My little sister, Rachelle, returned back to school yesterday. She's now a senior in high school. I-can't-believe-it! Even though she is 14 years younger than me and lives on the other side of the country, we still have a close relationship along with my other sister who is 2 years older than me (yes, poor Rachelle pretty much grew up with three moms.) 🙂
I spent some time with Rachelle the last couple of weeks during my trip to the Midwest, and there were so many reflections back to when I was her age. For one, I had a 3 year old sister running around the house cracking us up with her Barney impersonations, impromptu dance routines, and occasional make up trials. She would ask me to play "Linus and Lucy" on the piano and would dance her socks off, then continue to ask me to play it over and over and over again (for that reason I'll never forget how to play that song.)
Another memory of that age were long days away from home whether it was due to a sporting event, band trip or another school activity of sorts. I tried to remember how I kept myself fed aside from the frequent Subway outing for lunch and just couldn't remember. Did I buy from the vending machine for a snack to hold me over? Did I pack a Little Debbie treat? Maybe I just never got hungry? I know my mom made sure I was taken care of, but for the life of me I just can't remember what I ate.
Now that your kids are back in school and probably as busy as ever with activities, consider sending them off with these grab-and-go organic dried fruit treats from Peeled Snacks to keep them energized through the day. They are even a great option for toddlers, as Judah can testify just from the photo below. 🙂 With the variety of flavors they offer, from Cherry-go-round to Apricot-a-lot, your kids will not easily bore of these. But, don't just limit this snack to your kids! Adults (myself included) love these dried fruits just as much!
Peeled Snacks are all-natural and gluten-free, providing a perfect snack for pretty much anyone. They are currently available at Costco stores in the Midwest, as well as at Starbucks and a variety of grocery and convenience stores across the country. Our wonderful friends at Peeled Snacks would like to give one of my readers (one of YOU!) a chance to sample their snacks for FREE. One lucky reader will win an Organic Fruit Picks Variety Pack just by leaving a comment on this post below with your favorite school time snack. Even if I can't remember what I snacked on way back when, maybe you can??
A few particulars about this contest:
- The contest is open to residents of the United States.
- Only one entry per person. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
- Contest closes on Saturday, 9/10/11 at 9:00 PM PST.
- Winner will be announced on Sunday, 9/11/11.
While you're at it, check out Peeled Snacks' Facebook page and Twitter accounts to stay updated on new flavors and shopping locations. Good luck!!
Rachel says
Ants on a Log 🙂
sue says
Cookies and milk.
barbara n says
my favorite school time snack from long ago was ants on a log (celery with peanut butter and raisins!)
Brooke says
My favorite school snack used to be Dunkaroos! Anyone remember those? They were packs of little cookies with frosting to dip them in.
Jess says
I always loved apples and peanut butter as an after school snack! My mom always had the apple cut and ready when I got off the bus!
Christy Hines says
My favorite school time snack is apples and peanut butter!!!!
Kristin Thomas says
My favorite after school snack when i was younger was graham crackers with homemade boiled chocolate frosting - like little sandwiches- It was the best thing to come home to!
Dawn Schreiner says
This is embarrassing, and was Not condoned by my mother. In high school my favorite snacks was Ho Ho's and Dr. Pepper. Usually accompanied by a Journey song and dancing.
These peeled fruit snacks sound much more sensible.
April says
Of course I'd love a chance to win! Thanks Nikki!
'Chelle Welker says
A cup of yogurt. Judah is too cute in this picture!!!
Corisa says
I loved oatmeal !
Lauren Cox says
This is going to sound disgusting, but my favorite snack was cheese puffs and ketchup. The thought if it today kinda makes me ill, but for some reason, I loved it. Glad I have grown out of that! Ha Ha!!
M says
veggies and hummus!
Kim Stachowiak says
Cheese and crackers or trail mix. My kiddos would love those snacks!
Francesca says
Yummy, these treats look delish! My favorite school time snack...cookies!! Your son is just to die for adorable!!
Ashlee says
My absolute favorite school time snack would have to be those packages of crackers with the cheese dip. So not healthy for you but I loved them!
Michelle says
I used to love those handi-snacks with the crackers and cheese wiz. Too bad my mom almost never bought them. I know why now! My kids would love these snacks.
Katelyn says
A pudding cup!
Leslie says
I loved Little Debbie cakes, especially Fudge Rounds and Swiss Rolls!
angela says
I used to love cottage cheese and saltines!
Bekah says
I can't remember all the way back, but in high school, we did a lot of unhealthy snacking - Gardetto's and Diet Mt. Dew, individual sized frozen pizzas, Doritos, BK french fries, ice cream (my friends and I all worked at a local ice cream shop)...wish I could still eat like that now and not have to worry about it! 🙂
pati bristow says
My grandchildren's favorite school snack is fresh grapes. They love fruit of all kinds. When I was little, my favorite was crackers and cheese.
Traci says
Definitely not the healthiest snack but my sister and I used to love eating one of the Big Stuff Oreos when we came home from school.
Jess says
One of my favorites was juice and graham crackers. Yum!
manizor says
my brother and I used to come home from school and whip up a batch of oatmeal chocolate chip bars. YUM! always satisfying!
Amy S says
I loved celery with peanut butter
Jessica says
Goldfish!!!
Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles says
I've always been a fan of dried fruit/nuts for a school-time snack! Fills me up!
Amanda Jasinski says
Bread & Butter.
Amy W says
grilled cheese!
jennnnnnn says
Frozen Ho-hos that my mom would hide in the deep freeze so my dad wouldn't eat 'em. But she thought she ate them anyways.
Abby Taylor says
Homemade apricot fruit leather. Yummy. 🙂
somecallmeambingale says
cookies in milk tops the list!
Erin says
My favorite childhood snack was not so healthy. My mom would put a thin layer of chocolate icing on a graham cracker. Everyone wanted to trade snacks with me at school when I had those.
Gaby says
My favorite snack to bring to school with me was Barbara's Bakery Snackimals! They were organic animal crackers my mom would get for me at the health food store. They were so delicious!
Monica says
I used to also love cottage cheese. Guess old habits die hard!
ashlee says
Favorite snack as a kid was oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. My mom used to let us bake them with her and I think thats where my cooking itch started 😀
Holli says
I loved the orange creamsicle. Delicious and refreshing.
Marysol says
My mom always had dinner ready for us when we got home from school. But if I could choose, anything with chocolate 🙂
Courtney says
Ooh these look delightful and seem like a much healthier alternative to my once favorite school time snack of fruit gushers!
Rebecca says
I was all about cheese its! My friend would bring in a giant bag and I'd always eat half of them 🙂
Cindi says
FUDGE TOWN cookies by Keebler! Man...I wish they still made them! Why would they stop making such yummy cookies????
Lisa says
Apples and peanut butter....now i need to eat some.
Alison says
Peanut Butter and Graham Crakers!!
Meghan says
I used to love to snack on pretzels dipped in honey mustard (still do). These look yummy!
Julie says
Ants on a log. Yum!
Kelsey says
As a student, I loved having a piece of bread with peanut butter and sliced banana after school. As a teacher, I still do!
Mandy says
I can't believe how light his hair is getting! He's so cute! Oh, and the snacks look good too 🙂
Allison says
I can't really remember what I snacked on either! Cheese and crackers or apples and peanut butter were some of my favorites.
Katie says
I was bad...I snacked on candy whenever I got the chance. FOr my own kids I make sure they have healthy muffins and fruit to snack on.
Tammy says
I would always snack on chocolate chip cookies! They were the best!!!
Kira says
Grahm crackers and milk were my favorite snack!
Sare says
peanut butter on celery. Nom!
Gena says
pretzels and animal crackers were (are) favorites of mine!
jessica b says
Hummus and pretzels
natalie (the sweets life) says
ants on a log was always my favorite...i STILL love ants on a log 🙂
Lisa J says
Pretzels and peanutbutter
Fran says
I personally like bright orange cheetos that make your fingers all powdery if you licked them though I prefer something healthier for my own toddler and pre-schooler! I am curious about the snacks because they are organic....I peel grapes for my toddler because of all the pesticides!
Kristin says
Chips Ahoy cookies and a big glass of milk 🙂
Kristina says
Thanks for sharing this product! I would love a snack of organic fruit to carry in my purse for my little guy.
My favorite school snack was ants on a log... and I still love 'em as a snack now!
Heidi @ Food Doodles says
I used to (and still do) love apples and peanut butter. Such a simple snack but so good 😀
Julie says
I love string cheese!!!
Cara says
I saw these in Starbucks today!My favorite after school snack was apples and peanut butter!
Breenah says
My favorite was always pb&j on saltines.
Bianca says
I loved animal crackers and graham crackers!
Stephanie says
Oh man, I cringe at my after school snacks back in the day... all sorts of junk food my conscience would never allow me to eat now! But if I had to choose it would be a toss up between a Little Debbie snack or Handi-snacks, those little cracker/breadstick and cheese packages.
Thanks for the chance to win. These Peeled Snacks sound great!
Bianca says
My favorite after school snack was ants on a log. I liked to add as many ants as I liked!
Jennifer Keith says
Little Debbie Oatmeal Cookies...
Ashley says
I love carrots and hummus.
Mary Beth says
Vienna Fingers
Melissa says
Cookies & milk is my kids and my favorite!!
Kimiko says
Ants on a log! Or some sliced fresh fruit.
WendyB says
Favorite after school snack was cheese and crackers!
Terri says
Sorry to say,it wasnt healthy! Always went to the vending machine!
Valerie says
Hmm, the favorite after-school snack of mine was when my mom would surprise us with donuts! It happened very rarely, which is why it probably stands out in my memory, but it was such a nice treat! Not the most healthy, but still!
Kate says
Apple + Peanut Butter = Perfect!
carolyn says
My favorite school time snack was graham crackers with peanut butter
Andrea F. says
chips and salsa. Yum!
Christine says
Dunkaroos... those were THE THING to have:)
Coleen says
I love fruit. I had to have fruit in my lunch every day because I wanted it. I would also eat fruit when I got home. To this day I am a big fruit eater but I am a little more adventerous now.
Debbie says
cookies and milk
Joanna says
My favorite after school snack was a toasted pizza english muffin!
Amanda Glos says
I loved having chocolate milk after school. I know it isn't really food, but that was my favorite!
Janey Johnson says
I LOVED Graham crackers and milk! (I still do!)
Meaghan says
My favorite snack was always black olives topped with cheddar cheese and western dressing!
Jodie says
I loved sliced apples with peanut butter growing up.
Steph says
Ants on a log! The ants being either raisins, or chocolate chips!
Steph says
Ants on a log, with the ants beings either raisins, or chocolate chips!
Ashlee says
My favorite after school snack was Club Crackers and strawberry cream cheese, YUM
Adrena says
Baby carrots with ranch 😀
Daphne says
So long ago...Oreos come to mind. I asked my mom - she said milk and cookies but that I didn't drink the milk, unless it had a lot of Nestle's Quick in it! Oh the memories...
Catherine says
Hummus with pretzels or carrots!!
Katie W. says
cheese and crackers!