Kid Friendly Pasta Salad #SummerPastabilities Contest

August 8, 2013 · by · 12 Comments

Hodgson Mill’s asked bloggers to create a pasta salad recipe using their whole wheat pasta.  Totally up for the challenge I agreed,  and received several boxes of Hodgson Mill’s pasta to try out.   Hodgson Mill’s has no preservatives , additives or artificial colorings. It is low in fat and cholesterol but high in fiber making it a healthier option for your family. Hodgson Pasta is a 100% whole grain pasta to use in your recipe. For the Hodgson Mill’s Summer Pastabilities Recipe Contest I created a Kid Friendly Pasta Salad that I think you guys will  love.  My family certainly did!


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Kid Friendly Pasta Salad Recipe 


Ingredients:  

  • 1/2 a box (6 ounces) to 1 box  (12 ounces) of whole wheat bow tie pasta 
  • 1 package of “real ”  bacon bits(3 ounce package)
  • 1 package of Mickey Mouse cheese ( 6 ounce package you can find this at Walmart or cut your own cheese with cookie cutters)
  • 1 green Bell Pepper  sliced
  • 1 red Onion sliced
  • Italian Salad dressing ( 8 ounces)
  • Cherry tomatoes (optional)

What to do: 

First boil your Hodgson whole wheat pasta. I use 1/2 a box but if you are making it for several people you could use a whole box.  Drain and rinse.  Add in your bacon, cheese, and veggies. The great thing about pasta salad is that you can add as many vegetables or ingredients as you like and it will turn out great!  The key to getting the kiddos to dig in is the Micky Mouse cheese.  Add it all in to  the bowl and give it a good toss then refrigerate.  Best served chilled.


Official Contest Rules here: 

 

Follow:  You can follow Hodgson Mill’s on / /

Win:  One lucky fan will win their own Hodgson Pasta selection (a $25 value) Please  Enter below to win below. Good Luck! 

 


 

I received a sample pack of Hodgson Pasta’s for reviewing purposes.  All opinions shared here are my own.


AmberSiggy-11

 

 


 

 

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Schwinn Windwood Women’s Cruiser Bike Giveaway

May 15, 2013 · by · 20 Comments

Schwinn Windwood Women’s Cruiser Bike Giveaway


Schwinn Windwood womens cruiser bike Bike riding is a great way to get some exercise with the family. Miss E. loves to ride the neighborhood with her friends. My oldest son enjoys riding his bike daily.  They are both old enough to ride with friends or on their own (supervised). Little Mr. likes Mom to ride with him though.  It has been quite some time since this Mom has purchased her very own new bike.  The kids get them for Birthdays and holidays but my bike is quite old.  The Schwinn Windwood Women’s cruiser would be a great bike for this mom .  If you agree  you’d love one for yourself be sure and enter our giveaway.  You could be the lucky winner! Good Luck and thanks for stopping by Your Golden Ticket Blog today!

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The classic Schwinn Windwood women’s 26-Inch cruiser evokes the simple style and grace of traditional bicycles, making it a great choice for cruising to the store, the beach, or around town. Designed for easy, relaxed riding, the Windwood boasts a sturdy steel frame with a low stand-over height, making it easy to get on and off the bike. The rustproof 26-hole alloy rims and rear coaster brakes, meanwhile, allow you to stop on a dime. And riders will love the classic chrome fenders and rear storage rack. Other details include a comfortable wide-spring saddle, a single-speed design, pneumatic tires, and curved back handlebars.

About Schwinn
Founded in 1895, Schwinn is an American icon that’s long been synonymous with quality and innovation. The company has built some of the best-known and best-loved bikes of multiple generations, including the Aerocycle, Paramount, Phantom, Varsity, Sting-Ray, Krate, and Homegrown. Today, Schwinn continues to innovate with such releases as the redesigned Sting-Ray, Rocket mountain bikes, and Fastback road bikes. With a continued dedication to quality forever synonymous with the Schwinn name, America’s most famous bicycle brand looks forward to providing another century of innovation, freedom, and performance to people of all ages.

 

disclosure:  I was not compensated for this promotion. I am sharing it as a blogger in the Mom Blog Society group because I thought you’d like the great prize being offered.  All opinions shared are my own and may be different from yours.  We are not responsible for prize fulfillment. Prize will be fulfilled by sponsor.

 

Thanks and Good Luck,

AmberSiggy-11

 

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Key Holder Accessory-KEYWonder Giveaway

May 8, 2013 · by · 8 Comments

key holder accessoryI’m in a rush we’re running late for school . Everyone is finally in the car we are ready to go and where are my keys? I frantically dump the entire contents of my purse (where they are suppose to be) out into the floor and NO keys.  Back inside I go to search for the missing keys.  Whose been there? KEYWonder is an automatic accessory that simplifies the handling of keys.  I’m terrible about just setting my keys down only to search for them later. I’m also terrible about putting them in my purse and it has just way to many things in it. Making location like a a search for missing treasure. This new key holder accessory seems to be the answer  to my troubles.

 

Here is the perfect gadget for you guys and ladies who are tired of the endless search for your keys.  The KEYWonder automatic key holder accessory will put your keys right where you leave them.  How?  The KEYWonder clips onto your purse, belt loop or place of choosing.  It securely locks into place . The built in swivel allows for the easy movement of keys.  To release them simply press the two buttons and pull down and the top portion remains in place, but the bottom comes off with your keys.

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automatic key holder accessory by KEYWonder

What we Like about the KEYWonder key holder accessory:

  • It’s safe and secure
  • Helps Locate Keys more quickly
  • Strong magnet locks keys into place
  • Easy to connect easy to release
  • Is durable

I keep the KEYWonder clipped to my purse. Making the morning routine run more smoothly and helping us to not be late. No more excuses , no more digging I can find my keys right away. This key chain Rocks!IMG_8277

BUY IT:

You can buy your own KEYWonder on their . They are available in black, pink, red and purple and priced at $9.99 each. You can also keep up to date and connected with KEYWonder on and on .

WIN IT: With thanks to KEYWonder 4 US YGTB followers will receive a purple key accessory just like mine. (arv $9.99) Just fill out the rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

 

 

disclosure: I received a complimentary product for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own, and may differ from yours.

 

Thanks,

AmberSiggy-11

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Potomac Products Health Line Vitamins Review

March 13, 2013 · by · 1 Comment

 

is a private label vitamin and nutritional supplements distributor.  They provide their customers with the best quality private label vitamins, dietary supplements and herbal supplements possible. Everything is 100% natural!

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Potomac Products Health Line has a huge selection of for just about anything. Prenatal, weight loss , sleep aid, men’s health, women’s health, cholesterol.  I am a big believer in natural products and also vitamins. My grandmother and Mom have always been into vitamins and if something ails me they are always there with a suggestion or tip of something I can take.

I was very excited to give the Sleep Aid from the Potomac Product Health Line a try.   The Sleep Aid contains Magnesium Oxide to promote relaxation . This sleep aid helps you to fall asleep and stay asleep. I have a terrible time doing both. I’m a bit of  night owl. I could honestly stay up all night long, and then pay for it dearly the next day . I’m also a very restless sleeper. I  wake several times from a sound sleep its just terrible.  So, sometimes when I am overly tired I will take something to help me.  I found this Sleep Aid works well for me.  It did not leave me overly groggy the next day which is something I often find to be an issue with other over the counter remedies.  Plus it supports natural , healthy REM sleep.

Ironically enough my husband  had just told me ,”hey I’ve decided to be healthier so I am taking your vitamins.”  Now picture me frowning at him.  That same day my box from Potomac Health arrived and in it was a bottle of the Men’s Multivitamin.  The men’s multivitamin contains Zinc to promote sperm mobility and Niacin for heart health. It also helps to lower cholesterol and build a healthier immune system.  I happily handed it over to him with a smile and an “I got you covered J.”  J. seems to be taking the multivitamin with no issue. He prefers to take them in the evening as I also do.

How I organize and Keep track of my weekly vitamins.

 

 

Here is a friendly tip to help you organize.  If you take several different vitamins for your health and   need a way to keep them organized here is a suggestion. This is how I keep track of what I have taken and not each week.  Some of my pills I take every day while others I only take every other.  I put my weeks supply in this easy container and helps keep me on track.

 

I also received a bottle of the Vitamin B complex.  Vitamin B has several great benefits if you don’t know about it. Including reducing the risk of heart disease and aiding the cells in burning fat. I already currently take a Vitamin B, so I’m going to wait to open the Potomac. I imagine if it is like the rest of the Health Line I will be pleased.

 

I am thrilled to tell you that  all of the Potomac Products Health Line are  a very affordable price.  Which means a lot to this Mom on a budget. If you are looking for affordable vitamins, dietary or herbal supplements I encourage you to visit Potomac Health.

 

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disclosure:  I received a full size sample pack of Potomac Health Products for reviewing purposes. All opinions shared here about them are completely my own.

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