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No time to cook? @Foodler to the rescue – Foodler Review!

Hubby is traveling this week + I don’t cook = Foodler to the rescue!  Foodler is a new food online delivery site (hmm..I could get use to this!).  This growing network of online restaurants in major cities has a wide selection of menu options to choose from.   It’s fast, easy and you can schedule a time and day for your delivery. So if you know you won’t have time to cook on say, Tuesday night – go online and Foodler presents you with a list of all restaurants that offer delivery and take-out meals to your area.  The options range from Chinese, Italian, Pizza and more.  So last night I went online and saw that our local pizza place delivered and ordered a salad a pizza and scheduled a time and sure enough it arrived just in time for my hungry kids! You can browse the complete menus of those restaurants in your area, click on your selections, and send your order directly to the restaurant and even schedule a time later on to have them delivered on a certain day. This is a perfect service for moms with a new little one, friends who are in need of a meal or if you are like me and worry about what’s for dinner -  it’s a great solution. Simple, fast, tasty and easy – why aren’t all my meals like this??  I hope they add more restaurants to my area soon!

Disclosure:  the company sent me $15.00 in Foodler bucks to use for the purchase of a dinner for this review. All opinions are my own.

Foodler has arrived!
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No time to cook? @Foodler to the rescue – Foodler Review!

Hubby is traveling this week + I don’t cook = Foodler to the rescue!  Foodler is a new food online delivery site (hmm..I could get use to this!).  This growing network of online restaurants in major cities has a wide selection of menu options to choose from.   It’s fast, easy and you can schedule a time and day for your delivery. So if you know you won’t have time to cook on say, Tuesday night – go online and Foodler presents you with a list of all restaurants that offer delivery and take-out meals to your area.  The options range from Chinese, Italian, Pizza and more.  So last night I went online and saw that our local pizza place delivered and ordered a salad a pizza and scheduled a time and sure enough it arrived just in time for my hungry kids! You can browse the complete menus of those restaurants in your area, click on your selections, and send your order directly to the restaurant and even schedule a time later on to have them delivered on a certain day. This is a perfect service for moms with a new little one, friends who are in need of a meal or if you are like me and worry about what’s for dinner -  it’s a great solution. Simple, fast, tasty and easy – why aren’t all my meals like this??  I hope they add more restaurants to my area soon!

Disclosure:  the company sent me $15.00 in Foodler bucks to use for the purchase of a dinner for this review. All opinions are my own.

Foodler has arrived!
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A new snack for me and the kids: Kraft @MilkBite

I love a good granola bar!  As a busy mom with two kids I am always looking for snacks that 1. my kids will like and 2. that are good alternatives to the sugary snacks they gravitate toward.  Kraft Foods just launched their MILKBITE Milk and Granola Bars that provide the same amount of calcium as an 8 oz glass of milk. The bars are found in the dairy aisle as they need to be refrigerated and they taste yummy! The taste is smooth, cool and tastes just like a chewy granola bar but with some benefits!

I tried the chocolate flavor (they can really satisfy you if you are having a chocolate craving!) but they also have strawberry, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin and mixed berry. These bars contain 5 grams of protein, 7 grams of whole grains and they are a good source of vitamin D and fiber.  There is no high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.  I like them as lately I have not been drinking enough milk and they are an excellent source of calcium with 30% of the daily recommended value.  They retail for $3.49 a box.  Hope you enjoy this new snack option.

Disclosure: The company sent me samples to test out

A new snack option
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A new snack for me and the kids: Kraft @MilkBite

I love a good granola bar!  As a busy mom with two kids I am always looking for snacks that 1. my kids will like and 2. that are good alternatives to the sugary snacks they gravitate toward.  Kraft Foods just launched their MILKBITE Milk and Granola Bars that provide the same amount of calcium as an 8 oz glass of milk. The bars are found in the dairy aisle as they need to be refrigerated and they taste yummy! The taste is smooth, cool and tastes just like a chewy granola bar but with some benefits!

I tried the chocolate flavor (they can really satisfy you if you are having a chocolate craving!) but they also have strawberry, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin and mixed berry. These bars contain 5 grams of protein, 7 grams of whole grains and they are a good source of vitamin D and fiber.  There is no high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.  I like them as lately I have not been drinking enough milk and they are an excellent source of calcium with 30% of the daily recommended value.  They retail for $3.49 a box.  Hope you enjoy this new snack option.

Disclosure: The company sent me samples to test out

A new snack option
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I adore @AdoraCalcium

You all know I love chocolate!  Sometimes I have to have it every day. A good dark chocolate can actually be healthy for you but a bit of chocolate every day can add up (that is on the scale!)

A friend of mine actually gave me these adora calcium supplements as a gift for Christmas (along with a fine gift card to @Marshalls) as she knows how much I love chocolate.  She tried to explain them to me and how tasty they were and they were hard chocolate and yummy (yeah..right a supplement that tastes good).  When I finally tasted them I got it!  Each chocolate disk has only 30 calories per serving and provides half of your daily value of calcium. It also provides vitamin D3 and magnesium. You can take one disk up to three times a day.

Women certainly don’t get enough calcium and now we have a tasty option. There are no artificial sweeteners, no trans fats or corn syrup and they are gluten free.  Adora is available online and at Whole Foods and at the Vitamin Shoppe. I have tried both the dark chocolate and the milk chocolate (Disclosure: the company sent me a package of the milk chocolate to test out) and both are creamy and oh so good!  Finally, a healthier way to supplement my chocolate cravings! Taste for yourself and let me know what you think…..

A good tasting calcium supplement
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Last Minute Gifts, Stocker Stuffer ideas @NECN

Tis’ the season for running around at the last minute…fa la la la la!

This morning on New England Cable News we were discussing stocking stuffer gift ideas. Here are some of the great finds we absolutely love!

  • Bloom Black Ties.com – it’s a pony tail holder made to look like jewelry on your wrist.  What  a great invention – how many of you have a black pony tail holder on your wrist right now?? Buy these chic ones and you’ll never be embarrassed again with a line of hair ties on your wrist!
  • Speaking of hair ties, DimannoDesigns.com has great handcrafted ponytail holders ($12.00)  and wrist cuffs ($33.00 and up)  – perfect for your teens.
  • I love TarteCosmetics.com This line is a favorite of mine as their products are made with vitamins, minerals and natural fruit and plant extracts and they are formulated without parabens, phthalates and synthetic fragrances. puttin’ on the glitz limited-edition color collection & clutch is worth it as it is a clutch and has THREE compacts that you can choose from ($48.00)
  • If you want to give your little princess a little bling try ostbye.com Ostbye: Little Diva Diamondsâ„¢ collection:  They retail for under $150 and the company offers pendants, bracelets, and earrings. Each piece features a real diamond and sterling silver design.
  • It seems a lot of kids this season are requesting watches.  RUBR watches – Interchangeable, fun, colorful watches  ($25)
  • Bike Glow.com is great for kids.  It’s a fun, safe way to light up your bike. ($25.00)

Here are some organic finds:

  • Glee gum.com is a company is based in Providence, RI that makes all natural, no preservatives,  fun,  flavored gum. The make your own chewing gum makes 50 sticks – all ingredients in the kit including the pan  ($13.00)
  • For your artists – Glob IT ON.com paint set  all natural colors made from fruits and veggies, flowers and spices ($15.00)
  • Kids love hot chocolate so they will need a reusable cup:  Keepcup.com is a  BPA free, kids re-usable cup for hot cocoa  ($10.00)

We love our treats during the holidays and these are sure to bring a smile on a child’s face or a great gift to bring to your neighbors or anyone you visit this season.

  • An Osterville, MA mom created my little cup cake pop.com –– these are very trendy. They have no bake recopies on their web site . The cake pop mold is fun and easy to use  ($5.95)
  • Lake Champlain chocolates – fresh, all natural from VT starting at 10 dollars
  • Other fun candy like Rudolf’s boogers (ha, ha)  can be found at: www.niftycandy.com
  • Dancing Deer.com is a favorite of mine. Based in Boston but available online and at Whole Foods, these Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies are the best. The Whole Grain PB& J squares are new. The sward winning Chocolate Chunk Brownies have been named “America’s Best Tasting Brownie” based on a recent blind taste test in City Hall Plaza, Boston and a national consumer survey. They all come in the perfect stocking stuffer size)

Tomorrow we will tackle the toy list and warm weather fashions and accessories!

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@Chopchopmag Lunch Boot Camp

Well I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again..you all know I cannot cook!

That is why I was so excited to be a part of this event Hosted by Mommy Niri – The Lunch Boot Camp at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts along with Chop Chop magazine.

Any tips, guidance and suggestions I am all for taking all of them.  Sally Sampson, editor and founder of Chop Chop magazine, a fun cooking magazine for families was there to talk about her cooking experiences with kids and food.  She writes about healthy eating and is the author of 20 cookbooks. She suggested to engage kids in the process and have them be part of the decisions on what to eat, prepare and cook. She said to show them a different way to add to sandwiches and soups and take advantage of any quirks they have with food and work them into a conversation, tasting or in preparation to help you make dinner. And oh yeah…. don’t worry about the mess…that is part of the fun!

Chef Jacobson, chef instructor at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts showed us how she made her wonderful carrot soup and veggie penne pasta salad. They also set out turkey and cheese for us to make our own healthy sandwiches but added tons of toppings for us to choose from like pears, arugula, cucumbers, hummus and nuts.  I made a mean sandwich!

Chef Jacobson also had some great tips like buy heavy for certain veggies or fruits, especially winter squash and grapefruit. Use lettuce knives or paring knifes when asking your kids to help with prep work. Anything kids can individualize is a hit like putting out multiple toppings for pizza.

I am loving Chop Chop magazine as it has lots of fun ideas and shared it with my kids and hope that they offer a mommy and me cooking class soon!

Trendymommies and @groovygreenlivi at Lunch Boot Camp
Chef Jacobson, Cambridge School of Culinary Arts at Lunch Boot Camp
Yummy yogurt toppings at @Chopchopmag Lunch boot camp
Veggies! @chopchopmag Lunch Boot Camp at The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts
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@Chopchopmag Lunch Boot Camp

Well I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again..you all know I cannot cook!

That is why I was so excited to be a part of this event Hosted by Mommy Niri – The Lunch Boot Camp at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts along with Chop Chop magazine.

Any tips, guidance and suggestions I am all for taking all of them.  Sally Sampson, editor and founder of Chop Chop magazine, a fun cooking magazine for families was there to talk about her cooking experiences with kids and food.  She writes about healthy eating and is the author of 20 cookbooks. She suggested to engage kids in the process and have them be part of the decisions on what to eat, prepare and cook. She said to show them a different way to add to sandwiches and soups and take advantage of any quirks they have with food and work them into a conversation, tasting or in preparation to help you make dinner. And oh yeah…. don’t worry about the mess…that is part of the fun!

Chef Jacobson, chef instructor at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts showed us how she made her wonderful carrot soup and veggie penne pasta salad. They also set out turkey and cheese for us to make our own healthy sandwiches but added tons of toppings for us to choose from like pears, arugula, cucumbers, hummus and nuts.  I made a mean sandwich!

Chef Jacobson also had some great tips like buy heavy for certain veggies or fruits, especially winter squash and grapefruit. Use lettuce knives or paring knifes when asking your kids to help with prep work. Anything kids can individualize is a hit like putting out multiple toppings for pizza.

I am loving Chop Chop magazine as it has lots of fun ideas and shared it with my kids and hope that they offer a mommy and me cooking class soon!

Trendymommies and @groovygreenlivi at Lunch Boot Camp
Chef Jacobson, Cambridge School of Culinary Arts at Lunch Boot Camp
Yummy yogurt toppings at @Chopchopmag Lunch boot camp
Veggies! @chopchopmag Lunch Boot Camp at The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts
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Discount: The Pink List: Deals, Steals & Little Squeals around Boston

Oooh do I want to be on this list…parenthood with a taste of the good life – The Pink Listâ„¢

Members of  The Pink List get exclusive rewards around Boston as well as access to members-only opportunities.  From clothing boutiques and eateries to mommy and me classes and family photography it’s like having insider access to all of your favorite Boston shops, spas, kids activities, and indulgences.

If you become a card-carrying member of The Pink Listâ„¢ you’ll receive:

  • Up to 20% off at all participating businesses, just by showing your Pink Cardâ„¢
  • Member-only deals throughout Boston, on such things as fitness, health & wellness, home & garden, beauty,  fashion, special occasions and more
  • Access to insider resources and tips from the Boston boutiques and businesses you adore
  • Opportunities to win in the “Pink with Delight” giveaways

What’s even better is if you join a portion of the proceeds will go directly to Room to Grow, an organization which is dedicated to enriching the lives of babies born into poverty in the Boston area

A Pink membership costs $75 a year, but for trendymommies readers  Use code “summer10″  to receive 10% off!

The Pink List Boston
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Mother’s Day Morning Recipes and Give-a-way!

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and our friends at Stop & Shop sent us a great recipe for granola pancakes. What was your mom’s or your current favorite breakfast treat? (I am thinking breakfast in bed would make a great surprise for this Mother’s Day!)

As a special gift we are giving away a gift basket with the ingredients for the Granola Pancakes as well as a $25 gift card to Stop & Shop!

Simply comment below about your favorite recipe, tweet it (@trendymommies)  or send us an email!

Good Luck!

Stop&Shop Granola Pancakes

Ingredients:

1 egg, 1/2 cup natural granola cereal, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 3/4 cup skim milk, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt,  ADD all ingredients

Steps:

Beat egg until fluffy, beat in remaining ingredients just until smooth. For thinner pancakes stir in additional 1/4 cup milk. Grease heated griddle if necessary. To test griddle, sprinkle with a few drops of water. If bubble skitter around, heat is just right. Pour about 3 tablespoons batter from tip of large spoon or from pitcher onto hot griddle. Cook pancakes until puffed and dry around edges. Turn and cook other sides until golden brown. Makes about 9 4 inch pancakes.