Food

Did someone say chocolate?

Chocolate always gets my attention! When Moms Meet gifted me with Once Again Amoré Almond Spread with Cocoa & Milk I about leaped from my chair. Once Again Nut Butter has several specialty products in their line. This organic, fair trade certified, gluten-free product brings a delightful personal indulgence in the form of a gourmet product, and it certainly did not disappoint.

As a mother of two small children, I’m always on snack duty. I try to mix things up by offering different choices, as opposed to sticking with the same things. Toddlers can be so finicky sometimes – one day they love something, the next they don’t, but with Once Again Amoré Almond Spread it was a home run.

Snack time can be a challenge.

Take a walk down any grocery store snack aisle and you’ll find shelves stocked with cookies, crackers and chips. Most of these items are packed with sugar, artificial colors and empty calories. As a mom, it’s difficult to find options out there for your kids that offer healthy alternatives.

Thankfully, there are a handful of companies that care, just as much as mom, for kids to get what’s beneficial for them. One company in particular, The PAW Patrol pouches, come to the rescue with their PAWfect mix of yummy USDA Certified Organic fruit pouches. These pouches are a handy 3.5 ounce size which makes them ideal for bags or lunch boxes.

Because the pouches don’t have to be refrigerated until after they are opened, I just toss one into the diaper bag and head out the door – it’s great! These convenient squeezable pouches are re-sealable and do not need to be chilled, making them a great snack for children that can be eaten anywhere. I love that they have choke-free caps that make them safe for the little ones.

One of the hardest jobs of being a parent is getting your child to eat, especially healthfully. Some kids are no problem at all, while others are as picky as they come. As a mom, I’ve made it my mission to provide healthy and tasty choices for my daughter.

I know there will come a day when I will no longer have control over food choices in her life. This is why starting early and setting a good example is so important. Eating healthy, organic and GMO-free foods can be yummy and fun – Bitsy’s Brain Food makes snacks that offer just that! 

Bite Into Happiness

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice-cream. But wait, what if you’re allergic to dairy or any of the other seven major food allergens? I am extremely fortunate I don’t have to worry about such things, but I can’t say the same about some of my friends. What was supposed to be a romantic night for one of my best friends who went to dinner the other night with her husband, without the kids, turned into an emergency situation. She reacted to the presence of peanuts in her dessert (that wasn’t supposed to be there mind you). Something as “little” as a mix-up on an order can have devastating results. This is something that my friend, and maybe even you, has to worry about every time she eats out. That’s downright terrifying.

But, there’s hope! Just because you deal with allergies doesn’t mean you have to avoid the good stuff! There are companies out there dedicated to creating products that are safe. Providing you with peace of mind and of course tasty food. Food allergies can fill one’s life with anxiety and worries. Making choices on food can create a stressful situation, especially when you aren’t 100% sure the food in front of you is safe to consume. perfectlyfree® is a company that has developed allergy-friendly foods, giving individuals and families that deal with dietary restrictions, safe and delicious experiences.