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Somersaults: An Awesome Sunflower Seed Snack

November 11, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 1 Comment

Thanks to Somersaults for providing complimentary packages for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own, as always.

Tim has a new favorite snack in the house, and it is also one of my top choices! In fact, even Darah loves to munch on these yummy sunflower seed snacks called Somersaults. Just check out her demonstration of love for the product below!

I first showcased Somersaults back in 2011, and since that time, we have purchased these delicious snacks quite a few times. They have also recently released the Cinnamon Crunch flavor, and it is most definitely my favorite! It’s a great choice for folks like me with a sweet tooth because it tastes great and only has 7g of sugar! It also has half the fat and more protein than a serving of almonds, making it an excellent choice for a healthy snack.

Somersaults can now be found in Target stores (woo hoo!) so the next time you are there, be sure to check them out. You will love them, I’m sure! Definitely check out the store locator to find your nearest retailer, and also be sure to follow Somersaults on Facebook for updates and promotions!

Snikiddy Snacks: So Good You’ll Swear It’s Junk Food (GIVEAWAY!!!)

May 22, 2011 · by Tiffany Merritt · 85 Comments

Did your parents ever call snacks Snikiddy snacks? Mine did. They also called them Scooby snacks. Because of those memories, I’m particularly endeared to the product I’m featuring today.

When we were without power for 6 full days, I quickly realized that it is really important to have a good supplies of shelf-stable snacks on hand, not only for Tim and me, but also for Darah. Fortunately, Snikkidy products showed up on our doorstep on day one of the outage.

I’m going to be honest with you; Snikiddy products taste like honest to goodness junk food. You know, those savory and salty snacks that you love so much but that are SO bad for you. And yet, they deceive! These products are BAKED (you will NOT believe that when you taste them, I swear). They also have the following attributes:

no preservatives (woo hoo!)
gluten & wheat free
no corn syrup
50% less fat than regular potato chips!
No trans fats
cholesterol free

Wanna hear the great flavors?

Barbecue
Southwest Cheddar
Sea Salt
Bold Buffalo
Cheddar Cheese
Classic Ketchup
Original Seasoning

I promise you, you aren’t going to believe your taste buds when you try Snikiddy products. If you or someone you know just can’t seem to shake the potato chip (or Cheetos) habit, give Snikiddy a try. You’ll be so glad you did!

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Mandatory entry: Tell me one snack you enjoy that feels like a guilty pleasure, but really isn’t!

My answer: I do enjoy having a scoop of peanut butter from time to time, and I stick to the more natural stuff so that all I’m getting is good stuff!

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Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

Tasty Brand: Awesome Organic Snack Options for Kids

October 18, 2010 · by Tiffany Merritt · 1 Comment

Once again, I’ve got a great company that you definitely need to check out if you have a baby who is ready to start solids!

Tasty Brand is a delightful company that offers organic baby cereals and baby foods as well as cereal bars and snacks for your toddler, child, or even yourself! Everything that they make is organic, too!

One product I didn’t get to try but that I’d love to highlight is their frozen baby food. This is the only company I have seen, so far, that offers this, and I think it is amazing! I’m so glad to see these as an option for moms and dads, because sometimes you are too short on time to make your own food, and it is always good to have a little something stashed away in the freezer for those moments! Grandparents and other relatives or caregivers can also keep these tucked away in the freezer for when baby comes over for a visit.

We tried two products in the Tasty Brand line, and love them both. First, we went for the organic fruit snacks. I was a little hesitant at first, worrying that Darah might choke on them. I had nothing to fear. Her little chompers went right to work on these! Also, they aren’t as chewy as most other fruit snacks out there, and dissolve in your mouth fairly quickly. I can also report from first hand knowledge that they are REALLY good.

Next, we went for the multi-grain baby cereal. Previously we used Earth’s Best, which offered very fine flakes. At least I always thought they were fine. And then I saw what Tasty Brand offered. You guys, this stuff looks like fish food! They are large flakes, but look more like snow than real food. It is the coolest thing! We keep baby cereals in our cabinet to help thicken up food for Darah. And you know what? I’d keep this stuff on hand to help thicken up our own food, too! Sometimes my soups are just too runny, and using Tasty Brand cereals is a great solution because you can add just a touch or a whole bunch, and the flavor is downright unnoticeable (this is a good thing, in this case).

Overall, I’m really impressed with the quality of food that Tasty Brand offers. I will definitely be purchasing their organic cereal bars in the future. What an awesome snack option. Darah eats a lot of cheerios and cheese, and these will bring some variety in, which I’m sure will make her happy!

Buy it!: Use the zip locator to find your nearest store carrying Tasty Brand, or purchase it on Amazon or Diapers.com. I think you’ll be really impressed with what you purchase!

Disclosure: I received complimentary products for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own. This post contains affiliate links at no cost to you.

Healthy Gourmet Snacks: Sahale Snacks

September 3, 2010 · by Tiffany Merritt · 253 Comments

Are you a snacker? I am a HUGE snacker…to a fault, I suppose. There was a time in my life when I was eating really well, but eating often, and that was the most effective way I ever found to lose weight. I would eat a little something every 30 minutes throughout the day. No joke! Maybe I should write a book about it and call it the 30 minute diet. I’d make millions… but I’m guessing there’s already a weight-loss book out there that champions that exact strategy. Now I’m curious and will have to peruse the diet section the next time I’m in a book store!

Anyway, back to snacking. It is very difficult for me not to snack, and it is really up to me to make sure that I have snacks around that are good for me. Whether it is carrot sticks or Oreos, I can assure you that I’ll be snackin’ on something throughout the day.
There’s a really great line of snack products that has come out that I want to tell you about. It is called Sahale Snacks. I would describe them as gourmet snacks made with nuts. From their site, “We use whole ingredients in their natural form – such as cashews, almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, macadamia nuts, and peanuts — and combine them with naturally dried and preservative-free fruits, then add fabulous ingredients like organic orange blossom honey, lemongrass, balsamic vinegar, Moroccan harissa, or pure ground Madagascar vanilla beans.”

Are you feeling hungry yet?

I had the opportunity to try out a few of their products, and I loved every single one of them. They have such an amazing array of flavors, but perhaps my favorite was the Tuscon Almonds. They are made with Parmesan and herbs and they are divine! They are also unlike pretty much anything else out there on the market. Also noteworthy are the Southwest Cashews and Pomegranate Cashews.

Sahale Snacks are sinfully delicious and yet surprisingly good for you. They are definitely a great snack to have at home, at work or in the car. They are available nationwide, and to find out exactly where you can get some, go to their store locator page.

Where to Buy Sahale Snacks

I have found the best selection of Sahale Snacks on Amazon. I love that you can take advantage of prime shipping options and get your healthy gourmet snack fix with ease there. Stores, at least for me, tend to be more hit-or-miss with the stock they offer of Sahale Snacks.
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Glazed Cashews with Pomegranate + Vanilla
Glazed Almonds with Honey + Sea Salt
Sing Buri Nut Blend
Valdosta Nut Blend
Sahale Snacks apron

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Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own. This post contains affiliate links.