Mondays with Monica-Chef Boyardee Whole Grains Review

Recently I was contacted by the people at Chef Boyardee and asked if I would like to review their new whole grain line of canned pastas. Of course I am very familiar with the Chef Boyardee brand as well as their canned pastas. As a teenager I scarfed down plenty a can of Spaghetti Rings and Beef Ravioli. Having been several years since I've had any of these canned pastas I was curious about the new variety. Not to mention the fact that I am now a mother of a three year old that loves to eat. I had a feeling she might enjoy these.

Chef Boyardee Whole Grains come in three varieties Beefaroni, Lasagna, and Mini ABC's & 123's. Not only are they made with healthy whole grains but they each contain a serving of vegetables and are free of preservatives. It is recommended that whole grains make up at least half of the grains that a child eats. I know the Chef Boyardee brand is very popular with children and I don't know about you but I sometimes struggle with making sure my little one gets the nutrients she needs. What better way then to replace the foods they already eat and love with a whole-grain variety.

So how do the new and improved canned pastas compare to the old? As someone who hadn't had these in years I got a taste tester to tell me their opinion. My husband said he couldn't tell the difference, that's right same great taste that kids and husbands love. So how did these go over with my little girl? Just like her momma use to do she scarfed them down, she even asked for Parmesan cheese on top. Her favorite variety was the Mini ABC's & 123's of course it took her forever to eat the bowl because she had to call out each and every letter before taking a bite. These pastas are educational too! If your child already loves him/her some Chef Boyardee why not sneak in this whole grain variety, I assure you he/she will be non the wiser, and you can feel better about knowing your child is getting what they need. Until next time...

***Monica***

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

Love Letterings Deal

We recently moved into a new place and I have been searching for home decor and furniture to make it feel welcoming and home-y. I had been searching for art prints to decorate our blank walls when I came across a company called Love Letterings. Love Letterings sells decorative vinyl expressions for your walls. I contacted Love Letterings to inquire about their product and I was informed about a fantastic promotion they have going on. Currently they are offering Buy 1 Get 1 Free on all their wall expressions if you use the code NewYear at checkout. This code can also be stacked with a free shipping code freeship. They have several designs to choose from their most popular being Live Simply Laugh Often Love Deeply.

These "Love Letterings" look like a wonderful way to dress up your walls and I am excited because the generous people at Love Letterings have offered to send me one of their products for review. I can't wait to get it and share my thoughts with all of you.

***Monica***

Super Quick Eco-Frugal Tip

Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean the giving should be. Grab a box and fill it with items you no longer use or need. Then donate it to a local shelter. It doesn't cost you a dime and it saves families in need a lot of money and worry.

Boiron Homeopathic Cough, Cold & Flu Value Pack Giveaway

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Boiron is one of the leading U.S. homeopathic medicine suppliers. They focus on a more natural way of remedying illnesses and other ailments. I know that when I am sick I usually try to stay clear of traditional medicines  unless absolutely necessary, that goes for my little girl as well. I worry about the safety of certain ingredients in medicines and side effects that they may cause. I would much rather take and give my child something that is natural and free of any potentially harmful drugs or chemicals.

Boiron sent me their Cough, Cold & Flu Value Pack to review. Their are three medicines included in this value pack; Chestal Honey, Coldcalm and Oscillococcinum.

Chestal Honey - This medicine combines safe, natural homeopathic ingredients with natural honey. It relieves all types of common coughs and helps loosen phlegm to make coughs more productive. Unlike other cough medicines this one contains no artificial flavors or colors and is safe for everyone 2 years of age and older.

Coldcalm - Naturally treats all your cold symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, congestion, and minor sore throat. It is also safe for everyone 3 years and older unlike your traditional cold medicines that are not suggested for children under the age of 6.

Oscillococcinum - Treats flu-like symptoms such as feeling run down, headache, body aches, chills and fever. It is best taken at the first sign of a flu. It has been been shown to reduce the duration and severity of flu-like symptoms. It is also safe for everyone 2 years of age and older. 

Another great thing about all three of these medicines is that they have no side effects.  Boiron also offers children's varieties of the above medicines as well as several other homeopathic alternatives. Go here to browse their products online. You can also visit their website to find a store near you that carries them or to purchase online.

Boiron is offering one of our readers a chance to win a Cough, Cold & Flu Value Pack.

To Enter: Check out all of Boiron's products and tell me one that you think you might benefit from. You can get extra entries for following us through GFC or Subscribing via email.

Deadline: This giveaway will end on January 17, 2010. I will choose the winner using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US entries only. Thanks!

***Monica***

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

Mondays with Monica

Did you all have a Happy New Years Eve? It's hard to believe another year has come and gone and in just a little over a month my little girl is going to be 3 years old. Which brings me to one of my resolutions for the new year...catch up on all my scrapbooking! Seriously I have photos of my little girls 2nd birthday party that are still waiting for a home, even last years holiday pictures! Well it's a new year and it's time to get organized and guess what I found to help me get started...

Snapfish is offering an awesome deal to ring in the new year. Right now you can get 99 4x6 prints developed for just 99cents! What a deal! If you are anything like me I am sure you have a ton of pictures on your computer waiting to be developed. How can you not take advantage of this deal? Just log in to your Snapfish account and make sure you use the code 2011PENNY at checkout. This code expires January 9, 2011 (whoa, 2011 really?). In addition to this awesome deal Snapfish also has an End-of-Year CLEARANCE Sale going on with over 40% off of several products using the code 2011SALE40. This one also expires January 9. I Better go take advantage of these savings while they are still fresh on my mind!

May you have blessed and happy new year! Until next time...

***Monica***

Super Quick Eco-Frugal Tip

Still plenty of time to keep the heat in and the cold out by covering your windows with heavy curtains. Cuts cost on your heating bill too.