Crock-Pot Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

The Hatchlings — adorable stars of the upcoming animated The Angry Birds Movie — have a special message for moms across the globe: from our flock to yours, Happy Mother’s Day!
In the 3D animated comedy, The Angry Birds Movie, we’ll finally find out why the birds are so angry.
The movie takes us to an island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds – or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red (Jason Sudeikis, We’re the Millers, Horrible Bosses), a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck (Josh Gad in his first animated role since Frozen), and the volatile Bomb (Danny McBride, This is the End, Eastbound and Down) have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.
Featuring a hilarious, all-star voice cast that includes Bill Hader (Trainwreck, Inside Out), Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids), and Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), as well as Keegan-Michael Key (Key & Peele), Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live, next year’s Ghostbusters), Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development), Ike Barinholtz (The Mindy Project, Neighbors), Hannibal Buress (Broad City, Why? With Hannibal Buress), Jillian Bell (22 Jump Street), Danielle Brooks (Orange is the New Black), Latin music sensation Romeo Santos, and YouTube stars Smosh (Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla), the Columbia Pictures/Rovio Entertainment film is directed by Fergal Reilly and Clay Kaytis, produced by John Cohen and Catherine Winder, screenplay by Jon Vitti, and executive produced by Mikael Hed and David Maisel
The Angry Birds Movie hits theaters May 20th.
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As a traveler, I know there is nothing more important then luggage that can stand up to all the wear and tear they go through. American Tourister understands this and offers luggage that is both stylish & durable and offers colors and designs that don’t leave your luggage looking like every other bag on the carousel.
*Photo American Tourister
When looking for an upgrade from my old American Tourister luggage that I’ve had for 10+ years, I once again turned to American Tourister. I had my D23 Expo trip with Disney coming up and who better to turn to than the official luggage of Disney!!?
*Photo American Tourister
While I didn’t get it before my trip, I’m glad I waited because I was in love the moment I saw their new Star Wars line on te D23 Expo show floor! I knew then that’s what I wanted…my own droid to take with me on adventures like Luke Skywalker..yes, I’m a bit of a geek ????
I love the zipper pulls!! They are so fun and yet sturdy enough to do their job over and over again.
comes complete with a leather Star Wars luggage tag, and expandable zipper to fit more goodies…you know all those fun souvenirs you bring back!
Great 3D looking detail…
Rebel & Empire printed material that zips up and separates one-half from the other. This feature is great since I usually share a bag with my tot when we travel…or when I travel by myself can put all my souvenirs on one side and clothing on the other.
Straps to hold your clothing in place and plenty of zippered pockets to keep you organized.
I’m so impressed with this R2D2 28″ spinner that features
• Single spinner wheels. • Star Wars branded push button pull handle. • Star Wars branded zipper pulls. • Split construction. • Large mesh pocket on interior of case for packing organization. • Cross straps to keep contents secure while traveling.
• Weight: 11.4 lbs.

This post is sponsored by Splenda, however recipe and opinions are 100% my own!
One of my must have sweet treats and I must say, my downfall, is brownies! I love brownies, but they really are full of sugar. Today I’m going to share with you a homemade brownie recipe using a Splenda blend for a healthier option (you can use the Splenda granules for an even less sugar)!
Ingredients2 Eggs3/4 cup Splenda Sweetner1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup melted butter
3/4 cup cocoa2/3 cup flour1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
extrasnuts
chocolate chips
Preheat your oven to 350*
Using a spoon mix together your wet ingredients. Mix your dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then stir into wet mixture slowly mixing. Add in extras (I added in leftover chocolate chips) Spread into sprayed or greased 8/9 inch pan. Bake for 20-30 min depending on your oven (mine takes 30). Let cool, then cut into squares! Makes 16 brownies.
You can double the ingredients and bake in a 9×16 pan for more of this delicious treat!
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There has been many bath and beauty products over the years geared towards women, teens, and young girls but all the products seem to be the same old thing and have bored a few young girls so much they decided to take matters into their own hands and create a product that not only makes you smell good, but makes you feel good too.
Angels and Tomboys was created by Madison Star & Mallory Iyana after being bored senseless with their body care products.
We had this cool idea to make everyday products that girls use fun. We came up with fun names, characters and unique fragrances for these products and pitched the idea to our mom. She loved it and the rest is history in the making. Our mom named the company Angels and Tomboys as a reflection of our unique and complex personalities and interests. We’re just like every girl in the world because ALL girls are created equally different. Plus, we can all agree that every Angel has a bit of Tomboy in her.
We created Angels and Tomboys so that you can have a product made just for you. If you’re anything like us, and we’re certain that you are, you are tired of wearing your mom’s boring perfume and it’s probably too flowery, too expensive and way too strong. Well, Angels and Tomboys® is just right. Our paraben free, patent pending, vegan friendly formula contains several great vitamins to preserve young skin. It’s a must-have for EVERY girl and every parent can feel good about it. Our fun and unique scents encourage you to be proud, be bold and be you. Love being a girl…because all girls are created equally different.
A little about these young entrepreneur:
Madison Star, born Feb 27, love reading books, baking, and choreographing dance routines, creating cool fashion designs, talking & texting on her phone and the color Turquoise. She likes to collect purses, stickers and bottle caps and can dance, sing and act…She is an honor student, who loves to give back.
Not only does my company donate a portion of proceeds to non profit organizations that focuses on the well-beings of girls, I also volunteer throughout my community and every year for my birthday party I ask attendees to gift me with an item that I can donate to charity. Thus far I’ve donated hundreds of coats and shoes to a women’s shelter in my hometown, Memphis.
Mallory Iyana, born Nov 22, love racing, playing video games, baking cookies & cakes, making mini movie videos, ice skating, basketball,exercising and the color blue. She likes to collect hot wheels and can dance, tumble, sing/rap & act…She is an honor student, who loves to give back.
Not only does my company donate a portion of proceeds to nonprofit organizations that focuses on the well-beings of girls, I also volunteer throughout my community and every year for my birthday party I ask attendees to gift me with an item that I can donate to charity. Thus far I’ve donated hundreds of coats and shoes to a women’s shelter in my hometown, Memphis
You can read more facts about the girls here
It’s so great to see such young girls with so much drive and social conciousness. They have a great start and can’t wait to see what they produce in the future!
About the product:
I was sent 3 delicious scents to try out…Deep Fried Ice Cream, Cotton Candied Apples, & Adventures. But they have so many other scents that will appeal to any personality like Rockin’ Blueberry, Lemonade Doughnuts, & Watermelon Funk just to name a few. I don’t have any girls of my own, but I have three nieces who absolutely love these and will totally be spoiled with whatever scents they want. They come in lotions & body sprays and smell, well, amazing! I’m actually wearing the Cotton Candied Apples right now and can’t stop smelling myself.
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Having all boys and the only girls I have to buy for are 7 hours away, it’s a little hard to find things that they might like for Christmas..so I just channel my inner little girl and pick things that I would like to play with, and I usually get it right. This year i’m loving the little Lalaloopsy Tinies..they are a much tinier version of the Lalaloopsy dolls that the girls already love.
The teeny tiny little dolls are fantastic for small hands that like to carry several around. Kids love to collect things so being able to collect and carry all their favorite dolls at once is fun for them. These Lalaloopsy Tinies are colorful and easy to fit in pockets, or if like my nieces, their purses. In each pack there is a surprise character. It’s exciting to open the pack and see what surprise awaits you in this one!
Lalaloopsy Tinies are available in packs of 10 & a special pack of 18…you can even get the Lalaloopsy Tinies Houses for the kids to use with their tiny dolls! They can create a whole village and can easily store their Tinies inside the houses too!
I think these are so incredibly fun. They are small and soft to the touch and encourage imaginative play. There are more than 100 Tinies available to collect. As an added bonus, girls can string them to create their own jewelry and accessories.
When you are shopping this year for toys that will thrill your kiddos, take a look at the Lalaloopsy Tinies.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”