Showing posts with label Dole. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dole. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Tomorrow (well today actually) is the first day of school for the teens and tween, can someone say Hallelujah…not that I’m celebrating or anything and in the spirit of back-to-school I thought I’d share a few lunch-packing tips with y’all, courtesy of Dole Fruit Bites…
- Leverage last night’s leftovers. Add instant rice to leftover chicken or transform leftover steak into a hearty chili
- Share a smile. Cut sandwiches into different shapes with cookie cutters, or write a note on a napkin
- Camouflage healthy snacks. Dole Real Fruit Bites are made from real dried fruit, coated with yogurt and sprinkled with toasted whole grain oats – Kids won’t be trading this snack
- Keep it cool. Think outside the thermos, and try freezing a yogurt cup or a juice box
- Snack attack. Grab snacks for your desk drawer or purse so you can have a quick bite
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
One of the biggest struggles I find myself having with my children, especially my older children, is getting them to snack healthy! Between the endless supply of sugary snacks on the grocery store shelves and their sneakiness when it comes to getting their hands on those snacks, it’s not always easy to make sure that they are snacking as healthy as I would like them to.
When I was asked to try Dole Real Fruit Bites I was excited to see if my children would choose them in place of the normal sugary snacks that they usually go for. When I received the Real Fruit Bites I put them on the kitchen counter and waited to see which of the kids would choose them as an after school snack, it didn’t take long before Lil Man tore into a pack (expecting raisins) and came to me with this confused, yet surprisingly happy look on his face…I think that meant he liked them!
For those of you who don’t know, Dole Real Fruit Bites are real dried fruit bites covered in yogurt and sprinkled with toasted whole grain oats and at only 80 calories, these fruit bites are the perfect snack option for everyone from hungry toddlers to dieters in need of a little sweetness! Available in Apple, Pineapple and Mango, Dole Real Fruit Bites are perfect for snacking on the go or for night owls like me, they are a great alternative to left over Easter candy at 1 am!
We received the Dole Apple Real Fruit Bites to review and I have to tell you, it was a huge hit at our house! All of my kiddos love fruit (thank goodness) and apples are their favorite! I left the Dole Real Fruits Bites on the kitchen counter where the older kids’ after-school snacks are usually stashed…it didn’t take long for the kiddos to start snacking on the Dole Real Fruit Bites and then commenting on the new yummy snack!
All of the kids loved the Apple fruit bites, as a matter of fact, they’ve liked them so much that they’ve requested them on almost every shopping trip since! Given the fact that my children love Dole Real Fruit Bites and the fact that they are so not a diet deal breaker, I don’t so much mind that my kiddos ask for them often…it gives me a great excuse to buy them…a total win-win!
Dole Real Fruit Bites also has this really great promotion taking place on the Dole Facebook Fan Page…check it out!
Dole is pleased to launch of the new Dole Real Fruit Bites Facebook application, “3 Steps to True Bliss.” In just three simple steps, your readers have the opportunity to enjoy a moment of bliss by
choosing a dream escape, packing a virtual bag and sharing a postcard with friends. They can then enter for a chance win a dream destination getaway, making their virtual plans a reality!
choosing a dream escape, packing a virtual bag and sharing a postcard with friends. They can then enter for a chance win a dream destination getaway, making their virtual plans a reality!
You can pick up Dole Real Fruit Bites at grocery stores nationwide!
WIN IT!
One Misadventures in Baby Raising is going to win a MONTH’S supply of Dole Real Fruit Bites! Details on how to enter are below, enter using the Rafflecopter widget below!
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Disclosure: I received the product(s) mentioned above to facilitate my review.//all opinions are my own!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Alright y’all we’re back with our Summer Must-Haves and this weeks theme is my absolute favorite summertime activity…Backyard BBQ!
Now I don’t know about you, but in my neck of the woods BBQ’s are a rite of passage and a regular occurrence in the summer! I love the chance to spend time with family and friends, watch all of the kids play, play some corn hole and eat some fantastic food!
Today I am featuring one of my absolute favorite summertime treats…Smoothies! Thanks to DOLE I had the chance to make lots of great smoothies and share them with the people I love most! With DOLE Frozen Fruit making great tasting, frosty smoothies was a breeze! DOLE has a huge selection of their Frozen Fruit: blackberries, strawberries, sweet cherries, mango (a personal favorite), pineapple, raspberries, peaches, mixed berries, mixed fruit, and tropical fruit. I also have some great tips from DOLE on using their Frozen Fruit!
· Using DOLE Frozen Fruit is a more economical way to cook since you can use a little and save the rest for later, ensuring nothing goes to waste!
· DOLE Frozen Fruit is more uniform in size and flavor, which optimizes recipe outcomes.
· DOLE Frozen Fruit is ideal for toppings, baking, fruit salads or simply as a healthy snack.
· DOLE Wildly Nutritious Heart Healthy Mixed Fruit is a colorful mix of pineapple, strawberries, peaches, honeydew and mangoes.
· DOLE Wildly Nutritious Immunity Blend - Tropical Fruit is a delicious mix of pineapple, mango, golden kiwi, papaya and strawberries.
· DOLE Wildly Nutritious Antioxidant Blend is a nutritious mix of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. Each serving of DOLE Wildly Nutritious Antioxidant Blend provides double the industry standard of effective antioxidant activity.
Even though our local grocery store didn’t have a very big selection of the DOLE frozen fruit we were able to pick out a few varieties to make our Smoothie Party a hit! One of our favorites was a Blueberry/Strawberry mix…it was awesome. Of course, the Mango was out of this world too! One of my favorite things about the DOLE Frozen Fruit is that is comes in re-sealable packages, which makes it super easy to use small amounts and store the leftovers with no hassle! DOLE also has tons of great Smoothie recipes on their website, here are a few of my favorites!
Orange Peach Smoothie
As you can see, my kiddos were loving the DOLE Smoothies! How would you like to win some DOLE frozen fruit to make some delicious DOLE Smoothie’s of your own? Well, 5 (yes five) Misadventures in Baby Raising readers are going to win coupons good for FREE DOLE Frozen fruit!
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This giveaway ends on Tuesday August 10, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST. One winner will be chosen via Random.org and posted in a separate winner’s post. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me and claim his prize, failure to do so will result in winner forfeiting his prize and me choosing a new winner!
*I received free product coupons, ITunes GC, and other necessary supplies for my DOLE Smoothie Party in order to facilitate my review*
Now I don’t know about you, but in my neck of the woods BBQ’s are a rite of passage and a regular occurrence in the summer! I love the chance to spend time with family and friends, watch all of the kids play, play some corn hole and eat some fantastic food!
Today I am featuring one of my absolute favorite summertime treats…Smoothies! Thanks to DOLE I had the chance to make lots of great smoothies and share them with the people I love most! With DOLE Frozen Fruit making great tasting, frosty smoothies was a breeze! DOLE has a huge selection of their Frozen Fruit: blackberries, strawberries, sweet cherries, mango (a personal favorite), pineapple, raspberries, peaches, mixed berries, mixed fruit, and tropical fruit. I also have some great tips from DOLE on using their Frozen Fruit!
· Using DOLE Frozen Fruit is a more economical way to cook since you can use a little and save the rest for later, ensuring nothing goes to waste!
· DOLE Frozen Fruit is more uniform in size and flavor, which optimizes recipe outcomes.
· DOLE Frozen Fruit is ideal for toppings, baking, fruit salads or simply as a healthy snack.
· DOLE Wildly Nutritious Heart Healthy Mixed Fruit is a colorful mix of pineapple, strawberries, peaches, honeydew and mangoes.
· DOLE Wildly Nutritious Immunity Blend - Tropical Fruit is a delicious mix of pineapple, mango, golden kiwi, papaya and strawberries.
· DOLE Wildly Nutritious Antioxidant Blend is a nutritious mix of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. Each serving of DOLE Wildly Nutritious Antioxidant Blend provides double the industry standard of effective antioxidant activity.
Even though our local grocery store didn’t have a very big selection of the DOLE frozen fruit we were able to pick out a few varieties to make our Smoothie Party a hit! One of our favorites was a Blueberry/Strawberry mix…it was awesome. Of course, the Mango was out of this world too! One of my favorite things about the DOLE Frozen Fruit is that is comes in re-sealable packages, which makes it super easy to use small amounts and store the leftovers with no hassle! DOLE also has tons of great Smoothie recipes on their website, here are a few of my favorites!
Orange Peach Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 cups DOLE® Fresh Frozen Peaches
- 1 carton (8 oz.) nonfat vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Dash ground nutmeg
Directions
- Combine orange juice, peaches, yogurt, ice cubes and nutmeg in blender or food processor container. Cover; blend until thick and smooth. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz.) DOLE® Crushed Pineapple, undrained
- 1 cup vanilla nonfat yogurt
- 1 medium, ripe DOLE Banana, quartered
- 1 cup DOLE Pineapple Juice
- 1/2 cup DOLE Fresh Frozen Strawberries or Raspberries
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Directions
- Combine crushed pineapple, yogurt, banana, pineapple juice, strawberries and ice cubes in blender or food processor container. Cover; blend until smooth. Garnish with strawberry and banana slice, if desired.
As you can see, my kiddos were loving the DOLE Smoothies! How would you like to win some DOLE frozen fruit to make some delicious DOLE Smoothie’s of your own? Well, 5 (yes five) Misadventures in Baby Raising readers are going to win coupons good for FREE DOLE Frozen fruit!
Win it:
To be entered in this giveaway simply tell me which DOLE Frozen Fruit you would love to try (from the list above.) This is mandatory and must be completed before any extra entries are eligible!
Extra Entries:
Please leave separate comments for each additional entry!
Follow MIBR via GFC, RSS Feed, or Email: 2 extra entries eachGrab my button: 2 extra entries
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This giveaway ends on Tuesday August 10, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST. One winner will be chosen via Random.org and posted in a separate winner’s post. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me and claim his prize, failure to do so will result in winner forfeiting his prize and me choosing a new winner!
*I received free product coupons, ITunes GC, and other necessary supplies for my DOLE Smoothie Party in order to facilitate my review*
Friday, April 16, 2010
Calling all of you fabulous home cooks…I have a great contest for you to check out from Dole!
Starting today (Friday April 16, 2010) you can enter your original signature entree into the California Cook-Off for a chance to win the ultimate cooking experience. Entering is easy…just submit your own original recipe with seven ingredients or less that spotlight Dole Canned Fruit or Juice. Five finalists will win a 4-day 3-night, all expense paid trip to Los Angeles where they will get the ultimate cooking experience and swap cooking tips with celebrity chef Ben Ford, $1000 cash, and placement of your recipe on 1000s of Dole Canned Fruit or Juice labels. So put your thinking caps on, grab some yummy Dole products, and get creative! To help you get your creative juices flowing Dole is offering one Misadventures in Baby Raising winner some VIP coupons for free Dole products!
Win it: To be entered into this giveaway please tell me what your favorite Dole product is and if you plan to enter the California Cook-Off….this is mandatory and must be completed before any extra entries are counted!
Extra Entries: Please leave separate comments for each extra entry.
Follow Misadventures in Baby Raising via Google Friend Connect…2 extra entriesThis giveaway ends on Friday May 30, 2010 at 11:59 PM EDT. One winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced in a separate post. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me and claim their prize, failure to do so will result in winner forfeiting their prize and me choosing a new winner.
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Blog about this giveaway with links to this post and the California Cook-Off…5 extra entries
VIP coupons were provided to me by Dole for this review.
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