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To all the moms of teenagers, I want to stop right here and give you a round of applause! We have finally gotten to an age and stage in parenting where we get to be a little more hands-off. We get to watch our not-so-little kids’ blossom into amazing young adults with full schedules and the healthy appetites to match. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to Yoplait’s newest product: Yoplait ® Go Big ™ yogurt pouches, the perfect snack for amazing teens! 





My 13 year old daughter, rocking her homework


My thirteen-year-old puts in long days. She gets up at 5:20 am for school and often isn’t home from school until after 5:00 pm when she has theater rehearsal, or an after-school choir event.  I try to pack her a healthy lunch and snack to help keep her fueled up until she gets home.  I’m thankful to have another healthy snack option in my arsenal.



The new Yoplait Go Big pouches come in a handy fridge box for easy grab and go snacking. They’re made with real fruit in two tasty flavor combos: Strawberry/Mixed Berry or Peach Mango/Cherry.  They have no artificial colors or high fructose corn syrup, and are a good source of calcium. 


#YoplaitGoBig yogurt pouches in handy fridge box



As most moms can attest, it doesn’t matter how well-thought-out the lunch and snack options we give our teens are ‒ some days they come back home with our busy kids, and that’s when we need to get creative with snack and homework schedules. 



#YoplaitGoBig peach mango yogurt is a perfect homework snack



Now that Melissa is thirteen, I’ve loosened the reins on how and where homework can be done. As long as it gets done, I can let some of my guidelines and parameters of elementary school days go.  I allow her to set up their homework area where and however makes her feel most comfortable.  If she wants to sprawl out on her bedroom floor, or the family room, I now say, go for it!  One day, she may prefer sitting at the table with a snack, a candle, iced coffee and music from her playlist, and now I can say, why not?  




Let teens choose how best to crush their homework schedules #YoplaitGoBig


For all the moms with kids in sports, band and dance programs, these cool, easy grip and rip yogurt pouches are perfect for on-the-go snacking, too!  Since they have a cool design on the package that’s not at all kiddie-like, you don’t have to worry about giving them a lame snack they don’t want to be seen eating.



#YoplaitGoBig pouches have easy grip and rip openings



Plus, the awesome pouch doesn’t have a huge opening, so your teen can squeeze as much as they want in their mouths, making them a perfect, one handed, and no-spills kind of snack! 



#YoplaitGoBig no spills pouch!



There’s no doubt about it ‒ our teens are leading fast-paced lives, doing amazing things at school and after. I truly am amazed at all the balls my thirteen-year-old daughter keeps in the air daily! She’s a great student, a caring and giving friend and family member, an awesome actress and singer, and budding photographer and videographer.  She and her peers are crushing being a teen in today’s busy, go for it lifestyle.  Honestly, Melissa’s commitment to excellence inspires me to re-think what I accomplish in a day!



#YoplaitGoBig the perfect snack for amazing teens



Do you have an amazing teen in your life too? Why not let Yoplait Go Big spotlight their amazingness? It’s easy, parents ‒ just visit the Go Big Facebook page and share how your teen inspires you. Go Big will select three teens with amazing stories and give them a platform to show the world! You can find more information and full contest details on the Go Big Facebook page as well.


Raising teens in this day and age may keep us on our toes, moms’ ‒ but we got this! If our teens can crush their days, so can we!


Please share in comments: Are you raising an amazing teen? Will you enter the Yoplait Go Big contest? 
Yoplait Greek 100 Whips disclosure

Spring  has finally arrived and warmer days are on the way! Warm weather here means spending more time outside and a switch to lighter, healthier eating, including desserts. I recently tried Yoplait Greek100 Whips! yogurt in strawberry and I loved it! 


I knew immediately what warm weather dessert I was going to make over; my Strawberry Trifle. My old recipe called for lots of sugar on the strawberries and lots of whipped cream too, but I’m lightening up for my health and my families and I’d love to share my easy recipe with you.


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Ingredients:

Makes 4 6 oz. Trifles
  • 2 Strawberry Yoplait Greek 100 Whips
  • 2 Vanilla Cupcake Yoplait Greek 100 Whips
  • 1 quart fresh strawberries
  • 1 Fat-Free Angel Food Cake


Directions:

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  • Wash strawberries in a colander allowing them to air dry if possible.
  • Dry strawberries if needed and slice, set aside.
  • Chop up Angel Food cake into bite size pieces, place in bowl, set aside.
  • Open Strawberry Yoplait Greek 100 Whips!, stir to whip.


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Assembling Trifles:

  • Add a hand full of Angel Food cake to the bottom of each serving cup/bowl.
  • Add a hefty teaspoon of Strawberry Yoplait Greek 100 Whips.
  • Add a hefty tablespoon of sliced strawberries.
  • Add another handful of Angel Food cake.
  • Top with a hefty teaspoon of Vanilla Cupcake Yoplait Greek 100 Whips.
  • Garnish top with sliced strawberries.


strawberry trifle dessert recipe


Serve immediately, or cover with cling wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Enjoy!

Because of the sweet goodness of the Yoplait Greek 100 Whips, we didn’t miss the sugar at all! The no whips are sweet, but not too sweet. They have 9 grams of sugar and protein, 100 calories, 15 carbs, and no fat! Not only did they lighten up one of our favorites desserts, the kids raved about them and asked for me to please keep the Whips on hand for snack time.

I happily said yes, knowing that I can save a bunch by shopping Publix’s sale going on right now. For a limited time, you can save $1 off the purchase of 5 Yoplait Greek 100 Whips! Just download their coupons here. I hope you’ll take advantage of these savings and #whipitup! 


Win It!

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One lucky reader will receive a $15.00 PayPal transfer from me on behalf of Yoplait Greek 100 Whips! and Publix! Entering is easy using the Rafflecopter form below.

Terms: 

No purchase necessary to win. Open to U.S. residents 18+ years. This contest is not associated with or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram or any other social channel. All entries are subject to verification. 

Please be nice and disqualify yourself if you have already won this giveaway on another participating blog and I pick you as my winner. Thank you.


Good luck!





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