Wholly Food (Fresherized Foods) – Products Worth Reviewing and Giveaway

What makes a guacamole tasty? Well, actual fresh avocados of course and nothing else.  However I don’t always have access to avocados so my next best choice is guacamole made by Wholly Guacamole. Why are they so tasty? Because they use only fresh avocados and they pack it in their boxes immediately after making it – so it’s like making it yourself, except with less time and hassle. Guacamole is so delicious with everything – it makes me jump up and down with excitement every time I’m about to open up a fresh package of Wholly Guacamole. But guacamole isn’t the only product made by Wholly foods. They also make salsa and queso (cheese) and those are equally yummy!

Wholly Guacamole was invented over 25 years ago by a restaurant owner who wanted to provide high-quality, pre-made guacamole to serve in his restaurants. But he didn’t want his pre-made guacamole to be filled with preservatives or unnecessary additives, so he discovered a process called High Presure Processing which essentially preserves food through high water pressures instead of chemicals or heat. Chemical preservatives are unhealthy and heat pressures can destroy many of the natural nutrients in food. With this process set in place, the owner created the company, Fresherized Foods which is the parent company of the Wholly line of products. Later on through the years, Wholly Salsa and Wholly Queso were born. And they became the best of siblings – they work in sync yet are totally different.

Why do I enjoy the Wholly line of products so much? Because they taste like homemade food and very close to what I can make at home. But it takes a lot of avocados, tomatoes, and cheese to make the amount that I need and I don’t always have those at hand nor do I want to take up so much time to make a really large batch. So I just grab my Wholly Guacamole, Wholly Salsa, or Wholly Queso and I’m good to go. I enjoy their products with just about anything. It doesn’t have to be Mexican food related. Just use your imagination on what you would like to use them for and you’ll definitely be hooked on it like I am! My son loves the guacamole and queso and my husband devours the entire salsa. Even my nieces and nephews agree that it’s the best tasting guacamole and salsa they’ve ever tasted and kids are finicky eaters so I was glad they liked it!

Wholly products aren’t just delicious, they are also dedicated to helping people realize the importance of all-natural and wholesome foods. Foods such as avocados are high in “good fat” for a healthy lifestyle and tomatoes are rich in important vitamins and nutrients. Visit: http://getofftheranch.com/ for more info. Recently they were part of “The Biggest Loser” program on TV: http://eatwholly.com/biggest-loser-contest.html as sponsors and currently on their website they have a “Buddy-Up and Win” contest as well as recipes, interesting facts, and coupons: http://eatwholly.com/.

I was pretty excited when Wholly Guacamole sent me their Wholly Guacamole, Wholly Salsa, and Wholly Queso to sample and review. I’ve already tried their guacamole but was eager to try their other products. I’ve eaten Wholly Guacamole with chips, with pretzels, on top of baked potatoes, as a dip for french fries, in sandwiches, and I’m thinking up other ways to eat them too. Their Wholly Queso is best heated up and drizzled over nachos or just as a dip, over potatoes, and really just good for any recipe that required melted cheese. Next I’m going to try their Queso over pasta – it sounds appetizing as I’m thinking about it! And the Wholly Salsa is superb on vegetables, in salads, and as a dip. You can even mix in other ingredients with their products for an even more exciting taste and experience! And one of the most important factors of the Wholly line of products is that they do not use any preservatives or chemical additives so you’ve gotta eat them quickly.

Wholly Guacamole/Fresherized Foods has generously offered 4 LUCKY winners of Happymomblogger THREE FREE product coupons EACH.  So you can use your 3 free coupons to get all three products or 3 coupons of the same product but different flavor. So how do you win this yummy prize? Read below to find out!

Here is how to enter in the Wholly Fresherized Foods giveaway:

MANDATORY ENTRY:

#1 entry – “Like” Wholly Guacamole: http://facebook.com/whollyguacamole  and write on their wall that you are entering Wholly/Fresherized Foods contest at www.happymomblogger.wordpress.com. Please put HAPPYMOMBLOGGER as the heading.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

#2 entry – Visit http://eatwholly.com/ and tell me what flavors you would like to try.

#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: May 11, 2011

Contest End Date: May 25, 2011 – Contest closed. Winner will be selected. Congratulations to Amber S., Janice, Howell L., and Allison!

Only 4 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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Nature’s Baby Organics – Products worth Reviewing and Giveaway

I’m really choosy when it comes to buying the right skin care products for my son. I prefer skin care products that are made with organic ingredients or at best, made with natural ingredients without any harmful additives. It also helps that I enjoy the scent and the usage of the products as well since I’m the one picking them out anyway. It’s also hard to find many organic and all-natural products that are available for both baby and mommy to use. Some are just formulated for children and has a “babyish” scent which not all adults would want and products for adults aren’t necessarily safe to use on chldren. That’s why I was pretty excited when I found out about Nature’s Baby Organics. Nature’s Baby Organics is actually formulated to use for both baby and mom because it contains organic and natural ingredients, no toxic chemicals, and smells wonderful! And they have such a comprehensive line of products for your child that it’s not necessary to look elsewhere.

My son and I really enjoy using Nature’s Baby Organics line of products for children because they are made without any Parabens, Phthalates, Propylene Glycol, Sulfates, Synthetic Fragrances, and DEA. All of these ingredients can be potentially harmful to the human body, and particularly children’s bodies. I don’t want any yucky stuff on my body, why would I want it on my son’s? Their ingredients are at least 70%-95% certified organic and uses all-natural ingredients where necessary. And did I mention that their products smell wonderful? If only they made an entire skin care line just for adults! Sometimes I find myself lathering up my son’s body after a bath with extra moisturizer just so I can smooth some onto my own skin. Their Face and Body Moisturizer is really one of my favorites – it glides on smoothly and gently and leaves no sticky residue. I also like using the Shampoo and Body Wash in Lavender on my son because his hair is so incredibly soft and sweet-smelling afterwards and since it contains natural moisturizing ingredients like shea butter and kukui nut oil, I know it’s also nourishing on his hair and body. The shampoo and body wash has a gel-like consistency so you don’t really need a lot of it and I usually mix it with a bit of water before lathering it on my son. And the bubbles it creates makes it even more fun at bath time!

All of Nature’s Baby Organics products are really great and super gentle. Their products have been diligently tested to be used on children and adults who have sensitive skin and eczema and their combination of moisturizing and non-toxic cleaning ingredients really make their products a great staple in any household. Their entire line of products consist of: Shampoo and Body Wash, Conditioner and Detangler, Face and Body Moisturizer, Diaper Ointment, All Purpose Deodorizer, Aromatherapy Calming Spray (another one of my favorites), Organic Baby Oil, Silk Dusting Powder, Organic Soothing Stick, Bubble Bath, and Organic Chest Rub. So if you really want to pamper your child, give Nature’s Baby Organics products a try. They would also make excellent gifts for newborns and they even have a travel pack of their essentials so your child can have his favorite skin care products with him. Visit their website for more product descriptions and photos: http://www.naturesbabyorganics.com/product.html.

Nature’s Baby Organics was developed with the idea of nurturing and nourishing your child’s body and skin with exceptional ingredients. They are also a company who cares about the environment and are animal cruelty-free, meaning none of their products were tested on animals. A percentage of the proceeds from their sales also goes to support the fight against breast cancer and as a responsible skin care company, they also advocate the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.

I was absolutely delighted when Nature’s Baby Organics sent me their entire line of products to try and review. They are also offering 1 LUCKY reader of Happymomblogger a chance to win a wonderful gift basket filled with their most popular products. The prize is a gift basket filled with the following products from Nature’s Baby Organics: 

16oz. Shampoo
4oz. PU (Deodorizer)
8oz. Face and Body Moisturizer
3oz. Diaper Ointment
2 Washcloths

So how do you win this fabulous gift basket? Read below to find out how:

Here’s how to enter in the Nature’s Baby Organis giveaway:

MANDATORY ENTRY:

#1 entry – “Tweet” Nature’s Baby Organics : http://twitter.com/#!/ntrsbabyorganic that you are entering the Nature’s Baby Organics giveaway at Happymomblogger: @happymomblogger.

 ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: 

#2 entry – Become a follower: http://twitter.com/#!/search/happymomblogger and “Tweet” me @happymomblogger that you are entering the Nature’s Baby Organics giveaway.

#3 entry – Visit  http://www.naturesbabyorganics.com/ and tell me what products you would like to try.

#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: May 11, 2011

Contest End Date: May 25, 2011 – Contest closed. Winner will be selected. Congratulations to Howell L.!

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!

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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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Tom’s of Maine – Products worth Reviewing and Giveaway

 

It’s often a misconception that all-natural products do not clean as well as those with made with conventional ingredients. They are both equally effective in cleaning, but the only difference is that natural products do not potentially cause harm for humans and for the environment and it helps maintain the integrity of your products. Nature has always provided the best of everything to us and sometimes we take it for granted. So when I find a company that can harness the incredible cleaning powers that come from nature, I embrace the company and tell everyone about it. And Tom’s of Maine is top of my list in personal care products.

For over 40 years, Tom’s of Maine has done exactly that – learning nature’s amazing powers and benefits and putting it to use in their personal care products. Tom’s of Maine makes natural personal care products which includes toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, dental floss, and soap. All of their ingredients are sourced responsibly from nature and do not contain anything that is toxic and potentially harmful. I’ve tried most of their products but I really love their new soaps (or beauty bars) because they smell wonderful and they last a really long time – which is a difficult feature in most soaps. And their new soaps come in 6 different refreshing scents/varieties – Exfoliating which contains natural apricot seeds to gently remove old, dull skin; Daily Moisture which contains olive oil for natural premium moisturization; Deodorant which contains natural sage and lemongrass which has built-in odor-fighting properties; Sensitive which contains chamomile for gentle cleansing; Relaxing which contains calming lavender for an instant soothing sensation; and Energizing which contains citrus oils for a natural pick-me-up. I like their toothpaste just as much because they don’t contain any unnecessary sugars like in other conventional toothpastes. And they make my entire mouth feel incredibly refreshing and clean. Yes, I know that sounds like a commercial, but it’s true – Tom’s of Maine’s toothpaste gives you that natural clean and refreshing feeling afterward, without any sweet aftertaste. And they also make a great children’s toothpaste in “Silly Strawberry” without flouride which my son actually enjoys using since strawberry is one of his favorite fruit.

Tom’s of Maine has been in the personal care business for a long time and they take great pride in ensuring that their products are made with ingredients that are natural and beneficial. Their unwavering dedication to provide their consumers with natural and healthy products is what makes them a leading company in personal care products. You can find most of their products in any natural grocery store, supermarkets, and major mass retailers such as Target, Rite Aid, and CVS. Whenever their products goes on sale, I usually stock up a bit because my family and I go through them like crazy! I enjoy using their products because they’re made with natural ingredients, and well, they’re quite effective!

Tom’s of Maine is truly dedicated in producing high-quality all-natural products and it shows in the choosing of their ingredients as well as their packaging. They use packaging made of post-consumer recycled paper board and use vegetable-based inks on all their packaging and printed materials. They are also the first in their industry to use recyclable plastic on their deodorant sticks. Here is more info on their environmental practices: http://www.tomsofmaine.com/business-practices. With the use of recyclable and sustainable materials, they are able to save millions of solid waste and wastewater, billions of electricity, and enormous amounts of pollution are reduced. That’s incredible considering the vast personal care industry and all that is used up by consumers and manufacturers. One personal thing that I did notice was their transition from aluminum toothpaste tubes to plastic laminate tubes which they indicate the reason as part consumer feedback, part environmental impact. They even encourage their consumers to send their toothpaste in the new plastic laminate materials back to the company for recycling and “incorporating the plastic into their recyling stream” as part of the “Gimme 5” campaign which allows recycling of PETE #5 plastics. I think that’s a great idea as most companies do not even offer that option but hopefully everyone will soon.

So besides their practice in using sustainable ingredients in their products and packaging, what else makes Tom’s of Maine a responsible company? They also promise never to test their products on animals. Personally, I believe that if you have years of experience in the natural products department and you use high-quality ingredients derived from nature, testing products on humans is more effective anyway. So really, choosing Tom’s of Maine products as part of your daily personal care regimen is an authentic way to add some natural-based products into your home. Their prices are also decent and their products are easy to find. And with a great selection to choose from, I’m sure you’ll find something you would like.

Although I’ve been using Tom’s of Maine for many years, they generously sent me their entire Beauty Bars line and their latest Wicked Fresh! toothpaste to try. They are also offering 1 LUCKY reader of Happymomblogger a chance to win their 6 Beauty Bars and 1 large-sized Wicked Fresh! Toothpaste as a prize. If you’ve never tried their Wicked Fresh! toothpaste then you’re in for a real treat. Tom’s of Maine’s Wicked Fresh! toothpaste is so refreshing and so invigorating that you feel as if you’re chewing on mint while you’re brushing your teeth. Yes – it’s that strong of a minty taste and sensation! So how do you win these great products from Tom’s of Maine? Read below to find out!

Here’s how to enter in the Tom’s of Maine giveaway:

MANDATORY ENTRY:

#1 entry – “Like” Tom’s of Maine on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TomsofMaine 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 Tom’s of Maine giveaway.

#3 entry – Visit http://www.tomsofmaine.com/home and tell me what products you would like to try.

#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: May 11, 2011

Contest End Date: May 25, 2011 – Contest closed. Winner will be chosen. Congratulations to Eugenie W.!

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!

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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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The Taste of Silk Beverages – Review and Coupon Offer

Almost everyone in the world knows the taste of cow’s milk. Most likely 99% of households in the US today has cow’s milk in their fridge. But did you know that there are other non-dairy milk or beverages available that are even more nutritious and delicious? It’s true that cow milk naturally contains vitamins, protein, and important nutrients. But when you think about it, cow milk was formulated for their baby calves to drink, not necessarily for humans. That’s why so many people are intolerant of cow milk.

So what are the non-dairy beverages out there that are just as nutritious if not more so and even more delicious? Well, there are soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk, and hemp. All of these non-dairy beverages have their own beneficial values compared to regular cow milk. And each of them has their own unique flavor as well. I’ve tried all of these types of non-dairy beverage because personally I don’t enjoy the taste of cow milk by itself. I’d have to enjoy it with cereal, with cookies, with cake, and so forth. But I can easily gulp down a nice refreshing glass of soymilk and almond milk. They are a bit thicker in texture and taste so it takes some getting used to, but I’ve had soymilk since a very young age so I’m used to the taste and flavor.

Soymilk, Almond milk, and Coconut milk has natural nutrients and vitamins and in the case of soymilk and almondmilk, they also have natural antioxidant fighting powers. Antioxidants are important in maintaining good health and preventing future health problems. Plus, when you purchase soymilk, almond milk, and coconut milk, you’ll most likely find them fortified with vitamins that are comparable and sometimes more than regular cow milk. And they are a great choice for vegetarians, vegans, and lactose-intolerants. But you don’t have to be any of those to enjoy non-dairy beverages. Besides their added nutritional and health benefits, they are great in almost any recipe you can think of. I  can drink soymilk and almond milk by themselves and my son loves them too, but you can also use them in dessert recipes and in drink recipes. I have a really yummy beverage recipe which you’ll find towards the bottom of this page.

As a Bzz Agent, I had the opportunity to try Silk’s non-dairy beverages in their “Switch to Silk, Take the Silk for Milk 10-day Challenge” (http://switchtosilk.com/). I simply had to stop drinking regular cow milk and drink either their soymilk, almondmilk, or coconutmilk for at least 10 days to feel and taste the difference. Since I’m already a regular soymilk drinker, I wanted to try their almond milk and coconut milk during the Challenge. It was easy for me to drink almond milk because I love almonds and the taste of almonds and with Silk’s almond milk, you can definitely taste the true flavor of almonds in it. But I’m not a big coconut milk drinker. I like coconut juice by itself because I drank a lot of it too in the past, but as a “milk”, I wasn’t sure how it would taste. Coconut milk has a very distinct flavor and is quite strong so it definitely takes some getting used to. But Silk’s Coconut Milk was actually really good. Even my son enjoyed it immensely and I’ll probably be buying coconut milk more often. They even have some tasty recipes on their website which I’ll have to to try.

One of the great things about Silk as a company is that they do not use any genetically-modified soybeans, almonds, and coconut in their beverages. This is important due to the fact that genetically-modified products have proven to shown adverse health effects and currently the United States is battling whether to continue to label products as GMO or Non-GMO.  Silk also adds nutritional values in their beverages and because soybeans, almonds, and coconut already has their own unique nutritional benefits, switching to these non-dairy beverages is a great choice to make. Silk’s non-dairy beverages are also offered in organic versions and unsweetened versions. I find the unsweetened version can be easily incorporated into any recipe.

Currently on the http://switchtosilk.com/ website, you can read all about their challenge and have an opportunity to “switch” for yourselves. They even have an offer for a $2.00 off coupon if you sign up for their newsletter. I already subscribe to their newsletter and in each newsletter that I receive, I usually gain some useful information. And there’s almost always a recipe within the newsletter.

I hope you take a chance to try some of Silk’s non-dairy beverages and let me know how it turned out for you!

Here is a super yummy beverage that I make for my son sometimes. I usually make it with organic half and half, but I decided to try it with Silk’s almond milk and my son loved it!

The Sunrise:

Ingredients-

Orange juice (it could be either organic or not)

Silk Vanilla flavored PureAlmond almond milk

 A dash of club soda or sparkling water

Ice

Instructions-

Using an 8 oz. glass, add Silk’s PureAlmond to about 1/4 full of the glass. Add orange juice and fill a little half way of the glass (leave about 2 inches at the top for the club soda). Add a dash or so of club soda or sparkling water to the glass. Add ice, stir well, and enjoy!

This beverage is wonderful to drink by itself, but you can also enjoy it with a meal or a snack.

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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Funky Monkey Snacks – Twitter contest going on now!

Funky Monkey SnacksMy son and I recently discovered a brand that makes all-natural freeze-dried fruit snacks and I have to say, they are absolutely yummy! I’ll be doing a full review and giveaway about Funky Monkey Snacks later, but I wanted to give you a chance to win some prizes from them right now!

 

Through the end of the month, follow them on Twitter and you’ll get a chance to win some Funky Monkey fruit snacks for the school of your choice.

This is great for anyone who has kids in school, know any kids in school, or is a kid in school.

 

See below for their hashtag at Twitter:

Funky Monkey Snacks

@FunkyMonkeySnck

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Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award – Another Fun Event!

So Nickelodeon has done it again. They’ve produced another fun and funny Kids Choice Award with Jack Black as the host. April 2 was their 24th Annual Kids Choice Award on the Nickelodeon channel and since we weren’t going to be home to watch it, I recorded it for my son so he can watch it again and again if he wanted to. And I have to say, I really liked this year’s KCA much more than last year’s. The guest performers were suitable for everyone and the event didn’t drag on like other award shows.

Jack Black was his usual outrageous self dressed in an outlandish bodysuit with flames. I really liked the opening as Jack Black drove a monster truck the size of Europe and trampled over several limousines to get to the front entrance of the event. As he appropriately stated, “I have a monster truck, I have a monster truck!” and proceeded to crush the limousines that were in his path and arrive just in time for the show. It was just as hilarious to see a cop trying to stop him and instead joined Jack Black in the dance parade as well as other “onlookers” who turned out to be dancers. The entire opening scene lasted a few minutes with Jack Black singing and dancing to the Black Eyed Peas, “I Gotta Feeling” and doing crazy stunts and acrobatics and even a stunt double that blew his cover away. My son, who loves monster trucks and music, started dancing, hopping, and imitating Jack Black’s moves and I have to say he was pretty good. Only thing is, for the next few days after watching the show, he would insist on watching the “Monster Truck Guy” whenever we turned on the television. I think Jack Black may be his new “best friend”.

The award show’s performers were pretty decent too this year. One of my favorite, the “Black Eyed Peas” was the first performer and dressed in uniquely designed costumes and rapped, danced, and sang their way through a few numbers. Fergie’s sultry voice was always front and center at every live performance by them. Other performers included a very cute and precocious Willow Smith of the Smith-Pinkett clan doing her usual cuteness routine and Big Time Rush with Snoop Dogg. There were excitement around every corner and slime every chance possible.

Perhaps the most hilarious part of the show in my opinion, was the Armpit Fart contest. Each contestant served up own their versions of the “armpit fart” and whoever won would be inducted into the Arm Fart Hall of Fame. And who else won but super hottie Josh Duhamel dressed as Justin Bieber (per request by his wife, Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas) and notoriously got slimed after he was crowned. I think Josh will proudly exhibit his trophy on their fireplace mantel.

I wasn’t too surprised by some of the winners of the show. It’s pretty obvious if you watch any of the shows on Nickelodeon or watch TV at all to know who the winners will be. It’s usually anything that teenagers and tweenagers will like, for example, it’s not a surprise that “iCarly” won as Favorite TV Show and Favorite Movie Actor was Johnny Depp (I mean, he’s pretty much everywhere these days). However I was pretty disappointed that Toy Story 3 didn’t win as Favorite Animated Movie, and was it a total surprise that Justin Bieber won both awards for Favorite Male Singer and Favorite Song?

All in all, it was an entertaining show and it wasn’t too long nor too short in length. We only hope that next year’s Kids Choice Award will be just as unique and rewarding.

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