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FREE Poetry Contest! Win $1,000

How fun! This would be great to do with your kids. Have you ever entered a contest like this? Free usually means no entry fee which are the best type of contest like these to enter.

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116 PRIZES TOTALING OVER $10,000 to be Awarded in this Free Contest. Over the past 15 years, we have awarded over $250,000 in cash and prizes to previously undiscovered poetic talent. Here’s your chance to share a message from your heart. Your poem can be on any subject, in any style. Winning poems will also be considered for publication.

Kernel Season's- No more naked food

We are huge popcorn fans! I've been known to go to the movies just to get movie theater popcorn. Our local town theater has a season bar loaded with all the Kernel Season's! My youngest teen, loves to create her own flavors by mixing several of their seasonings together. It really is fun. When it comes to movie snacks what are your favorite appetizers?

Our local grocery finally carries some of the flavors. We now keep a few on hand to help our snack attacks-which can happen at anytime with 3 teen girls. Have you ever tried the Kernel Season's on popcorn? If so do you have any favorites? We just recently took on the challenge to try them on other food. I would have never thought of adding the seasons to other food. Have you? If so what?

Here are the foods that we seasoned with Kernel Season's and LIKED!

• Scrambled eggs-Ranch and Butter
• Steamed green beans-dab of real butter and Ranch
• Mashed potatoes-Parmesan & Garlic
• Baked new potatoes-toss in extra virgin olive oil and Cajun
• Popcorn- My favorites are Ranch or Barbecue and the teens all love Kettle Corn

Tag you are it! Now you are challenged to try Kernel Season's on something other than popcorn. If you do, let me know your favorites. 

Here are some stats from their website:

Kernel Season’s

• Made with premium cheeses and spices
  
• Not “salts” but natural blends
  
• Contains 56 percent less sodium than other popcorn seasonings
  
• Flavors: White Cheddar, Butter, Nacho Cheddar, Caramel, Ranch, Parmesan &
  Garlic, Apple Cinnamon, Barbeque, Cajun, Chocolate Marshmallow, Jalapeno, Kettle
  Corn, Salt, Sour Cream & Onion
  
• Suggested Retail Price: $2.99 per shaker 
  

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Disclosure: We were sent samples to try. Our own opinions are expressed here.

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My Pro-Health® Clinical Plaque Control Test Drive Results #CrestSponsored

Last month I took on the Crest and Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control Test Drive. I was sent the Crest Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control Toothpaste, Crest Pro-Health Clinical Rinse, Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Pro-Flex Toothbrush and Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Clinical Protection Floss. When you get a chance, check out the Crest and Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical website.

Here are a few things that I have learned and enjoyed about each product:

1. Crest Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control Toothpaste-Helps remove plaque and keeps it from coming back! It is a fluoride toothpaste that fights and protects against cavities, gingivitis and sensitive teeth! It is also a teeth whitener and freshens breath. I personally LOVED how clean and fresh my mouth felt until the next tooth brushing. I wanted to see how long that I could go in-between brushing but the thought of it grossed me out! It truly kept my mouth clean-just like I felt after leaving the dentist office.
2. Crest Pro-Health Clinical Rinse-This is the most advanced rinse ever. The clinical rinse reduces plaque and prevents plaque regrowth (gross!) The package also states that it can reverse gingivitis in two weeks. I don't have this issue but my gums seem so healthy since using this. The rinse is alcohol free (yeah!) and kills 99% of germs to improve breath. 
3. Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Pro-Flex Toothbrush-I love the "Pro-Flex" of the brush. It worked with my mouth and teeth instead of being too stiff and intrusive. The function is to help remove more plaque unlike other toothbrushes. The brush works together with the toothpaste and rinse to remove plaque and gingivitis. The only problem that I had with the toothbrush was that it wouldn't sit on the counter without tipping over. Sometimes I put my brush down with the toothpaste on it but I couldn't with this brush. 
4. Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Clinical Protection Floss-The floss was perfect for my teeth. I need something to get in-between my really tight teeth. I have a cap on one of my teeth so I'm very careful when I floss. I didn't have to worry about it catching because it just glided through. The floss also works to prevent cavities because it gets deep in between the teeth to remove unwanted food.

I am 100% in love with these new products. The toothpaste is by far my favorite because it removes plaque and prevents plaque growth. I'm also very pleased that it is for sensitive teeth. I had actually forgotten about that benefit until I was writing up my review. I do have a few sensitive teeth that react to extreme cold or heat but now that I think back on it, I haven't had a problem. Thank you, Crest Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control Toothpaste! 

It was refreshing to try products that actual do what it states on the package. I'm a picky reviewer, just so you know. I want a product to perform like the package states. As I sit here and type, I'm running my tongue all over my teeth. I do this all the time now because I can't get over how fresh and clean my mouth feels hours after brushing and eating. Thanks for reading about my test drive. Time to go brush my teeth!

I wrote this review while participating in a test drive campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Crest and Oral-B and received product samples to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central Consulting sent me a promotional gift to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Spike Seasoning Magics alternative to table salt

Have you ever heard of Spike Seasoning Magics? Maybe you heard Dr. Oz mention this as an alternative to table salt to season your foods? Spike Seasoning Magics was mentioned on his show and he also list it as a great resource to help fight bloating and belly bulge.

Here are all the Spike Seasoning Magic spices that we tried:


Spike ® Salt-Free Magic!
Spike ® Hot’n Spicy Magic!
Spike ® Vegit Magic!
Spike ® Vege-Sal Magic!
Spike ® Garlic Magic!
Spike ® Original Magic!Spike® Onion Magic!Spike ® 5 Herb Magic!
Spike ® Lemon Peper Magic!
Spike ® Tenderizer magic!


A few years ago my husband started treatment for high blood pressure. Since then, I very seldom add salt to the foods that I prepare. I've learned over the years to mix and match herbs and spices to flavor our foods. I also look for seasoning products that contain low to no sodium. 


I was thrilled to get the chance to review all the above seasonings because most of them are low to no sodium. The day the box arrived we happen to have fresh tomatoes. My husband did a taste test of each one on his tomatoes. He loved them all!


We now use Spike Seasoning Magic spices on fresh veggies, cooked veggies and almost every dish that I have cooked over the past month. They are stored in glass bottles and look great on the back of my stove!

• We love adding the 5 Herb Magic! or Vegit Magic! on french fries.
• We used Hot'n Spicy Magic, Garlic Magic, Onion Magic and 5 Herb Magic! in homemade spaghetti sauce. 
• Lemon Peper Magic and Garlic Magic worked great on tilapia. 
• Onion Magic, Salt-Free Magic, Original Magic and Garlic Magic were used in my Crock Pot Ham & Bean soup.
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Besides the health benefits listed on their website, Dr. Oz and his support and the taste of the spices the price is right! They are $2.99 a bottle! Click here, Gayelord Hauser Products to order!


We were sent products to review. Our own tasty opinions are expressed here.  

General Mills - Box Tops for Education makes a difference

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Salmon Patty with SeaBear Salmon

I love a good Salmon or Crab patty! I'm very picky when ordering from a restaurant or making at home. I don't like a fishy taste. I like chunky, flaky meat. I also want my patty to be moist on the inside and crisp on the outside. So with those guidelines, I'm always searching for a salmon that is just right to use for my recipe. 


Just recently I was sent a sample of SeaBear Ready to Eat Wild Salmon to try in my recipe. It was a huge hit and perfect for my recipe. The meat was the right texture, very moist and not fishy. 


Salmon Patty


Ingredients


1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons mayo
1 tablespoon chopped mango or peach
1 teaspoon chopped pineapple
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped lemon rind
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 packages SeaBear Wild Sockeye Salmon Pouches


Directions
1) In a food processor, pulse together all the ingredients, except salmon. 
2) Add salmon and mix quickly.
3) Divide mixture into 2-4 patties, depending on the size you want.
4) Grill on medium heat 10-12 minutes, flipping once.


More info on ordering in the U.S. SeaBear and product information on their re-sealable 3.5 oz. pouches, $5.99-$6.99 or $42.99-$49.99 for eight pouches. + Shipping. No refrigeration required until opened.

Wild Sockeye Salmon Pouches: Ingredients: Wild Sockeye Salmon, Sea salt. 

Serving Size: 3.5 oz; Calories: 130; Calories from Fat: 35; Total Fat 4g.

Lemon Pepper Salmon Pouches: Ingredients: Wild Sockeye salmon, lemon pepper seasoning (lemon peel, spices [including black pepper, cumin, red pepper, oregano, thyme] garlic, onion, citric acid, paprika), sea salt. 
Serving Size: 3.5 oz; Calories: 130; Calories from Fat: 35; Total Fat 4g.

Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon Pouches:  Ingredients: Smoked salmon (salmon, salt, sugar, natural alderwood smoke) 
Serving Size: 3.5 oz; Calories: 234; Calories from Fat: 126; Total Fat 14g.

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We were sent SeaBear product to review. Our own tasty opinions are expressed here.