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I love finding tasty, healthy alternatives to the high calorie sweets.  Goji Gourmet offers delicious cookies made with super foods such as goji berries, almonds, oats, oranges, honey, and walnuts.  They are preservative-free, low sugar, and packed with antioxidants!  It has been great having them around the home when my family and I get a sweets craving.  Now we can satisfy our sweet tooth with these low calorie nutrient rich snacks!

The health benefits of goji berries continue to be discovered.  They are a nutrient-rich fruit that include vitamins A, C, and B-complex.  They are also rich in iron, beta-carotene, selenium, germanium, and also include 18 amino acids.  They help boost the immunes system, protect vision, and may help to prevent heart disease.

It’s no wonder why Allison Jagtiani founded Goji Gourmet!  With such important health benefits, I would say Goji cookies are something we should be munching daily!  These are an excellent replacement to what people normally reach for when hungry for sweets!

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience with the product listed above. Goji Gourmet provided the samples, and I provided my honest opinion. No other type compensation was received for this review.

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Oh!  I always feel as if I’m on a perpetual quest for a multi-functional bib! As I was searching the web, I stumbled upon a new line of bibs called Silly Billyz Bibs. The idea of the pocket bib really is a brilliant one! I loved this concept because my son was just beginning to self feed and felt this might be the perfect bib for this stage. The “pocket bib” comes with a huge pocket so it catches every crumb that is dropped from my son’s mouth!  With Silly Billyz pocket bib, I appreciate so greatly that this product is PVC and lead free. You can choose between 100% cotton with snuggle neck or comfy fleece, both have a water-proof nylon backing to protect the clothes underneath.  This makes it very secure for the bib to stay on my son.

So with the combo of an absorbant material, large size and a food catching pocket, this bib is great. It’s also machine washable!  Check out other great types of bibs from Silly Billyz Bibs and you will be pleased!

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience with the product listed above.  Silly Billyz Bibs provided a pocket bib, and I provided my honest opinion. No other type compensation was received for this review.

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Due to an abundance of health benefits associated with a low-gluten or gluten-free diet, gluten-free products are becoming more and more common.  I am so thankful for the variety of products now available.  Evirokidz cereals and snacks are some of my favorite gluten-free foods.  I used to think they were primarily only for kids, but I have since become rather addicted.  Their Organic Peanut Butter Panda Puff cereal is probably my favorite.  The ingredients are Organic Corn Meal, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Peanut Butter (Peanuts, Salt), Organic Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil and/or Organic Soybean Oil, Sea Salt, Tocopherols (Natural Vitamin E), Added to Preserve Freshness.  Most cereal boxes I look at contain loads of ingredients, while Enviorkidz keep it more simple.  When I am hungry for something sweet, I often reach for this cereal.

In addition to cereals, Envirokidz offers some very healthy and yummy animal cookies that both my son and I can share. Made with organic- evaporated cane juice, brown rice flour, corn flour, and vanilla these cookies are a sweet snack that I don’t feel guilty giving to my one-year-old son.

Envirokidz carries an assortment of products ranging from cereals to chocolate rice bars.  These are great snacks for the family and unlike too many snacks on the market; they are gluten-free and use more wholesome ingredients.

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different
opinion or experience with the product listed above. Envirokidz
provided the samples and  I provided my honest opinion. No
other type compensation was received for this review.

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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.  CONGRATS MELISSA R, YOU ARE THE WINNER!

I transitioned to a gluten free lifestyle shortly after my son was born.  I was tired of having low energy levels and unwanted weight gain.  Going gluten free granted me loads of energy as well as weight loss.  I really could not believe the difference it made in my life!  Eliminating wheat from my life presented many joys, but made it difficult to find certain “sweet” foods that fit this lifestyle.  That was why I was extremely happy to discover Purely Elizabeth baking goods!

Elizabeth, a certified holistic nutritionist, started the line in September 2009. It includes a line of gluten free baking mixes using nutritious whole grains and superfood seeds (hemp, flax and chia), free of sugar, dairy, wheat, and gluten.  Elizabeth carries ultimate cacao, blueberry maple, and apple spice muffin mixes.  She also carries a super healthy premix pancake mix.  The ingredients in these muffins include millet flour, an ancient grain high in B vitamins, coconut flour which is rich in fiber and protein and low in carbohydrates, and chia seeds, superfoods which provide an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and protein.

These are definitely treats that you won’t mind your child eating because of all the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.  These are great snack foods to keep around the house.  You can bake the muffins and store them in your freezer for up to 6 months! I am loving Purely Elizabeth and I hope you do too!

Elizabeth has offered one of our readers a mix! To enter, please visit Purely Elizabeth and leave a comment on here with your thoughts and  your favorite mix!

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This contest ends January 16, 2010 Midnight EST. Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different
opinion or experience with the product listed above. Purely Elizabeth
provided the samples and  I provided my honest opinion. No
other type compensation was received for this review.

30 Comments | In: Ages- Pregnancy, Food, Kitchen | tags: baked goods, diary free, gluten free, Purely Elizabeth, sugar free. | #

I find myself at a lost at times trying to decide what quick meals to make my son.  In addition to the frustration, I have a child who wants to join along in every activity I am doing.  Eebee’s Mix and Mash DVD solve both of these problems.

Eebees adventures are great DVD’s that help you engage and teach your child in everyday activities.   I received their Mix and Mash DVD that consist of ways to interact with your child while making simple, nutritious meals. I never even thought to have him help me place certain ingredients in a bowl or have him mash recipes in a zip lock.  It was insightful.  Though the DVD isn’t something for my son to watch, it is a helpful resource for moms once your child hits 6 months old.  They also just created Mix and Mash recipe board book that goes along with the DVD.  It guides you through the child/parent cooking process without destroying the books with remnants of food.

I can appreciate this Eebee’s Mix and Mash recipe book for because it engages activity with you and your child.  I was also very impressed with their simple, quick, and healthy meals to cook.  It allows me to have more fun in the kitchen!

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different
opinion or experience with the product listed above. Eebees
provided the samples and  I provided my honest opinion. No
other type compensation was received for this review.

2 Comments | In: Ages- Newborn to 1yr., Ages- Toddler, Books, Educational, Feeding, Food, Kitchen, Learning | tags: Books, Dvd, Educational, eebees adventures, eebees mix and mash. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED! CONGRATS, SHAWNA O., YOU ARE THE WINNER!

In the recent year, tea has become my hot beverage of choice.  Once I was educated on all the health benefits many teas provide, I couldn’t help but fall in love.  I traded in my soda and coffee addictions for pure luxury tea.  Luxe Tea’s selections are blended with the highest-grade teas, herbs, and other ingredients from around the globe.

Luxe Tea offers loose or bagged tea in a variety of flavors.  My personal favorite is the ‘fruit tea strawberry seduction’.  The packaging alone is enticing.  Their solitaire single serve bags are made from a silky nylon mesh.  No paper or staples in this packaging!  The taste is yummy and so refreshing after a long, busy day.  The ingredients include sweet strawberries, red apples, and hibiscus.  It is loaded with vitamin C, iron and potassium!  It’s not only flavorsome but also good for the body!

For the ‘Twighlight’ enthusiasts, Luxe Tea has designed a few teas inspired by the series such as: “Cullen’s English Breakfast, New Moon Red (Rooibos tea blended with elderberries, blueberries, lavender & rose petals, naturally caffeine-free) and bite me Strawberry Seduction (fruit teas, strawberries, red apples and hibiscus, naturally caffeine-free)”.

The blends of tea Luxe designs are very delicious!  Some of their tea bags contain certified organic ingredients as well.  Not only do they strive in taste but are eco-friendly as well!  For those desiring to try this fabulous tea Luxe Tea has offered all of our readers a “twilight” sample!  Simply email Luxe Tea at info@luxetea.com with your request!

Luxe Tea has offered one of our readers a three of our readers a sample set!  To enter, please visit their site and leave a comment on here with your thoughts!

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This contest ends January 2nd, 2010 Midnight EST. Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different
opinion or experience with the product listed above. Luxe Tea
provided the samples and  I provided my honest opinion. No
other type compensation was received for this review.

58 Comments | In: Accessories, Contest, Food, Kitchen | tags: beverage, Kitchen, luxe tea, tea, twilight tea. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!  CONGRATS, kAYLE, YOU ARE THE WINNER!

My great aunt always said, “If you look good, you’ll play good.”  Well I think this principle can be applied to food preparation as well. I have to admit that I am not the best cook, but having great quality utensils motivates me to spend more time in the kitchen.  Cuisipro makes some rather stylish cooking utensils.  I know scooping ice cream isn’t cooking, but their ice cream scooper is fabulous!  It shapes ice cream into a 5 star restaurant presentation with its perfectly unique cylindrical shape!   I was most impressed by the fact that it melted through the hardest of ice creams.

I was also given the Scoop and Sift flour sifter.  I love how easily it scoops flour out of bag with its one hand-trigger mechanism.  In addition to the Scoop and Sift, I also received their herb keeper.  I have been buying lots of herbs to add to new recipes, but was so discouraged by how quickly they wilted.  The Herb Keeper is great because it stores the herbs perfectly with minimum water to extend the store life.  The tray rests on interior to support for easy access.  You just have to remember to change the water everyday.  They make this easy because the tray lifts up and you can easily pour the water out and refill.   I am loving me some Cuisipro and I hope you do too!  Be sure to check out Cuisipro for more of their practical and modern kitchen tools!

Cuisipro has offered to one of our readers a herb keeper, flour sifter, and ice cream scooper!  To enter, simply visit Cuisipro’s site and then leave a comment here on our site with your favorite product!  For additional entries:

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This contest ends December 28th, 2009 Midnight EST.  Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

107 Comments | In: Feeding, Food, Kitchen, Uncategorized | tags: Cuisipro, flour sifter, herb keeper, ice cream scooper, Kitchen. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!  CONGRATS, JANET FAYE, YOU ARE THE WINNER!

Cutting unnecessary spending and healthy eating are two things my husband enjoys daily by bringing his lunch to work.  In order to eliminate disposable waste associated with packing a lunch, I sought out eco friendly ways to store his lunches.  The Reusable Fresh Snack Pack’s are PERFECT for achieving this!

I use these snack packs almost every day!  They come in two sizes, one for large items such as sandwiches and the other for smaller portions such as crackers and cookies.   These are made from ethylene-vinyl acetate that is washable and reusable.  They are BPA, phthalate, and lead free making them non-toxic. You will be amazed by how many people comment on these waste savers! All you have to do to clean them is hand wash them in warm water and either hang dry or towel dry.

It is alarming to see pictures outside of children’s lunchrooms.  The amount of trash generated from their lunches such as non-recycled sandwich and lunch bags is atrocious.  I believe if more parents knew how simple it is to use these cost efficient bags they would.  I even throw my son’s pb&J for quick trips to the park.  It keeps me from purchasing snacks and lunches while out.  I definitely challenge moms to step it up when it comes to reducing waste!  I am thankful for companies like Fresh Snack Pack’s that aim to reduce waste and unnecessary spending!

Fresh Snack Pack has offered one large and small snack pack to one of our readers!  To enter, simply visit Fresh Snack Pack and then leave a comment here on our site with your opinion!  For additional entries:

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This contest ends December 18th, 2009 Midnight EST.  Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

36 Comments | In: Accessories, Feeding, Food, Green, Kitchen | tags: Fresh Snack Pack, lunches, sandwich bags. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.  CONGRATS TO LILIA, MEGAN, REGINA, JILL AND DANATTA, YOU ARE THE WINNERS!

Have you ever found yourself trying to creatively get you and your family to eat enough vegetables?  How about a crisp chopped salad?  Silvermark makes these amazing toss &chop scissors that chop up your salad ingredients as small or large as you would like.  I no longer spend loads of time prepping all of my veggies prior to eating them.  I simply throw all the fruits and vegetables I want into a large bowl and chop it easily with these scissors.  I even find myself eating vegetables I would normally shy away from like kale, beets, broccoli, and roots, because I chop them along with tasty fruits so tiny that it helps blend the flavors!  These are incredibly safe, easy to use, and chop your salad up in seconds.  I used to spend up to twenty dollars at work for a chopped salad, and now I can do it on my own with ease for a fraction of the price!

Silvermark designs other wonderful kitchen products such as mortar and pestle sets, salad dryer bags, micro-fiber kitchen towels, grating spoons, and more!  I am a bit choosey about my kitchen utensils, and each of these are top of line in terms of both quality and functionality. The Toss & Chop is the easiest, quickest, and tastiest way to implement your veggies into your family’s diet!

Silvermark has offered a pair of Toss & Chop scissors to 6 of our readers!  To enter, simply visit Silvermark and then leave a comment how these could come in use for you!  For additional entries:

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This contest ends Nov 30th, 2009 Midnight EST.  Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

53 Comments | In: Feeding, Food, Kitchen | tags: cut, salad, Silvermark, slice, toss and Chop, vegetables. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.  CONGRATS CAROLINE, YOU ARE THE WINNER!

Starved for something delish AND nutrish? Peeled Snacks is as close to natural fruit as you can get in a bag, that is. No added sugar, oils, trans fats, preservatives, artificial flavors or colors.

Great for on-the-go and travelling, when you want to feed the family some fruit but can’t due to lack of space in your diaper bag (or fear of bruising yet another banana).

I tried a fruit variety pack and loved the simple taste of all the fruit. With dried fruit already naturally sweet, who needs high fructose corn syrup anyway?

[Note that this product is not ideal for little eaters. As with any dried fruit or nuts, this can pose a choking hazard, so please exercise caution if you are going to feed this to your kids.]

Simple organic goodness comes at a price. In this case, a Organic Fruit Variety Box of 10 single serving snacks will run $24.99. Slightly more cost effective is the single selection Box of 10 for $19.99. Still, it’s slightly out-of-range for our grocery budget, but if you can foot the bill, I say go for the splurge.

Peeled Snacks has offered a Fruit Picks Gift Box to one of our readers! To enter, simply visitPeeled Snacks and leave a comment here on our site. For additional entries:

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This contest ends OCT 25th, 2009 Midnight EST.

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37 Comments | In: Accessories, Ages- Elementary, Ages- Pregnancy, Ages- Preschooler, Feeding, Food | tags: dried fruit, peeled snacks, real fruit, snacks. | #

The MC2 is a wonderful food storage system that combines a stainless steel container with an expandable silicone lid.  The best part about the lid is that it expands into a bowl and is microwavable!  This works very well for storage of soups and stews and makes it easy to warm it up in the silicon lid!  You can store your food in the sturdy spill-resistant stainless steel and then transfer to lid bowl to microwave!  I have been searching for a container that would be easy for my husband to heat up soups while at work and now I’ve found it!  Definitely a brilliant idea.  Innate-Gear also makes other products such as water bottles, sippy cups, and silicon bowls.  All their products are BPA and Phthalate free!  

1 Comment | In: Accessories, Feeding, Food, Kitchen | tags: container, eco friendly, Green, innate-gear, Lunchbox, Organization, storage. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.  CONGRATS JACKIE, YOU ARE THE WINNER!

How refined is your baby’s palette?  If its not quite there yet, it will be after experiencing popular chef, Tyler Florence’s sprout baby food!  As a health conscious mother and bit of a health food fanatic, I was very receptive to sprout baby!  It is incredibly tasty, healthy, and best of all organic.  It was created out of a desire for flavorsome baby food made with wholesome ingredients.

Sprout baby food comes in two stages, 1 and 2 ranging from 6 and 7 months and older. The food varies from roasted apples and blueberries to Yukon potatoes and Parmesan.  Not only are these hearty but also incredibly scrumptious.  The oatmeal with roasted apples smelled so delicious, that I had to try it myself.  All their baby food is free of preservatives, artificial colors and flavors.  In addition, they provide choices of pouches that are sensitive to certain food allergens such as diary or wheat.  I happen to be gluten free so I was able to snack on a few pouches myself.

You can purchase an assortment of food pouches from Sprout Baby.  The website carries a mixture of healthy, eco-conscious baby products.  As a very fastidious mother, I can say that the items this site carries are fabulous and well selected.

Sprout Baby has offered one of our readers a month membership to sprout baby, which includes a month supply (60 pouches) of baby food! To enter, simply visit Sprout Baby and leave a comment on this post.  For additional entries:

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This contest ends Septemeber 12th, 2009 Midnight EST.

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9 Comments | In: Accessories, Ages- Newborn to 1yr., Ages- Toddler, Food | tags: baby food, Green, organic, Sprout baby, sprout baby club, tom florence. | #

According to To-Go Ware, every year 300 billion pounds of plastic is produced around the world, and only a fraction is recycled.  Americans alone throw away enough plastic forks knives and spoons each year to circle the equator three times!  I try to keep these realities in mind as I purchase and store food for my child.  As he transitions into the toddler stage, the need for portable lunches is growing as we spend many hours on the go.  Instead of using zip locks and bulky plastic containers to store lunch food, I use To-go Ware bamboo utensils and stainless steel containers.

To-Go Ware makes such wonderful products that are all BPA and Phthalate-free and unlike many plastics, are non-leaching.  Aside from their bamboo utensils, I have been using their large and small sidekick containers everyday!  The containers store food so well that I am able to use them for meat, fruit, cottage cheese, etc.  Other mothers nearby always comment on how cool and clever these are.  When I get home I just throw them into the dishwasher.  I will continue to invest in more of their products until plastic containers are obsolete in my home.  It won’t take long because To-Go Ware is very affordable.  In addition to the sidekicks and bamboo utensils they carry stainless steel tiffin sets that are stackable containers with a lid that doubles as a plate. I am so in love with To-Go Ware and encourage other fellow moms to invest in these for lunch containers!

To-Go Ware has offered our readers 10% off their order until August 31.  Coupon Code:  Dmli10

1 Comment | In: Accessories, Ages- Elementary, Ages- Newborn to 1yr., Ages- Pregnancy, Ages- Preschooler, Ages- Toddler, Food, Green | tags: bamboo, containers, recycle, repeat, reuse, to go ware, utensils. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!  CONGRATS TO EMILY, LETICIA AND EUNICE, YOU ARE THE WINNERS!

It’s my goal to avoid artificial ingredients in my son’s diet.  That’s why I love discovering new organic and natural foods and drinks for my family.  I recently found out about Peter Rabbit Organics and loved it!  If you are diligent about giving your child the recommended amount of fruit for the day these pouches are a perfect way to do so! You can buy an assortment of 10 for about $15.00.  They were great to keep stocked in the refrigerator because the other day as I hurriedly made my husband’s lunch, I substituted fresh fruit for one of these.  He really enjoyed the flavor and was thankful for the healthy snack he could drink.  We both likened the flavor to that of a fruit smoothie from Jamba Juice.  The plus side is that these have no added sugar.

Other great facts:

100% fruit

100% USDA Organic

Nothing Artificial

No Added Water

The design of the pouches look great and more importantly, are designed for easy drinking for children.  What I love best is that Peter Rabbit Organics is a drink that the entire family can enjoy!

Peter Rabbit Organics has kindly offered to give 3 of our readers each  one flavor of pouches, retailing about $5.00 each!  To enter simply, visit their site and  leave a comment.  For additional entries:

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This contest ends July 25TH, 2009 Midnight EST.

16 Comments | In: Ages- Newborn to 1yr., Ages- Toddler, Feeding, Food | tags: fruit purees, healthy, juices, no sugar, organic, Peter Rabbit organics. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.  CONGRATS, AUBREY, YOU ARE THE WINNER!

I have to admit, I was spoiled as a baby. My mom made all my baby food.  WHAT?  True, she did.  But me?  Oh that is so not my forte… but I still want to make sure my baby is getting the best.  What is a mom to do?

Answer… Yummy In My Tummy.

The founders are Karen and Michael Stanley.  While introducing their “little tummy” to solids they realized that there was little being offered that was truly tasteful in the organic baby food department.  Their research ensued.  They knew there had to be a better alternative and set out to create it.

Michael with his extensive background in the culinary field hit the kitchen creating while Karen with her background in government used her researching skills to learn all the differences between conventional and organic foods.  With all their information and recipies Yummy In My Tummy was born!

The expertise does not stop there!  They teamed up with Chef James Casterlin whose resume includes being asked to serve at the White House!  Between Casternlin and the Stanleys a team was born.

Yummy In My Tummy foods are organic and toxin free.  The packaging is 100% safe and BPA free.   Speaking of Packaging… can you say cute.  Just look at them.  They look like little versions of food you may pick up at your own local farmers market.  Or at least the ones I know!

So how did the taste test go with my little tummy?  MMM… MMM… Good.  She seemed to love them.  I was so impressed, I went to my local green market and asked them to start carrying it.

So how do you get this yummy food for your little tummy?  Simply visit Yummy In My Tummy Store and get started!  In the meanwhile ask your local grocery store to carry it!

Would you like to try Yummy In My Tummy out for free!!!  They are giving Does Mommy Love It? readers a chance to check it out with 24 containers of their baby food.  That is a weeks worth!  To enter comment on one fact you learned about Yummy In My Tummy from their site.  For additional entries:

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This contest ends MAY 26TH, 2009 Midnight.

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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.  CONGRATS, LETICIA, YOU ARE THE WINNER.

As soon as Playful Chef cooking kit arrived, there were no words to describe the utter excitement on my son’s face.  He immediately took it out of the box and started pretend play.  He said, “Mom, call me chef!  I’ll make something for you to eat.”  He asked me for help to put on his apron and he began whisking away in the bowl.  However, last weekend, my son and I got a chance to cook. The Playful Chef cooking kit comes packaged in a kid’s sized backpack, with a tool-belt sized apron with age appropriate kitchen utensils: whisk, wooden spoon, spatula, sand timer, safety scissors, measuring cups and spoons and more.  One of the great things about Playful Chef is that it comes with five healthy 10-step, illustrated recipes that have color coded measurments that you and your child can experience “real” cooking together.  This cooking kit helped my son learn how to measure ingredients through the color coded cards, which relates to the color coded measuring tools.  These are fantastic for my boy who just fell in LOVE with cooking, especially with mommy.  Also, cooking with my son helped me introduce him to new foods that he’s not familiar with. The Playful Chef makes a great gift!  It is available in two age groups, 3-5 years and 6 and up!

Playful, Inc. is giving away ONE Playful Chef cooking kite to ONE lucky reader of Does Mommy Love It?.  To enter, simply visit Playful, Inc. and tell us about your first cooking experience!  For additional entries:

1) Email 5 of your friends and tell them why they should check out DoesMommyLoveIt?. Be sure to COPY us on the email (doesmommyloveit@gmail.com)! Then comment stating you did so.

2) Subscribe to Does Mommy Love It? and then leave a comment stating you did so.

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4) Write a post on your own blog about this giveaway and comment back with the permalink to this post.

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Cereal is the staple breakfast food at our house, so I am always on a search to find new, great tasting, healthy ones.  So, when I first discovered Puffins Cereal by Barbara’s Bakery at Whole Foods, I was excited to try with my husband, and kids at home.  It was an immediate success!  The cereal is very tasty, yet very airy in feel.  Crunchy yet soft when chewed.  Also, it doesn’t go soggy too fast.  It has great flavor and you can taste each bite.  Your family will love this!

“Barbara’s all-natural and organic cereals and snacks not only taste great, but are made from the finest ingredients in nature. For nearly four decades, Barbara’s never used hydrogenated oils, refined white sugar, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives in our products. Just healthful, delicious, satisfying foods the whole family will love.”

Dietary Labeling

• Low Fat Certified Kosher

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THIS CONTEST HAS NOW ENDED, CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS!

“Oh my goodness, mommies everywhere!”  Feel free to skip the afternoon chocolate mocha, instead try the Fiber One Chocolate Mocha Chewy Bar!  It is SO delicious!  I would definitely say this is more of a mommy treat than a child treat, but who knows, if your little one has mature taste they may like it as well.

The texture of this snack bar is just right.  It is the perfect size for snacking.  All that and it actually contains 35% of your daily value of Fiber, which is 9 grams.  Take my word for it and try it now.   Download this $1.35 off coupon and save on your first purchase of Fiber One Chocolate Mocha Chewy Bars.

Fiber One is giving away ONE Fiber one chocolate spa gift packages to THREE Does Mommy Love It? readers. The gift basket, (like the one above) contains a spa pillow, chocolate soap bar, chocolate lotion, bath salt, chocolate candle and a coupon for a free box of Fiber One Chocolate Mocha Chewy Bars.  To enter, visit the Fiber One Website and let us know what other Fiber One product you would like to try.  For additional entries:

1) Email 5 of your friends and tell them why they should check out DoesMommyLoveIt?. Be sure to COPY us on the email (doesmommyloveit@gmail.com)! Then comment stating you did so.

2) Subscribe to Does Mommy Love It? and then leave a comment stating you did so.

3) Follow us on Twitter and leave a comment stating you did so along with your twitter name.

4) Write a post on your own blog about this giveaway and comment back with the permalink to this post.

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Anytime I have a question about anything related to my child, I go to this site, www.keepkidshealthy.com.  It literally is a “pediatrician’s guide to your children’s health and safety.”  This is the “guru” site for anything related to your kid’s health and safety.  I love how on top of the page, there are tabs for different age groups.  This is a handy option for moms!  This site really emphasizes on the kid as a “whole” being and the better you take care of the health of your child, the safer he/she will be.  The navigation on this site is simple and makes finding answers to your questions really quickly.  Keepkidshealthy.com covers everything in full depth.  I had a question about “feeding solids” to my 5 month old at the time and went onto this site and found deep discussion on how to do it, how much to feed, how to begin, what you can feed, and etc.  It was so thoroughly explained that it built my confidence to start solids.  Also, this website has every topic covered relating to kids.  To name a few:  Immunizations, Feeding, Sickness, Safety, Nutrition, and Tips.  This is a “must have” site for all moms!

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At first, the Groovy Interlocking Plate and Bowl by Boon was a novelty in the kitchen with my son and me.  The three-piece set of “interlocking” proved to be fun and useful.  Yes, the four compartments keep the food separated and the bowls can hold sauces is great. Also, cleaning is a cinch, just throw it in the dish washer.  The Boon products are great because they all provide a slip-resistant base.  I have one complaint about the Groovy Interlocking Plate and Bowl .  The package described that the two small bowls SNAP on edge fo the plate in any position, although customizing, the bowls do not SNAP on, they just link on, so it’s very precarious and falls off easily.  This makes it more of a mess.  Definitely to be used with a 3-4 year olds, since they have better control of their fine motor skills and won’t spill as much.  I know Groovy Interlocking Plate and Bowl is very modern and cool, but I rather have bowls and plates sold separately than interlocking if the small bowls don’t securely snap on.

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