JRS
Always growing. I'm a graphic artist who enjoys jewelry-making and other crafts. Check out some of my creations at http://www.jrsjewels.etsy.com.
My other hobbies include baking, reading, social-networking, and technology.
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How I'll Spend My Tax ReturnI'm never at a lost for ways to spend my anticipated tax return each year, unfortunately I never get to use it on anything fun!
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Veterinarian's Friend or Foe?In emergency situations, I've gotten the harsh impression that veterinarians don't want to be bothered with saving one life when there are so many extra around. Would I be foolish to believe othewise?
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Trader Joe's Savory Thin Mini Edamame Crackers - Product ReviewIt's difficult to find something suitable that you can really enjoy eating freely when you're counting calories. Read on and see if you might want to give these delicious crackers a try.
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Conversations with the Fat Girl, by Liza Palmer (Book Review)When I approached the bargain book bin at Books-a-Million, I was drawn to this book based solely on it's brightly colored cover and the feet on the cover. The title made me smile and I knew this was going to be a fun read! Read on and see if I was right! -
Activia Banana Bread Breakfast Blend Yogurt - Product ReviewActivia Breakfast Blend is a creamy lowfat yogurt mixed with grains and served in bigger, heartier sizes than other Activia varieties. They have twice the protein than other regular lowfat yogurt and can help regulate your digestive system.
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Google Celebrates It's 13th BirthdayI've seen Google's birthday flagged as September 4th, September 21, and September 27th. Whatever day of the month it truly is, this year, 2011, will mark its 13 year anniversary!
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Safeway Select Super Premium Salted Caramel Butter Pecan Ice CreamCareful thinking went into the creation of Safeway's SELECT brands to make them a step above the ordinary. You haven't had Butter Pecan ice cream until you've had Safeway Select Super Premium Salted Caramel Butter Pecan ice cream!
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September 19th is International Talk like a Pirate DayA little history and how-to on International Talk Like A Pirate Day (ITLAPD) holiday. -
The HaikuA Haiku describing a Haiku
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Nabisco's New Fruit Thins Review - Chocolate Raspberry FlavorA new real fruit cookie with 8 grams of whole grain per serving. Surprisingly delicious! -
The 'Not Guilty' Verdict in the Casey Anthony TrialWe heard the evidence, but do we KNOW the Facts? AND, was there enough proof?
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Nabisco SnackWell's Rich Vanilla Creme Brownie Bites - Product ReviewNabisco SnackWell's Rich Vanilla Creme Brownie Bites are a moist new chocolaty little brownie treat.
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New Banquet Cheesy Macaroni & Beef - Product ReviewCheesy Macaroni & Beef is one of Banquet's newer inexpensive microwave meals.
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Kleenex Hand Towels - Product ReviewKleenex hand towels promises a clean fresh towel every time you need one, which may be practical, but is it green and economical?
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Lean Cuisine Tortilla Crusted Fish - Frozen Meal ReviewIf you like the flavor and texture of fried fish you may find that Lean Cuisine's Tortilla Crusted Fish can be just as satisfying.
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The Invention of Deep Fried BeerA lazy food inventor is rewarded for creating the ultimate fried carnival food! -
Product Review: Dole Fruit Crisp Bowls with Crunchy ToppingIf it's apple pie or some kind of fruit crisp or dessert you're craving, the Dole food company has a new fruit snack product that is sure to foot the bill.
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Product Review: New Soft Scrub Scrubby PadsBy eliminating the need for a bottled cleanser and extra scouring pads or brushes, dual-sided Soft Scrub Scrubby Pads Disposable Pads with Cleanser can make cleaning a little more tolerable!
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February 9 is National Read in the Bathtub DayI have no idea about the origins this day, but the question being asked around the blog-o-sphere is; 'Do You Read in the Bathtub?'
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Product Review: Paula Deen Scented CandlesIf you're skeptical about trying a out a new brand of candle, try burning it along with one of your trusted brands. I burned Paula Deen's Mystery Pecan Pie jar candle along with Yankee Candle's Hazelnut Coffee candle and experienced desert heaven!
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Chester's Butter Flavored Puffcorn Snacks by Fritolay - Snack ReviewWant the flavor of hot buttered popcorn without the problematic hulls and kernels? Read and see if you might like Chester's Butter flavored Puffcorn snack by FritoLay!
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Nabisco's New Peanut Butter Creme Cakesters Snack Cakes - Product ReviewNabisco Oreo Peanut Butter Creme Sandwhich cookies proved to be a pleasant surprise for me, but could I expect the same delight from Nabisco's new Peanut Butter Creme Cakester Snack cakes?
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New Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs Honey Maid Delight Bars - Cheesecake - Product ReviewWhat snack can satisfy your craving for cheesecake for a fraction of the calories and fat content?
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Kangaroo Brand 3 Cheese Omelet Pita - Product ReviewKangaroo Brands fills the need for a fresh, fast and healthy breakfast with their hand-held Omelet Pitas.
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A Thanksgiving Turkey's Double-Edged SwordTurkeys may get a pardon but it's no vacation
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Pure Protein's New Big Wave Orange Extreme Fruit Bar - Product ReviewPure Protein's New Extreme Fruit Bars are a fruity alternative to the typical chocolate covered protein bars and a delicious guilt-free low-fat snack!
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New Yankee Candle Hand Sanitizers - Product ReviewThe Yankee Candle Company now has Hand Sanitizers in some of your favorite Yankee Candle Fragrances!
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My Crack at Associated Content's Twitter ChallengeI should have known it would only be a matter of time until Associated Content would put Twitter 'out there' as a topic for a writing challenge. Here's what I found out by taking a stab at AC's Twitter challenge.
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ZonePerfect All Natural Indulgence Caramel Toffee Nutrition Bar: Product ReviewWith a silky whipped texture, 11grams of protein and 19 vitamins and minerals, the Zone Perfect Bar is nutritious indulgence!
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Limited Edition Variety Tastykate Pancake Krimpets - a Product ReviewNow Philadelphia's favorite baking company is putting a new spin on an old time favorite. Read on and see if you might like this new breakfast taste as an any time snack!
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DepressionThis resulted from something ugly and unexplainable that I saw last summer and it keeps coming back to mind.
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Tastykate - an East Coast PhenomenonFounded in 1914, Tastykake has become a true Philadelphia success story, with gross annual sales in excess of $280 million!
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General Mills Banana Nut Cheerios - Product ReviewGeneral Mills Cheerios cereal has a look and taste we may associate with childhood or as a some healthy, convenient snack food, but what happens to that good old standby when you change the flavor of it?
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New Nabisco 100 Calorie Oreo Dipped Delight Bars - A Product ReviewChocolate-y, 100 Calorie Oreo Dipped Delight Bars provide the crunch and chew you desire when you're craving something sweet.
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The Yankee Candle Company Lip Balm - Product ReviewNow you can enjoy the aroma of Yankee Candle's fragrances all day long without worrying about a burning flame!
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New Blue Bunny Sedona Frozen Yogurt Granola Sandwich Double Strawberry '" Product ReviewBlue Bunny uses some of nature's best ingredients like yogurt and granola to create yogurt treats that are lower in fat, but how do they stand on flavor? Read on and See!
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Nabisco Oreo Strawberry Milkshake Creme Chocolate Sandwich Cookies - Product ReviewA flavorful overview of Nabisco's Limited Edition Oreo Strawberry Milkshake Creme Chocolate Sandwich Cookie.
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Trader Joe's Low Fat Chocolately Cats Cookies for People: Product ReviewTrader Joe's Low Fat Chocolately Cats Cookies for People are a fun new twist on the regular 'animal crackers.'
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Peppermint NoseA dream I had recently, and tips on removing foreign objects from your nose.
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Naked Green Machine All Natural Superfood 100% Juice Smoothie - Product ReviewIf the idea of a fruit drink mixed with broccoli, spinach, and garlic doesn't seem too appealing to you, this review just may change your mind.
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Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats Little Bites Chocolate Cereal: Product ReviewKellogg's has jumped on the bandwagon and added chocolate to their whole grain cereal. Does chocolate go well in a whole grain, high fiber cereal?
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Nature's Own Light Honey Wheat Bread: Healthy Bread OptionsIn examining the various wheat breads that Giants carried, I found my best option to be Honey Wheat Bread by Nature's Own. Nature's Own also carries a regular wheat bread with the same calorie content.
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New Kraft Bagel-fuls - Frozen Breakfast Product ReviewKraft Bagel-fuls are available in Original, Strawberry, Cinnamon, Whole Grain, Chive, and now Blueberry Bagels Filled with Cream Cheese.
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Hands of My Father: A Hearing Boy, His Deaf Parents, and the Language of Love, by Myron Uhlberg - a Book ReviewThis is a memoir of Myron Uhlberg, a popular children's writer, and his life growing up with two deaf parents. -
Quaker Muffin Bars - Banana & Oat - Product ReviewInstead of having a high calorie/high fat muffin for breakfast, choosing a Quaker Muffin Bar may be a smarter choice. Read and see if making a snack of a Quaker Muffin Bar is right for you.
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New Nabisco Oreo Fudge Rings White Fudge Striped Cookies: A ReviewRead and see if you get the same satisfaction in these New Nabisco Oreo Fudge Rings White Fudge Striped Cookies as you do in the Original Nabisco Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies. -
Colgate Sparkling White CarribbeanCool Fluoride Toothpaste - Product ReviewMint and Carribbean Fruit flavor combined in a toothpaste? Can this combination actually be taste good in a toothpaste?
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Oreo Double Stuf Peanut Butter Creme Chocolate Sandwich Cookies: A Product ReviewAre Nabisco Oreo Double Stuf Peanut Butter Creme Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Worth Buying?
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Find Unadvertised Specials at These StoresShop these stores for unadvertised bargains at their clearance racks before checking for the same items in the regularly priced sections. -
January 3rd is Festival of Sleep DayAfter hectic end of year hustling to prepare for Christmas and New Year festivities Festival of Sleep Day is a well deserved day of rest that will help prepare for the upcoming new year.
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Dr. Praeger's California Veggie Burger - Product ReviewDr. Praeger's California Veggie Burger is all natural with no transfats or cholesterol.
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Tropicana Fruit Smoothie (tropical Fruit) - Product ReviewThis article reviews the deliciously satisfying Tropicana Fruit Smoothie.
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Review of Trader Joe's Kiwi BerriesKiwi Berries are a cousin of the better-known "fuzzy" kiwi fruit. Kiwi Berries are very nutritious and high in antioxidants, so much so that this powerhouse fruit is more like a vegetable. Read on to discover more interesting facts about the kiwi berry.
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Get Free Technical Support for Your Computer and Software!Macosx.com provides a complete consumer technical support for Mac, Windows and Linux, as well as for all applications that run on those operating systems and the hardware connected to the computers that run them
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Seven Fairies Blooming Teas from Tea of Life - Product ReviewChinese Artistic Teas, also called Blooming Teas, Artificial Teas, or Artistic Teas are beautiful and have health benefits to boot.
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Shopping the Bargain Bins at Giant FoodMy quest for finding bargains at the local Giant supermarket.
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Seven Pounds: Movie Review (No Spoilers)A secret is kept throughout the movie that will allow one man to change the life of seven strangers.
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Finax Good for You Muesli with Almonds, Oranges and Banana - IKEA Cereal ReviewGood For You all natural muesli from the fields of Sweden is a great source of fiber and protein AND it's low in fat!
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Eating Before Bedtime: What Can it Lead To?Eating before bedtime is said to be the cause of nightmares as well as weight gain.
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Maintaining Your Health During the Holiday SeasonTips for keeping healthy during the cold and flu season, with ideas for warding off germs when shopping, as well as ingredients for making your own alcohol-free hand sanitizer.
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Teavalize: A New Way to Control Your WeightTeavalize is Hollywood favorite for weight loss and health benefits. Regular people are enjoying this patent pending system it as well!
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Rissi Palmer: An Up and Coming Country SingerRissi Palmer is a new young African American country music singer.
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How Not to Have a Workplace AffairHow an opportunity for an affair can sneak up on you, what you can do to avoid it.
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Robert Pattinson: Star of Twilight, the Movie Based on the Stephenie Meyer Book SagaA closer look at the English model, actor, and musician.
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Hancock the Movie (with Spoilers)The correlation of the movie 'Hancock's' theme and the belief in a soul mate.
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Twilight by Stephenie Meyer: Book ReviewThis is my review of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight.
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Where to Shop for Twilight MerchandiseNo doubt Edward Cullen and the Twilight movie has captured the heart of tweens, teens, moms, and others in your life, so here are a few places you can go to look for Twilight related gifts suitable for everyone.
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Twilight the Movie: A ReviewHere are just a few of the issues I had with Twilight, the movie.
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Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer: Book Review (No Spoilers)This is my take on the first half of the book and why it may appeal to women of all ages.
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New Reese's Select Clusters - Candy ReviewNew Reese's Select Clusters are soft caramel and nuts, with Reese's Peanut Butter filling, wrapped in creamy milk chocolate! -
Stalking Irish Madness by Patrick Tracey: A Book ReviewPatrick Tracey journeys to Ireland to solve the mystery of his family's schizophrenia. -
Trader Joe's Very Mini Vanilla Meringues - Product ReviewThis article reviews Trader Joe's Very Mini Vanilla Meringues cookies. -
Trader Joe's Chocolate Decadence Cereal - ReviewTrader Joe's Chocolate Decadence Cereal does a better job of satisfying a chocolate craving with its 2 kinds of chocolate AND a chocolaty coating on its whole grain oats and crispy wheat crisps. -
Food Product Review: Junior Limited Edition Fruit CremesThese colorful fruity candies are a fun, new, spin on Junior's traditional Mint Cremes! This article gives the run down on the taste and nutritional content of this product, as well as provides some ideas for creative decorative uses.
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The Hobble Skirt and 7 Places You Can Buy OneThough not always IN fashion, the Hobble Skirt has BEEN fashionable to women since its beginnings. Read this article to see why and also to find out where you can purchase one.
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Panera Bread Potato Chips - ReviewPanera Bread Potato Chips have the same crunchy, hard, flavorful qualities as name brand kettle cooked chips. -
General Mills Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bars. - Review1 delicious serving of General Mills Fiber One Bar bar is delicious and has 35% of the Daily Value of Fiber. -
A Review of Trader Joe's Kettle Corn: The Snack that is the Perfect Balance of Sweet and SaltyTrader Joe's Kettle Corn is a gluten and cholesterol free snack that is sure to satisfy without the guilt. -
M&M's Premium Mint Chocolate Candies: A Luxurious ReviewThe M&M MARS company has come out with a line of Premium Chocolate Candies that are a 'Must Try!' -
Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars-Peanut: Snack ReviewWhen I ran across the 6 pack of the Peanut variety of Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars at Wal Mart for a mere $1.98, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to try them.
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Trader Joe's Barbecue Popped Potato Chips: A ReviewWith no cholesterol, Trader Joe's Barbecue Popped Potato chips are an almost guilt free snack!
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New Limited Edition Banana Split Creme Oreo - Snack ReviewNabisco's New Limited Edition Banana Split Crème Oreo cookie is not a favorite for milk.
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Quaker Mini Delights, Cinnamon-Streusel Flavor: A ReviewA co-worker offered me a pack of her Cinnamon Streusel Mini Delights, 90-calorie packs by Quaker, but I declined the offer. I must have also scrunched up my face while doing so because she began assuring me that they were really really good.
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Nabisco Nilla Cakesters: An Excellent Addition to the Cakester LineupNew Nabisco Nilla Cakesters make an excellent addition to the 'Cakester lineup.'
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Fig Newtons Fruit Crisps Snacks: Delicious Treats Are More Than CookiesIf you should find yourself in a grocery store, and you should happen down the cookie and cracker aisle and stumble upon a box of Nabisco's New Newtons Fruit Crisp Snacks, you should so grab it!
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Newman's Own Sweet Enough Honey Nut O's Cereal ReviewNewman's Own Sweet Enough Honey Nut O's Cereal is made with whole grain oats, honey, and other all-natural ingredients:
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New Lypsyl LypMoisturizer: A Healing Moisturizer with Natural IngredientsLypsyl LypMoisturizer is new and somewhat different from other lip balms. Read and see if this new healing lip moisturizer might be right for you.
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Following the Duggars' Example Could Lead to More Comfortable LifestyleIn this time of home foreclosures, increasing food and gas prices, the Duggar family of 19, is adding another baby. Will this family continue to thrive in a worsening economy?
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Healthy Choice Premium Fudge Bars: A Delicious Desert You Can Feel Good AboutHealthy Choice Premium Fudge Bars are low in fat and calories and taste good to boot!
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Green Giant's "Just for One" Vegetable Servings Make it Easier to Eat HealthierGreen Giant makes it quick and easy to eat healthier with their Just for One vegetable dishes. Individual single servings of microwavable vegetable trays means less work to serve your family's vegetable preferences for dinner.
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Razzberry Milk Chocolate M&Ms: Why Some Things Should Never Be ChangedIn recent years M&m's Mars Inc. has introduced M&M's with almonds, with peanut butter, and M&M's dark, but have they gone too far with their fruit-flavored M&M's?
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Trader Joe's Steelcut Oatmeal: Worthwhile for Health Benefits and ConvenienceTrader Joe's Steelcut Oatmeal adds convenience to an old-fashioned staple.
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Oscar Mayer Ready-to-Serve Bacon is a No-BrainerOscar Mayer Ready to Serve Bacon is real bacon, but with convenience and ease of use. It is fully cooked and can be eaten right from the package!
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A Review of Campbell's SpaghettiosAccording to USA Today, in 2004, Spaghettios began being sold under the name of Campbell Soup, which actually owns the Franco-American line. The product wasn't changed, only the brand.
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Review of Trader Joe's Greens with Envy: An Organic Mix of Green VegetablesTrader Joe's Organic Greens with Envy is a healthy low-fat, high fiber and protein mix of vegetables including, organic shelled edamame, organic spinach, organic green beans, organic broccoli florets, and organic asparagus tips.
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The CandleWatch: A Unique and Practical GiftHearth and Home Traditions, Ltd. and the Cake Candle company partnered for the Candlewatch® Automatic Candle Extinguisher for safer candle burning technology with many of America's popular jar candle brands.
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3 Musketeers with Mint Refreshes Love for Mint and Dark ChocolateI imagined and expected the overbearing flavor of strong mint as found in a Peppermint Patty candy would be the flavor of the anticipatory 'green' nougat in the new 3 Musketeers Mint Bar. Thankfully, I was wrong!
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The New Nestle Crunch Crisp Candy BarIf you like the Nestle Crunch candy bar, the new Nestle Crunch Crisp bar provides even more of what you like!
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Review: Hershey's Sweet & Salty Granola BarThe new Hershey's Sweet and Salty Granola Bar with Pretzels is an 'okay' snack.
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Trader Joe's Mojito Chicken with Black Beans and Rice: A ReviewTrader Joe's Mojito Chicken with Black Beans and Rice is labeled as a traditional Cuban recipe made of chicken marinated in a citrus sauce with rice, black beans and peanuts. I couldn't detect the peanuts in taste or form, but the essence of citrus gave it a nice flavor.
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Bob Evans Refrigerated Original Mashed Potatoes: A ReviewBob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes are a quick and easy fix for an everyday side dish. Even your pickiest eater, who may not be a great fan of potatoes in general, may find the homestyle buttery flavor a suitable side dish.
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Review of Trader Joe's Vegetable Bird's NestsTrader Joe's Vegetable Birds Nests is an entree or side dish of batter dipped, julienned vegetables.
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Review of Reese's Fast Break Candy Bar: Why It's My FavoriteThe Finer-quality characteristics of the Reese's Fast Break candy bar!
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Dryer Sheets: Some Lame, and Not-so-Lame UsesIn efforts to recycle and find another use for products, people have come up with some pretty creative ways to use products for purposes other than that for which they are intended. However, alternate uses are seldom worth the effort.
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Taking Action to Save the Environment on Blog Action DayThere are lots of simple unobtrusive ways we can all make small changes to aid in the future healthe of our environment. Check out this list to get some ideas on easy ways to make a difference.
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October 10 is World Mental Health DayRaising awareness and combatting the stigma of mental illness.
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Nabisco Oreo Cakesters: The Snack that Motivated Me to ActA few months ago, while rushing through the grocery store in an effort to make it back home in time for a favorite show, I came across a brand new snack that I'd never seen before.
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11:14: Film Fails to Make Lasting ImpactThe plot of this movie runs along the lines of the movie Crash, but fails to have a lasting impact.
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Hostess's Banana-Flavored Twinkies: A Brief History and ReviewThe return of the original Twinkie.
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Reese's Peanut Butter and Banana Creme Cups and One of Elvis' Favorite FoodsFinding out what Reese's Peanut Butter Cups have to do with Elvis Presley
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Another Perspective on Pet RentalMost may find the idea of pet rental a bit repulsive at best, but this company may have very well created a good thing in providing these animals another chance at life.
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The Popularity of ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions and Originals): Why So Collectible?An overview of Artist Trading Cards and Art Cards, Editions and Originals
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17 Biological Kids and Counting: Who Am I to Judge?Recently, the Duggar family of Arkansas welcomed they're 17th biological child into the world and EVERYBODY seems to have something to say about it!
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Cool Food and Wonderful People at Trader Joe'sBrowsing a photo-sharing website prompted me to make a Trader Joe's food run.