Not All Bread is Created Equal

So many time I have seen others linger in the bread aisle as I have confounded by the various choices that range from slice size, grain content to price. It isn't often you find a bread that really stands out from the rest. Something that is incredibly healthy but also very tasty and large enough of a slice to make a great piece of toast so you only want one piece and not two. I was asked to check out Oroweat Products, through Bzz Jono,which consist of other names such as Brownberry and Arnolds. I opted for Arnolds 100% Whole Wheat which looked like your same old whole wheat sandwich loaf. What I got was an incredibly soft piece of whole grain bread with a slightly sweet finish to it. My kids loved their peanut butter and jelly on the soft bread. They always complain that the whole wheat bread I buy is too dry and hard. I also purchased the Brownberry 100% Whole Grain Wheat. That I used for a wonderful piece of toast that was crisp on the edges and outside yet tender on the inside and toasted perfectly. It had a nice grainy texture but was soft and not dry. There is also NO High Fructose Corn Syrup which I am desperately trying to avoid in all my food. So, obviously when I run out of bread, we will be purchasing Brownberry or Arnolds in the future!

Toliet Bowl Cleaning - Yes there is a better way!

Do you have the weekly horror I do of cleaning out the toliet every week? Do you just hate the mess, dripping and who knows what else! Bzz Agent was so great to tip me off to the latest in toliet cleaning technology with the Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toliet Bowl Cleaner. After completely scouring my husbands bathroom I hooked this little foot levered device up to his toliet and waited. I knew within a matter of 48 hours it would be a grimey yukky mess. I showed him and my child how to use the foot levered sprayer that spritzes a generous dose of lovely smelling toliet bowl cleaner in a 360 degree pattern inside the toliet bowl. One 2 second push and the whole toliet gets cleaned. Wouldn't it be nice if it really worked AND if they really remembered to do it I thought to myself. So, day 3 I crept in to see what was going on in the bathroom. I was really shocked to see that the toliet was completely sparkling clean. Not just pretty clean, but there was a lovely, non-chemical smell and the bowl looked like it had been freshly scrubbed. Unbelievable. I asked my husband how many times he used it and he said 2 times since it was first put in, so about every other day. Thank you Scrubbing Bubbles for delivering something to make our housework easier and our homes cleaner and fresher! For about a $10 initial investment you can have the foot levered device and a couple of cans of the insertable cleaner. Cheaper than maid service!

Try New CoverGirl NatureLuxe Foundation & Lip Gloss Balm!

When I received my NatureLuxe samples of Foundation and Lip Balm Gloss it came at the perfect time to really put it to the test...Easter weekend! On Saturday, we were out of the house by 6:30 for the 1st of 3 Easter egg hunts, later it was a stage show, followed by an evening event. As I put on the NatureLuxe foundation I was a bit apprehensive not knowing what the texture or durability would be, being a first time user. It was all or nothing at 5:30am so this stuff had better have staying power. Immediately I was impressed by the soft, silky finish as the foundation glided over my skin covering all the unevenness, yet feeling soft and light at the same time. Yes, you can have full coverage that is light and radiant. It made me want to touch my skin it felt so soft. So far so good. Once I was outside I checked the finish in natural lighting and the color was beautiful, not too orangey or pink, just a beautiful tan that blended perfectly. Every couple of hours I was checking for lasting durability and it was there. At 4pm it still looked remarkably good after being on almost 12 hours. Although it is an oil free product it never left me feeling dried out or powdery, creeping into fine lines or wrinkles. It was very, very impressive and the price is fantastic at less than $15 with tax! I have used every kind of foundation from $5 to $50 and this is truly one of the most impressive products I have found for the money. Now, on to the Lip Gloss Balm. At first, the intense red was a little off putting as I thought wow, I am not really brave enough on most days to use something 'that bright'. However, the 'balm' portion made it go on in a sheer, naturally blushed red lip color, not intense or bright at all! Best of all, it has a sugar cookie, buttery scent (making me want to reapply often!) and the texture is moist and soft. Honestly, one of the best textures I have ever experienced and the color and moisture last. I seriously wanted to rush right out and buy it in every color. That is not something I usually want to do so I can truly say that CoverGirl has totally impressed me with these new products and I have absolutely NOTHING negative to say about them, only praises!

Otria Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip

For you and for your kids! I love, love, love the new Otria dips. Your kids will too. It is a great way to get them to eat anything they normally turn their nose up at.
Creamy, rich, that is the first thing that comes to mind when your taste buds burst with excitement from the Spinach & Artichoke Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip from Otria. It's a little hard to track down in the produce coolers but once you do it is not a disappointment. It is far better than french onion or ranch dip and creamier and more flavorful than any other Spinach Dip or Spinach/Artichoke dip I have ever tried, seriously. I love the fact it is loaded with extra protein from the Greek Yogurt and is super low in calories. Bet your guests will ask what your recipe is!

Japan Tsunami Video Clip Well Worth Watching

Sometimes we take a lot for granted, our lovely homes, possessions, even the health and lives we enjoy. This actual aerial video footage of the tsunami moving in on Japan is incredible. I recommend watching it with your children and reminding them how precious life and everything they have is and how it can all be wiped out in a moments time.


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If you want to get involved, the Peninsula Hotel is accepting cash donations of $5 and more and will donate 100% to the victims of the Japanese tsunami. In return you get a lovely little piece of orgami specially made for you.

Popcorn Heaven & I am not talking about Garrett's!

Watching the food channel a few weeks ago I saw a great clip on Popcorn Girl in Las Vegas. This is not your 'touristy' Las Vegas Strip kind of place. It is located northwest of all the lights in Summerlin, a residential neighborhood. If you love popcorn then you will be out of your mind in this store! Popcorn girl has tons of flavors! You can get them by themselves or blended together 2 or 3 at a time. If you just can't decide then go for the Cornfetti which includes all the fruity flavors. Their flavors are so realistic and the corn texture is perfect. You can go in person next time you are in Vegas or they do mail order. Skip Garrett's and the Popcorn Factory and go for the good stuff. It makes a very unusual, welcomed gift!
PopcornGirlVegas.com

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Buttery Cheese Caramel Crazy Cornfetti
Low Salt Lite Cheese Lite Caramel Red Hot Cinnamon
Spicy & Hot Cheese Chicago
(Cheese & Caramel) Old Fashioned Vanilla
White Cheddar Denver
(White Cheddar & Caramel) Banana Cream
Ranch Vegas
(Butter, Cheese & Caramel) Wild Blueberry
Sour Cream & Chives Green Applicious
Salt & Vinegar Blue Coconut
Dill Pickle Gonzo Grape
Southwest Jalapeno Strawberry Patch
Loaded Baked Potato Very Cherry
Parmesan & Garlic Pink Cotton Candy
Jalapeno Ranch Orange Crush
Pizza Wacky Watermelon
Mac & Cheese Rockin' Raspberry
Movie Theater Butter Creamy Cheesecake
Southwest Hot Wings Blazin' Blackberry
Kettle Corn Bubblicious
Cinnamon Toast


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Popcorn Girl's Specials
Specialty Chocolate*
Caramel with Nuts
(Cashews, Pecans & Peanuts) Popcorn Girl's Crunch
(Mix of Chocolate & Caramel with Nuts) Chocolate
Toffee Almond White Chocolate
Heath Toffee Almond
Peanut Butter Chocolate
Butterfinger
Dark Chocolate
S'mores
White Chocolate Pretzel
Puppy Chow
White Chocolate Peppermint
Strawberry Cheesecake
Oreo
Lemon Meringue Pie

Does your child love all things PINK as in PINKALICIOUS?

If your child loves all things pink, PINKALICIOUS, the live musical is coming to Chicago! This is a very limited engagement and the tickets are super affordable and start at $7. Various dates also offer free additional activities for your children so check the link below for those offers!

PINKALICIOUS, The Musical

book by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann
music by John Gregor
lyrics by John Gregor, Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann
directed by Lisa Portes
musical direction by Mark Elliott

March 29 – May 21, 2011
TUE & THU at 10 am
SAT at 2 pm

at DePaul's Merle Reskin Theatre
Box Office: (312) 922-1999


theatreschool.depaul.edu/theare_school_playworks_1011_pinkalicious.php




SUMMARY
Join us for this musical tale of a little girl named Pinkalicious, whose passion for her favorite color turns her pink from head to toe. As Pinkalicious finds a way out of her hue predicament, she and her family learn the inherent value of being unique and the true power of pink. Recommended for all ages.