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July 20, 2009
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Have fun with food this summer with these hot picks from BNB!
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Pirate's Booty
Lip smacking, delicious fun
If you aren't already a fan, you are probably a curious snacking bystander. Time to jump in! Don't wait anymore to try these cheesy, puffy, little snacking yummies...Pirate's Booty rocks (and is good for you and your little one)! All natural, baked, trans-fat and gluten free, with only 130 calories per serving, you can nosh on these without the guilt associated with greasy potato chips and trans-fat filled crackers. Your taste buds will start dancing when they hit the aged white cheddar flavor...but beware, these snacks are super addictive! As seen (and devoured) at Fit Kids Playground in Hyde Park! www.piratesbooty.com
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Yummy in my Tummy
Delish organic baby & toddler food
We arranged a taste test this spring with a full-line sampling of Yummy in my Tummy. Parents responded overwhelming their love for Yummy in my Tummy...they loved that it was fresh, loved that it was certified organic and loved the safe chemical free packaging (BPA-free, phthalate-free, BHT-free, BHA-free). What BNB loved to hear most though was the feedback about how the KIDS liked it. "He really liked the food. I've tried everything...all of the organic foods frozen in the market and jarred...He did not take to any of these. But he loved your food!” Their food line includes three stages designed around your child's age: Simple & Smooth, Textured & Tasty, Savory & Scrumptious. They also carry organic dried fruit and veggie snacks and finger foods, perfect for eating out and diaper bag staples. To order, go to: www.yummyinmytummy.com
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Large Food Portioners
Making nutrition easier to deliver
Not only do these food portioners look cool, they are super easy and practical to use. If you make your child's baby food you will love how the four portioners click together for ease of pouring straight from the food processor or sauce pan directly into the cubes. From there, it can then be popped directly into the microwave or freezer. You can feed from the cubes or pop out frozen food to defrost and serve elsewhere. And because it's hard for sleep-deprived parents to remember what was put in the freezer last month (and peas and asparagus look eerily similar when pureed), there is a special pen included for recording contents of cubes. Check em' out at www.brothermax.com
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Weelicious
Teach em' young, teach em' well
Former model Catherine McCord left the modeling world years ago and then attended culinary school. After having her beautiful son Kenya, her focus quickly narrowed to making food beautifully appetizing to children. Along the way, she has taught scores of parents the principle that kids eat what they know, “If I gave him McDonalds, he'd love it, but if I gave him pesto chicken, that's what he'll crave” she writes about her own son. Her site is chock-full of some of the most inviting “kid foods” we've seen in a while for ages 6-9 months, 10-12 months, toddlers and big kids too. Weelicious also has great tips for inspiring kids to eat and introducing new foods. Check out her videos...they are down-to-earth and easy to follow. Hey Food Network! Give this woman a show now! www.weelicious.com
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Personalized Beaded Spoons
It's all in the delivery
Sometimes, it's not the food, but the delivery. Especially with the picky under five set, food delivered on an “airplane spoon” can make broccoli a heck of a lot more appealing. Now, give your child a spoon that is a work-of-art, all sparkly and bejeweled; this 'functional beaded flatware' from Etsy seller Beadz2Pleaz is sure to be a hit with kids. Get their name beaded for an educational, personalized treat. Fun for party favors, stocking stuffers and classroom events, each beaded spoon is custom made to order, and prices are adjusted for orders of six spoons or more at once. Visit her at her ETSY shop, http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5909470 or email her at beadz2pleaz@gmail.com

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[hot topics]
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fun
[hot lunch]
try these super easy homemade hot pockets. make ahead and freeze for those lazy days when you need more than a sandwich and chips.
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[lunch love: sweet & healthy treats for kids]
contribution food editor Kim Walter offers alternatives treats to marshmallow and chocolate chip sandwiches. cupid will never see you coming!
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[the revolutionary lunch box]
Out-of-the-box lunch ideas for picky kids and moms on the go!
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[organic food]
what's a must and what's a maybe. learn what qualifies organic certification, the conventional foods to shy away from and the organic musts!
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[meals on the go]
our pick of quick meals full flavor