Mott's Medley's Fruit Snacks

I was recently given the opportunity to try a new product, Mott's Medley's Fruit Snacks I was definitely on board for these. My kids LOVE fruit chews, but I don't like all the artificial coloring and flavoring in them. Well, Mott's has the answer these are made with natural flavors and coloring, plus they have vegetable juice in them too. 

My kids, hubby and I all really enjoyed these. They were soft, chewy, and super tasty. At first I was afraid my kids wouldn't like them because you can slightly taste the carrot juice in some of the snacks, but they gobbled them right up. So these were definitely a thumbs up from both of my little ones and me.

I got two boxes of these, one of both of the flavors above. My hubby said he like the Assorted Fruit the best, my kids loved them both, and I liked them both as well. If you want to see the nutrition information click the link to take you to Mott's website directly to the nutrition and other information.

I received product to facilitate this review thanks to MyInsite, but all opinions are 100% mine.

Thirty-One Gifts

I have recently decided to embark upon a new adventure. I am now an Independent Consultant for Thirty-One Gifts. If anyone wants to order from my secure website feel free to place your order online there by clicking on the link, or if you would rather type the web address it is  http://www.mythirtyone.com/kathrenm/. I also currently have a catalog party going on at my website, just click on the My Parties link and shop my party. :) Hope to see you all there!

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Peanut Butter Fudge

I don't usually share this recipe with ANYBODY, and I mean anybody.  So everyone should feel extra special because I have decided that it is time for the world to know the secret of my fudge. :) Everyone that I have ever made this for LOVES it, and that is not an exaggeration.  Everyone really loves this recipe, I always have to make a double batch at both Christmas and Thanksgiving.  I don't usually use real butter when I cook, but when I bake or make any kind of sweets I use real butter.  For this recipe I suggest using real butter instead of margarine because it tastes soooo much better.  I didn't take any pics of this recipe, I know such a slacker, but when I make it at Christmas or Thanksgiving I'll take some and put them here for you all to see.  Also, I don't butter my pan I spray it down with cooking spray.  :)  After it has been chilled you can invert the pan to get the fudge out and then cut it into whatever size squares you would like.  It is extremely rich though, so small to medium squares are best.  Anyways, I hope you all enjoy this recipe and the delicious fudge that it makes. :)

Peanut Butter Fudge

½ cup butter or margarine            ¾ cup peanut butter (creamy)

1 pound light brown sugar             1 pound powdered sugar

½ cup milk                                  1 teaspoon vanilla

     In medium saucepan, melt butter.  Stir in brown sugar and milk.  Bring to a boil and stir for 2 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Stir in peanut butter and vanilla.  Mix in powdered sugar and beat until smooth.  Spread into buttered 9-inch square baking pan.  Chill until firm.

For double batch:

1cup butter or margarine

2 lbs light brown sugar

1 cup milk

1 ½ cup peanut butter (creamy)

2 lbs powdered sugar

2 tsp vanilla

Happy Mother's Day!

My Grandma, Mom, Me, and my daughter.

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mother's out there!

Hope your mother's day is special and filled with love and joy.

Purex UltraPacks-review

As you see I received two samples of  these.

This is what was in the two samples I received.

I recently received two free samples of Purex UltraPacks (click the link to learn more about their product).  I used one of these on the towels and one on our clothes. No one (including my daughter [she has the most sensitive skin]) had any problem using this product. It got the clothes and towels very clean, and no one had any problems with their sensitive skin after using this product. Which in my family is awesome!  However, the package said that it had a Mountain Breeze scent and I didn't smell any scent on my clothes after the wash or even after the pack dissolved in the washer.  One thing I really liked about this product is that they do make a Free and Clear version, for those of us who do have the more sensitive skin.  The samples also included a 50cent off coupon, which was kinda cool.  So this is definitely something I would use, I love the convenience of the pack that you just drop in at the beginning, no measuring involved; therefore no messes to clean up from spilled product. :)

I received two free samples, all opinions are 100% mine.

Found a great giveaway

I found a great giveaway for a KitchenAid Mixer here. It is being hosted by CIS they sell pvc and cpvc pipes. Hope you enjoy the giveaway and swing by their site to check out what they offer.

Autism Awareness Month

For those of you who don't know April is Autism Awareness Month, and today (April 2nd) is National Light it Up Blue day for Autism Awareness.  Autism effects many people and all of them in many different ways, take the time today to make sure that anyone you know who is effected by Autism isn't in need of some help.  For that matter take the time every time you are able to ask if they need any help, even if it's just something as small as going to the store and picking up something small for them or just someone to talk to. We all need to know that we have someone who is there for us, but sometimes we need to know that we aren't alone in our struggles too. So take the time today and everyday to make sure that you don't have someone who needs you.