Make Packing Lunches & Snacks Healthier and Tastier with Phyter Food Bars!

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The struggle is REAL!...The struggle of constantly trying to find healthy, nourishing and filling snacks and foods for my kid's lunches at school!!!

With manic mornings, small children and pure chaos the norm in our house every school morning,  it is becoming harder and harder to implement a healthy eating lifestyle, especially for their school lunches.

So today I am here to help anyone who is struggling like me!! Let me introduce you to a company that is helping me and my family with healthy foods and snacks and has quickly become one of our newest favorite brands!

Phyter Food is the creator of 100% plant-based food bars. Whether adding the bars as a topping to your kids’ favorite smoothie bowl or throwing a bar to the kids in the back of the car on the way to school - they are both healthy and convenient.

The food bar line features Kale + Apple (think apple pie), Berries + Peanut Butter (think PB&J) and Beet + Cocoa (think brownies) flavors that use fresh vegetables and fruits as the leading ingredients and are loaded with phytonutrients – hence the Phyter name.

You won’t find any preservatives hiding in the bars, which is why they’re found in the refrigerator. Plus, Phyter bars are GMO-free, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, kosher and vegan—creating a food everyone can enjoy, even those with dietary restrictions!

In a house, where my husband has to avoid all allergens like soy, gluten and dairy, I am so happy to find a company that provides foods that we can all eat...and ENJOY!

At first, the flavors made me a little nervous, but once I tried the bars, I was hooked! ALL the flavors were delicious and these were a hit with the children as well as the adults in this house! These were great to throw in a kid's lunchbox for a snack or lunch as well as on the go for me for breakfast!

Make mornings easier and lunch packing smoother with Phyter bars this school year!

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You can purchase Phyter bars online from their website.

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Snack Healthy This School Year with Freedom Foods & Mrs. Thinsters

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It's back to school time and life is crazy busy again! But that doesn't mean we should sacrifice our health, our children's health or trade in our healthy foods for quick, unhealthy options!

Today, I am featuring two great companies that keep our health in mind while providing quick, easy snacks and products to eat on a busy morning or school day!

When I need a quick, HEALTHY snack on the go, I reach for my Freedom Foods bars!

Freedom Foods offers bars, muesli, cereal products that are dairy, gluten, nut free and high in fiber. Their cereal products are a huge hit in our house as well for breakfast!

They recently came out with their new Barley+ line! The Barley+ Toasted Muesli and Snack Bar range is the only product available in the U.S. featuring the superior Australian wholegrain, BARLEYmax™, which has been studied for over three decades by the country's leading research organisation, CSIRO.

Less than a third of U.S. adults eat the recommended 3-ounce servings of grain foods a day. Barley+ makes it easy to achieve the recommended amount, as just one serving of Barley+ Toasted Muesli delivers almost 2-ounce equivalents of wholegrains, nearly two-thirds of the recommended daily intake.

I am a big fan of the bars - especially on the go (which I always seem to be lately!). And the cereal tastes great in the morning with milk or yogurt! I love that it is great for my digestion as well!

Kroger Supermarkets will become the first in the world to launch the Barley+ range, which will be on shelves from mid-July in this major retailer, with distribution expected to roll out to additional U.S. and Australian stores from August. The toasted muesli collection is comprised of three delicious flavors: Cranberry and Nuts, Pink Lady and Macadamia Muesli, and Maple and Nut. The line will retail at $6.49

And when you need a little sweet treat, look no further than Mrs. Thinsters!

Mrs. Thinsters offers crispy, crunchy cookie thins that are NON-GMO, RBGH-Free and contain no corn syrup, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives!

They only use simple, wholesome ingredients that you have in your pantry. These cookies are thin, crispy and deliciously crunchy. They are the perfect little snack when you need just a little crunch and sweetness!

The current line up includes Lemon Meyer, Brownie Batter, Chocolate Chip, Cake Batter, Toasted Coconut, Key Lime Pie, Pumpkin Spice and more. The Chocolate Chip is definitely our family favorite but the Coconut Chip was a HUGE hit as well!

You can purchase Mrs. Thinsters at your local retailer.
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Stay Hydrated with Refreshing and Electrolyte Rich @aquacarpatica Spring Water!

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Water is a must-have in every lunch box this school year and also so important to keep hydrated as the heat continues a little while longer!

But water is not just water! That is why I have been LOVING AQUA Carpatica - a natural nitrate and sodium-free spring and sparkling mineral water! It is the most refreshing and pure water I have ever tasted and it is literally a treat every time I drink it!

In the heart of the Carpathian Mountains of Romania, pristine spring water flows underground from the protected Bajenaru Spring. AQUA Carpatica spring water is responsibly captured to naturally preserve its ideal mineral content, balanced pH, and unmatched pure taste.

The naturally nitrate-free spring water is perfect for the whole family including pregnant women, newborns (no boiling required) and young children. The natural sparkling mineral water is actually the only nitrate-free sparkling water in the world so they are the first brand to bring this to U.S. consumers.

It's also rich in electrolytes providing nearly 24% of an adult's daily needs in calcium and 16% in magnesium which is perfectly suited for an active lifestyle or taking kids to and from school, soccer practice, dance, etc.

I can't believe how pure and refreshing this AQUA Carpatica water and it is so AMAZING how many electrolytes are in each bottle! No wonder I feel amazing after every bottle! These bottles of water are at my work, in my home and at our cabin! I love being able to grab a bottle any time I need water!

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You can purchase AQUA Carpatica from their online shop.

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Give Your Children a Refreshing Treat This Spring - Capri Sun Organic Juice!

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The warm weather is finally here and my children are loving to get outside, be active again! I need snacks and drinks that are going to keep them going, keep them healthy and fuel their bodies!

This Spring, when my children need a drink and I want to give them a special treat, I reach for Capri Sun Organic - it also makes a great addition to any lunch or snack box for schools and on-the-go!

Aimed at helping parents strike the right balance between what their kids want to drink and what’s good for them, the Capri Sun brand offers Capri Sun Organic, a certified USDA organic juice that contains a full serving of fruit.

My children love these juice pouches because they taste great and are refreshing on a hot day! I love these organic juices because they contain no added sugar, no artificial ingredients and and feature organic fruits!

So as the weather heats up and children get outside more, don't forget to keep them hydrated with Capri Sun Organic!

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You can purchase Capri Sun Organic at retailers nationwide for $4.29 per 10 pack of 6-oz. pouches in Fruit Punch, Tropical Punch, Apple and Grape.

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Don't Give Up on Healthy Snacking!

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Yes, the first half of the school is almost over - can you believe it??? It is going so fast and I can't believe it is November already!

How is the lunch and snack packing going? Are you running out of time, energy and money to pack healthy snacks and lunches for your kids?

Let me give you a boost, rejuvenate and get you excited for healthy snacks again! Check out these two great natural and healthy snack ideas that will make you excited to pack those lunch boxes again and make your children excited to eat healthy again!

Pure Organic’s Fruit Sandwiches and Fruit & Veggie Strips are great options available for healthy school lunches and snacks. These are some of my children's favorite snacks (and mine too if I am honest!) and so healthy too!

Unlike the traditional chemical, sugar-filled treats, Pure’s Sandwiches and Strips are made with no added cane syrups, artificial flavors or colors. Plus, they are made in a peanut-free facility, so parents don’t need to worry about their kids who have nut allergies.

Pure Organic’s Fruit Sandwiches are offered in Pineapple & Passionfruit and Strawberry & Banana. The Fruit & Veggie Strips are offered in Strawberry Apple and Wildberry Apple. You can learn more about Pure’s Fruit Sandwiches and Fruit & Veggie Strips here. Each are made with organic, non-GMO, vegan fruit and vegetable puree, and made in nut-free facility.

I love that the Fruit & Veggie Strips come with hidden veggies that my children don't even realize they are eating! Plus, these are so great for eating on the go, throwing in my purse for a healthy snack and are easy to eat for all ages!

I highly recommend these Pure Sandwiches and Strips!!! They are tasty and healthy for the whole family!

You can purchase the Sandwiches and Strips from the Pure online shop. 

And for the lovers of a mix of fruit and salty, try out the Sunkist® Snacks!

Sunkist Snacks®, the popular better-for-you snack food brand has delicious Sunkist® Fruit Lover’s Trail Mix™ and Sunkist Fruit Chips® products.

The Sunkist® Fruit Lover’s Trail Mix™ is made with an exotic blend of fruit and tree nuts. The delicious trail mix flavors include Strawberry Banana Blend, Blueberry Apple Blend, Pineapple Coconut Blend, Mango Dark Chocolate Blend, and Breakfast Espresso & Granola Blend.

My children LOVED snacking on these and they are great flavors for adults too!

The Fruit Chips® are a freeze-dried snack bursting with flavor made with 100% pure fruit and no added sugar. The Fruit Chips® flavors include Strawberry, Banana and Apple.

I love that there is no sugar added to these dried fruit snacks. They are so sweet already and didn't need any extra sugar! These are so great for sending in the kid's lunchboxes and eating on the go as well!

These were a huge hit in our house!

You can purchase Sunkist Snacks from the Sunkist online store or at your local retailer. 

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Fun & Unique Healthy Foods for the School Year!

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Now that the school year is well underway, you may be slacking on healthy lunches and snacks for your child or just running out of ideas!

Let me refresh you and introduce to you several great, organic and natural companies to get you and your child back on the healthy eating track at school and at home!

Erewhon

Erewhon (pronounced AIR-wahn) derived its company name from a famous nineteenth century novel by Samuel Butler. In the novel, “Erewhon” (made by rearranging the letters of the word “nowhere”) was a utopia in which it was a crime to be sick, and everyone was responsible for his or her own health.

Since 1966, Erewhon has led the organic revolution. They remain passionately committed to providing pure organic foods. The Erewhon organic foods are made of non-GMO ingredients and their cereals feature nine certified gluten-free flavors.

One of my children's favorite breakfasts and snacks is the Erewhon Cinnamon Crispy Brown Rice. It is certified gluten free, USDA organic and Non-GMO Project Verified. Each dairy free and nut free serving delivers 2g protein and 1g fiber with only 2g sugar. It’s a delicious and healthy cereal but also delicious as a fall-themed rice krispy treat!

Some of our other favorites are the Erewhon Rice Twice Cereal, Harvest Medley - Gluten-Free Cereal and the Simply Vanilla Gluten-Free Granola! So tasty as breakfast with milk, in yogurt or even in desserts!

Peace Cereal

Peace Cereal not only tastes great, but is made from great ingredients, such as premium whole grains, nuts, and dried fruits, and every Peace Cereal product is either USDA Certified Organic or Non-GMO Project Verified!

Want to try something fun and delicious to get your children excited about eating healthy? Try the Peace Cereal Purple Corn Flakes! They are lightly glazed flakes made with purple corn, a new trending ingredient, and brown rice. Each serving has only 90 calories, 2 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber. It tastes just like Frosted Flakes but healthier! My children found these so fun, different and delicious!

Some of their other favorites from Peace Cereal were their Organic Blueberry Walnut, Raisin Bran and Coconut Chia Almond! So many delicious, unique cereals! My children asked for them by name every morning!

ZÜPA NOMA

ZÜPA NOMA is a line of ready-to-sip chilled soups that are made using Certified Organic ingredients. With only the best produce picked at the peak of ripeness and superfood seasonings like coconut, pumpkin seeds, and turmeric, ZÜPA NOMA has an average of 4 servings of fruits & vegetables per bottle! Since we use the whole veggie, seed to skin, and don’t add any sugar, ZÜPA NOMA is also full of fiber and considered a low-glycemic food.

Compared to juices, ZÜPA has 90% less sugar than most green juices on the market and has as much fiber as an entire apple or a cup of broccoli. Additionally, ZÜPA has 80% less sodium than most canned soups on the market. ZÜPA NOMA comes in six flavors.

I am a person that has trouble eating as many veggies as I should. these soups have been a great solution not only for my children but for me too! We now have a tasty way to get a variety of vegetables and fruits in our diet and it is perfect for sticking in a lunch box!

My daughter especially found these delicious and has begged for it every day for lunch! She loves all the fun and delicious flavors she can choose from and I love that she is exploring so many different flavors and foods with each bottle of soup!

This grab and go solution is perfect for everyday, every age – and you’ll enjoy sipping your soup SO much, you may only want to DRINK YOUR VEGGIES from now on.

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