This post is brought to you by Edy’s and The Motherhood. I was provided with product coupons and compensated for my time, but all opinions are mine.
Tim and I made a very fun recent discovery: July is National Ice Cream Month! That, my friends, is something worth celebrating. We are HUGE ice cream fans in my house, and love getting to try fun new flavor combinations. Edy’s (also known as Dreyer’s in some parts of the country) is one of our very favorite brands, thanks to the delicious taste, value pricing, and fun variety of flavors.
We recently tried out a selection of the Edy’s Limited Edition Flavors that are out right now. And oh my word, you guys, they are AWESOME!!! Darah seemed to enjoy Take the Cake the very best. It somehow has managed to put the exact flavor of a birthday cake, including a frosting swirl and fun sprinkles, into ice cream form. How did they do that?!
Over the weekend, after we put the kids to bed for the night, we decided to have our very own date with each other. We didn’t have to hire a babysitter to get some quality time in. We just needed our favorite ice creams and to head out to our back porch! We recently got some outdoor furniture (a first for us, even though we’ve been married for 11 years!). This was the perfect opportunity to break it in!
Here we are with our favorite Edy’s/Dreyer’s flavors:
I’m a big fan of 3 Stripes You’re Out, which is a delicious vanilla combined with blueberry and strawberry swirls. It is lovely to look at and even more lovely to eat!
Tim also liked 3 Stripes You’re Out, but felt an even stronger connection (as you can clearly see in the picture of him kissing the carton!) with Sunny Salted Caramel Pretzel. This flavor is available in the Slow Churned Ice Cream line at Edy’s. With the Slow Churned line, you get all the taste and ½ the fat (with ½ the fat and 1/3 fewer calories than regular ice cream). Sunny Salted Caramel Pretzel, it is a simply AMAZING combination of sweet, creamy vanilla ice cream, sprinkled with a pop of salty caramel and pretzel. I think we’ve all experienced the delicious combination of salty and sweet together. Edy’s has hit the nail on the head with this one. Tim and I both agreed that we’ve never had ice cream like this before. It was a winner!
After we remembered that we weren’t having a date with our favorite ice creams, but rather with each other, we really enjoyed our special date with each other and vowed to make it a regular habit. It was a beautiful evening. We felt spoiled by our great ice cream flavors. And we had UNINTERRUPTED conversations with each other. Definitely a reason to smile!
Speaking of a reason to smile, Edy’s is in the mist of a great partnership with Operation Smile, an international children’s medical charity, with the goal of making possible 500 reconstructive surgeries for children all over the world suffering from cleft palate, cleft lip and other facial deformities. Every two weeks, Edy’s has been posting content on their Facebook page giving followers the change to like, share, or comment, and in return, Edy’s makes a donation to Operation Smile! Edy’s will donate up to $125,000 to the cause this year (!!!) and they need your help to make it happen.
Be sure to visit the Edy’s Facebook page and start participating so that Edy’s can reach the goal and changes the lives of hundreds of children and their families. The campaign runs through September 31, 2013, so you’ve still got plenty of time to participate! If you are reay to smile, be sure to join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram, as well, using #ReasontoSmile.
Win it!: In celebration of National Ice Cream Month and the #ReasontoSmile campaign, Edy’s wants to give one Stuff Parents Need reader two coupons for free Edy’s ice cream!
Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my page.
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my babies jumping up & down on me to get me out of bed in the morning. it always makes me laugh!
Bryan E. says
Thanks for the giveaway…watching the kids play in the pool with Maxine, our Yellow Labrador Retriever.
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my kids are always doing something to make me smile, even when their bad sometimes its so funny I have to smile at thm
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For me its when my 7 year old runs up to me throws her arms around my legs and tells me she loves me which she does a lot
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ICE CREAM,,,ICE CREAM ICECREAM LOL!!!!!!!
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my girls !
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Ellie W says
My two little grandsons.
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My kids give me a reason to smile everyday!!
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My best friends that I get to talk to everyday 🙂
Kat Emerick says
The looks on my grandkids faces when I tell them I have ice cream.
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my children
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My kids, husband…and ice cream, of course.
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Carlie Bush says
My husband…and ice cream, of course.
Ed Nemmers says
Pizza and the music of Donna Summer!
Mya Murphy says
When my husband washes the dishes without me asking him to.
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swimming in the pool with my family makes me smile
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when my husband holds my hand i smile
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Animals wearing funny hats make me smile. So do people wearing funny hats.
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My newborn nephew!
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My kids make me smile!
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DeeAnn S says
Watching the kids play with their dogs in the back yard always puts a smile on my face. 🙂 Thanks.
liz l says
my husband makes me smile
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My son is my reason to smile.
Karrie Millheim says
The little things in life make me smile. I spent the day with my husband today and he works so much. this little bit of time made me beam all day
Brittney House says
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Em Darr says
The thing that makes me smile the most is having the whole family together…as the kids get older and older it is harder and harder to find a time that works for everyone. My favorite moments in life are when we are all together!!
Rose Santuci-Sofranko says
Walking hand in hand with my sweet hubby!
krystal wethington says
My four furbabies(my kitties)
Lisa says
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Anna H. says
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melina r says
my kids give me a reason to smile (when they are behaving)
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Just life in general makes me smile.
cassandra mccann says
my children
Terry Cross says
My grandchildren
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Tricha says
My nieces and nephews
Linda G. says
seeing my grandkids makes me smile, love when they come to stay over
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Justin bieber (:
Susan Smith says
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Janice Crespo says
Getting the winning email will make me smile – lots of milkshakes and ice cream sundaes with this prize – LOL
Jennifer says
My dogs always give me a reason to smile.
Virginia Rowell says
My kids make me smile. Especially when they tell me they love me.
Samantha Daleo says
My family and my fur babies make me smile every day.
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My kids give me a reason to smile.
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My cat purring makes me smile!
amy w says
my kiddo, especially when she says “mommy”
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my family always put a smile on my face
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Oh my grandson makes me smile!
Melissa Snyder says
My kids especially when I come home from work and their excited to see me.
Eileen Burke says
My kids usually make me smile!
nicole korson says
I got to kiss a sea lion at a state fair this week. Gross and wonderful both!
cassie says
definitely my husband is my reason to smile 🙂
Tiffany Mann says
I live within a 5 minute walk from the beach. Seeing the sunset over the Pacific Ocean makes me smile every time.
Tara says
my two boys
Robin says
A hug from my son makes me smile.
Kari Flores says
My kids give me a reason to smile everyday.
Kristie D. says
My cats give me a reason to smile. They are hilarious. Especially when Dixie chases her tail. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
al says
ice cream, of course
sylvia says
my family; i always have to smile with them around. 🙂
Catherine L says
my family 🙂
Steve R says
I smile because I just got into running.
Jenny says
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Snuggle time with my kids makes me smile!
kolpin says
after a long run, i feel so good that I exercised!
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Mairah says
Seeing my children get along and be nice to each other
mary j says
My 2 dogs: a golden lab and a golden retreiver waiting for me at the door when I come home from work.
takisha a. says
all the blessings and love from GOD make me smile.
Jen S says
My kids… when they are playing nicely together!
Christine says
my family
Shawndra Befort says
When my 9 year old daughter does as she’s told without complaining or talking back
Lindsay H says
My 17 month old son who loves to dance whenever he hears music!
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my daughter
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My doggie
Jessica Salonga says
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Cheryl says
Having a family that enjoys each other.
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a funny joke
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my crazy puppies
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My family
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Beautiful women
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my family
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Denise S says
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My children make me smile.
Mary Somerville says
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latanya says
when my son just gives me random hugs and kisses
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Merry says
When the dr. tells me all my cancer test results look great!
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My niece Stella
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Rachael Forsythe says
My family makes me smile
Debra Hall says
my cats each is so different and silly
Marcia Goss says
My granddaughter gives me a reason to smile.
June Lisle says
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Kyl Neusch says
im healthy
Lynnette says
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Stephanie Larison says
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misses g says
My son is definitely my reason to smile!!
Betty says
There is nothing like a new baby to bring on smiles and you don’t have to be related – HRH prince George and his seemingly normal parents truly made the world smile.
Don’t you think we could do without drama laden celebrities who demand $$ or at a minimum a boost to their ratings for a peek at their new baby?
debbie says
my son makes me smile.
Allie says
my family
Kim Kihega says
My kids give me a reason to smile everyday!
christine marie says
thanks for a great giveaway. my husband loves ice-cream and I love him so its nice to try to win something for someone else 🙂
Carol says
My husband makes me smile.
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Linda Lansford says
havind icecream at night is good
PAIGE CHANDLER says
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my cat boxing me
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my best friend who is always there for me
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Amber Rist says
I love it when my lil 18 month old girl says “hug” and hugs me for minutes at a time!
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Ice cream makes me smile 🙂
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My family.
Brenda Shreve says
my kids
John Sienkiewicz says
When my girlfriend and I go out.
gen says
when the cat and dog play together
Gennie Lancaster says
My daughter and niece!
Sue Hull says
My daughter and my nieces makes me smile. Also being cancer free 1 yr makes me smile too.I want to try that salted caramel pretzel ice cream.I’m going to have to look for that when I go shopping this wkend.Oh yum! Thank you 🙂
Tiffany Merritt says
Way to go! I love it when people kick cancer’s butt! 🙂 And yeah, the ice cream flavor is supery yummy!
vickie says
My grandson makes me smile
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My kids give me a reason to smile each and every day!
Patricia Hoffmeister says
Watching my 8-month old granddaughter.
Whitney Merrick-Grames says
My family : )
Erinn S says
Watching my son tackle a dripping ice cream cone!
Gayle J says
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Janet W. says
My grandsons give me a reason to smile every day!
Natalie Schilla says
Sweets in general make me smile but Ice cream is definitely my favorite!
lisa says
silly faces my kids make!
Candie L says
I love it when my babies succeed. Thank you
Gloria Walshver says
My family and my dog.
Karen Glatt says
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my daughter
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Pamela Halligan says
My kids make me smile.
HilLesha says
My family! 🙂
Dawn Monroe says
Family, friends and summer nights!
renee says
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Kristin Sawatzke says
My kids and fiance give me many reasons to smile!
chris z says
my dog makes me smile
Sarah says
The thought of meeting my daughter when she arrives!
mbrunello says
My daughter when she smiles and gives me a big hug(she’s a teenager)
Saver Sara says
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Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
anytime i see my kids smile
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diane says
going on vacation
Melissa Tippie says
My son always gives me a reason to smile! 🙂 Thank-you for a GREAT Giveaway!!
Carol says
Eating Edy’s Ice Cream !!! luv 🙂
kris m says
my dog greeting me after a long night at work
Holly W says
My family & all my pets
Michelle says
I have 2 children, and they make me smile, often..
Jeana O'donnell-Murphy says
My husband and two kids make me smile
Athena S says
My 4 year old Daughter gives me a reason to smile
Katie K says
my amazing family
Ann Fantom says
Watching my daughter catch fireflies gives me reason to smile
Melissa M says
My 3 boys!
Vanderbilt Wife says
Joshua’s big goofy grins, David’s silly noises and incessant puzzle-doing, and Libbie’s crazy song-and-dance routines make me smile every day.
Susan Christy says
I am one of the fortunate people that LOVES their job so much that I smile all day long. Then I go home and smile because my house is so cute and my doggies are so funny.
Lisa says
We love Edy’s too! (And Bluebell, and…..) I love Mint Choc Chip, but my husband is into the fruity flavors and Reese’s. We take turns picking out flavors in the summer (my husband is one of those weird people that only eat ice cream in the summer.) Crazy I know! lol.
Mary Happymommy says
My daughter makes me smile.