My "Happy Things" List Includes Breyers
Do you ever stop and make a mental list of things that make you happy?
I do. Seriously. When I'm having a super-crappy day, I try to force myself to stop wallowing for a minute and list My Happy Things. All sorts of random things are usually on that list. There's the kid, chocolate, the way Penny's fur flops around when she runs, peanut butter, Max purring, cookies, sporks, sprinkles, flowers, ice cream, frogs in my pond, food . . . hey! Did I mention that food makes me happy? Especially dessert?
You know what makes me even happier? When I get to combine things that are on my Happy Things list. Give me chocolate and peanut butter and time with my kid and you've just made me the happiest human on earth.
Hello there, sexy!
You guys. YOU GUYS. Breyers and BlogHer asked me to review Breyers Blasts!® Chocolate REESE’S®. You can add THAT to My Happy Things list. Getting asked to review Breyers Blasts! is definitely one of My Happy Things.
A few weeks ago there was an evening when I didn't get home until it was almost time for Alexis to go to bed. I called when I was on my way home and told her that we would have some Breyers Blasts! together as soon as I walked in the door. I try to make it a point to spend a little time every day having a one-on-one conversation with her. Gathered at the kitchen table with a treat is an excellent way to get the conversation started.
She made herself a bowl and I made myself a milkshake. I kind of have a thing for chocolate/peanut butter milkshakes, by the way. That "thing" is that OMG I LOVE THEM SO MUCH.
We sat at the table talking about what we each did that day. Alexis talked about the things she had learned in school, she shared a funny story her bus driver had told her, and she told me about how she wanted to spend the weekend. It was nothing particularly exciting, but it was perfect. Everything about those moments was perfect.
Until Alexis finished her bowl.
Fortunately, we had some Breyers Blasts!® OREO® Birthday Blast! to try as well.
(Cake batter flavor + OREO cookies + sprinkles = YES. PLEASE.)
My Happy List is made up of things that may not seem significant, but thinking about sitting at our kitchen table sharing Breyers Blasts! while Alexis tells me about her day is one of those memories I'm going to hold in my heart forever.
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Reader Comments (380)
I love how you ask "how will you and YOUR FAMILY enjoy Breyers Blasts!" ... As much as I love my family, delicious ice-cream like that would be all mine (especially the Oreo flavor)!! ;)
we'd enjoy after a day at the pool!
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my little guy's birthday is coming up and this would make it a super awesome ice cream party!
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ice cream! yum
My dad would eat it right out of the carton. With a fork.
Most of Columbus is without power. We are very lucky to have never lost ours. It's not predicted to drop below 90 degrees for the next ten days and the power's not expected to be restored in many areas until at least Friday.
What does this have to do with Breyers? Well, we now have four families living under our roof until other neighborhoods have power and, thanks to you, I know what everyone is getting to snack on tomorrow.
I'd love to sit out back with my husband and daughter, and just soak it all in. :)
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We love it in banana splits!
This would be the perfect afternoon treat with this heat wave we are currently having. My boys would love it!
I love Breyers because you can buy it without chemicals. We would just enjoy it while spending time lasing around our sun room.
My family and I would enjoy Breyers Blasts with an ice cream bar all summer long. With different toppings, syrups and sauces to choose from, we can all get our favorites and have a blast!
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Oh, this sounds like a heavenly hot summer afternoon treat before dinner!
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We would enjoy this after a sunny day at the spray park....probably eating it outside on the back swing.
I don't want to try the peanut butter cup but I think my family could find some flavor we liked. You know, to celebrate ONCE WE HAVE STINKING ELECTRICITY.
My first thought is that i would eat that all by myself on a vacation day from work while the kids are at camp/school. Nothing like cleaning out the kitchen pantry and junk drawers while eating Breyer's!
I would probably eat a whole gallon of the oreo by myself. Ok, I might share with the 2 year old since she will eat anything with "sparkles" involved. :)
Ice cream, sugar cone, sitting on the deck, setting sun = a splendid evening. :)
We would enjoy anytime, anywhere.
my husband would die for this. he loves Reeses!
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we would enjoy it after swimming
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We would enjoy it while watching The Middle and Modern Family tv shows.
At a BBQ with friends!
I will enjoy it on a hot day on the back deck.
we would enjoy it after eating our veggies! Thanks for a super giveaway!
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We dont need a special time for Breyers, we love having it as a treat.
This would be perfect for a family pool party!
We would enjoy it after a hot day on our farm.
We could enjoy it after a long day of yard work. I'm thrilled we got to build our house, and overwhelmed with all the work!
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we'd have it while watching movies or playing games. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
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We would enjoy Breyers Blast after dinner time.
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The Breyer's Blasts would be a perfect way to end our neighborhood pool parties
I just bought some Breyer's Samoa ice cream...YUM YUM! Just what I need to beat the heat lately!
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I would enjoy a dip of Breyers Blast on top of a piece of cake.
We enjoy ice cream for dessert on a hot day
Oreo Cookies & Cream has been the best one so far
My family would love this, with a little chocolate syrup ontop. Yum.
Thanks so much.
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Thanks again.
It has been unbelievably hot lately and Ice Cream sounds good any time right now.
It is the perfect treat after our evening walk.
I love ice cream and would love to win this