Peanut free "peanut butter"

When I discovered my daughters Pre-k classroom was a nut free environment, I knew I was going to have to dig deep to find things for my already fussy 4 year old to eat. I explained my situation to the manager of Wild by Nature while food shopping, and hit the mother load when he told me he had a peanut allergy himself. He suggested trying I.M. Healthy Honey SoyNut Butter. He said if my daughter didn't like it he would refund me. I was a little sketchy but I tried it. I made a P B & J on whole wheat and cut them into little hearts with the pampered chef cutters I mentioned previously. Both of my kids ate the "peanut butter" without saying a word! I sent her to school the next day with a note to the teacher explaining that it was peanut free. I am so happy to have come across this product and that my kids both really enjoy it.

Looks just like peanut butter & jelly!

Thanksgiving must!

During this time of year, I flock to anything and everything pumpkin flavored!! I love pumpkin coffee, pumpkin muffins, I even bought pumpkin cream cheese the other day (didn't love it) ! The one thing that keeps me going back for more is Trader Joe's super premium pumpkin ice cream! I'm not sure if I'm so into all the pumpkin-ness because its seasonal (which this ice cream is) but whatever the reason, I am getting my hands on this ice cream while I can! This is without a doubt a Thanksgiving staple in my house. The girl at checkout suggested topping it over pumpkin pie for the one-two punch but I haven't tried it and not sure if i want to!! I'm scared I'll love it just as much as the ice cream alone and why ruin a good thing? Please do yourself a favor and try this- my 4 year old even loves it!

Served in a keebler waffle bowl

Pasta with 1 full serving of veggies that kids will actually eat!!

Like myself, I'm sure many of you out there are always trying to get veggies into the bellies of your children- NOT an easy task! On my last food shopping trip, I came across Barilla Piccolini wheels with zucchini and spinach. This enriched zucchini and spinach pasta blend offers ONE FULL SERVING OF VEGGIES!!! I will warn you, they are green in color- something I was worried about. Once I mixed the mini rotelle with sauce, I could hardly see the green color and my kids didn't notice at all!!! They also have mini farfalle with tomatoes and carrots and mini pipe with carrots and squash. I haven't tried the last two but plan to. I feel so much better serving my kids pasta that have a full serving of veggies!! I hope your kids enjoy it as much as mine do!

Kids also enjoy the miniature size!!

So happy with my Name Bubbles- definitely a great buy!

My 4 year old started Pre- K in September and everything has to be labeled. I didn't want to write in all her clothing or her backpack. I googled away and came across Name Bubbles. I was apprehensive because I never thought the labels would really wash well...well, I was wrong and I'm happy I was!! I bought the Pre- K package. It comes with enough labels for everything and then some. I even use the shoe labels for her ballet and tap shoes. I have labeled all of her jackets, sweaters, backpack, lunchbag and shoes!! I have washed her jackets quite a few times already and the labels have held up really well. If you want neat labeling that stays intact, go for Name Bubbles....worth every penny.

Many color and design options to choose from...& It's fun too!

I just read this article- 10 things not to say to your childfree friends!

A friend of mine (without kids) just posted this article from Parents magazine on facebook. I dont think its meant to be funny but I did find myself laughing at some of the dont's listed! I have without a doubt said "this must be birth control for you" to many a childless friend!

Perfect snack for when your on the go!

Revolution Foods make these yummy, organic yogurt filled sandwich bars called Grammy Sammy. They come in three different flavors that are each equally delicious. Cinnamon graham & vanilla yogurt, cocoa graham & banana yogurt (my personal favorite!) and honey graham and strawberry yogurt. They are made with 100% whole grains and have no high fructose corn syrup, artificial ingredients or transfats. I bought them at Wild by Nature but they are sold in many places including Babies R Us and Buy Buy Baby. These are great to throw in your bag on your way out with the kiddies. I even snack on them!! They really are good and satisfying.