Moma Foods

Hi guys,

I was very kindly sent a whole load of Moma products to try out. I was so surprised when it arrived in the post because there were so many different things to try, I don't even think I originally realised how big their range was.

So I was very kindly sent 5 sachets of the cranberry and raisins porridge, 5 sachets of plain porridge, 5 sachets of super seeds porridge, a pot of plain porridge with added sugar, a pot of golden syrup porridge, a pot of the coconut and chia porridge and a box of raspberry and coconut bircher muesli (400g). 

I love breakfast and I love porridge in particular, I am always looking for healthy ways to feed myself and also my family but sometimes mornings can be a big rush and I end up not having any breakfast! These pots and sachets are perfect for this as they only take a few minutes to make and there is NO cooking! 

Firstly I love the brightly coloured packaging it really makes the products stand out on the shelf, its also great quality packaging - you can just feel that it is! All the products I was sent were gluten free which is great for me as I know I can recommend to my family members who have coeliac and can't eat gluten. All the products I was sent were suitable for vegetarians  and some were vegan too!

I tried out the plain porridge with sugar and the coconut and chia porridge both in the pots - I was expecting them to have a 'cardboard taste' because other porridges I have tired have been quite bland and you can definitely taste that they have come in a cardboard package, I was pleasantly surprised though because neither of them seemed to have that taste at all. My partner had the golden syrup pot and there were no complaints from him, he liked it!

Next I tried the sachets, I tried out the plain one and the super seed one - they were both great tasting on their own but I am very into sweet flavours so I just added a small sprinkle of brown sugar or a squiggle of honey on the top - this made them perfect for me! My son absolutely begged me, from the moment we received the package, to try them out and he had the super seed one - which again I added some honey over the top - he loved it and has had it twice since then! Porridge is definitely one of our favourite breakfasts, and the thing I love most about the Moma pots and sachets is that there is absolutely no cooking involved! Not even a microwave!! All you have to do is add boiling water to the pot or pour the oats in a mug and put boiling water in there, leave for 5 minutes and bang you have yourself a healthy nutritious breakfast! All the porridges are gluten free as I said before which I think is great - a lot of the time you have to pay over the top prices for things that are gluten free BUT the pots come in packs of 12 and cost £14.99 which works out at about £1.25 per pot, the sachets come in packs of 30 and cost £17.99 working out at around 60p each!!! That's nothing, about average for a porridge. The coconut and chia porridge is also vegan containing no dairy at all, which I think is great with the way the world is now changing and more and more people are becoming vegan! The only porridge I have not tried is the Cranberry and raisin sachets, this is because I am not the biggest fan of raisins and I don't think I would like it! I have, however, passed these on to people who will be able to enjoy them, and this is just a matter of taste not the quality of the ingredients! Lastly I tried out the DIY bircher muesli - I had never heard of bircher muesli until I received this in the post, if you were not aware is when oats are soaked (it was originally overnight but this can be done in 5mins with Moma) and then eaten with yogurt! The recipe on the back of the packet called for apple juice to be used, unfortunately I did not have any and decided to use a splash of milk, the oats used in Moma's bircher muesli are quick soak oats, meaning that it takes 5 minutes for the oats to soak up any liquid. I was not aware when I made this that the muesli contained raisins - however I did not find it offensive and actually enjoyed the taste.These come in 4's and cost £13.99 making them around £3.50 per box, again an average price for a good quality muesli! The muesli is also vegan! All the breakfasts kept me full until lunch time and I found when I ate them, I was not reaching for the biscuits in between meals - this is due to the slow release energy that they contain! Amazing!

All these options are so quick, so easy, and make the school run a lot nicer - before I was running out the door quite often having no breakfast! Now I can enjoy a healthy  meal which will keep me full until lunch and it only takes minutes to prepare! Even my son enjoys them, meaning I can send him to school knowing he has had a healthy start to the day! This is great because he is not the biggest or best of eaters! Each of the porridges have around 250calories - some are a little less and some are a little more but they are not high in calories and make the perfect start to the day for someone who is trying to get fit and healthy! Well, they make the perfect start to the day for anyone really.

You can shop for all their products at their shop - http://shop.momafoods.co.uk/  I think that their story of how they began is amazing so please take a look at that! Its amazing how something small can grow into something so delicious :)

Here are some photos of us enjoying the porridge:

You can find Moma at the following places:

Their site: http://www.momafoods.co.uk/

Their facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momafoods

Their twitter: https://twitter.com/moma

Their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momafoods/

Thanks for reading

Sophie Jo x

Couponing 101 - A guide for beginners

Hello all,

Recently I have many questions about how and where I get my coupons from so I thought I would do a little blog post about it.

Where do I get them?

Baby Clubs - Often when you sign up to baby clubs they will send out coupons and free samples just because you joined them. All you have to do is fill in a few details - they will send you some emails so if you want you can set up a separate email address for these. I have a post which links all the clubs I have signed up to and you can find that here.

Facebook - Every so often brands will put out printable coupons on their Facebook page, these could be first come first serve or there may be a competition to win them.

Coupon sites - There are certain sites which let you print off coupons for they are supersavvyme, caring everyday and extreme couponing uk.

Email - Take a bit of time to email your favourite brands and let them know how much you like them! You can ask for coupons or just compliment them, lots of places will say no so don't get disheartened - even when they say no they may give you ideas of how you can get their coupons or of any competitions coming up. If you have ever had a problem with something then you may also receive coupons for complaining, this is a way that companies can give you back your money while also keeping your business.



How do I know who to ask?

I always ask my favourite brands, or new brands I have never seen or heard of before. I am always honest when I email them and tell them why I want the coupons. The reasons I use are: I've never seen your products before and I would love to give them a try, I love your products and wondered if you had any coupons available and even My son loves your brand and I would like to know if you have coupons.


What if they say no? - don't worry just try somewhere else, like I said they may direct you to another way to win or get a coupon and even if they don't someone else will always send you something.

How to use them?

Most coupons will tell you exactly what you can and can't do on the back, for example some may say only one per transaction - this means you can only use one of those coupons during a shop, others might say one per item - this means you can use as many as you like but if you have 4 coupons you have to buy 4 items. Most coupons will have an expiry date, that means you have to use the coupon on or before that date just like anything else. Some stores may have a limit to how many coupons you can use at once, I have used loads and never ever had a problem. Some may have a specific store that you have to use them in and some may have specific items that you can use them  against, others will just be for a certain brand.


How to make the most out of my coupon?

Wait until the items go on sale - this way they will be the cheapest possible. Look and see which store sells them cheapest and use them there. You can also make a really good deal by using BOGOF offers - for example if you have a coupon for 1 free bottle of juice and that juice is on a BOGOF offer in the store, then by using the coupon you will get both for free - 1 will be paid for by the store through its promotion and the other will be paid for by the company who gave you the coupon.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Always remember to be polite when asking for coupons, you will not receive them through rudeness - companies do not have to give out anything for free so if you get something then remember to be thankful. 
NEVER try and use a coupon for a product it is not meant for, this is unfair and may mean that the company or the store will lose money. 
NEVER complain if there is no complaint to be made! 


Another way I like to get the most out of my shopping is by using cashback apps. I will do a blog post about this at a later date but if you would like to check out my most recent video with some details about my 2 favourite apps then go ahead - you can find that here.