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Greta is growing like a weed. I mean, she has been for four years straight (!!) but it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Always growing means always eating and I am always in the kitchen making something for her. I had this idea to make her a snack bin for our pantry so she can get something to munch on by herself.
I just covered an old popcorn tin with a chalkboard label, similar to the ones I used for Faye’s nursery baskets, and put it at Greta’s level in the pantry. She likes to have a say in what she eats, so I keep it stocked with a lot of different sweet and savory options so she can pick whatever she wants.
The NatureBox snacks are great because they are all healthy (No High Fructose Corn Syrup, No Partially Hydrogenated Oils, No Trans Fats, No Artificial Sweeteners, No Artificial Flavors, No Artificial Colors) and even though she always goes for the fruit chews first, she seems to enjoy the other ones, too! As soon as we receive our monthly delivery, I divide them into small snack bags. Each bag has 3-5 servings in it, but I usually get at least 5-6 servings from each bag for Greta’s snack bin.
I keep an eye out for what goes the fastest (the carrot strawberry fruit chews and the salted caramel pretzel pops this month!) and what lingers (the everything bagel stix were a hit with Chris and I, but Greta didn’t like them as much) and pick some new things for next month.
(Yes, Greta has been having “fun” with markers…again.) They whole system has been working so great! Greta can pick a snack whenever she wants, she doesn’t need to ask and I don’t feel guilty because I know she is snacking healthy. I think I am going to start one for the fridge with string cheese, yogurts and fresh fruit, too! Do you have a snack bin for your child? Or you? ;)
Good news! We are giving away TWO free 6-month subscriptions to NatureBox! Enter the giveaway by clicking here to browse what snacks NatureBox has to offer, and then comment on what snack you’d like to try. Easy peasy. (Open to readers with a US shipping address only–sorry!) We’ll announce the two winners next Wednesday. Take Luck!
Ps. If you’d like to try NatureBox right now (we have really loved it!) they are also offering our readers 50% off your first Deluxe box using code CHRISLOVESJULIA (Promotion is good for 50% off your first NatureBox or $10 off your first box in your first prepaid subscription. New and US subscribers only.) with free shipping, as always.
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Umm mocha almond bars?! Yes please!!
Dark Cocoa Nom Noms are at the top of my list of snacks I’d like to try from Naturebox.
I’d like to try the Pistachio Power Clusters
Wow! Their snacks look incredible. I would love to try the coffee kettle popcorn and a few different kinds of granola.
Dark cocoa nom noms mmmm!! Delish
The cocoa almonds and the cashew clusters sound delicious! All the snacks look pretty good.
PB&J granola and banana bread granola sound yummy!
I would love to try the Garden Tomato Crunchies and the Dark Cocoa Nom Noms!
I would love the Coffee Kettle Popcorn!!
I’m a sucker for all things chocolate, so Dark Cocoa Nom Noms would probably be my first choice, but honestly, I love snacks so they all sounded pretty good. :-)
I’ve been wanting to try these! So many good ones…the dark cocoa nom noms or the pistachio power clusters!
Yum, I want to try the dark cocoa nom noms!
I love all the different kinds and flavors of nut options. They all look great. And I know my kids would love the fig bars.
Thanks for sharing!
Ok i’m entering! I need something like this for my kids. I am overwhelmed by all the grocery store has to offer! I think those Nom Noms look amazing. Thats my vote! Id be interested to see how good this stuff actually tastes!
The figgy bars look delicious
I want to try the Mighty Mix!
The Whole Wheat Strawberry Figgy bars! They look so good!
Their snacks all sound so delicious! I want to try the ranch peas, the guacamole bites, and the cinnamon swirl kettle kernels to name a few. Thanks for the chance to win :)
Yum! Everything bagel sticks please :) Big kids (um 26 year olds?) want snacks too!
This is an awesome giveaway!! I would try the blue berry almond bites and the cinnamon spiced almonds! Everything looks great!
Oooh black and white granola
I’d really love to try the Pear Praline Crunch.
Oh gosh, how about EVERYTHING?! But if I had to pick just one thing I would say the salted caramel pretzel pops!
Dried peaches and fruit chews all the way – yum!
Chili Munch mix looks good. It is hard to decide!
All of the figgy bars look amazing! I mean, it’s figs! Yum!
I would love to try the Baked Sweet Potato Fries
mmm those pretzel pops sound amazing!!
PB&J Granola seems right up my alley!
Coffee kettle popcorn! My favorite things together :)
The different flavored pumpkin seeds all sound delicious to me, my son would love the fruit chews.
I would love to try the cherry vanilla granola
The raspberry foggy bars sound yummy and the carrot strawberry chews.
I would love to try the lemon figgy bars
Pineapple rings!…and everything else fruity!
Those nom noms sound incredible!
Mmmm coconut cashews for me and lemon pucker pistachios for the hubby!
I’d most like to try the whole wheat blueberry figgy bars… they look yummy!
I’d love to try the big island pineapple rings!
Ok I think I would love the sunflower seeds, the dried cranberries, ooooh and the dried California peaches look really good too!
Kung pao pretzels! Love a little zing!
Toasted Sesame Stix
The raspberry figgy bars look yummy!
I love dried fruit so those dried granny smith apples are right up my alley!
Mmm, the PB and J Granola sounds delish!
They all sound so good! I love the sound of some of the sunflower seed ones, and the caramel pretzel pop things sound amaaaazing!
Cranberry Almond Bites look great!
Banana Bread Granola sounds delish! But I have to say, 90% of it sounds soooo yummy :) My snacky 2 year old would be in heaven!
smoky bbq peas. yum!
I would try the baked sweet potato fries
Peanut Butter Nom Noms looks so good! I’d also take any of the various Figgy Bars (love me some Fig Newtons!) I’m very seriously considering starting this service – we have a very hungry 3 yr old who loves to snack!
The sea salt pop pops sound good!
I’m guessing my toddler would love the Dark Cocoa Nom Nom (both the taste and the name), but I’m eyeing those Mocha Almond Bars.
Sweet blueberry almonds for me, please!
I’d love to try the praline pumpkin seeds. They look great!
figgy bars…YUM!
I could go for some roasted garlic pumpkin seeds or some baked sweet potato fries about now!
Southern BBQ sunflower kernals. Yum!
Definitely the fruit chews – my son loves fruit snacks so it would be nice to have healthy ones!
Lemon figgy bars and dried peaches
Ooh. Totally a toss up between cherry pecan granola (I’ve been craving granola…wonder why??) and sweet blueberry almonds (I’ve never had them, but they look/sound tasty).
Thanks for hosting a fun giveaway!
My kids love granola and they have so many yummy looking kinds! If it was up to me though I would love to try the salted caramel pretzel pops!
Apple Pie Oat Clusters and Salted Caramel Pretzel pops would be my picks!!!
I had no idea there were so many different snacks! The Italian Bistro pretzels… I’ve gotta try those!
Blueberry Almonds!?!? Yes please!
Definitely the blueberry almonds!
The praline pumpkin seeds. Yum!
Yum! Sea salt pop pops and pb&J granola sound great!!
I would love to try cocoa nom noms! I like sweet and healthy! :)
Everything seems pretty darn tasty but if I had to choose I would go with the dark cocoa nom noms
Ohhh, I definitely want to try the Maple Habanero Pretzel Pops!
I really want to try the cashew power clusters!! Yum Yum!!
The Kung Pao pretzels sound interesting.
Sweet blueberry almonds!
Can I pleeeze just have them all. I don’t think I could pick just one!
I have been dying to try the PBandJ granola for the longest time, but just can’t get myself to follow through on a subscription yet! And those apple pie oat clusters look phenomenal. And I still don’t really understand what the dutch cocoa sun-crunch treats are, but I am pretty sure they would be a hit!
Salted Caramel Pretzel Pops look delish!
Cashew Power clusters all the way!!
Maple habanero pretzel pops!
Totally those Salted Caramel Pretzel Pops. I die for anything salted caramel lately!
PB&J granola….looks yummy!
The pineapple coconut bars look relish!
Pear Praline crunch for me please!
To everyone else eyeing the Dark Cocoa Nom Noms – I’m right there with ya!
Mini medjools! delish
everything bagel sticks!
Ooh the sea salt pop pops and the bbq sunflower seeds!
This sounds amazing – the pop pops and nom noms sound addictive, and the ranch peas too!
All look so delicious! I’d love to try the sesame sticks and cinnamon spiced almonds :)
Salted caramel pretzel pops and apple pie oat clusters!
Would love the Peanut Butter Nom Noms!
I want to try so much of this! Dark Cocoa Nom Noms? Sea Salt Pop Pops? Yes, please!
Pistachio power clusters
Mocha almond bar, please!
Mmmm, pistachio power clusters over here!
What a great giveaway! Cranberry Macaroon Granola
Sour Cream & Onion Almonds!
Looks yummy!! Sea salt pops or toasted sesame stix. Looks like a great way to try new snacks!!
Apple Pie Oat Clusters look yummy!!
It would be faster to say what I WOULDNT get because I want it all! Let’s say the chocolate nom noms. Or the cinnamon swirl kettle corns. Or all of it, k, thanks.
The Pear Praline Crunch sounds delish!
pineapple rings!
I am totally shocked at how many really tasty looking options there were- I would LOVE to try the praline pumpkin seeds for fall though!
Mango orange fruit chews sound SO delicious!
Salted caramel pretzel pops are nut free! Yes please!
Salted Caramel Pretzel Pops sound divine!
Peanut butter nom noms all the way! I love ANYTHING peanut butter!
The guacamole bites look amazing! Ive heard of nature box but never thought to try it, those look like good options!
Those caramel pretzel pops look delish!
Lemon Pucker Pistachios please!
Oh yum, I reallllly want to try everything. The Lentil Loops look really interesting to me. I wish they had a physical store location! I also love how they are donating meals to help the hungry. Great company!
The dark cocoa nom noms!
I have been dying to try out nature box. The poppy seed sticks and praline pumpkin seeds look great…although honestly it all looks great!
The banana bread granola looks yummy – and I always hear such good things about NatureBox!
Chocolate quinoa granola, definitely!
I’ve been wanted to try this company :) The Salted Caramel Pretzel Pops and Chili Lime Pistachios
Peanut Butter nom noms! Yum!
The dark cocoa nom noms look good (for me!) and my daughter would like the tart & tangy fruit medley.
Oh man, the PB&J granola sounds so delish!
Blueberry Nom Noms look delightful!
I’d like to try the salted Caramel pops and the strawberry figgy
The Big Island Pineapple looks AMAZING! I would love to try that! :-)
Baked Sweet Potato Fries :)
Sea Salt Pops!
would love to try the whole wheat strawberry figgy bars!
Salted Caramel Pretzal Pops!!
Lentil loops!!!
coffee kettle popcorn…get in mah belleh!
Mmmm…Honey Crisps, they look yummy.
The dark chocolate nom noms!! Yum!
Any of the figgy bars sound delish. Thanks!
The coconut fig rolls!!! Or the blueberry nom noms!
I’ve been wanting to try Nature Box for ages, but haven’t gotten around to it. The Lemon Pucker Pistachios look delicious. And my daughter is just like Greta … she would choose fruit chews for every snack if she could get away with it. I like that Nature Box offers healthy ones!
I’m torn between the salted caramel pretzel pops and the praline pumpkin seeds. They sound so good!
The dark cocoa non nom’s are calling my name!
We like things spicy in our house – so the Maple Habanero Pretzel Pops would be one of the first things we would try! Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
Dark chocolate Nom Noms!
The whole wheat raspberry figgy bars look awesome!
salted caramel pretzel pops? i mean, come on, no brainer!
The mango and orange chews sound delicious!
I’d love to try the Sourdough Cheddar Pretzels!
The coffee kettle popcorn sounds amazing!
All of the granolas look delicious! As do Greta’s Sea Salt Pop Pops.
The Dark Cocoa Nom Noms sound right up my alley!
The mocha almond bar sounds amazeballs!
There are too many that’d I’d like to try BUT I’d especially want the big island pineapples and the dried pears. YUM.
Salted caramel pretzel pops sound SO good!
Um, the salted caramel pretzel pops sound divine!
PB&J Granola, then the Coffee Kettle Popcorn!
Whole wheat raspberry figgy bars, get in my belly!
I’ve been so curious about NatureBox! Would love to try it! The PB&J granola looks delish!
You had me at salted caramel pretzel pops. Delish!
I would love to try to blueberry almonds!
I’m a big fan of Naturbox. I just finished my first 3 month subscription. I’m a HUGE HUGE fan of the dried apples. Fiji are my current favorite.
I’d love to try any of the Figgy bars, the Guacamole bites, the fruit chews and many more.
The blueberry almonds you’ve got now seem pretty fantastic to me!
Would love to try the lemon figgy bars. Yum!
Oh my word. How can you pick just one?! My top three are Coffee Kettle
Popcorn, Maple Habanero Pretzel Pops, and Dried California Peaches!
must. have. peanut butter nom noms!
The pinapple rings sound delicious but I’m also a sucker for dark chocolate!
My friend tried out NatureBox last month and loved it! The peanut butter nom noms look delicious.
The dark cocoa nom noms, mmm sounds delicious!
I am all about the big island pineapple rings! Mmmm!
I am so curious about NatureBox! And I really love the selection buttons at the top for dietary concerns. The snacks all look delicious, how do you choose!? Honey Macadamia Pretzel Pops for me, Southern BBQ Sunflower Kernels for my hubby and maybe baked sweet potato fries for my daughter! Yum!