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Quick and Easy Dinner Solutions with Mrs. Paul’s® Seafood and Veggie Meals

This post is sponsored by Pinnacle Foods. All comments and opinions are my own.

Do you ever have those days when something unexpected occurs and you just don’t know what to make for dinner? You want to provide your family with a nutritious and delicious meal, but time is of the utmost importance. Thankfully, Mrs. Paul’s® Seafood and Veggie Meals are now available in the frozen seafood aisle at your local Publix store to help ease your dinnertime dilemma!

Mrs. Paul’s Seafood and Veggie Meals are made with premium seafood, and are rich with Omega-3s that are paired with high protein Birds Eye® vegetables and grains. These meals are not only a good source of protein, but they are also the perfect combination of flavors and textures. In addition, they are super easy and quick to make. In fact, you don’t have to open or plate it, they can be steamed in the microwave in just minutes! Flavors available at Publix include: Lemon Herb Shrimp, California Style Salmon and Garlic Shrimp.

My family and I love seafood, so we were excited to try these “easy-go-to meals” from Mrs. Paul’s. We tried the Lemon Herb Shrimp variety, and it was so flavorful! The shrimp, barley, spinach, sweet potatoes and chickpeas all come together with a pleasing lemony flavor that is seasoned to perfection. Every bite was full-flavored yet delightful! I also loved how vibrant the colors of the dish were when it was plated! Mrs. Paul’s Seafood and Veggie Meals are definitely my new favorite quick and easy meal to pick up for those hectic days that I am pre-occupied. It’s the perfect simple meal for two!

I am looking forward to trying the other varieties of these meals! Thankfully you can save on Mrs. Paul’s Seafood and Veggie Meals right at your local Publix. Starting 2/17/18 through 3/2/18, you can save $1.50 off one Mrs. Paul’s Seafood and Veggie Meals with the coupon found at: www.getthesavings.com/mrspauls.

Which variety of Mrs. Paul’s Seafood and Veggie Meals do you plan on trying with your coupon?

Make Laundry a Breeze with the LG Twin Wash Laundry System from Best Buy!

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Laundry. That is a dreaded word we all hate to hear, right? Anyone who knows me will tell you that laundry is definitely my least favorite task to do around the house.

Living in a household full of men, I feel that there is no end to laundry. I try to stay on top of things and do at least one load per day, but honestly, it can get out of hand quickly! When you factor in 3 showers a day and the clothing and towels that go with it, yikes!

I can’t stop dreaming about the LG Twin Wash Laundry System from Best Buy and how it could really help to simplify my life. The Twin Wash Laundry System, which includes the LG Twin Wash and LG Sidekick, is a dream come true! I don’t personally own this system, but what better to start off this year than to upgrade my laundry room. 

What makes the LG Twin Wash Laundry System from Best Buy so unique?

The LG Twin Washer and Sidekick Pedestal is my personal favorite. You can maximize your laundry washing time with the front-loading or top-loading washer along with an LG SideKick pedestal washer. Wash a regular load in traditional washer, while the SideKick washer takes care of an additional small or delicate load. I love how you can wash 2 loads at one time. What a time-saver that this would be! 

The LG Twin Washer, Dryer Pedestal and Sidekick Pedestal Washer would be the ultimate pair to have in my laundry room! You can get the most out of laundry day with a new washer and dryer pair. A traditional pedestal raises one machine to a comfortable height, while the SideKick pedestal washer does the same while tackling a small or separate delicate load. How cool is that? 

Not only are these items in the LG Twin Wash Laundry System able to tackle any size load of laundry, but they are also energy efficient which will also enable the best cleaning performance around.  No wonder more households have chosen LG laundry over any other brand!

Let’s talk savings. You all know that I love a good deal! I especially love a great deal on items that I need for my household! From 1/11-4/25, receive up to $500 off a LG laundry solution for your home. That is a great savings! You can check out the savings HERE or head over to your local Best Buy and check out the LG Twin Wash Laundry System for yourself. 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Dunkin’ Donuts! #DunkinDate

(I received a gift card to facilitate my review for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please see my disclosure policy)

Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is tomorrow? I feel like it crept upon us so quickly this year! Whatever your Valentine’s Day plans may be, you will definitely want to include Dunkin’ Donuts in the special day! They are celebrating by offering adorable heart shaped donuts and donuts with sprinkles and delicious fillings!

Choose from donuts like Brownie Batter filled, Pillow Talk, Vanilla Truffle filled, Pretty in Pink and so much more. Varieties may vary by location. You will also be excited to know that Dunkin’ removed all artificial dyes from donuts last month! 

I picked up some of the heart shaped donuts this morning for my boys as a special after-school treat this afternoon. They are going to be so happy! Of course, I had to grab an iced coffee while I was there! Whatever your day brings tomorrow, be sure to stop by your local Dunkin’ for a coffee or donut and celebrate with your special someone.

Tampa Bay area readers, be sure to tag your Dunkin’ date photos on Facebook and on Twitter with the hashtag #DunkinDate! You can go directly HERE to the DDTampa Twitter page and tell them who your favorite #DunkinDate is!

Stay tuned for more fun offerings from Dunkin’ in the very near future! In the meantime, stay up-to-date on all of the latest Dunkin’ events and offers by following them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone and be to sure to Share the Dunkin’ Love!  💕❤️

Curried Chicken Salad With Envy Apples #BiteandBelieve

Disclosure: As part of the Tampa Bay Bloggers, I was provided with Envy Apples in exchange for my honest opinion. Please see my disclosure policy)

I love a delicious and juicy apple, but it seems that they are becoming harder and harder to find these days. That is, until, you try an Envy Apple! From the moment you bite into an Envy Apple, the juices flow and the crunchiness that you get with every bite is so delectable! There will be no turning back to other apples, believe me. You are sure to see why Envy Apples has the antidote Bite and Believe.

Envy Apples are grown for busy, modern lives. A pure and pristine apple that’s a genuine work of orchard-growing genius. And one you can enjoy just about anywhere. With its extraordinary crunch and texture, refreshingly sweet palette and beautiful colours – it’s nature’s passport to a magical moment of indulgent time. Brought to you from the world’s most caring growers.

Envy Apples were born using natural plant-breeding methods, crossing Braeburn with Royal Gala apples, to take full advantage of New Zealand’s ideal growing conditions. The result is pure bliss! In addition, Envy Apples are free from genetic modifications. This helps to make them a perfectly natural apple; hence, they are the apple with everything! 

You can find Envy Apples at many retailers nationwide so make sure that you are on the lookout the next time you hit the grocery store! GO HERE and view the store locator to see if your local store carries Envy Apples. If they don’t, please request Envy Apples from the store manager or produce department manager. You will be glad that you did! 

I was recently sent a huge box of Envy Apples and I was thrilled at this opportunity to get my creative juices flowing! Of course, I immediately thought of numerous things that I was going to make with them. At first, I thought that I would bake. But, that is the obvious choice, right? So, I decided on a Curried Chicken Salad with Envy Apples throughout every bite. Boy, was my decision a good one. My family could not stop raving about how yummy that the chicken salad was! I still have a few apples left and plan on making another batch next week!

Curried Chicken Salad with Envy Apples

Ingredients:

2 Envy Apples, diced

1 Rotisserie chicken, shredded

2 stalks celery, diced

1/2 cup green grapes halved

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1 Tablespoon Curry powder (you can add as much or as little of this as you like. It really gives the chicken salad a nice flavor)

1 cup mayonnaise

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: 

Combine all ingredients until well-mixed. (You may need to adjust the mayonnaise and add more if the salad seems to dry.) Cover and refrigerate for several hours until ready to serve. Serve on your favorite crossiants or bread and enjoy!

 

Be sure to stay up-to-date on all of the latest Envy news and promotional offers by following them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

 

BuddhiBox Yoga Subscription Box: The Perfect Gift Idea!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for BuddhiBox Yoga Subscription Box. I was sent a complimentary box in exchange for my honest opinion and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. (Please see my disclosure policy)

Are you looking for a gift idea for the person who has it all? BuddhiBox Yoga Subsciption Box would be such a thoughtful gift! BuddhiBox was founded by Maxine, an entrepreneur, yoga teacher, yogini, and resilient dreamer. She came up with the idea one day after teaching a hot yoga session. Students and fellow yoga teachers would ask her what products that she was using to help sooth achy muscles, to alleviate sweat and germs, etc….As she was driving home, she thought about how useful the products that she was using were to her yoga teaching and yoga practice. And, how by sharing them, it benefited others.

Enter BuddhiBox!

BuddhiBox is all about Discovery, Union, and Passion!

DISCOVERY

As active practitioners and teachers, the BuddhiBox team is fortunate to learn about and try new products often. Some products they love and purchase again and again. Some products they can do without. But the process of discovery is fun. And getting to share with others is even better.

UNION

Each month a box is delivered straight to your mailbox. In your box there will be 4-6 samples and full size products. If you like them, come back to the website and purchase a full size product for yourself, and maybe a friend.

COMPASSION

BuddhiBox believes that it is truly better to give than to receive, and they are committed to supporting non-profits. Each month they pick a charity and donate proceeds from the sale of the boxes to them.

The folks at BuddhiBox were so gracious to send me a box to review, and I was thrilled with the products in my box! The particular box that I received was created to inspire you to move into this new year with healthy intentions. In fact, each item in the box supports your mind, body or spirit.

Items included in my box:

– ToeSox Casual Socks for your yogitoes 
– Oiliving Life Protect Spray for your health
– Gaffer and Child facial cleanser for green beauty 
– Luna Lifestyle Co for your yoga practice 
– Pocket Journal for your gratitude practice
– Sage for energy clearing
– Yoga for you online subscription to get your buddhi on the mat
– Meditation Studio App for your meditation practice

While I loved all of the items in my box, I am really enjoying the Oiliving Life Protect Spray for your health and the Gaffer and Child facial cleanser for green beauty. We have been dealing with some sickness around here and the Oiliving Life Protect Spray for your health has certainly come in handy. I love how refreshing it smells! I am always on the hunt for a good facial cleanser, and the Gaffer and Child facial cleanser for green beauty is a great one! 

My overall opinion of the BuddhiBox Yoga Subscrption Box is definitely a positive one. If you know someone who is into health and wellness, or perhaps you just want to give a unique gift, this subscription box would be such a fun idea! In addition to subscription boxes, BuddhiBox also offers fun accessories, jewelry, and much more!

BuddhiBox offers several different subscription options. Decide which plan works best for your lifestyle. GO HERE to sign up and to see the options available. You will also receive 30% off your Subscription!

Stay up-to-date on all of the latest BuddhiBox news by following them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Dinnerly Meal Kit Subscription Box Review

Disclosure: I received a meal kit from Dinnerly in exchange for my review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. (All posts may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. Please see my disclosure policy)

As a blogger, one of the things that I love about my job is being able to try new products/services.  I have tried several of the popular meal kit subscription box services, so when I was given the opportunity to try Dinnerly, I jumped at the chance to do so!

Meal subscription services can be very expensive and typically run around $8-$10 per serving. One of the things that I love the most about Dinnerly, and what sets them apart from the others is that they are only $5 per serving! That is definitely affordable and something that would fit into my budget! Dinnerly is the most affordable meal kit around!

Dinnerly is also different from the other meal subscription services as there are only 6 ingredients per dish. Less ingredients means less fuss and more flavor! It also cuts down on packaged waste which is a plus in my book!

When my Dinnerly box arrived, I was amazed at how fresh all of the ingredients looked. The vegetables were all so vibrant and they looked like I just picked them up from my favorite market! Even though Dinnerly is half the price of the other meal kits, they do not skimp on quality ingredients.

Another way that Dinnerly saves costs is by using digital recipe cards instead of paper. I love this approach and it is such an earth-friendly step on their part! Here are the 3 recipe cards that we got with our kit.

Each recipe card has step-by-step instructions to make preparation a breeze. Remember, preparing Dinnerly meals is super easy as there are always 6 ingredients or less!

Here are the 3 meals that I received in my kit and the ingredients for each one. Even though Dinnerly is affordable, you can see that they definitely do not skimp on quality ingredients! Each of the meals was super easy to prepare and the instructions were very easy to follow!

Thai Curry Chicken Soup with Peas and Jasmine Rice

Creamy Linguine and Greens with Mascarpone and Parmesan 

Sausage Pan Roast with Parmesan and Roasted Vegetables

All of these meals was equally delicious and packed full of flavor! I personally love that each of the recipes Dinnerly provides are quick and easy. No recipe will take over 3o minutes. This allows you to spend less time cooking and more time eating with your family and friends! The recipes are also kid-friendly which is another plus!

Who would benefit from Dinnerly? Dinnerly was created for people who like homemade cooking, but don’t like overpaying for the good things in life. Let’s face it. We are all super busy. Dinnerly is here to make life easier with recipes and fresh ingredients delivered right to your own home.  

There are 2 choices of Dinnerly boxes to choose from: The Family box, which contains 4 portions per recipe,
3 recipes per week. Or, you can choose the Two-Person box, which includes 2 portions per recipe,
3 recipes per week.

Overall, I was super pleased with Dinnerly and do plan to order from them again soon. My entire family loved the delicious meals, and I love just how affordable it is!

Have you tried Dinnerly before? I would love to hear your thoughts as well! If you would love to try this service, you can GO HERE to sign up.

Delicious Eats and Treats for the Big Game!

Disclosure: I received the products in this post to facilitate my review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. (Please see my disclosure policy)

Are you ready for some football? 🏈🏈🏈 The big game is this Sunday, February 4, and I am here to share with you some delicious eats and treats as you prepare your menu for the day! The Super Bowl is not only a fun time for us to be surrounded by family and friends, but also a time for delicious food!

Nothing says football like something crunchy. TGI Fridays Potato Skins, available in several flavors like Cheddar Bacon, Sriracha, Loaded Potato are sure to be the hit of your party! Every bite is filled with delicious flavor and that crunch we all love in a party food! If you are searching for a gluten-free option, Boulder Canyon offers their Ancient Grains Chips that feature a combination of seven grains and seeds including quinoa, millet, chia, amaranth, brown rice, brown teff and sorghum. They are available in flavors like Pink Himalayan Salt and Cracked Pepper, Sea Salt and more! They are so delicious and crunchy and every bite is packed full of remarkable flavor! You can GO HERE to find TGI Fridays Snacks and HERE to locate the Boulder Canyon Snacks at stores near you. 

Don’t forget the kiddos during the big game! Cole’s Quality Foods is heating up the frozen bread aisle with their Middles products! Choose from varieties like Salty Pretzel Middles with Beer Cheese Filling, Plain Bread Middles with Mac & Cheese Filling, French Toast Bagel Middles with Sweet Cream Cheese Filling and more! My guys and I went crazy over these! The flavors are seriously so delicious and every person at your party is sure to enjoy them! My boys ages 12 and 6 especially loved the Mac & Cheese Bites! GO HERE to find these products at a store near you.

No party is complete without a sweet treat! Cafe Valley Bakery has taken sweets to a whole new level! They provide delicious items like muffins, turnovers, croissants and cakes. I was sent the Dr. Pepper Ring Cake and the 7UP Ring Cake to sample. Wow! Each cake is so moist and packed full of flavor. I could not get over how much that these cakes really do taste like Dr. Pepper and 7UP! If you are searching for a fun and unique treat for your party, these cakes would make the ultimate Super Bowl dessert and a true crowd-pleaser as well! GO HERE to locate these items at a store near you.

Happy Super Bowl Sunday and may the best team win! 🏈🏈🏈

$100 Instant Win with Valpak Coupon #IWon100

Disclosure: This is a sponsored conversation written on behalf of Valpak. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please see my disclosure policy)

How would you like to be $100 richer? All you have to do is open your Valpak envelope and you could be the lucky winner of a $100 check! Yep, that is correct!  Valpak puts REAL $100 checks inside random envelopes every month to reward folks for opening their Valpak blue envelope to look for savings. There are no strings attached! Just take the check to the bank to cash or to deposit.

Valpak is in its 50th year of business, and this is the first year that this program is being run nationwide! To see all the details, GO HERE. And, don’t forget that you can SAVE money every month with the valuable coupons that Valpak sends in their envelope!

Let me know if you win big!

Game Day Favorites + Savings at Publix!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Game Day Favorites Available at Publix. The opinions and text are mine.

I don’t know about your household, but football is a big deal to my hubby and two boys! Each week, you can find them on the couch as they cheer on their favorite teams. I always try to make sure that they are prepared for the big game by preparing some of their favorite snacks and treats.

You can have fun by celebrating game day with great products & savings at your local Publix. Because saving money is a big deal to me, I love the fact that starting on January 20th, Publix is offering $24 in savings on some of my guys’ favorite game day products! Just visit http://www.getthesavings.com/GameDay to download your savings today!

Nothing says football to my family and I than a delicious taco bar with all the fixings! Tacos are great for a few people or for a crowd! I found a great deal on the Ortega Taco Shells 12 count boxes and Ortega Taco Sauce 8 oz. jars at my local Publix store, and feel that they are the perfect items to get any taco party started!

We especially love the Ortega Taco Shells as they are quite large and fit all of the taco fixings that you want to pile inside! They area also crisp, crunchy, and have a delicious taste! In addition, the Ortega Taco Sauce is equally delicious. It has just the right amount of heat and spices, which is the perfect complement to the perfect taco! We love to fill our tacos with black olives, onions, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce. What are your favorite taco fixings? The possibilities are endless!

Be sure to visit http://www.getthesavings.com/GameDay to score savings on Ortega and other products that will be the perfect addition for your Game Day or tailgating party!

Nutrisystem Update: #NSNation

Disclosure: I have been selected to be a part of the Nutrisystem Nation Blogger Program for the next 3 months in return for my honest opinion and review. All opinions are 100% mine.

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It has been several weeks since my last Nutrisystem update, so I wanted to let you know how things have been going since the holidays. I am not going to lie, being on any type of diet plan during the holiday season is hard. I made some bad food choices during this time and gained back a few pounds. But, I am not going to be hard on myself. This is a journey and I am going to make mistakes along the way. I like to tell myself that quote from Anne of Green Gables, “Tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it.”

I have been following the Nutrisystem plan the way that I should this entire week and I feel so much better. Isn’t it amazing that when you make bad food choices you really do feel awful? And, the more bad food that I eat, the more food I want to eat. That is one of the things that I just love about Nutrisystem. Not only does it teach you how to have portion control, but it allows you to eat real food. What other diet plan out there lets you eat cinnamon rolls, pizza, pasta, ice cream and other yummy foods and lose weight while doing so? You eat this food and you lose the weight. It really is that simple!

Staying focused is my goal this week! I have to continually remind myself that weight loss is a marathon towards your goals and not a sprint. Staying focused means being prepared for the unexpected. Nutrisystem is preparing me for healthy and attainable goals after I finish the program.

Stay tuned as I continue on my journey! A huge thank you to Nutrisystem for allowing me to continue with the program.

Want to get healthy and lose weight on Nutrisystem? GO HERE to take 40% off!

I also wanted to mention The Leaf by Nutrisystem. This is where you will find delicious program-friendly recipes, success stories and more! I made the Hearty Chili over the weekend and it was so delicious that my entire family enjoyed it! Score! 

Be sure to stay up-to-date on Nutrisystem and all of their latest promotional offers and news by following them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

Here’s to another great week of Nutrisystem!