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For Quick On The Go Snack Time GoGo Squeez

March 9, 2013 by Momstart 2 Comments

We’ve been long time fans of GoGo Squeez applesauce. I love how easy it is to take along with us on the go. It’s easy to take to the zoo, to the park, in the car, wherever you may be going, oh and to school.

I was very surprised when we went to our Kindergarten orientation at the beginning of the year. They told us that the kids were not allowed to take applesauce to school because it’s messy. Anything that needed a spoon to be eaten was not allowed, thankfully neither were cookies or candy.

I’m a BIG fan of kids having healthy snacks and applesauce is a great snack for kids. So I’ve been sending GoGo Squeez with my daughter for her morning snack at school and there haven’t been any problems. Now, I’ve created a video of my kids eating GoGo Squeez and of course my son found a way to make a mess, so yeah, if your kid is anything like my son they can make a mess, but usually they aren’t messy at all and the kids love them.

They are proud to be the leading squeezable, re-sealable, 100% fruit in a pouch. GoGo squeeZ’s products are crafted with high-quality natural ingredients to provide wholesome goodness for sipping, squeezing and enjoying, wherever life takes you. Behind every squeeZ is a team of people dedicated to bringing the orchard straight to your snack time. They work with local farmers to find the top quality fresh apples, peaches, strawberries, raspberries, mangoes, bananas and cherries to use in each of their products. From energy efficient practices and design in their factories to partnerships with ecologically conscious recycling programs, they make sure they put waste in the right place at the right time. They even ride our bikes to work a lot, but that’s because they like to keep their legs looking good for the summer. HA HA.

It’s great food that moms and kids alike feel good about. I certainly feel good serving it to my children.

We received samples.

Teacher’s Appreciation TreeTop Apple-Dapple Cake Recipe

May 1, 2012 by Momstart 36 Comments

I know that Teacher’s Appreciation week is coming up quickly and I wanted to share this recipe that TreeTop sent to me.

An apple for teacher is a time-honored tradition, but this year, why not take teacher’s favorite fruit and create something special (and delicious!) during Teacher Appreciation Week with Tree Top’s Apple-Dapple Cake.

This moist, not-too-sweet cake is a perfect mid-morning or afternoon snack, which will help tide teachers over through the craze of the school day. As an added bonus, it’s fun and easy for kids to make, with supervision, of course.

Tree Top Apple-Dapple Cake:

Ingredients:

Cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup Tree Top Apple Sauce
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 cups finely chopped apples
Glaze:
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center and set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, oil, applesauce, and vanilla. Add the wet mixture to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Stir in apples.

3. Spread the batter in a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes.

4. For the glaze, combine the brown sugar, butter, and milk in a small saucepan. Cook and stir until bubbly and all of the sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly. Drizzle warm over cake when it has cooled for 5 minutes, so it can seep into the cake and keep it moist and completely irresistible.

For more information about Tree Top recipe recommendations, visit www.treetop.com.

Vermont Village Pack the Pantry Giveaway

May 4, 2010 by Momstart 318 Comments

Vermont Village began by gathering apples in the wild. Their dream was to make these pure natural fruits of the land available to everyone. They learned from tradition, to bring out the goodness and the natural flavor from the fruit. “Cook them whole, cook them fast. Don’t add anything that nature didn’t put there. That’s the best way.” It was in this motto that they let its natural character and taste shine through. They still aim to make a wholesome, natural applesauce that would appeal to taste buds, wallets, and the nascent natural market. So they became the first company to sell additive-free, no sugar-added, all-natural applesauce to supermarkets.

Vermont Village sent me a sample of every flavor they make. They sent us so much applesauce I had to share it with everyone.

This photo was taken before our playdate, before I opened every package. I let my kids choose which flavor they wanted and they both chose the strawberry banana. It’s the same flavor I would have chosen. This is only three of the samples we were sent. I’ve been handing out applesauce to all my neighbors and one of them used it in a recipe for banana muffins. I also love to substitute apple sauce for oil when it comes to baking. Adding applesauce is a healthy alternative to oil, keeping baked goods moist with less fat.

Not only does Vermont Village create great tasting applesauce in so many flavors your head will spin, they are USDA organic. The organic applesauces are available in 24 oz. jars and 4 oz. snack cups – unsweetened and with fresh fruit varieties including Peach, Strawberry Banana, Mixed Berry, Raspberry and Tropical Mango.

The organic apple butter is a sugarless fruit spread that’s great for sandwiches, waffles, crackers or just straight from the jar.

Enter to Win:

4 packs of each flavor pack (4 oz cups) in the following flavors:
**Unsweetened
**Cinnamon
**Peach
**Strawberry Banana
**Mixed Berry
**Tropical Mango

So we’re talking about 100.00 worth of applesauce (because I checked out the price at Albertsons and it’s not cheap)

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Taking GoGo squeeZ Applesauce on the airplane #giveaway

February 5, 2010 by Momstart 197 Comments

GoGo squeeZ is a traveling food. It is so easy to grab and go. We received three boxes of GoGO squeeZ to review and it arrived just in time to take on our trip to Texas. I packed them in the diaper bag to take on the airplane and off we went. I have to admit, I was worried that they were going to take it away from me in the security line but they didn’t. They were more concerned about my car seat being dangerous than the applesauce.

I think we ate three different times when we were on the plane and one of the times we ate some of the GoGo SqueeZ applesauce. I find GoGo squeez great because it is re-sealable. That’s an awesome thing for a child that might not finish their food. I don’t have that option because my kids always finish snack time, especially when it’s fruit. It’s not exactly no-mess, only because my little guy can find a way to make a mess of anything. He’s only 2, well not even 2 but he can get a little carried away while squeezing and exploring, but for the most part this is a mess free way to feed your kids. As long as they don’t over squeeze then they won’t have sticky fingers. My daughter did just fine and she is barely 3.

Materne GoGo SqueeZ is a favorite fruit snack with over 1 billion pouches consumed internationally. They were released in the US in 2008 to introduce Americans to another convenience; the ability to feed our kids without a mess, without needing a spoon, and without being at home. I think that most snacks that are easy for on the go are not healthy. GoGo SqueeZ is one serving of fruit and supports their mission:

Helping parents feed their kids better foods when they are on the go.

GoGo squeeZ 4-packs are available for MSRP $2.99. GoGo squeeZ single pouches are available for MSRP 99 cents. Consumers can purchase GoGo squeeZ through Whole Foods, the natural section of supermarkets like Stop&Shop, Shaws and Jewel-Osco in select Toys ‘R Us/ Babies’ R US, and other retailers across the US. Currently available in “appleapple”, “applestrawberry” and new “applecinnamon,” “applepeach” and “applebanana” flavors, GoGo squeeZ is a 100 percent fruit, no added sugar product that are sure to keep kids squeezing. New applecinnamon,” “applepeach” and “applebanana” flavors combine the health benefits of all-natural fruit with a great taste. All GoGo squeeZ products contain no artificial flavors or preservatives and are gluten-free, dairy-free and kosher-certified.

To winners will each win 5 boxes of GoGo squeeZ applesauce.

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Visit GoGo SqueeZ and tell me what flavor you really want to try.

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