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Pasta With Cheddar, Avocado & Lime Recipe #PastaFits

September 15, 2014 by Stefani Tolson 23 Comments

“I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central for the National Pasta Association. I received pasta samples and a stipend to facilitate the creation of pasta recipes as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.”

Now that school is back in session the family dinner routine is back in full effect. During the summers we eat out more, order pizza and sometimes eat dinner late if we have had a busy day. Now the kids eat breakfast, go to school and come home where everyone eats together as a family. No more lazy days, there is homework to be done, chores to be finished and showers to be taken.
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Healthy Snacks For Kids With California Raisins #SnackToSchoolParty

September 8, 2014 by Stefani Tolson 31 Comments

One thing my kids look forward to after school is snacks. That means I am always looking for creative ways to get them to eat snacks that are. I recently attended an event with my two youngest children that was sponsored by California Raisins.

At this #SnackToSchool party there were different stations setup with lots of raisin fun. The first station was my favorite. This was the photo opp station with the one and only California Raisin! My daughter had lots of fun taking pictures with the props.

The next station was the art station where there were plenty of California Raisin coloring sheets to color on.

At the fourth station we got to test our knowledge on California Raisins. Did you know that according to the USDA, raisins are the most economical dried fruit?

The fourth station was the Design station where the kids got to get creative and make their own lunchbox tags.

The last station involves apples and raisins! At Station 5 Hannah had fun making fun faces with chocolate and yogurt covered raisins and an apple slice. Hannah says that they taste great when you eat them together!

While the kids had a blast with all the different activities for them to do, the bloggers also had fun hanging out and a group photo was a must!

While everyone was enjoying the different stations with our children, we also had fun trying the different snacks that included California Raisins.

How about some Raisin Bread…

Or some salad with raisins…

Before we left there the kids really enjoyed making their own trail mix. This was really a hit of the party and something I want to do at home to get the kids more excited about making their own snacks.

I have always been a fan of raisins. My ten year old daughter Hannah likes raisins too but I wasn’t so sure about my son. My six year old son can tend to be a picky eater and I was so happy when we ate some chocolate covered raisins out of the trail mix that he created and told me he loved them.

What I love about California Raisins is that they contain zero fat, no cholesterol and no added sugar. Eating raisins can offer 9% of your daily fiber and potassium and 6% of your daily iron (per quarter cup serving).

Once the party was over I really wanted to keep up the excitement with my kids about California Raisins so I created a fun snack I knew they would enjoy. This popular snack called “Ants On A Log” consists of celery sticks, peanut butter and raisins. Yummy!

California Raisins are convenient, portable and a great choice for wholesome, healthy, on-the-go snacking. They are also high in antioxidants and contain sugars of fructose and glucose for sustained energy. Sounds like a perfect snack to me!

California Raisin Prize Pack Giveaway

Are you a fan of raisins too? One of my lucky readers is going to win a fun raisin prize pack that includes a stuffed California Raisin Plushie, snack container and other raisin related items. For your chance to win, use the Rafflecopter below.

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf California Raisins. Thanks to Amanda Rose Photography for some of the photos used in this post.

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Sloppy Joe Panini Sandwich With Manwich

September 3, 2014 by Stefani Tolson 12 Comments

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Manwich for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

On most nights it is my job to put together a dinner plan. We do eat out on occasion but most nights this mom is in the kitchen getting busy putting together a meal that the whole family will enjoy. One product that comes in handy for Easy Weeknight Meals is Manwich. It is a versatile meal that is a great solution for busy families.

One thing I enjoy is dinner time with the family. We might not all eat breakfast or lunch together, especially since the kids are back in school but dinner time is important to me. This is a time where we can all sit down and talk about what happened during the day….

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The Philips Airfryer + Fritatta Recipe

September 2, 2014 by Stefani Tolson 44 Comments

When it comes to new products, I really enjoy reviewing new kitchen gadgets and appliances. Last month I had the opportunity to test out the new Philips Airfryer while participating in an online event with Luca Manfé, MasterChef Season 4 winner and I am in LOVE. I think I may have just found my new favorite appliance!

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Cupcakes

August 18, 2014 by Stefani Tolson 32 Comments

My two youngest are fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I thought I would get creative in the kitchen and make some Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Cupcakes that I know would put a smile on their face.

These cupcakes are CUTE and super easy to make. You just need some cake mix, frosting, baking cups, Oreos, candy eyes, fondant and these cool markers you can color on food with. You can make your own colored fondant but I bought some Wilton’s Green Fondant and White Fondant to make the process faster.

How To Make Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Cupcakes

Once you got your supplies you will want to make the cupcakes according to the directions on the package. I bought the cool double lined foil liners that allow you to bake your cupcakes on a cookie sheet rather than a muffin tin.

While your cupcakes are cooling off you will want to prepare the turtle heads with the green fondant.

After you make the turtle heads you will want to make their bandanas. I used white fondant and made them about 3″ to 4″ long.

Next add some color to the bandanas and add the eyes.

Once you have colored the bananas, wrap them around the turtle heads.

Before you place the heads on the cupcakes you will want to take a knife and cut a small amount of the cupcake off the top.

Next add the frosting and place the turtle head right in the middle where you made the cut. Then take one side of an Oreo and push it slightly into the cupcake and rest it on the turtle’s head. You now have Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Cupcakes!

You could get more creative with the green fondant and make turtle hands but I wanted to keep this EASY!

What would you add to your Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Cupcakes?

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