BiteSizers Mealtime Scissors

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One of the most time consuming things to do when my children start to eat solid food and chew on bigger pieces of food instead of baby food is cutting up the food into small pieces. It gets to be so time consuming and can actually start hurting my hand after awhile! :)

So I am so excited to now own the easy to use, time saving BiteSizers Mealtime Scissors! Keep one at home, one in the diaper bag and one at grandma's house - they are so great to use at every meal!

It's the only baby food scissors that is NSF certified for home use and it has No PBS, Lead, PVC, Phthalates and Formaldehyde!

I love how it cuts your food down to the right size faster than a fork & knife – straight into their bowl. Small enough to keep another pair in the diaper bag, or one at Grandma's.

Key Features:

* easy to use, convenient way to prep and share food with baby and toddler
* one handed cutting (no more standing over child with knife and fork)
* promotes healthy eating by exposing children early to the full range of flavors and textures
* all-in-one tool for all foods
* snap on cap keeps blades clean and closed when on the go
* built in sizer shows recommended food size according to experts

These easy-to-use, convenient toddler and baby food scissors cut kid's food down to size faster than a fork and knife. BiteSizers are built with certified food-safe materials and come with a snap-on cap and a built-in Sizer Guide. They allow you to prep and share your food with your child anywhere you eat quickly and easily.

GOOD for them. FAST for you.

Buy It: 

You can purchase the BiteSizers Mealtime Scissors for $19.99 from the Mixed Pears website.

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Activz Whey Protein Shake

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Drinking my protein shake is one of my favorite things to do on a daily basis! I drink a protein shake everyday for lunch and I love how easy it is to make, how filling it is, and how great it tastes!

Want to know what protein shake I am drinking lately? Well, it is the Whey Protein Shake from Activz and even Montel Williams is a fan!

Activz‘s revolutionary new line of produce powders helps individuals quickly increase the nutritional value of any meal. This easy-to-use, preservative-free whole-food powder line—available in a variety of organic fruit, vegetable and grass options—retains all the nutrition of fresh produce while also being shelf-stable, preventing food waste. The powders are especially valuable for sneaking extra fruits and veggies into your kids’ favorite dishes; we call it the “Stealth Health Revolution”!

Simplifying whole-food supplements that provide busy people with complete health support is also their passion and they provide options in a convenient pill and shake perfect for both kids and adults.

I chose the Whey Protein Shake in Chocolate because then I get my protein and chocolate cravings done in one shot! :)

Boost your performance and stay full for longer with the convenient, nutritionally superior Activz Whey Protein Shake. This Whey Protein Shake is a 100% natural protein source made from the whey of cattle that are grass-fed and have not been treated with the artificial rBST growth hormone. This whey protein powder is simply formulated, with just 7 ingredients, and is easily prepared for use as a healthy snack, recovery beverage or meal complement.

Each serving:

• Packs 20g of highly absorbable protein.
• Contains no high-fructose corn syrup or artificial colors or flavors.
• Offers a complete protein, which contains all 9 essential amino acids in balanced amounts.

I just mix in the shake into water or milk and I have a nutritious, organic and filling lunch! It will be great for helping me lose weight and build muscle again after having this baby and it will curb cravings to eat more unhealthier alternatives through out the day!

The only thing I wish is that there was more in each container! It has 15 servings and I wish it was a full month's worth (30 servings)!

Buy It: You can purchase the Whey Protein Shake for $29.99 from the Activz website.

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Mom Made Foods

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I admitted the other day how I am not the biggest fan of cooking but making healthy, natural and organic meals for my family is a MUST.

So there is definitely days that I throw in the towel and rely on other great moms who also care about the same things...but have decided to help moms like me (who are cooking challenged) make great meals without a whole lot of work!

Lately, I have been turning to Mom Made Foods for help because Mom Made Foods offers convenient meals that do not sacrifice quality or nutrition! My kids still get to eat delicious foods without added junk! They use only the freshest quality ingredients, such as organic products and meats raised without antibiotics, all sourced in the USA.

Mom Made offers three types of foods: Mom Made Meals, Munchies and Bites and each are packed with healthy ingredients. Frozen, convenient, delicious and healthy meals and snacks for kids; now that's something kids and parents can love!

Here are some of my favorites from each category:

Mom Made Chicken Munchie -- Chicken, Beans, Rice and Cheese in a Crust. A snack you can feel good about, Mom Made Chicken Munchie is packed with organic veggies and chicken raised without antibiotics in a hearty crust.

Mom Made Organic Fiesta Rice has just the right blend of brown and white rice, fresh veggies and beans. This is a perfect side dish, lunch or dinner and even my 1 year old can handle this meal! :)

Mom Made Chicken & Apple Meatball Bites are made from simple ingredients and fun to use. Enjoy them on pasta as a main dish or just as an appetizer! It features antibiotic-free chicken, reduced sodium & great protein!

So next time you don't feel like cooking but don't want to sacrifice the quality and natural/organic ingredients that you take pride in, then let the moms from Mom Made help you! Mom Made takes the foods kid love, and makes it healthier.

Buy It: You can purchase Mom Made Foods in the freezer aisles of grocery stores nationally.

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NEW Kashi Steam Meals

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If you are like me, there are just days that you either DO NOT feel like cooking or you just don't have the time. However, I still want to provide a healthy, nutritious meal free of unnatural ingredients and preservatives. So what do I do? I turn to my favorite natural companies, like Kashi, that are kind enough to help a mother out! :)

My family has been trying Kashi's new Steam Meals...and LOVIN' them! Using steam to bring out delicious flavors from real ingredients, Kashi, the premier natural food and lifestyle company, recently announced the addition of two new mouthwatering Steam Meal varieties—Kashi® Three Cheese Ravioli and Kashi® Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto. Made with the signature Kashi® Seven Whole Grain™ blend and tasty flavor combinations, the new vegetarian Steam Meals offer two servings per bag and provide a convenient and nourishing alternative when a from-scratch meal isn't an option.

Kashi Three Cheese Ravioli Steam Meal serves up Kashi™ 7 Multigrain Pasta filled with a creamy blend of ricotta, asiago and mozzarella cheeses, combined with spinach, basil and red peppers, as well as chickpea puree—topped with a zesty garlic basil Mediterranean tomato sauce. Adding a nutritious spin to a classic dish, this meal delivers 23g of whole grains, 13g of protein and 5g of fiber per serving.

Kashi Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto Steam Meal combines rich Crimini mushrooms and crisp asparagus with Kashi Seven Whole Grains & Sesame™ pilaf, and is tossed in a flavorful parmesan cream sauce. This hearty risotto entree provides nearly a day's worth of recommended whole grains in one serving with 45g, 12g of protein and 7g of fiber per serving2.

The new flavors join Kashi's existing Steam Meal line, which includes Chicken and Chipotle BBQ and Italian Vegetable Medley Pasta for two, as well as the single-serve Steam Meal varieties—Chicken Fettuccine, Sesame Chicken, Spinach and Artichoke Pasta and Roasted Garlic Chicken Farfalle. 

These new Kashi Steam Meals for two are delicious, good-for-you versions of traditional comfort dishes that deliver what people like most about a homemade meal—real, quality ingredients and incredible taste.

Our family's favorite was the Three Cheese Ravioli - we love cheese and pasta - a perfect mix for our family! They were super easy to make and could even be made on the stove instead of microwaved. They had great taste

Buy It: You can purchase the Kashi Three Cheese Ravioli and Mushroom and Asparagus Steam Meals are available in the frozen aisle of grocers and natural food retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $6.95. 

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bibbitec

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My daughter is just hitting the independent stage when it comes to everything...especially eating! Although she does not quite have the coordination she needs to eat by herself, she still thinks she can do it and tries at all costs...especially at the cost of her clothes, food, and face. Most meals end up with her covered head to toe in food and sometimes I wonder if more is ON her than IN her! :)

So what is saving my daughter's clothes and saving me time from changing her outfits 3+ times a day? An awesome bib called bibbitec. It is hailed as the ultimate bib that can be easily worn over the entire body protecting clothes from whatever clutter you may encounter.

Susie Taylor, the creator, has two messy boys that were giving her a run for her money on a plane with spills and stains so she set out to change the baby bib world. bibbitec is stain-resistant, fast-drying, soft, and made of lightweight material that has the strength of a Superhero, the adaptability of a Supermom. The cover up is made from certified non-toxic material.

A patented, multi-tasking Ultimate Bib that serves as the catch all in your diaper bag and at home, delivering cleanliness and ease in a single bound. bibbitec's cozy, stain-resistant, fast-drying, soft, lightweight material has the strength of a superhero, the adaptability of a Supermom. The Ultimate Bib is perfect as a soft, non-toxic burp cloth – changing pad – breast-feeding shield – full body bib – placemat – breathable stroller blanket – art smock – “lapkin” and apron. bibbitec is one product that will last for five years. The specifically engineered material does not shrink or lose its quality because the goods are in the thread! The high-tech material combined with the simple yet, dare we say, ingenious design give Moms the respect we deserve.

There are two different sizes that I received of the Ultimate Bib: the regular Ultimate Bib for my 3 year old and the Ultimate Bib Baby for my 1 year old.

The Ultimate Bib is for AGE: 9 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS OLD. The Ultimate Bib is the only bib your child will ever need and the first, the last- the only bib you will ever need. Instead of 5 bibs a day, use one bib all week that lasts all year!

• Keep adorable outfits safe with the bib that covers the whole baby while eating, no more dirty, soiled clothes!
• Wipes clean instantly keeping clothes fresh & clean.
• While eating, no more dirty, soiled clothes!
• Eating becomes fun with less stress
• Machine washable
• Lightweight breathable fabric
• Poly/Lycra Blend
• Non Toxic
• No snaps, velcro or ties, easily slips over the head and through the armholes
• Size: 17 in. x 28 in.
• Neck Hole: 9 in.

My son loves his bibbitec Ultimate Bib and I love that it covers his cute outfits and most of his body so I don't have to clean him up after messy meals! It is a very generous size and fits him really comfortably!

The Ultimate Bib Baby is for AGE: NEWBORN TO 9 MONTHS OLD and is just a little smaller in size for younger children! I love that it has no snaps, velcro or ties, easily slips over the head and through the armholes because I usually only have one hand or need to do things quickly! I don't have time to struggle with tying or buttoning!

Best of all, it has great coverage for my daughter's outfits and most of her body so I don't have to give her a full bath after every meal! Plus, a quick wipe passed over messes, and you get a clean and instantly dry bib, ready for the next use. Baby food, formula... everything just wipes off in an instant.

I love that I now don't dread meal messes anymore with the bibbitec Ultimate Bibs!

Buy It: You can purchase the Ultimate Bib for $24.99 and the Ultimate Bib Baby for $19.99 from the bibbitec website. 

And make sure to use the discount code "Stew" to receive 10% off your bibbitec purchases!

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