My family and I aren’t big breakfast eaters. Even when we rise early rarely do we stop and take the time to fix us something to eat in the morning. However, when I got the chance to buy a few boxes of Aunt Jemima’s Frozen Pancakes in Buttermilk and Homestyle flavors, I decided to give the whole breakfast thing a try.

It has been said that breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day and that children who eat breakfast regularly are more likely to consume healthier diets & be more physically active throughout their adolescent and teen years. Luckily, Aunt Jemima offers a wide variety of quick and easy breakfast solutions ranging from frozen pancakes and waffles to entrees that have eggs, sausage or bacon. You can even create your own special breakfast theme and personalize your pancakes with creative toppings and sides so there is no reason to not eat breakfast in the morning!

Personally, I love my pancakes plain and simple topped with Original Aunt Jemima syrup and the frozen pancakes were no exception. They were light and fluffy and tasted just as a pancake made from batter would! Even though, I like my pancakes simple, if you’re into fruit, yogurt and peanut butter Aunt Jemima has some great recipes for you to try…

Nutty Homestyle Hotcakes

INGREDIENTS:

• Aunt Jemima Frozen Homestyle Pancakes
• Peanut Butter
• Honey
• Apple or Banana Slices

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare two Aunt Jemima Frozen Homestyle Pancakes in a toaster oven or microwave according to package
2. Spread peanut butter on top of one pancake
3. Spread honey on top of the other pancake
4. Place apple or banana slices on top of peanut butter
5. Make a sandwich out of the two pancakes and go!

“I’ve Seen the Light” Lite Stack

INGREDIENTS:

• Aunt Jemima Frozen Low-Fat Pancakes
• Low-Fat Lemon or Vanilla Yogurt
• Sliced Strawberries

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare Aunt Jemima Frozen Low-Fat Pancakes in a toaster oven or microwave according to package and place on a plate
2. Place the sliced strawberries around the pancake
3. Prepare two tablespoons of low-fat lemon or vanilla yogurt and place on top of the pancake to serve with syrup

Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes are available in the freezer section of grocery stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $2.69 for a package of 12 pancakes. They come in a wide variety of flavors – Homestyle, Buttermilk, Low Fat, Whole Grain, Blueberry and Mini – as well as the newest flavor Confetti!

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Disclaimer: I was provided with 2 coupons good for a free box of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes in order to write this review. No other compensation was provided. All opinions are 100% mine.

Since the age of 10, I have been struggling with acne. While my friends had clear skin, mine looked like a zit volcano exploded all over it. Luckily, I’ve never had acne so bad that I was considered a “pizza face” but I had it bad enough that my skin was tender to all kinds of touch and it hurt my self-esteem. Over the years, I have tried numerous off the self products to keep my acne at bay but I haven’t found any product that I feel truly works, except expensive prescription cleansers and drugs.

So when I received my free trial samples of Oxy Clinical Acne Solutions line, I was skeptical but decided to give it a try anyways. The Oxy Clinical line is the newest acne cleansing line made up of 3 different products that are suppose to be backed by clinical studies. Unfortunately the website does not have the clinical results listed which seems a little fishy to me.

The products include a 2% salicylic acid Advanced Face Wash, a 5% benzoyl peroxide Clearing Treatment, and a 0.5% salicylic acid Hydrating Therapy. The Advanced Face Wash contains a revolutionary, continuous-action formula that battles breakouts even after you rise by leaving 25 times more acne medication on the skin. It also features a patented AcneShield salicylic acid technology that unclogs pores fast and fights flare-ups but soothes the skin at the same time through the use of botanical extracts. The Clearing Treatment is stated to be prescription-strength when compared to leading prescription acne medications. It eliminates 99% of acne bacteria in 8 hours and features patented OXYSphere micro-encapsulated benzoyl peroxide which releases over time to fight breakouts between applications. Lastly, the Hydrating Therapy cream is a unique 3-in-1 formula that delivers nutrients to replenish acne-prone skin while fighting blemishes and controlling oil. It exfoliates with the help of salicylic acid, it hydrates with hyaluronic-acid, and it controls oil through patented Lipacide C8G by regulating overproduction of oil.

I can definitely say that the Advanced Face Wash and Hydrating Therapy live up to their acne fighting powers but I wouldn’t say the results are clinical worthy. I have used both of these products 1x a day for a week and my face did clear up. It feel soothed and refreshed after washing and I could definitely tell my pores felt tighter which is something I haven’t gotten from an acne product in a long time. However, when compared to prescription acne washes I’ve used in the past, I wouldn’t say the results are comparable. And even though, my sample pack included the Clearing Treatment, I have yet to give it a try due to its large percentage of benzoyl peroxide and being fearful of completely drying out my skin and causing more damage before my skin clears up. I also haven’t given the Clearing Treatment a try because my packages do not specify to use all three products or one or the other. Overall, I will continue to use the trials until I am out of them but I haven’t yet decided if I will buy the Oxy Clinical product line for continued use.

The 3 products are available separately or in a 2-3 week supply package at any retail store nationwide.

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Disclaimer: I received a trial sample of the Oxy Clinical acne line through a freebie sign up. These opinions are 100% mine and I was not asked or compensated by the company to write this review.

Over the course of next week, I will be posting reviews for the following:

• Gruene Steam Mop & Steam Cleaner
• Hard Candy Makeup
• Aunt Jemima Pancake Recipes
• Oxy Clinical

I hope you’ll find something of interest! If you have an idea for a product you’d like to see reviewed at Blissful Reviews, please email me and let me know.

The winner for the Simulated Diamond Earrings Giveaway is…
Teresa from FunFritzFamily! Congratulations, I will be contacting you soon to get your mailing information. Don’t forget to check out the other ongoing giveaways for your chance to win something awesome!

Work has been fairly hectic this past week with working 10+ hours multiple days in a row. But tonight, I got home around 5pm and have been relaxing waiting for the season premiers of two of my favorite shows: Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice. I also cannot wait for the season premier of Dexter which starts on the 26th. What season premiers will you be watching?

PS: I have quite a few reviews coming up in the next week or so…I just need to sit down and get my opinions together!

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For the past 4 months, I have been a reviewer at EdenFantasys and have had nothing but positive experiences with their company. They offer a sex-positive community where you can learn from others, share your experiences and re-discover sex in the privacy of your own home. They offer online shopping you can trust, a welcoming community and a wealth of inspiring resources.

If you’ve ever wanted to try out an adult product but were too shy to do so, I highly recommend purchasing from EdenFantasys. They have a wide selection of adult products you can choose from and offer fast and discreet shipping and billing options. No one will ever know what you ordered as your packages come unmarked with no advertistments on the box. EdenFantasys also offers a great review program for those interested in reviewing products for free in exchange for honest reviews that can be posted on their website and/or your blog. More recently, EdenFantasys started an Ambassador program which allows consumers to receive free products in exchange for a honest testimonial about anything EdenFantasys related; you can simply write a blog post about how great EdenFantasys services are!

I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing some amazing products with my most recent one being Treasure of the Sea. Treasure of the Sea is a luxury bath product made by KamaSutra. The sea salts, a vibrant blue color, are made out of viatmins, minerals and nutrients from the sea guaranteed to leave your skin feeling soft, your body nourished and your soul reawakened. It comes with a real seashell scoop and is easy to use: simply scoop Treasure of the Sea into running bath water and let bubbles form. Sit back and relax into an ocean azure paradise. This product is great for a relaxing bath alone or for a romantic bath for two!

Being a big fan of baths, bubbles and sensual love, I was excited when I received my tub of Treasure of the Sea and couldn’t wait to try it out. The vibrant blue of the sea salts is mesmerizing and adds to the relaxing effect of the product when mixed in your bath water. The scent is lovely and light and isn’t overpowering or too fragrant which is perfect for people who might be sensitive to smell. The product does produce some foam but does not bubble like normal bubble bath does. It also doesn’t leave your body feeling slippery or grimy and cleans off easily from the bathtub surface whereas other bath products are notorious for leaving film. Treasure of the Sea has become a regular tub side must have for me and I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of relaxation in the water!

You can purchase your own tub of Treasure of the Sea from EdenFantasys for only $25.99 and slip away into ocean paradise. But I have something a little more exciting than that: a chance for you to win a $25 gift card from EdenFantasys! Because I want to help promote your sensual and sexual side, I have teamed up with EdenFantasys to offer one lucky Blissful Reviews reader a $25 gift card that can be used towards a purchase of $25 or less or towards a product that costs a little more.

Prize: ONE lucky Blissful Reviews reader will win a $25 gift card good for a purchase at EdenFantasys.

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This giveaway is open from September 20th, 2010 and will end on October 5th, 2010 at 11:59 pm CST. A winner will be selected using Random.org and contacted within a day of the drawing by email. The winner has 48 hours (2 days) to reply with their shipping information. An alternate winner will be selected if the original winner does not reply within the time frame!

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Disclaimer: EdenFantasys provided me with a product free of charge in exchange for a honest review of their product and services.