#NewYearNewMe ~My Goals in March ~Photo Fun~

Did you make  resolutions???? Have you stuck with them???

 I only have one main resolution---to make small goals that I can realistically keep through the year.

So one of my fist small goals will be to try something NEW TO ME  about the 15th of each month. I hope to share all my experiences with my readers. Could be trying out new foods, trying a new product that will make life EZ, making life healthier and FUN is the ULTIMATE goal.

My "NEW to Me" this month is trying a photo challenge... I've found a few for the rest of March & April.

While I will not have a blog post every day...I hope to do a week re-cap to keep me going and  I hope you stop in to see my progress.

I'll be mixing up the list...maybe I can get even more creative and use 2 or 3 list in one photo--I mean really how fun would "cook" & "throw it"  be-PIZZA anyone?!?!

Entenmanns Little Bites and Alvin & the Chipmunks:Road Chip PRIZE PACK #GIVEAWAY #promotion #sponsored

One of my "bucket list" things to do is for me & my family to take a RV road-trip through the U.S.A. One item I'd be sure to pack PLENTY of is Entenmann's Little Bites.
These pre-portioned pouches of  bite-sized baked snacks are perfect for  on-the-go needs. The first flavor introduced of Entenmann’s Little Bites was the Little Bite Chocolate Chip Muffins,  the muffins-to chocolate ratio is great making the Bites a mouthful of  mega-chocolaty goodness everyone loves! Never any high fructose corn syrup and always zero grams of trans fat! Try all 8 varieties with your family!


Entenmann’s Little Bites is teaming up with Alvin & the Chipmunks just in time for the March 15th Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road ChipDVD and Blu-ray release! In the new movie, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip, Alvin, Simon, Theodore and their new companion, Miles, cross the United States in an epic road trip. They’re in a race against time to get to Miami before their dad, Dave, makes a life-changing decision. 
 From February through March keep an eye out for the specially marked Entenmann’s Little Bites Chocolate Chip-Munk Muffin boxes. Purchase of the box includes a FREE chipmunks song download one fun on-box activity maze and a great coloring sheet inside the box!

 That’s not all! Now until April 30^th, fans can enter the Little Bites “Road Chip” Sweepstakes for a chance for their family to win a 4 day/3 night trip to Hollywood, no purchase necessary.  Check out all the details on the Little Bites Facebook page.

  ReviewsSheROTE readers you have a chance to win a prize pack from Little Bites right now!!

Giveaway ends 3/16 at 7pm

PRIZE PACK

This package includes: One download code to access the Alvin & the Chipmunks: Road Chip on Digital HD, Activity sheet, two boxes of Entenmann’s Little Bites Chocolate Chip-Munk Muffins and four Entenmann’s Little Bites coupons. 

To enter MUST DO BOTH

 follow RSR on Facebook  FB is how I'll contact winner

Leave a comment that is at least one sentence long telling me where you 

have/would like to go for a "Dream Family Roadtrip" 

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Disclosure: The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. Open to U.S. residents 18+ only. Confirmed Winner is selected by Random  will be contacted by PM on Facebook.  Winner  have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner of this giveaway. ReviewsSheROTE is not responsible for product shipment, delivery, or fulfillment. 

#GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY ~~Growing a Green Planet Signups

If you are looking for a great Blogger Giveaway opportunity check out this one.
I've done many M.O.O.N. giveaways Randi always makes them super easy to be a part of!

Prize Packages TBA (by 3/21):

Prizes will all focus on the planet, transitioning into a more eco-friendly lifestyle, and homesteading in the hopes of becoming self reliant.

A few of the Sponsors include:
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If you are a brand interested in being featured in this years Growing into Green Earth Day Event, please contact makeourownnetwork@gmail.com

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Wholesome Easter Treats @SugarBowlBakery

Hosting a family brunch on  Easter,  Try something new and indulge in wholesome, Orange Madeleine cookies from Sugar Bowl Bakery. These sweet bite-sized cookies will look great with your Easter Brunch spread. 

I burst of citrus will feel like a taste of sunshine when you’re eating.  You can enjoy a few because  won't see on your waistline. With no preservatives, cholesterol, trans fat or artificial flavors or colors, these cookies are sure to make this Easter one to remember.

I just added a few sprinkles of powered
 sugar to a few of the cookies,plated
and ENJOYED!

You can also find these petite French cake cookies in  Pumpkin Spice and Lemon flavored. Sugar Bowl Bakery products are sold at retailers nationwide, in stores like Walgreens, Costco,Safeway, FoodMaxx and more.

#NewYearNewMe ~My Goals in February plus a #GIVEAWAY #WINNER

Starting the New Year off with Resolutions of "Getting Healthy" is always a goal. Of course 2016 was no different then years past but I did put a little twist on my goals, making smaller changes each month and trying something "NEW TO ME"

While drinking juices and having smoothies are NOT totally new concepts-for me the "NEW" was drinking juices/smoothies with good stuff that can  provide me with loads of health benefits by upping  intake of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. 

So February has been all about more juices and smoothies!

The key for me was  to incorporate juices/smoothies  into  diet without totally replacing all meals.Making fresh squeezed citrus  juices was so easy with my Tribest Citristar  I started with just breakfast for the first three days then I was having them for breakfast and lunch. I would make  up a large batch that   I would freeze for the week. My kids like smoothies too and packing a frozen smoothie in their lunch has a duel purpose keeps lunch cool and will thaw out by lunch time and kids think they are getting a special treat.

My favorite juice was a OJ and Lime with fresh mint

1. 1/2 cup of water
2. 1/2 cup of packed mint leaves
3. 3/4 cup of fresh lime juice
4. 1 1/2 cup of fresh OJ
5. 1/4 cup of stevia ( last year I did a cut down of sugar in my diet and I love this natural sweetener you could use sugar or what ever substitute you wish-you'll NEED a lil something first batch I made with out ............

One of my early favorites smoothies was
 THE GREEN MONSTER!

1. 1 1/4 cups fresh spinach, thick stems removed
2. 1/2 cup frozen chopped pineapple
3. 1/2 large apple (I like honeycrisp)
4. 1/2 large banana
5. 3/4 cup fresh  juice (I did half OJ/half grapefruit juice)
6. 1 Tbsp honey (optional)
7. Handful of Chai Seeds

another was Dr Oz's Berry Strong Smoothie

1. 1 cup  spinach
2. 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
3. 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
4. 1 cup orange juice

There soon became a second twist-- I was on the hunt to drink the rainbow of smoothies.

YUMMY YOU SMOOTHIE
 from Fertile. Fit. Fabulous.

GET SPICY BEET
 from Just Beet It

COCONUT LIME
 from E-Health101

NOW comes the GIVEAWAY part =^D


One RSR reader can get to try out some of juices and smoothies with a Tribest Citristar of their own for FREE!!!

Giveaway ends on 3/3 at midnight...Winner will have 48 hours to respond or new
 name will be picked. PRIZED WILL BE SHIPPED BY TRIBEST LIFE.

~~~WINNER~~~

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Alternatives to Candy for Your Easter Baskets

Easter Time is rapidly approaching, while I like a chocolate bunny as much as anyone-but a whole basket full of sugar is something I've  try to avoid for my kids - there are many many great alternatives, one of my favorites is BOOKS! They last longer then candy and are so much better for your health ;)

This March, Sky Pony Press is pleased to announce 3 fun new picture books for kids! One or all would make a great addition to your little ones( ages 3-6) Easter basket. 

HYPNOSIS HARRY by Catherine Bailey and Sarita Rich is a wildly funny, sweetly silly look at the real meaning of the word “no.” Harry’s parents say no to everything! That is, until Harry learns about hypnosis. A fascinating adventure begins. Children will delight as little Harry answers the delicious question: What would you do if you could do anything?

HATTIE PECK by Emma Levey is a sweet and simple story about how to love all different kinds of people.

Poor Hattie Peck simply loves eggs, but she has only ever laid one—and it never hatched. Hattie embarks on a journey in search of all the abandoned eggs.

Readers will be encouraged to follow Hattie Peck’s example of be persistent and creative to make their dreams come true in unexpected ways.

MY SHADOW illustrated by Sara Sanchez is a sweet and charming retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous poem for children.Parents and teachers will love exposing children to one of the classic authors in children's literature through this simple and charming retelling.

These sweet stories are  guarantee they’ll have your little bunnies hopping for joy to read over and over again.

Cooking with Kids -RAINBOW COOKIES- #foodiekids #recipe

RE-POST: BECAUSE THESE ARE GREAT FOR SPRING & ST.PATTY's DAY =^D


A while back I received an e-mail with these lovely Rainbow Sugar Cookies recipe.



They looks super cute and pretty EZ to make--off to the store to buy the cookie dough and away went Kayleigh in the kitchen!--



Here's the recipe;

1or2

rolls (16.5 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated sugar cookies depends on the number of cookies you want

1

box classic gel food colors

1

cup all-purpose flour

1/2

cup sparkling sugar or turbinado sugar

• 1Heat oven to 350°F.
• 2Divide dough into 5 equal parts. Tint each with a different gel food color (red, orange [mix red and yellow], yellow, green, blue)We added a 6th color purple and add 2 tablespoons of the flour to each to keep from becoming overly sticky-VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




Even  lil bro got into the color mixing.


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• 3On work surface, place 2 pieces cooking parchment paper. Sprinkle a bit of the remaining flour onto 1 of the pieces of parchment paper. Use rolling pin to roll red dough to 8x3x1/4 inch. Transfer this dough to other piece of parchment paper. Repeat with orange, yellow, green and blue pieces of dough, placing each color on top of the other until they are all stacked in rainbow order--red, orange, yellow, green, blue. THIS PART WAS A LITTLE TRICKY!!




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• 4Use sharp knife to cut edges of dough to even out rectangle. Starting at long side of dough, roll up.

• 5Sprinkle parchment paper with sparkling sugar. Roll dough gently in sugar until coated. Cut into 1/2-inch slices with sharp knife, then press one side of each round into sparkling sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, sugar side up.

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• 6Bake 7 to 10 minutes or just until set. Cool slightly before removing to cooling rack.

~*~~*~~*~ALL DONE !!!!!!~~*~~*~~*~

My happy lil cook!!!!!

 extra ends from step 4 we sort of smoosh down and they looked like tye dyed cookies-NO WASTE =^D