Nestle Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bars Are Back!!! - #NestleUSA

Beginning May 9, 2013 Nestle Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bars  pre-sale program began for fans  to purchase while supplies last.  After the pre-sale offering, fans must wait until early June, when the Nestle Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bars will become available at participating retail stores nationwide through September.

My family and I were lucky to sample the bars. We are not big sweet eaters, but who can resist Nestle Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bars????  You are literally getting the best of two worlds. 

Okay....where do I begin.  At first when the package arrived, I told my son, let's just try one, we would share it since they came in two pieces in a package.  We first tried Caramel and Coconut.  I could not believe it, it literally tasted like Nestle and Girl Scout cookies.  I am not in a position to eat sweets right now, but I could not resist.  I looked at him and said, "Lets try Peanut Butter Crème."  Of course he would agree.   Talking about a party in your mouth!  This was by far the best, it was so rich and creamy.  Forgive me, but I told him, I will eat this by myself and you can have another Carmel and Coconut.  He was non the wiser, he does not like peanut butter or at least that is what he thought for a short while.

We agreed that we would save one of each bar for my daughter, Peanut Butter Crème, Carmel and Coconut and Thin Mints.  Everyone loves Thin Mints, but I knew she would like Caramel and Coconut over Peanut Butter.  She liked the ones I thought she would but surprisingly loved the Peanut Butter.  After observing this, my son asked if he could try the very last Peanut Butter Crème,  I felt guilty so I shared.  He like my daughter loved Peanut Butter Crème.   He says he does not like peanut butter, but likes these bars.   I cannot explain that one.

As I understand it these Nestle Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bars were introduced in 2012 and have won several industry accolades and awards:

·         Product of the Year: Best Innovation in the Candy Category by Consumer Survey Product Innovation
·         Best New Product by Better Homes & Gardens
·         Best Brand Extension by AdWeek
·         Winner of Licensed/Limited Edition Category by the National Confectionary Sales Association New Product Awards

We may have missed them in 2012, but this year we were given the opportunity to sample and review the product and we love them!!!

“During their launch year, the Nestlé Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bars sold in record numbers, and we’re thrilled to give consumers more of what they want for a second year in a row,” said spokesperson Tricia Bowles, Nestlé USA, Confections & Snacks. “The awards were really an honor, validating that these new bars were not only enjoyed, but truly treasured by everyone.”

 

Inspired by the three most popular flavors of Girl Scout Cookies, Nestlé Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bars are produced under license from Girl Scouts of the USA and come in three varieties:

 

·         Thin Mints™ – Dark chocolate cookie wafers and mint chocolate crème, topped with airy crispies and a rich, dark chocolatey coating
·         Caramel & Coconut – Cookie wafers layered with coconut caramel crème and chewy caramel, topped with toasted coconut and drizzled with caramel stripes
·         Peanut Butter Crème – Cookie wafers layered with smooth peanut butter crème, topped with airy crispies and a creamy, chocolatey coating

“We continually seek innovative ways to raise awareness of Girl Scouting, and this licensing relationship with Nestle Crunch does just that,” said Barry Horowitz, vice president and general manager, Girl Scout Merchandise, Girl Scouts of the USA. “The success of last year’s promotion had parents, volunteers and the general public excited for more.”

 

About Girl Scouts of the USA
Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with 3.2 million girl and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts is the leading authority on girls' healthy development, and builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The organization serves girls from every corner of the United States and its territories. Girl Scouts of the USA also serves American girls and their classmates attending American or international schools overseas in 90 countries. For more information on how to join, volunteer or reconnect with, or donate to Girl Scouts, call 800-GSUSA-4-U (800-478-7248) or visit Girl Scouts of the USA.

 

 

About Nestlé USANamed one of “The World’s Most Admired Food Companies” in Fortune magazine for sixteen consecutive years, Nestlé provides quality brands and products that bring flavor to life every day.  From nutritious meals with LEAN CUISINE® to baking traditions with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®, Nestlé USA makes delicious, convenient, and nutritious food and beverage products that make good living possible.  That’s what “Nestlé. Good Food, Good Life” is all about.  Nestlé USA, with 2012 sales of $10 billion, is part of Nestlé S.A. in Vevey, Switzerland — the world’s largest food company with a commitment to Nutrition, Health & Wellness — with 2012 sales of $98 billion.  For product news and information, visit Nestle USA.

 

Now like many people I am excited about the Nestle Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bar.  The combination of the two taste so good.  Nestle is a brand I grew up with and I, like many little girls, I was a girl scout.  

 

If you have not tried them you need to make your purchase soon. 

Time With Rod Stewart #TimeWithRod -Rod Stewart Albums

Lately, when I get in the car, a small voice asks, "Mom, may I listen to Rob Stewart?"  I then say, it is Rod Stewart."   As I retrieve the disk a request is made, "Turn to number one."  Head bobbing, my seven year old his singing, She Makes Me Happy.  I have to admit, I like the song as well.  It is a happy song, the beats and Stewarts voice are a perfect combination.  Who would have thought that I would I would still be listening to a new Rod Stewart song with my son.

Rod Stewart has spent four decades being a rock star, three being a parent, and has a new album's worth of rollicking stories to tell. Time is his first album of new material in almost 20 years.  With that being said, I think this is amazing!  I grew up listening to  Rod Stewart and now I am rockin out with my little one. 

On the other hand my 18 year old has a different thought of Stewart's new album.  She says it is her road trip CD.  She says it either makes her feel like she needs to take a road trip and it has great songs that would  be perfect for a great movie soundtrack.  Enough said, it makes her feel good as well.

Clearly my family is enjoying Time, it was released May 7th, 2013, it marks Stewart's long-awaited return to his songwriting roots and features 12 tracks, 11 of which he wrote and produced. 

We are creating memories with Time, it will definitely be in the car this summer for family road trips. 


I participated in this campaign for One2One Network. I received a free copy of the CD to facilitate my review. By posting, I am eligible for incentives. All opinions stated are my own.

New #Advil Allergy & Congestion Relief Review-Advil Congestion Relief

About 10 years ago, I stopped taking over the counter allergy relief and began taking Grapefruit Seed Extract.  With taking natural remedies you have to be consistent and get it into your system.  Recently, I have not been consistent and I turned to Advil Allergy & Congestion Relief . 

Allergy season began early this year or it feels like it just crossed over from the end of last year, it has been never ending.  I know better than to stop taking my herbs, but I have been so busy I have not been consistent and over the past couple of days I have been paying for it. 

I do not always have regular seasonal allergy symptoms like, sinus pressure, sneezing or runny nose.  Lately it has been severe pain in my neck and back, it is the same pressure I normally feel in my head.  The other night, it was unbearable and finally the light bulb went off and I thought, maybe I need some type of allergy relief.  I remembered that I signed up for the Advil Allergy & Congestion Relief campaign through Smiley360, so I went into my medicine cabinet and retrieved my box of allergy medicine.  When I placed the tablet on my tongue it tasted kind of fruity, like grape.  I am not sure if I like the sweet taste, but I did get past it.  Within minutes a felt a pop like it was breaking down the pressure.    I took it right before I went to sleep, I fell asleep quickly.  As I slept the pressure did go away and I had a restful sleep.  The next day, I did not feel any pressure again until late evening and I took another tablet.  Well, tonight I do not need to take another one. 

The product did work, but I will only take if absolutely have to.   I have to admit every now and then I want something to work instantly and taking this new Advil is definitely an option for me.  I liked it, because it was effective, but I did not like the flavor, it made me drowsy and since I am not used to taking over the counter medication my moods were up and down.  My system is very sensitive.  Moving forward when I take it I will be better prepared. 

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#Michael Buble - To Be Loved -Michael Buble CD

I can recall hearing a Michael Buble song and thinking every time I hear is voice, "I like him."  Now, I actually own the download of his newest album, To Be Loved. 

I have been rockin  to, It's A Beautiful Day, one of Michael Buble feel good lyrics, when I listen to the radio. Now I can hear it when ever I want, because I have the download.  You have guessed it,  It's A Beautiful Day is one of my favorites.  My seven year old son likes the up beat tempo of the song, but has taken a liking to Who's Lovin You.  He is a huge Michael Jackson and Jackson 5 fan, so to hear someone different singing the song has been interesting to him.  With that being said, there is a little something for all generations to listen to.  An album like this only validates why Buble is a Grammy winner.

Michael Buble covers songs by Frank Sinatra, the Bee Gees, Jackson 5, Elvis Presley, Van Morrison, and more.   Pretty much all of the artist I grew up listening to and continue to love when ever I hear their music, especially the Bee Gees.  In the mix of golden standards are four original songs co-written by Bublé, dipping into his personal life for inspiration. 

Buble has upcoming performances:

Dancing With the Stars - 4/30/13

The Ellen DeGeneres Show - 5/3/13

"I want to take you on a wonderful journey about love—all different kinds of love," Michael says. "The album swings big time: it rocks, it’s soulful, it’s happy, sometimes a little sad. It’s romantic, it’s yummy, and it’s heartfelt."






Disclosure: I participated in this campaign for One2One Network. I received a free copy of the album to facilitate my review. By posting, I am eligible for incentives. All opinions stated are my own.

Customized Kidecals Package (The Most Durable Waterproof labels)

Summer camp is approach and I know  my son may loose a couple of things.   He usually pretty good about keeping things together, but if it is a day of excitement the kids just throw their things down and the camp has to put everything in lost and found.  Well, I have just heard about Kidecals  personalized kids name labels and I am thinking this will be a solution to my problem I face every summer. 

Kidecals will be perfect because, sometimes my son has some of the same items as the other children or sometime things may look similar.  With swimming, and all of the fun.  It will relieve some of the stress from both us.  At the end of some of the camp days I find myself rummaging through stuff asking him, "Is this yours?"  Sometime he knows and sometimes he says, "I don't know." 

Well we are going to try Kidecals this summer.

Kidecals are an absolute must if you've got kids and hate losing their stuff. Label water bottles, clothing, books, toys, sports gear with their trendy and fun designs.  kidecals are crazy durable...dishwasher, washing machine AND dryer safe, and they don't damage surfaces.

What I like is they are waterproof. I have used sharpie to label both of children's stuff over the years, but  over a period of time it eventually washes away. Kidecals waterproof name labels are insanely durable and can stick to just about anything...from clothes to water bottles...and stay put through wash after wash after wash.

I am looking forward to trying the Fun Mustache Stickers. My   son loves putting things on his face. Kidecals fun Partystache stickers can be used as drink markers, and the Mustache Chalkboard Stickers are a sassy way to label/organize anything in your pantry or craft room. (They're also fun for labeling foods or drinks at a potluck or party!)


We do not have a chalkboard, but chalkboard labels are the easiest way to get organized fast without having to create new printed labels from scratch.  Kidecals makes the prettiest designs, and their chalkboard labels are super durable and can even go through the dishwasher!

My daycare days are long gone, but if you have kids in daycare then you know how important it is to label EVERYTHING. Kidecals daycare labels are not just super cute, they're dishwasher, washing machine and dryer safe, and stay put on anything from clothing, to baby's favorite lovey to sippy and snack cups.

As seen on the Today Show personalized clothing labels:

Kidecals is such a fun site for personalized clothing labels! Now that I'm getting ready to send my son off to  day camp, I'm particular about how I'm labeling everything. Labels HAVE to be waterproof and washing machine safe. Kidecals clothing labels are durable and  have cute designs. They were even featured on the Today Show!

Kidecals is founded by a mother of two boys, because not only are kidecals designs amazingly cute- "cool" for boys, they are  very durable for all the stuff I need to label for camp. Kidecals are dishwasher, washing machine AND dryer safe. They literally do not come off. Kidecals will make the perfect camp labels for me.  And yes, I am who  expecting my son to return with every single thing I have packed. (Wishful thinking)

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Braces Then, Invisalign Now @Invisalign -Invisable braces #INVStraightTalk

These smiles need Invalisalign

Okay...I am wondering if I am exposing too much of myself  in this post.  It is a little embarrassing that at my age I am seriously considering getting Invisalign on my teeth.

Until 8 1/2 years ago, I had perfect teeth or at least that is what the orthodontist always told me.  During my pregnancy with my now 7 3/4 year old, son I faced issues with my teeth.  The one major thing that impacted me was having to get a tooth extracted.  During that pregnancy everything possible seemed to happen with my teeth.  The worst was the tooth extraction.  I had the tooth removed and in what seemed like a matter of months, my teeth started shifting.  I had never heard of such a thing.  It was something I noticed but really did not notice.  I have now been told by my new dentist that I will need to get braces or Invisalign .   When my molar was removed it needed to be replaced and since it was not, now my teeth are shifting.  I did not know this could happen, but it makes since.  The empty space needs something there.  Now this is an insecurity that needs to be resolved.

I cannot imagine walking around with metal braces so I am researching how invisalign works.  Invisalign are clear, smooth, comfortable plastic aligners that are virtually invisible, easy to clean and most important I can eat whatever I want. 

I never thought I would be researching ways to straighten my teeth at this point in my life. The thought of  adult braces, is embarrassing but wearing these aligners opposed to braces is making me more confident.   I guess it is a blessing in disguise.  When I was growing up the only option was metal braces.  I am so glad I do have this option.  Teenagers these days are lucky!

I have an 18 year old, daughter that is considering getting Invisalign.  For her, clear braces is the only option.    Again, she was told she did not need to align her teeth when she was younger, but for some reason  she does now.  She now wishes this was revealed to her when she was a preteen, because she would not have mind wearing anything. 

Although, I have been speaking with our orthodontist, the thought of cost has been on my mind,  I have used the Invisalign cost calculator, to estimate how much this will cost for the two of us. 

Every patients needs are different and there are many factors involved that determine the cost of Invisalign treatment.  But, in most cases Invisalign is comparable in cost to traditional braces, is covered by most insurance plans,  and affordable financing options are always available.  For more information on cost and insurance coverage, visit the Invisalign Website.

Among the new advances in orthodontia, removable aligners, like Invisalign and Invisalign Teen are fast becoming a popular choice.  The system uses a series of clear aligners made of lightweight plastic that sit smoothly on the teeth allowing for a more comfortable fit and they work as effectively as traditional metal braces.

I am so happy we have this option, because my daughter and I would be two unhappy people.  Now I just need to take the leap and just do it.

I would like to hear about some of your experiences with Invisalign .  This is a huge experience in my life.  My emotions are all over the place with this one. 

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The Cove Waterpark in Riverside Discount -Discount coupon

My family is looking forward to summer.  And yes, Cove Waterpark is apart of our summer plans.

The Cove Waterpark's Summer Cove Camp features fun indoor and outdoor activities and games that will keep your child active and engaged throughout the summer!  This camp runs from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday and starts each day with a swim lesson.  This camp is geared toward kids ages 5-12 looking for adventure!  Cove Camp participants will get to experience all that The Cove Waterpark has to offer!  Each week has a new theme to keep things fun and exciting. They will get to participate in fun games and activities throughout the facility.

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