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Power Up Your Morning with New Vector Honey Almond Granola-Giveaway

August 4, 2015 by Kathryn 125 Comments

With my recent house sale, a few different fun summer vacations and all the other hustle and bustle I’ve had going on, I have not been making my health a priority lately. And now that everything has calmed down and I have more time on my hands, it’s time to change that and get back on track! When I start to feel weighed down and low on energy, a diet that’s high in protein and fibre with minimal processed carbohydrates always helps me feel better fast. And adding more protein to my diet just got easier with Vector Honey Almond Granola!

This new granola from Kellogg’s Vector features twenty grams of protein, five grams of fibre and ten essential nutrients per serving. It’s filling, delicious and the perfect way to power up for your day. I recently received a Vector package containing the new granola and assorted other Vector products and as somebody that’s always been a big fan of granola, I couldn’t wait to give it a try.

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Teach Kids About the Earth with Help from EnviroKidz-Giveaway

June 30, 2015 by Kathryn 120 Comments

One of the things I love about my house is the fact that the yard is big enough for a garden. I enjoy growing my own vegetables each year for so many different reasons. The taste is so much better, I don’t have to worry about pesticides and chemicals on produce and I can save money on my weekly grocery bill. What more could any health-conscious mom on a budget ask for?

But in addition to all those benefits, planting a garden is also a great way to teach children about the importance of plants in our environment. And that’s why I love that EnviroKidz is so passionate about encouraging kids to learn about the earth and the way it sustains us and our animal friends. In fact, the company is doing that in a very fun way this year with a prize pack that will let kids get their hands dirty and grow something tasty! [Read more…]

Power Up Your Morning with the Weetabix #MyBixMix Challenge

April 24, 2015 by Kathryn 5 Comments

I’ve mentioned before how breakfast has always been a struggle for me. Even before I had children, I tended to skip the all-important morning meal and after I became a parent, the problem got even worse. I’ve been working hard to change that this year and recently Weetabix challenged me to take my new healthy habit a step further by eating Weetabix cereal every day for a week.

Now it just so happens that Weetabix was one of my very favourite cereals as a child. (I know, I know. I was a little odd.) Having not eaten the cereal in years, I was curious to see if I would still enjoy it as much as I once had. So with the help of two boxes of Weetabix and a grocery gift card to purchase fun toppings for the crunchy biscuits, I decided to take on the #MyBixMix challenge!

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Barbara’s Snackimals Cereal is a Great Start to a Kid’s Day

April 14, 2015 by Kathryn 15 Comments

My boys are big fans of breakfast cereal and I’m always excited when I find a new variety that’s fun for them but still has ingredients I like. So I was pretty excited when I learned that Barbara’s, the maker of delicious organic crackers and cookies, had recently branched out and started offering two tasty varieties of children’s organic breakfast cereal!

We received a review package of the new Barbara’s Snackimals cereal to test out for ourselves along with two adorable plush toys for my boys. My animal-loving youngest son had a hard time deciding which one he wanted but eventually decided that the panda would be his new friend and that he would try the “panda cereal,” Snackimals Cinnamon Crunch, for breakfast the next day.

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Kellogg’s Mini Wheats Wants You to #TryItHot for Breakfast-Giveaway

March 17, 2015 by Kathryn 132 Comments

Ever since I was a child, Kellogg’s Mini Wheats has been one of my very favourite breakfast cereals. The crunchy whole wheat squares with a touch of frosting made for a breakfast that was filling as well as fun! Back in my youth, I was only able to choose between Original and Brown Sugar Mini Wheats, but today there are so many delicious flavours available. Maple, Strawberry, Cinnamon and other mouth-watering varieties ensure that there’s a favourite Mini Wheats cereal for everyone!

But to really shake up your Mini Wheats, Kellogg’s is challenging Canadians to #TryItHot! I have to admit that when it comes to Mini Wheats, I really enjoy that cold, refreshing crunch. But I was willing to take the challenge and see if Mini Wheats served with warm milk and toppings of my choice could win me over! [Read more…]

Check Out the Newest Innovations from Kellogg’s Canada-Giveaway

September 3, 2014 by Kathryn 201 Comments

There’s nothing better than kicking off a new season with a great variety of new products and this fall, Kellogg’s Canada has plenty of them that will delight kids and adults alike! Recently I received a package of the newest innovations in cereal and snacks from the company to test out and I couldn’t wait to give them all a try.

I was especially happy to see a box of my very favourite Kellogg’s Krave cereal in a new family size. This cereal has been a hit with me since the first bite; what mom doesn’t love an excuse to have chocolate for breakfast? I also received a family-size box of Special K with a yummy new recipe and the new Rice Krispies Multi-Grain Shapes. My boys love the fun little morsels and I love that the cereal is free of artifical colours and flavours!

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Power Up at Breakfast with Multi-Grain Cheerios + Ancient Grains-Giveaway

July 2, 2014 by Kathryn 241 Comments

I love mixed grain products for the added nutritional benefits they provide, and Ancient Grain products tend to be a special favourite. I generally enjoy Ancient Grain blends in things like bread and tortillas, but now General Mills is bringing the blend of grains to breakfast with brand new Multi-Grain Cheerios + Ancient Grains! This combination of Multi-Grain Cheerios with puffed and toasted kamut, spelt and corn is a fun new addition to breakfast and one I couldn’t wait to try.

I have to admit, I had expected the cereal to incorporate the grains into the Cheerios themselves, so it was interesting to experience the blend of puffed kamut, spelt and corn combined with Cheerios when I poured a bowl each for my boys. Zackary and Benjamin liked the new flavour and texture the different grains added to the cereal as well as the slightly sweet cinnamon and spice flavour! [Read more…]

Nature’s Path EnviroKidz Cereal Makes Breakfast Delicious, Healthy and Eco-Friendly-Giveaway

May 23, 2014 by Kathryn 181 Comments

When it comes to breakfast, I really can’t go wrong giving my boys cereal. They love almost any variety of cold breakfast cereal and as an added bonus for me, Zackary is old enough now to pour out cereal and milk for himself and his brother! But when I’m choosing breakfast cereal for my boys, I ideally want to use a brand that has natural, wholesome ingredients and no artificial colours or flavours. And Nature’s Path EnviroKidz cereal is the perfect choice. EnviroKidz cereal is certified organic, non-GMO, gluten free and made with whole grain. Even better, the company recently released two brand new varieties of EnviroKidz cereal: Choco Chimps and Jungle Crunch!

Nature’s Path very generously sent me a fabulous review package of EnviroKidz cereal and cereal bars. My boys were so excited to see the boxes featuring various animals and couldn’t wait to try out the cereal. They decided that Choco Chimps cereal was going to be the variety that they tried first. They loved the sweet crunchy corn cereal with a fun chocolate flavour, and I loved that they were getting a nutritious breakfast free of any artificial ingredients. [Read more…]