Chex® Party Mix is mixing it up with a fresh idea that puts a whole new spin on the classic cookie exchange. Ditch the hours of baking and make 15 minute Chex Party Mix recipes instead – all you need is a microwave and some friends to stir up the fun.

The concept is simple – invite some friends over for a party and ask everyone to make enough of their favorite Chex Party Mix recipe to exchange with party guests. Taste, mix, swap, and share the recipes, putting the treats in easy DIY packages for everyone to take home.

From decadent to savory your guests are sure to love with these delicious favorites that can be made in the microwave in 15 minutes or less. These five Chex Party Mix recipes are just some of the fabulous 15 minute recipes that can be found at ChexPartyMix.com.

• Original Chex Party Mix – A tried and true classic of many holiday gatherings.
• Chex PB & Chocolate Blast – Is there really a better combination than peanut butter and chocolate? Yes, when Chex cereal is added!
• Chex Pumpkin Pie Crunch – Mix things up and try this mouthwatering alternative to the beloved holiday pie.
• Hot Buttered Yum Chex Mix – A combination of cinnamon, brown sugar, honey and marshmallows blend effortlessly together in a crazy-delicious, gluten free crunchy mix.
• Chex Caramel Chocolate Drizzles – Melted chocolate, chewy caramel and a delightful crunch carry this gluten-free party mix recipe from microwave to table in 15 minutes.

ENTER TO WIN! Your prize pack will contain:
• 2 boxes of Chex cereal to create Chex Party Mix recipes
• 5 featured Chex Party Mix recipes
• 10 takeout containers so your guests can take their Chex Party Mix to-go
• $20 gift card to purchase recipe ingredients and decorating supplies

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IMAGINATION IS KING at Burger King. The new BK Crown Program, built to inspire every kid’s imagination and encourage kids to help choose how BK gives back, brings families together to enjoy not just a meal but a mealtime experience.

• The BK Crown Program comes in a fully interactive Kids Meal box. Sitting atop each box is a newly redesigned Burger King crown, because every kid deserves to be treated like royalty at Burger King! With crowns on their heads, kids can dive into the box, taking it apart, playing fun games and activities that challenge their minds, inspire their imagination and engage with the whole family.

• With the BK Crown Program, Burger King Corporation invites kids to tell Burger King what matters to them most. BKC has established a fund to help support the Wildlife Conservation Society, National Parks Conservation Association, DonorsChoose.org and Have It Your Way™ Foundation. By visiting BKCrown.com, kids learn how BKC’s charitable partners make a difference. Upon entering BK Crown Codes and clicking on their favorite cause, each kid’s vote helps BK^® choose which charity to give back to.
• The fun doesn’t end at the restaurant; the BK Crown Program experience lives on at www.BKCrown.com where kids can place their vote for how BKC should give back, as well as find more games, win prizes and enjoy interactive play.
• Also at Burger King, for just $9.99 your family can enjoy the “BK Family Bundle” which includes a WHOPPER sandwich, Whopper JR. sandwich, two small fries, two small soft drinks and a Kids Meal. Now that’s a deal worth getting together for! Limited time only. Price and participation vary. Prices higher in HI.

Head over to the nearest participating Burger King restaurant with your family for the new BK Crown Program. You’re never to small to make a difference, and what’s important to you is also important to Burger King. That’s why BKhas established a fund to help support charities involved in improving education and protecting the environment and wildlife. By entering your BK Crown Code and clicking on your favorite cause, your vote helps BK choose which charity to give to! The Charity that we chose was the Wildlife Conservation Society. We entered all 5 of the codes from out Kids Meal boxes!

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Searching for a quick and convenient side dish that appeals to all of your hungry eaters? Thanks to Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Vegetables with Pasta, pleasing your entire family just became an easy fix.

Making meal time easier than ever, Green Giant has introduced vegetables with pasta and savory sauces to their already convenient and tasty line-up of Valley Fresh Steamers frozen mixes.

New Valley Fresh Steamers Vegetables with Pasta varieties include:

• Macaroni and Cheese Sauce with Broccoli – classic elbow pasta and broccoli in a mouth watering cheese sauce
• Pasta and Vegetables with Alfredo Sauce – delicious corkscrew pasta with carrots and broccoli in a savory Alfredo sauce

Though we are not big on Broccoli, we ARE big on Mac and Cheese! I was very surprised at how good these were. We all tried some of the broccoli but I can say I might have liked to see this with something like corn in it. I couldn’t find the Pasta and Veggies with Alfredo sauce so we weren’t able to try that one. These are great for a quick side when you are short on time.

Steam-in-the-bag sides will have your family asking for seconds. Join in the conversation today on the Green Giant Facebook page.

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Your giveaway prize pack will contain……

• 2 Green Giant placemats
• Broccoli stress reliever
• 32 oz. serving bowl
• Surprise face serving spoon
• A VIP coupon for the new Valley Fresh Steamers with Pasta

Disclosure: I was not paid in any form of cash for this posting. I received a gift package for my testing purposes by Green Giant® through My Blog Spark® . The views and opinions expressed in this blogs content are solely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product should be verified by the above mentioned manufacturer, PR Agency or product designer. This post is not endorsed, sponsored or has any connection to twitter, facebook or any other network. This post is solely the property of MAK Media, LLC® and/or its above sponsor. The product itself did not persuade my personal beliefs or views. I was under no obligation to write a positive review. You can read more about our Disclosure Policy here.

The boys are big fans of Kung Fu Panda. I love watching it with them just to listen to the amazing sound of their laughter. I of course sit there at certain parts and don’t have a clue what is so funny. I either lack the ability to think like 4 and 8 year old boys or I am just an uncool Mom. Yea, I am going with the first one as I am totally cool!

This year, Kung Fu Panda is back! General Mills is teaming up with DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda 2 to bring the action-packed adventures right to your breakfast table.

Throughout the spring, spin fighter toys featuring Kung Fu Panda 2 characters including Po, Tigress, Shifu, Monkey, Lord Shen, Mantis, Crane and Viper can be found inside specially marked boxes of participating General Mills cereals: Cocoa Puffs (11.8 oz.), Trix (10.7 oz.), Golden Grahams (12 oz.), Reese’s Puffs (13 oz.), Cheerios (14 oz.), Apple Cinnamon Cheerios (12.9 oz.), Cookie Crisp (11.25 oz.), Lucky Charms (11.5 oz.), Cinnamon Toast Crunch (12.8 oz.) and Honey Nut Cheerios (12.25 oz.).

Let the games begin with one spin fighter toy in each box. Simply cut out the targets on the box and then use your spin fighter to try and knock them down. With eight character toys to collect, the Kung Fu fun can continue all summer long! I have to tell you, we have a few of these and I think they are just as fun as the boys do. They can be dangerous indoors though, as we found out lol

The cereal that we received was the Apple Cinnamon Cheerios. The boys had never tried this before. It was no surprise to me that Spencer loved it but Royal was a bit unsure. Spencer snacked on it through out the day.

GIVEAWAY: Gift pack pictured above! (DVD, Cereal, Toy)

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Giveaway is open to US residents who are 18 years of age or older. I reserve the right to remove any entry from this giveaway. This giveaway is sponsored by a MyBlogSpark. This giveaway ends 6/16/2011 at 11:59pm EST. If you are currently or have previously reviewed this product or participated in this campaign, you are ineligible to enter/win.

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I was not paid in any form of cash for this posting. I did receive product for my testing purposes thanks to MyBlogSpark, General Mills and Kung Fu Panda.  The views and opinions expressed in this blogs content are solely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product should be verified by the above mentioned manufacturer, PR Agency or product designer. This post is not endorsed, sponsored or has any connection to twitter, facebook or any other network. This post is solely the property of MAK Media, LLC and/or its above sponsor. The product itself did not persuade my personal beliefs or views. I was under no obligation to write a positive review. You can read more about our Policy Disclosure here.