As a busy mom, I rarely have time to eat a sensible breakfast. Honestly, I am lucky if I have enough time to just grab a Pop-tart. So when Post sent me their new Post Goodness Breakfast Bowls I was ready to give them a try. I like the fact that all of the different flavors have a foundation of slow cooked steel cut oats so it makes them very hearty and makes you fuller longer. The Post Goodness Breakfast Bowls come in four different varieties: Maple & Brown Sugar, Apples & Cinnamon, Maple & Real Bacon, and Real Sausage & Cheddar Cheese. I was sent two flavors to try out; Apples & Cinnamon and Real Sausage & Cheddar Chesse.

The first thing I noticed about the bowls, is that they are portable and very easy to heat up. It only takes 60 seconds and breakfast is ready! This is not only great news for a busy mom, but these would be perfect if you needed something quick to eat at your desk at work. Each bowl has at least 26 grams of whole grains and 8 grams of protein. This will make you feel full and less inclined to snack throughout the morning. We all know how enticing those vending machines can be.

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It is the holiday season which means lots of sweet treats and calories. The temptation is everywhere! It is especially difficult being pregnant during the holidays with all of that yummy food around. I have been looking for healthier alternatives to snack on during this time. I need to stay healthy for my baby after all. I am so glad I found SkinnyPop popcorn as a healthy way to get my snack fix.

I knew that popcorn was a healthy snack when it isn’t loaded with butter and salt but I thought how good could that really be? It is actually quite good! What I love about SkinnyPop is that it has just a hint of flavor and isn’t bland. It is made of only three ingredients: popcorn, sunflower oil, and just a hint of salt. The popcorn is perfectly seasoned. You get just enough salt to give it flavor without it being too much. This is the perfect on the go snack.

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It’s that time of year again. Where we all start shopping for the holidays. There is bound to be one person on your list that is just hard to shop for. I’m so glad I came across California Delicious because they have some great gift ideas for anyone on your list. They carry great gift baskets and treats that are perfect for the holiday season.

California Delicious carries gift baskets for all occasions. Everything from sympathy, new baby, holidays, and so much more. All of their gift baskets capture the tastes and style of California. Each basket is made in California but can be shipped to any state in the US. They really have something for everyone. I was able to review their Godiva Chocolate Gift Tower.

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Now that I am pregnant, I am getting a ton of cravings that just pop up out of nowhere. Lately all my cravings have been for sweet things like candy, cake, cookies, pretty much anything that has sugar and is unhealthy. I try not to indulge too much but sometimes you just have to give in every once in a while. That is why I was so excited to try the Mugging! products from Shirley J.

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