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Welcome to Thursday!!!
I don’t usually love seeing product reviews on other people’s blogs–
it always seems so fake and commercial.
It’s like, “Holy Cow! This amazing product really works! I got mine for free because I’m writing this post, but it can be yours for the low price of one million gazillion dollars!!”
They’re kind of phony, right??
But I’ve got to tell you…
I absolutely jumped at the opportunity to review Zoku’s Duo Quick Pop Maker.
I almost died when I got the green light from the friendly folks at Zoku.
And then I tapped my toes at the front door every day for about a week waiting for it to come.
If you want a first hand account of how excited I’ve been, you can check out my
Instagram stream for proof!
So what’s so special about this popsicle maker?
The Zoku Duo Quick Pops maker makes popsicles in 7 minutes flat.
And then another 2 rounds of 2 popsicles before you even have to stick it back in the freezer!
Here’s how we’ve been using it in our home every single day…
She’s just learned how to sign “ice cream.”
It’s the first request she makes in the morning and the last one I see at night.
Our speech therapist has encouraged us to reward her verbal and signed requests as quickly as we can, just to show that her effort to communicate will result in a reward of some kind.
Thanks to my Zoku, I’ve been able to say:
“Oh, you want ICE CREAM? Well, ok! Let’s do it!”
Not only can I give her ice cream almost instantly– but I totally control what goes in it.
In the mornings I make her popsicles with yogurt, oatmeal, milk, and bananas.
(no need to start on the potential issues I’m creating by giving her “ice cream” for breakfast…
one issue at a time, people: speech first, ice-cream-for-breakfast later)
After naps, it’s usually just yogurt and milk. Easy!
Ok, so beyond incredibly quick and healthy pops for my daughter…
I can also whip up (healthy-ish) dessert popsicles for me in a flash too!!
Check out my recipes for Boston Cream Pie and Strawberry Shortcake Popsicles.
I am completely and utterly in love with this product.
And I’m dying for the millions of awesome accessories that go with it.
Any generous donors out there?? ;)
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In summary:
Product review posts are hokey.
But this one isn’t.
Because I love Zoku.
For reals.
And you should buy one.
And then make popsicles.
With chocolate ganache.
Want to know where you can pick one up?
Check it out here:
Zoku® Duo Quick Pop™ Maker. Quick, cool and designed for two. Freezes ice pops in as little as seven minutes without electricity. Patented space-saving design. Try Peppermint Pops, Cranberry Orange Pops and more. $36.95. Williams-Sonoma (www.williams-sonoma.com).
…or here: Amazon
And definitely make sure you check out Zoku on Twitter and Facebook!
Zoku provided me with a free sample of their Duo Quick Pops Maker in exchange for a product review. The opinions expressed are 100% my own! I am not receiving any monetary compensation for writing this post, nor for any sales generated from it.
Ok, party animals! Let’s link!
Last week’s most viewed Sweet Treat:
Hunger Games Cake by The One With The Cupcakes!!
(I was pretty excited about this one :)
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The popsicle machine really does look like a lot of fun!!! It’s ok to do a review of a product now and then that you totally love:-) Thanks for hosting the party girl!!!!
Thank you for hosting this party :)
Have a wonderful weekend
Winnie
Oh my gosh – I’d love to have the Popsicle maker at my house – my kids would never let it rest!! :) Thanks for hosting!
What a pretty popsicle you made! Looks so good with the ganache :) Thanks for the fun party!
I couldn’t agree more with you on product reviews! The exception would be when the blogger REALLY loves the product. And who wouldn’t love this popsicle maker? I was totally hoping you’d be having a giveaway, darn. :) Guess I’ll just have to go buy one. It’s been in my Amazon wish list for a little while now…
I know! I was hoping for a giveaway too!! Oh, well…
Thanks so much for hosting :)
I think you have convinced me to buy this machine. I’ve been eyeing it for awhile now…and now I want it!!! :) What a super easy way to have frozen treats all the time. I can just tell my husband it’s cheaper than turning up the A/C!
I have wanted one of those since I first saw them. I am totally buying one now! Thanks for the awesome ideas :)
Hi! Thanks so much for hosting- I linked up my all time favourite sweet treat- super healthy protein energy balls. I have one after every workout and give them to my teens in their lunch boxes, let me know what you think- they’re so tasty! Rebecca @ Natural Mothers Network ( Seasonal Celebration) x
This does look like a great product! I’m going to check into it. I’d love to get one that makes at least 4 at a time.