The weather has been beautiful the last couple of weeks and we have been spending many days at the park. If you are a mom of a little boy, you know why! 😉 Days that we stay at the house can be a little… crazy. I like to get out with my kids as much as I can, even if it is running to the grocery store for something. Sometimes that one little errand makes all the difference in keeping them from going stir crazy.
We have been to the park twice in the last week and we love to pack our lunch and enjoy a picnic while we are there! As you know, park days are better with friends, so we met our friends their one day and played with the cousins another day. There are just a few tips I also remember when packing a picnic for a playdate:
- Make sure none of the other kids have food allergies. If they do, don’t pack those things in your child’s lunch – just in case.
- Pack plenty for everyone. I always overpack, but I’d rather do that than not have enough for everyone to enjoy. If another child wants some of our yogurt or fruit, I want to have plenty.
- Take extra liquids – especially on a hot day.
- Pack healthy foods and snacks.
So, what foods are my go-tos for picnic lunches? Well, your basic peanut butter sandwich (or turkey and cheese if a kid has a peanut allergy) crackers, fruit and Annie’s Organic Yogurt. I also like to bring juice and water so that we have both options for Hamp. When he is running around a lot, he likes to drink water.
My family has been enjoying the adorable cheese bunny crackers by Annie’s for a long time now, so when I was at Publix the other day, I was excited to see that they make organic yogurt! Hampton loves yogurt and eats it almost every day, but I have noticed lately that a lot of other brands put artificial flavors or sweeteners in theirs. No, thank you! Annie’s yogurt tastes amazing and I feel so good about giving it to my kids (and myself). This is now a staple in our home. This organic yogurt comes in two new flavors – Summer Strawberry and Berry Patch. It has no artificial flavors, or sweeteners and has no hormones.
Publix is currently offering 2 Annie’s Organic Whole Milk Yogurt for only $5, so stock up! I am giving away $15 paypal cash to one lucky person who comment on this post to try this organic yogurt for yourself!
What do you pack in your picnic?
This is such a cute idea. My family loves Annie’s products. We are looking forward to trying the summer strawberry flavor. [email protected]
I pack potato salad, crackers and cheese, lunch meats, water, juice. jslbrown2009 at aol dot com
Oh we love yogurts, and I love how healthy these Annies are! That was one of my new years resolution this year to find healthier food options for my family. These would be a perfect addition!!! On picnics we usually pack lots of fruits and vegetables, kettle chips and yogurt dip, and sandwiches! landfjacobson @ charter .net
Annie’s yogurt tastes wonderful and my son loves it! The health benefits are a huge added bonus! 🙂
I love to pack hummus with pita chips and veggies for dipping!
Mmm we LOVE hummus!
I pack fresh fruit, nuts and crackers. Would love to try the berry patch flavor
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I like to pack sandwiches, fresh fruit, cheese and crackers, water and juice.
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I pack lots of fruits and water!
Always a good idea to pack extra water!
Yogurt, fruit and string cheese. Grab and go food!
Great options!
Sounds like a good lunch to pack. Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday.
Thank you!
Looks tasty, we don’t have Annie’s products like that here 🙁
Thanks for linking up at #everythingkids
Awe, sad! They are delicious!