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Sunday
07Feb2010

YoBaby ~Mom knows best

We love companies who listen; companies that value the idea of true customer care. We're fans of YoBaby by Stonyfield Farms. Below is a recent release from the wonderful people at Stonyfield.

 

Moms Know Best -- YoBaby Meals Now ‘Just Right’
Parents asked for multipack for on-the-go nutrition in a new size

Londonderry, NH – January 26, 2010 – Organic yogurt maker Stonyfield Farm has followed moms’ advice and introduced its unique YoBaby 3-in-1 Meals in handy 4-ounce multipacks.

“We trust our moms, and while they love our new YoBaby Meals, they wanted these delicious, nutritious 3-in-1 meals a little smaller,” says Stonyfield Farm President and CE-Yo Gary Hirshberg. “The four-ounce size now means babies and toddlers can easily gobble up the entire cup, while the multipack format offers more convenience for moms on the go.”

YoBaby Meals’ combination of yogurt + fruit + veggie purée helps moms give their babies and toddlers a trio of important food groups at every meal.

Three delicious flavors -- Pear & Green Bean, Peach & Squash, Apple & Sweet Potato – are just right for baby’s growing appetite.

YoBaby Meals multipacks are available in natural food stores and select grocery nationwide. Suggested retail price is $2.99.

YoBaby Meals are part of the YoBaby line of organic yogurts available in a wide range of varieties and flavors, and now including Vitamin D and Zinc. They include YoBaby original, in six variety packs; YoBaby Plus Fruit & Cereal with DHA; YoBaby Plus Fruit & Cereal with Iron; YoBaby Simply Plain, "Baby's First Yogurt;” and YoBaby Drinkables. Visit www.yobabyyogurt.com to learn more. 


This is not a sponsored post..we just LOVE this company and want to spread the word and support what they are doing.

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Monday
01Feb2010

Snack boxes~a treat for mom 

I've turned into a Super Nanny fan. Well, I guess you could say that I am obsessed with the show. At first I thought I was just watching it to make myself feel better as a parent. Then I realized that we are no better then some of the parents on the show. We just have different circumstances. Maybe our lives don't look like the "crazy" families on the show but we all have seasons when our children are difficult. We try everything we have learned, read about and nothing is working. Super Nanny has been a great resource for me and many of my friends. Aunt Jo is amazing no matter how big or small your problems are at home.

I find myself relating to the parents. My kids aren't  totally climbing the walls but I am open to suggestion when it comes to creative ways to teach our children. One show that caught my attention was a couple who ran a business from home. My husband and I can relate! I was curious of what organizational and time management skills Super Nanny would teach to this well meaning couple.

I loved a lot of her ideas on this show but one of her tips particularly stood out as an ah, ha moment.

Snack boxes~ The concept: have your children decorate a small box. I had my children paint theirs and add a few decorations. Then each morning they choose 3-4 healthy snacks ( that you, the parent approve) and place them in the snack box.  When it is snack time, they simply go to the box and choose a item. Your kids won't have to ask you for snacks!!!

I find this helpful for when I need to be on the phone at any length of time. It seems that before we created the snack boxes, the girls would "need" a snack when I got on the phone. Doesn't that happen to you? It seems they will find any reason to interrupt. With this tool, I have taken away at least one of their excuses to interrupt my conversation.

 

Another wonderful tip is to place a sign on the door when I am "doing business." This allows me to have my space, time for needed business calls without them wondering where I am or what I am doing. I rarely get interruptions from my children while on the phone now, unless of course I pick up the phone during quality time with my kids. Then I deserve the chaos. MY fault for not letting the voice mail go on and allowing interruption during a  quiet, quality time with my kids!

 

Do you watch Super Nanny? If so what is a favorite tip you have gotten from the show?

 

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Monday
01Feb2010

Monday at the Nest~Meet another neighbor

Good morning Monday! We are highlighting our home town every Monday here in the Nest on our Perch...

Lawrence, KS has so many cool places. I'm finding new friends for Heather weekly thanks to our friends at Local Burger who share who their BFF are on their star page. I however remain in Southern CA ( I know poor me) where I reside with my handsome husband and two sweet little sales assistants Tabi and Sophie ages 4 and 6.

Our "star" today is Central Soyfoods! They have been hand crafting soyfoods since 1978~

Read more about Central Soyfoods on their ultra cool web site....

 

Have you met our other neighbors?

Local Burger? read our post here

 Anthony's Beehive? Buzz on over

 

Remember, become a Blessed Nest fan on Facebook and we will enter you to win a Blessed Nest organic Nest Egg ~ winner picked when we reach 200 fans! We're getting close!

Also, do you have a product from Blessed Nest? Post a picture on our FB fan page and win too! Another fan/ friend will win a Nest Egg or gift certificate for $42.00 to use on our site . Winner picked on 2/14/10

 

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Thursday
28Jan2010

Posh Mama~Support & community for women

Posh Mama is a hip hang out for Haute Mama's! Posh mama's is a  exclusive community for women from all walks of life, all around he world! You don't have to be a Mama to be a Posh Mama!

I love that Holly and the other ladies over at Posh Mama's have created such a fun community. They are so supportive. Holly at Posh Mama's sent out a newsletter saying first come, first serve on free advertising for a year over at The Posh Avenue~a shopping resource! Blessed Nest made the cut and we are excited to be listed in Oh Mama, Gifts, & Trendy Baby!

Thank you ladies for supporting us and other women in business!

 

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Wednesday
27Jan2010

Wordless Wednesday~ nature walk

The only thing more divine than God’s nature might be seeing it in tiny hands.

Photography by Monkey Moon ~ We are so blessed to have Gina on our team and advisory board at Blessed Nest

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