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MilkSplash Milk Flavorings Review

June 12, 2014 by Stefani Tolson 57 Comments

I received product samples and gift card to provide you with this review and giveaway. No monetary compensation has been received and all thought are my own.

My six year old sons’ favorite thing to drink would have to be milk. I know a majority of children that would probably ask for juice or maybe even soda if they are lucky. My son always wants milk which I have determined as a good thing.

We received some of the MilkSplash Milk Flavorings to try. This is a fun way for kids and adults to add flavor to their milk.

There are currently 5 different MilkSplash Milk Flavorings to choose from including Cocoa Loco, Sir Strawberry Swirl, Cookies ‘N Cream, Jammin’ Banana an Orange Cream Dream.

My son has been so excited to add flavor to his milk. We received the Cookies ‘N Cream and the Sir Strawberry Swirl flavors. Out of the two flavors that we received, the Cookies ‘N Cream is his favorite. I want to get the others for him to try as well like the Cocoa Loco since he loves chocolate flavored milk.

What I like about the MilkSplash products are that they are easy to use. My kids can easily give a little flavor to their milk without help from mom. I am also liking that these have NO added calories. We haven’t tried it yet but I heard the MilkSplash Milk Flavorings can also be added to your bowl of cereal. I am sure with some cereals, these flavors can make breakfast real flavorful!

MilkSplash is on shelves now in select Target stores and will be available soon in Walmart stores nationwide.

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70 Dessert Recipes With CHOCOLATE

June 10, 2014 by Stefani Tolson 12 Comments

I am one of those people that LOVE chocolate. Below you will find 70 different dessert themed recipes that contain chocolate. It may be a little hard figuring out which recipe to try first.

Which out of these 70 different recipes would you choose?

Easy & Fun Meals With Digiorno – #SummerGoodies

June 10, 2014 by Stefani Tolson 31 Comments

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If you were to ask my family what foods they like the most, I bet you are going to hear pizza come out of everyone’s mouth. I think pizza might be something that is among all of our favorites and something we eat often. Since this mom enjoys cooking, I am getting pretty good at making my own pizza from scratch. The only thing about making your own pizza is that it takes time and that is something that I don’t always have.

On the days when I want pizza but don’t want to make the dough and wait for it to rise, I normally have a Digiorno pizza in the freezer waiting to be baked and eaten. Out of all the oven ready pizza brands, I will admit that the Digiorno pizzas are the best. They might be a little more expensive than some of the others but definitely worth it. They now have the NEW DIGIORNO® Design A Pizza™ Kits that are perfect for those with different tastes to make everyone happy.

When I was young I used to love pizza but I would pick all the toppings off first and eat only those toppings that I liked. It was mostly just the pepperoni I was liked. After I picked off the toppings including the cheese, I would enjoy the bread with the sauce. Now as an adult I want my toppings and I eat those toppings I wouldn’t even thought about eating as a kid.

The new Digiorno Design A Pizza Kits offer a countless number of creative topping combinations. Yesterday it was a HOT day and we spent most of the day inside where it was cool watching movies on Netflix. For dinner the kids and I were craving pizza. I pulled out the new Pepperoni and Sausage with Peppers & Onions Digiorni Design A Pizza Kit. This includes a full size cheese pizza with sauce, signature pepperoni, classic sausage, red & green peppers with onion strips, pizza seasoning and mozzarella cheese.

On half of our pizza we added pepperoni, sausage, pizza seasoning and some cheese. The other half included those same toppings but also included the red & green peppers and onions. Luckily the kid’s don’t like those toppings just yet so it left me with more for my half of the pizza.

Now that it is summer I don’t think I will be spending too much time in the kitchen. I just ordered a pool for the backyard and plan on spending lots of time with the family outdoors instead of cooped up in the house. Even though summer vacation for the kids has just began, the new Digiorno Design A Pizza Kits are already coming in handy.I think those that work for Walmart just may LOVE the Digiorno products just as much as we do because they sure have a big variety to choose from in the freezer isles. If your Walmart is anything like mine, you won’t be able to miss them.

With so many options it sometimes is hard to decide which pizza to go with. In addition to the Design A Pizza Kit, you will also find the Digiorno Rising Crust Pizza and Pizzeria pizza options too! Since we love pizza and eat it probably more often than we should, we bought a few different pizzas to enjoy. I have been buying the regular Digiorno pizzas for years and it was fun to try some of the other Digiorno options.

Here to pick a Digiorno Pizza:

Pizzeria – When you are craving pizza with a crispy crust that is soft and airy in the inside.
Rising Crust – When you are craving some pizza with a nice, soft and thick crust.
Design A Pizza Kits – When you need a pizza to please more than just one!

There are of course other Digiornio options as well. Like the Digiorno pizzas that come with breadsticks, cookies and even boneless chicken wings…

I have four kids so the Design A Pizza Kits are going over well at my house. The Digiorno Design A Pizza Kits come in three different varieties. In addition to the kit that we tried they also have two more kits that I am wanting to try with the family as well this summer.

Since it was a design your dinner kind of night I thought it would be fun to make dessert fun too. After the pizza was gone it was time for our own little ice cream dessert bar.

Making fun meals for your family is easy. Including the kids in making their own pizza and dessert can be not only fun but delicious too!

Find out more about your favorite Nestle brands like Digiornio at: www.flavorfulmoments.net.

Explore South Lake Tahoe: Camp Richardson Resort (#Travel)

June 8, 2014 by Stefani Tolson 11 Comments

I received a complimentary stay & meal at Camp Richardson in exchange for this review. No monetary compensation was received and all thoughts and opinions state are my own.

A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to take a little mini-vacation with my two oldest daughters to Camp Richardson in Lake Tahoe. I had heard about this location from a friend and was a little anxious about my visit. At Camp Richardson Resort they have not only have a historic hotel you can stay at, they also have CABINS. What even makes Camp Richardson even better is house the closest marina to Emerald Bay.

When I was a child I remember going on a little vacation with my dad and we stayed in a cabin. I have always wanted to do the same with my kids. When I heard that Camp Richardson offers furnished cabins that are right by the lake I knew this is the place I wanted to go. Not only would it be fun to stay in a cabin and get to explore nature with my daughters, I knew it would be a perfect opportunity to take some pictures of South Lake Tahoe and the waters of Emerald Bay.

Once we pulled up to our cabin I knew it was going a perfect little home away from home for the next couple days. Once we got out of the car we were excited to open the door, check out the inside of the cabin and then check out the awesome Lake Tahoe scenery.

We stayed in the Studebaker Cabin which is Cabin #28 out of 42 cabins you can stay at Camp Richardson. This is a 2 bedroom cabin that sleeps eight people that is available all year round. The cabin has a kitchen/dining area, living room area, 2 bedrooms with 2 beds in each room and 1 bathroom. Now if you don’t need that much space they also have smaller and cheaper cabins to rent such as their studio and 1 bedroom cabins.

Even though I haven’t seen the other cabins (yet), I think the Studebaker might be one of the best cabins. Not because it is furnished nicely, because it is located the closest to the water. Take a peek at the Camp Richardson Resort map below where I have circled the cabin we stayed in.

Before I show you the inside of the Studebaker cabin, I want to show you the views from the front door that I had to take before walking in.

I spent a lot of time outside on the porch just admiring the view while I could. I sat there wishing that I could have this view everyday while I work on my blog posts.

Now its time to see the inside of my neat little cabin I got to stay in. I think we might have been a little spoiled because I didn’t want to leave. It was fun being able to get away from the city and spend time with my girls.

This cabin comes complete with a kitchen and dining area. It has a refrigerator, sink, stove, oven, plates, glasses and silverware and even pots and pans to cook your own food. We brought food and it was fun being able to cook in a different kitchen. On our last night the oven came in perfect for pizza night!

Next is the living room area which is cute and cozy. You will find plenty of places to sit including a hide a bed in the large sofa. You will also find a fireplace that kept us very warm. The only thing you won’t find in these cabins are TV’s.

If you have a large family like me, this cabin might be perfect. It has 2 bedrooms that include 1 Double Bed & 1 Twin Bed in one bedroom and 2 Double Beds in the other.

After we got to the cabin and unloaded all our stuff I had to go outside to not only breathe the fresh air but take a peek at what was around. I love the outdoors, I love exploring nature and I LOVE taking pictures. Here are just a few of some of the shots I got around the cabin.

Some of my favorite pictures I took were of the docks located at Camp Richardson. This one was right near my cabin and a great spot for photos during any part of the day.

After walking around the Camp Richardson Resort and taking lots of photos we settled in for the night and my daughter Hailey cooked us dinner. Although the resort doesn’t have TV’s in the cabin, I did bring my laptop and some DVDs so we could watch movies together in the living room by the nice warm fireplace.

When we woke up the next morning it was snowing! When you don’t live where it snows it can be really exciting to see it snow. While we had plans to ride bikes and do some hiking on the trails, we spent most of morning and early afternoon playing in the snow and taking pictures to brag to our friends and family until the rain came later to wash it away.

Even though I had my hopes up on riding some bikes in South Lake Tahoe, I really enjoyed seeing the snow. My daughters have only seen snow a handful of times so it was a treat to see South Lake Tahoe in white. I also enjoyed taking pictures of these beautiful Canadian geese playing in the snow.

Since the day consisted of snow and rain, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to eat lunch at The Beacon Bar & Grill that is located at Camp Richardson. Cooking in the cabin was fun but it was also a treat to relax and eat lunch together.

I was in the mood for tacos so I went with the Rib-Eye Tacos. My daughters chose the Santa Maria Tri-Tip Sandwich and the Chipotle Chicken Sandwich. I loved my meal and so did my daughters. We got more than enough food and was able to take back a little for a snack when we got back to our cabin. Next time I am going to try their popular Rum Runner drink.

Not only does this restaurant have some delicious food it also has a beautiful view of Emerald Bay that you can enjoy while eating.

What I love about Camp Richardson is that you can visit this place all year around. During the winter you can enjoy activities that involved snow. During the summer months you can enjoy the activities available from the Mountain Sports Center including bike rentals and hiking. You can also have fun boating, take advantage of the Lake Tahoe Waterski Ski, tour the Emerald Bay on their Rum Rummer Cruise or maybe try Parasailing for the first time!

While you are staying at Camp Richardson you have some additional amenities as well. In walking distance you will find an ice cream parlor, a place to buy some coffee & confectionery as well as find souvenirs at The General Store. If you are lazy and don’t want to cook, The General Store also serves breakfast and lunch daily. You can also access the FREE Wi-Fi from this location for those that need to check their email.

This time to Camp Richardson was a girls trip. Next time I plan on taking the whole family for a few days of fun.

To find out more about Camp Richardson, visit: www.CampRichardson.com.

Today Is National Donut Day + Prize Pack Giveaway #DonutDay

June 6, 2014 by Stefani Tolson 40 Comments

I received product coupons and Donut Day bag to bring you this post and giveaway. No monetary compensation has been received and all thoughts are my own.

In celebration of National Donut Day today, we started the day off with some delicious donuts from Entenmann’s. I made a special trip to the store this morning and was lucky there were chocolate donuts left on the shelf.

This year Entenmann’s and The Salvation Army announced the newest flavor to the world famous donut line, the Red Velvet Donut. This new donut has been created by Entenmann’s Master Baker Kathleen Robbins and her Research & Development team that has been made to perfection.

Do you like donuts too? With Entenmann’s you have a chance to win FREE donuts for a year with their sweepstakes they have currently going. There are weekly prizes and also 100 grand prize winners that are going to win a year’s supply of Entenmanns donuts. You have until June 30th to enter for your chance to win.

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