble_over" width="110" height="145" /></a></p>
<p>This is great news for our family because we are huge Lucky Charms, and Cocoa Puffs fans.  The boys think they have gone to heaven when I give them these cereals in their snack bowls!  Additionally, a recent report in a leading consumer magazine ranked kid cereals by nutritional content, and all nine General Mills Big G kid cereals included in the report were ranked in the top half. All Big G kid cereals have at least eight grams of whole grain per serving (at least 48 grams are recommended daily), and all have 12 grams or less of sugar per serving.  This is awesome, and you can feel good about giving them something they love and not worry about them getting a ton of sugar.</p>
<p>Cereal is one of the most nutritious breakfast options a kid can eat. Most cereals have about 100 – 130 calories per serving and provide at least 10 key nutrients. And, ready-to-eat cereal is the number one source of whole grain in American diets.  If there is one food that your child would eat than at least you know that it has nutritional value.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/bigcampaign.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2119 aligncenter" style="border: 7px solid black;" title="bigcampaign" src="http://doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/bigcampaign.jpg" alt="bigcampaign" width="456" height="358" /></a></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">This Giveaway Is Now Closed</h3>
<p>As part of a healthy diet and the love of  Big G cereal (especially Cocoa Puffs), DoubleBugs  is giving away these totally adorable and way cool Cocoa Puffs vintage ringer Ts (child&#8217;s sz large) to 9 lucky winners.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Here&#8217;s all you gotta do!</strong></p>
<ul style="text-align: center;">
<li>Leave me a comment on what your child&#8217;s favorite Big G cereal is, and yours too.</li>
<li>Please leave me an email so I can contact you if you win</li>
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<li>Winners are chosen at random via Random.org.</li>
<li>If Winner Does Not Respond Within 2 Days the prize is forfeited and donated!</li>
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<li>Tweet about this post</li>
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<li>Put my badge on your sidebar</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><br />
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That’s all you gotta do!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Contest Starts February 25, 2009 and Ends March 11, 2009</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Good Luck!</p>
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		<title>Dole Fruit Parfaits Review</title>
		<link>http://www.doublebugs.com/2009/02/17/dole-fruit-parfaits-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie</dc:creator>
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My two just love fresh fruit of just about any kind.   They are huge fans of anything that they can hold in their little hands, and sort of have their own personal snack because sharing with your twin brother is a difficult thing to do.
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<p>My two just love fresh <a href="http://dole.com">fruit </a>of just about any kind.   They are huge fans of anything that they can hold in their little hands, and sort of have their own personal snack because sharing with your twin brother is a difficult thing to do.</p>
<p>We received a few packages of <a href="http://www.dole.com/Products/Products_Detail.jsp?CatGroupID=5&amp;ID=413">Dole’s Fruit Parfaits </a>to try, and let me just tell you, that there aren’t any left in the house! Dole Fruit Parfaits are a perfect combination of fresh fruit with a layer of light creme.  They are just the right size for a snack or to put in your child’s lunches, and offer a healthier alternative to sugary snacks.  If I am craving something sweet, this has just enough to satisfy that craving without overdoing it.  <a href="http://www.dole.com/Products/Products_Detail.jsp?CatGroupID=5&amp;ID=413">Dole Fruit Parfaits</a> are also excellent in the winter months when some of the seasonal fruits are a little more scarce.   Both of my boys ate these with great relish and the Peaches and Creme Parfait was their absolute favorite flavor.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1983" title="collagedole" src="http://doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/collagedole-300x278.jpg" alt="collagedole" width="300" height="278" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">For me, I like the fact that they are convenient, and an easy snack when things are hectic.   It is always nice to just have something relatively quick and healthy on hand.  They are just the right size for little hands to hold on to, and a perfect treat for kids, because they think they are getting something special.  We will definitely be keeping a stash of these in the fridge.</p>
<p>You can find Dole Fruit Parfaits in your grocery store usually with all the canned fruits and jarred applesauce.  They don’t need to be refrigerated so you can store them in the pantry until you are ready to eat them.  We like ours really cold but you don’t have to refrigerate them.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1984" title="sweetretreat" src="http://doublebugs.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/sweetretreat-300x267.jpg" alt="sweetretreat" width="210" height="187" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Dole is also running a really great contest Called The Dole Fruit Parfait Sweet Retreat Contest!</p>
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Here is how the “DOLE Fruit Parfait Sweet Retreat Contest” works:</strong></p>
<p>From now until March 14, 2009, take a picture of your DOLE Parfait Moment at home, at work, at play, with your friends or on-the-go.  Upload your photo and caption to www.DoleSweetRetreat.com.  A panel of judges will choose the best picture in each category.<br />
The Grand Prize is a three day/ two night luxury Spa Retreat Getaway for two at the 27-acre Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ., set amidst flowering cactus and framed against the majestic McDowell Mountains.  Here, breathtaking desert vistas blend with intriguing Native American culture and pampering amenities. The prize includes airfare, accommodations, $500 gift certificate to the Avania Spa, a one-of-a-kind, holistic, total-immersion experience that is synchronized with the body’s changing rhythms and requirements. Also included in the prize is a $750 VISA gift card to cover your meals and other hotel amenities you feel like taking advantage of including, championship golf, water playground or tennis.</p>
<p>Five First Prize winners will receive a Homedics Personal Massage Lounger valued at $100 to have a relaxing moment anytime in their home.<br />
It is just that simple, and best of all you get to enjoy a fruit parfait while dreaming of a luxury resort getaway.  Just picture yourself after a long stressful week relaxing to a massage with beautiful scenery, this every mom’s dream.</p>
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