Almost Wordless Wednesday

in , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, September 25, 2013

I couldn't work on this post without a particular song running through my head again and again. So, I decided to share my pictures and some lyrics with you today. 



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Any Classic Rock fan reading, may have already guessed the song running through my head: Led Zeppelin's Ramble On.



                 Ramble On 
                 (Courtesy azlyrics.com)



Leaves are falling all around, It's time I was on my way. 
Thanks to you, I'm much obliged for such a pleasant stay. 
But now it's time for me to go. The autumn moon lights my way. 
For now I smell the rain, and with it pain, and it's headed my way. 
Sometimes I grow so tired, but I know I've got one thing I got to do... 

[Chorus]
Ramble On, And now's the time, the time is now, to sing my song. 
I'm goin' 'round the world, I got to find my girl, on my way. 
I've been this way ten years to the day, Ramble On, 
Gotta find the queen of all my dreams. 

Got no time to for spreadin' roots, The time has come to be gone. 
And to' our health we drank a thousand times, it's time to Ramble On. 

[Chorus]

Mine's a tale that can't be told, my freedom I hold dear. 
How years ago in days of old, when magic filled the air. 
T'was in the darkest depths of Mordor, I met a girl so fair. 
But Gollum, and the evil one crept up and slipped away with her, her, her....yeah. 

[Chorus]

Gonna ramble on, sing my song. Gotta keep-a-searchin' for my baby... 
Gonna work my way, round the world. I can't stop this feelin' in my heart 
Gotta keep searchin' for my baby. I can't find my bluebird!





Happy Wednesday, Happy Fall.  Feel Free to sing along!

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Kroger helping me by a Lunchbox Hero

in , , , , , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Saturday, September 21, 2013
Disclosure: I received the products mentioned below for free along with coupons to hand out via BzzAgent sponsored by Kroger. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions are my own. Thank you to our sponsor, Kroger.


 School has started all over the America now so that means Moms and Dads are shopping for healthy, affordable and good tasting lunch items.  It doesn’t take long for our kids to become bored with everyday lunch fare, so we need to mix things up and Kroger’s products help make it super easy to be a Lunchbox Hero.

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Yummy snacks from Kroger

Recently, I received coupons for all these lunchbox goodies. The girls got to select flavors and varieties of these products to review :

  • Kroger Extreme Fusion Waters
  • Kroger Brand Cookies
  • Kroger Snack Pretzels
  • Kroger Fruit Snacks
  • Kroger Chewy Granola Bars
Our Reviews:

Kroger Extreme Fusion Waters- The girls chose Tropical Punch and loved it! They said the tasted better than our regular brand. They said you can really taste the banana in these.  I was happy they have 25% less sugar and no artificial flavors and you can’t beat the price! $1.99 per 10 pack.


Kroger Brand Cookies- The girls chose original Chocolate Chip cookies.  Store bought cookies usually play second fiddle to my baked goods, but we were all game to try these cookies and they were surprisingly good! Sometimes packages cookies taste stale or bland and while you know you aren’t eating a homemade cookie, these chocolate chips were a hit. If I don’t have time to bake, I will purchase these cookies again because the price is right at $2.99.

Kroger Snack Pretzels- Next up is Kroger’s snack size cheese-flavored peanut butter filled pretzels. That’s a mouthful I thought as we put these in the shopping cart and I wondered if there might a little too much flavors going on and for me, yes there was. I could eat them if they were cheese or peanut butter, but not both. However, I am the only one in my family who though that.
The girls loved them and though they were super tasty, but it was my husband who asked that I keep these in the house for when the munchies strike. These come in single serving bags for $1.29 making them a perfect for lunchboxes.

Kroger Fruit Snacks- Shapes won out over Stars & Moons on this product. I will tell you honestly, my youngest daughter is HARD to please when it comes to fruit snacks. She has rejected many a box of fruit snacks, so I wasn’t sure how she react to these. But, amazingly enough, both daughters loved these! Kroger’s fruit snacks are made with real fruit and vegetable juices, so I can feel good about putting them in their lunchboxes. Plus, they are only $1.00 for a box of six and the bags hold a lot of pieces! One bad had 16 snacks in it. Plenty for your kids to share or trade with friends.

Kroger Chewy Granola Bars- Chocolate chip won again, but I figured they would because these granola bars have been a favorite around our house for a while.  My girls say they taste like a cookie.  We all enjoy the fresh tasting quality of Kroger Granola bars and recommend them for your family.




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Kroger receives an A+ from us on their lunch box products and their prices.  Not a Kroger shopper? Look for these Lunchbox Hero products in your area at these Kroger-owned stores: Ralphs, Smiths or Fred Meyers.

So now that you’ve got some lunchbox food ideas, what else can we parents do to send a little love from home with our kids? Here are a few ideas. 


Sending Love:

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Keep your kids guessing- Put a mystery bag in your child’s lunchbox every day. They can’t look inside until it’s time to eat. Put in a new fruit or veggie for them to try. * Perfect for Pre-K and Elementary school kids.*

Give Food a Facelift- Use cookie cutters or a knife to take sandwiches from snoreville to coolness quickly and easily.  *Perfect for kids of all grade levels.*

Wrap it Up- Kids get so bored with sandwiches, so switch up those tired PB&J’s with a wrap.  Grab some whole gain or plain tortillas and spread thin layers of peanut butter and jelly, roll like a burrito, pinch the ends closed so you don’t have leaks. My girl’s love Peanut butter and Apple jelly wraps.

Leftovers are your friend- My kids LOVE left over day. Yesterday I sent them a burrito with the leftovers from dinner the night before. I had leftover chicken one night so I sent in grilled chicken salads.

Still send love without the love note- Once your kids get to middle and high school, you have to stop sending in love notes. Sad, but true Moms and Dads! So, do the next best thing. Decorate their Ziploc baggies with a silly smiley face, or your “text” code to wish them luck on their tests, put X’s and O’s along one side of the baggie.



I hope you found the review and lunchbox tips helpful. Tell me in the comments, what do you enjoy making or adding to your kids lunchboxes?



Disclosure: I received the products mentioned below for free along with coupons to hand out via BzzAgent sponsored by Kroger. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions are my own. Thank you to our sponsor, Kroger.

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Fisher Nuts - My Fresh Twist Recipe Contest

in , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, September 18, 2013
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Calling all cooks! Here is a wonderful Contest for you! 

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About The Contest:

Enter the My Fresh Twist Recipe Contest by submitting a recipe and picture of your signature dish prepared with pecans, walnuts, almonds and/or peanuts for your chance to win a trip to New York City and meet Chef Alex Guarnaschelli.


Prizes:

  • GRAND PRIZE
    • One grand prize winner will receive:

    A trip for two to New York City including airfare, dinner and accommodations.
    Meet Chef Alex Guarnaschelli
    Opportunity for Chef Alex Guarnaschelli to sign a copy of her debut cookbook: Old-School Comfort Food
    $500 cash

  • 9 SEMI-FINALISTS
    • Nine semi-finalists will receive:

    $100 Visa gift card
    A signed copy of Chef Alex Guarnaschelli's debut cookbook: Old-School Comfort Food

  • WEEKLY PRIZES
    • Every week we will select five random entrants who will each receive a Fisher Prize Pack which includes:

    Fisher Nut Products
    A copy of Chef Alex Guarnaschelli's debut cookbook: Old-School Comfort Food


How to Enter:

This contest spells fun for the whole family! I know my family loves cooking together.

Get your gang together, brain storm a winner of a recipe and don't forget to take a picture of it and upload right HERE to enter!


Good luck! 





Disclosure: This post contains an affiliate link, which may result in a small monetary payment which helps keep this blog running. Thank you in advance for your support.



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Alone Yet Not Alone Movie Ticket Giveaway (Middle Tennessee Area)

in , , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Welcome to the
"Alone Yet Not Alone"
Movie Ticket Giveaway!!
Sponsored By FlyByProductions
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A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of sharing my review of the book Alone Yet Not Alone. My daughter and I loved the book and were excited about the movie release to follow. 


About Alone Yet Not Alone:


"Alone Yet Not Alone" is an amazing historic story about faith and family, based in the fall of year 1755 during the French and Indian war and is recommended for children ages 8 and older. It's a book that they are guaranteed to love, you will also enjoy the story just much as your kids, I promise you that. It combines great adventure with even greater values - they won't even realize that they're learning!
Such a wonderful history lesson!

To learn more about the book "Alone Yet Not Alone", I invite you to read my book review here and/or the hosts book review on her blog, My Kind Of Introduction. 

Now I'm partnering with a few Fab Southern Bloggers to bring you this giveaway!



About the Giveaway:




Opening Weekend for "Alone Yet Not Alone" the movie is September 27 - September 29!! It's only going to premier in a selected amount of cities.
Is your city one of them? 
If your not sure, check the theater city list below to find out!


If you happen to live in or near the Franklin TN area, YOUR IN LUCK!!!

 You host My Kind Of Introduction was offered a wonderful opportunity to host a giveaway for 2 tickets for the movie "Alone Yet Not Alone"! The tickets will be for opening weekend, on Saturday 9/28!! After the winner is chosen, the tickets will begin to be shipped out this Wednesday!

This giveaway runs from 9/16 - 9/17 8pm EST
Open to TN Residents Only 18+
See full giveaway rules in Terms and Conditions in Giveaway Form



Good Luck to you All!!!!
Disclaimer:
In accordance with FTC guidelines
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter.
The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received.
** This promotion is no way sponsored, endorsed/administered by, or associated with ANY Social Media Network.**
Must be aged 18+ to enter and win.
Tennessee Residents Only.
Bloggers are NOT responsible for delivery of prize.
*Void Where Prohibited*




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Wordless Wednesday - Purr

in , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, September 11, 2013


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Photos taken by my 10 year old daughter. She and Catty Cat are buds. 
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