Packaged Food Favorites![](/pix/t12010/superfood3.jpg) We love these Superfood veggie cakes. They are both healthy AND delicious and gluten-free. I discovered them at Costco in the refrigerated section and they are fantastic for a quick breakfast (microwave for 1 ![](/images/e12_v1.png) I actually picked these up by accident - but I am so glad that I did. I saw a display of caramels in near the apples this fall and grabbed a bag. You know these caramels, the bag od individually wrapped ![](/images/e12_v1.png) I recently discovered these wonderful Al Fresco flavored chicken sausages. We have tried the Mexican flavored sausage, with gooey cheddar cheese baked right in, and the Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese sausage ![](/images/e12_v1.png) My daughter and I made a quick dash to Walmart today looking for a good badmitton set. We didn’t find one of those but we did find… Tah-dah- Campfire brand “Zebra” marshmallows.  ![](/images/e12_v1.png) Have you seen commercials for the new Magnum Ice Cream? Well, I saw the commercial and got a coupon and bought it at BJs. If you have read my tips before you know that I am rarely at a loss for words. Well, surprise ![](/images/e12_v1.png) A couple of months ago, a friend of mine told me about a meal replacement shake that he was using. He couldn't say enough good things about this shake. I was all set to try it - and then I heard it was $119.85 ![](/images/e12_v1.png) It is easy and simple to make a festive and unusual cheesecake. it all starts with a nobake cheesecake mix. That is simplicity in itself and uses very few added ingredients. It is done in 15 minutes ![](/images/e12_v1.png) Does your kids like apples in their lunch but wants them sliced up- well as you know apples turn brown in a matter of minutes so its not so easy to get your kids to eat the apples with brown on them- so here ![](/images/e12_v1.png) Here I go again with another Trader Joe's favorite - but as I sit here eating one, I just had to share. Trader Joe's frozen dessert section boasts many excellent choices (Chocolate Lava Cakes are ![](/images/e12_v1.png) Looking to get more fiber in your family's diet? Fiber One now makes yummy Yogurt options by Yoplait. Kids will never even know that it is any different. Somehow they cram 5 grams of fiber ![](/images/e12_v1.png) If you are looking to increase your fiber intake you should definitely try Fiber One's Country White Bread. You would never even know that there was fiber in it! Funnily, their slogan is "Cardboard?  ![](/images/e12_v1.png) This is so easy and so good. You'll get rave reviews from this one and I made it up. Ingredients: One package of your favorite brownie mix 8 oz cream cheese 1/4 cup confectioner's suger ![](/images/e12_v1.png) I don't usually write about recalls, but his is such a widespread recall that it had to be done. Please check your pantry and think twice about the peanut butter products in your cupboards. Some ![](/images/e12_v1.png) I find more great things at Trader Joe's! My latest find is their Pumpkin Bread Mix. Just add eggs, oil and water and in less than a hour (20 minutes for muffins, 55 minutes for bread) you'll ![](/images/e12_v1.png) Are you having company over during the next few weeks? I do! I've purchased 5 packages of Wind and Willow dip mix to get me through. I bought the following favorites: Bacon and Horseradish ![](/images/e12_v1.png) If you live near a Trader Joes, then you already know all the fun stuff that they carry. One of my very favorite and decadent desserts are their Chocolate Lava Cakes. They come individually wrapped and ![](/images/e12_v1.png) These soups are great to have on hand and I love them for a number of reasons. First - they are really tasty. These noodles are more flavorful and have a more satisfying texture than everyday dry noodles ![](/images/e12_v1.png) I love these things! Trader Joes carries super yummy chocolate covered pretzels in both milk & dark chocolate varieties. (I like dark). They are the little pretzels (like the Rod Gold minis) ![](/images/e12_v1.png) I just discovered that Ian's Natural Foods has a new line of Frozen Cheeseburgers (great for kids, but great tasting for anyone). They are along the lines of the White Castle cheeseburger (which are also ![](/images/e12_v1.png) I just found this great new yogurt (well, new to me, anyway) at Whole Foods today. It's called Rachel's Wickedly Delicious Yogurt. It looked interesting so I thought I would give it a try and ![](/images/e12_v1.png)
Fun Things to Do at Home ![](/images/sidebar/family-games.jpg) Fun games for the whole family ![](/images/sidebar/science-experiments.jpg) Making science into family fun ![](/images/sidebar/jokes-for-kids.jpg) Giving the little ones a laugh ![](/images/sidebar/arts-crafts.jpg) Fun, creative activities ![](/images/sidebar/brainteasers.jpg) Exercise for the mind ![](/images/sidebar/magic-tricks.jpg) Entertainment for the whole family ![](/images/sidebar/riddles-for-kids.jpg) Great fun when you're stuck at home
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