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Barney Butter

Barney Butter is an all natural almond butter that is sweetened with cane juice. There is no oil to stir back in and no need to refrigerate and it is easy to spread. Barney Butter was conceived by a mom, Jennifer Barney, who began making the delicious spread one jar at a time in her Fresno California home for friends, family and the neighborhood kids who'd come around. Everyone loved it and wanted more and so she launched her almond butter in 2006. There is smooth, crunchy and there are indivdual strip packets (perfect for school lunches). Price: $7.99/Jar  Purchase: You can purchase online or click here for retail locations.

ParentClick Back to School Product Reviews - Fall 2008  This almond butter was recommended to us by a parent so we had to try it. It was a hit with both our kid and adult testers. Yummy...it is smooth and has great flavor and that is coming from someone who has always hated peanut butter. I would even eat spoonfuls of this out of the jar. Barney Butter is tasty for anyone but especially great for peanut-allergic kids who are allowed to eat almonds. Another positive is that it has more fiber and less saturated fat than peanut butter.

Boom Choco boom bars

Enjoy Life gives you the boom CHOCO boom dairy, nut and soy FREE, allergy-friendly chocolatey bars. Dairy- nut-, soy- AND gluten-free, these rich chocolatey bars are choco-nificient and sure to please chocolate lovers of all ages. Made in a dedicated nut- and gluten-free facility. Purchasing: You can order online or in stores... click for a list.

ParentClick Back to School Product Reviews - Fall 2008  We had a mixed response on this chocolate bar from our kid testers. For kids with allergies, I think this would be a great substitute and a fit for your sweet tooth. Those kids that are comparing it to a Hershey bar are going to be disappointed. You can also find other great allergy-friendly foods... cookies, granola, trail mix, bagels, snack bars and cookies.

Bot Water

ParentClick Back to School Product Reviews - Fall 2008 Bot is a flavored water for kids (and adults) that is natural, low in sugar and full of vitamins. There are no artificial flavors, sweetners or perservatives. Flavors includes grape, lemon, berry and orange. (gluten free) Price: $1.25/bottle  Purchase: You can purchase online or click her to see a list of stores that carry Bot.

Fun, kid friendly packaging that makes drinking water a little more exciting. Our kids thought it was yummy and as a mom we have made it a priority to keep juice to a minimum. The only negative is that they are a little pricey at about $1.25 for a 12oz bottle.  Giving Back: Contribute 1% of annual revenue each year directly to an (1% For the Planet) environmental organization that is part of the solution for a healthier planet.

DrinkMarx

Drinkmarx is a novel, customizable drink marker for identifying your bottle, cup, or can and fits most commonly used beverage containers. They are easily transferable from one drink to another. Drinkmarx solves the universal "which drink is mine" dilemma while also reducing waste and the spreading of germs. Drinkmarx are fun and unique because they are an expression of your identity.  4 Drink Markers (Espresso, Green, Blue & Pink) Customization Sticker Set (78 Letters and 42 Icons).

We have seen all kinds of great drink markers for wine glasses but this is something new and different! These little beverage markers are a fabulous eco-friendly idea! If your kids do sports or any other activity where they have a water bottle with them, all they have to do is slip this cool little gadget around and everyone will know who it belongs to. Kids and adults will have fun personalizing and expressing themselves with it with their names and fun little stickers. If you work in an office, you can slip it around your "to-go" coffee cup.

Fretzels by Jill

Fretzels by Jill are gourmet chocolate-covered pretzels, individually hand-dipped in milk, white, or dark chocolate and covered with your favorite candy toppings or drizzled with even more luscious chocolate. You can purchase them in assorted flavors or join the Fretzel of the month club and it is delivered in half, whole & 2 dozen size boxes. There are also gift baskets available. Fretzels can be customized for your company to match your logo and/or corporate colors so they make great marketing and business thank you gifts. THe cost is not bad... $15/6 or $26/12. Fretzel of the Month Club ranges from $73-$124 depending on how long you do it for and how many you order.  Purchase: You can purchase online.

ParentClick Back to School Product Reviews - Fall 2008  Chocolate meets pretzel... sweet and salty... sounds a little strange but the our kid testers (ages ranged from 5-10 years) thought these fretzels were great! Their favorites were the s'mores and the m&m covered. They were not crazy about the monthly flavor which was peanut butter & jelly. Those came in a cute little lunch box so the moms loved the packaging.

Fruitaceuticals

PomaCrans & OmegaCrans® FRUITACEUTICALS are made with premium Cape Cod Cranberries, power-packed with potent antioxidants and Type A Proanthocyanidins (PACs). This makes cranberries a SuperFruit with a wide range of potential health benefits. They are sweetened with cane juice. 

ParentClick Back to School Product Reviews - Fall 2008  Delicious! Moms and kids loved them. They are tasty and they are filled with all the omegas! They are softer than others we have bought at the grocery store so one of our kids testers with braces did not have the frustration of having them stick. They are a great snack. We only wish they came in snack size pouches to make them easy to throw into kids lunches.

Ian's PB4me!

Finally, a no-stir organic peanut butter that you can take anywhere! Ian's PB4me's (smooth & creamy or crunchy_ variety comes in handy individual-sized cups. So you can use them as dip for your favorite crackers, fruits or vegetables on-the-go.Dry roasted peanuts, organic palm oil,organic sugar & salt. Price: $5.49/6 cups  Purchase: You can purchase online or click here for retail locations.

ParentClick Back to School Product Reviews - Fall 2008    We love anything that makes packing school lunches a little easier and it is a bonus when it tastes good as well! Ian's PB4me! is the perfect addition to any lunch box!  Our testers thought both the crunchy and smooth were delicious. Perfect size containers to throw in as a snack with sliced apples, celery or crackers. Also an easy thing to keep in the car when moms need a little afternoon pick me up. (Mix it with a piece of dark chocolate and you have your own organic grown-up peanut butter cup.) There are other great all natural and organic food choices for kids on their site.You can also find allergen-free kids foods.

Mary's Gone Crackers

Mary's Gone Crackers, Inc. is committed to manufacturing the best tasting wheat-free and gluten-free baked goods using the highest quality, organically grown ingredients. Their signature product is a cracker made with organic brown rice, organic quinoa, organic flax seeds and organic sesame seeds. Crunchy and flavorful, they come in 5 flavors: Original, Caraway, Herb, Black Pepper, and Onion.

The Sticks & Twigs are a blend of whole grains and seeds. They do not add oils or fats, so you taste the rich, toasty flavors of the grains and seeds. Contains a whopping 550 mg. of Omega-3s in every serving! Available in 4 mouthwatering flavors: Chipotle-Tomato, Curry, Sea Salt and Cinnamon. In two sizes: 8 oz. bag or single serve 1.25 oz. bags.  Purchase: You can purchase online.

ParentClick Back to School Product Reviews - Fall 2008  Hmmm... these were not our favorite pretzels (sticks & twigs) because they are very grainy, however if you have a wheat allergy, I can see why these would be a great alternative. The kids enjoyed the sea salt and the moms chose the curry. The chipoltle tomato was interesting but we would not choose them again. These are higher in fat than what you normally experience with pretzels but they are... kosher, vegan & dairy free, wheat free, gluten free, and there are no trans fats!

Naturally More Peanut Butter

Naturally More is all-natural, contains no cholesterol, and has no trans fats. Naturally More's unique formula has a peanut butter base fortified with flax seed, flax oil and other nutrients to provide all the protein and essential fats needed to keep the body naturally balanced. While normal peanut butter is almost exclusively monounsaturated fat, Naturally More contains omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. It's What Peanut Butter Should Be! Price: $10 Purchase: You can purchase online or in retail stores.

ParentClick Back to School Product Reviews - Fall 2008 The plus is that it has less fat but more protein and fiber than most brands and it tastes good.

Portion Plate

Portion control is greatly needed as "portion distortion" is sweeping the nation. This leads to the serious problem facing almost one-third of Americans today...obesity. The Portion Plate is an interactive tool for teaching consumers appropriate food portions. Unlike a text-based paper educational brochure, The Portion Plate is an actual melamine, dishwasher-safe plate that offers a tangible demonstration of how much food we should eat. Not only are the plate's illustrated portion areas a good guide to follow, but the make up of a good meal is also presented. This means 1/2 of your plate should be fruits and vegetables, 1/4 of your plate whole grains and the remaining 1/4 lean protein.  The KID'S Portion Plate... The Portion Plate helps kids figure out portion sizes in a SUPERSIZED America. The plate teaches kids to eat better, so they can be better, learn better, play better, and do better! Studies show that portion control and visual cues can affect food intake and be an effective strategy for weight maintenance. It's a fun and simple way to build healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime. Price: $11.95/plate  Purchase: You can purchase online.

ParentClick Back to School Product Reviews - Fall 2008  This is a way to make portion control fun for kids and parents. It makes you think twice about having a second serving. The visuals on the plate stimulate great ways to talk to your kids about why you should be eating more of certain things and less of others. We were not as crazy about the placemats for 2 reasons, they do not seem like they would hold up long over time and secondly they feel so commercial. They do include a lot of great information however for kids to read. One of our testers shared the following: "As a mom I realized when I was going to serve dinner that I was not always offering a balanced meal when I was filling up certain portions of the plate."

Wingers

Buffalo Nickel WINGERS: the Unique Potato Wing Snack. They can be hot and spicy,or sweet and tangy, or anything in between. And there's nothing artificial about them. Flavors (& heat) include: Level 1 - No Bull Barbecue, Level 2 - Honey Mustard Horsepower, Level 3 - Nacho Chilichanga, Level 4 - Caribbean Zing, Level 5 - Fiery Buffalo Bleu. Purchase: visit website to find out where to purchase.

ParentClick Back to School Product Reviews - Fall 2008  Not a bad snack alternative... low in fat, made with potato starch and lots of fun flavors. The kid-tested favorites are the Barbecue and the honey mustard. Our kid-testers took these to school with them and got input from all the other 5th graders. The kids thought it was fun to see how spicy they could go.