1. Cloth diapers. Well, one out of two in cloth diapers. And not while we're moving. And mostly depending on what the washer/dryer situation in Korea is like. So maybe this is more stale than full-on crunchy since there's the chance of abandoning cloth altogether in the very near future.
2. Buying organic when possible. The commissary here has an okay-meh-sometimes-raunchy selection of organic produce. So I buy organic when it makes sense and try not to sweat it when we don't. If I had just Steve and myself that I to feed, I probably wouldn't even venture over to the organic section, but since I'm feeding tiny bodies fruits and veggies (well, attempting, at least), I don't want them to sprout an eleventh finger (just another nail to cut) or a second head (that equals a second mouth which equals more whining which means I need to start drinking NOW) by way of weird pesticides and chemicals.
3. Natural cleaning products. I steam mop my floors, use vinegar in my bathrooms (except for the black mold in my shower- that requires a full-on bottle of Scrubbing Bubbles- fight scary with scary), and don't use air fresheners. People who visit our house probably wish we would just suck up the side effects of the air fresheners already, but sorry. That smell (cloth dipes!) keeps folks from lingering for too long.
4. Recycle. I can't think of an easier way to be green than that.
Annnnnnnnd that's a wrap. Turns out that we're not so crunchy. At least not break-your-front-tooth-crunchy like a Nature Valley granola bar. We're more like an expired Quaker chewy bar, I guess. But those are good too in their own special way. Especially the chocolate-covered ones. ANYWAYS. I digress.
I was recently contacted by Happy Family to review some of their products. And yes, my first thought was that I was giving out my address to a serial killer. But then coupons and squeezies came in the mail and lo! THIS IS FOR REAL. We buy Happy Baby and Happy Tot squeezy packs
| Sam prefers the crinkle-and-squeeze method for getting every last drop. |
| Molly doesn't waste time with all that nonsense. |
Anywho, I've never actually tried any of the squeezies before. Mostly because I buy broccoli, pea, and pear squeezies so no thanks. But I tried a taste of each of the squeezies sent to me/the kids and was surprised at how fruity they tasted! No wonder they suck these things down with such wild abandon. (Molly doesn't even take a breath until the whole pouch is completely deflated.) We also tried out the yogurt bites, and those were obviously a hit. They are a Special Treat as well. Mostly because they are very limited (aka the bags are tiny) and are easily smashed into oblivion inside the tiny crevices of any carpet within a 12-ft radius of the child consuming them. (No lie.) In Happy Family's defense, it is nice to have a desirable kid snack that isn't made of total crap. It is just a snack we will save for desperate situations like airplane flights and lunches out (aka places where I am not responsible for the end state of the floors).
Since I went out to dinner with Sarah the other night for dinner, I left Steve to make the Happy Tot meal bowl for Sam. It did not go well. He is our resident Picky Eater. And since I had eaten a small ocean's worth of sushi for dinner that night, I didn't try it myself. Maybe if you don't have a picky eater, that might be a winner for you. Sam mostly prefers turkey dogs to appear out of our microwave, not a meal of quinoa and vegetables.
And now, to get to the point of this post, I have a giveaway. Because I know my kids are not the only ones addicted to squeezies like mini crackheads.
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**I was given the items mentioned above to review, but as you can tell (I hope), the opinions written here are all my own.**
Oh girl you know the squeezies aka fruit pouches are a hit in this house! And it is official miss Harper loves them too especially now that she can handle them herself well almost...
ReplyDeleteYou guys are doing a lot more than most! And more than I manage, so you're a success in my book! My kiddos never loved those squeezies as much as other kiddos seem to. But then my kid's favorite meal is salad, so they're just plain weird.
ReplyDeletePretty bad ;) They are super convenient!
ReplyDeleteUgh! I'd be freaking rich. Those things are the greatest ever! We recently tried the Happy Tot stuff too and the girls loved all of it!
ReplyDeleteI ended up accidentally being crunchy also. I think I'm only missing out on the cloth diaper part. I've considered it, but I suck at laundry, and I have no desire to wash shit out of diapers. Just throw it away!! LOL
For real, the creater of those things--GENIUS!! Three kids later, I wish I'd have thought of it.
ReplyDeleteHave you been to Kroger lately? I know it's not necessarily easy for you to get to, but the Simple Truth Organic line is reasonably priced and they offer a TON of stuff. I'm really digging it! If you can get out there once in a while, it would probably be worth it! It's cheaper than Publix!
ReplyDeleteI love that I can throw them at children in the back of the car and we *mostly* make it out without too much mess.
ReplyDeleteFree food, hell yes! We need to put our heads together and come up with something equally as ingenious.
ReplyDeleteI am very similar. I never gave a thought to organic or natural anything until my son was born. Now I get made fun because I like to give him food that is as natural as possible (though I'm not a fanatic about it). I also am kind of crazy about more natural cleaners and laundry detergent. I never cloth diapered, but I did try every brand of more "natural" diapers available. That didn't last long....they just don't work as well.
ReplyDeleteMy son loves "pouches". Feeding him with a spoon never worked well...he much preferred being able to do it himself. I wish I had come up with it, because I would be rich! Lol.
Erika
Haven't tried that brand, but I'll have to look it up! We just got some reusable pouches and Taylor has had Greek yogurt squeezies 3x a day since! :p Definitely wish I'd invented that genius lazymom product!
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to use squeezies with Everly! She's already trying to eat my food at 3 1/2 months.
ReplyDeleteIt was a brilliant idea. I'm going on vacay (sort of) this week and I know the squeezies will come in handy.
ReplyDeleteThey are so convenient, I wish I had came up with them! My little guy loves just about any variety! :)
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