Young At Heart Mommy

Managing Motherhood Through Love & Laughter

Dinner + Dessert With The Velata Raclette Grill

I expected this Summer to be much more sunny than it has been. Usually we have endless weeks of scalding hot days with little to no rain. Lately it’s been raining none stop here, with the exception of a few days here and there. The weather is driving me crazy and sadly it’s been cutting into grilling season. Our trusty outdoor appliance has been covered for long enough without any tender love and care. It’s a good thing I found an alternative way to create memorable meal time moments with family and friends this Summer.
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Spellbinders Celebra’tions Collection + Sticker Stamp GIVEAWAY! #Spellbinders

Disclosure: I was provided with a sample of Spellbinder Celebrations Collection in exchange for a product review. 

For those of you who roam in the world of crafty-ness you may have already heard of the Spellbinders Celebra’tions Collection by Richard Garay. Spellbinders entered the craft and hobby market in 2003 and have a huge unique collection of die templates. Celebra’tions was recently added and consists of embellishments, dies, stamps, paper, inks, and accessories coordinated to work perfectly together. You can create one of a kind cards, gifts, scrapbook layouts, and much more. Mix and match to create unique special projects that are not only fun but easy too!
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Graze Healthy Snack Box: Love Or Hate?

The Graze Box has been on my “need to review” list for some time now. I subscribed almost two months ago and finally decided that I know enough to share if I love it or hate it. This is now the fourth box I have received and it’s safe to say I LOVE everything about it. Recyclable boxes you can use as a planter? Healthy snacks personalized to your liking? Only $6 a box? There are plenty of great things to love about Graze Box which makes it pretty hard not to. Plus you can get your 1st and 5th box for FREE. That’s some extra awesome right there.
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A True Tale Of Enchantment: Maleficent Movie Review

Disclosure: I was provided with admission to the movie to facilitate this review. I am not being compensated for my thoughts or opinions.

This week I attended the screening of the long awaited Disney movie, Maleficent. After watching the trailers and cast interviews I was beyond excited and anxious to see the film in it’s entirety. I don’t want to spoil too much with my review but I will share a few of my favorite elements along the way.
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Guilt-Free Very Berry Cobbler Bars featuring Fiber One

Disclosure: The information and samples have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op.

Eating healthy can be really tough, especially when you are craving something sweet and not so healthy. That’s where the new Fiber One Streusel Bars come in. Available in two different flavors, Strawberry and Blueberry, these bars offer a tasty combination of real fruit and 12 grams of whole grains which make them a sensible treat that tastes more like an indulgence. The soft-baked bars are topped with a delicious brown sugar streusel crumble and have 20% of your daily value of fiber. Did I mention they are only 150 calories a piece? That’s much less than that batch of cookies I made this week!
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Sweet + Gooey Pillsbury® Melts Filled Cookies #PillsburyMelts #PlatefullCoOp

Disclosure: The information and samples have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op. 

This is a review for those with a sweet tooth and love for all things ooey, gooey, and chewy! That includes myself. Do you love the deliciousness of a warm molten chocolate cake or the pure ooey-gooey fun of s’mores? Now it’s easier than ever to get the dessert flavors you love at home with Pillsbury Melts. Pillsbury Melts have ooey-gooey filling inside a delicious cookie topped with a sweet chocolate drizzle. Not only is this taking the cookie to a new level but it also gives you a delectable dessert in under 20 minutes! These are now available in two yummy flavors, Molten Fudge Cake and S’more Sensation.
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Convenient + Delicious Meals: Old El Paso Frozen Entrees #NoWayThatsFrozen #spon

Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by Old El Paso® through Platefull Co-Op.

We may have said adiós to Cinco De Mayo but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy authentic Mexican meals all month long from the comfort of home. Old El Paso makes this possible with their convenient handcrafted meals for 2 . These can now be found within the frozen aisle of your nearby grocery store. Whether you enjoy a hearty burrito for lunch or spicy enchiladas for dinner, Old El Paso has a variety of flavorful meals to tantalize your tastebuds. With eight different flavors of fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas and burritos, these entrees are sure to fulfill your dinner needs any night of the week. These are SO good that they will leave you and your family saying, “There is no way that’s frozen!” Even my picky little Toodie loves them too.
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Review: Brazi Bites Brazilian Cheese Bread

This week I was given the opportunity to try a tasty bite sized snack called Brazi Bites. These are also known as cheese bread snacks in the form of balls. Brazi Bites are gluten-free, made of all natural ingredients, and ready to bake for your convenience. They come in three different flavors including Original, Fire Roasted Jalapenos, and Bacon. The ingredients are simple and the prep is effortless. After 20 minutes in the oven you have a crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, bursting ball of flavor. Eat them as is or break them open and stuff them with your favorite cheese or hummus! They can even be used to dip into a hot bowl of soup or accompany a Summer time salad.
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Bugsy’s Box: Pamperin’ Pooches One Box At A Time #BugsysBox

During my first semester of college I worked part time next to a quaint little pet store. Being an animal lover I spent a lot of my free time visiting the new puppies and thinking of ways to convince my mom to bring one home. We already had a dog but it didn’t stop be from falling in love with that adorable pug pictured above, also known as Chloe Marie. To make a lengthy story short I somehow managed to make her a part of the family and we have been inseparable since. I really don’t consider her a dog but more of a friend. She is my other baby and spoiled rotten to the core. Just look at that sweet little face..

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REVIEW: Fiber Love Soft Baked Fiber Bars

Digestive health, regulating bowls, and constipation are concerns that each and everyone of us probably have but don’t tend to talk about. In fact, it’s a bit embarrassing discussing how things are functioning below even though it’s a fact of life. It happens to the best of us. At one point or another it’s been an issue that we’ve all had to deal with. There are many everyday factors that can affect how we operate including stress and what we choose to eat. Let’s face it, every human being makes a number 2 and sometimes with need a little fuel to light the fire! That’s where good ol’ fiber comes in to play. It’s time to get away from the prepared and processed foods, choosing healthier options to make our body smile from the inside out.
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