I’m not a big fan of school lunches, so I pack my older twins’ lunches every single day. It’s a drag putting together a healthy lunch at 6 in the morning, but I do it, because I want to know what they’re eating during the day. And as easy as it would be to just start them a lunch account at school, I just *know* they wouldn’t eat school cafeteria tacos. Or hoagies. Or salisbury steak! And I really don’t see the nutritional value in eating bread sticks dunked in tomato sauce, which appears on the lunch menu at least twice a month.
Besides packing their lunches, I also pack a snack in their backpacks so they have something to much on in the afternoon. Being a kindergartener makes you hungry! I’m always trying to find some healthy treat for them to take once in awhile, to break up the monotony of eating fruit and string cheese. Here’s a GREAT option for little kids – EnviroKidz Crispy Rice Bars. We’ve tried these in the past and they’re delicious, and I just had a chance to sample two brand new flavors – Lemur Peanut Choco Drizzle (chunky peanut butter and peanuts with chocolate drizzle) and Penguin Fruity Burst (‘marshmallowy’ taste with colourful bits of fun fruity bursts). These low fat bars are made from whole brown rice, they’re low in sugar and sodium, and they’re also gluten free. And they’re GOOD! We received samples to try a few weeks ago, and I had to track down some promo images to use in this post because my family scarfed down the samples so quickly I didn’t have a chance to photograph them.
Aren’t they cute?
Want to try them for yourself? Leave a comment here letting me know your favorite healthy snack option for your kids, and I’ll draw one winner on Monday, September 15th. The winning commenter will receive both flavors in the mail!
This CD has had so much play in my van, I’m afraid we’re going to wear it out. My kids absolutely LOVE it, and so do I. If you’re looking for unique baby gifts, it should be on your shopping list: That Baby DVD and CD Bundle! This music is guaranteed to mellow my kids right out – it’s all acoustic covers of songs I actually know and like. Creating kid-friendly versions of classic rock songs is such a genius idea. My kids get to know the songs, and I don’t feel ridiculous when I have them stuck in my head and I’m singing them out loud in the grocery store. Well, I feel less ridiculous, anyway.
The DVD is perfect for chilling the kids out right before dinner or bed. The music is relaxing, and the images that accompany it on the DVD are almost dream-like. I love watching it right along with them! Some of the artists covered on this DVD and CD bundle include Fleetwood Mac, Natalie Merchant, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen, The Pretenders, Bob Marley, The Beatles, and Paul Simon. You can check out clips from each song on the That Baby website, and you can check out a clip from the DVD right here:
That Baby DVD and That Baby CD are products of OyBaby, a parent-run company which prides itself on its responsible, customer-friendly business approach. OyBaby products are made from recycled materials and printed with soy-based inks. The company offers a “no questions asked” money back guarantee and free lifetime replacement of scratched discs.
You want it, don’t you? I know you do! It’s awesome! Here’s your chance to win a That Baby DVD and CD for FREE! Head over to their website and check out the song clips, then come back here and let me know which song you like best. One comment will be picked at random and the winner will receive the DVD and CD bundle for free. And you can order it directly from the site and save 20% off your entire order with the coupon code LALAGIRL. Sweet!
Here’s how to enter… (more…)
Yay! It’s another contest!
Sony is generously sponsoring a giveaway of one of their amazing Digital Photo Frames, which retails for $249.99!
Here are some of the features of this 9-inch Digital Photo Frame:
- 800×480 resolution
- 15:9 aspect ratio LCD screen
- 512MB of internal memory
- HDMI output for viewing photos in high def on an HDTV.
- Red-eye correction
- 9 slide show styles
- Clock and Calendar Modes
- Supports Memory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media, SD, MMC, CF, Microdrive, and xD memory cards
I saw it in action at the Sony Mommy Blogger Event back in April, and it’s really a gorgeous frame. It’s much higher end than some of the cheap little frames you see on display at discount stores. You know you want it! Here’s what you have to do to get it:
Visit the Sony site and check out the specs on this frame, then come back and leave a comment on THIS POST, letting me know your favorite feature of the frame and why you want to win it! Comments on other posts are always welcome, but are not eligible contest entries.
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Contest Rules
Contest begins Friday, August 22nd, 2008 and ends at midnight (mountain time) Sunday, August 31st, 2008. Winner will be chosen by random drawing and notified by email. If winner does not respond within 48 hours, winner forfeits prize and another random entry will be chosen. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. No purchase is necessary to enter. Qualified entrants may enter multiple times, within the rules stated here. This contest is subject to all applicable laws and regulations and is void where prohibited. LaLaGirl.org (and other sponsors) accepts no responsibility or liability in connection with any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind, to any person or property, caused by or resulting from the acceptance, possession, or use of any prize awarded hereunder. Contest is open to U.S. residents only.
I’m pleased to announce the winner of the awesome double stroller! This contest had over 500 entries, but the winning comment was #208:
Fidget from Finding Yourself Despite Yourself – a Mommy Blogger with four little ones – I’m sure she’ll get lots of use out of this wonderful stroller! Congratulations to Fidget and thank you to everyone who entered and promoted this contest!
LaLaGirl is the mother of a teenager and two young sets of twins. She's happily married, loves living in Colorado, and writes almost daily about married life, raising multiples, and parenting a child with autism.
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