You Are Invited to a Sneak Peek Advance Screening of NBC’s This Is Us

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Thursday, September 15, 2016

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ABOUT THE FILM:

Cast: Mandy Moore (“A Walk to Remember”), Milo Ventimiglia (“Heroes,” “Gilmore Girls”) and Sterling K. Brown (“The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”).

Synopsis: Sometimes life will surprise you. Starring Mandy Moore (“A Walk to Remember”), Milo Ventimiglia (“Heroes,” “Gilmore Girls”) and Sterling K. Brown (“The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”), this refreshingly honest and provocative series follows a unique ensemble. As their paths cross and their life stories intertwine in curious ways, we find that several of them share the same birthday and so much more than anyone would expect. From the writer and directors of “Crazy, Stupid, Love” comes a smart, modern dramedy that will challenge your everyday presumptions about the people you think you know. Special premiere Sept 20th with new episodes Tuesdays at 9/8c after The Voice – only on NBC.

Premieres Monday, September 20^th at 10/9c on NBC

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids was invited to participate in this opp. We are an NBC partner blog. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan and do not reflect the opinions of the parent company represented. Contact me at 3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids across all social media platforms. Snapchat us at: ThreeDecades. #ThisIsUs

This post is sponsored by the Role Mommy Writer’s Network.

Atkins® Launches First Line of Meal Kits- What a Dream Come TrueEating healthy has always been a big challenge for me. I have to admit that coming from an Italian background where food is held as something so important has taught me some wrong eating habits. Food is used in our extended family for everything. It’s not just to keep you alive, it’s something that is viewed as very important and almost an insult if the food is not consumed when presented. With saying that, I have dealt with this issue throughout the years and have manage to lose quite a few pounds along the way. The biggest issue I have come across throughout my adult life is finding time to organize a healthy meal and having a clear plan to follow. When I heard about Atkins meal kits I could not help but smile from ear to ear. What a dream come true for people like me with a busy lifestyle or people who just want it laid out in a step by step fashion. I had to wonder if it really could be that easy and organized. Let me tell you up front before you read on- It was just that easy!I was thrilled to be invited to test out the new Atkins kit. My first step was choosing which one was right for me. There are three different kits available. three different options to choose from for one’s needs and lifestyle. All Meal Kits are offered exclusively at Atkins.com with a current offer for free shipping and five percent off on orders for a limited time with promotional code NEWKIT5. The Meal Kits may also be purchased as a recurring subscription.  After checking the three options below, I decided that the Easy Peasy Meal Kit looked like it would best fit my needs.

Option 1- Frozen Foodie Meal Kit ($69.99) is ideal for people who are too busy to cook full meals, requiring minimal time in the kitchen. This kit features a variety of Atkins Frozen Meals to simplify options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Option 2- Evening Chef Meal Kit ($89.99) is designed for the consumer seeking convenience during the day, but wants to prepare their own meals in the evening. The kit includes Atkins Frozen Meals, Snack Bars and Shakes to cover breakfast, lunch and snacks, with recipes and recommended shopping lists for low-carb dinners.
Option 3- Easy Peasy Meal Kit ($97.99) is the most comprehensive kit with all meals included, and consumers make their snacks and side dishes. The kit includes a variety of Atkins Frozen Meals, Meal Bars and Shakes to cover breakfast, lunch and dinner.To be honest with you, it all seemed just a little too easy to me. With a press of a button I was able to order a week’s worth of healthy option low carb foods and be set. I had made up my mind to go “all in” and I was set. All I had to do was wait for the box to arrive and I was good to go. The box arrived. As a little tip, please make sure that you are aware of when your Atkins Meal Kit will arrive so you can be home or have someone waiting for the box. The foods are frozen and packed in dry ice. I was so happy when the kit arrived I could barely contain myself. As I opened the box I separated everything out. There were frozen meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner. There were protein shakes and protein bars and there was a book and other organizers. For a minute I felt a little overwhelmed and thought, “How am I ever going to do this?”. Then I saw what I mentally called a lifesaver. There was  a one page  Shopping List and Menu Plan. There is was- my ticket to a healthier me.

I started my low carb lifestyle right at that moment. I started reading. I tried to read as much as I could in the book but you know how that goes. I did read a lot of it, but what I needed was right on that one page. It was a map for seven days. The first seven days to a healthier me. Everything was mapped out- Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Snack, Dinner. It was a little weird because I don’t think I have been eating on a five time a day schedule. I either have been grazing or trying to stick to three meals with nothing in between. The five times a day felt like something I could really honestly handle without obsessing over when the next meal would be. While Atkins is primarily a whole foods-based program, the meal kits allow people with busy lifestyles to get everything they need to get started quickly. I loved how there was a shopping list that included just what I would need for the week. No wonder the plan I chose was called Easy Peasy! The next day I hit the store and grabbed all the items I needed to successfully manage for the week. There were not that many extra items. An example of some of the items I had to pick up were cheese, mixed greens, snap peas, tomatoes, zucchini, green beans, cucumber, olives and a few other items. It was the first step in living my new low-carb lifestyle.

A sample day looks like this:

Breakfast: Atkins Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bar

Snack: Atkins Dark Chocolate Royale Shake

Lunch: Atkins Frozen Beef Merlot- add- 1 Cup mixed greens, 5 cherry tomatoes and 2 tbsp. dressing

Snack: 5 black olives and 1 oz chedder cheese

Dinner: Atkins Frozen Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo -add- 1/2 cup broccoli and 1 tbsp. butter

How does it seem to you? I absolutely love how everything is in the box AND everything is step-by-step planned out for you to follow. By the way in case you were wondering the food is good, actually it’s quite delicious! The protein bars and the protein shakes are good, too. They are good in the respect that they do not have the huge aftertaste. The pic about is how I drink the protein shake if I am home. I love to shake it up and pour it over some ice. NOW, I’m sure by this point you are wondering about how I’m doing losing weight. So far, so good. After following the plan for the past two weeks the scale has gone down eight pounds. I’m beyond thrilled with those results. The best part of this plan is that I can see it as something easy to follow and easy to stick to. I’m looking forward to my new healthy lifestyle thanks to Atkins Meal Kit and Guide. As for the price, it is kind of high for our budget, so thankfully the book gives ideas on how to intergrade real foods into the plan. I do plan on using the protein bars and protein shakes to help me stay focused. I definitely would recommend the Atkins Meal Kit Home Delivery to everyone. It really is a well thought out and easy to follow plan. Bravo, Atkins! Check out all things Atkins here: https://www.atkins.com/products

“While we encourage and guide consumers on how to prepare meals with the variety of foods enjoyed on Atkins, the Atkins Meal Kits take all of the guesswork out of preparing meals and snacks, and offer simplified options for the low-carb lifestyle,” said Joseph Scalzo, president and chief executive officer, Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. “With more consumers interested in home delivery food services, the Atkins Meal Kits are ideal for today’s on-the-go individuals who want the convenience of having delicious low-carb food delivered directly to their door.”
Consumers may order Atkins Meal Kits at Atkins.com, where they can receive free support from nutritionists, access educational materials and share insights from their personal weight-loss journey with members of the Atkins community. In addition, all plans come with the Atkins Meal Kit Guide, The New Atkins Made Easy book, the Atkins Carb Counter and the Recipe Booklet.

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids was invited to participate in this opp. This post is sponsored by the Role Mommy Writer’s Network. An Atkins Meal Kit was also provided. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan and do not reflect the opinions of the parent company represented. Contact me at 3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids across all social media platforms. Snapchat us at: ThreeDecades. Get social with Atkins  #AtkinsMealKits

Back To School Bonanza Giveaway

Next week starts up our Back To School routines! I’m not sure who will suffer more getting up at 5 a.m., the kids or the mom. We are starting the school year with Emm going into Grade 4 and Adam beginning Senior Year of H.S.—Big tears from me will be coming soon! In the meantime I am thrilled to be part of this incredible giveaway featuring fabulous products for the Back To School set (or those going to school for the first time).

One VERY lucky winner will score the jackpot, with products from 12 brands and a total value over $400 – containing school shoes, lice prevention, nutritional drinks, food pouches and bags, a humidifier, educational toys, zippered bed sheets, deodorizing packs, and a photo op t-shirt!! What’s more? The 2nd place winner will receive a prize pack from Sneakz Organic and QuickZip, and 18 third place winners will receive a pack from Sneakz Organic!!!

​Read on for more details about the brands and products in the pot, and enter to win in the Rafflecopter box at the bottom! Good luck to all!

So, are you super psyched!?!?! This giveaway is open to US residents ages 18 and over. Simply enter to win in the Rafflecopter box below – the more actions you take in the box, the more points you rack up and the higher your chance of winning. So, get to it and GOOD LUCK!!!! The giveaway will end at 11:59PM EST Thursday, September 15. The winners will be randomly selected, e-mailed on the 16th, and given 24 hours to respond before new winners are selected (so keep an eye on your junk box!). If you are on your cell phone please turn it sideways so you can access rafflecopter.

 

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Disclosure: Diane Sullivan is partnering with US Japan Fam and other bloggers for this giveaway. No compensation was given for this post. US Japan Fam is responsible for prize delivery. All opinions are my own. Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids across social media platforms. Check out usjapanfam.com for more awesome giveaways.