http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/stef42678 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:47:19 GMT Reviews by stef42678 http://www.viewpoints.com/Entenmanns-Ultimate-Super-Cinnamon-Buns-review-c01d3 If you love the smell of fresh cinnamon buns from the mall foodcourt, you are going to love Entemann's Cinnamon Buns.  They are so high in sweet flavor and taste exactly like the fresh treats baked in the mall.  If you are watching your calories, don't even bother because these are well over 200 calories each and high in fat.  But they are worth the splurge.  The rolls are large in portion size and feature the sweet taste of ground cinnamon, fluffy cinnamon dough and sweet and creamy icing.  These buns come in four packs for around $5 and are great for serving for breakfast or a delicious dessert treat.  To serve, just microwave for 30 seconds and enjoy the hot taste of freshly baked cinnamon buns right in your kitchen.  The aroma alone will make you swoon.  These are a great treat, and taste just as good as those stores in the... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:47:19 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Entenmanns-Ultimate-Super-Cinnamon-Buns-review-c01d3 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Newmans-Own-Lighten-Up-Raspberry-and-Walnut-Dressing-review-0b486 I love making salads at home with whatever fresh ingredients I have available, and topping them with Newman's Own Raspberry and Walnut Dressing.  This is in the company's Lighten Up line of dressings and has only about 70 calories per serving and is low in fat.  I love the flavor of this dressing and it goes well with any kind of lettuce, veggies and nuts and cheese.  The flavor is a little tart from the ripe raspberries and adds sweetness to the salad.  The walnuts add a bold nutty flavor for a great combination.  I eat this on salads, but it is great as a dip for veggies and works well as a marinade.  This dressing is great for eating with lots of flavor and little... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:43:36 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Newmans-Own-Lighten-Up-Raspberry-and-Walnut-Dressing-review-0b486 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Fresh-Watermelon-review-aa474 I love the taste of fresh watermelon on a hot summer day.  This juicy red fruit has a slightly sweet taste and is really juicy.  Each one cup serving of watermelon is less than 50 calories and is a cool and refreshing treat.  The taste of watermelon can vary from slightly sweet to a little tart, and I love the seedless varieties.  To serve, I cube the fruit and eat it plain, but it also tastes great on salads or as a key ingredient to a fruit salad.  For a real refresher, blend the cubes in a smoothie or freeze for use as ice cubes in a summer spritzer.  Watermelon is the perfect summer fruit and low in fat and... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:40:40 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fresh-Watermelon-review-aa474 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Nabisco-Ritz-Snack-Mix-review-142f3 I love to snack, especially when you can snack on a whole pack of munchies for only 100 calories.  I love this new Ritz snack mix because it is a great mix of snack favorites with a nice buttery flavor.  I have always been a huge snack mix fan, especially when I can make it myself, but this pack has all my favorites.  It includes the rich, buttery Ritz crackers, crunchy bagel chips and breadsticks and crispy pretzels.  This is a mix with lots of crunch and just a little flavor.  Each pack contains only 100 calories and is low in fat so it is a great snack.  I like these with lunch as well as an energy boost at break time.  This is a great mix that features the delicious taste of Ritz... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:36:12 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Nabisco-Ritz-Snack-Mix-review-142f3 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Nature-Valley-Organic-Vanilla-Nut-review-11992 I love the taste of cereal, not only for breakfast but also for a snack.  Nature Valley Organic Vanilla Nut flavored cereal is the perfect satisfaction to your crunch need and is a satisfying breakfast.  Each serving with milk is about 240 calories but is so delicious and stays crunchy until your last spoonful of milk.  The rice, oats and wheat flavored bits have the slight taste of vanilla, pressed with almonds.  It is nutty goodness.  I love the crunchy texture of each bite and the cereal has just the right amount of sweetness.  The box is a little expensive, but it is organic so it is made with natural ingredients.  This is a great way to start your day, and it can also be the perfect snack to energize you with a great flavor. —... Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:54:59 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Nature-Valley-Organic-Vanilla-Nut-review-11992 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Edys-No-Sugar-Added-Frozen-Fruit-Bars-review-3ec55 I love the summertime, because it is the perfect excuse to indulge in a frozen treat by the pool or out in the sun.  Edy's Pure Fruit Bars are the perfect refresher without all the calories.  I bought a dozen pack of these bars for about $4 and they taste great.  They are thicker and creamier than popsicles, so they don't have a watery fruit taste.  The bars are made from real frozen fruit and taste delicious.  The variety pack contains tangerine, strawberry and raspberry.  The strawberry and raspberry are my favorites and you can tell by the crushed seeds that what you are licking is actual fruit.  The raspberry is a little tart and the strawberry taste like a fresh berry right from the vine.  Each bar is only 30 calories, and zero fat and sugar.  These fruit bars are a dream dessert and the perfect healthy way to cool off on a hot day. —... Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:51:34 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Edys-No-Sugar-Added-Frozen-Fruit-Bars-review-3ec55 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Dasani-Bottled-Water-review-a7ba0 I work at a job where I am outside a lot, so I drink a lot of water.  I have tried many brands, but Dasani Bottled Water is definitely my favorite.  It is pure water with vitamins and minerals for clear refreshment.  I love the crisp taste and it is a great hydrater.  Whenever I feel tired, I drink a bottle of Dasani and am refueled with energy.  I love that this refreshment is just pure water, but it tastes so good.  The bottle is great for taking on the go, and giving to kids to take to school.  I take one to work and love that you can buy it in multipacks, because it is that good.  For those of you that think water is boring, try this Dasani, it is the perfect thing to quench your thirst.  Zero calories and lots of nutrients for a pure... Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:47:43 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Dasani-Bottled-Water-review-a7ba0 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Kashi-Vive-probiotic-digestive-wellness-cereal-review-068a4 I am a cereal lover and I love Kashi products, so I was really excited to try the new Kashi Vive cereal.  What really attracted me to this new cereal is that it contains 40% of your daily fiber so it is good for your digestion.  But how would it taste?  Amazing!  This is more like a snacking cereal, because it is made up of tiny sticks dipped in vanilla that are toasted graham.  It tastes really good and crunchy.  I like that it is low in fat and contains about 170 for more than a 1 cup serving.  This is a great and flavorful way to get your fiber and my new favorite cereal.  It is made with healthy ingredients, so it is a cereal you can eat any time of day and feel good about... Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:39:39 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Kashi-Vive-probiotic-digestive-wellness-cereal-review-068a4 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Blue-Bunny-Super-Fudge-Brownie-review-45a02 I absolutely love ice cream, so I am always looking to try new flavors and satisfy my ice cream craving.  This variety of Blue Bunny Super Fudge Brownie variety is rich and delicious.  The mix is made with high quality rich and decadent chocolate ice cream and it is swirled throughout with sweet tasting fudge brownie pieces.  Each bite is overloaded with brownies so the ice cream is rich and chocolatey.  This is perfect for anyone who loves chocolate.  The fudge sauce adds an extra sweetness.  I love that this comes in a light variety so it is only about 120 calories and 3 grams of fat per serving for the perfect treat to cool down on a hot day. ... Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:18:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Blue-Bunny-Super-Fudge-Brownie-review-45a02 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Weight-Watchers-Premium-Ice-Cream-Cups-review-88d11 I love to cool down in the summer heat with lots of ice cream, and Weight Watchers Premium Ice Cream cups are the perfect way to enjoy ice cream without the guilt.  Each package contains two guilt free desserts if you buy the cookie dough variety and four packs of the vanilla fudge and chocolate fudge varieties that are not only healthy in fat and calories, but also taste like real ice cream.  Each cup is about 160 calories and 1 gram of fat.  The cookie dough variety is soft vanilla ice cream with real dough and chocolate chip pieces.  My favorite is  vanilla fudge which is low fat vanilla ice cream swirled with fudge.  The chocolate fudge is rich and delicious with chocolate low fat ice cream.  These desserts are truly delicious and because they are low fat, you can enjoy them without excess calories and guilt. ... Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:13:06 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Weight-Watchers-Premium-Ice-Cream-Cups-review-88d11 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Trader-Joes-Low-Fat-Honey-Whole-wheat-Pretzel-Sticks-review-84f15 I love the taste of these Trader Joe's Honey Whole Wheat Pretzels and they are pretty cheap at your local Trader Joe's.  I love pretzels, but I also try to snack healthy so this is the perfect combination of flavor and guilt free indulgence.  The sticks are a perfect size, in between skinny and thick and have so much crunch.  Each bite is a little taste of sweet from the honey and whole wheat goodness.  There is just the right amount of salt to give it a seasoned flavor.  These pretzels sticks are less than one gram of fat per serving and only 110 calories per serving of 10 sticks.  I love to pair these with a sandwich at lunch, but they are perfect for munching all day long.  They are a great addition to a party snack and are the perfect snack for in between meals.  I love that they are flavored just right and good for... Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:56:43 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Trader-Joes-Low-Fat-Honey-Whole-wheat-Pretzel-Sticks-review-84f15 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Weight-Watchers-Giant-Fudge-Bars-review-31095 I love summer because it is the perfect time to indulge in an ice cream treat.  These Giant Fudge Bars by Weight Watchers are the perfect way to enjoy ice cream but not fatten your figure.  I am always looking for a healthy dessert and these bars are a winner.  They are perfect for a chocolate craving.  These fudge bars are creamy and delicious.  Each is only 110 calories and low in fat and high in sweetness.  The bars are composed of creamy chocolate ice cream and filling with 5 grams of fiber.  These come in a six pack, so you can almost eat one everyday.  They have just 2 Weight Watcher points and taste as good as the fudgesicles you had growing... Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:54:14 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Weight-Watchers-Giant-Fudge-Bars-review-31095 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/General-Mills-Fiber-One-Caramel-Delight-review-05f25 I love cereal, so I always like trying new varieties.  When I heard about the Fiber One Caramel Delight, it sounded more like a dessert than a cereal, but it was on sale so I bought it.  I was so surprised at how much sweet flavor this cereal had.  The cereal is crunchy whole wheat squares sweetened with caramel.  This cereal has lots of fiber, about 9 grams which should keep you fuller longer.  The cereal is a bit high in calories at about 200 calories per 1 cup serving, but it makes a great snack.  It is lowfat with just 3 grams and very high in flavor.  I love the crunch of the wheat squares, and it seemed like each piece was sweetened.  This is a great way to have a sweet tasting breakfast. ... Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:48:59 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/General-Mills-Fiber-One-Caramel-Delight-review-05f25 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Pasta-Roni-All-Varieties-review-da7b3 I love to cook dinner, but sometimes I want a great meal without a lot of work, so of course I turn to a box.  Pasta Roni is a great solution to home cooking because they make great tasting pasta dishes, and you just pour, boil and mix.  The box comes with all the pasta and seasonings you need and you just add milk to make it creamy.  They make a variety of flavors like four cheese parmesan, white cheddar and brocolli and fettucine alfredo.  I love the sauces because they have so many flavors and spices to make the pasta taste great.  I love the Nature's Way line of flavors because they are made with all natural pasta and no preservatives and are a little bit healthier.  My favorite is the Creamy Parmesano flavor with the great taste of pasta and cheese and just about 280 calories per serving.  The nutrition varies for each flavor but most are about 300-350 with about 2 servings per box.  I like to add vegetables to the pasta for a bigger meal... Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:40:33 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Pasta-Roni-All-Varieties-review-da7b3 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Splendora-review-91fc4 If you love to keep up to date on the latest trends and style, Splendora is a great community to connect with.  The website is a network of women sharing all their latest picks on what is hot and what is not.  I love all the fashion advice and pop culture.  Today they had their best picks for bbq food which really helped in my holiday party planning.  I signed up for the free newsletter and they send you a weekly Splendora forecast of all that is cool and hip and what not to wear.  I have got a lot of style advice from this community and it is a great way to connect to other fashionistas.  They also give lots of shopping advice on what to buy and where to find the best bargains.  This is a great website for any woman and I have more confidence in my style sense. ... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:01:11 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Splendora-review-91fc4 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Springs-Preserve-Cafe-by-Wolfgang-Puck-Las-Vegas-NV-review-67691 I love the Springs Preserve Cafe by Wolfgang Puck because it goes along with the mission of the Springs Preserve in serving up delicious sustainable and responsible foods that taste amazing.  The cafe has an amazing view of the Las Vegas Strip and features dishes that are organic and healthy, as well as the best in sustainable seafood.  The food is American cuisine and dining is comfortable indoors and great in the fresh air on the outdoor patio.  The menu features foods that are organic and healthy. I love the Roasted Tomato Soup and the Organic Field Greens salad which are both high in flavors and served with natural ingredients.  The Garden Chopped Vegetable Salad features corn, tomatoes, green beans and carrots.  There is also a Sustainable Arugula Salad featuring watercress and shaved apples and walnuts.  There are a few pizza varieties to choose from like the Four Cheese, Spicy Pork, or the Grilled Farmer's Market Vegetable which is my favorite... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:04:57 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Springs-Preserve-Cafe-by-Wolfgang-Puck-Las-Vegas-NV-review-67691 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Blue-Bunny-Peanut-Butter-Panic-Ice-Cream-review-914b5 I am a huge ice cream lover, and Blue Bunny Peanut Butter Panic combines my favorite flavors all in one.  The ice cream is a blend of gooey peanut butter and rich chocolate.  If you love peanut butter cups as much as I do, you will be in heaven.  This flavor is a blending of rich peanut butter ice cream and peanut butter cups drizzled with peanut butter and chocolate sauce throughout.  It is the ultimate indulgence.  Each serving is about 200 calories, so this will be a splurge, but it is so rich and decadent for a great taste.  The ice cream is thick and creamy and full of flavor for the ultimate sweet... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:50:55 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Blue-Bunny-Peanut-Butter-Panic-Ice-Cream-review-914b5 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Smart-Ones-Angel-Hair-Marinara-review-cc78 I love Smart Ones line of frozen foods because it is the perfect way to get a great tasting meal that is quick and easy.  The Angel Hair Pasta with Marinara is a very simple dish, but there is little about it that I would improve.  The meal is composed of angel hair pasta with marinara sauce and a few tasty vegetables.  I liked that the pasta came out with a good texture, and was not too dry or chewy.  The marinara sauce is a little red and sweet with the perfect blend of spices.  The dish is topped with green and yellow peppers and zucchini.  My only complaint is that I would have added more vegetables, but I just added my own.  For true pasta lovers you will probably want to add a sprinkle of cheese on top.  The meal cooks up in a few minutes in the microwave and is perfect with a side salad and a piece of bread.  It is low in fat and only about 250 calories for a great healthy... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:47:08 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Smart-Ones-Angel-Hair-Marinara-review-cc78 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Jell-O-Sugar-Free-Double-Chocolate-review-8d582 This is such a great dessert, because it is the perfect combination of thick and creamy pudding and lots of chocolate.  Jello sugar free double chocolate pudding has an amazing taste that is so good you won't miss the sugar.  I love how easy these snacks are to take places and they taste so rich and creamy.  It has a great chocolate flavor.  I like the flavor because it is a little more chocolate than regular jello pudding snacks and not quite as sweet.  Each serving is only 60 calories, so it is the perfect indulgence.  The pudding is low in fat and doesn't taste like processed pudding.  This makes a great snack to take anywhere and will satisfy any chocolate... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:42:55 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Jell-O-Sugar-Free-Double-Chocolate-review-8d582 stef42678 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Breyers-No-Sugar-Added-Double-Churned-Ice-Cream-review-83104 I love the summer because it is a great excuse to eat ice cream everyday.  I love this sugar free ice cream from Breyer's because you lose the sugar, but not the taste.  Breyer's No Sugar Added Double Slow Churned Ice Cream is so great.  Each serving has between 90-110 calories and is low in fat and calories and of course sugar.  It comes in great flavors.  I have tried the Chocolate Fudge Brownie which tastes very chocolatey and has small pieces of chocolate mixed in.  My favorites are the basic chocolate and french vanilla because they are so high in flavor and taste so similar to full sugared ice cream.  I like the consistency of this ice cream because it is a little lighter and tastes great.  This is the perfect dessert without the guilt of lots of... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:36:40 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Breyers-No-Sugar-Added-Double-Churned-Ice-Cream-review-83104 stef42678 4