Re-united with an old love…Merci Chocolates!

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  My parents always had impeccable taste in chocolates. At a young age, my sister and I were introduced to the creamy, milk chocolate goodness of European chocolates. The result?... Loyalty!   After moving to the U.S., I have to admit I was anything but a fan of the available milk chocolate. To me it all tasted more dark than milk, so when I was told Merci Chocolates were being introduced to the market I was … [Read more...]

Happy National Pasta Day… October 25! {+ Classico Sweeps- 5 jars, 1 winner}

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  October 25th is National Pasta Day. {I'm not ashamed to admit that it's National Pasta Day in my home once every week!!} Any guesses what we'll be having for lunch?...   Whole grain spaghetti, homemade Italian Zesty Spinach Meatballs swimming in Classico's Seasonal Selections Creamy Spinach & Parmesan gluten free sauce  with crispy, 4 Cheese , Garlic Bread.     It isn't hard to put together a … [Read more...]

Pasta on the go in 60 seconds! {A Barilla Microwaveable Meals Review}

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  Hubby always carries lunch to work. It's generally leftovers from dinner the day prior, but on some days it's a cold sandwich. Why does he do this? Because he'd rather eat something healthy than a bag of fast food every day.   That being said, there are those rare days when he  leaves early to work  and conveniently avoids rummaging through our fridge for his lunch. That's why my discovery of Barilla Microwaveable … [Read more...]

Make a healthy switch with New York Style Bagel Crisps

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  If you're a munch-er like I am. And you'd love nothing better than a huge bowl of salted goodness in the form of potato chips... then there is a healthier option.   The alternative is salty. Has crunch. Is tasty. But has 50% less fat and 18% less calories.   I'm talking about New York Style Bagel Crisps.   . These are available in 4 flavors... BBQ Sea Salt Garlic … [Read more...]

An Italian meal…without the hassle! {A Michael Angelo’s Sweeps- 3 winners!}

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  How would you like to enjoy the sumptuousness of an Italian meal without... 1. Slaving over a hot stove? 2. Needing to dress up to eat out? 3. Having to shell out a wad of dollars?   If you said yes to 1,2 or all 3 of those options, then you're going to love Michael Angelo's Gourmet creations.   Here's something to drool over...   . Chicken Piccata, Meat Lasagna, Eggplannt Parmesan, Baked Ziti … [Read more...]

Show Me The Chocolate, Mama! {A Godiva Sweeps}

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  When that chocolate nugget you're holding has a history of over 80 years and traces its roots back to Belgium, then you know you're all set to savor rich deliciousness that is unparalleled! I have a huge weakness for European chocolate and yes, Godiva does feature on my list of chocolates that make my heart go pitty-pat.   With Mother's Day right around the corner, there's nothing like chocolates to put a smile on my … [Read more...]

Brownies…the Gourmet Kind! (+ A GourmetGiftBaskets.com Sweeps}

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. If you love brownies and could slowly nibble your way through bars then you have to try the gourmet kind baked up to order by GourmetGiftBaskets.com.   . One would think those squares would be gobbled up in seconds and that you'd need to order another box to satisfy the brownie cravings of your family but mind you a single square is incredibly rich packed with so much good stuff that we're still making our way through the … [Read more...]

Last minute Easter Candy Shopping? Think Nestle.

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. Are you a last minute shopper who is now going frantic thinking of what you can put into your child's Easter basket? Have you checked out Nestle's Easter offerings?   .. Yes you have the usual yummy offerings like  Crunch and Butterfinger eggs  and the old staple Kit Kat bars but also the unique like the Paul Frank Julius Chocolate "Bunny",  the pre-packed Wonka Golden Egg Hunt eggs that include the highly sought after … [Read more...]

A Large 3 Meat Pizza for 8$ only? {A Little Caesars Sweeps -2x}

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. Last month when we hosted Bunny girl's Arts and Crafts party at Michaels we asked several associates at the Store to suggest a decent pizza take out joint close by to cater to her little guests. We were surprised to hear a majority suggest the local Little Caesars pizza. . Till the day of the party we seriously contemplated ordering from a pizza joint we were familiar with  but on the day of the party we chose otherwise. We hadn't ordered … [Read more...]

Chocolate Bunnies & Eggs…Oh My! {Hershey’s Easter Sweeps}

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  When I was growing up, Easter was a big deal for me because it meant my sister and I would get chocolate goodies galore. We stayed in a high rise apartment surrounded by concrete so an easter egg hunt was always out of the question. For me it was all about the chocolate goodness and nothing else.   Now as a Mommy, I find it important that my "Bunnies" not forget the "reason" behind the "season" but at the same time not hold … [Read more...]

W!n a #LotsOfLove #Valentines Day #Godiva #Chocolate Gift Package (2/1-2/14)

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  Welcome to the Lots of Love Giveaway Event.   This event is hosted by And The Little Ones Too, Put A Little Umbrella In Your Drink, Seeds of Life, and Taking Time For Mommy. This event features giveaways with a value of $25 or more at each of the participating blogs and right here at Energizer Bunnies' Mommy Reports, you have the chance of winning a fantastic 65$ Godiva Bundle of Love gift basket from Tasteful Treats … [Read more...]