Honey Maid Go Bites, the perfect on-the-go snack for active kids! #ThisIsWholesome

About the Snack
Kids today are constantly on the go, bouncing from school to glee club to soccer practice – which means parents need wholesome snacks with important nutrients – snacks that can provide nutritious fuel as kids prepare for their next adventure. Finding a snack with both the delicious taste kids want and other positives like protein and whole grain is as easy as picking up a box of Honey Maid Go Bites. Today, Honey Maid, part of the global snacking powerhouse Mondelez International, Inc., unveiled a mess-free snack both kids and parents can enjoy.

Honey Maid Go Bites Filled Snacks are crispy graham pockets filled with delicious ingredients kids can love together with 7g of whole grains and 5g of protein per 30g serving. In line with the full portfolio of Honey Maid's wholesome offerings, Go Bites Filled Snacks are made with whole grains and real honey, without high fructose corn syrup or artificial colors.

"Parents are looking for snacks that are easy and nutritious, while kids want snacks that taste great," said Tracey Benitz, Senior Brand Manager, Wholesome Kids, North America. "Our goal is to consistently provide families with delicious, wholesome and enjoyable snacks that both parents and kids can agree on, and Go Bites do just that – combining nutrients like protein with a delicious filling."

Go Bites delivers the dual benefits of protein to help support growth. Children rarely get the recommended amount of whole grains in their diets1. Go Bites also delivers whole grains that provide wholesome energy to help fuel active play.

Honey Maid Go Bites are now available in mass retailers nationwide for the suggested retail price of $4.19 per box in both chocolate and vanilla filling flavors. For more information, check out HoneyMaid.com, Facebook.com/HoneyMaid or engage with @HoneyMaidSnacks and #ThisIsWholesome on Twitter.


 
My Take on the Snack
I am always looking for snacks that I can easily add to lunches as well as snacks that my kids ask me for continually. This new snack from Honey Maid did both. Interestingly enough, both of my girls had their favorite flavors and of course they were different from each other. My eldest loved the chocolate and my youngest loved the vanilla. Both said that the snacks tasted great and that they wanted us to continue to get them and have them for lunches, but also around the house for an after school snack (or really anytime). As a parent, I love finding snacks that are packed with high quality ingredients that are good for my kids and Honey Maid delivers here! I will be looking for these now in local stores around me and you should too!


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Celebrate the Holidays with Nature’s Bakery Fig Bars #dadchat

Their Story
At the start of the natural foods movement in the 1960’s, Richard Marson decided to open a bakery that championed all natural ingredients—a new concept back in the day. With a marvelous entrepreneurial spirit and passion in his baking, Richard created a successful family bakery.

Dave Marson, Richard’s son, shared his father’s zeal and wisely chose to make the family bakery his life’s work as well. He spent several decades honing his skills as both a baker and a businessman before acting on an idea he had been exploring for years. Enter Nature’s Bakery.

In 2010, Dave partnered with his son Sam Marson to create Nature’s Bakery. The mission: to offer all natural, nutritious and deliciously wholesome snack foods to support balanced, healthy, everyday lifestyles.

From day one, Nature’s Bakery has run rather smoothly operating on the principles of integrity, quality and service. We are enjoying a fair amount of success, thanks in large part to Dave’s all-encompassing beliefs – to keep things simple and to seek balance in life between nature, activity and nutrition.

Nature's Bakery Website

Link to Nature's Bakery Fig Bar Fanatics Program

My Take on the Fig Bars
I am always looking for nutritious snacks to add to lunches that give fruit and are not just junk food. One of the challenges though is finding things that my kids will eat as you never really know. That being said I was excited to be able to try out the Nature's Bakery Fig Bars as they sounded great and I loved all of the different varieties.

When we received the HUGE box, we tore right into it and found a mix of a little bit of everything in regards to variety. I had my kids try the Apple & Cinnamon right away and came to find that they loved them. We quickly decided who would get what in the lunches for the next day and we were off. At the end of the day I asked them how they liked their fig bars and they said that "they were SO good", which is what I always want to hear, and needless to say I will not be telling them that they are good for them and a healthy snack.

The bars are reasonably priced and you can find them on Amazon or around me I can even find them at my local Meijer store which is very convenient!

These are now on our must have snack list and I encourage you to check them out for your family too!

This post was created in partnership with Nature's Bakery. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Road trip travel trend: @FruitVines Are On-the-go/car snacks

Did you know 84 percent of U.S. vacationers will travel by car this summer? Whether a traveler’s trip is a few hours or a few days, snacks are still very much a part of the road trip experience.

American Licorice Company, the 100-year-old makers of Red Vines®, looked at current on-the-go snacking trends to develop Fruit Vines® Bites, a new soft, chewy, fruity candy. Fruit Vines are poppable bite size pieces packed with favorite fruit flavors, strawberry and cherry. Conveniently sized for easy snacking, Fruit Vines are also low-fat and preservative-free for guilt-free snacking.

The resealable 10 oz. stand up bag allows for portion control and also come in 2 oz. single-servings for quick trips and 5 oz. bags for sharing.

My Take on the Book
If you like something sweet that is portable, chewy and has amazing flavor, then you have got to try Fruit Vines. I had no idea that this company had been around as long as it had, but with the flavor that these little bits had, I can see why. I have to say that I am a BIG fan of the Cherry flavor, but both flavors were delicious depending on your own unique taste perfect size to take to work and with the fact that it was re-sealable, I could keep the bag for a while and still enjoy a sweet treat during the day for an afternoon pick-me-up.

If you like licorice, then you have to try our Fruit Vines, you will not be disappointed!

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Get Ready for An Out-Of-This-World Snacking Experience @heluvagood

Are you ready to dip into an out-of-this-world snacking experience? Heluva Good!® has introduced a Limited Edition Roasted Garlic & Caramelized Onion Dip, which just hit store shelves this month!

The new dip, which uses only the freshest ingredients and spices and never any oils or water, is now available in the dairy case at major grocers and retailers. Roasted Garlic & Caramelized Onion Dip combines the rich, sweet flavors of roasted garlic and caramelized onion, blended with the creamy taste of sour cream to create a big, bold taste that pairs well with any pretzel, crudité or pita chip. Roasted Garlic & Caramelized Onion Dip is available in a 12-ounce container – perfect for your next party!

My Take on the Dip
I loved this dip! I tried it with vegetables, crackers and even pretzels and it tasted good on all of them! I have to say that overall the dip itself had a wonderful creamy texture, but it was the flavor that really stayed with me and was impressive in my perspective. The garlic and caramelized onion mixture is not one that I would normally think of, but it was a great fit and it is now something that I for one hope to see as a normal flavor with this brand and not just a limited edition, but only time will tell! So whether you have a party or other gathering, or just need some dip for dipping around the house, try out this great new flavor, it is worth it!


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Crispy Green: Delicious and Healthy Snacks During the Holiday Travel Season

About the Product
Airplanes, buses, trains and car rides – OH MY! The holiday season is packed with people on the go, which makes it easier for most people to pack on a few pounds during the holidays. Most healthy snacks, while delicious and nutritious, tend to take at least some prep-time like cleaning and cutting your fresh fruit. Who has time for that during the holiday season? Try packing award-winning Crispy Green Crispy Fruit freeze-dried fruit snacks along for the ride. These convenient grab-and-go packs provide fresh fruit taste and nutritional value – without the preparation and mess!

“The holidays are a hard time to stick to healthy snacking,” says Angela Liu, President and Founder of Crispy Green. “It’s good to have healthy options when it comes to grab-and-go snacks, and that’s exactly what Crispy Green snacks accomplish.”

Crispy Green Crispy Fruit are made from 100-percent freeze-dried fruit with no additives or preservatives and are full of delicious fresh fruit taste. Crispy Fruit snacks are available in convenient single-serving 10-15 gram (.36 - .53 ounce) bags and come in seven delicious flavors: Crispy Apple, Crispy Asian Pear, Crispy Banana, Crispy Cantaloupe, Crispy Mango, Crispy Tangerine and Crispy Pineapple. Have more than one holiday travel day? Try Crispy Fruit in the handy "Grab and Go" 6-pack – six single-serving bags in one convenient multi-bag (MSRP: $7.99). and the brand new variety box, which contains three of our favorite flavors all in one convenient, money-saving variety box. Each box contains 8 bags of Crispy Apples, 4 bags Crispy Asian Pears, and 4 bags of Crispy Tangerines (MSRP: $18.99).

All of Crispy Green Crispy Fruit products are free from preservatives (including sulfides), fat, and cholesterol; are vegan-friendly, peanut/tree-nut-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free; and are kosher-certified. The special packaging of Crispy Green Crispy Fruit are great for children’s “little hands” – and the perfect size for adults, too!

Crispy Green products are available in stores such as The Fresh Market, Harris Teeter, Giants, Shop Rite, Earth Fare and selected Whole Food Market. To find a retailer in your area that carries Crispy Green’s products, go to www.crispygreen.com/where-to-buy.html. For more information, please visit www.crispygreen.com. For news updates, information and special offers, follow Crispy Green on Twitter @CrispyGreen and become a fan at Facebook at www.facebook.com/crispygreen.



My Take on the Product
If you are looking for a healthy, great tasting snack that you and your whole family will enjoy, look no further. What I loved about this snack is as a parent you can have peace of mind that you are giving your kids healthy snacks that are great tasting. On top of this the fruit is all natural, and even though it tastes sweet, you will know that you are giving your children something healthy and you will be amazed that they will be asking for more even after the first snack bowl that you offer! All-in-all this was a great snack ad something that I would recommend to people of all ages!


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Out of this world snack - WOATS Oatsnack

About WOATS Oatsnack
WOATS are the latest innovation in healthy snacking that will have everyone from grandparents to tiny tots asking for another nibble. No longer relegated to the likes of hippies, granola has undergone a modern makeover thanks to their irresistible blend of gently baked whole grain oats, honey, and other premium ingredients that are configured into the perfect bite-size morsels. WOATS are made to improve the way folks snack, and are on a mission to teach kids that achieving their dreams is attainable and--in some cases--delectable.

When your little princesses' or super heroes' tummies start rumbling reach for a snack that will fuel their bodies and minds. Instead of pulling out the cookies or crackers for a quick snack between meals, let WOATS's hearty blend of healthy and scrumptious ingredients indulge their sweet tooth without pesky preservatives.

For the college bound or active outdoorsman, WOATS are just what they need for a quick pick-me-up to pack and snack on straight from the bag. There will be no wrinkled noses or cries of disappointment when they get a taste of the Cookies 'n' Dreams, Peanut Butter Graham Slam, or Nuts About Berries creations.

Their motto of "humble oats with ambition" stands for more than their creative flavor combinations, but also represents founder Justin Anderson's desire to help other kids and young adults dream big. Anderson set his sights on entrepreneurship at the age of 16, founding his first successful venture into the food market with Anderson Trail Premium Soft Granola. Driven by his learning experiences and the adversity he faced with breaking into the industry at such a young age, Anderson has implemented his own motivational system for inspiring kids today to find and succeed at their passions.

These delectable treats were launched in Texas and are currently available at HEB Central Market, Stater Bros., and The Fresh Market with more locations coming soon!


My Take on the Snack
WOW, this is more like dessert than a snack! This mixture was amazingly moist, sweet and so tasty! My whole family loved the flavors and kept wanting more (though I did have to limit it a bit). On top of this the ingredients were so natural and I could eat this without worrying about all of the "extras" that many companies put into their snacks to allow them to stay fresh longer. This snack mix was super fresh and good and definitely one that I am looking forward to getting more for the family in the near future! This is not old fashioned bland granola, far from it. You need to experience this fresh take on snacking!


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