WryBaby 7 Days of Dad Giveaway

WryBaby 7 Days of Dad Giveaway

Now that Father’s Day is coming up, here is your chance to win the funniest Father’s Day gift ever: 7 SnapSuits claiming that today is daddy’s day to change the diapers. Fathers, mothers, relatives and friends will all love this hilarious gift you can win courtesy of WryBaby.

WryBaby is where the internet received the ever famous Safe Baby Handling Tips. If you have not seen this hilarious book you must safeclick over and take a peek. Any parent or parent-to-be who has a sense of humor will be rolling with laughter when they read this ridiculous book. They sell the book along with a SnapSuit which features one of two designs and it even comes with a note from the authors.

Read the entire review here

 

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This blog giveaway hop is hosted by:

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WryBaby Review

WryBaby Review

safeWryBaby is where the world and internet at large received the ever famous Safe Baby Handling Book. It has become an annual best seller and internet meme. Odds are you have seen a picture or two from their super humorous parenting book. Kelly and Dave started up WryBaby back in 2010 and sarcastic parents everywhere couldn’t be more thrilled. This is your go-to site for those funny, unique and knee slapping Snapsuits (their own word for the one-piece baby body suits). They are the perfect gift to any new or expecting parent.

With Father’s Day only a few months away you might be stumped as what to get that dad who just loves to lay around reading Reddit, playing online while Netflix is playing in the background. WryBaby.com is stocked with items just for this kind of dad. With more ironic Snapsuits they you can shake a rattle at, I have no doubt you will click a few amazing items into your cart. With options like “LOVE ME FOR MY LEG ROLLS” and “MY FIRST IRONIC T-SHIRT” you are guaranteed to get a chuckle out of everyone when they see your baby sporting WryBaby apparel.

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WryBaby now offers a perfect gift set for any expecting or new parent, the Safe Parenting Bundle. In this bundle you will receive the best selling book Safe Baby Handling Tips with spinner, along with a note from the author and a matching SnapSuit. This collection comes in 2 different options. Either a Snapsuits saying “Playing with Baby” or “Taking Babies Temperature“.

“Expectant parents are often overwhelmed–and befuddled–when it comes to caring for their bundle of joy. Luckily Safe Baby Handling Tips saves the day with its hilarious “do’s and don’ts” on baby care. Now incompetent parents everywhere can benefit from this indispensable guide–complete with a small version of the best-selling “Wheel of Responsibility” to help moms and dads negotiate baby responsibilities (and shirk diaper duty) whenever they can. Makes baby-rearing a blast!” – WryBaby

The book is written by owners Kelly and Dave. While they did not actually DO all those don’ts, they were just afraid they might! You crying gets you thingsneed a healthy dose of humor to make it through most days (okay, everyday). Seeing your little one sporting a Snapsuit with the words “CRYING GETS YOU THINGS” can at least make the uncontrollable tears seem a tad more manageable. We always need to remember in those moments, “this too shall pass”.

The newest product that WryBaby has to offer is their Mysterio Predicts Your Babies Future!!! This is way cool people. When you purchase this item you will receive a muslin bag which holds 1 of 12 different possible predictions of your babies future. It’s a surprise every time. The current 12 options are:

 

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a Soap Opera Villain
Career College Student
Extreme Coupon Clipper
Hamster Advocate
Pickle Merchant
Roller Coaster Tester
Phone Psychic
Sword Collector
Prize Poodle Breeder
Double Agent
Lottery Winner
Badminton Instructor

For your toddlers who have grown out of WryBaby clothing, they still has something for you. Their backpack collection. They have 4 different backpacks: Pirate Captain, Owl, Robot, and Elephant. These backpacks are based off of their Stuf™ brand of illustrated canvas characters. They measure 12″ x 9″ x 5″ which is perfect for any toddler.

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clownFor those moments when your babies little hands need to grab, they grab your hair, your glasses, your nose, wait! Don’t break my glasses! I need those back. No they don’t taste good, gross… let go…like a little death grip…okay now I can see again…where was I…oh yes! When you need to distract your little stinker hand them one of WryBaby’s Stuf™ Friends. They have a huge selection of funny and fun little canvas handheld friends who are perfect for tiny hands. They even have a bell inside to engage them not only by texture but sound as well. Now little one, aren’t these more fun then my glasses?

WryBaby hooked MamatheFox up with a bunch of items to review including: 2 Stuf™ Friends, a  canvas characters bird backback, a Safe Baby Handeling Tips package and a “I”M SUPER” SnapSuit.

SnapSuits

WryBaby Snapsuits are not only witty but they are super cozy. As a parent we love when own kids are tagsoft and cuddly. These SnapSuits will make us smile with joy and make your baby smile with comfort. They are 100% cotton, which is the fabric of our lives people. WryBaby is super kind to remind us to “Remove baby before washing”, good reminder, good reminder.

My kids both attend classes at a local Gymboree. We were in music class that day my son was wearing the Instruction SnapSuit. There were 2 dad’s in class that day and both loved it! It was fun with just the right amount of snark.

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My model would only allow his photo to be taken while sitting my lap.

 

My son’s middle name is Superman…well kinda. It’s the letter “S”, which as any true geek knows, stands for Hope in Krypton. The “I’m Super” SnapSuit was made for a super-kid like my son. This SnapSuit is available in 0-6, 6-12 and 12-18 months. My son is super petite but tall, so the 12-18 fits him perfectly. He loves the cape! He keeps turning around to see it. WryBaby went the extra mile and has the cape not only attach at the top/shoulder area but also is fitted to the center of the babies back so it wont ride up and get tangled while playing. “Our silky-soft capes are pleated and sewn into the shoulder seams and tacked to the bodysuit in three places so it won’t ride up during intense battles.” – WryBaby

All photos are blurry due to him being faster than a speeding bullet
All photos are blurry due to him being faster than a speeding bullet

Canvas Backpack

My 2 year old thinks backpacks are the jam. She wants to be like a big kid and wear them all the time. I use toddler sized backpacksinsdie pack as a diaper bag, so we always have one with us. She loves to wear the toddler sized backpacks whenever she has the chance. Only problem with theses bags are that they are made for larger kids, ages 4-5. My daughter, being only 2.5 years old and very slender, has a balance issue with those backpacks. Whelp, problem solved peeps! WryBaby’s Canvas Backpacks are not only large enough to hold my diapers, wipes, sippies, snacks and wallet, but it’s also small enough for my 2 year old to wear while marching to the beat of her own drum. The inside has a handy name label. If you leave it behind somewhere the finder is able to quickly see who’s bag it is, but by being on the inside you are keeping your child’s identity safe from passersby. The shoulder straps are slim and close together, which allows a smaller child to comfortably wear the backpack without toppling over. When my husband saw our daughter wearing it he immediately noticed how perfectly it fit her. Next time I need a backback we will be ordering it from WryBaby.

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Canvas Stuf™ Friends

yum tagThese super modern stuffed toys are perfect for babies from newborn to toddler-hood. The soft canvas and stuffing make them fun to cuddle and squish. They have a small bell inside to engage the child audibly. The bell is soft enough so that the adults hearing it don’t want to kick it across the room but loud enough to allow that the baby shaking it enthusiastically gets that fun noise feeling still.  The best part though is it being canvas, because they are super easy to keep clean! I hate when my child dribbles milk all over their cloth toy. Then I make the decision on whether to try and wash it or just toss it (will they notice it’s missing….?). No tossing in the trash thoughts with these. If a small amount of drool/milk/liquid gets on the canvas it is no problem, because it’s CANVAS! Just wipe it with a damp rag. Easy-peasy lemon squeezey.

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Now that you have seen all these cool items WryBaby has to offer, head over to their website and order a few SnapSuits for yourself and your friends. Don’t forget to grab a Stuf™ Friend too!

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Zoku Quick Pop Maker Giveaway

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Zoku Quick Pop Maker Giveaway

Zoku has graciously allowed me to giveaway one of their Triple Quick Pop Maker‘s valued at $49.99!

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Welcome to the Spring Sweeping Giveaway Hop, hosted by Lindsey Blogs and Viva Veltoro.

The days are getting warmer, brighter, and longer which may lead many to start Spring Cleaning. But we’re not ready to start cleanin’ until we’re done sweepin’! Take the next two weeks to sweep along the fabulous giveaways that a group of bloggers have come together to offer you! Be sure to hop around to all the giveaways, in the linky below, including the two fabulous Grand Prizes – Sudsy Dough at Lindsey Blogs and the Step2 Heart of the Home Kitchen on Viva Veltoro!

 

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So Easy Being Green, Viva Veltoro, and the Spring Sweeping participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.

Graze Subscription Box Review

Graze Subscription Box Review

Take-out is a vice of most people; the convenience of delicious food delivered, ready made, to your door it just too difficult to resist sometimes. At least now you can get cheap delivery meals that are healthy, for those lazy days when you don’t want to fall off the wagon. Also in the world of food delivery, subscription boxes are so hot right now. Services like food delivery have become this massive industry for people to love and use, utilizing things such as courier software to help customers and food services alike to keep track of what they need to has been a staple in getting businesses like this up and running. There are boxes for every person and every lifestyle. One thing all people have in common no matter their gender, lifestyle, age or economical status, we all love to snack! Food is the common ground we bond over as people. Snacking and grazing thoughout the day is not only common but encouraged. It’s a known fact that eating small meals throughout the day, and healthy snack like nuts and fruit, can help you maintain your weight or lose weight.

In fact, well-planned weight-loss diets, such as the Mayo Clinic Diet, allow for healthy snacks to help manage hunger and reduce bingeing at mealtime. The key is to eat healthy snacks that satisfy your hunger and keep the calorie count low. – The Mayo Clinic

A perfect way to get snacking and to keep it healthy is to sign up for a subscription to Graze. Graze is available to the US and UK. Graze can arrive weekly or once every 2 weeks. You will receive 4 snacks in a box, or 8 in a box, depending on the plan you choose. For those who want to share a box but still want a fair serving there is the Sharing Box. There are a few special box plans available: SugarCount where each snack contains less then 5 grams of sugar each, the Sweet Treats box which satrifies those with a sweet tooth, the Savory Box for the savory fans, and the CalorieCount where each individual snack pack is less than 150 calories each.

I received 3 boxes to test Graze’s subscription service. I can say without a doubt that I would recommend this service to everyone I know. Every feature about this service is to be commended. Firstly, you receive your box in your mailbox, so you don’t have to worry about missing the delivery person and not signing for it. Secondly, it comes in an amazing recyclable package.

We’re really proud of our graze box. The cardboard is really strong, so it’s great at looking after your snacks and we use as little material as possible (compare it to a normal cardboard box and you’ll see what we mean). Our thin cardboard comes from sustainable forests and is 100% recyclable.

Please recycle with your other paper and cardboard. – Graze.com

Graze Subscription Box

Graze also makes sure it only uses the highest quality ingredients. If you are looking for real food, you can trust in Graze.

We are always on the hunt for the tastiest ingredients – from the Keitt mango we have picked for its vibrant colour and sweet juicy flesh to our Chilean jumbo flame raisins (we tried 29 varieties of raisin before the jumbo flame got the nod).

The hunt for juicier, crunchier, tastier and fresher ingredients is never ending. – Graze.com

At Graze they are constantly adding new foods and snacks into the mix. So if you instantly fall in love, have no fear that you will start lemonto get the same old box (even thought they are all so amazing that you want seconds). They have over a 100 options. You help them pick your snacks by guiding them based on what you like and dislike. I loved every snack I received. My favorite was the “lemon drizzle flapjack” (see picture to the right). It was sweet, soft, filling, and everything you hope for in that 2pm snack.

Some of there newest snack options are:

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dark lemon zesty

Each box comes with coupons you can use for yourself and to pass on to your family, friends, colleges or even your boss (you brown noser you). More importantly it includes a full nutritional sheet along with all ingredients. My favorite part is the expiration date! They even included that for us. Super thoughtful and just thinking ahead of the game.

On the packaging there are small symbols giving you additional information about your snack. Some examples are: “Only 80 Calolories”, “P” (good source of protein), ‘star symbol’ which signifies its a nutritionist’s pick. All symbols are can be decoded by visiting the website Graze.com and browsing their snacks. By hoovering your mouse over the symbols a drop down box will occur, showing you in greater detail what the symbol imply.

Now that you have read about how amazing Graze.com Subscription Boxes are, you have a chance to win a 3 box subscription!

In the meanwhile, sign up for a FREE box! Use the special code: MamatheFox (for UK use MamatheFoxUK) and receive 1 free box from Graze!

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Bible Study Resources

Bible Study Resources

I have been doing in-depth bible studies for around 5 years now.  When I say in-depth I am not exaggerating. I spend hours praying, reading and researching to try and get a better grasp of what I am studying. I am by NO MEANS a professional or anything special when it comes to bible studies. I just have gained confidence, techniques and resources over the years. I will list a few resources and links below to help you dive in deeper when you are studying the Word.

Studying, Interpreting and Applying the Bible – by Walter Henrichson

This is by far the best book out there when it comes to helping you learn how to study the bible. It teaches you how to teach yourself. How to study, interpret and apply the bible. You will not regret reading this book. Available through Amazon for purchase. Click here for link.

www.BlueletterBible.org

This is an AMAZING resource! Not only does it have tons of versions of the bible, but it has the Strong’s Concordance (all the Greek and Hebrew – how the bible was originally written). If you are unfamiliar with Greek and Hebrew (I have never studied them either) this is a super tool. You can click on the word as you see it in scripture and it will take you to the concordance so you can see how it was intended to be written in the original. Our American English words now-a-days are not necessarily the same as they were when the bible was written. This tool helps you understand the meaning so much more then just reading the scriptures in the words you and I know today.

Example:

  • Look up John 4:14
  • Click on the Jhn 4:14 Hyperlink (in blue)
  • Now you will see the entire verse broken down and laid out. The English version you are viewing it in (I love NASB the best) on the left and the original Greek on the right according to Strong’s Concordance.
  • See the words “springing up”. There is a blue hyperlink “G242”, the Greek word written in Greek and the English translation hallomai. Click on the blue hyperlink G4095.
  • In the box labeled “Outline of Biblical Usage” you will see the difference definitions of that word according to the original text.  For this example there are 2 possible definitions:  1) to leap or 2) to spring up, gush up: of water
  • To find out which or these definitions is the one for the verse you are reading you must look at the box labeled “Thayer’s Greek Lexicon”. Click on the blue hyperlink under the box labeled “Click Here for the Rest of the Entry”.
  • Now this might be overwhelming and look like a ton of gibberish. Using your elementary school days think back to the use of Roman Numerals. Read through the this section looking for “Jn. iv. 14” Which is John 4:14 in Roman numerals. Here is it listed after the definition “to spring up, gush up: of water”, which means that is the original definition the author (more importantly God) wanted used in His written Word.
  • Occasionally you will not find your verse listed in the Strong’s break down of biblical usage. I find this frustrating and read through it several times. I am not sure why its not listed but in those cases I make my own best educated guess as to which definition the Holy Spirit would want me to use.

BlueletterBible also has other great features like:

  • Commentaries
  • Devotionals
  • Side by side verse comparison
  • Audio options such as listening to a study or listen to the bible being read to you
  • Much, much more!

 

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This is my favorite place to get cross references. Using a cool color/shading system you can see references which our peers think are most spot on and beneficial. You can vote yes or no on whether you think that scriptures is a key reference to the one you are comparing.

Once at the main page scroll down a tad and you will see CROSS REFERENCES under the section “LABS”. Once you click on it it will bring you to this page. Here you can search any verse in the bible. For consistency reasons, let’s search John 4:14 again.  Once you are viewing the page you can see that each cross reference box is a shade of pink. From deep pink that is verse searched is shaded, all the way to a light pink/almost white color. Readers like you and me are able to vote whether you feel this is a true and helpful cross reference. There is no signing in, just a little click to help the administrators manage this free and very helpful site.

 

** THIS PAGE WILL OCCASIONALLY BE UPDATED – PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN**

Jamberry Giveaway

Jamberry Giveaway

Now that you are seen the review and know all about Jamberry, here is your chance to win some free wraps!

If you place an order through Toni and mention MamatheFox you get a FREE accent sheet!

Just in time for Mother’s Day. Need a last minute gift for the mom friend who does so much for you? Get her a few sheets of Jamberry nail wraps! You wont break the bank and she will think the world of your thoughtful gift.

If you missed the review you can read it by clicking here.

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Crayola’s Outdoor Collection Giveaway

Outdoor Giveaway

Crayola’s Outdoor Collection Giveaway

Crayola is allowing MamatheFox to giveaway an Outdoor Collection Prize Pack

(Retail Value $33.46)

  • Sidewalk Chalk 48 count ($6.49)
  • Sidewalk Chalk Mega Pack ($12.99)
  • Bean Bag Toss Grab & Go Game ($6.99)
  • Obstacle Course Grab & Go Game ($6.99)

Read the full review here

Hippity Hoppity

Welcome to the Hippity Hoppity Giveaway Hop, brought to you by The Hopping Bloggers & Up All Night Blogging!

Hosted by Mama Smith’s Review Blog & Women And Their Pretties

Co-Hosted by: Melanie Meditates, EasterBabe’s Theory, Muscles & Mascara Blog, Cia Says, So Simply Stephanie, Marilyn’s Treats, Our Refuge and Strength, & Life of a Southern Mom

Each blogger participating in this hop has a giveaway with a prize value of at least $15 – and some are much more than that! Be sure to scroll down the whole list and visit them all – there is no limit to how many prizes you can win! There will also be a twitter party on April 14th to go along with this hop with even more chances to win. RSVP for that by clicking here. Good Luck and Have Fun!

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DISCLOSURE: Mama Smith’s Review Blog and Women and Their Pretties are not responsible for any of the prize fulfillment. Each blogger is responsible for providing their sponsor with their winner’s contact information.

Collage.com Photo Blanket Giveaway

Collage.com Photo Blanket Giveaway

Welcome to the “For the Love of Mom” Giveaway Hop hosted by Mama’s Baby Cupcakes & Mommy’s Favorite Things. The theme of this event is great gifts for mother’s, and each blog participating has a prize valued at $25+. This hop is April 6-20 and your winnings arrive just in time for Mother’s Day!

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These blankets retail at $109.99 but readers MamatheFox are able to get one of these beautiful custom blankets for only $45! That is a $64.99 savings! Click here to receive the discounted price.

Enter to win the gift of “memories that keep you warm”.

Collage.com Custom Blanket Giveaway

Disclosure: 
Mama’s Baby Cupcakes, Mommy’s Favorite Things and the “Love for Mom” participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.

Zoku Quick Pop Maker Review

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Zoku Quick Pop Maker Review

 

Zoku is known for their housewares, one of which being the Quick Pop Maker. If you have not heard of Zoku and their fun, creative and unique product line, then take a look at some of their amazing product’s here. They are most known from their Quick Pop Maker and Ice Cream Maker. This article will focus on the Quick Pop Maker.

“Freeze ice pops in as little as seven minutes with the patented Zoku Quick Pop® Maker! Make striped pops, yogurt pops, or even flavored core pops right on your countertop without electricity. To enjoy Quick Pops at a moment’s notice, simply store the compact base in your freezer.”

The moment I opened the box that the Quick Pop Maker came in my friend said, “It’s so pretty!” Shortly followed by, “It is so compact, it wont take up hardly any room in your freezer!” She was spot on. This product is so ascetically pleasing that you can set it out at a party and people will be visually drawn to it. But looks are not everything. It’s what is on the inside that counts too. Zoku spent months on research, testing and prototypes to create what we have available for purchase today. The patented cold core can freeze liquids and yogurts in only 7 to 9 minutes! Instant satisfaction.

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How To:
  1. Freeze your Quick Pop Maker for 8+ hours
  2. Insert pop sticks into the molds
  3. Pour chilled juice into the molds up to the fill line
  4. Watch it freeze for 7-9 minutes

Watch How To Video Here

Character_Kit-TN-4_8bca4c76-b459-42e8-9747-c7f0b63576cbThe Quick Pop Maker comes in 3 sizes, Triple Quick Pop Maker, Duo Quick Pop Maker and the Single Quick Pop Maker. There are more accessories then you can imagine! Some examples are the Character Kit.

“Give your pops some personality with the Zoku Character Kit. Create animals, faces, and your own designs or follow the included instructions to bring your pops to life. Go ahead, play with your food!”

The Social Media Kit lets you make fun designs like a thumbs up symbol, a winking smiley face and other Chocolate_Station-TN-4_54d7d1a5-8636-409d-acdf-75a70ee18293emoticons, letters and numbers and many more options. They have a Storage Case, which is so helpful. You create your liquid, make 3 delicious pops but your tummy fills up. This storage case allows you to store up to 6 pops. Perfect for grabbing a pop in a pinch.  They also went the extra mile and created a Chocolate Station!

“Dip, drop, drip and drizzle your way to enjoying your Quick Pops like never before. The Zoku Chocolate Station adds chocolate shells, sprinkles, and toppings to your favorite Zoku Quick Pops! Pick one up and enjoy gourmet pops at your chocolate-covered fingertips.”

ZK123_Frog_4Once you get addicted to your Quick Pop Maker you are able to expand your collection with Pop & Ice Molds. These molds do not instantly freeze your pop, but instead need to be placed into a freezer for several hours. They have Round Pop Molds, Fish Pop Molds (I adore the whale and scuba diver), Character Pops (check out Stewie the Turtle and those sweet little legs), and even an Ice Ball Mold. The Ice Ball Mold allows you to make one large ice ball to keep you drink cool over a long period of time without a quick melt causing a diluted drink. Perfect for keeping your drink tasty and cool on hot summer days.

Zoku Quick Pop Maker’s are available at the following retailers:

Zoku Tips and Tricks

  • Always put the stick in first, before pouring.
  • DON’T over pour. It leads to it being more difficult to remove. Pour slowly until you get a feel for the depth.
  • Do not wait too long to remove pop from maker. It gets harder to remove.
  • Turn the remover tool until you see the pop start to move away from the sides. The pop is now free. Untwist the removal tool before removing your pop.
  • NEVER yank the stick if your pop is stuck.
  • If your pop is stuck because you overfilled it, pour some cool water on top. If that doesn’t loosen it then use lukewarm water.

How to Make Watermelon Zoku Quick Pops

This is such a kid friendly recipe. You can have your a toddler assist you in making this pop. Watermelon has such a high water content, that makes it a perfect beginner pop to try with your child.  The beauty of Zoku Quick Pop Makers is that you can add the ingredients that you desire. I am able to give my children healthy and dye free pops any time. 

  1. Take 1/4 of a watermelon and chop into small, bit-sized pieces
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the melon pieces
  3. Blend melon and sugar using a handheld mixer
  4. Pour mixture into Zoku Quick Pop Maker
  5. Let freeze for 8 minutes
  6. Enjoy!

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How to Make Creamy Blueberry Zoku Quick Pops

Another super kid friendly recipe. They can help you scoop the ice cream, pour the milk and even wash the blueberries!

  1. Place clean blueberries into blender or hand mixer safe container
  2. Scoop 1 – 1.5 cups of vanilla ice cream into mixture
  3. Add 1/3 cup of milk
  4. Blend well (if too thick to pour into mold add milk)
  5. Pour into Zoku Quick Pop Maker
  6. Freeze for 8 minutes
  7. Enjoy!

 

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Now that you see how awesome this Triple Pop Maker is, you can try to win one for yourself!
Click here to enter (Runs 4/14/15-4/28/15)

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