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Well, well, well. Look who just rolled up on our doorstep!

Our Elf on the Shelf, Owen, is back for his second round with our family, and we are just tickled to see him. Looks like he got a sweet ride while he was away, and he even brought a few provisions.

I see that he brought some peppermint chunks for himself, which is fitting since candy is one of the four food groups (you may recall that the other three are candy canes, candy corn and syrup).

But what’s this I see? Has Owen brought a gift just for me???

Owen knows that while his boss is St. Nick, his business partner for the next month is yours truly, and try as I may this time of year, I can’t survive on candy alone. I need good-for-you choices, and in particular, some protein in my belly to boost my energy and to give me the strength of Beyonce, which is what anyone with an Elf on the Shelf needs to get through an entire month of pint-sized mischief.

The V8 Protein Bar is loaded with healthy components, and I’m pleased to report it has a great flavor, as well (chocolate peanut butter? Yes, please!). One bar will net me 10g of protein and 5g of fiber.

While my Elf on the Shelf brought me my V8 Protein Bars, if yours was not quite as generous and you need to go pick these up yourself, let me show you where you can find them at Walmart.

There they are, in the health and beauty section of the store! And if you want to learn more about V8 Protein Bars (and the new V8 Protein Shakes!) be sure to follow V8 on Facebook and Twitter. You’ll be among the first to hear about any new promotions that way!