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“Food should taste good”. What an accurate statement made by the company who’s also called, Food Should Taste Good. Because honestly, food should taste good, right? If not, then you wouldn’t be eating them by the handful – and that’s what I’ve been doing with Food Should Taste Good corn chips ever since I discovered them awhile ago. They are all-natural, scrumptious corn chips that can be enjoyed as is, or with your favorite dip.

Food Should Taste Good began with a simple mission: that food tastes best when it’s made with real ingredients. And if you look at the label of ingredients on each bag, you’ll notice very basic all-natural ingredients are used and nothing artificial. Of course corn is  the main ingredient as well as high oleic sunflower oil and each product contains unique ingredients that pertain to its specific flavor. Their chips include flavors such as Multi-grain, Jalapeno, Sweet Potato, Lime, and Chocolate. Yes, chocolate corn chips – what an ingenious invention!

Snacking is a necessary evil in our household. But we don’t just snack on any ol’ snack. No, I’m a bit picky when it comes to what I buy and keep in our pantry of snacks and goodies. And Food Should Taste Good ranks high on my list of snacks for us. Their bags are also beautifully designed. My son loves their chips, my husband can’t stop eating them, and I devour the whole bag if I allowed myself. But there really isn’t any guilty pleasure when you’re eating a Food Should Taste Good bag of chips – no, because they’re nutritiously-made, they’re low in fat and high in good fat, low in sodium, low in sugar, and most contain naturally-occuring calcium and iron. So it’s okay to eat a whole bag of Food Should Taste Good corn chips – I don’t recommend it – I’m just saying that I personally can.

Food Should Taste Good was started by an entrepreneur who believed that all food should taste good no matter what. With many years of experience in the food and restaurant business, Pete decided he wanted to develop his own line of good-for-you snacks made with wholesome and all-natural ingredients. His business really took off and now you can find Food Should Taste Good in practically every supermarket across the country and even in some big warehouse stores, like Costco. The company also donates regularly to local charities including their recent fundraiser campaigns with breast cancer awareness and ending childhood hunger. You can read all about their philanthropic endeavors here: http://www.foodshouldtastegood.com/#/FoodShouldDoGood/

But I think that beyond giving back to the community and being environmentally responsible, Food Should Taste Good makes high-quality corn chips. With each unique flavor profile, I can definitely taste the bittersweetness chocolate in their chocolate chips; the tangy lime in their lime chips; and the flavorful sesame in their toasted sesame chips. Whenever you’re buying chips for personal use, for parties, or for gifts, I think it’s extremely important to buy premium chips whenever possible. Your body will thank you for it and your friends will thank you for it. And most importantly, your taste buds will be completely delighted!

The kind folks at Food Should Taste Good has generously offered one of my LUCKY readers a chance to win a Deluxe box of assorted Food Should Taste Good chips. So how do you win this delicious prize? Read below to find out!

Here is how to enter in the Food Should Taste Good giveaway:

MANDATORY ENTRY:

#1 entry – “Like” Food Should Taste Good on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/FoodShouldTasteGood write on their wall that you are entering the Food Should Taste Good contest at www.happymomblogger.wordpress.com. Please put HAPPYMOMBLOGGER as the heading.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

#2 entry – Visit  http://www.foodshouldtastegood.com/ and sign up for their newsletter. You’ll also get a coupon just for doing that!

#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 as many times as you like but you MUST enter in the Mandatory entry to qualify. The more you enter, the more chances your name will be drawn.  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.

Contest Start Date: April 5, 2011

Contest End Date: April 18, 2011 – Congratulations to Allison L. for winning this 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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Being a parent isn’t easy – just ask any parent. It’s even harder when you’re a first time parent. What do I feed my child when he/she is able to eat solid food? What if he/she has allergies? What’s the amount of food to feed them? All these are abundant questions that’s part of being a first time parent. I know that after I gave birth to my son, and being showered with tons of advice from everyone, my most pertinent question when he turned 6 months old was, when do I start him on solid food? And most importantly, what do I feed him for his first solids? A juicy steak? Pot roast? Vegetable casserole? Okay, you’re probably thinking I was a bit crazy to be thinking of serving him food like that – but actually, there is a company that makes food for babies and young children that’s pretty close to what adults eat on a normal basis. And that company is HAPPYBABY.

HAPPYBABY makes organic and all-natural food specifically designed for babies and toddlers. 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. And their products are Dr. Sears approved and recommended. 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. You can read more about their “Project Peanut Butter” campaign here: http://www.happybabyfood.com/make-a-difference/58/62-project-peanut-butter. 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, 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 coupons and discounts.

Here’s the exciting part: HAPPYBABY has generously offered 1 LUCKY reader of Happymomblogger a chance to try their products. They have given me 5 FREE product coupons for the winner to pick up his/her own flavors.

The 5 Free Product coupons are: 1 FREE HappyMelts; 1 FREE HappyBaby Puffs; 1 FREE HappyBellies; 1 FREE HappyBaby or HappyTot Organic Meals and 1 FREE HappyBaby Fresh Frozen Organic Meal.

So how do you enter to win this fabulous giveaway? Read below to find out!

Here is how to enter in the HAPPYBABY giveaway:

MANDATORY ENTRY:

#1 entry – “Like” HAPPYBABY on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/HAPPYFAMILY/43609808159  and write on their wall that you are entering HAPPYBABY contest at www.happymomblogger.wordpress.com. Please put HAPPYMOMBLOGGER as the heading.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

#2 entry – Visit http://www.happybabyfood.com/ and subscribe to their newsletter.

#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 as many times as you like but you MUST enter in the Mandatory entry to qualify. The more you enter, the more chances your name will be drawn.  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.

Contest Start Date: April 5, 2011

Contest End Date: April 18, 2011 – Congratulations to Stephanie H. on winning this 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.

Happymomblogger is not responsible for lost or damaged products.

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The team at Pampers Kandoo has done it again! They are offering a $1.00 off coupon on any Pampers Kandoo products. You can find your coupon in this Sunday’s (April 3rd) newspaper. And this is not an early April Fool’s prank either 🙂

You can also get a coupon if you go to their website: http://www.pamperskandoo.com/ and sign up for their newsletter. In each newsletter you’ll most likely find an offer for a free coupon for their products.

If you’ve never tried Pampers Kandoo, then you should definitely give them a try. They sell products designed to help kids learn to wash their hands on their own as well as use the bathroom on their own. Their packaging has fun and colorful designs so it goes well in any child’s bathroom decor. The adorable little gecko mascot also adds a little entertainment.

A few years ago I asked myself, “are there any healthy chips out there?” Well, a few years ago there weren’t that many healthy chips out on the market. Besides a handful of small organic and natural companies with only a modest amount of flavors to choose from, that was pretty much it in choices. But today, more and more mainstream companies are trying to improve their brand image by creating healthier versions of their otherwise “unhealthy” snacks. So yes, there are healthier chips out there that contain less fat, less sodium, and more importantly, natural ingredients without any additives. Thus is the case with the company, Frito Lay. You’ve probably heard of Frito Lay –  you probably even have a few of their chips in your cupboard right now. Their snacks can be found virtually anywhere and pretty much everywhere, but  what I was most concerned about was that most of their chips contained preservatives and food coloring. Icky stuff that I don’t really want my son to eat (or even myself).

 Enter Frito Lay’s latest natural chips which do not contain preservatives, or artificial colors. Actually, Frito Lay already made natural chips with their low-sodium potato chips and their regular potato chips and corn chips. If you look at the ingredients on the back of the bag, it simply lists potato, salt, and oil. And they’re mostly sunflower oil so it does add a bit more nutritional value. Now although potatoes themselves have been on and off the “Dirty Dozen” list in terms of pesticide residuals, it seems that Frito Lay has farms that grow potatoes specifically for Frito Lay potato chips as well as corn for their corn chips. This is enlightening to learn, and I’m hoping that one day they’ll disclose whether they use any toxic pesticides or fertilizers on their farms. But usually when you own your own farm, you’re pretty much in control of your crops.

As colossal as a company Frito Lay is, they have implemented ways to reduce their carbon footprint by using solar energy to produce their Sun Chips line, using renewable energy and recycled water at one of their plants, designing a more readily-recylcable bag, and so forth. They are constantly finding ways to “give back” to Earth and making sure they help in the sustainability of our planet. After all, we as human beings love to snack and if you’re going to snack on chips, why not do it responsibly and sensibly if you can? You can find more info on their ways in giving back to our planet at http://www.fritolay.com/our-planet.html.

I was given a couple of free product coupons to try their newest natural chips and to give honest feedback on their effort in helping Americans snack sensibly. Since I already know that their regular corn chips and potato chips contain only natural ingredients, I wanted to try their new Sun Chips and to see if their newly designed “compostable” bag was indeed as loud as most people have complained about. Well, it seems that their compostable bags were different than what I had expected. They no longer exuded a loud crunching sound when you’re holding the bag even slightly and yet the materials used to make the bag are still made with renewable materials. That’s pretty impressive considering the amount of Sun Chips that consumers gobble up on a daily basis. And I noticed that they’ve eliminated food coloring in most if not all of their flavored chips. That was one of my main concerns – food coloring in food is not a necessity.

So now I have renewed confidence in Frito Lay chips. I think they’re trying to make it easier for health conscious and planet conscious folks to purchase their chips. And that’s always a good thing.

Now, for the exciting part – Frito-Lay has a new Fan Video contest starting now through April 1. This contest is open only to members of the Frito-Lay fan club but my contact has offered to extend the contest to my readers. You can enter for a chance to win some great prizes from Frito-Lay. Here is a press release of the rules regarding the contest:

To create the remix video, we’re inviting a select group of Frito-Lay fans (like you!) to make your own short video incorporating some fun and easy dance moves we’ve compiled – all of which are inspired by the work we’re doing at Frito-Lay to make our snacks healthier and to reduce our environmental footprint. The moves include:
·         The Electric Truck Slide
·         Cut the Salt Shaker
·         Three Ingredient Cha-Cha
·         Whole Grain Wave
·         The Chip Churn
The first 50 people who send us their own remix video will receive an official Frito-Lay Fan t-shirt and will be featured in our final Frito-Lay Fan Remix video posted on You Tube. The top 3 most creative videos (creativity criteria to be provided with official rules) will win a Frito-Lay party pack, including a $100 American Express gift card, a chip-and-dip bowl, and more!

For those of you who are interested in entering this FUN video contest, please send an email to: info@fritolayfan.com and they will email you instructions on how to enter this contest. Make sure you put “FAN REMIX VIDEO CONTEST REFERRAL” in the Subject line. Remember, this contest isn’t open to the general public yet, but if you’re reading my post, then you’re definitely invited to enter the contest!

Good luck and I hope to see your winning video!

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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It’s always nice when a company gives back to the community whether through donations, fundraising, or charity work. In the case of Q.bel, a company that makes all-natural and ultra delicious chocolate snacks, they are currently offering everyone the chance to nominate a charity of their choice and Q.bel will donate $100 to the charity. Also, the winner who submitted the nomination will get a $25 worth of Q.bel coupons.

Please see below for the Press Release:

Q.bel Puts Values into Action
Line of All-Natural Chocolate Wafer Bars
 Connects to Non-Profits Through Social Networking
 
(Nyack, NY) – March 4, 2011 – Nyack, New York-based Q.bel Foods LLC, makers of crispy, crunchy chocolate covered wafers, today announced its first charity contest for 2011. The contest will run through the month of March and will require fans to submit a short paragraph on Q.bel’s Facebook, Twitter or WordPress sites explaining why they think their charity of choice is closely aligned with Q.bel’s mantra, “Be True. Be Honest. Be Good.” Once all submissions have been received, Q.bel will select a qualifying entry and the winner will receive a donation to their charity as well as $25 in Q.bel coupons. Previous donations have been made to Heifer International, The Cloth Diaper Foundation and The Cambridge Women’s Center.
 
The Q.bel product line was launched in January 2009, with an initial national rollout by Whole Foods Markets. By the end of 2010, the company had already sold over 2 million pieces of Q.bel, and the brand was expanded to twelve varieties, which were sold in an estimated 2,000 stores. Not only is Q.bel committed to using the finest, all-natural ingredients, their commitment to sustainability is noted in their use of 100% recycled and recyclable paper and plastic trays, while also supporting suppliers who engage in “green” energy practices. This contest is the first of several that Q.bel expects to hold during 2011 to support a variety of charities favored by its fans.

*Please note – this is not an event from Happymomblogger. This is an event by the company Q.bel itself so please enter directly through Facebook, Twitter, or WordPress. If you’re already on Facebook, then they are under the Q.bel location. If not, then click on this link to take you to their Facebook page: http://www.qbelfoods.com.

Good luck!