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What Is Snack Time Like At Your House?

It seems like my kids eat a TON and I feel like they want a snack every ten minutes.  We try to give the kids a good healthy breakfast followed by a mid morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack then dinner.  Sometimes we throw in an extra snack during the day and for the most part we try to keep it simple and healthy.

I recently took the Bagel Bites “Snack Simply Pledge” pledging to make simple and wholesome choices at snack time.  Also for each pledge, Bagel Bites will donate $1.00 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America (up to $50,000).  How can you go wrong here you are vowing to be a better parent at snack time and making a donation to a great organization all at the same time.

So far so good on the snack front.  We typically will give the kids things like bagel bites, yogurt, fruit cups and granola bars for snack just to mention a few.  The thing Melinda and I learned is keep it simple.

Here are a few snack time tips:

  • Keep it Quick and Simple: You don’t need to spend more than 10 minutes to prepare a good-for-you, wholesome snack that kids will love. If you spend much more time, it’s probably more complicated than it should be and chances are kids won’t like it!
  • Get Fueled for Activities: Remind active children that food is the fuel for sports, dance, active play or any kind of movement. Share with kids that top athletes in all sports rely on wholesome snacks for peak performance.
  • Get The Kids Involved: Kids really like taking part in making the food that they eat and are more likely to enjoy it because they helped prepare it.

Sometimes we fall off the wagon and give the kids cookies or maybe some ice cream for dessert but this isn’t necessarily a bad snack/treat if given in moderation.

Just remember keep it simple and they will come!

What do you normally give your kids for a snack? We could use a few more ideas. LOL










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HALO Bars Recap and Giveaway

Recently Melinda and I discovered that dairy reeks havoc on Shae’s body and have been on the lookout for snacks and snack bars that she can consume that won’t upset her stomach and luckily HALO bars came our way.

HALO Bars are dairy and vegan free and are certified organic. They are low in sugar, all natural and contain only 150 calories. All of these are things make me happy as a parent and allow me not to feel guilty when I give these to my kids as a snack. Not only are they a healthy snack but will hold them over until their next meal allowing them to consume less sugary snacks during the day. Anything that allows my kids to consume less sugar in a day is a great thing in my book.

Although there are lots of organic, nutritious ingredients in HALO bars, the primary sugar we use is organic brown rice syrup. In contrast to typical sugars like corn syrup, brown rice syrup has a low glycemic value and does not cause a sudden spike in blood sugar after consuming it. This is because the sugar profile in this syrup is 50% soluble carbohydrates, 45% maltose and 3% glucose. The glucose is immediately absorbed and metabolized, maltose takes from 1-1.5 hours, and soluble carbohydrates take 2-3 hours to be metabolized. This results in a constant supply of energy spread over a long time rather than a sudden rush. HALO bars have zero trans fats or partially hydrogenated oils.

HALO Bars come in four awesome flavors: Rocky Road, S’Mores, Honey Graham and Nutty Marshmallow. I have not tried these personally but Melinda and the kids have and they love them. The kids get a great tasting snack that they can enjoy with out all of the sugar, fat and bad stuff that your normal snack may contain. We typically will take the HALO Bars when we go to the pool and it holds the kids over until dinner.

I know I keep going on about the healthiness of the HALO Bar but if you are a parent you know exactly why I feel so strongly about this. Until I was asked to analyse  the HALO Bars I had no idea they existed but I am glad that I do now.

One lucky Look What Mom Found…and Dad too! reader will have the chance to win their own box of HALO Bars. If you want to win a box of HALO Bars head over to Pro Bar and tell me what flavor you would love to try.

If you don’t win, PROBAR is glad to extend a one-time 40% discount for all of our readers. All you have to do is shop at Pro Bar and enter the code BLOGGER upon checkout.

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Moms on the Run plus Lance Giveaway

Days spent at the pool, trips to the playground or drives to the farms for fresh produce pickin’.

Each of these activities requires a little bit of planning when you have 3 kids of varying ages. The first thing I always think of is snacks and drinks. One snack that is top on the list is peanut butter crackers. While this is a very vague description it means Lance Tosty peanut butter filled crackers. These along with Toast Chee have been staple in my parent’s pantry also; I guess that’s where I get it from.


Recenly Lance sent my family a huge package of snack crackers and Lance Minis to pack for our on the go snacking.

Lance and Scout Bag Prize Pack

giveaway prize pack

If you know anything about us you know we are always on the go. In our center console of the van is a storage spot for granola bars, dried fruit, cereal bars, mini boxes of cereal, crackers and fruit cups.

Lance and Mom on the Run Colleen Burns want to get you outside with the family. Spontaneous trips to the park, beach or grandmas are great ways to reconnect and recharge. Pack the needs for any warm weather time trip and keep it handy so that when the mood strikes you can head out the door with some cold drinks and your itinerary!
Here is my list of summer-must-haves

  • Sunscreen/Lip Balm
  • Visors/Hats
  • Towel/Blanket
  • Wipes
  • Bug Spray
  • Toys/Games (bubbles, sidewalk chalk, Frisbee, football)
  • Healthy and easy to store snacks

Win a Scout by Bungalow Spontaneity Bag and assortment of Lance Sandwich Crackers and new Minis just by letting me what Lance Crackers or Snacks you would pack for on the go!
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