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The Fresh Diet Post-Mortem

So I spent a week enjoying fresh food that I did not cook, calorie-count, weigh or measure, delivered to my door on a daily basis. 

Can you say WINNING!

Ok - so about the food: most of what I ate on The Fresh Diet was delicious.  Things I might not otherwise eat; turkey meatballs that were very tasty and nicely textured, steak & egg burrito with pico de gallo and sour cream that was a breakfast treat, even a small steak one night that fixed my craving for red meat.  Most of the food was great.

Since so many Twitter folks have asked me about it, I'm going to go into more detail than I might have otherwise, but the idea is to honestly share my thoughts and if it means anything, I'm continuing The Fresh Diet even though my free trial is over.  I've lost over 7lbs over the past 3 weeks and I have to attribute at least 1/3 of that to the fact that I looked forward to my next meal during my week on TFD.

Food stuff:

• Salad - I love a good salad and some of my salads were great.  I loved the citrus glazed chicken
  salad with honey ginger dressing, loved the "classic" cobb (sans egg), loved the horseradish dressing but did not love any of the salads topped with steak.  They were simply beef on greens, no veggies, etc. and they didn't satisfy me. Going forward, I plan to stick with chicken topped salads.
• The dips were worthy of dipping.  What's better than freshly made hummus or olive spread? I wasn't nuts about the minuscule pieces of pita that accompanied them, though.
• Wasn't wild about anything called "bruschetta" which was like salsa, or the mini egg salad pita hors d'ouevres as their size just made me hungrier HOWEVER the chicken tenders hit the spot as did the chicken satay.  What can I say - I'm a protein girl.
• Loved the omelettes and breakfast burritos (pictured) - artichoke and brie cheese? Goat cheese, sun-dried tomato and spinach?  Yes, please!
• Desserts - butterscotch chip cookies rocked, as did the coconut brownie.  I LOVED the berries with ricotta cheese (I added sweetner - yum), and the chocolate chip bread pudding, but didn't love the artificially sweet tasting regular chocolate pudding.
• Presentation - While the food was mostly really above average for this type of thing, I thought TFD could separate the sides from the main courses.  As a result of the transportation, the meals sometimes had to be prettied up (who doesn't style their food prior to eating??) but I am aware that it would not be very environmentally friendly. So maybe comparmentalizing the different foods could be an idea TFD might consider in the future.

Portions were, well, "weight-loss" portions.  In other words, while portions were size-challenged, I never walked away from a meal hungry.  Being not a large woman, I selected the lowest caloric range so there were days I was hungry between meals and found myself adding a 100 calorie yogurt, or a small, low-calorie soup.  I also added veggies and salad with low-cal dressing to the days I ate sandwiches for lunch.  I would say that it would be nice if the meals came with the salad since anyone knows that salad is the Joanie to the sandwich's Chachi. 

In conclusion - TFD food was there every morning, was never late and made no excuses.  Better than a dinner date, that's right!  For details about delivery options as well as pricing, visit The Fresh Diet.  For now, can receive 3 days free with the purchase of a 31-day plan at $29.99 per day. Use promo code SEMOMMAR29.

Like I said, just because my free trial is done doesn't mean I am.  I'm on-board as a paying customer for the next while at least and you should try it too, if you are looking for a simple way to shed a few for Spring without deprivation. 

I may even blog about it.

“This post is sponsored by The Fresh Diet. I also received a week’s supply of The Fresh Diet food to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.”

The Fresh Diet delivers healthy food to your doorstep

You see that post about the nutella-filled treats a few posts down?  That (among others) is one of the reasons I've committed to beginning a healthy eating regimen starting ASAP.  This warm winter combined with the fact that March is already here have made me cognizant of the crap I've been ingesting for the last few months and how it's affecting how I feel in my jeans, how I know I'll feel in my summer clothes, and how I feel about myself in general.

It's my opinion that a woman, mom or otherwise, must feel hawt at all times.  And while that doesn't necessarily mean size 2, it does mean feeling healthy and fit.

So I am lucky to be part of The Fresh Diet campaign.  The Fresh Diet is a healthy, fresh meal delivery program that makes eating mindfully easy.  No measuring, no pre-planning, and no frozen meals (though in all honesty, I have had great success with frozen meal plans).  You have two options on The Fresh Diet: daily delivery which is only offered in select cities at the moment, or twice weekly delivery, available everywhere.  The food is delivered fresh in temperature controlled thermally insulated refrigerated cooler bags to your doorstep and you just put it in the fridge to store it.

Selecting a menu was easy.  I went to the microsite, selected my calories per day (I picked
1000-1200/day for weight loss but you can choose as much as you'd like) and my food "dislikes" which didn't remove those foods from my menu choices (that might have been nice), but did alert me if I chose a food that included any of my dislikes.  I had four choices for each meal of the day, four choices for snacks (which included sweets as well as more food-like selections like chicken satay or pita an hummus), and two choices for side dishes (like grains and veggies).  It also alerted me if I was getting too carb heavy on a particular day.  While I would've like even more choices per meal (I don't eat fish or pork so that instantly reduced my number of choices for many meals), there was plenty to choose from.

The food looked appetizing in the images provided with descriptions (if not big in portion size - but I guess that's the point), and the selections were foods I might eat anyway.  I chose egg white burritos, salads topped with protein, steak and veggies.  Most of the foods offered were familiar items but I also selected some things I wouldn't otherwise eat like turkey meatballs.  Full food review to come.

I'm being treated to a week of taste-testing the meals, and (hopefully) losing a few LBs.  My plan is not to stray from the plan (I'm headed to Vegas in two weeks and need to feel good in my Vegas clothes!) and really focus on being mindful of portion and what I'm ingesting.  I'm hoping my children will take care of their own meals for the week and it'll feel almost like a vacation!  Almost.

I'll post again after my week on the program.  Wish me luck.

If you're interested in trying out The Fresh Diet, you can receive 3 days free with the purchase of a 31-day plan at $29.99 per day.  Use promo code SEMOMMAR29.

“This post is sponsored by The Fresh Diet.  I also received a week’s supply of The Fresh Diet food to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own.”

 

The Rockettes did it again

And again.  And again.

On Saturday morning, we hit the Wang Theatre for what is most definitely one of my favorite family shows, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes.  If you have any holiday spirit, you have to catch this show.  It just infuses you with that Christmas feeling (and this coming from the Jewish girl). 

Last year the show impressed us.  And this year, the Rockettes lived up to our expectations, and even surpassed them with a freshness to the show. The performance included those scissor perfect kicking legs, hot little outfits, Santa (Mrs. Claus was conspicuously MIA - did the big D hit the North Pole, too?), the cute dancing bears and an amazing Nutcracker scene.  Props to the young ballerina dancing Clara who is such an incredible talent!

Included in the show is the traditional sleighride, those fantastic wooden soldiers, and of course the nativity scene (camels on stage, Mom?  Are they real?).  My personal favorite part was the new "New York at Christmas" scene, complete with the Rockettes in glamorous white coats and hats taking a tour of New York City in a life-sized double-decker tour bus. As the bus changes position and direction, the new 50-foot LED screen backdrop gives the illusion that they are moving from one major attraction to another. It has a 3D-like effect and was really awesome.  As in AWE-some.

You know, I think the best thing about the Rockettes show, apart from the dazzling effects, amazing costumes, those legs, the legs, and the legs, is that it's completely suitable for everyone, age three to 93.  Seriously.  Before we bundled ourselves up in our coats and mittess to head away from the magic and back to the real world, my daughters made me promise that we would visit the Rockettes again next year.

And promise I did.

I received four tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own.

 

 

 

 

The Rockettes return to Boston!

It's becoming a bit of a holiday tradition that our Jewish family hits The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes show in December.  I mean, it's only our second year, but I can definitely see where this is going.  Because even before we knew we had seats, we were talking about it at breakfast. 

"Mommy, you know that show we saw last year with the dancers and Santa and the presents?"

"Yep," I answered.

"Let's do that again," said my five year old daughter.  And I agreed.

We soooo loved it last year.  Not at all what I was expecting, the famous Rockettes are more than a bunch of perfect legs.  It's a terrific story including all the holiday faves - Santa and Mrs. Claus, the elves, Santa's Helpers, many of Santa's toys, the Wooden Soldiers, and so many other holiday characters.  Even for this Jewish bunch, it got us in the spirit of things.   And a visit to the gorgeous Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theater is a treat in itself!

We are so looking forward to this year's show, which features brand-new scenes and songs, spectacular new sets, dazzling new costumes, an amazing 50-foot LED screen, and a new finale.  We can't wait to see the incredible precision dancing of The Rockettes, and especially the new number “Christmas in New York,” featuring a chorus of Broadway-style singers and a life-sized double-decker bus!

You too can take your family to see The Rockettes at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theater between now and December 28th, or select a non-peak show and save 25% off* your tickets:

How to Buy Tickets at 25% off*:
1. Log onto: www.citicenter.org/radiocity

2. Select a NON Peak Performance (not bolded) between Sat, Dec 7^th – Dec 28^th for your 25% off discount:

12/2/2011 at 8 pm

12/16/2011 at 2 pm, 5 pm

12/3/2011 at 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, 8 pm

12/17/2011 at 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, 8 pm

12/4/2011 at 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm

12/18/2011 at 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm

12/7/2011 at 2 pm

12/20/2011 at 2 pm, 7:30 pm

12/8/2011 at 2 pm, 7:30 pm

12/21/2011 at 2 pm, 7:30 pm

12/9/2011 at 2 pm, 5 pm, 8 pm

12/22/2011 at 5 pm, 8 pm

12/10/2011 at 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, 8 pm

12/23/2011 at 2 pm, 5 pm, 8 pm

12/11/2011 at 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm

12/26/2011 at 2 pm, 5 pm

12/13/2011 at 7:30 pm

12/27/2011 at 2 pm, 5 pm

12/14/2011 at 2 pm, 7:30 pm

12/28/2011 at 2 pm, 5 pm

12/15/2011 at 2 pm, 7:30 pm

Bolded Performances = Peak Pricing/no Discount    

3. Enter Promo Code: ROXMOM11
*Offer is not valid for Gold Circle - $130 seats, for which there are no discounts. There is a 8 ticket limit on this event.
Pricing                                                Peak                Non-Peak
Orchestra (Pit & Rows A-D):             $130.00                 $130.00
Orchestra (Rows E-O center):            $99.00                    $89.00
Orchestra (Rows E-O sides, P-EE):    $83.00                   $73.00

Mezzanine:                                       $83.00                   $73.00

Balcony (Rows E-J):                          $83.00                   $73.00
Balcony (Rows K-S):                          $74.00                   $64.00
Balcony (Rows T-Z):                          $58.00                    $48.00
Balcony (Rows AA-FF):                     $29.00                    $25.00

Prices include a $3.00 Facility Fee.

I received four tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

Clickit!togiftit! offers egifts for friends and something special for you

I'm something of a shopaholic.  Forget time of year, I am one of those who derives serious pleasure from spending money all year round, not just at holiday time.  And I love shopping for other people which is weird, I know.  But what makes buying stuff for other people even better, is when I get something out of the deal too (I'm not that selfless).

Clickit!togiftit! is an egifting site that offers digital gift cards to dozens of great places.  Stores like Banana Republic, The Children's Place and Gap, and restaurants including Cheesecake Factory, Chili's, and Not Your Average Joe's are all represented too. What makes this site different is that they offer revolving promotions, so when you buy an egift for a friend, you get something too.

For example, right now, if you buy a $100 gift card to Maggiano's, you (the purchaser) will get a $20 gift card and a one-year subscription to Food & Wine Magazine.  If you live in Boston, Finale is offering a $5 rewards card with every $25 egift (and they have the best molten chocolate cake EVER).

Other promos going on now include:

• Gift a $25 Uno’s eGift card and get $5 to use yourself
• Receive a $10 egift card at The Children’s Place for every $40 you send 
• Give a specially designed Williams-Sonoma egift and they will give $5 to will make a $5 donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®  

If you are in a hurry, at a loss, or just plain lazy, check out Clickit!togiftit! and I assure you you'll find something over there that will be appreciated by the people on your list.

Clickit!togiftit! is a client, all opinions are my own.

Crocs Go Back to School

Yep!  You read correctly!  Crocs, formerly a shoe synonymous with summer, have launched a line of sneakers.  And not only are they functional and adorably cute, they are super comfortable.

I admit it – I was a reluctant adopter of Crocs.  It wasn’t until my children’s grandmother bought them the uber-popular shoes that I became aware of how useful they were.  And while I still only endorse Crocs for kids, I can’t deny that they are awesome.  They slip-on in seconds, dry on the spot, and are crazy comfortable (yes, I’ve wedged my feet into tiny Crocs to see what the brouhaha is about).  So when offered the chance to try Crocs sneakers for my daughter, we were more than up for it.

To read more about our experience with Crocs sneakers, check out my post on The Parenting Connection this week.

Into the Wild - A Review

I saw the 2007 movie, Into the Wild, this past weekend.  It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of true stories about things I would never attempt myself, and as I was going through the movies playing On Demand, I recalled a point in the Aaron Ralston book where he mentioned being inspired by the story of Christopher McCandless, the protagonist in Into the Wild.  So I got comfortable, ordered in sushi, and hit Buy on my remote.  Ironically, the movie was listed in the Summer Reading section of my guide; books I could never seem to get through when they were required reading.  These days I'm pretty sure three quarters of my books would qualify.  

Anyhow.

The movie is about a kid who graduates college and almost immediately after the big day, donates his life savings to Oxfam, gets rid of almost all his worldly possessions, and takes off to travel across the country with little to no plan.  After assuming a new name, "Alex Supertramp", Chris begins his journey, making pit stops along the way to earn enough cash to get him to his next destination, and making connections with people that he meets.

The relationships Chris makes are actually one of the most poignant parts of the film.  Though what we see is just a snippet of what had to have been a huge experience, the connections we do see are intense, and viable.  People seem to be attracted to this kid everywhere he goes, and while he is living on the cusp of society where people are not as integrated and harried as they would be in a city setting, the generosity and friendliness of the folks he meets along the way is spellbinding.  It's these relationships that make this story so interesting, since Chris's ultimate goal is to venture to Alaska and live alone, in the wild.  The irony of this piece was not lost on me as I watched the film.

I wanted to like Chris as much as the people he met along the way.  I wanted to feel about him the way I felt about Aaron Ralston.  I wanted to root for him.  But the fact that he just disappeared from his life after graduating and never once told his family where he was going or what he was doing, and showed no regret over this, just really broke my heart.  His family was somewhat dysfunctional, putting him pretty much on par with almost everyone living in America so the sympathy card, notsomuch.  I think Chris thought of himself as a victim of his well-off but sort of impaired family, and disappearing was his way of saying screw you.  As a mother, no part of me thinks it's ok to fall off the face of the earth for two days, let alone two years.  This was on my mind the whole time.

But this fact didn't take away from how interesting Chris's journey was.

It takes about two years of traipsing through Arizona, California, and South Dakota, before he finally makes his way into the wild in Alaska.  Dropped off by a a local whom he'd befriended on his journey, Chris begins his trek at the head of the Stampede Trail.  Before long, he stumbles on an abandoned old bus and it becomes home for the next 113 days.  Unprepared and with few supplies, Chris eventually starves to death (since this is a true story, this isn't a spoiler). 

The movie was riveting.  There's no doubt that Chris's charisma and likable personality got him across the country on almost nothing.  But what really intrigued me was the fact that this charismatic, personable young guy not only sought aloneness, he craved it so badly that he trekked all the way from Georgia to Alaska to find solitude.  I kept thinking to myself, what is he going to do in the Alaskan wild?  How will he pass his days?  He didn't seem to have goals of hiking or hunting for sport (Ralston was/is an avid adventurer) so I couldn't imagine how he would pass the hours.  I can't even go for a run without a distraction like my iPod, so while I am a person who values solitude, I can't relate to Chris's singular goal of being totally alone to survive, or not, the elements in the Alaskan bush.

I haven't yet read the book that inspired this movie but I'm certain I have it buried somewhere in my basement.  Until then, I urge you to watch the movie and I'd be curious to hear from others who have seen it as well.

Canobie Lake Park Fun

I love amusement parks. I was that kid who rode almost everything, leaving my less adventurous friends holding my stuff at the foot of the roller coaster. So it comes as no surprise that I get immense pleasure from taking my kids to the amusement park, satisfying my own kid-at-heart desires to see them have the same kind of fun I had at their age.

Considering their ages (almost four and five-and-a-half), local Canobie Lake Park in Salem, NH is a great spot.  They're not quite ready for the big kid rides and are shy around characters so Canobie Lake is perfect.  In under an hour, we can pull in to the free parking lot and be having fun without heavy duty lines or the steep ticket prices commanded at other nearby parks.  And although the park does have tons of attractions for little kids, my seven and ten-year old niece and nephew had a blast as well, riding everything from the bumper cars to the featured Boston Tea Party log ride.  Too small to ride, my own kids stood by and loved getting soaked by the wall of water that hit them every time the ride dropped.  That was an experience in itself!  

If you have young kids, Canobie Lake Park offers a kiddie area that has about 15 or so rides.  Many are parent-friendly while others are kids-only (thankfully!).  Family favorites include the Alpine Swing (a scaled down version of the scary adult swings) and Flower Power.  For a full list of kids rides, visit here.  There are also plenty of family rides that are kid-friendly.

While we'd been to the park before, this was our first visit to the water park (included in admission).  Castaway Island "is the largest water play complex of its type in New England, with over 180 ways to get wet! Bring your bathing suit and splash away the day... and it's all included in your general one-price admission to the Park! The ride features water cannons, 9 water slides, waterfalls, and dozens of other ways of getting wet on a hot summer's day."  Don't forget to bring bathing suits and towels!  My kids LOVED this part of the day, which we saved for last.

Food is puh-lentiful at CLP.  Seriously, everywhere you turn are vendors and lunch stands.  While the food is relatively reasonably priced, similar to other amusement parks, quality is average at best.  I did see a grill over at Castaway Island with hamburgers and hot dogs and I would probably check out this option first next time. 

2011 ticket prices are:

General Admission Price: $32
Under 48" or Over 60 Years: $23
After 5pm: $22
Ages 3 & under: FREE!

For more info, visit www.canobie.com.

"I received complimentary park tickets to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own."

Waiter Rant - A Review

After a long hiatus involving too many People Magazines, visits to TMZ.com, and various other mind-numbing tabloidy destinations, I'm back to good old fashioned reading.  I'm sure I've said this here before but it feels good to be back.  It's just that it's not easy to find books that grab - and maintain - my attention for longer than a few chapters.  But last weekend while visiting friends, my girlfriend offered my her husband's copy of Waiter Rant and told me he loved it. 

Waiter Rant is yet another blogger success story.  Started as a weblog by an overworked, less-than-satisfied waiter in 2004, Waiter Rant is probably an assortment of posts, manipulated into short-story format in order to work as a book (I haven't spent much time with the blog yet).  But work it does.  The stories speak to the underbelly of the restaurant world in a way that captivates.  The part of dining out that we, as mere patrons, never get to see or and most of us don't bother to think about.  Topics like seating (my own father is famous for never accepting the first table offered), to ordering, to proper wine etiquette and tipping - all fodder for stories in Waiter Rant.  It almost gives the reader a sense of voyeurism into the restaurant world.

The author, Steve Dublanica, who blogged anonymously and stayed in the proverbial closet even after the first edition of the book came out, comes across as an intelligent, if not slightly underwhelmed by life, jaded guy.  A waiter by circumstance as opposed to choice (one year fell into the next), it's his view from the top that makes the stories interesting.  It's that he knew what readers wanted to hear about.  Sex in bathrooms, hand-jobs under tables, the rich guy dining with the whore, and all make for an interesting read.

I was surprised to learn that not all waiters spit in their customers food (I've worried about that more than once myself) and that most servers live on tips (15-20% is standard).  I'd never considered the competitive nature of the business (weekend shifts, holidays...) or how waiters relationships suffer as a result of their absurd schedules.  Overall, these are topics I've just never thought to consider, because I didn't realize I cared.

I could have lived without reading Waiter Rant.  It was a laugh-out-loud, flinch outwardly, beach-read that didn't so much as teach me anything as much as it made me think about stuff I'd never thought to think about.  But now that I know, I'm thinking I might be a much better customer next time I eat out.

Part of the appendix, I loved this and thought it was worth sharing:

What Your Drink Says About You.

Vodka Martini – Sophisticated. You’re classy, old school or a James Bond wannabe. I’ve been known to drink these.

Cosmopolitan – Prissy, over ordered and passé. Favored by Manolo Blahnik wearing Candace Bushnell devotees who spend all their money on shoes but live in rathole apartments. Rapidly becoming an old lady drink.

Sidecar – The last time you got laid was 1932.

Chardonnay – You know what you like. Boring. Predictable. The Missionary Position of White Wine.

Pinot Grigio – You’re pretentious or don’t know what you like. You follow the herd. The Circle Jerk of White Wine

Beer – Blue collar, simple, and an old standby. (I think a girl wearing a t-shirt and jeans while drinking a good ‘ol Bud is very sexy.)

Chocolate Martini – You’re immature or have a sweet tooth. Good for masking the taste of Roofies.

Vodka on the Rocks – You want to get drunk as fast as possible.

Malibu Bay Breeze – A gay man’s drink. (According to Louis)

Sloe Gin Fizz – Same as above.

Gin neat – Only for mad dogs and Englishmen.

Sour Apple Martini – You have a sense of fun but overindulgence might cause dancing on tables and bad karaoke singing. (Beth?)

Negroni – Fluvio’s favorite drink so I can’t badmouth it. I like my job.

Campari and Soda – You’re a gourmand. A good aperitif. A bitter drink for bitter people.

Manhattan – Old fogey drink. Stuffy. Where did I put the bitters?

Sweet Vermouth on the Rocks – You’re so old that if you’re not already in the grave you soon will be.

Pinot Noir – You’ve seen Sideways. Nuff said.

Sex on the Beach – You’ve been to Club Hedonism haven’t you?

Sex up Against the Wall – You own shares in Club Hedonism don’t you?

Galliano –You’re a waterbed, lava lamp, reel to reel, gold chain wearing, wall to wall shag carpet loving, swinging 70’s disco fool.

Gimlets – You’re old fashioned and like to drink. Usually the provenance of classy cerebral babes.

Rob Roy – You’re an alcoholic.

Margarita – You’re fun, good in bed, and naughty with a sense of style. If you don’t have it with salt you’re a wimp.

Shirley Temple – What? Are you five years old? On the wagon? Get the fuck outta here.

Bloody Mary – You need an excuse to start drinking before lunch.

Gin and Tonic – You’re kinda boring but an excellent drink when it’s hot outside.

Mint Julep – You’re a hospitable Southern guy/gal. Good stuff. Rarely ordered.

Tequila – You’re not afraid of spending a little time in jail.

Champagne – You’re reserved, classy, or a stripper.

Vodka Red Bull – Party person, young, possible cokehead.

Southern Comfort –Where’d you put the Lynyrd Skynyrd eight tracks? I know I saw ‘em around here somewhere.

Mojito – You’re not afraid to try new things, have low frustration tolerance and are prone to wild rages.

Rum and Coke – You’ve been arrested for assault once or twice.

Whisky Sour – Have another one Grandma.

Alabama Slammer – You’ve read the “Have a Cocktail” placemat at the diner once too often.

Whisky, Single Malt Scotch, Bourbon – You’re a sexual athlete. Women want you and men want to be like you. You have class, talent, wit, and brains. Of course, this is what I drink.

Cute and Tasty Treats from Donsuemor: Giveaway

Snacking is a big deal in our house.  In fact, my youngest daughter looks for her morning snack not five minutes after breakfast is over (not that she gets one).  While I try to keep it as healthy as possible, I also enjoy seeing their little faces light up at something more treat-like every so often.  So I can feel good about those types of snacks, I try to find things that are small so as to keep it fun, but not overly calorie-dense.

When I agreed to review Donsuemor cookies, I knew what I was getting into since we'd already sampled and reviewed them at Mom Central.  What I didn't know was that Donsuemor also made these little cupcake shaped "Cute Cakes" that my kids would fight over. 

Adorable, right?  And yummy too - yes, mom fought her way toward the front of the line for a taste.  Each cute cake has 120 calories (so save the other for later!). 

If you haven't heard of Donsuemor, the company has been making sophisticated madeleine cookies for 35 years.  The madeleines are beautiful - perfect to put out or serve with coffee.  They're small and lovely to look at as well.

You can buy Donsuemor treats here (they're actually super well-priced) and check here for fun things you can do with them.

Win it!  One lucky reader will win a gift box from Donsuemor.  To enter, just visit their website and let me know which treat is your favorite.  One winner will be selected on Wednesday, April 27th.  Sorry, US only!

"I received a gift box of Donsuemor treats to facilitate this review.  All opinions are my own."