Kroger Lunchbox Heroes

We definitely like to snack in our family with six. With 4 hungry children, 3 of them being boys, we definitely go through a lot of snacks. I like to find snacks that are inexpensive and convenient for them to grab for themselves; especially when we are on the go.

 

We had an opportunity to sample a few of these easy and affordable snacks from our  local Kroger store

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Kroger fruit snacks-  This was not our first time trying the Kroger brand of fruit snacks; so we weren't surprised . In my opinion these are not a high quality brand of fruit snacks. Although they are a little chewier and not as full of flavor as some name brand snacks; they are a great alternative if you are trying to save some money. I love the fact that they are a smaller package than most(less intake of sugar), but some might not feel the same way as I do.

 

Kroger peanut butter filled pretzels- I am not going to beat around the bush about these....they were disgusting. Everyone in my family felt they were too dry and crumbly and they tasted stale, and frankly were just plain...gross.  Definitely not a winner for our taste buds.

 

Kroger chewy granola bars - Another product we are familiar with and actually purchase quite often in this family. They are easy for us to take into the car, to appointments, soccer games etc. They are nice and chewy and chocolate chip is our family favorite. Can't go wrong with these.

 

Kroger double filled golden cookies- This product had a split opinion in my house. I think kids would eat any thing that has to do with the word cookie. So, you probably have guessed who didn't like it...yep....mom. If mom doesn't like it, it probably won't be bought again. These are a cheaper alternative to name brand cookies, but in my opinion, you get what you pay for, they were cheap tasting.

 

Kroger extreme fusion waters -  These were great. They were just the right size and definitely were a big hit with all 4 of my kids. Very comparable in taste to name brand drink pouches.  

 

*All of these products were sent to me by BzzAgent  in exchange for my honest review and can be purchased at your local Kroger affiliated stores.

 

Silk Fruit and Creamy

We are SO a yogurt loving family...we have probably tried every yogurt out there whether it is by the carton, drinkable, frozen or in a tube...and we have probably tried every brand as well.
I and my kids loved this Silk fruit and creamy yogurt. It had a smooth silky texture with not too chunky amounts of fruit in it. I loved the fact that it was made from soy milk( this provided extra protein needed for my vegetarian daughter).We tried the blueberry, peach and berry flavor. My favorite was the blueberry but my daughter adored the peach.
So good and so delicious and would definitely purchase again.

*Coupons for these products were provided by Bzz Agent in exchange for my honest opinion.

Cottonelle Fresh Care Flushable Cleansing Cloths

Flushable wipes are not just for toddlers or those potty training any more. These things come in handy for older kids as well as adults. Sometimes toilet paper just doesn't cut it and we need something that will make us feel cleaner and fresher.
Cottonelle's fresh care flushable cleansing cloths do just that. They are thick enough to not fall apart as you wipe but thin enough to break down as a flushable wipe would.
What I liked about them: Of course I love that they were flushable. Just use and flush(no messing with smelly trash--sorry to be grossly blunt). Even though my kids are no longer potty training toddlers, with special needs kids there can be bathroom issues. So these Cottonelle cleansing cloths are convenient and easy for them to use. The scent was not overwhelming and didn't irritate.
What I didn't like about them: The dispenser was an upright(see pic above); there were several times the wipes didn't come out and I would have to open the dispenser and manually push through. This made it very inconvenient especially for my kids. I am not saying this cannot happen with regular wipe dispensers but it does seem to happen less in my personal experience. I also received a Kroger coupon to try Cottonelle toilet tissue for free; but had to go to several Krogers before I found it. Other than the inconvenience both tissue and cleansing cloths were a great experience for our family.

*This product along with coupons was given to me from BzzAgent in exchange for my honest review.
    

Private Selection: Great American Summer

I shop at Krogers and definitely purchase Private Selection brand items. I had the opportunity to sample the following: Angus beef, artisan bread, preserves, rubs, dark amber maple syrup and panko bread crumbs.
Each was delicious as expected and affordable. The only complaint was the artisan bread; I personally would not describe it as artisan. It was dry and nothing special in taste. I also thought the price was a little high for the quality of the bread. On another note, I had to drive around to several Krogers before I found all the products.
Overall, I was not disappointed with the quality and affordability of each Private Selection product.
My family enjoyed the Angus roast and the preserves on the bread(which made it more tolerable). My daughter ate her waffles with the syrup(which we already purchase on a regular basis), and the rub and panko crumbs were an added benefit to our sides.
Check these and other Private Selections out at your nearby Krogers and other affiliated stores.

*I received these free coupon items and additional coupons from BzzAgent.

Centrum Flavor Burst Multivitamin Chews

I was excited to try these; mainly because they were chewable. I hate swallowing pills and always envied the kids gummy bear vitamins. So when I saw Centrum had adult vitamin chewables I was elated.
I tried the grape flavor and had to take only 2 that were about the size of a small gumball. They were easy to chew and at first tasted pretty good. When I reached the center there was a sharp sour taste then some kind of nasty after taste. Needless to say even though they are convenient to take, the taste was appalling to me.
I don't recommend these for the flavor but if you have a really hard time swallowing these would be great, if you don't mind the gross after taste.
Centrum Flavor Burst Multivitamin Chews

* A free sample was sent to me by Smiley 360 in exchange for my honest review

Ivory 2-in1 Hair and Body

 



Wouldn't it be easier if you could have a shampoo and body wash all in one bottle? Wouldn't it be easier if it could be used by your entire family? Wouldn't it be nice if it was an affordable brand? Well, I found it..... Ivory 2-in-1 Hair and Body is the perfect solution for any family trying to get an easy, effective and affordable product for the entire family. Not only can it be used by the entire family but it cleans your hair and body at the same time.

We used this product on our family of six ranging from ages 7-40. I know at my age it is very important for me to find a product that wont dry my hair out, my teenage daughter needs one that wont leave it feeling greasy, and my youngest with allergies needs a product with no dyes or heavy perfumes.  My family was very pleased with this product. It was easier to use, saved space in the shower and was most definitely cost effective to use only one bottle for the entire family.   Ivory 2-in-1 Hair and Body  is a definite product we will be buying in the near future.

 

*This product was sent to me by Influenster in exchange for my honest review.

Children's Claritin Allergy

Yes we are a family that suffers from allergies. My husband and 2 of my children have problems with this every year. Because my 7 year old has asthma related allergies I did not want to stop his regular medication to try Children's Claritin Allergy out. So my 13yr old gave it a go. She loved the fact that  Children's Claritin Allergy is chewable(she still doesn't like taking tablets) and the grape flavor was delicious. My daughter's allergies always include runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. Children's Claritin Allergy relieves these symptoms including itching of the nose and throat. It is appropriate for children age 2 up to adults, and is for indoor and outdoor allergies.

My favorite feature is the non-drowsy and 24 hour relief. Children should never take anything that makes them drowsy(in my opinion...they don't function well doped up). I don't know about the rest of you, but I can never remember to take any medication on time...so I love that this is just 1-2 tablets (depending on age) only 1 time a day.

It worked well for my daughter and relieved her allergies....although I wouldn't say it provided a total of 24 hours of relief for her.  

 

*I received a sample box of Children's Claritin Allergy and coupons from BzzAgent in exchange for my honest review.