Things I Love Thursday- Little Debbie 100 Calorie Snacks

  When I was growing up my mom regularly stocked the snack cabinet with Little Debbie Oatmeal Pies. That snack brings back such fond memories for me that when I see one I am transported back in time a bit. So when Little Debbie asked me to review their new 100 Calorie Snack Packs, I raised my hand hi and screamed “Pick me, pick me!!” Well in a virtual internet sort of way.

Alas, the oatmeal pies aren’t represented, but I might have found a replacement in their yellow cakes which are a dead ringer for a twinkie minus the filling. In fact, 8 (!!!!) snack packs arrived in the mail the other day and we are already down 2 boxes. I have been sharing people, don’t judge. And everyone seems to have a favorite. I must confess that I lied to my children today and told them there were no more yellow cakes because I didn’t want to share the last one. I justified it by telling myself that I needed to eat if for blog research purposes. I am sure you will all back me up.

I am a sucker for anything labeled 100 calorie, but half the time I am left very disappointed cause the portions are miniscule and the taste is nothing like the original. No disappointment here, everything is full of flavor. The brownie is a little small, but everything else makes a perfect dessert or midday snack. Hence the quickly disappearing boxes.

How would you like to try all 8 kinds of 100 Calorie Snacks? Cause the good folks over at Little Debbie have 3 boxes with my readers names on them. Now, it is up to Mr. Random.org to determine whose names those are. To enter, simply head over and leave a comment letting me know which 100 Calorie pack looks the best.

I want to make sure you are all aware that none of the 100 Calorie snacks are part of the peanut butter recall. The Little Debbie snacks affected are their crackers only. So no worries.

For a second entry, leave a link on my Things I Love Thursday carnival. Now PAY ATTENTION cause a lot of you are missing out on your second entry. You MUST leave a comment telling me you linked up cause even though I can clearly see that in the Mr. Linky, I pull the winner from the comments. Got it? If you have never participated in Things I Love Thursday before, please check out the guidelines so you can link up properly. They make it easy for people to find you and send some traffic your way.

The contest ends next Thursday when I will announce the winner in my next Things I Love Thursday post. Which I post on Wednesday night. So the contest actually ends Wednesday night. How’s that for crystal clear. Lost came back on TV tonight and my brain is fried. So comment and link away. And good luck!!

Jill is the author of The Diaper Diaries. She has been changing diapers for 6+ years as a stay at home mom of three children. She also has a devoted husband who graciously puts up with this little internet hobby. They all probably wishes she would exercise a bit more discretion as she shares their life's ups, downs and in-betweens with anyone willing to read it. You can (almost always) find her on Twitter @DiaperDiaries.

55 Comments »

1. Upstatemomof3 says:

   Oh man I love 100 calorie packs. I would so love to try the nutty bar 100 calorie packs.

   Upstatemomof3s last blog post..I love My Moby

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   January 21st, 2009 at 11:42 pm

2. Marie says:

   Love the nutty bar–and at 100 calories that sounds awesome!!

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   January 22nd, 2009 at 12:15 am

3. debbie says:

   Well, since my name is Debbie, I think that alone should count for a second entry. My parents had me convinced as a child that these were named after me! I love those gingerbread cookies. They are great year round.

   debbies last blog post..By popular demand – my childhood at a glance

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   January 22nd, 2009 at 12:28 am

4. Mary says:

   I love anything chocolate I’m all about the brownies

   Marys last blog post..TILT

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   January 22nd, 2009 at 2:46 am

5. Upstatemomof3 says:

   I linked my Things That I Love post.

   Upstatemomof3s last blog post..I love My Moby

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   January 22nd, 2009 at 4:23 am

6. Andrea McMann says:

   Do I have to pick just one?? I’d go for Chocolate Cake first!

   Andrea McManns last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Ummm…

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   January 22nd, 2009 at 8:33 am

7. Andrea McMann says:

   I linked up. It’s not showing it in Link LOve, but I did link up above. Here’s the link: http://chocolatefingerprints.net/2009/01/22/things-i-love-thursday-rudolphs-pork-rinds/

   Andrea McManns last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Ummm…

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   January 22nd, 2009 at 8:34 am

8. Brooke says:

   100 calorie nutty bars???

   yum!!

   Brookes last blog post..My closet

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   January 22nd, 2009 at 9:28 am

9. Brooke says:

   and i linked up my love for my closet…try not to be jealous.

   Brookes last blog post..My closet

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   January 22nd, 2009 at 9:29 am

10. Shannon says:

    Chocolate cake for me please! But honestly they all look pretty yummy!

    Shannons last blog post..Wednesday’s Website

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 10:01 am

11. Erin G says:

    I went to the website to see my options, but I knew before I got there…. the brownie.

    I would also try the nutty bar, too, or the chocolate cake.

    Erin Gs last blog post..Nathan’s First Snow

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 10:09 am

12. Cupcake says:

    I liked up my love for my new planner.. adorable and fully functioning

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 10:12 am

13. Cupcake says:

    Triple fudge brownies!! YUM YUM YUM!! that would be 100 calorie chocolate please

    Cupcakes last blog post..Things I love Thursday – - 1/22/09

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 10:14 am

14. Jeni says:

    The Nutty Bars, followed closely by the PB Stix. I have a peanut butter obsession.

    Jenis last blog post..If…

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 10:59 am

15. christie says:

    I would love to try them all, but especially the brownie…or the peanut butter bar…or the nutty bar…heck, give me them all!!!

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 11:24 am

16. rachel k says:

    nutty bar, hands down!

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 11:57 am

17. Lindsey says:

    The brownies look yummy!

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 12:02 pm

18. Christa says:

    The nutty bar is my absolute favorite Little Debbie snack. I can eat lots of them, so it is nice they have packaged them in a controlled portion.

    Christas last blog post..Things I Love Thursday-High Five Magazine

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 12:32 pm

19. Christa says:

    I linked to my actual post on Mr. Linky for TILT. I wish you hadn’t told us about Little Debbie 100 calorie packs…now all I can think about is nutty bars It’s a good think I already did my grocery run this week.

    Christas last blog post..Things I Love Thursday-High Five Magazine

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 12:34 pm

20. Sandi says:

    I love Nutty Bars. Thanks! =)

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 12:55 pm

21. Tiffany says:

    I have been wanting to try the Nutty Bars ever since I saw these making the blog rounds. But I can’t find them ANYwhere! I wonder if they’ve come out to the public yet?
    give_me_a_latte at yahoo

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 1:10 pm

22. nicolerenae says:

    Definitely the chocolate cakes! Mmmm…I’m reading this at lunch time and they are making me hungry.

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 1:45 pm

23. Holly says:

    Oh! The Nutty Bars…definitely. I have memories of eating them with my dad straight out of the fridge; they’re so good that way!

    Hollys last blog post..The Final Bargain of 2008

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm

24. Holly says:

    And, I just linked up for TILT (my first time!)… thanks!

    Hollys last blog post..The Final Bargain of 2008

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 2:13 pm

25. Kristi says:

    I’m a chocolate girl…the brownies or chocolate cakes would hit the spot!

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 2:31 pm

26. Michelle at Scribbit says:

    RIght now I’m loving a donut. Oh donuts . . .

    Michelle at Scribbits last blog post..Mini Sand Boxes for Indoor Play

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm

27. bee says:

    Oh how I love the Nutty Bar!

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 4:14 pm

28. Beth@Not a Bow in Sight says:

    I love those too. Have you tried the Hershey’s 100 calorie bars? They are great too!

    Beth@Not a Bow in Sights last blog post..Things I Love Thursday

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 4:36 pm

29. Sylvia says:

    NUTTY BARS–oh, the memories. I don’t have a blog, but here’s my mail. Thanks!
    sylviarj@yahoo.com

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 5:22 pm

30. Ginger says:

    Yum! Those sound wonderful! I’m on a health/fitness kick right now, but I bet I can make a diet exception for some Little Debbie snacks. I linked up for my first Things I Love Thursday today! Here’s my link: http://justoneoftheboys.wordpress.com/

    Gingers last blog post..Things I love Thursday – the backyardigans

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 5:36 pm

31. Jessica Alexander says:

    Oooohhh, the nutty bars! No wait…the brownies…the chocolate cakes. No, the nutty bars…yeah, the nutty bars. =)

    Jessica Alexanders last blog post..Random Thought Thursday

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 6:20 pm

32. Kelli says:

    I love my Ergo baby carrier!!!

    Kellis last blog post..New Link

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 8:38 pm

33. Shannon says:

    I love the nutty bars!

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 8:43 pm

34. Momo Fali says:

    Nutty bars, baby! Fun to eat and fun to say!

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 9:46 pm

35. Adam says:

    I like the nutty bar singles the best.

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 11:11 pm

36. Beth Shepherd says:

    nutty bar for me!!!!

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    January 22nd, 2009 at 11:11 pm

37. Carolyn G says:

    I love those nutty bars

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    January 23rd, 2009 at 1:16 am

38. Kelly Bowland says:

    Oh, would love to try the 100 calorie Little Debbies!!! Always looking for something to offset the glasses of wine on the weekends!!

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    January 23rd, 2009 at 9:42 am

39. Christy says:

    Oh. My. Yum….I love little Debbie…those snow puff things look yummy…one can not go wrong with chocolate and marshmallows.

    Christys last blog post..The One about Nashville

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    January 23rd, 2009 at 1:36 pm

40. Heather says:

    oh my goodness I am so in love- to the store i go later to day to try to buy some of these.
    The brownies and PB bars are my fav.

    Heathers last blog post..Baking, Baby and Dixie

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    January 23rd, 2009 at 2:06 pm

41. Kat says:

    Anything chocolate sounds delicious!

    Kats last blog post..New people

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    January 23rd, 2009 at 5:51 pm

42. Christine @ Live Laugh Love and Bloggings says:

    Okay,a girl can’t go wrong with CHOCOLATE any CHOCOLATE. So I’m all about the 100 Calorie Triple Fudge Brownie! YUMMMMMMMM

    Christine @ Live Laugh Love and Bloggingss last blog post..Getting To Know You ~ Getting To Know All About You…

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    January 24th, 2009 at 4:48 pm

43. Natalie says:

    mmmmmm, chocolate, please! triple fudge brownies, chocolate cake, and the snow puffs all look yummy!

    Natalies last blog post..Tell All Tuesday – Week 41

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    January 24th, 2009 at 11:18 pm

44. Maria P. says:

    I’ve always been partial to the Nutty Bars, so I think I would just devour those. Thanks for the giveaway!

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    January 25th, 2009 at 12:31 am

45. Irma says:

    I want to try the snow ball looking ones – they look sooo cute and I have always loved marshmallow and chocolate.

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    January 25th, 2009 at 3:14 pm

46. Jacquelyn @ Because I Said So! says:

    I f you’re asking what the best-looking package is, I’d say the rice krispy bars–the colour of the strawberries really make it bright and pleasing and make you think you’ll practically be getting a meal in that box.

    If the question was which one do I want to try, I’d go triple-fudge brownie anyday!

    Jacquelyn @ Because I Said So!s last blog post..Works for Me Wednesday: Brush those teeth!

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    January 26th, 2009 at 1:21 pm

47. M.P.F. says:

    Probably the nutty bars – but they all look so yummy.

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    January 26th, 2009 at 3:46 pm

48. Dan says:

    I’m a fudge brownie kind of guy.

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    January 27th, 2009 at 4:03 pm

49. Heather says:

    I am trying this but have no idea how to linky or if it matters I am posting a Things I love Thursday on Wednesday, thanks for the contest!

    Heathers last blog post..Things I Love Thursday

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    January 28th, 2009 at 4:53 pm

50. sandra says:

    My mouth is watering and my lips are smacking at the sound of Triple Fudge Brownies .

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    January 28th, 2009 at 8:09 pm

51. Kristi @ RunWatchPlayWait says:

    I {heart} nutty bars… oh, so much.

    Kristi @ RunWatchPlayWaits last blog post..Rats and tumors and panic – oh, my!

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    January 28th, 2009 at 10:21 pm

52. Donna K says:

    The Nutty Bar® Singleslooks great.

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    January 28th, 2009 at 10:35 pm

53. Donna K says:

    I entered on Mr. Linky.

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    January 28th, 2009 at 10:37 pm

54. Leslie M. says:

    I just love the 100 Cal nutty Buddy Bars!
    Yum!
    Leslie
    LeslieVeg@msn.com

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    January 29th, 2009 at 7:59 pm

55. Jen L. says:

    Oh, I’d have to go with the chocolate cake! Yum.

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    January 30th, 2009 at 2:28 pm

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