Right now, as I sit here coughing up the Blissdom Bronchitis, all I can think about is all the chances I probably had at preventing this stupid infection. I *should* have been taking Fiber Choice supplements like my doctor recommends, because of all the great benefits it provides.

FiberChoice® Chewable Fiber Supplement is a simple, convenient, natural fiber that provides the regular benefits of fiber, while also helping to support the immune system (did you know that the majority of your immune system is actually located in your colon? Yeah. I didn’t either until I got C Diff), digestive tract, and overall health.

Most people need 25 to 30 grams of dietary fiber each day, but most of us get only 12 to 15 grams a day. Which is a sad pill to swallow. Har. Har. But in all seriousness, I’ve learned the importance of digestive health the hard way, and by taking FiberChoice, I’ve noticed a serious change in the way that I feel (inside and out).

The main ingredient in FiberChoice® (I totally knew you were going to ask) tablets is inulin, the same healthy fiber found naturally in many fruits and vegetables. Inulin is “prebiotic,” which means it nourishes the friendly, “good” bacteria in the digestive system-long story short- it’s not a pro-biotic. It works with your already-there “good” bacteria.

Our digestive system performs a constant “balancing act” between good, healthy bacteria and unhealthy bacteria.  When the levels of bacteria are balanced, the body functions well. However, stress, poor diet and certain medications (like antibiotics unfortunately as I have found)  can disrupt this balance, allowing bad bacteria to multiply.  Good bacteria help to keep the number of unhealthy bacteria in check. And if the balance gets out of whack, there are serious and dangerous consequences.

The prebiotics in FiberChoice® help probiotics grow and thrive to maintain a healthy, balanced digestive system and promote full-body health. FiberChoice® can be used along with foods or supplements containing probiotics, like Activia, as part of your daily health routine- so don’t worry about getting too much fiber with your choices. Of course, talking to your doctor never hurts either.

FiberChoice® is available in four formulas: FiberChoice® original formula; FiberChoice® Weight Management; FiberChoice® Plus Calcium, and FiberChoice® Plus Antioxidants. FiberChoice® flavor varieties include orange, pomegranate (YUM), assorted berries, strawberry, sugar-free orange medley, and sugar-free assorted fruit (green apple, grape and strawberry). It’s also available in 10, 90 and 220-count bottles, ranging in price from $2.49 to $19.99. You can find them at your local grocery, drug and discount stores.

For more information, make sure to visit www.fiberchoice.com, or you can follow Fiber Choice on Twitter at #FiberChoice!

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of FiberChoice and received a coupon to facilitate my review and a gift code to thank me for taking the time to participate.

When I’m pressed for time, and looking for a quick and easy gift, I turn to Chex Mix.

Why?

Even I can throw it together, and it looks great in a tin with a bow.

And for those of us that don’t have a sweet-tooth, makes a great Valentines Day gift! ::hint-hint::

There are so many great yummy-tasting Chex Party Mix recipes that you can make in the microwave (the one appliance in my kitchen that I have MASTERED) in only 15 minutes! Try The Original Chex® Party Mix or Chex® Ginger-Honey Crunch for sure crowd pleasers.

You could even make a gift basket out of the boxes of Chex and include the recipe cards for a great house-warming present!

Want to win your very own Chex mix samples and $25 Kroger Gift card?

All you have to do is share with me what Chex you plan on stocking up with your $25 Kroger gift card!

For a bonus entry: share your family’s favorite holiday recipe using Chex!

Don’t forget to visit Kroger and Chex on Facebook to“Like” their pages and keep up with recipes, news and their latest and greatest products. While you’re there, take a minute to share photos of your Chex creations once you try out their recipes!

This giveaway will end at 10:00am on Saturday, January 22nd. The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Good luck!

*Dear FTC: Chex and Kroger provided me with the free product, information, and giveaway through MyBlogSpark.

When a company has a good idea on their hands, I commend them.

When a company has a GREAT idea on their hands, I TELL you about them.

And this m’dear, is one of those times.

I have the hardest time finding cute, sexy and comfortable pajamas. Yes, all three are my criteria. You can imagine how often I find a pair.

You’re right.

I only own about two.

One pair, I recently received through Soma Intimates’ new Personality Pajamas line.

Soma actually asks you a series of questions and leads you to the right pair of pajamas to fit your personality and lifestyle. And in my opinion, they’re pretty dead-on.

I received the Chic Soma Pajamas Lace Print set, and it’s the most comfortable and stylish pajamas I own.

They are super cute, comfy and I don’t feel like a total slob wearing them (no, I will not post a photo of me in them, you’ll have to settle for the hot model).

There’s no shame in picking up the newspaper from your front porch in these cute pajamas!

And right now, they’re BUY ONE, GET THE SECOND FREE! That’s a HUGE savings of $45!

You can’t beat that price for the quality of the pajamas.

I think they’d even make a fun gift too. I’d love for my husband to take the survey to see what he would come up with for me. All of the pajamas are so cute, he really couldn’t go wrong though.

My only words of warning: if you’re vertically challenged like me, you’ll need to get them shortened. They are very long. Also, I bought mine a size bigger because I like my pajamas roomy. You DO NOT need to do this. They are very much true to size and leave a little room. Mine are HUGE on me. So order your size or one smaller. Other than that, you cannot go wrong with their pajamas. They’re extremely well made and soft.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Soma Intimates and received a pair of Personality PJs to thank me for taking the time to participate. But, if I would have known how great these were before I did the tour, I would have told you about them.”

Many of you might feel stumped to find the perfect gift for the person in your life that literally has everything.

One thing that my family has done for ages for the person who’s got it all: give them food.

It’s the logical gift, right?

Everyone eats.

You can never have too much food.

Hickory Farms is some yummy goodness (really, really yummy goodness).

It also ships well in some pretty packaging.

The Party Planner Gift Box (pictured above) itself is filled with 3 different varieties of Summer Sausage, five cheeses and Sweet Hot (YUMMO) and Cranberry mustards.

Savory crackers also come in to party, but they didn’t invite nearly enough. So look into ordering more of those. Especially if you have them when I’m around. I will eat them all. Heh.

Not only that, but for each Party Planner Gift Box sold, Hickory Farms will donate $5* to Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign, a national nonprofit that is ending childhood hunger in America.

So in reality, you’re giving two gifts!

You really can’t beat that.

Now go order a box or two (or three, I’m not judging). You will be soooo glad that you did!

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Hickory Farms and received a signature gift box from Hickory Farms to thank me for taking the time to participate. You should totally order one for yourself or someone else (that you like) because it’s so yummy.”

Pillsbury introduces two new ways to enjoy life’s little luxuries with Sweet Moments Bite-Size and Molten Lava Brownies!

Pillsbury Sweet Moments, now available in the refrigerated baked goods section of your grocery store, are perfect for feeding your face any time of the day.

The Bite-Size Brownies (which I have bought two bags of so far, and maybe gotten two bites out of the two), are layered with either rich caramel or fudge and chocolaty coating, are just the right size to grab and go for a quick pick-me-up in your lunch box.

They’re ready to eat, SO THERE IS NO BAKING! It’s a no-brainer.

And you don’t have to clean the kitchen.

And, at 60 calories per brownie, you can eat the whole bag without feeling guilty they’re just enough to satisfy your sweet tooth.

And to reward yourself for a busy day well spent, try a Sweet Moments Molten Lava Brownie, which are served in single-serve bowls and are also available in rich caramel and fudge varieties. Each are covered in decadent chocolate or creamy caramel and topped with a chocolatey drizzle. After only 15 seconds in the microwave (I can handle that), the brownie bowls are warm and ready to enjoy. When chocolate heaven is this easy, how can you resist?

I’m giving you the opportunity to win a “Sweet Moments” prize pack that includes a VIP coupon for the new Pillsbury Sweet Moments and a chocolate spa kit.

All you have to do is tell me when and where you would indulge in a sweet moment! This giveaway will end on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 10:00am!

*Product, prize pack and products needed to facilitate this review, information and additional prize pack to give away were all given to me from Pillsbury through MyBlogSpark.