Summer Snack Ideas - Popcorn, Indiana

~This review was made possible by Popcorn, Indiana~

Summer brings out the picnics, parades, barbeques and fireworks and with it lots of fun snacking. Popcorn, Indiana, maker of delicious, whole grain snacks wants you to reach for the red bag this summer season with some classic summer flavors.

Here is a little more info on the company itself:

We are wildly fanatical about healthier, whole grain snacking. Our mission is to make the best tasting better-for-you snacks on the planet. We have our own facility, filled with honest-to-goodness corn that is specifically grown for popping. We have special kettles that are filled, by hand, one scoop at a time, by real people, who are carefully producing, oh-so-lovingly, the greatest popcorn you’ve ever had. That sentence had a lot of commas, so you know we’re serious. We have popcorn chefs who do nothing but dream up fantastic flavor combinations. What a gig! We live and breathe whole grain snacking!

Sounds like a company I don't mind supporting!

New! American Cheese Popcorn – Made with all American cheese, this traditional flavor is sure to be a favorite for all members of the family. It’s bold, creamy and tastes incredible, especially when combined with our all-natural, hand-selected popcorn. 

Caramel Popcorn – Munch on a perfect blend of warm, buttery caramel draped over fresh, crunchy popcorn. Crafted in small batches, this treat is ideal for those looking for a sweet snack.  
 

New! Classic BBQ Chip’ins – What’s a Fourth of July celebration without a little barbeque? Baked with a smoky, rich flavor and crunch you crave, the BBQ variety is simultaneously rare and well done. 

I got several bags to share with my friends and family at the many get-togethers we have throughout the summer. Let me just say that they were all delicious and did not last long. There were no chipins available at the store I went to but I hope to try those next as they sound super yum!

They have so many flavors to choose from. I am partial to kettlecorn, so much so I could eat the entire bag in one sitting if I let myself! Husband likes the movie theater popcorn and Big Sis loved them all.

Just yesterday we had some of the kettlecorn during one of our movie nights. So tasty and just enough sweetness to make it the perfect snack.

Pick up a bag and try it for yourself. All the ones I have tried are super tasty  and they would make a great addition to any 4th of July parties you might be having or attending. Don't forget they are all natural and gluten free too!

Connect: You can connect with Popcorn, Indiana on Facebook and/or @Popcorn_Indiana on Twitter!

Buy It! You can find a location near you using the Where to Buy link on their website.

I received a sample product for this review. All opinions are my own and/or my family's, take it or leave it. Click here to view my whole disclosure policy.

Bump Ahead: Tiny Tillia Hooded Towels

Welcome to our Bump Ahead: An Outnumbered Baby Shower Event! We are celebrating the new lives growing inside of two of our own writers, Anne and Shay; as well as the four {yes, you read that correctly} boys growing inside of my sister in law! From May 1st through July 1st, we will be sharing some of our top baby gear picks and great Baby Shower Gift ideas with you! Be sure to check back often for our latest finds and a chance at some awesome prizes!

~This feature was made possible by Tiny Tillia~

It's been years since I had a baby in the house - too many years, in fact. However, I remember one of my favorite accessories for my boys were their hooded bath towels. I just always felt that their poor little head would get too cold if I used our regular towels. Instead, I collected a stash of hooded towels to dry them and keep them warm. Of course, they looked adorable in them too!

When I had a chance to feature some towels from Tiny Tillia in this event, I was stoked. I just knew they would be perfect for my sweet little nephews!

My favorite for the boys is the Bee towel, just adorable! These towels are soft and actually quite big compared to other hooded towels I've sen. These could be used for toddlers at the beach too!

There are a variety of different styles to choose from, which you can buy online at AVON or through your AVON Independent Sales Representative. Availability varies per campaign and these are currently not available on their website. However, if you have a rep, ask her/him about them and I'm sure they can provide you with answers.

I came across these cute little Tiny Tillia Bath Mitts while looking for the towels. Aren't they just adorable? I have got to get in touch with my rep and order some of these for the lil' guys too!

I received a sample product for this review. All opinions are my own and/or my family's, take it or leave it. Click here to view my whole disclosure policy.

Qoileez! Review

~This review was made possible by Qoileez~

When it comes to fashion, at Qoileez! we're into everything from edgy and trendy fashion, to cute celebrity inspired, to casual surf & skate style, to pretty girly designs. We love having fun with fashion, trying new trends, in an affordable way. 

Have you heard of Qoileez!? You've got to try them! Qoileez! is made of stretchy plastic- you can add them to your hair...you can put them on your pencils and add some flare... is there a knitter in the house? Yes, you can even add them to your knitting needle's! Qoileez are sure to be a hit!

Check out this YouTube video to see how people of all ages are using them, and how easy it is to use them(even with long fingernails:))

We have truly been enjoying these little twisty guys around our house. I've mentioned before how I am constantly on a lookout for hair accessories for my daughter. Her hair is long and very thick, most of the time I pull her hair back with the little tiny elastics. I thought Qoileez would fit perfectly around the elastics...they did!

 I told you her hair was thick! I could only get the coil around twice, and it still looks cute, that's the great thing about Qoileez!

I wanted to show you an up close photo so you can see just how adorable these are! There are endless possibilities for your hair! 

Choose from a wide varieties of colors and patterns such as: dots, stripes, stars, animal prints, and surprise mixes! They are sold in basic packages of seven for $4.99 or deluxe packages of 14 for $7.99.

Other clever ideas:

• Hair accessories
• Pencils
• eyeglasses
• chopsticks
• knitting needle
• Fur styles for pets-Yes you can even use them on your pets!

Connect: 

You can connect with Qoileez on Facebook, Pinterest and/or @qoileez on Twitter! 

Buy It! 

You can buy the small or large packs for $4.99-$7.99. 

 I received a sample product for this review. All opinions are my own and/or my family's, take it or leave it. Click here to view my whole disclosure policy.

Bump Ahead: Suri the Octopus and Friends Teething Toys and Roving Cove Safe Corner Cushions Review and Giveaway

Welcome to our Bump Ahead: An Outnumbered Baby Shower Event! We are celebrating the new lives growing inside of two of our own writers, Anne and Shay; as well as the four {yes, you read that correctly} boys growing inside of my sister in law! From May 1st through July 1st, we will be sharing some of our top baby gear picks and sharing great Baby Shower Gift ideas with you! Be sure to check back often for our latest finds and a chance at some awesome prizes!



~This review was made possible by Mayapple Baby~

I received a package from Mayapple Baby filled with Suri the Octopus and Friends nautical themed silicone teething toys and 16-piece childproofing Roving Cove Safe Corner Cushions. 

The Suri Story

Suri the Octopus met The Anchor and

The Wheel oneDay in some faraway sea

and now they are traveling

the world together.

Each character has multiple bite sensory points and textures.  They were designed to reach both front and back teeth, and they are easy to grip.  The main character, Suri, is a concave shape that fits in baby’s hands with multiple biting sites.  The Anchor has six biting sites and three different textures.  The Wheel has twelve biting sites, and two different textures.  They are perfect for marine themed play toys that inspires imagination.  The best part is they are non-toxic and made of 100% food-grade silicone.  Not to mention they are BPA free, Phthalates free, and they meet or exceed safety standards.  Suri the Octopus and Friends come in two colors blueberry and lemon.  I chose blueberry since I found out that I am having a boy.  My daughter’s loved them (7, 3) and played with them for days.

Roving Cove Safe Corner Cushions:

The 16-piece childproofing Roving Cove Safe Corner Cushions are soft and durable.  They have secure adhesion stickers that even stick to brick.  Not to mention they are fire retardant and non-toxic.  When I had my first child we got rid of all our coffee and end tables.  All we have left is our brick fire place with sharp corners.  Even our kitchen table and counter tops have rounded corners. 

Directions for Use:

1.    Dry and wipe surface area of the sharp corner.

2.    Apply double-sided tape firmly into place.  You will need to cover all four inner surfaces of the cushion

3.    Remove the tape backings and push cushion snugly into place.

4.    Press all sides of the cushion firmly for several seconds.

Yes, they really do stay.  As I mentioned I stuck mine to our brick fireplace and I have no doubt they will stay.  However, they are best for one-time use only.

Connect: You can connect with Mayapple Baby on their website, facebook, or twitter.

Buy:  You can purchase Suri the Octopus and Friends Teething Toys on Amazon for $ 19.99 and Roving Cove Safe Corner Cushions for $ 21.99 on Amazon.

The Giveaway: How would you like to win one of each? I have one Suri the Octopus and Friends Teething Toy and a 16 piece Roving Cove Safe Corner Cushion set to give away to one lucky contestant! To enter the giveaway please follow all of the directions below! If you don't follow the rules, you can't win!



I received a sample product for this review. All opinions are my own and/or my family's, take it or leave it. Click here to view my whole disclosure policy.