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Nature’s Path/EnviroKidz – Products Worth Reviewing and Giveaway

There’s nothing like a really good cereal with fresh, organic milk and a big spoon. My son and I love cereal – in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. It may sound like a lot of cereal and milk there, but I’m pretty sure we’re not the only ones who loves cereal. But choosing the right kind of cereal is extremely important too. You really don’t want all those commercial types where it’s filled with nothing but refined sugar, artificial ingredients, and a lot of other stuff that just sits in your body. Eating healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, dairy, whole grains, and healthy proteins ensures your children will grow up healthiy and properly. And it instills good eating habits as they get older. When we were on a rampage to find the best-tasting and most nutritious cereals out on the market today, we narrowed it down to a few brands and one of them is Nature’s Path Organic.

Nature’s Path (http://www.naturespath.com/) is one of the leading manufactures of organic, all-natural ready to eat cereals and breakfast foods, but you don’t have to enjoy their food just for breakfast. With their granola bars, granola, and toaster pastries, they are excellent for breakfast and just about any time! As I indicated earlier, we love cereal any time of the day because they are a nutritious and hearty way of enjoying something sweet and healthy. And if you’re watching your sugar content, many of their products are very low in sugar content and contains only organic evaporated cane juice. In fact, Nature’s Path Organics entire line of products are made with certified organic ingredients and whole grains as well as natural ingredients like sea salt, organic molasses, organic cocoa, and the aforementioned organic evaporated cane juice.

Nature’s Path also makes a kids line of cereal and cereal bars called EnviroKidz. We love EnviroKidz because their cereal contain ingredients that kids are used to and enjoy and they are fun to eat as well as incredibly delicious! The current EnviroKidz lineup of products include Gorilla Munch, Panda Puff Cereal, Koala Crisps, Lemur Peanut Choco Drizzle Krispy Rice Bars, Cheetah Berry Crisp Rice Bars, and a few others. And don’t worry, they don’t include any animals in them as the names indicate. They just have adorable photos of those specific animals on the boxes to delight and educate children on some of those endangered species. In fact, you’ll find useful information about the environment and animals on the inside of their EnviroKidz cereals that children can have fun reading up on. We like playing with the fun games and trivia inside the box and it’s something to do while your kids are enjoying their cereal.

Nature’s Path started as a family-owned business and to this day, it is still family-owned and runned. They firmly believe that breakfast food should be delicious as well as nutritious and with kids in the factor, it’s even more important to teach children to stay away from unhealthy breakfast foods. I truly love their company motto, ” Eat Well and Do Good” and it shows in the stewardships of this company. They are socially and environmentally responsible and they use and procure sustainable ingredients when possible. They have also partnered with Organic Gardening on the Gardens for Good Grant  to put organic gardens into the communities that need them most and my favorite is that they donate a portion of all their sales of EnviroKidz to environmental causes. At Nature’s Path, they promise to provide the best foods for their customers and their own employees by using only organic ingredients and ingredients that have not been genetically modified. And when you taste some of Nature’s Path and EnviroKidz foods, you’ll know what I mean when they taste absolutely yummy and fulfilling. We always keep some of their products on hand and we run out of them fairly quick too!

Nature’s Path/EnviroKidz had kindly sent me some of their best products to try and review. The products they sent me were: Nature’s Path Chococonut Chewy Granola Bar, Nature’s Path Optimum Blueberry Cinnamon Cereal, EnviroKidz Gorilla Munch, EnviroKidz Peanut Choco Drizzle Crispy Rice Bars, EnviroKidz Panda Peanut Butter Puffs, and Flax Plus Maple Pecan Crunch. We’ve never tried their Flax Plus Maple Pecan Crunch and since I enjoy flax, maple, and pecans, it sounded like a delicious cereal to try – and I was right! The maple flavor was subtle yet lingered nicely and the “crunch” from the pecans and flax definitely gives the cereal depth. Nature’s Path is also generously offering 1 LUCKY reader of Happymomblogger the chance to win the same products that I received.

The prize will be 1 of each: Nature’s Path Chococonut Chewy Granola Bar, Nature’s Path Optimum Blueberry Cinnamon Cereal, EnviroKidz Gorilla Munch, EnviroKidz Peanut Choco Drizzle Crispy Rice Bars, EnviroKidz Panda Peanut Butter Puffs, and Flax Plus Maple Pecan Crunch and they all come in an adorable “suitcase” package.

So how do you win this delicious prize? Read below to find out.

Here’s how to enter in the Nature’s Path/EnviroKidz giveaway:

(Please note, the rules have changed slightly. Please read carefully before entering)

ENTRIES:

#1 entry – “Like” Nature’s Path on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/naturespath and write on their wall that you are entering the contest at Happymomblogger: http://www.happymomblogger.wordpress.com/. Please put Happymomblogger as the heading.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: 

#2 entry – Become a follower: http://twitter.com/#!/happymomblogger and “Tweet” me @happymomblogger that you are entering the Nature’s Path giveaway. Become a follower of Nature’s Path: http://twitter.com/#!/NaturesPath and “Tweet” that you are entering the contest at Happymomblogger.

#3 entry – Subscribe to my Blog.

#4 entry – Enter in my other contests.

#5 entry – Vote for me at Top Mommy Blogs using the link provided below.

You can enter by telling me the 5 entries in the LEAVE A COMMENT box. Please be sure to give me your name and email address so that I may contact you if you win. Contest is open to residents of US only. 18 years and older please. Please be sure to provide a physical address and not a P.O. Box. Only 1 contestant per household please. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of prize. Any violation of the rules will deem your entry as disqualified. Happymomblogger is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged prizes but will do the best to ensure your prize gets there. In  the event the winner can not be contacted within 3 days of email sent then another winner will be chosen. You may win only 1 prize per giveaway period. No purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibed by law.

Contest Start Date: April 19, 2012

Contest End Date: May 3, 2012 – Congratulations to Lori D. for winning the prize!

Only 1 winner will be chosen at random and I will post the winner’s name on my blog.

GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

Disclaimer: The product(s)were sent to the author for review by the manufacturer/PR. All reviews on “Happymomblogger” remain unbiased and unpaid and are the sole decision of the author. The opinions of these product(s) were not influenced in any way, shape, or form. As always, please read the ingredients carefully when trying new products. 

Please read the labels and ingredients carefully and follow all manufacturer’s instructions (if any). The products selected for the giveaway were generously donated by the companies/PR to help readers learn more about their products. The winner’s choice in using/consuming these products are entirely up to the winner and will not hold the author and her family liable nor the companies/PR liable. These products are made with non-toxic ingredients but always be safe with what you use and consume.

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Happy Baby Happy Family – Products Worth Reviewing and Giveaway

There’s nothing like feeding your baby the best food possible. As parents, and especially first-time parents, we do everything possible to make sure our children have the best food, the best toys, the best of everything possible. We do countless research on how to raise our children properly and safely and it’s a rewarding yet sometimes tiring labor of love. But when it comes to feeding our children the right kinds of food, sometimes we can have conflicting information. Especially as a first-time parent, you’ll hear information from everyone and everywhere – so how do you know what’s right exactly? Well, I always say do your own research first and trust your instincts. When I first discovered Happy Baby Happy Family and their line of organic, all-natural, and wholesome food for children, I was intrigued and excited. Finally a company that makes organic food for babies and young children and absolutely delicious and nutritious too!

HAPPYBABY (http://happybabyfood.com/) makes organic and all-natural food specifically designed for babies and young children. And that means food that are free of dangerous pesticides, chemicals, GMO’s, preservatives, and food coloring. They also add important nutrients such as DHA to help with brain growth and probiotics for digestive health. And most importantly, their food is delicious! My son loves their Happy Melts and Happy Bites and I love the fact that they are made from organic ingredients and do not contain any yucky stuff.

HAPPYBABY was developed by a mom with the idea in mind that all parents need some help in feeding their children nutritious food. We as parents try our best to provide our children with the best food, the best toys, and the safest car seats. But we don’t always have the time to make our own food for our babies and younger kids. And babies and toddlers can not necessarily eat what adults eat because of digestion, allergies, and not enough teeth to chew. And we don’t always have the resources to buy organic ingredients either. That’s why HAPPYBABY is a great choice for babies and toddlers because they do all the work for us.

HAPPYBABY makes organic frozen food, organic snacks, organic cereal, organic yogurt melts, and organic pureed food. Their products contain only natural ingredients so you don’t have to worry about what goes into your kids tummies. Their products are also allergen friendly with complete ingredients disclosure. Their products are also packaged in BPA-free materials so you don’t have to worry about the toxic chemical leaking into the food.  Most importantly though, their food is absolutely scrumptious! And they’re easy to prepare and eat. Their frozen bites make excellent complete meals or as a side dish or a snack and I myself even enjoy their yogurt melts. Their yogurt melts have a truly unique sensation and flavor. You really can’t go wrong with HAPPYBABY foods. This company does everything possible to ensure your children will get a nutritious, delicious, and organically-made meal.

I discovered HAPPYBABY and their HAPPYFAMILY line of products awhile ago and because they also practice sustainability methods as well as being socially responsible, that’s a great plus in my book. So if you’re going to buy something that’s as important as a nutritiously-made meal for your kids, then why not also support a company who believes in giving back to our planet and to the world?

HAPPYBABY believes in helping families with the hassle of making their own baby food because sometimes we simply just don’t have the time to make a complete and nutritious meal. With a complete line of products to choose from, you’re sure to find something that your baby and toddler will enjoy. Their prices are also very reasonable and you can find most of their products in Babies R’ Us, Toys R’ Us, Target, and some of your local natural grocery stores and supermarkets. They even offer a newsletter on their site and if you sign up, you’ll get offers for discounts and coupons.

Happy Baby Happy Family had kindly sent me free product  coupons to try their HAPPYFAMILY Frozen Bites, their HAPPYMunchies, and HAPPY Tot Plus and my son and I were super excited to try all of them! So we decided to purchase the Salmon Stix HAPPYFAMILY Frozen Bites , the Broccoli, Kale, and Cheddar Cheese Munchies, and their Strawberry, Kiwi, Beet, and Pear Happy Tot Plus. The Salmon Stix Frozen Bites were delightfully mushy yet yielded a cruncy exterior and it is filled with yummy and nutritious ingredients such as Wild Pollock, Organic Butternut Squash, Wild Salmon, Organic Potato, and a few other seasonings to bind the delicious and unique flavor. My son decided to dip his Salmon Stix in some organic ketchup and loved them! The Broccoli, Kale, and Cheddar Cheese Happy Munchies were so light and airy and so fun to eat, even I didn’t want to stop eating them – but okay, they were for my son, so I let him finish the carton on his own. And with wholesome ingredients like Organic Whole Grain Yellow Corn and Organic Cheddar Cheese, as well as Organic Broccoli and Organic Kale, the Munchies were more like a meal rather than a snack. The Strawberry, Kiwi, Beet, and Pear Happy Tot Plus reminded me of a fruit smoothie that wasn’t too heavy and not overly sweet. And if you freeze them, they also make nice frozen treats! All of the 3 products we tried contained important and necessary nutrients and vitamins such as Vitamins A, B, C, D, and E, as well as Magnesium, Calcium, and Iron. And with wild salmon, you’re getting the ultra-important nutrient EPA and DHA found in certain fish that’s crucial for growing brains.

Happy Baby Happy Family would also like to give 1 LUCKY reader of Happymomblogger the chance to win some of their great products. The prize will be 2 FREE product coupons for each HappyFamily Frozen Bites, Happy Munchies, Happy Tot Plus and a Happy Family Recipe guide, a Nutrition Guide, and Happyfamily FAQ pamphlet. So how do you win this wonderful prize? Read below to find out!

Here’s how to enter in the Happy Baby Happy Family giveaway:

(Please note, the rules have changed slightly. Please read carefully before entering)

ENTRIES:

#1 entry – “Like” Happy Baby Happy Family on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/HAPPYFAM and write on their wall that you are entering the contest at Happymomblogger: http://www.happymomblogger.wordpress.com/. Please put Happymomblogger as the heading.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: 

#2 entry – Become a follower: http://twitter.com/#!/happymomblogger and “Tweet” me @happymomblogger that you are entering the Happy Baby Happy Family giveaway. Become a follower of Happy Baby Happy Family:http://twitter.com/#!/happybabyfood and “Tweet” that you are entering the contest at Happymomblogger.

#3 entry – Sign up for the Happy Baby Happy Family newsletter: http://happybabyfood.com/component/content/article/79/126-sign-in 

#4 entry – Answer this question that can be found on their FAQ’s tab (http://www.happybabyfood.com/view-all-faqs): How are HappyBaby Food tested?

#5 entry – Subscribe to my Blog.

#6  entry – Vote for me at Top Mommy Blogs using the link provided below.

You can enter by telling me the 6 entries in the LEAVE A COMMENT box. You can only enter ONCE and up to 6 entries only. Please be sure to give me your name and email address so that I may contact you if you win. Contest is open to residents of US only. 18 years and older please. Please be sure to provide a physical address and not a P.O. Box. Only 1 contestant per household please. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of prize. Any violation of the rules will deem your entry as disqualified. Happymomblogger is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged prizes but will do the best to ensure your prize gets there. In  the event the winner can not be contacted within 3 days of email sent then another winner will be chosen. You can only win 1 prize per giveaway period. No purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibed by law.

Contest Start Date: April 19, 2012

Contest End Date: May 3, 2012 – Congratulations to Debbie L. on winning the prize!

Only 1 winner will be chosen at random and I will post the winner’s names on my blog.

GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

Disclaimer: The product(s)were sent to the author for review by the manufacturer/PR. All reviews on “Happymomblogger” remain unbiased and unpaid and are the sole decision of the author. The opinions of these product(s) were not influenced in any way, shape, or form. As always, please read the ingredients carefully when trying new products. 

Please read the labels and ingredients carefully and follow all manufacturer’s instructions (if any). The products selected for the giveaway were generously donated by the companies/PR to help readers learn more about their products. The winner’s choice in using/consuming these products are entirely up to the winner and will not hold the author and her family liable nor the companies/PR liable. These products are made with non-toxic ingredients but always be safe with what you use and consume.

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Honeydrop Beverages – Products Worth Reviewing and Giveaway

In our house, honey is a must-have. We not only love their health benefits but the fact that honey tastes absolutely delicious! There are countless ways of using honey – from honey juice to honey tea to honey cakes to honey-dipped strawberries – you can always find some good use with honey. In fact, honey is also great as a facial treatment and can leave your skin very soft and supple. You can also eat honey straight up as is and it’s been a known natural and holistic cure for coughs and sore throats. We like to eat honey every day if we can and it’s a superb alternative to sugar.

One of our favorite ways of enjoying honey is as a beverage. Because honey is naturally sweet, there is no need to add any additional sugar to a beverage made with honey. Some people may not be used to the flavor of honey but once you’ve tried it, you’ll likely want more of it. I like to make honey water or honey juice by simply adding honey to boiled water, a squeeze of lemon, and then let cool and iced if you like – it’s super refreshing and good for you! However, if you want to go adventurous, then I’ve got a new product for you to try! Honeydrop Beverages makes all-natural juices and teas made with fresh honey and a little bit of another unique ingredient to jazz it up a bit. They make honey-infused beverages with ingredients such as blood orange, blueberry, green tea, lemon, chamomile, and ginger and all of their beverages are made with wild unrefined honey that are responsibly sourced in the US. And their beverages do not contain any unrefined sugars or artificial ingredients, and are free of genetically modified ingredients. Honeydrop Beverages uses 1 tablespoon of pure honey in each bottle so you’re getting quite a good amount of honey there. And we can definitely taste the honey in each unique flavor profile – the honey stands out on its own yet the 6 different varieties that it’s paired with are perfect combinations!

Honeydrop Beverages (http://www.honeydrop.com/) was founded with the promise of providing natural and healthy beverages to everyone who can benefit from it. When the founder was diagnosed with a serious illness years ago, he became aware of the health benefits of honey and determined to offer a beverage that does not contain any artificial ingredients and includes only healthy ingredients. Thus, Honeydrop Beverages was born and is quickly becoming a favorite choice of beverage for everyone. According to the founder of Honeydrop Beverages, honey is a naturally sweet byproduct of pollination that contains antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. Honey is also a unique mixture of glucose and fructose and provides long lasting energy as it digests slowly in the body, whereas a refined sugar (like white sugar or high fructose corn syrup) actually spikes the blood sugar level in the body. Besides the many uses and advantages of honey, it is a wonderful alternative to regular sugar and its unique taste and texture can be quite addictive.

If you love honey and bees, then Honeydrop Beverages has the right beverages for you. And if you’re looking for something refreshing, naturally sweet, and full of vitamins and nutrients then Honeydrop Beverages can provide all of that. And if you want to support a good cause, then buy Honeydrop Beverages. Currently, they are hosting a “Save the Bees” (http://www.honeydrop.com/savethebees) program where they will donate a portion of their profit with each bottle that is purchased. If you’ve been aware of the Colony Collapse Disorder, a mysterious disease killing the population of bees, then you can help save the bees by purchasing some Honeydrop Beverages. Not only will you do good for your tastebuds and body, but you’ll be helping the bees regain their useful position in the world. And you’re also helping the environment in purchasing Honeydrop Beverages since their bottles are made with glass and are readily recyclable and resuable. Their adorable bottles can be reused as lovely vases and maybe bees will even be attracted to the cute bee logo.

When I first tried Honeydrop Beverages I was amazed at their unique flavors. The pairings of their 6 varieties with honey definitely works. My favorite is the Green Tea flavor and my son loves the Blood Orange flavor – the Blood Orange is slightly tart and not overwhelmingly sweet. I think Honeydrop Beverages are great straight out of the bottle, but if you want it a bit colder, then just pour it in a glass and add some ice. You can also try freezing them to make a refreshing and satisfying popsicle with natural goodness and sweetness. All of their current six flavors have beneficial nutrients in them and one of them that really stands out is their Lemon and Ginger. The Lemon and Ginger has a quick bite to the palate due to the ginger and at first sip, you don’t really taste the ginger until a few more sips later. All in all, it’s pretty hard to decide which is better tasting because they all taste virtually different from one another. But the one thing you’ll really enjoy is the honey flavor in the background – it’s not too strong yet gives the beverages a delicately sweet essence.

Honeydrop Beverages had generously sent me bottles of all their six flavors (Blood Orange, Blueberry, Lemon Tea, Green Tea, Chamomile, and Lemon and Ginger) to try and review and I was incredibly delighted. They are also generously offering 1 LUCKY reader of Happymomblogger a chance to win 12 bottles (2 of each flavor) to enjoy as well. So how do you win this refreshingly delicious prize? Read below to find out!

Here’s how to enter in the Honeydrop Beverages giveaway:

(Please note, the rules have changed slightly. Please read carefully before entering)

ENTRIES:

#1 entry – “Like” Honeydrop Beverages on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Honeydropbev and write on their wall that you are entering the contest at Happymomblogger: http://www.happymomblogger.wordpress.com/. Please put Happymomblogger as the heading.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: 

#2 entry – Become a follower: http://twitter.com/#!/happymomblogger and “Tweet” me @happymomblogger that you are entering the Honeydrop Beverages giveaway. Become a follower of Honeydrop Beverages: http://twitter.com/#!/Honeydropbev and “Tweet” that you are entering the contest at Happymomblogger.

#3 entry – Subscribe to my Blog.

#4 entry – Enter in my other contests.

#5 entry – Vote for me at Top Mommy Blogs using the link provided below.

You can enter by telling me the 5 entries in the LEAVE A COMMENT box. Please be sure to give me your name and email address so that I may contact you if you win. Contest is open to residents of US only. 18 years and older please. Please be sure to provide a physical address and not a P.O. Box. Only 1 contestant per household please. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of prize. Any violation of the rules will deem your entry as disqualified. Happymomblogger is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged prizes but will do the best to ensure your prize gets there. In the event the winner can not be reached within 3 days of email sent then another winner will be chosen. You can only win 1 prize per giveaway period. No purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibed by law.

Contest Start Date: April 19, 2012

Contest End Date:May 3, 2012 – Congratulations to Julie M. for winning the prize!

Only 1 winner will be chosen at random and I will post the winner’s name on my blog.

GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

Disclaimer: The product(s)were sent to the author for review by the manufacturer/PR. All reviews on “Happymomblogger” remain unbiased and unpaid and are the sole decision of the author. The opinions of these product(s) were not influenced in any way, shape, or form. As always, please read the ingredients carefully when trying new products. 

Please read the labels and ingredients carefully and follow all manufacturer’s instructions (if any). The products selected for the giveaway were generously donated by the companies/PR to help readers learn more about their products. The winner’s choice in using/consuming these products are entirely up to the winner and will not hold the author and her family liable nor the companies/PR liable. These products are made with non-toxic ingredients but always be safe with what you use and consume.

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Annie’s Organic Pizza – Products Worth Reviewing and Giveaway

We all enjoy eating pizza at one time or another, right? Kids especially love how pizzas taste, the way they look, and how they’re easy to hold onto (instead of using a fork and knife). And since you can add virtually any kind of toppings on a pizza, you can have it any way you want. For children, it’s easy to include pizza as a regular food staple in most households because pizzas contain grains, protein, vitamins, and vegetables. But it’s even more important to choose the right kind of pizza. Not all pizzas are healthy for you and some contain a lot of hidden calories and fat. But if you can make your own pizzas at home, then you get to decide what you want on your pizza. I personally like my pizzas with a thin crust and not too much cheese. I love it with spinach, mushrooms, and light goat cheese as well as just plain  sliced tomatoes and cheese.

But what happens when you don’t have a lot of time to make your own pizzas and you’re tired of your old standby, local pizza store? Well, there are actually quite a lot of frozen pizzas sold in markets nowadays. Most of them are not as natural or healthy as you would like, but there are some really good ones out there – if you know where to look. Best places to find healthier and natural frozen pizzas are natural grocery stores or in the organic/natural section of your supermarket. One of the newer frozen pizzas that just emerged is from Annie’s. You may have hear of Annie’s – they make everything from frozen pizzas to dry pastas to organic snacks. In fact, you can probably make a meal out of all Annie’s Homegrown products just because of their various assortment of products. My son really loves their Mac & Cheese and their cereal and their organic snacks are really delicious and versatile. Annie’s foods are also good for anyone of any age and they make both organic and natural products.

Annie’s (https://annies.com/) has been in the natural and organic food business for over 20 years and started with the notion that organic and all-natural foods should be available for everyone. The founder, which the company is named after, firmly believes in the benefits of wholesome and organic food and even lives on her own certified organic farm. And if you look at their packaging, you’ll notice an adorable little bunny named Bernie which became their mascot and adorns all of their packaging. But Annie’s is more than just a cute little bunny and delicious, wholesome foods. They are socially and environmentally responsible and are part of the Grants for Gardens cause which helps community gardens, school gardens and other educational programs that connect children directly to gardening. The funds that Annie’s donates can be used to buy gardening tools, seeds or other needed supplies.

With Annie’s, you’ll find great-tasting, wholesome, and good-for-you foods and they are sold at major supermarkets, natural grocery stores, and even at Target. And on their website, you can find fun activities for children to play with as well as a plethora of info and goodies. The folks at Moms Meet and Annie’s sent me coupons to try their new organic frozen pizza and we decided to try their Organic Spinach and Mushroom Pizza. The Organic Spinach and Mushroom Pizza has a delightful thin crust but with a whole lot of toppings on top. The organic spinach are bite-sized so they’re easier to chew for little kids and their organic portabella mushrooms really makes the pizza unique and flavorful. The other varieties are Organic Supreme Pizza which has organic uncured Pepperoni, Sausage, and roasted peppers, Organic Cheese Pizza which has several different kinds of cheese, and Organic Pepperoni Pizza which has loads of organic uncured Pepperoni. So there’s a pizza for both vegetarians and meat lovers and the portion is a nice medium size so it’s quite satisfying for several people.

Moms Meet and Annie’s would also like to give 3 LUCKY readers of Happymomblogger the opportunity to try their pizzas. Each winner will receive 1 FREE pizza product coupon to select their own variety. So how do you win this yummy prize? Read below to find out!

Here’s how to enter in the Annie’s Organic Pizza giveaway:

(Please note, the rules have changed slightly. Please read carefully before entering)

ENTRIES:

#1 entry – “Like” Annie’s on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annieshomegrown and write on their wall that you are entering the contest at Happymomblogger: http://www.happymomblogger.wordpress.com/. Please put Happymomblogger as the heading.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: 

#2 entry – Become a follower: http://twitter.com/#!/happymomblogger and “Tweet” me @happymomblogger that you are entering the Annie’s Organic Pizza giveaway. Become a follower of Annie’s: http://twitter.com/#!/annieshomegrown  and “Tweet” that you are entering the contest at Happymomblogger.

#3 entry – Subscribe to my Blog.

#4 entry – Enter in my other contests.

#5 entry – Vote for me at Top Mommy Blogs using the link provided below.

You can enter by telling me the 5 entries in the LEAVE A COMMENT box. Please be sure to give me your name and email address so that I may contact you if you win. Contest is open to residents of US only. 18 years and older please. Please be sure to provide a physical address and not a P.O. Box. Only 1 contestant per household please. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of prize. Any violation of the rules will deem your entry as disqualified. Happymomblogger is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged prizes but will do the best to ensure your prize gets there. In the event the winner can not be reached within 3 days of email sent then another winner will be chosen. You can only win 1 prize per giveaway period. No purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibed by law.

Contest Start Date: April 19, 2012

Contest End Date: May 3, 2012 – Congratulations to Janice W., Eugenie W., and J.C. for winning the prize!

Only 3 winners will be chosen at random and I will post the winners names on my blog.

GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

Disclaimer: The product(s)were sent to the author for review by the manufacturer/PR. All reviews on “Happymomblogger” remain unbiased and unpaid and are the sole decision of the author. The opinions of these product(s) were not influenced in any way, shape, or form. As always, please read the ingredients carefully when trying new products. 

Please read the labels and ingredients carefully and follow all manufacturer’s instructions (if any). The products selected for the giveaway were generously donated by the companies/PR to help readers learn more about their products. The winner’s choice in using/consuming these products are entirely up to the winner and will not hold the author and her family liable nor the companies/PR liable. These products are made with non-toxic ingredients but always be safe with what you use and consume.

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Jolly Llama – Products Worth Reviewing and Giveaway

We love fruits in our household and we love to eat it in as many ways as possible. Fruits are undoubtedly one of the best things for you and they are super delicious too! You can eat them freshly-picked, diced up in salads, dipped in chocolate, blended into smoothies, and in the case of Jolly Llama, made into a fruit squeezups. What are fruit squeezeups? They are whole fruit sorbets that are fun to eat, good for you, and full of important vitamins in each serving. Jolly Llama’s fruit sorbet squeezeups are a great alternative to ice-cream and popsicles and the fun shapes make it easy for little kids to hold onto. And since they also contain at least 50% of your daily Vitamins A&C, your kids won’t know that they’re also good for them!

Sometimes it may be hard to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. Heck, it may be hard to get an adult to eat their fruits and vegetables! So sometimes as moms and parents, we have to be sneaky in adding essential fruits and vegetables into our children’s diets. But doing so requires a lot of creativity and planning. My best advice is to always start them off at an early age. I gave my son fruits and vegetables when he was old enough to eat them and since I eat them on a daily basis as well, he’s really come to love and enjoy fruits and vegetables. For some kids though, it seems like they’d rather snarf down cookies, chips, and french fries and call that a meal. So if you’re worried about your kids not eating enough fruits and vegetables in order to get their daily doses of vitamins, you can get creative with how you serve them. One way to try is with Jolly Llama’s fruit sorbet squeezeups.

Jolly Llama’s fruit sorbet squeezeups are made with whole fruits and their current flavors include Peach, Banana Coconut, Strawberry, Rasberry, Mango, and Blueberry. And although they do contain some evaporated cane juice, you can decide on how much to give your kids. I usually give my son 1 Jolly Llama fruit sorbet squeezeups at least once per week, but since he doesn’t eat that much sugar anyway, it’s not too much of a big deal with me. They are definitely much healthier than the conventional popsicles you can find anywhere and with actual fruit in them, you can be sure that your children are getting at least some kind of fruit in them. With Jolly Llama’s unique recipe of using only whole fruits, the essential nutrients are retained in the sorbet squeezeups so it’s pretty much like eating a whole fruit!

Jolly Llama (http://thejollyllama.com/) got their cute name after a visit from the Dalai Lama and with the founder’s childhood love of llamas, voila! – the Jolly Llama name and company was born. The owner and creator of the company started as a prominent chef and with his fondness with using only fresh and natural ingredients in his culinary creations, he knew he must do the same with his frozen sweet treats. With a background in creating unique and healthy recipes and his knowledge of the ice cream business, he and his partner created Jolly Llama and now you can find Jolly Llama in natural grocery stores including Whole Foods Market. Jolly Llama’s frozen fruit squeezeups currently comes in six delicious flavors such as Peach Sorbet, Banana Coconut Sorbet, Strawberry Sorbet, Rasberry Sorbet, Mango Sorbet, and Blueberry Sorbet. My son and I are not big mango eaters but there is something truly unique and refreshing about the Mango Sorbet. But our all-time favorites are the Strawberry Sorbet and Blueberry Sorbet. And all of their frozen squeezeups have delicate bite-sized pieces of the actual fruits so it’s a lot of fun eating them too.

My son and I were incredibly delighted to receive some free product coupons to try and review Jolly Llama. We saw them before and were already eager to try them so we picked up a couple of boxes of our favorite flavors. Their frozen fruit squeezeups come in a fun cone shape and they’re easy to hold onto for little hands. And with each squeeze, it’s fun to squeeze them out and when it starts to melt, you can just drink them like a fruit smoothie. The good folks at Jolly Llama would also like to give 3 LUCKY readers of Jolly Llama the opportunity to try their frozen fruit squeezeups.  The winners will receive 1 FREE product coupon to pick out their own flavor. Before you enter, be sure to check their store locator to see if there’s a store nearby that sells Jolly Llama (http://thejollyllama.com/where.php). So how do you win this super refreshing prize? Read below to find out!

Here’s how to enter in the Jolly Llama giveaway:

(Please note, the rules have changed slightly. Please read carefully before entering)

ENTRIES:

#1 entry – “Like” Jolly Llama on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheJollyLlama and write on their wall that you are entering the contest at Happymomblogger: http://www.happymomblogger.wordpress.com/. Please put Happymomblogger as the heading.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: 

#2 entry – Become a follower: http://twitter.com/#!/happymomblogger and “Tweet” me @happymomblogger that you are entering the Jolly Llama giveaway. Become a follower of Jolly Llama: http://twitter.com/#!/TheJollyLlama and “Tweet” that you are entering the contest at Happymomblogger.

#3 entry – Subscribe to my Blog.

#4 entry – Enter in my other contests.

#5 entry – Vote for me at Top Mommy Blogs using the link provided below.

You can enter by telling me the 5 entries in the LEAVE A COMMENT box. Please be sure to give me your name and email address so that I may contact you if you win. Contest is open to residents of US only. 18 years and older please. Please be sure to provide a physical address and not a P.O. Box. Only 1 contestant per household please. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of prize. Any violation of the rules will deem your entry as disqualified. Happymomblogger is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged prizes but will do the best to ensure your prize gets there. In the event the winner can not be reached within 3 days of email sent then another winner will be chosen. You can only win 1 prize per giveaway period. No purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibed by law.

Contest Start Date: April 19, 2012

Contest End Date: May 3, 2012 – Congratulations to Joann and Layne for winning the prize!

Only 3 winners will be chosen at random and I will post the winners names on my blog.

GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

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Please read the labels and ingredients carefully and follow all manufacturer’s instructions (if any). The products selected for the giveaway were generously donated by the companies/PR to help readers learn more about their products. The winner’s choice in using/consuming these products are entirely up to the winner and will not hold the author and her family liable nor the companies/PR liable. These products are made with non-toxic ingredients but always be safe with what you use and consume.

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Clean Kids – Products Worth Reviewing

When it comes to cleaning your children’s hands, bodies, hair, and well, pretty much all over, we as parents resort to all sorts of personal cleaning products. But not all personal cleaning products are safe or good for little kids. There are countless displays of shampoos, body washes, and body lotions in the children’s aisle at your local grocery store but have you read the actual ingredients? Some of them are pretty yucky and can make you scratch your head wondering why they’re even on the shelves in the first place. Luckily for us eco-conscious parents, we can still find a good amount of non-toxic, safe, and good-for-you kids cleaning products out there – you just have to be diligent and read the labels and ingredients.

We came upon Clean Kids not too long ago after a search for something that smells great and is safe to use for my son. I think scents are an important factor when it comes to cleaning kids (not necessarily babies) because certain scents contain healing qualities and promotes certain moods and it’s also fun for kids to learn about new herbs, flowers, and plants. But it’s also important to purchase products that do not contain artifically-made fragrances because artificial fragrances have been known to cause allergic reactions in some babies and children (as well as adults). With Clean Kids, they use only plant extracts for scents as well as for cleaning so you get the natural benefits of the designated plant. We really like their Germ Busting Soap which uses fennel and licorice root extracts to counteract germs on the skin. I know that fennel and anise have long been used as natural preservatives in food and they smell incredibly unique and fresh. Other ingredients like aloe and sage help soothe and relieve the skin as well.

Clean Kids (http://www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com/index.cfm/category/4/clean-kids.cfm), which is a division of Gabriel Cosmetics, produces a comprehensive line of natural cleaning products for kids. Founded by a love of natural herbs and botanicals, the founder learned a great deal about holistic and homeopathic qualities that can be found in most plants and herbs. Using only all-natural ingredients derived from natural plant extracts in their products, Clean Kids has a great line of bodycare and hair care for kids that smells fantastic and works superbly! At Clean Kids, they promise to use only natural ingredients and their products are free of sulfates, parabens, gluten, phthalates, fluoride, lanolin, petrolatum, mineral oils, artificial colors, and are animal-cruelty free and vegan.

 

Clean Kids current lineup of kids cleaning products include Tropical Orange Burst Shampoo with red seaweed and various citrus as the highlights; Banana Smoothie Detangler which smells deliciously like bananas; Tiny Bubbles Foaming Bath which gets its natural foam from Soapwort Extract; and Germ Busting Soap which uses natural fennel extract to get rid of harmful bacteria. And I have to say, that my son and I love all of their products only because they are gentle to use, smells fantastic, and have certain therapeutic effects. Clean Kids/Gabriel Cosmetics had given us samples of all of their children’s body and hair care products and my son always asks for them whenever he bathes. We both love the fact that the shampoo lathers extremely well and the bubble bath creates a lot of natural, clean fun. And I love the fact that I don’t have to worry too much about toxic ingredients in Clean Kids children’s cleaning products. Clean Kids can be found in most natural grocery stores and are convenient and easy to use.

Disclaimer: The product(s)were sent to the author for review by the manufacturer/PR. All reviews on “Happymomblogger” remain unbiased and unpaid and are the sole decision of the author. The opinions of these product(s) were not influenced in any way, shape, or form. As always, please read the ingredients carefully when trying new products. 

Please read the labels and ingredients carefully and follow all manufacturer’s instructions (if any). The products selected for the giveaway were generously donated by the companies/PR to help readers learn more about their products. The winner’s choice in using/consuming these products are entirely up to the winner and will not hold the author and her family liable nor the companies/PR liable. These products are made with non-toxic ingredients but always be safe with what you use and consume.

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