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Summer is almost here…can you feel it? I’m excited about all of the things we’ve planned for our family including trips to local amusement parks, kids’s places and spaces, and New York City. But going out with the kids is no easy feat (particularly since I do it without the hubby most of the time). So how do I do it? (I’m asked this ALL the time).
I make a plan. Whether it’s a trip to the park or a day out at Disneyland, having a plan is essential. I plan their meals, nap times, and activities. It’s what helps keep all of us sane happy.
I anticipate their needs. I make sure I have enough clothes, diapers, sippy cups, and snacks. And I pack it all up in a single diaper bag so it’s easy to keep track of everything.
I listen to their cues. Whether we’ve spent $70 or $7, I work hard not to exhaust my children. I know that we’re not going to see and do everything in one day and I’m ok with that. That’s what season passes are for, right?
Speaking of snacks, I think it’s important to have a supply on hand because inevitably, my son will be hungry at the exact time and place that is the most inconvenient. If you shop at Sam’s Club, they offer bulk versions of your favorite snacks including Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Bars (which my son can eat since they’re free from dairy and eggs!). I am very particular about what I buy in bulk because we are still a relatively small family and I don’t like to waste food. Fortunately, these types of bars are easy to store and are individually wrapped.
Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Bars now contain 25% more whole almonds, peanuts, raisins and cranberries in each bar. The bars are free from artificial flavors or colors and contain 140 calories and 8 grams of whole grains per serving. Sam’s Club offers a variety of healthy snacks, available for bulk purchase. While membership requires a fee, you’ll save on a variety of foods and products you most likely use on a regular basis. I’ve seen some of the lowest prices at warehouse stores like Sam’s Club.
Win It! One of you will win a 30-count package of Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Bars and a $25 gift card to Sam’s Club. Simply leave me a comment with another snack item you’d like to stock up on this summer for your family outings. Comments will close on June 13, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. One comment per person, please (unless you do the extra credit). US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn. Want an extra entry? Do any or all of the following and receive an extra entry for each one.
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Popchips make a great snack for me, and Twizzlers.
We always pack animal crackers for our family outings
I would like to stock up on dried fruit, nuts and grahamm crackers.
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trail mix bars are a great snack to have stocked for the summer! i would also make sure to have plenty of almonds on hand. the perfect healthy snack that is pretty filling too!
I would like to stock up on Almonds and Raisins for snacks.
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I definitely need to stock up on the cookie/cracker snack packs!
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I would love to stock up on juice and almonds!
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I like to stock up on their big bags of almonds as a healthy snack. Kim M.
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I would love to stock up on pretzels and cheese sticks for our next family outing!
I love to stock up on fruit roll ups, rice krispie treats and the cereal bars
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I like the crackers and peanut butter combos (forgot brand)
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fruit roll ups
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I need to stock up on healthy cereal bars and fruit packs!!
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my kids love fruit snacks one thing i need to stock up on
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We like to stock up on frozen fruit to cool down with in the summer!
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I’d like to stock up on lots of fresh fruit now that it’s FINALLY coming into season!
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We stock up on fruit roll ups, crackers, cheese, and nuts. And Sam;s is a good place to get all of these.
We like to stock up on Oreos for summer outings.
I love the Natures Valley bars! Also I have been eating the quacker oats bars with chocolate chips!
I love shopping at sams I love getting the fruit chillers for my little boy their.asha.marie@hotmail.com
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I follow on twitter @ashabutterflys and as soon as I figure how to tweet this with my phone since I don’t have a computer at the moment it is tweeted.
packs of dried fruit, reg fruit
I would like to stock up on Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks. My kids love them. Thank you for the giveaway.
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Graham crackers are an absolute must during summer in my house!
I would like to stock up on goldfish crackers!
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Another item that I’d love to stock up on is cheerios. I place them in small containers and add sometimes add mini marshmellows and the kids love them.
Thanks so much.
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I would love to stock up on chewy granola bars and fruit snacks!
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I like to stock up on Capri Sun drinks.
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We love Special K Fruit Crisps
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One snack we like to get (from Sams!) is the individual bags of baked chips. It’s a real treat for the kids!
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Stock up on peanuts!
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We like to take trail mix on trips!
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I would love to stock up on Lays potato chips.
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I like to stock up on mixed nuts and dried fruit because I like to take bus rides to the beach.
I would love to stock up on pudding cups.
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Pepperidge Farm Cheddar Goldfish!
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I used your Share button and posted your giveaway on my Facebook page Carol P Dziuba
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Ocean Spray Craisins! Thanks for the chance.
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I’d like to stock up on protein bars.
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Fruit rollups
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Freeze dried fruit and goldfish crackers and always popular treats for the kids.
I”d get the 100 Calorie Right Bites™ Variety Pack. Theyd’ be easy to grab and go.
I would like to stock up on dried fruit
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I want to stock up on almonds!
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We like smoked Almonds
I will stock up on Nature Valley® Oats ‘N Honey – 30ct
My family likes to snack on string cheese.
We’ve been doing a lot of hiking lately so those granola bars would be perfect to pack for our adventures! We also love beef jerky, dried fruits, and trail mix.
I like to have doritos and peanuts on hand for quick snacks.
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I would buy Planters Mixed Nuts.
I would stock up on nuts.
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Grapes and dried fruit are great snacks to enjoy.
We love yogurt, so we would stock up on that ..
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I would like to stock up on the mini Ritz crackers with the peanut butter and cheese fillings
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I’d stock up on fruit rollups and trail mix for our summer outings!
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I’d like to stock up on raw almonds and peanuts for snacking.
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My kiddos love Goldfish!
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We make sure that we have plenty of “Cheez-Its” and “Keebler Club Crackers”.
Def. Fruit Snack.s
Thanks for the chance.
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We like to stock up on fresh fruit!
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We love smores for the summer! Grahm crackers marshmallows and chocolate would be stock up items!!
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yogurts, popscicles, string cheese
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We love trail mix, so I’d like to stock up on that!
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I would like to stock up on sun chips.
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i’d stock up on their anderson mini pretzels
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My kids like any kind of cheesy cracker, so we will stock up on those. Thanks!
I would pick up some raisins,my grandsons love them an I try to keep them on stock
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yogurt, raisins, bananas and choc chips. also dried apricots.
Gotta stock up on Chex mix!!
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I would like to stock up on cereal.
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Sam’s has the big containers of nuts that are great!!
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Grapes, bananas, and Apples. Easy to eat, and mostly hard to make a mess with.
Pringles are an easy-to-pack snack that everyone enjoys!
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I’m going to be stocking up on Plum Organics mish mash squeezable fruit packets. Both of my kids love them!
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Applesauce and peanuts. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I’d like to stock up on special k bars
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I would stock up on popsicles and frozen yogurt
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Sam’s Club has great snack trays of fruits and veggies!
always like to have some fresh fruit for trips
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Trail mix and fresh fruit
i’d also like to stock up on pretzels
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Trail mix–we eat a lot of it.
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i’d like to stock up on Smartfood Popcorn!
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I would stock up on Fruit by the Foot. My kids favorite treat.
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baby bell cheese
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I want to stock up on popsicles and string cheese.
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We like to stock up on Chex Mix. Thanks!
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I would stock up on fruit cups and pretzels.
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I’d like to stock up on Terra Chips and Stonyfield Yogurt.
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We also stock up on the original Nature Valley Oats and Honey Granola Bars, lots of fresh fruit and yogurt.
Thank you so much for the giveaway.
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we like to snack on those invididual boxes of cereal, so I would love to get some of those
My family can’t live for a day without both microwave popcorn and pretzels. Neither is terribly healthy for you, but they’re just so delicious! It’d be great if I could get everyone… myself included… to switch to something like the Nature Valley Chewy bars instead. Cest la vie…
I would stock up on fresh berries and yogurt. They have the best prices on berries and it makes a great healthy snack.
We stock up on cheez its The kids love them!
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We stay stocked up on pretzels and Goldfish crackers.
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A good healthy snack I like to buy is a big bag of Craisins (cranberry raisins)…they are delicious & a great way to eat fruit.
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This looks like a *wonderful* giveaway!
Something I love getting is a big bag of pecans. Healthy nuts make a great snack.
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We like trail mix. Walmart sells a great one that’s got all kinds of nuts and dried fruits in it. I add some cheerios or other dry cereal, and it’s a great summer snack.
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I would like to stock up on ice cream bars….specifically, Nestle’s Drumsticks!
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Terra chips rock!!
i’d stock up with fresh fruit and roasted nuts
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fruit snacks are a big hit with our kids.
Baby carrots and walnuts would be my first and second choices!
Our ‘compromise’ snack item is dried apricots.
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I like to take apples and peanuts
Goldfish is a great snack to have anytime.
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tropical trail mix…..
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I’d like to stock up on strawberries and other fruits!
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I like to make my own trail mix with dried fruit and nuts.
Dried fruit starting with simple raisins to different varietiesof nuts. Add to this cut up fruit in the refrig for a grab and go snack.
Just had an avocado break, so I’d say lots of fruits and vegetables.
Bottled water and snack bars for hiking and riding our bikes.
i’d stock up on raisins
The Dole Fruit Cups in gel are also a big hit with the kids.
We like their Member’s Mark trail mix with m&m’s.
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I’d love to stock up on banana chips! These are so great and healthy!
Another snack item we stock up on from Sam’s is the small 100 calorie pack snack bags. Baked Cheetos being one of the favorites.
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We are going to Florida this summer, hoping the beaches are as beautiful as usual? We are taking this trip on a tight budge this year and I am clipping coupons, stocking up when things are on sale, etc… We would purchase granola bars, juice and water for the trip.
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I would love to stock up on their selection of fresh fruit
I’d stock up on some Chips Ahoy cookies.
Pringles I’d like to stock up on since we love those!
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I would love to stock up on almonds and string cheese for summer outings.
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We would like to stock up on Lay’s Potato Chips and bananas
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The individual little boxes of raisins or little bags of peanuts are also great snacks!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I would stock up on Wheat Thin crackers.
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I stock up on popsicles for the summer…
We love those boxes of snack sized chips like Sunchips and Veggie Straws! They are great for in the car and more healthy than regular potato chips!
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We would like to stock up on trail mix
Chocolate chip granola bars.
I would stock up on almonds, fruits & some bottled water for summertime snacks!
I would buy lots of fresh fruit.
I stock up on fruits, peanuts and pretzels.
We like fruit snacks
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I would get gatorade and fiber one snacks. Thank you!!
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I love raw cashews and always have them on hand for around the house or running around!
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fresh fruit my boys love it!
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I would like to stock up on energy bars.
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We’d stock up on Chex Mix Cheddar Snack Mix Packs – We love them!
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My daughter loves Pepperidge Farm Goldfish so we usually stock up during the summer on those especially for the beach.
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Pretzels and baked lays!
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I love to stock up on cheez-its and fruit snacks. All the classrooms at my kids’ school are peanut-safe and those items are on the safe snack list.
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I would stock up on the frozen fruit bags in their massive frozen food section (and I’d probably sneak a bag of the yummy rotini salad in the cart for me).
I’d like to stock up on fresh fruit and string cheese. Thanks.
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I need to get some crackers & fruits. Thanks
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With hurricane season approaching, we definitely stock up on a variety of snack bars.
individual bags of baked chips
I would stock up on fruit and cheese, thanks!
I’d like to stock up on fruit roll ups
stock up on nuts ty.
Fruit and almonds….and maybe some string cheese.
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We like Sunchips.
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We stock up on fresh fruit, almonds and individual servings of cheese.
I’d love to stock up on some trail mix!
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Thanks for the giveaway…other snack items we would stock up on are trail mix, fresh berries, and yogurt !!!
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nuts, especially walnuts
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Yogurt is what I would stock up on. The kids love it frozen.
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I would like to stock up on Hi-Country Original Beef Jerky.
Fresh fruit and popcorn.
Baked chips, yum!
We stock up on fruit roll ups and fruit snacks.
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I love the Nature Valley sweet and Salty bars.
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I like to stock up on Trail Mix,it is a big hit at our house
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