The Quinoa Chips from Simply 7 Snacks did not disappoint! They made an appearance at our Sunday family dinner with extended family and disappeared quickly – especially the barbeque chips! Since that night my four-year-old son has begged me to buy more of his favorite chips. Quite a compliment coming from my somewhat selective little eater. He even went so far as to save the bag and give it to me so that I knew what kind to get. That little man, who is now the biggest fan of barbeque quinoa chips, is in the middle of the picture below.

Those three little people are so important to me and as a mom I want to know what what I am giving them is healthy. We definitely love our sweets, too, but I feel so much better knowing what is going into their tummies. What I love about the Simply 7 Quinoa Chips is that they are:

Gluten Free Certified
Non-GMO Project Verified  
No Trans Fat
No Artificial Colors or Flavors
No Preservatives
Vegetarian
Vegan
Kosher

All the fun and crunchiness of chips without the preservatives! Plus I love that they are getting more quinoa into their diet. We are adding these chips to our summer staples for all of our barbeques and family gatherings. The quinoa chips come in all my favorite flavors – barbeque, sea salt, cheddar, and sour cream with onion.

Be sure to check Simply 7 Snacks out at their web-site and social media sites!

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You can buy on their web-site or in bulk from Amazon.com

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Simply 7 provided me Quinoa Chips to review.

What are your favorite snack foods?

What flavor of quinoa chips would you like to try?

Here’s what some other bloggers think about the chips, too!

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I received a KLUTCHmom box to review for this post. I was not compensated in any other way. This post contains affiliate links for the products I love! All opinions are mine.

As a mom, I am always looking for simple, easy ways to keep my little family healthy. Thank goodness for the Internet! I’m a big fan of on-line shopping. Should I have something shipped to my door or should I take my three little crazies to the store with me? Doorstep, please!

Lately I’ve been loving subscription companies like Kiwi Crate, Citrus Lane, and KLUTCHclub. This month I  had fun checking out the KLUTCHmom Box – love that it meets my mommy needs! Each month KLUTCHmom (don’t worry, they have boxes for just men and women, too!) sends out boxes full of supplements, nutritional bars, healthy snacks and beverages, personal care products, fitness DVDs or online memberships, and gift cards for fitness apparel and accessories that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Each box guarantees at least $50 worth of value for less than $18 per month. Love me a bargain that comes straight to my doorstep!

My box included:

• Queasy Pop Kids! – Will be trying these out as soon as the kiddos get sick … hopefully not any time soon!
• Kirk’s Original Coco Castile Soap. The soap came with a recipe so that I could make my own laundry soap – way cool!
• Doc Holder – This is perfect for in my shower! Keeps my razor out of the reach of little hands. Love it!
• Ola! Vanilla Almond 100% Natural Handbaked Granola. My breakfast typically consists of greek yogurt + granola + fruit. This granola was delicious. Loved the full size almonds. Yum!

• Smarty Pants Gummy Vitamins for Kids (2) – Both my six year old and my three year old love these vitamins and were begging for more. 
• Smarty Pants Gummy Vitamins for Adults (2) My husband and I were a fan of the taste of these vitamins.
• 3 months free unlimited access to Yoga Vibes – I haven’t tried this yet, but I love yoga so I can’t wait! It is a $60 value.
• Nature’s Bakery Whole Wheat Fig Bar – This was our favorite item from the box!
• Just Chill Tropical Drink. This refreshing drink helped me survive my gigantic coupon shopping trip Saturday morning!
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The star of the box for my family was the Nature’s Bakery Whole Wheat Fig Bar. My three year old has a refined (aka picky) palate and sometime it is tricky encouraging him to try new things. I dread buying an entire package of something at the store only to discover that no one in the family really likes the taste of it. Cortland loved the whole wheat fig bars! You better believe they were on my shopping list and I picked up another box of them at Smith’s  last week. Cort has already finished off that box and we will definitely get more! Healthy snack score! Sorry, no pictures because my little buddy scarfed them down too fast!

The KLUTCHmom box was a perfect fit for my family. There was something for everyone and we have a need for every item in the box. We found some new favorite projects that we are very excited about!

Be sure to KLUTCHclub out on facebook and twitter, too!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

What are your favorite fitness products?
Do you have any fun monthly subscriptions?

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This month’s Foodie Pen Pal box came all the way from Washington D.C. Thanks Kelly! Kelly kept my kids in mind while she was filling our box and the kids loved it. Jelly Bellies are a new favorite at our house. All three children had fun trying out new flavors and making their own tasty combos. I’m thinking we’ll have to get some more for our road trips and flights coming up! Easy way to keep the kiddos entertained!

My favorite item was the pure maple candies. I snuck a little bite before sharing them with the littles and they were melt-in-your-mouth divine. Definitely a great local treat from back East. The organic hard candies have been a nice item to have in my purse as well. My husband is a bit more excited to try out the Wasabi paste than I am, but the pure organic energy bar was perfect for me. He loves spicy! It was a fun box for everyone in the family!

Join in on the fun next month! I love trying new recipes and foods from around the country! Here is a little more info:

And now it’s time for some details about Foodie Penpals.  In case you’re a new reader, here’s a reminder of what the program is all about:

-On the 5th of every month, you will receive your penpal pairing via email. It will be your responsibility to contact your penpal and get their mailing address and any other information you might need like allergies or dietary restrictions.
-You will have until the 15th of the month to put your box of goodies in the mail. On the last day of the month, you will post about the goodies you received from your penpal! 
-The boxes are to be filled with fun foodie things, local food items or even homemade treats! The spending limit is $15. The box must also include something written. This can be anything from a note explaining what’s in the box, to a fun recipe…use your imagination!
-You are responsible for figuring out the best way to ship your items depending on their size and how fragile they are. (Don’t forget about flat rate boxes!)
-Foodie Penpals is open to blog readers as well as bloggers. If you’re a reader and you get paired with a blogger, you are to write a short guest post for your penpal to post on their blog about what you received. If two readers are paired together, neither needs to worry about writing a post for that month. 
-Foodie Penplas is open to US, Canadian & European residents.  Please note, Canadian Residents will be paired with other Canadians only. Same with Europeans. We’ve determined things might get too slow and backed up if we’re trying to send foods through customs across the border from US to Canada and vice versa. 

If you’re from the US or Canada and are in participating for July, please CLICK HERE (www.theleangreenbean.com/foodie-penpals/) to fill out the participation form and read the terms and conditions. 

You must submit your information by July 4th as pairings will be emailed on July 5th!

*If you’re from Europe, please CLICK HERE (www.thisisrocksalt.com/foodie-penpals/) to signup.

What local food would you want to share?

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My family is head over heels for all things Disney. From vacations to movies to toys – we love the mouse and all his friends. This Disney mania can all be traced back to my Dad. As a child he went to Disneyland with his family and he has kept the tradition going with us!

For my Dad’s birthday this year, we decided that he needed an extra special treat. Dad has never been a huge fan of traditional desserts – the way to his heart is Oreos! Father’s Day, birthdays, Christmas – Papa Scotty (as my children call him) always gets Oreos. Combing two of his favorite things was inevitable!

My Pinterest-loving self scanned Pinterest and found these darling  Minnie and Mickey Mouse Cookie Oreo Pops from Cooking Classy. So adorable, right? Click on the links to get the directions for her adorable Oreo Pops! Her pops are much fancier than mine. I love the concept, but found myself short on time. Instead of the vanilla almond bark and sprinkles (which would have been to-die-for delicious!), I opted for sparkle frosting straight off the store shelves. Here is what I ended up with:

My easy peasy version of Mickey Mouse Oreos requires four simple ingredients:

Double Stuffed Oreos

Oreo Mini Bite Sized Cookies

Red Sparkle Cupcake Frosting

White Cupcake Frosting

These are so simple to make!

1. Squirt the red sparkle cupcake frosting directly onto the Double Stuffed Oreo to make Mickey’s shorts. A little goes a long way! I used a mini spoon to smooth mine out a little.

2. Cut the smallest tip on the white cupcake frosting. This will make it easier to make your itty bitty dabs of white for the buttons on Mickeys shorts. A short little squeeze is all you need for each button.

3. Take apart the the mini Oreos to use for the ears. Scrape off the frosting and feed to your child helpers. They’ll love it! Press the single cookies into the white of the Double Stuffed Oreos.

4. Viola – quick and easy Mickey Mouse Oreos!

The Mickey Mouse Oreos were a hit with Papa Scott and the children. They were a hit with me because they were so easy to make!

What is your go to quick and easy treat?

Do you have any Disney fans in your house?

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