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Do You Have a Snack Bin? + NatureBox Giveaway!

August 13, 2014

Giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winners, Tanya and Paulina! You have both been emailed. 

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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(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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  1. Dark Cocoa Nom Noms are at the top of my list of snacks I'd like to try from Naturebox.

  2. Wow! Their snacks look incredible. I would love to try the coffee kettle popcorn and a few different kinds of granola.

  3. The cocoa almonds and the cashew clusters sound delicious! All the snacks look pretty good.

  4. I've been wanting to try these! So many good ones...the dark cocoa nom noms or the pistachio power clusters!

  5. 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!

  6. 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!

  7. 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 :)

  8. The different flavored pumpkin seeds all sound delicious to me, my son would love the fruit chews.

  9. Ok I think I would love the sunflower seeds, the dried cranberries, ooooh and the dried California peaches look really good too!

  10. They all sound so good! I love the sound of some of the sunflower seed ones, and the caramel pretzel pop things sound amaaaazing!

  11. 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!

  12. 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!

  13. 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.

  14. I could go for some roasted garlic pumpkin seeds or some baked sweet potato fries about now!

  15. 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!

  16. 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!

  17. I had no idea there were so many different snacks! The Italian Bistro pretzels... I've gotta try those!

  18. Everything seems pretty darn tasty but if I had to choose I would go with the dark cocoa nom noms

  19. 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!

  20. Looks yummy!! Sea salt pops or toasted sesame stix. Looks like a great way to try new snacks!!

  21. 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.

  22. 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!

  23. The guacamole bites look amazing! Ive heard of nature box but never thought to try it, those look like good options!

  24. 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!

  25. 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!

  26. I've been wanted to try this company :) The Salted Caramel Pretzel Pops and Chili Lime Pistachios

  27. The dark cocoa nom noms look good (for me!) and my daughter would like the tart & tangy fruit medley.

  28. 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!

  29. I'm torn between the salted caramel pretzel pops and the praline pumpkin seeds. They sound so good!

  30. 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!

  31. I've been so curious about NatureBox! Would love to try it! The PB&J granola looks delish!

  32. 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.

  33. Oh my word. How can you pick just one?! My top three are Coffee Kettle
    Popcorn, Maple Habanero Pretzel Pops, and Dried California Peaches!

  34. My friend tried out NatureBox last month and loved it! The peanut butter nom noms look delicious.

  35. 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!

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