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Between moving, the housing fiasco, kids starting school, and acclimating to a new city, my family has essentially become nomadic. We are ALWAYS in the car – driving to school, racing to an appointment, getting lost (this city is not how I remembered!), or on the way to meet up with family and friends. (Also, let’s be honest, we aren’t that pumped about spending time on top of each other in our current living situation.)
I’ve become Queen of Snacks over the past few weeks (let’s be honest, aren’t all moms designated with this title?), but since I’m in the car all the livelong day and my children devour snacks with no regard to their surrounding environment, I’ve nixed the messier ones. Mamma Chia to the rescue!
These are the contents of my purse minus 8,230 receipts that I removed for the sake of prettiness. My wallet, my phone, my Invisalign bag, a small pouch of my must-have essential oils, lippies and lotion, and mah chia pouches.
Awwww yeahhhh, mama loves herself some chia seeds, and now I’ve got my entire family on the bandwagon, thanks to these yummy pouches. The organic Chia Squeezes are damn tasty, and my kids love them. Not to mention that we get half the recommended amount of brain-boosting Omega-3s (1200 mg) in a serving. I’ve tried several different types of fish oil supplements with my kids to no avail, so I can’t tell you how pumped I am that they love these. Plus, these pouches are perfect for school lunches!
Also, I have to say – I really love Mamma Chia’s founder Janie Hoffman’s personal story. She is passionate about what chia seeds have done for her in regards to her battle with longstanding autoimmune disorders. Once she incorporated chia into her daily diet, there was a very noticeable increase in her vitality, energy and strength.
Another favorite? The Mamma Chia Vitality Beverages that contain organic chia seeds infused with organic fruit juice. Perfect for pre and post workouts, they have tons of fiber and protein. These are yummy as well, but the pouches are the true apple of my eye. (Speaking of, the Apple Cinnamon pouch is a Whoorl family favorite.)
Have you tried them? I think you should – so it’s giveaway time! The lovely folks at Mamma Chia are giving away a great gift pack of chia goodness to one lucky winner:
· One week’s worth of Chia Squeezes (7)
· One week’s worth of beverage vouchers (7)
· The Chia Cookbook from Janie Hoffman
· Mamma Chia Camelbak water bottle
Enter below!
p.s. – If you are a Chia lover like yours truly, the cookbook by Janie Hoffman included in the giveaway is available in stores at the end of September. Enjoy!
Melissa
August 29, 2014 at 9:47 amI love cherries. My favorite of these is the blackberry hibiscus. Soooo good.
Kelly
August 29, 2014 at 9:55 amMy favorite fruit is cherries I think. Or strawberries.
Do these have a lot of texture to them? Do your kids not mind the texture?
Emily
August 29, 2014 at 10:00 amLove blueberries, mangoes and apples!
sunny
August 29, 2014 at 10:05 amI adore chia seeds! I’ve had them daily in a smoothie for four years now. Started after I went off a medicine cold turkey (I don’t recommend that at all!) and had anxiety and stomach issues. The chia seeds helped me be more calm, have more energy, and calmed my stomach. (That’s my experience anyway). I love the idea of the Chia Squeezes and would love to try the products. Excited to see they’re carried at the organic grocery story nearby, as well as Target and Costco!
Jessica
August 29, 2014 at 10:10 amCherries!
Cherie
August 29, 2014 at 10:54 amRaspberries!
Wendy Fisher
August 29, 2014 at 11:27 amThanks for the info and giveaway! We do love all types of berries. (And PS…totally get the craziness of moving…you will get there!)
Jae
August 29, 2014 at 11:41 amI don’t really want to participate in the giveaway…
Just want to know about your gorgeous bag! Who makes it? What’s it called? Details, please! :)
Kim
August 30, 2014 at 1:07 pmPretty sure it’s a Foley and Corinna bag–http://www.foleyandcorinna.com/index.php/shop/handbags-1/core/fc-lady-city-tote-1.html
erica
August 29, 2014 at 11:57 ammmmm…apple cinnamon…
Jill Will Run
August 29, 2014 at 12:00 pmMy favorite fruit… all of them!
My kiddo loves these chia pouches. She’s been eating them since she was about 18-months-old. We buy them at Costco, and I hope they don’t stop selling them! I’d love to check out the cookbook!
Jennie
August 29, 2014 at 12:14 pmOh, fun giveaway! I’m on the prowl for healthy lunch additions these days, as Kyle started Kindergarten this week.
And, my favorite fruit would be…gosh, pears, maybe? I also love raspberries, but in other things (ahem, like a margarita).
Vanessa
August 29, 2014 at 12:17 pmI would love to have my kids try these!!
Kathy
August 29, 2014 at 12:31 pmStrawberries are my favorite!
Emily
August 29, 2014 at 12:33 pmIt’s telling me to leave my favorite fruit right now, but as I am only 8 weeks pregnant, it’s a minute by minute kind of thing. Right now it’s watermelon!
Love the chia pouches – great way for me to get my Omegas and not gag :)
Joy
August 29, 2014 at 12:39 pmLooks delicious! Cherries are my favorite fruit.