A Simply Enchanted Life

Quaker® Warm & Crunchy Granola

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Taste the crunchy side of oatmeal

Just like you, NEW Quaker® Warm & Crunchy Granola proves that nothing is impossible. Your family squeezes soccer practice, homework and piano recitals into one day, while Quaker® has added the crunch of granola to the wholesomeness of oatmeal for a bold new breakfast to help fuel your family. The hearty goodness of whole grain Quaker® oats are specially baked into delicious clusters of multigrain granola that stay crunchy even after being heated with milk. The only question is which flavor to start with:

This stuff is great! When I got it, I was a little scared because I noticed that unlike instant oatmeal—this says it needs to be microwaved! I do not own a microwave. However, I prepared it according to the directions and stuck it into my convection oven on 350F. I think I cooked it for 12 minutes but I was making 6 packets at once. I’d say probably 5 minutes for a single serving.

My kids loved it. It worked fine in the oven. The kids loved it and they’ve asked me several times when I’m going to buy it again. The only problem is—I’ve not yet seen it in our grocery store! I’ve looked with the oatmeal and hot cereal type products but I’ve not yet seen it.

There are three flavors to choose from. I'd love to see more flavors at some point but for now you have these choices

• Apple Cinnamon is made with real pieces of apple and the ideal touch of cinnamon

• Cranberry Almond has the perfectly sweet taste of cranberries and the nutty flavor of almonds

• Honey Almond sets up your day with the sweet and nutty flavors of honey with almonds mixed in

Overall, I enjoyed the taste and the crunchy texture. I'll definitely be looking to buy it just as soon as I see available at my local grocery store.


I received this product free from Quaker for being a BzzAgent! To find out more about this fantastic program and how you can get involved please visit bzzagent.com I was not required to write a positive review. The views and opinions I have expressed are my own.

Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Basil Countertop Spray -- 16 oz

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day® believes in a better way to get a good clean. Chock full of plant-derived ingredients and essential oils, our household cleaning products are powerful against dirt and grime. Garden-fresh scents uplift your mood while adding a little spring to your step.

• Made in the USA.
• Ingredients are at least 98% naturally derived.

I was very excited to try this product. I have heard so many raves about it as it is advertised as a 98% naturally derived household cleaner.

In terms of cleaning—I was very pleasantly surprised at how well this cleaner actually cleans. A lot of the more naturally derived cleaners simply can’t cut the dirt and grime that certainly builds up with six busy children living in my home. I usually opt to clean with steam but it's nice to have a natural alternative when I'm busy and need to reach for something fast.

Overall I thought this product was okay and I would probably buy it again but in a different scent. My daughter was recently diagnosed with asthma and when I clean with this product she does cough which made me question the fragrance that is used. I do know that essential oils do not cause her to cough but some synthetic fragrances will trigger a coughing spell. So, I thought I should note that I found this on the ingredient list online

Fragrance: mixture of natural, high-quality essential oils and safe synthetic fragrance ingredients

The smell dissipates quickly so I still use the product on my kitchen counters and my bathroom, but only when she’s safely in bed and cannot smell it. In terms of cleaners, this is still better than a lot of other chemical laden sprays and I would have no qualms using this on a regular basis if it were not for the cough. I simply have to be a bit more cautious due to my daughter’s coughing. If there was one thing I could change about this product, it would be that it used essential oils and no synthetic fragrances at all.


I received this product free from Smiley360! To find out more about this fantastic program and how you can get involved please visit theMrs. Meyer’s Clean Day® Mission I was not required to write a positive review. The views and opinions I have expressed are my own.
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