As a busy mom I often skip meals to save time to do other things. I know this isn’t smart but sometimes lunch can wait when Shae is begging for a nap or when Sabreena needs to be picked up from a friend’s house. This is when I usually grab something like yogurt, fruit or a granola bar. While these are healthy alternatives to going hungry they get boring after a while.

I was introduced to Somersault Snack Co. a couple weeks back as a twist on snacking. I try to steer clear of chips and cookies as part of my regular diet but Somersaults gives that junkfood feel with benefits. Healthy whole grains, nuts, spices and other all natural ingredients to produce a crunchy little nugget of goodness.

Here’s the scoop:

• Well-balanced, nourishing, all natural
• 150 calories / serving
• 6-7 g protein & 3g fiber
• No trans fats, nut free and baked in a facility that uses no nuts!
• 6 oz resealable pouch and a 2 oz grab-n-go
• Available in 3 flavors; S.S. Salt, Chez Cocoa & Salty Pepper

My favorites were S.S. Salt and Salty Pepper. I liked the flavor the sunflower & sesame seeds added, very different from the usual cheese crackers I’m stuffing into my mouth. I also like that they come in small diaperbag size pouches, something Rob and I can share during a quick car ride or something I can toss to Sabreena in the back seat.

Turn the world of snacking upside-down. Somersault Snack Co. invites you to share in the unexpected pleasures of Somersaults, with crunch, zing and a little zest for adventure.

Chips and salsa are the ultimate anytime snack and Melinda and I love to try different salsas so when we were asked if we wanted to try Blue Smoke Salsa we were like “heck yeah”.

History of Blue Smoke Salsa:

Raised with 13 brothers and sisters, gardening, cooking and canning was nothing new to Robin Hildebrand. But when requests for her product began to grow, she left her full-time job to produce and market her salsa right out of her home.

Blue Smoke Salsa is homemade in West Virginia and they still use the same exact recipe they have used for approximately the last 20 years. Blue Smoke Salsa offers eleven different products and has a nice selection like the peach salsa and hot salsa and they even have a few jellies like the hot and mild pepper jelly which will surly warm up any occasion. Blue Smoke Salsa offers their products by the jar and they also offer premade or custom gift baskets which would be a perfect gift for Christmas and birthdays. Melinda and I LOVED The Blue Smoke Salsa peach salsa. We had it last Friday night as an appetizer before our pizza as Friday is pizza night and it allowed us to hang out and just chat a little while enjoying some chips and peach salsa. The Blue Smoke Salsa peach salsa is nice and thick which is good because a lot of salsas tend to be watery so it is hard to eat. If you love salsa like we do then you need to check out Blue Smoke Salsa. Happy Snacking!

I love sports especially football so when Kaskey Kids asked me if I would be interested in doing a analysis and giveaway of their sports action figures I jumped at the chance.

Kaskey Kids offers sports action figures for football, college football, baseball, hockey and guys and girls soccer. I am a huge Alabama fan (Roll Tide!) so when I saw these as an option I flipped and couldn’t wait to receive them. Once they arrived they didn’t disappoint. The quality was awesome not to mention how real they looked. Each player was hand painted in Alabama’s home and away uniforms and they looked truly amazing. Each college football set includes:

• 26 2″ players
• 1 referee
• 2 goal posts
• 24″x 48″ washable felt field
• 10″x 6″x 5″ stackable container with attached lid and handle

Once I got over the excitement of these sports figures because in Maryland there is not a lot of Alabama collectibles, my son and I set it up like a game was going on. We had the whole offense and defense set up with a referee, goal posts and a felt field which makes you feel like you are at Bryant-Denny Stadium. This is the best Alabama collectible I have by far which my son and I will continue to play with.
Kaskey Kids was founded by Bruce and Christy Kaskey in 2001 with the purpose of creating simple sports action figures. As a mother of four sports-loving children, Christy saw that her children and their friends were happiest and most enthusiastic when sports were involved. Christy took a look back at her own childhood for some inspiration and could vividly remember her two brothers engaging in hours of imaginary play with simple action figures like Army Men, Super Heroes and Cowboys and Indians. After a few years with her house filling up with every bucket or bag of action figures, animals or cars, Christy realized that a simple box of sports action figures could be the key.

Kaskey Kids has a great product and has received many awards to prove it like Creative Childs Magazine Preferred Choice Award in 2008, MSNBC “ConsumerMan” Herb Weisbaum’s Top Rated Preschool Toys for 2005 and the list goes on and on.
I was truly impressed with my Alabama sports action guys and would recommend any of the Kaskey Kids sports action figures to friends and family. So if you or someone you know is a sports fan or a fan of action figures in general check out Kaskey Kids. You will be happy you did.

Kaskey Kids has been generous enough to offer 1 lucky reader the choice of any 1 set of any sports action figure set. So you can choice from footballs guys, college football, baseball guys, hockey guys or guys or girls soccer. They are also offering a promo code you can use for 10% off and that is “GoGuys”

Visit Kaskey Kids and sign up for their mailing list for Special Promotions and occasional information about new products AND tell me which Kaskey Kids Sports Action Figures you will select if you win.

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It’s that time of year AGAIN. It’s time to pull backpacks out from under the bed, count how many pencils are in the junk drawer and see how pairs of jeans each of the kids need.
That’s right it’s Back to School time. I have 2 school age kids, so the above mentioned chores are slowing happening here. In fact Rob just went through the supply stash to check it against Shaun’s supply list, of course we need tons of stuff. We haven’t even begun to think about what Sabreena needs.

While my kids are yet college age I still think about those days to come; packing up the car with boxes of clothes, an old tv, a microwave purchased on sale and a couple spare sheets sets and blankets and then off they go. Sears is here to help those college years off to a better start. CampusReady is about getting that dorm room decorated in style!

Vintage Chic is my favorite design, girly but not juvenile. Using the shopping checklist will ensure your child will have everything they need to live comfortably in their new home away from home. Check out the great Money Sense section too! It’s full of great tips to spend wisely and create a budget. Whether you are looking for furniture, apparel or organizing tools Sears has it all.

What college did your child choose? The have to dress accordingly.
That big football school in the Midwest requires a heavy coat. The party school down South requires lots of cute tees and accessories. At the academic fortress in the Northest some no nonsense polos would be in order.

Sears has also created a very cool CampusReady on Facebook on Facebook Application to ensure your college student has an easy transition into his new independence. With all the tools Sears is giving you and your child, leaving home for the first time should be easier, not less emotional but less stressful.