Ragu Makes Dinner a Success even on the Busy Days or Evenings #NewTraDish #RaguSauceMasters

Disclosure: I was recently chosen to participate in a Ragu Sampling event through Crowdtap. I received a complimentary coupon in exchange for my honest opinion.  

So Ragu told me that it is time to take my Ragú® Sauce Master status to the next level and create a Ragú® #NewTraDish recipe of my own. That’s right, I was up for the challenge to take a few minutes to create my own delicious spin on a Ragú® classic dish to share with friends and family!

Ragu makes it easy to pull a yummy, hot meal out of the oven on any day of the week. Trust me, I am one busy momma. I work, I have kids, I cook healthy meals but it is a challenge. I need all the help I can get. Sauces like the ones Ragu has in the local supermarket make my life a lot easier. I always have them in the house.  I like to stock up when there is a sale then when I am pressed for time I can put together something yummy and homemade in a flash. It is healthier since you avoid that fast food trap too.

I boiled up some whole wheat rotini and drained it. I put it in a casserole dish and poured a container of Ragu over it. Add grated Grana Padano cheese to taste and a can of organic white beans. I added two cups of fresh organic chopped spinach and a can of organic black olives. I baked it for 25 minutes until it was bubbling then I added some low fat mozzarella on top. Dinner was delicious. I invited my friends Amy and Ben over and my tween had her friend Liz as well.  Liz's mom came later and sampled my dish as well. Everyone loved my quick creation and it was healthy to boot. Try Ragu in my easy recipe and let me know how it turns out.

Hyperbiotics PRO-Kids Tangy Citrus Probiotic Review #BestProbioticForKids

Always check with your physician before starting any supplement product and specifically Hyperbiotics PRO-Kids. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.

I am a big believer in probiotics for myself and my family. We all take them from time to time. This is a great option for kids to help support their immune system.  PRO-Kids is crafted with superior patented technology and living probiotic organisms. Just like adult probiotics, they are released into the intestinal tract to provide the ultimate support. 

PRO-Kids probiotic formula for kids is specially designed by Hyperbiotics with 4 proven strains to help provide support to counter the negative effects of today's broad spectrum antibiotics. The company shares that the natural tangy citrus flavor provides full nutrient absorption. It has been shown that fatigue and irritability are often a result of poor vitamin and nutrient absorption.

PRO-Kids probiotics for kids help create a micro-environment inside the digestive system that supports full mineral absorption.  It has been documented that 80% of our immune system is in our gut. Probiotics, which are the good guys can help support the gut. The theory is that they don't make the gut a welcome environment for disease causing bacteria, AKA the bad guys to settle in. 

I love that Hyperbiotics PRO-Kids Tangy Citrus Probiotic is an All Natural and Sugar Free probiotic formula specifically designed for kids big and small! Our small sized pearl is easier for kids to swallow or chew with the yummy tangy citrus flavor.  The patented controlled delivery system has shown that 60% of the beneficial flora will survive the harsh environment of the stomach acids and travel deep into the intestinal tract.  I feel like this really helps to deliver the probiotics where they are needed most.

The company has crafted this PRO-Kids children's probiotic formula modeled on their most effective Hyperbiotics adult product.  It contains the 4 most proven strains (including B. infantis) to support against the negative effects of today's broad spectrum antibiotics. You can pick up this Hyperbiotics PRO-Kids Kids Probiotic fast online and save time too.

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5-hour ENERGY® shot honors breast cancer survivors #5hourGoesPinkSelfie Shot #5hourGoesPink

Disclosure:  I'm a member of Smiley360.com, where I qualify to try brands for free in exchange for sharing my authentic feedback. Always check with your physician before starting any supplement product and specifically 5-hour ENERGY. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. 
 

 

I recently had the opportunity to try 5-hour ENERGY® shots and toast in honor of someone special in my life. I also had the task to nominate two friends so they too can honor someone courageous by raising their white bottle pink ribbon 5-hour ENERGY® shot.

I am honoring my aunt who has passed away but she was a wonderful part of my life growing up. She had breast cancer and was successfully treated back in the day. The treatments were difficult but she did what she needed to do.  She was one special lady.  She always had a lot of energy. I wish I had her energy but I don't so I look to good options like 5-hour ENERGY sometimes to help me out. 5-hour ENERGY® products are for adults only.  5-hour ENERGY® shots should not be mixed with alcohol.  It works fast to get your energy level back up there too.

Don't forget to enter the 5-hour ENERGY® sweepstakes for a chance to win tickets, hotel & airfare to an exclusive concert in L.A. featuring A-list stars! More details are to come...don't forget to check back soon too!

I received a cute little Smiley kit with the following goodies:
• 2 white bottle pink ribbon 5-hour ENERGY® shots supporting LBBC in Pink Lemonade flavor
• Smiley360 Sharing Guide

Brain Fitness Shell Game is another great ThinkFun games that we just love #thinkfun

We love board games. Don't get me wrong....I let my child have some computer time but we have always been big on fun board games and intellectual games. My hubby and I always enjoyed them as kids and we started playing simple board games with her when she was a tiny tot. It is totally different for your brain when you are sitting with a board game either thinking to yourself or interacting with others. This is the kind of skill that you can't learn on a computer no matter what the game you choose. I truly credit her early reading to all the board games and learning games we have played since she was a baby.

I have to say that my mom was one who discovered the ThinkFun brand a number of years ago.  She picked up a few of the ThinkFun travel sized games and the little one was hooked. We discovered one of her best friends was also a ThinkFun fan.  Her best friend has two parents that are educators so take that into consideration. They know good fun learning games when they see them. Birthdays and other special occasions became a good reason to buy a new ThinkFun game. Frankly, it made it easy for me because it was pretty much impossible to bomb when I chose a ThinkFun game. Many of the ThinkFun games including the Brain Fitness Shell Game are excellent games to play in the car, while waiting for appointments or even to tote with you on the airplane. A better option than endless screen time.  We have quite a collection and haven't been disappointed yet so I was excited to take a peek at this new fun game called Brain Fitness Shell Game.

The Brain Fitness Shell Game is a fun game for kids and adults. This is a great game for those rainy days when you want to get the kids off the screens and away from those computers. It is easy to learn too. You can start out easy and then really start challenging your mind with the different levels. You start out by setting up the Hermit Crabs and the Ocean Stones on the challenge to match the START position. Next you cover each of the Crabs and Stones with a Sea Shell. Then you move the Shells along the printed arcs from position to position until they are at the END position. When you think you have it right, lift up the Shells. If the Crabs match the END position, you are a winner. The Brain Fitness Shell Game comes with a Spiral-bound Challenge Booklet. It has 60 challenges ranging from Beginner to Expert so you have plenty of time to work your brain. It also comes with 6 Sea Shells, 6 Hermit Crabs and 3 Ocean Stones.  You have to remember and keep track in your mind with the various locations no matter what level you are on.  Brain Fitness Shell Game is a fun brain trainer game that encourages your mind to expand and think like it never has before.  You will be surprised how much quicker your brain starts to work when you exercise it with fun games like this one.

We really liked the fun and mental gymnastics combined with the educational element in the Brain Fitness Shell Game. My tween has been playing all week. It took her a little bit to start moving through the challenges but once she got going there was no stopping her. I love that you can play it by yourself (or the kids can play alone) or take turns in a small group.  I would definitely recommend this as a birthday present or a special gift for any child or adult.

This is a game that is recommended for ages 8 to adult and retails for about $19.99.

As ThinkFun says, "The goal is not to deceive, but rather to improve your memory and logic skills so that you can win. Getting a correct solution may seem like luck, but you’ll smile knowing that it’s a good dose of brain power!" It is totally correct.  You can purchase the Brain Fitness Shell Game from ThinkFun directly or you can also pick this great game up from ThinkFun up on Amazon. Who has time anymore to run from store to store?  Not me. I love shopping online it saves me so much time.

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