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Get Snacking with Tyson Any’Tizers: Review and Giveaway

January 5, 2011 By

Recently our beloved New Orleans Saints were playing on Sunday, and our dear friends invited us over.  They’d do the adult food, and I could bring the kid food…for six kids age 8 and under.  Yikes!

When I was asked to review Tyson Any’Tizers recently, I jumped at the chance.  I have seen them in the freezer case before but have never bought them.  I came home with a bag of New Chicken Quesa-Dippers and a bag of Buffalo-Style Chicken.  So, when the short-notice invite to watch football came up, I grabbed them and went!  The Taco Seasoned Chicken Quesa-Dippers were easy to heat up in the oven and were ready in just a few minutes.  The bag includes salsa that defrosts easily for those who want it.  The Buffalo Chicken went into the microwave and was ready in no time.  We made the kids’ plates and watched them go!

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All 6 kids devoured the Tyson goodies and everyone agreed they were delicious.  The Taco-Seasoned Chicken Quesa-Dippers were satisfying and tasted like they came from an authentic Mexican restaurant.  I liked the Buffalo Wings!  The boys in the group liked how they had just enough spice.  I liked how the chicken was all-white meat and the pieces were big and satisfying.  We fed ALL SIX kids with the two bags of Tyson and had leftovers!   I will definitely pick these up again to keep on hand for something quick, easy, and delicious for the kids, or the adults!   There are lots of different varieties to choose from….definitely something for everyone!

GIVEAWAY

How would you like some Tyson Any’Tizers for your freezer?  One winner will win two coupons for FREE Tyson Any’tizers Quesa Dippers!

How to Enter (mandatory entry):

1.  Check out all the varieties of Tyson Any’tizers!  Which one do you want to try?

Additional entries:

1. Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog and Tyson (10 extra entries).

2. Follow me (@BridgetteLA) on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway. Every time you tweet you get an additional entry! Unlimited! (You must have over 50 Twitter followers to qualify for unlimited entries!)

3. Subscribe to my blog.

4. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook.

5. Place my blog banner on your sidebar.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on January 21st. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

This review is Jennifer’s opinion of the Experimental Mommy.  Others may have a differing opinion of the product.  I received a sample product to facilitate this review, however no monetary compensation was received.  All opinions remain 100% mine.
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Tell Tyson “Your Little Nugget” of Mealtime Wisdom and WIN!

June 20, 2010 By 340 Comments

The fact that I have two picky eaters is what my Mom would call “payback.”  I was (an admittedly still am) a picky eater, but I am trying to change that with my two daughters.  Mealtime is certainly a battle in my home and I take each nugget of advice and try to apply it to my table.  Luckily, some of the suggestions are working, but we have a long way to go.

Tyson and Robin Miller are trying to help Moms like me by launching the “Tell Us your Little Nugget” program.  From the press release:

nuggets“For most parents, finding ways to encourage their picky eaters to try and enjoy new foods is a top priority. In fact, a recent survey showed more than 68 percent of registered dietitians who counsel new parents frequently receive questions about getting finicky eaters to eat at mealtime. To help parents conquer mealtime battles, Tyson Foods and Robin Miller are teaming up to show how finger foods, like Tyson® 100% All Natural Chicken Nuggets, can not only please picky eaters but also be fundamental in building a foundation of balanced eating habits.”

By simply sharing your mealtime tips, you will be entered into a random drawing to win prizes such as a $1,500 savings bond and a year’s supply of Tyson 100% All Natural Chicken Nuggets to three lucky participants.  In addition, one Grand Prize winner will receive a $5,000 savings bond in addition to the year supply of nuggets.

One of the Tyson products that we have used successfully in our home is the Tyson Grilled and Ready whole breast fillets.  They are fully-cooked, lean, boneless, skinless recipe-ready chicken breasts. As an excellent source of protein and 98% fat-free, we love to add them to salads or just make the perfect chicken sandwich.  You can find some excellent recipes online as well (check out this Chicken Fajita Casserole!)

What are your little nuggets of mealtime wisdom?  Hurry over to Tyson and enter to win the great prizes!

GIVEAWAY

Experimental Mommy has FIVE coupons for FREE Grilled and Ready Chicken Breasts for one lucky reader!

How to enter:

1. Visit Tyson’s Grilled and Ready recipe page and tell me which one you can’t wait to try!

Additional entries:

1. Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog (10 extra entries).

2. Follow me (@BridgetteLA) on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway. Every time you tweet you get an additional entry! Unlimited! (You must have over 50 Twitter followers to qualify for unlimited entries!)

3. Subscribe to my blog.

4. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook.

5.  Place my button on your sidebar.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on July 6th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

This review is the opinion of The Experimental Mommy. Other may have a different experience with the product. Thank you to Tyson who provided the product for review. I was not compensated in any way except for the complimentary product.
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WINNERS!

January 26, 2010 By 1 Comment

Here’s the latest round of winners!  Congrats!

Bebe Soleil:  Lori

Walmart gift card:  Sarita R. and Cheryl L.

Frito Lay:  Katie

Wendy’s gift card: Arla

Tyson: The Hamilton Mom, Beth C., and Jessie C.

You will all be emailed shortly.  Please respond within 72 hours to claim your prize.  Thanks for supporting the Experimental Mommy!!

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Tyson Any’tizers: Review and Giveaway

January 5, 2010 By 423 Comments

hypothesis The new Tyson Any’tizers with the Sauce and Stir packs will be a great snack for football Sundays in my home!

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One pack of Tyson Any’tizers in the General Tso variety, a Saints football game and one football-lovin’ husband. About Tyson Any’tizers:

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“Available in your grocer’s frozen food section, the new Tyson® Any’tizers varieties include Chicken Breast Chunks with General Tso Sauce, Chicken Breast Chunks with Spicy Sweet & Sour Sauce, Crispy Breaded Wings with Citrus Fire Sauce and Crispy Breaded Wings with General Tso Sauce. Made with the highest quality chicken, these bold new flavors offer protein-packed options that can be customized with the two included sauce packets to satisfy any snacking occasion.”

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As die hard New Orleans Saints fans and part of the Who Dat Nation, the television is religiously tuned into football on Sundays.  As we watch the Saints make their journey to the Superbowl, it is nearly impossible for us to sit still through the whole game!  We generally get rid of nervous energy by pacing, yelling, cheering and EATING!  So, when I was asked to check out the new varieties of Tyson’s Any’tizers, I knew they would be perfect for football snacking!

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My family loved the General Tso’s variety!  Extremely easy and fast, these crispy breaded chicken wings contain no MSG and can be served to your liking with as much or as little sauce as you desire (two packs of sauce are included in each bag).  I like the fact that the package is resealable for those rare occasions where you don’t eat the entire bag!

The Tyson Any’tizers was the perfect snack for football snacking and was well received by my husband and my family.  We can’t wait to try another variety during the next game….maybe the Citrus Fire Sauce (we like it spicy around here!).

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The ease and convenience of the Tyson Any’tizers make them the perfect party, after-school, tailgating or just-because snack!  We loved the General Tso’s variety and would definitely purchase this product again for future football parties.

Is your mouth watering now?  Need some football food for the upcoming playoff games?  Tyson has generously offered THREE Not-So-Blog readers their own FREE pack of Tyson Any’tizers and a cooler to carry drinks!

How to enter:

1. Visit Tyson’s product page and tell me which variety of Any’tizers you are craving!

Additional entries:

1. Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog (10 extra entries).

2. Follow me (@BridgetteLA) on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway. Every time you tweet you get an additional entry! Unlimited! (You must have over 50 Twitter followers to qualify for unlimited entries!)

3. Subscribe to my blog.

4. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on January 25th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

This review is the opinion of The Experimental Mommy. Other may have a different experience with the product. Thank you to Tyson who provided the product for review. I was not compensated in any way except for the complimentary product.
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WINNERS!

June 30, 2009 By 4 Comments

It’s time to pull some lucky winners!  Here we go!

Wear Your Music Guitar String Bracelet:  Aimee B.

Robin Rescues Dinner Cookbook and Tyson coupons: Mrs. Cox

BooJeeBeads:  Susan V. (BooJeeBeads gift card),  BadgerMomma (eyeglass holder gift card), and Courtney (Guardian Angel gift card)

IBW Books:  bridget3420

Post-Its: Miranda A.

CONGRATS!  You will all be emailed shortly!  Please claim your prize within 72 hours of the email.  Thanks to everyone for supporting my blog and the fabulous sponsors!

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“Robin Rescues Dinner” Cookbook: Review and Giveaway

June 16, 2009 By 297 Comments

hypothesis Robin Miller’s new cookbook entitled, “Robin Rescues Dinner: 52 Weeks of Quick-Fix Meals, 350 Recipes and a Realistic Plan to get Weeknight Dinners on the Table” will give me great tips to save time meal planning and preparing in the evenings and more time with my family.

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One cookbook and one exhausted working Mommy.  About the book (quoted from Barnes and Noble):

“She provides a year’s worth of weeknight flavorful, healthful and varied meals that make the most out of seasonal produce. Each chapter includes a prep list of steps that can be done in advance, and throughout Miller offers time-saving tips, such as cooking extra chicken breasts now for a second meal later in the week. Recipes have prep and cook times listed and most double easily and freeze well. When appropriate, she offers suggestions for morphing one meal into another.”

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methods Because I work full time outside of the home, meal planning is essential on a weekly basis.  Each Sunday, my husband and I sit down and make a nightly menu before heading to the grocery.  However, we always seem to go straight for the easy family favorites which causes us to burn out on those recipes pretty quick!  I took the opportunity to look through Robin’s new book and highlight the recipes I would love to work into our weekly menus.

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Robin is a genius! The cookbook is organized by weeks (52 chapters to be exact) which was extremely helpful to me.  I was able to pull recipes in order to plan for the week without repeating our old favorites.  This week, I plan to try the Lasagna Rolls with Herbed Cheese and the Maple-Glazed Chicken!  There are dishes for just about every taste in this cookbook!  And I love that Robin gives you a suggested easy side dish to accompany each main course.  Another plus to the book is the incredible pictures!  I am definitely a visual person because the pictures in this book made my mouth water!

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While I did not yet have the opportunity to prepare one of the recipes from the new cookbook, “Robin Rescues Dinner“, several of the recipes caught my eye.  My husband and I agreed almost instantly on the ones we would like to add to our meal plan, and none of the recipes appear to be time consuming.  Every minute counts when I am with my family in the evening, so the faster I am out of the kitchen, the sooner I can play with my daughters!

Robin also recently started the website, Embrace Dinner, which provides meal planning tips, recipes, coupons and video demonstrations.  She also shares several recipes in order to “Keep it Cool” this summer!  You, too, can share your “Keeping it Cool” recipes with Robin for a chance to win a $1000 prize package!

references Is your mouth watering yet?!?  Robin Miller was nice enough to donate one of her new cookbooks (which hits the shelves today) AND three coupons for FREE Tyson Chicken or Steak strips to one Not-So-Blog reader!

How to enter:

1. Visit Robin’s Embrace Dinner website and tell me which one of the easy recipes you would love to cook for your family!

Additional entries:

1. If you enter the “Keep it Cool” contest, you will receive 10 extra entries to this contest! 2. Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog.

3. Follow me on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway. Every time you tweet you get an additional entry! Unlimited!

4. Subscribe to my blog.

5. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook.

6. Favorite me in Technorati!

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on June 25th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

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WINNERS!

June 6, 2009 By 9 Comments

It’s time to announce another round of winners!  Thanks to everyone who participated and the wonderful sponsors for donating the prizes!

Tyson coupons:  M. Rogers

SunChips:  Jackie

Grobag Egg by Keen:  Katrina

Kiss My Face:  Sarah

PaperRamma:  Staci A

KidCards: Angelique F

Petit and Two Chicks Flips:  Barbara P.

Congrats to all the lucky winners!  Make sure you check back because I have lots of new reviews and giveaways lined up. You don’t want to miss a thing!

The winners will all be emailed within 24 hours.  Please respond within 72 hours to claim your prize!

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Tyson and Robin Miller need YOU!

June 2, 2009 By 4 Comments

I have had the opportunity to work with Tyson a few times this year.  I have learned so much about their products and Tyson frozen pre-cooked chicken strips are now a staple on my grocery list.  Now, Tyson needs your help!

tysonlogoI have showcased some of Robin Miller’s “Mealtime Minute” videos on The Not-So-Blog where Robin gives excellent tips on how to use the Tyson products to create fabulous and fast meals for your family.  Now, Robin will be starting a monthly column that will be featured on Tyson.com in order to answer YOUR questions about topics that are important to Moms and everyday cooks.

Do you have a burning question for Robin? It can be anything from meal prep to questions about cooking chicken, beef and pork to questions about feeding her family and how she gets everyone together for a nice, family meal.

Please leave your question in this post and Robin will be reading through the questions to decide what to feature in her next “Mealtime Minute!”  YOUR question could take the spotlight at Tyson.com!

Keep checking back here at The Not-So-Blog because I have a very exciting Tyson review and giveaway coming up on June 16th!

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Tyson Heat N’ Eat Dinner Meats: Review and Giveaway

May 21, 2009 By

Shortly after the “Hello! How was your day, honey?” comes “What’s for Dinner?” Because my husband and I both work full time, we find ourselves strapped for time to prepare delicious, healthy meals on a regular basis. Admittedly, we eat out way more than we should.

We have started trying to organize a meal plan each Sunday for the entire week. We look for a few things when selecting meals:

1. Easy/Quick
2. Tasty
3. Inexpensive

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We have found all of these things in Tyson Heat N’ Eat Dinner meats! These frozen prepackaged meats are fully cooked, seasoned, and ready to go! Each variety comes in a different, delicious sauce. Tyson has teamed up with Robin Miller to bring you “Tyson Mealtime Minute Recipes” where Robin takes the time to show you wonderful ways to use the Tyson Heat N’ Eat dinner meats. Check out this idea:

I decided to create my own recipe using the Beef Steak Tips in Burgundy sauce shown in the video. The meat was incredibly easy to make. Simply unwrap the box, poke holes in the wrapping for ventilation and heat for 4 minutes (it took about 7 for us). We poured the Beef Tips over whole grain rice and served with cornbread and salad. It was a great meal which took under 15 minutes to complete! PERFECT!

Need mealtime ideas? Head over to Tyson to find a TON of different recipes incorporating the Tyson products!

You are going to need some of these fabulous Tyson products to try the recipes, right?!?  Tyson has generously donated 3 coupons for FREE Tyson products including Canned or Pouched Chicken, frozen Chicken Strips or frozen Beef Strips.

How to enter:

1.  Visit Tyson and tell me which variety of Heat N’ Eat Dinner Meats you would most want to try!

Additional entries:

1.  Blog this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog!

2.  Follow me on Twitter and tweet this giveaway.

3.  Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook.

4.  Favorite me in Technorati.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on June 4th.  Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited.  Open to U.S. Residents only.

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