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Pepperidge Farms Baked Naturals Tortilla Chips Review

Pepperidge Farm sent me two bags of their new Baked Naturals tortilla chips to try. And thanks to them, they are also going to give some to one of my readers!

These chips are so good, whether you eat them right out of the bag or use them in a recipe. I have to confess that I ate almost the whole bag of the nacho cheese flavor before I knew it because they were that good. One of the things I liked most about these chips is that they are not hard like some tortilla chips can be, and that is important in a household where a denture wearer lives.

I decided to use the plain, simply tortilla flavor in one of my favorite recipes, Shrimp and Black Bean Nachos. I made up this recipe years ago, after eating some Shrimp Nachos in a now extinct restaurant in Atlanta. One thing I like about this recipe is that you can use just about any vegetable you like in it and it still tastes good. Here is how I made it the other day:

Shrimp and Black Bean Nachos

1 bag Pepperidge Farm Baked Naturals Simply Tortilla Chips

24 shrimp

1 can black beans

1 small can sliced black olives

3 green onions

12 cherry tomatoes

1/2 green bell pepper

1 yellow summer squash

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Grill the shrimp, tomatoes, bell pepper and squash until done. Put a generous handful of Pepperidge Farm Baked Naturals Tortilla Chips on microwave safe plate. Use your hand to grab a generous handful of black beans on each plate on top of the chips. Add sliced black olives, and sliced green onions. Add half of the grilled shrimp and vegetables to each plate. Top each plate with half of the cheese. Microwave about one and a half minutes until the cheese is melted. You can add salsa and sour cream if you like it.

The prize in this giveaway is 3 bags of each flavor of Baked Naturals Tortilla Chips from Pepperidge Farm to one winner. To enter, use the Giveaway Tools form below:

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Everest Nutrition Krill Oil Review

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I was recently asked by Blog Friendly PR to write a reveiw of Everest Nutrition Krill Oil, and was given a bottle of the supplement in order to do my review. I have now taken Krill Oil for about two weeks, and even though I was skeptical at first, I can say that taking this supplement has been beneficial to me.

What is Krill Oil? Krill is a tiny crustacean living in the ocean near the Antarctic that are similar to shrimp. Simply put, Krill oil is extracted from these tiny creatures. It is high in Omega 3 fatty acids.There is evidence that rheumatoid arthritis sufferers taking long-chain omega−3 fatty acids from sources such as fish have reduced pain compared to those receiving standard NSAIDs ( 01).

What are the Benefits of Krill Oil? Omega 3 supplements from Krill oil may have the ability to help lower your risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 45%. It may also help lower the risk of clogged arteries, minimize triglycerides, increase your memory function, and boost your energy. The main benefit to me has been relief of pain in my knees. Every since my surgery in May of last year, I have no core strength in my abdomin so that my knees take the brunt of the strain when I have to get up from the bed or a chair or sit down. It has been very painful. Taking Krill oil has helped relieve that awful pain for me.

Why is Everest Nutrition considered to be the best Krill Oil? Everest Nutrition Krill Oil is guaranteed to be fresh. It is shipped the same day that it is ordered. Theirs has the highest levels of DHA, EPA’s and astaxanthin in the industry. The use of use Caplique™ helps their Krill Oil last longer while also reducing the fish burps and bad breath that you may associate with fish oil supplements. It is also produced in FDA approved facilities that adhere to strict GMP standards.

Everest Nutrition Krill Oil could be your best bet all around for a fish oil omega 3 supplement.

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Glutino Pretzels: Review and Giveaway

Karen · 94 Comments

Did you know that Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell declared April 26 National Pretzel Day in 2003 to acknowledge the importance of the pretzel to the state’s history and economy? It is amazing to read about the history of pretzels and their variety of meanings attached to them. I am particularly happy that Glutino decided to make gluten free pretzels. I have been eating them for several years. My most favorite thing to do with them is to crush them up and sprinkle them on top of casseroles, the way I used to do with crackers before I started eating gluten free.

glutino pretzels — How do you like your pretzels? Sticks, twists or yogurt covered?

When Glutino sent me a box with samples of their pretzels, I loved the crunchy sweetness of the Gluten Free Yogurt Covered ones. I decided to make a sweet and salty snack to take on a picnic to the lake when Fabgrandpa goes fishing next time.

Sweet & Salty Gluten Free Party Mix with Glutino Pretzels

Sweet and Salty Gluten Free Party Mix

1 cup Gluten Free Chocolate Chex

1 5.5 oz bag of Glutino Gluten Free Yogurt Covered Pretzels

1 cup nuts, you favorite kind (I used mixed nuts)

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

1 cup dried fruit (I used dried cranberries, but you can use your favorite. If I had some dried pineapple that would have really good in this mix)

1 cup Glutino Gluten Free Pretzel Sticks

Put all the ingredients in a large bowl, and stir to mix well. I stored mine in a gallon zip lock bag. Yummy! Makes six cups.

I had to sneak a yogurt covered pretzel!

Oh, how good this is! It will be good for picnics, hikes, parties, kids school lunches, or just anytime you are wanting a snack!

One lucky reader will win one pack of Glutino Pretzel Twists, one pack of Glutino Pretzel Sticks, and one pack of Glutino Yogurt Covered Pretzels. To enter, use the Giveaway Tools form below:

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Explore The Outdoors With Dinosaur Train Buddy and the Nature Trackers Review & Giveaway

Karen · 43 Comments

Spring is popping here in Georgia–we have flowers blooming, tadpoles in the pond, bluebirds moving into the birdhouses in the back yard. The weather is improving every day, not too cold yet, and not too hot either. I wake up every morning to the chirping of birds.

April is World Habitat Awareness Month. This a worldwide effort to show the need to protect the habitat of all Earth’s creatures and to make a conscious effort to preserve all of nature’s ecosystems and celebratie the spirit of unity between people, animals and the natural environment. Earth Day also is observed in April. The Jim Henson Company, PBS KIDS, Readers Digest Children’s Books and Dinosaur Train are jumping on board to celebrate Earth Month too!

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You can find some great ideas on how to explore nature by joining Dinosaur Train Nature Tracker’s Club, a FREE to join community of young children, their families and educators committed to learning about nature and doing good things for their environment. Nature Trackers enjoy exploring and having adventures, respecting their environment, collecting things, tracking and observing plants and animals, and challenging themselves to get outside and make discoveries every day. Download your Dinosaur Train’s Nature Trackers Club Guide Book, available here andwhen you have completed all four activities, simply mail in the form provided in the book along with a self-addressed stamped envelope and receive an official Nature Trackers member token!

And here is evem MORE Nature Trackers’ Fun: the Buddy and The Nature Trackers book from Readers Digest Children’s Books.

Buddy and the Nature Trackers has more than 45 flaps to lift, making this book entertaining as well as educational. The Nature Trackers are always on the lookout for interesting things to discover all around them. Kids will enjoy the adventures of Buddy, Tiny, Shiny and Don as they check out a cave filled with colorful gems, watch baby dinosaurs hatch from eggs, and more. The activities throughout reinforce early learning concepts like colors, action words, counting, matching, and opposites. SRP $9.99, ages 2 and up. Available wherever books are sold. This book looks like a really fun book for kids who like to be involved with reading. Find more Dinosaur Train Books here

Win It! One lucky reader of Fabgrandma will win a copy of Buddy and the Nature Trackers! To enter, use the Giveaway Tools Form below. Giveaway ends on May 15th.

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Are You Sure You Don’t Have Celiac Disease?

Karen · 2 Comments

I ask that question because if you are related by blood to anyone who does have Celiac Disease, you could have it too. Although I have not been tested for Celiac Disease, I know that I have it. My cousin was diagnosed with it, and sent an email to everyone he was related to to let us know. I am forever grateful to him, because as I read his email where he described his symptoms, what he had lived through for several years before he was diagnosed, I could have been reading a story about my own life. Suddenly, all my symptoms made sense to me. If one member of a family has Celiac Disease, the odds are that about one in ten of their first-degree relatives will also have it.

I started eating a gluten free diet that day, and I started to feel better almost immediately. After only a week, I felt like a new person. While it is highly preferable for you to be tested for Celiac Disease to be sure you have it, I do not have health insurance so I can not afford the test. I also am not willing to eat wheat for a month so that the test can be accurate.

So, what are the symptoms of Celiac Disease? That is a very good question. Some people have chronic diarrhea, others have chronic constipation. Sometimes people with Celiac Disease may have no gastrointestinal symptoms at all. Some experience pain in their legs and feet, brain fog, and many other symptoms.

The good news is that if you DO have Celiac Disease, you can delete gluten from your diet and feel better. There are no pills or other treatments for it. And while it may be difficult in the beginning for you to figure out what has wheat and what does not, it will eventually get easier for you to know what you can and can’t eat. And, there are lots of good gluten free products out there, even more than there were in 2007 when I started eating gluten free.

Since my cousin, Jimmy was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2007, there have been several other family members diagnosed as well. So, if you are related to me, or to anyone who has it, go get yourself tested. You could feel better by next week!

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ProFlowers Review

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I was provided with a gift code to use to order product for this review from Proflowers.

Last week my daughter, Emily got really good news from her neurosurgeon: She is scheduled to have her crainoplasty surgery on May 6. That means they are going to operate to replace the part of her skull that was removed on Feburary 10 when she had the stroke.

To celebrate this majorly good news, I decided to use my gift code to send flowers to her, just because. When I went to the Proflowers website, there were so many choices it was really difficult to decide which one to send. I could even choose which vase I wanted to include!

This arrangement included 24 roses, a teddy bear, and a box of chocolates, but I thought that the teddy bear was not appropriate for the occasion.

The tulips are beautiful, but I think Emily is allergic to them, so I crossed the off the list too. But, I think anyone who loves tulips would appreciate getting them.

The arrangement I finally decided on, the Birthday Frills was a colorful bouquet of different kinds of flowers. I chose a pink vase to make it even more cheerful. I added on a box of chocolates, because, well, EVERYONE loves chocolate, right?

This bouquet includes:

3 Green Fuji Mums
3 Pink Alstroemeria (multiple blooms per stem)
3 Pale Pink Roses
2 Dark Pink Roses
3 Ruscus

I was very impressed with the delivery of these flowers. I ordered them online on Thursday afternoon, and they were delivered on Friday just after noon. When they arrived, the arrangement looked like this:

The flowers Emily received along with her chocolates

I haven’t seen them in person, but they look very close to what was advertised on the Proflowers site. The flowers are still somewhat closed up so I think she will be able to enjoy this arrangement for many days as the blooms open up.

You can find coupon codes for your Pro Flowers order here, or just google “Pro Flowers Discounts“. Which bouquet do you like best?

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Cascadian Farm Giveaway

Karen · 123 Comments

logo_cascadFarm The information, products and General Mills gift pack were provided by General Mills and Publix® through MyBlogSpark.

General Mills invites you to Celebrate Simple with two all-new flavors of Cascadian Farm Crunchy granola bars.

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Cascadian Farm, takes a simple approach to life. They applied the same approach to their new Crunchy granola bars. Each one is made with 9 or fewer pantry ingredients per bar. You can find them at your local Publix supermarket. Get on over there and taste these delicious flavors including the new Oats & Honey and Peanut Butter.
I loved the Cascadian Farm Crunchy Granola bars they sent me. They tasted really good, and were gluten free.

One reader of Fabgrandma will win a prize pack that includes four Cascadian Farm Crunchy Granola Bars and a $25 Publix Gift Card! To enter use the Giveaway Tools form below:

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Publix Fresh Savings & Giveaway!

Karen · 102 Comments

The information, products and General Mills gift pack were provided by General Mills and Publix® through MyBlogSpark

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Starting April 24th, shop the perimeter of the store and load up your cart with fresh delicious produce and meats. Then, head into the aisles to complete your meals with condiments and sides. When you purchase participating products, you can save on store brand items such as bagged salad, chicken breasts, eggs and fresh fruit. And before you head out to take advantage of the savings, be sure to download and print Publix® exclusive coupons at http://www.freshsavingsevent.com.

But hurry — select savings on fresh foods are only available through May 8th. Share the news!

See the in-store weekly ad for participating products and offer details.

That’s not all! One lucky reader will win a $25 Publix gift card to help them save even more! Use the Giveway Tools form below to enter. Good Luck!

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