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Massive Recall On Frozen Food-Costco, Walmart, Trader Joes, Safeway & More!

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There is a voluntary massive recall on frozen organic and traditional fruits and vegetables sold at many stores including Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Costco, Safeway and more.  You can see the complete listing that was issued by the FDA HERE.

The food is being recalled by CRF Frozen Foods of Pasco, Washington in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These products may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in children, the elderly or in individuals with compromised immune symptoms. Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms of high fever, stiffness, severe headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea and nausea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

All affected products have the best by dates or sell by dates between April 26, 2016 and April 26, 2018. These include approximately 358 consumer products sold under 42 separate brands, the details of which are listed below. Products include organic and non-organic broccoli, butternut squash, carrots, cauliflower, corn, edamame, green beans, Italian beans, kale, leeks, lima beans, onions, peas, pepper strips, potatoes, potato medley, root medley, spinach, sweet potatoes, various vegetable medleys, blends, and stir fry packages, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, peaches, raspberries, and strawberries.

Consumers who purchased these products may return them to the store where they were purchased for a refund, or simply discard them. Consumers with questions may call the company’s consumer hotline at 844-483-3866, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.

 


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Discover The #WildSideOfFlavor With Jack Link’s

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Does your family love bold flavors? When they hear the word Jalapeño do they say, “BRING IT ON”? If your family is tired of flavorless sausage, Jacks Link’s can  satisfy their WILD SIDE. It is time for meat lovers to rejoice because Jack Link’s Wild Side Sausages are available at Walmart and come in great flavors like Original, Jalapeño, Cheddar and Bacon Jerky.

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Recently I was shopping in Walmart when I saw the Jack Link’s Wild Side Sausages in the Packaged Deli section. I picked up several packages. I knew my family would love them because they are crazy about bold, flavor-filled taste. I chose the Jalapeño, Cheddar and Bacon Jerky varieties. I really liked that they are high in protein, had no fillers or added MSG, no artificial flavors or colors and are made with premium cuts of beef & pork. I was happy to see they were also on rollback pricing and only $3.48 a package from now until Memorial Day! These sausages and brats are great by themselves or in a recipe!

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My family loves variety so I decided that we would make a great dinner of grilled Jack Link’s Wild Side sausage, peppers and onions sliders and grilled sausage and sausage, pepper and onion pizzas. I would serve them with a nice spring salad and fresh lemonade.

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The sausage cook up fast on the grill since they are fully cooked. To make the Sausage Pepper and Onion Sliders we first cut up 2 large onions.

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Next  we cut up red, orange and yellow peppers. You can use any type of peppers you want.

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We have a grill pan that is made for cooking vegetables on the grill, so  we used that to cook the onions and peppers. We put them in the pan,  added some olive oil and tossed them. Then we put the pan on the grill and kept a close eye, turning them every couple of minutes until they were done.

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We also had the sausage on the grill at the same time. The sausages were done first and inside we had coated different size pre-made pizza shells with olive oil.

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Then we added pizza sauce which we also bought pre-made.

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We added mozzarella cheese and then topped them with sliced  Jack Link’s sausage hot off the grill. We kept the kids small pizzas with just the sausage and added peppers and onions to the large pizza.

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Cooking pizza on the grill is fast and so you need to be watchful. My husband manned the grill while I made the salad. I also made the sausage, peppers and onions sliders.

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I cut large hero rolls in half and then stuffed them with sausage pepper and onions. We used all 3 kinds of sausage so that everyone can choose what they want.

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When you cut the sausage in slices or in half you can see whether it is cheddar or Jalapeño or Bacon Jerky so that is a plus.

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When the pizzas were ready it was time to dig in. We also made some homemade ice cold lemonade.

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Needless to say my family love this bold flavorful dinner, tons of variety and big on taste! It was something we will be doing again very soon. Has your family tried Jack Link’s Wild Side Sausage? I would love to know if you have and hear about your favorite recipe. Please let me know in the comments.


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Our Plan For More Family Movie Nights! #DataAndAMovie

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With a husband, 5 kids and an insanely busy life, I truly do not know how I would do all I do without technology. Our family is seriously “connected”. I love what technology has done for us, the doors it has opened, the lives we can touch and the lives that can touch us because of it. I can earn a living without leaving my home, no commute to some cubicle in corporate America. I have the ability to build my own dream and put my ideas in motion. The possibilities are truly endless. Technology not only opened those doors but it helps us all stay connected and on track. Smartphones are a given but with them we need a great data plan. What good is having a Smartphone if you are getting charged out the you-know-what whenever you use or go over you data plan.

I was at Walmart the other day and saw the newly lunched Walmart Family Mobile Plus Plan. This is a great new service plan that features Unlimited Talk, Text & Data; 10GB 4G LTE. Oh and to further sweeten the deal this new plan includes one free VUDU move per month per line.  All of that for only $49.88 a month! With a family like mine that can mean 5  free VUDU movies every month! Disclaimer: All prices for phones and plans included in this post are accurate as of the date of posting; however, these prices are subject to change. Please refer to this INFORMATION or your local Walmart for current pricing.

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Our son Ethan has been bugging us for a phone and frankly it is something we have been considering as he is getting more involved with extracurricular activities and playing on sports teams. As he gets older, there will be more sports and activities. It will make Mom and Dad feel better knowing we have a way to let him know if we are running late or a way he can call or text us with anything. When I was at Walmart and saw the great price they had on the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime, I picked it up. It was an amazing deal!

The phone is great, touch screen is very responsive, call sound is clear and crisp, phone is large enough to view recipes or photos in a good resolution. Music sounds great, could not be happier with it.

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With  all that data, I can do more and save more! When I am out shopping one of my favorite apps is Price Match.  That app lets me scan the UPC code of any product and in seconds tells me who has the cheapest price. Since most stores match prices, that app alone has saved me hundreds of dollars.  It really helps to have a plan like this because I use my phone so much.

I am always texting my husband a list of things to pick up at the store, texting my older kids, checking the weather when traveling, looking up  phone numbers, finding restaurants or stores when traveling and on vacation and so much more! There are so many uses for data and so a plan like this is so awesome! The free VUDU  movies, they are the icing on the data cake! A time to unwind and sit down for a family movie night is always a good plan. Oh and one rule-phones off!

We love the time to disconnect from our phones and spend that time connecting with each other and sharing a special movie together. We make a night of it with popcorn and movie theater candy. Hey I have even been checking out some great movie night treats on this Samsung Galaxy Grand via a Food App.

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Let me know if you are going to check out this great plan. If you do, feel free to let me know about any great movies you watched. With 5 free movies a month I can use those recommendations!

 


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Celebrate Summer with balance bare & Walmart — #BareAtWalmart #Giveaway

I know summer is here and you may be feeling that you should have stepped up your get fit routine way before it started.  Don’t beat yourself up, you can’t go back but you can start over Did you know that making some diet changes along with exercise can be easier than you think?  I was recently in Walmart and they have Balance Bar’s delicious and guilty tasting bare bars in special packs where you get one FREE bare bar and a coupon for $1 off in specially marked boxes like he ones below.  If you can’t find them in your store, they are available online, see the links below in this post.

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So you get 5 yummy bars for the price of 4 and you have  coupon to save $1 on another pack.  They come in great flavors like Mixed Berry which is my favorite and Sea Salt Caramel my next favorite flavor.  the bars are gluten-free, soy-free, vegetarian and non -GMO. The Mixed Berry Bars are also dairy-free and vegan.  Each delicious bar is only 160 calories and they really give you the energy you need to get your exercise routine in.

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Some great ways you can fit exercise in is to plan a hike, bike ride, swim time or long walk with your family.  Get it on the calendar at least 3 times a week and spend time together doing something that is good for everyone.  That is what I am doing this summer, my kids love bike riding, swimming and hiking and I am making sure we are taking the time to do those activities together.  My kids won’t let me forget thankfully and I love the time we spend together.  It is truly good for our body and minds. For more ideas check out Gabby Reece’s quick and easy workout moves HERE!

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How I Created A Nursery That’s A Jungle Of Fun-#MagicBabyMoments

 

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Living on a lake in a resort town, we do a lot of entertaining, especially in the summer. When you factor that we have 2 large homes on this lake, we get our share of company. Having five kids, we have loads of baby and kid gear,  so if someone forgets any baby gear or accessories, we have extras.  We decided it would be a good idea to help our guests out and make things as easy as possible when traveling with baby. We have a large home with many bedrooms so we thought about creating a nursery in one of the guest spaces.

The youngest 2 of our five kids were super close in age and both in cribs at the same time, so we had all the major pieces.  We decided to set up a crib and create a nursery space that will be a welcome relief to our visiting family with babies and toddlers.  We think it will be a huge relief to them  not having to stuff more oversized baby gear in their car or van when visiting.

I was in Walmart the other day and saw their Disney Baby bedding collection.  It was literally flying off the shelves it was so popular.  I spoke with an associate who told me that was why it seemed sparse.  I was lucky to find an adorable Disney Baby Lion King Jungle Fun, 3 Piece Bedding Set that would look great and was unisex. The set has accents of tan, aqua, ivory, green and brown that give me lots of decorating and painting options.

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I also picked up a coordinating super soft plush Disney Baby Lion King Jungle Fun Plush Blanket and Knit Beanie. The 3 piece crib set includes a dust ruffle, crib sheet and comforter.  Everything is affordably priced and perfect for a brand new nursery or as an easy way to update an existing one.

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Heading home I could not wait to deck out the crib with the new bedding.  I was impressed with the quality of the set. For such a small price, I didn’t expect it to be so nice. What a pleasant surprise to unpack the items and find the great quality. The darling appliqued comforter is a large 42″ by 33″, the fabric is a 100% polyester microfiber that feels great. The three pieces are easy to care for and are machine washable and dryable. The comforter is so nice and has one cub with a velvety feel that little ones will just love.

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The coordinating Lion King plush blanket is super soft and comes with a knit beanie with cute playful ears in a golden shade of yellow great for boys or girls.  The blanket is 30″ by 40″ and is machine washable and dryable for easy care which I love.  It will be easy to freshen the bedding between our little guests.

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I am in the process of going through and adding all the Lion King accents we have like the Pumba and Timon.  I have all of the characters in plush, even figurines. I am going to add to a cute little shelf I just painted aqua and will hang on the wall.  I still have a lot I want to do like paint the walls a shade of green and bring the changing table in too! I am a perfectionist so I want everything perfect but decided to just get going and get the biggest piece in and work around that.  I will update when it’s all finished.

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 I think the Disney Baby Lion King Jungle Fun 3 Piece Crib Bedding  Set and blanket with cap make an adorable theme for this new guest nursery.  What do you think?  Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments


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Ditch The Ick with New Dry Sprays #TRYDRY

Have you ever been getting dressed to go out and you put a shirt or dress over your head,  pull it on and just as you look in the mirror, your see it, icky white antiperspirant marks.  You run to the bathroom to wash it off, but it usually either gets worse or comes back when dry.  Even when I am fully aware and try to make sure not to do this, it happens.  Then, I am left scrambling for something else to wear or wearing a jacket or sweater to cover the icky smears.

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If you can relate to my story above, you might be glad to know that NEW Dry Spray Antiperspirants from Degree Men, Degree Women, Dove, Dove Men+Care and Axe, are available at Walmart.  These deodorants go on dry, no icky wet spay running down but totally dry.  If you click on the link above you can even see a video showing you how the technology works.  Now you don’t need to change your outfit at the last minute or cover up because the spray is invisible on you and everywhere else!  Dry Sprays also keep you fresh and dry for up to 48 hours so you can be confident even in situations that make you sweat.  So, are you going to Ditch The Ick?

 

 

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Batching Errands For The Win With Walmart & Pennzoil #DropShopAndOil

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I just finished creating the curriculum for a course I am teaching at SoFabU in Mastering Time Management.  One of the tips in the course is batching your errands.  I really don’t know anywhere I can batch more diverse errands than at a Walmart Supercenter.  It’s almost like a contest for me of how many things can be taken care of in one trip.  This past Saturday I dropped my van off at the Walmart Automotive Care Center and did a #DropShopAndOil.

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With the holidays behind us, it was time to catch up with some needed maintenance tasks on the vehicle that carries my family around all year.  An oil change with Pennzoil motor oil was the first thing on the agenda.  So driving the van around the back of the store to the Automotive Care Center entrance was the first step.  We then entered and stepped up to the counter to pick the service we wanted.   Penzoil 8

We had a very helpful associate named who assisted us and helped us pick the best Pennzoil motor oil for our van.

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All Pennzoil products help clean out sludge lesser oils leave behind. Pennzoil is engineered for complete protection that will allow you to drive an extra 550 miles per year vs a dirty engine. No other motor oil provides better protection from friction.

With the help of our associate we chose the High Mileage Vehicle Pennzoil and it helps reduce leaks and oil consumption in higher mileage engines.  It is specifically designed for new or late-model vehicles with over 75,000 miles, to help keep the engines running clean and going strong for a long time.  Walmart Auto Care Center Oil Changes are a lot less than I would pay at the dealership, so I save time and money!  Our Walmart Auto Care Center is open 7 days a week making it super convenient.

With our van in good hands, it was off to get the little guy a hair cut!

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Then of course we took a stroll through the toy department for some great shark theme toys.  Can you tell his newest interest is sharks?

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After that, off to grocery shop.

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After checking out our groceries, we went back to the Automotive Care Center to pick up our van.

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Starting on 1/21/15 you can save $5 off one 5-quart bottle of Pennzoil Platinum with PurePlus Technology. Click HERE For the Special Offer!  Hair cut, grocery shopping, and a well needed oil change with Pennzoil in one trip!  That is power batching errands for the win!  I would love to hear about your most successful batching errands adventures, leave  a comment letting me know!


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Shop Walmart For Rollbacks on Disney Planes Items Perfect For Last Minute Gifts!!! #PlanesToTheRescue

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Are you looking for the off button on the clock like I am?  I cannot believe how fast the days are flying by.  It seems it was Thanksgiving and now we are already at the last shopping weekend before Christmas.  I am so behind on absolutely everything.  If you are still looking for some last-minute holiday gift ideas, Walmart has Disney Planes merchandise on Rollback.

Looking for last minute holiday gift ideas? Delight the little ones in
your life with Disney Planes items now on Rollback at Walmart! All
items listed below are on rollback through the holiday season!
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Disney Planes Flight to the Finish Speedway ($24.97)

Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue Die-Cast Vehicles, 3-Pack ($14.97)

Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue Deluxe Talking Vehicle Assortment ($19.97)

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Let K-Y® Yours + Mine Help You Spice Up Date Night This Holiday Season!!! #YoursandMine

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Thanksgiving is over and I’m  a passenger on a speeding train, destination Christmas.  Do you feel like that too?  With everything I have to do, it can be overwhelming.  The decorating, shopping, cooking, baking and wrapping, added to my already jam-packed schedule, leaves me feeling like I can barely breathe.

I have come to the conclusion that I really need to remember that if I let all this stress get to me and  start neglecting the relationships in my life that no amount of decorating or cookies will make it okay.  I can get so caught up  with all the ideas on Pinterest and social media that make me feel if I don’t  have every corner of our home decked with picture perfect perfection,  more than 30 different kinds of homemade cookies in the freezer and every gift wrapped with handcrafted wrap, ribbons and tags that my family will need extensive therapy in the future.  In fact the exact opposite is true, when I remove the unrealistic expectations, I feel better and my family will remember the way we had fun together and not that I didn’t have 4 different trees up when they look back.  Who wants their family’s memories to be of an expertly decorated home and a mother who was short with everyone, lost her temper and never had time to relax and spend time with the family.

This season I am pulling the emergency stop on the train and getting off and leaving all my baggage on board.  I am going to focus on what I can do to enjoy the holidays with my family and not let stress, other people, the media or anything else make me think I am failing.  I am going to play in the snow and read with my kids and spend quality time with my husband.

In fact, I have a special K-Y® date night planned for us.  After the kids are in bed, we are going to unplug from our computers, smart phones and tablets and I am going to make us some gourmet hot chocolate, some decadent chocolate cake and bring our one of our favorite word games.   In front of a roaring fire on a cold December evening we will have time to laugh and play and connect.  I can find just what I need at Walmart and I am good to go. Check out the date night pack available at Walmart HERE!

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Of course I will beat the pants off my husband but don’t let him know that.  When that happens I have another special surprise up my sleeve, K-Y® Yours + Mine. With K-Y® Yours + Mine the fun and games won’t end with our board game but will continue long after, upstairs in our bedroom.  I am sure you get the idea and I won’t give you any more details.  A night like that will allow us to focus on our relationship, the foundation of our family.

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If we put our relationship on the back burner, we are not doing our marriage or our kids any favors.  Taking the time will only make our relationship stronger which has a ripple effect through our home and family.  So when I say we intend to spice things up this season, I mean more than baking gingerbread cookies.

K-Y® Yours + Mine will be shipping new product to stores in January 2015 that will include a free meal for 2, delivered to you door from PEACHDISH.com and a $5 VUDU Movie Credit that streams right into your home ($50 Value).  Given that January leaves most people feeling depressed that the holidays are over and with a mountain of bills to pay, this could be just what is needed to rise above the post holiday blues.  For more information visit K-Y.com.

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Excuse me I need to go, my train just stopped and I am off light as a feather leaving all that heavy baggage behind.  Want to join me?  Just pull the emergency stop cord and get off!

 


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Save On Suave Split End Rescue Shampoo & Conditioner At Walmart Now!!!

Do you struggle with split ends?  I sure have and have ended up cutting several inches off my hair to make it look healthier.  Split ends make hair look so unhealthy and really are an eyesore.  It may seem drastic to cut several inches off but that seems to be the only way to get back to healthy looking hair.  However, it will just happen again in most cases and so the scissor may become your best friend.  There is something else you may want to try and that’s Suave Split End Rescue Shampoo and Conditioner.  Right now they are on Rollback at Walmart for only $2.50 each!

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