Quaker Oats Oatmeal BzzCampaign #GotItFree

I've been a member of BzzAgent for quite some time now and I love getting in on their BzzCampaigns. A few months back, I was invited to join the Quaker Oats BzzCampaign and I was sent 2 boxes of Quaker Oats Oatmeal and some money saving coupons to share with friends and family.

The Steel Cut Quick 3-Minute Oatmeal comes in 2 flavors and I was sent the Blueberries and Cranberries one.

It has real bits of blueberries and cranberries.

I like my oatmeal a bit dry and a bit gritty so I loved this! The sweetness is just right for me and I like how easy this is to prepare. The bits and pieces of cranberries and blueberries complement the oatmeal very well.

The second one I received was the Quaker Protein Instant Oatmeal. This comes in 2 flavors as well and I was sent the Cranberry Almond one. Each serving of the Quaker Protein Instant Oatmeal has 10 grams of protein which is great because I happily eat this during breakfast.

The sweetness is just right for me and I also love the bits of cranberries and the sliced almonds in this oatmeal.

I now buy this regularly and I love how I got to try these great tasting Instant Oatmeal from Quaker Oats. Thanks Quaker and BzzAgent!

DISCLOSURE: I am a member of BzzAgent and was invited to a campaign to try and review the Kashi Hummus Chips. I received a full size sample to try and make a review of the product and no other form of compensation was given. All opinions are honest and based on my own experience.

Private Selection available at Ralph's and Kroger Stores #GotItFree

I'm a BzzAgent member and I was recently given the chance to be part of the Private Selection at Ralphs BzzCampaign. My BzzKit included the following:

• A bag of Private Selection Tortilla Chips
• A jar of Private Selection Salsa
• A can of Private Selection Snack Nuts
• A FREE coupon for Private Selection Frozen Fruit (12–16 oz., any variety)
• A FREE coupon for Private Selection Bacon (12–20 oz., any variety)
• A FREE coupon for a Private Selection 9” Fruit or Crème Pie (any variety, from the Bakery department)
• Tons of pass-along coupons for fellow Ralphs shoppers

I chose the 20 oz. Private Selection Applewood Smoked Bacon for the free coupon. This bacon taste good! I like the big, thick slice and the flavor is nice. This didn't last long because my daughters and hubby (who is not a bacon fan) loved it!

I saw an assortment of pies available when I visited Ralph's and I chose the Banana Creme Pie. Honestly, I think the taste was just okay. The filling is a bit sweet and has a mashed, creamy consistency. I prefer pies with fillings which has whole fruits in them.

The Private Selection - Select Blend Nuts is one of my favorites. I like the whole macadamias and cashew although it's a bit salty. No problems since I just tap the excess salt off. :)

The Private Selection Blue Corn Tortilla Chips and the Salsa (Medium) is a perfect match. I like how crispy the Blue Corn Tortilla Chips were and the salsa is a bit more spicier than the other salsa I have at home.

The Private Selection Handpicked Strawberries were perfect for my smoothies and I used it in my fruit infuser bottle. The strawberries are big and tasted fresh and sweet.

The Private Selection line has lots of products available. I haven't tried their ice cream yet but I'll definitely try that the next time I go to Ralph's. :)

DISCLAIMER: I am a member of  BzzAgent and I have received one or more product/s mentioned above to to try however, all opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I only recommend products I think are worth sharing. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Horizon® Mac & Cheese Review #GotItFree

My daughters, specially my 6 year old, loves Macaroni & Cheese so when BzzAgent invited me to their Horizon Mac & Cheese BzzCampaign, I accepted it.

BzzAgent sent me the Horizon Classic Mac in Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Cheese and Macaroni & Mild Cheddar Cheese flavor. They also sent me some money saving coupons which I happily shared with my family.

The New Horizon Mac & Cheese has three flavors available: Classic Mac^™, Super Mac and Organic Mac. All varieties are made with Horizon organic cheese, certified organic pasta and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. They are available at The Kroger Co. Family of Stores.

We tried the Horizon Classic Mac in Macaroni & Mild Cheddar Cheese Variety first.

I served it to my 2 daughters and they were super excited to try it.

My 6 year old daughter loved it. Of course I tasted it myself and it did taste good. Their bowl of Horizon Macaroni and Cheese were gone in a few minutes. :)

Now for the Horizon Classic Mac in Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Cheese flavor, I forgot to take pictures while preparing it and went to get the camera. When I returned, my daughters has almost finished the Mac & Cheese I gave them. I got to taste a little bit of the Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Cheese and it tasted really good. This is the first time I tried a White Cheddar Cheese flavored Mac & Cheese and I must say I do like it better than the Mild Cheddar and Cheese. It's more creamier and less saltier and the pasta shells are really good. My daughters loved it too.

If you're looking for Organic Mac & Cheese which doesn't cost a lot, I do suggest you try the Horizon Mac & Cheese. You can find them at your local Kroger Co. Family of Stores. It's usually priced at $1.89 to $2.39 per box but I got mine at Ralph's last week for just $1 per box! :) Plus, I used some of the $.75 off coupon on 2 Horizon products BzzAgent sent me. Now that's a great deal! :)

DISCLAIMER: I am a member of  BzzAgent and I have received one or more product/s mentioned above to to try however, all opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I only recommend products I think are worth sharing. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Kroger Skillet Meals Review #GotItFree

 

As a stay-at-home mom, there are times when I need to prepare dinner in a flash. Many people might ask why I need to prepare dinner in a flash when I'm a stay-at-home mom and I have a lot of time on my hands for being one. Okay, I'll answer the question simply. Being a stay-at-home mom, I have to cook, do the dishes, do the laundry, take care of my 2 girls, clean the house, bring my daughter to and from school, help with her homeworks and projects, and A LOT MORE. A lot of people I meet say I'm so lucky to be a stay-at-home mom because I have lots of time for myself but sadly, this isn't true. I am on duty 24 hours a day and sometimes, I just need a break and finish what I'm supposed to do so I can have some "me" time.

I don't usually buy frozen, ready-to-cook meals because I liked cooking from scratch. So when I was given the opportunity to try the Kroger skillet meals, I was a little skeptical and hesitant but I tried it as well.

I went to Ralph's and saw that there are about 6 varieties of the skillet meals available but I picked the Tuscan-Style Penne to try. I also got the House Salad Bacon Kroger Fresh Selections Salad Kit because there were no other varieties available. The garlic bread came in last and I found it on their frozen section.

The package of the Tuscan-Style Penne Kroger Skillet Meal says it's for 2 servings only. So for a family of 4, 1 package isn't enough for us. It also says that it would be ready in just 10 minutes.

Here is the House Salad Bacon Kroger Fresh Selections Salad Kit. It looks delicious right? :)

Here is the whole package of the Tuscan-Style Penne Kroger Skillet Meals. Looks yummy too right?? :)

And here is the garlic bread. :) 

Here is a picture of me and my daughters. My daughters can't wait to try the Tuscan-Style Penne. :)

Oh yeah can't wait to try it too. :)

My daughters skipped on the vegetable salad and just wanted to try the Tuscan-Style Penne and the Garlic bread. She loved both of them by the way. :)

So my thoughts on the Tuscan-Style Penne Kroger Skillet Meal, their Fresh Selections Salad Kit and the Kroger Bread? They were all delicious. :) I really thought the pasta would be a bit soggy because it had been frozen but it tasted fresh and delicious. The vegetable on the salad were crisp and fresh too. The dressing was very delicious and the toppings complemented the dressing well. The garlic bread was very yummy. Even though it was frozen, it felt soft after we placed it in the oven. 

So for me, this is a great way to make dinner in a flash. In just 10 minutes, I've prepared everything without compromising the taste and quality of our dinner. :)

I would love to try the other Kroger Skillet Meals as well and I just hope they offer the Kroger Skillet Meals in a bigger package. :)

If you would like to be a member of BzzAgent and try cool products for free, you can ask me for my information or you can visit their website and join here.

DISCLAIMER:  I am a member of BzzAgent and have received a complimentary free product coupon to claim a Kroger Skillet Meal, Kroger Fresh Selections Salad Kit and a Kroger Garlic Bread. I was not required to do a review of the product but because I liked the products, I decided to make a blog post of it. All opinions are honest and my own and are not influenced in any way. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Halloween TruMoo Chocolate Milk Review #GotItFree

I've been invited to be on a BzzCampaign for the TruMoo Halloween Chocolate Milk and Vanilla Milk. Even before being invited to the campaign, we've been buying the TruMoo Chocolate Milk because my daughters love it. My 5 year old daughter is a picky eater and my 2 1/2 year old daughter still nurses and only drinks milk if it's the TruMoo Chocolate milk (I've tried giving her Almond milk, soy milk and the plain white milk and she didn't like them all).

Here is a picture of my 2 daughters posing with the TruMoo Chocolate Milk. :)

I am glad TruMoo is a trusted brand made with pure, fresh milk from a trusted dairy, there is no artificial growth hormones and no high fructose corn syrup. It also has *35% less sugar than a leading chocolate brand. It makes me confident and assured that my daughters are getting nutrients they need in a fun and delicious way.

*A leading low-fat and fat-free chocolate milk brand contains 28g of sugar per serving. TruMoo^® low-fat and fat-free chocolate milk contains 18g of sugar per serving.

DISCLOSURE: I am a member of BzzAgent and I was given a free product coupon to claim a TruMoo Chocolate Milk. I was not required to do a review of the product but because my kids love it, I made a blog review of it. All opinions are honest and based on my own experience. No other form of compensation was given.

Luster Premium Distinctly White Dual-Action Whitening System Review #GotItFree

As a member of BzzAgent, I was invited to another campaign for the Luster Premium Distinctly White Dual-Action Whitening System. It claims that it whitens in just 2 days. So did it work for me?

This is my starting shade. I took this photo to compare it with my final shade and you'll see the picture below later. :)

Here is a zoomed version of my photo above and this is my starting shade.

I've always had yellowish teeth since I was a teen and to add to it, I drink coffee about 3x a week. I was very excited to learn that I am on a campaign for the Luster Premium White BzzCampaign.

I opened the box and it has only 2 products inside that I'll have to use. The bigger bottle is the Accelerator Mouth Rinse and the smaller tube is the Super Whitener Gel (I forgot to take a picture of the products inside but please refer to the box picture on top. :)) I read the instructions and it is very easy to use. Here is a step by step instruction of what I did according to the instructions:

1. Rinse mouth with the Accelerator Mouth Rinse for 10 seconds.
2. Shake Super Whitener Gel Tube for 3 to 5 seconds and then squeeze tube and apply it to the 6 upper teeth and 6 lower teeth (the teeth that shows when smiling). Do not let it touch the lips or gums for 30 seconds and after that you can close your mouth and leave the gel on teeth for 10 minutes.

You can repeat the steps twice in the morning and rwice in the evening for 3 days (total of 12 sessions). If you are short on time, you can do it once in the morning or once in the evening for 6 days.

Here are my thoughts on the Luster Premium Distinctly White Dual-Action Whitening System:

First, I like the taste of the Accelerator Mouth Rinse. It is minty and it's color blue. It says to use about 1 tbsp. of the Mouth Rinse or the right amount for me to swish and cover the front teeth. I made the cover of the Accelerator Mouth Rinse as my guide and 1 full cover cap is enough for me.

Next is the Super Whitener Gel. First time I used it, I started with my upper teeth. I noticed that when I got to my bottom teeth, I needed cotton to absorb my saliva already. The taste of the Super Whitener Gel is bitter (I didn't intentionally swallowed the gel but when I closed my mouth after 30 seconds, I swallowed excess saliva and the taste of the gel was still there). So my tip is to first apply the Super Whitener Gel on the bottom teeth because that's where the saliva pools and then apply the Gel on the upper teeth last. :)

I also like that it didn't cause any tooth sensitivity. I have sensitive teeth so this is a plus for me. There were also no other side effects for me.

What I did was 2 sessions in the morning and 2 sessions in the evening for 2 days and this is the result after the second day.

I noticed that my teeth did become lighter but not that white (as in the bond paper white like other people have). I am not aiming for the bond paper-white teeth but for a lighter shade. Here is a zoomed picture of my teeth.

After just 2 days of using the Luster Premium Distinctly White Dual-Action Whitening System, I can definitely say that it is effective enough for an in-home whitening system. :) I like it because it is very easy to use and didn't cause any problems for me. :)

DISCLOSURE: I am a member of BzzAgent and was sent a full size sample of the Luster Premium Distinctly White Dual-Action Whitening System to try. I wasn't obliged to make a blog post but since in my opinion the product was effective, I made a blog post about it. No other form of compensation was given.

Kashi All Natural Hummus Chips Review #GotItFree

As a member of BzzAgent, I was invited to try and do a review for the Kashi Hummus Crisps. I received the Sea Salt and Olive Oil flavor. I was excited and happy to try it because it has at least 3 grams of protein, at least 3 grams of fiber, at least 5 grams of whole grains, no partially hydrogenated oils, no high fructose corn syrup and no artificial anything! There are also 2 other flavors you can try. The Sundried Tomato Basil & Feta and the Caramelized Onion.

Now for the review of the taste, the flavor is less than the chips I regularly buy. I let my 2 and 5 year old daughter try this but they didn't like it so in my opinion, this is for older people. I can also say that it is fresh and crunchy. :) I also liked it more when I tried dipping it to ranch dressing to add more flavor to it.

DISCLOSURE: I am a member of BzzAgent and was invited to a campaign to try and review the Kashi Hummus Chips. I received a full size sample to try and make a review of the product and no other form of compensation was given. All opinions are honest and based on my own experience.

Kroger Deli Fried Chicken Review

I have 2 daughters with very different personalities as well as eating habits. My elder daughter who just turned 5 is a very picky eater. She doesn't like many foods. My 2 year old on the other hand eats everything. She eats anything I give her and doesn't mind eating vegetables and she loves fruits. Despite their differences on food choices, they both love fried chicken. They would eat a lot whenever fried chicken is served.

As a member of BzzAgent, I was given a free coupon for an 8 pc. Kroger Deli fried chicken, a free product coupon for the Kroger chips and a free product coupon for any 1.25 L Coca-cola product. I was excited to try the chicken the most. My daughters were excited as well and couldn't wait to taste it.

I love that the chicken stayed fresh and the taste isn't too salty. It was just right for me. It was perfect with white rice. The meat of the fried chicken was juicy and soft. My daughters loved it too. They ate more than what they eat and I'm very happy with that. The chicken also stayed fresh until we got home. The size of the fried chicken was pretty big too (specially the thighs).


**I am a member of BzzAgent and was given  free product coupons to use for an 8-pc. Kroger Deli fried chicken, 1.25 liter Coca-Cola product and a Kroger Kettle chips so that I can facilitate my review. All opinions are honest and my own. No other form of compensation was given.