Family Friendly Healthy Gift Box Snack Foods That Also Taste Great + 25% Off Savings


Good Food




Health nuts like me are always on the look out for the next big thing in healthy good-for-you natural foods to feed my active family of six, including four teens. Even those of you just seeking reasonably-priced, great tasting food that will satisfy your kids growing appetites are likely to be interested in this post which is all about a health snack startup that cares as much as you do about proper nutrition, a brand that was created to help kids and adults at every stage of life eat healthier and live well.


Healthy Snacks Overflow out of the NatureBox
"Food and nutrition play a vital role in life and with the right tools, we believe that anyone can be healthy," explains Gautam Gupta, co-founder of NatureBox. "Even slight changes to daily diet can amount to meaningful impact in how you enjoy life."

That's the premise upon which NatureBox was built. A company that enlists the talents of its passionate team of health foodies who scour the world in search of the most unique, tasty, and healthiest snacks on the planet. But this is no ordinary consumer food brand and you won't find their exclusive healthful items in any store. Instead, the company's delicious and nutritious foods are only available online from NatureBox.com, delivered straight to your door. With the convenience of at-home delivery, eating well couldn't be any easier, whether you're snacking out of the bag on the go or incorporating their health morsels into a range of simple to gourmet recipes you cook at home for your family 

The NatureBox sent to us recently was one-of-a-kind and seriously delicious. Inside the tastefully (figuratively and literally) presentation box were five full-size vegan natural snacks for my family to sample  
  • Roasted Garlic Pumpkin Seeds
  • Chipotle Maple Almonds
  • Country Ranch Peas
  • Carrot Chips
  • Cinnamon Spiced Granola
NatureBox Roasted Garlic Pumpkin Seeds
Every product the company offers adheres to the same strict nutritional standards which means there is 
  • No High Fructose
  • No Partially Hydrogenated Oils
  • No Trans Fats
  • No Artificial Sweeteners
  • No Artificial Flavors
  • No Artificial Colors 
MBE's Sweet & Savory Broiled Salmon with Dill & Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
For sure, each of the delectable treats we received were yummy savored out of the package but they also inspired me to cook up some equally healthy main and side dishes for dinner. The box included a recipe card if you need some ideas to prepare a meal with the products. Alternately, you can dream up your own concoctions with the ingredients you receive. 

That's what I did, creating two original recipes using the NatureBox Roasted Garlic Pumpkin Seeds including Sweet Savory Broiled Salmon with Dill & Roasted Pumpkin Seeds and Roasted Squash With Rosemary and Pumpkin Seeds. I love that the pumpkin seeds come shelled and seasoned, ready to add to whatever I'm stirring up. Definitely my favorite selection in the package that arrived on our family's doorstep. 

And I can't wait to create some more sumptuous dishes with the other packages that came in our box.


My Roasted Squash with Rosemary & Pumpkin Seeds
Each Nature Box always ships free and is uniquely themed, nutritionist-approved and beautifully packaged featuring an eclectic selection of full-size healthy snack treats. When you sign up for a subscription either for yourself or as a gift you can choose to discover new treats each month or you can personalize a NatureBox based upon specific dietary needs. 

The cost options include: $19.95/month for the deluxe package (5 full-size snacks), $29.95 for the family snacker (serves 4-5 people) and $59.95 for the professional snacker (serves 8-10). There is never a commitment or minimum to buy and you can cancel any time. Check out the various monthly healthy combo boxes that have been offered since July by the young and promising company.

There's a community service element too that I want to share with you. To help fight hunger in the U.S., NatureBox donates one meal for every box sold to help feed over 14 million children in America who might go hungry.

These healthy boxes might be really good for your own family, but don't keep something this delicious to yourself. Instead, consider buying some as gifts, too -- they're perfect for giving for just about any occasion from birthdays to teacher and hostess gifts to just-because presents to healthy alternative gifts for Valentine's Day.


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The Swan Princess Christmas Kids DVD Review

Movies


This American 2012 fantasy film -- the fourth installment in the popular The Swan Princess franchise that began in 1994 -- uses CG-animation for the first time.  The DVD has a run time of approximately 84 minutes and is rated PG.




MBE partnered with Sony Pictures for this story

Movie Review


If you've got young children at your house I'm especially glad you're reading this post. That's because Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Nest Entertainment released the family-friendly The Swan Princess Christmas on DVD for the holidays that is now available exclusively at Walmart. A CD with the movie's soundtrack is sold separately.

Since I received the opportunity to watch and review it I'd like to share my reactions with you on this enchanting children's picture. 

Christmas may be 11 months away now, but this is so charming and engaging that I think youngsters and whole families will enjoy watching this year round together. In this rendition, Princess Odette, Prince Derek and their woodland friends are back in an all-new Christmas celebration adventure. Beautifully presented, the DVD features music by Anna Graceman from TV's "America's Got Talent." 

Watch the movie trailer now...





Special Features with The Swan Princess Christmas DVD include 
  • Storybook Read-Along
  • Two Sing-Along Videos
  • Making of the Music Video

With another beautiful movie now available for little ones, I'm happy to share that MommyBlogExpert is hosting another fun giveaway for my readers. Read on for details on how to enter The Swan Princess Christmas Giveaway which includes not only the DVD but also the Original Soundtrack CD, one of the stuffed animal characters from the movie
, and a blanket that will keep your child warm all winter.

The Swan Princess
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GIVEAWAY
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The Swan Princess Christmas Prize Package includes
- 1 The Swan Princess Christmas Soundtrack CD
- 1 The Swan Princess Christmas DVD
- 1 The Swan Princess Fleece Blanket
- 1 The Swan Princess Plush Character*

*Sony's choice of either Puffin, Jean-Bob (the frog) or Speed (the turtle)
 






HOW TO ENTER


Just leave a comment(s) below this post. Contest ends February 22, 2013 at 12 midnite PST and is open to legal residents of the U.S. only. One winner will receive 1 The Swan Princess Christmas DVD, 1 The Swan Princess Christmas Soundtrack CD, 1 The Swan Princess Christmas Fleece Blanket and 1 The Swan Princess Christmas Plush Character (Sony's choice of either Puffin, Jean-Bob the frog or Speed the turtle).  Winner will be selected at random from all entries and will be notified via email and must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize. 

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2013 International CES Unveiled - A First Look at Some Cool & Innovative New Technologies


Technology




Having just returned from the 2013 International CES consumer electronics show -- the world's largest trade show in history -- in Las Vegas, I can assure you that navigating this mega event is a lot like venturing into the wilds of a jungle in Costa Rica.

Jungle near Monte Verde, Costa Rica
As I walked the show I didn't encounter any Viper snakes or Howling Monkeys along the way like the ones you'd expect to find in a Central or South American rainforest. Still, it was just as challenging to cut through the crowds wherever I went to get where I wanted to go.

My full week of on-the-scene media coverage for MommyBlogExpert began with CES Unveiled, a press party held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in the South Seas Ballroom. 

Media members as far as the eye can see line up for CES Unveiled '13 
By the time I reached the door I couldn't wait to see what was inside
The event gave the press a sneak peek at some of the exhibiting companies' products and services that were revealed to the masses on the multi-venue show floor two days later. But before I get into my favorite tech exhibitors that night, first take a look at some of the abundant colorful and extravagant food and drinks that were served. From elegant, artistically arranged crudités to Apple and Blue Raspberry Martinis springing forth from a huge ice sculpture to a seemingly endless tapestry of elegant desserts and much more, this special evening from 100% First Class.







All that gorgeous food really was just a prelude of what was to come. This media affair involving more than a thousand reporters, producers and analysts all vying for a first glimpse at 70+ companies' wares was a mob scene, for sure. Still, I managed to discover and photograph some really cool tech innovations to feature in this post.


Here I am with the "World's Largest Singing Toothbrush" that Brush Buddies debuted at their booth this year. The brand's line of singing toothbrushes now includes not only the best-selling Justin Bieber model but Lady Gaga, One Direction, LMFAO and PSY Gangnam Style -- who dethroned Bieber just a handful of months ago as the most-watched YouTube artist of all time. Brush Buddies says that when compared with manual toothbrushes, talking and singing toothbrushes make brushing fun and increase brushing time by 73%. For those not into singing or the particular artists currently available, a new line of Bling Toothbrushes is on its way, too, coming out later in the first quarter of 2013. 



I couldn't have been more thrilled to have been one of the lucky press corps members to receive one of approximately 100 FitBugs that were given away at this booth so I could join in the brand's CES Marathon Challenge.  I've owned pedometers before (by other manufacturers). This one is different because it is Bluetooth-enabled, automatically uploading walking data on the go via my iPhone. In fact, finding out that I walked 26.5 miles between Monday and Friday at the show has motivated me to continue using this fitness device to exercise more now that I'm home. And guess what? I'm actually wearing it right now!    


Meanwhile, Griffin Technology showed off their super cute and fun new kid-friendly KaZoo line of animal-inspired headphones, cases and accessories.  Top Picture: Several of their new colorful and durable silicone iPod Touch cases and coordinating Kazoo Charms Lanyard bling. Bottom Picture: Kazoo headphones, a SpongeBob pillow and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles iPad case.



Over at House of Marley, celebrity Rohan Marley, son of the late great reggae icon Bob Marley, was holding court. When I stopped by he was speaking passionately about -- what else but music and his namesake brand's in-ear, on-ear and over-ear headphones. If you ask me, Rohan is just as iconic as his father, definitely a chip off the old block.



When I visited the Trakdot booth I was surprised to learn that a whopping 26 million bags get lost during air travel annually. If you want to know your suitcase(s) whereabouts at all times while traveling, especially after being checked-in by your favorite airline, Trakdot Luggage by GlobaTrac might be worth checking into.



Think you're looking at a Microsoft Surface Tablet or just another ultra book? Think again and take a closer look. This is the new rip and flip ThinkPad Helix running Windows 8 that Lenovo was showing at CES Unveiled. Due out in February, this convertible yet powerful ultrabook will sell for $1,499. If early press reviews are any indication, the ThinkPad Helix appears poised to be a real hit with consumers when it is available next month.



Another cool discovery at the event was SpareOne which was honored with a CES 2013 Best of Innovations Award.  Here's an affordable phone that will be there ready to help you in an emergency and, according to its manufacturer, the only device of its kind in the world that is powered by a standard AA battery. Offering 10 hours of talk time off a single battery it has the added bonus of a mini torch light that stays lit for up to 24 hours. Amazingly, in its unused state it can hold a charge for up to 15 years. And the best part is that it is able to make one-button emergency phone calls without a SIM card.

A few other fascinating CES Unveiled finds...

At the Ion Audio Booth
At the iHome Booth
At the myCharge Booth
Watch for many more posts in the weeks and months ahead about CES 2013. Your roving reporter will be covering all manner of technology enhancing family life for moms, dads, kids and extended family members. 

FTC Disclosure: I attended 2013 International CES 2013 as a credentialed member of the press. No payment received for this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Twitter Party Calendar This Week With Prizes January 13 - 19


Twitter Parties




Updated 1/18/13  - Sneak Peek at Coming Weeks Too!

Get all the details in this free constantly updated Twitter Party Master Calendar listing tons of family friendly parties including specifics on prizes you can win and links to RSVP and participate. Includes Twitter Parties in the U.S. and Canada. Be sure to check back often every week as new events are added on an ongoing basis -- often with new prize-winning opportunities added several times per day. You'll also get a sneak peek at Twitter parties coming up next week and in the month ahead. Now listing Facebook parties with prizes too.

Be the first to know when the latest Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party schedule goes live by following MBE on Twitter Facebook and/or by subscribing to this blog right now.

THIS WEEK

Sunday, January 13

Red Carpet Fashion Twitter Party starting at 7 pm ET with @AudreyMcClellan @VeraSweeney. Prizes TBA. No RSVP, to participate use hashtag #RedCarpetFashion  

Golden Globes Red Carpet Twitter Party 7-9 pm ET with @WhitneyMWS @mariedenee @DietPepsi @RomyRaves @SecondCityStyle. Prizes TBA. #DPGlobes #GoldenGlobes. RSVP

Golden Globes Red Carpet Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @momtrends @savvysassymoms @PGBeauty. FIVE (5) prize packages to be given away that include a Sorial Metallic Leather Envelope Clutch filled with beauty products. #PGRedCarpet RSVP

Monday, January 14

Healthy Travel Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @TravelingMoms @KimOrlando @DebMomof3 @CindyRichards. Prize: TBA #TMom  RSVP

New Year, New Room Gallery Direct Twitter Party at 10 pm ET with @GalleryDirect @ThriftyChicMom. Prizes: FIVE (5) $200 Gallery Direct gift codes.  #GalleryDirect RSVP

Tuesday, January 15

Cookies Kids Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @KellysluckyYou @East9thStreet. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 Cookies Kids Gift Cards and ONE (1) $100 Cookies Kids GC. #CookiesKids #cbias RSVP

My Bona Home Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @smiley360. TEN (10) prizes including assorted Bona products and TWO (2) $50 Visa gift cards. #MyBonaHome RSVP

Get Pet Organized Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @CharlotteReed @agquillinan. Prizes: $50 Walmart Gift Card, $25 Storables GC, Simple Human Plastic Food Storage Can ($59 val), Furminator FUR Dry Small Dog ($30 val), Baxter Boo Leash Holder ($30 val). #GetPetNeat RSVP

My Green Baby Shower Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @TheEcoChic @EFFBlog and others. Prizes: Loads of green baby products, too numerous to list. #MyGreenBaby RSVP

PBS Kids Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @PBSKids @momitforward @WildKrattsOffic. Prizes: FIVE (5) Winners will receive a PBS Wild Kratts prize pack valued at $50. #WKLostatSea #gno RSVP

Zatarain's Big Game CraveBox Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @LisaSamples @Zipporahs @StacieinAtlanta and others. Prizes every 10 minutes. #Cravebowl RSVP

Wednesday, January 16

Champions for Kids Jennie-O Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @JanetGoingCrazy @OutnumberedMama @cbTweetChat @Champions4kids. Prizes: THREE (3) $25 Walmart gift cards and ONE (1) $100 GC. #Jennie04Kids #cbias RSVP

Blick Art Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @ArtRoomAid @Blick_Art @TheMotherhood @CooperMunroe @EmilyMcKhann. FIVE (5) prizes: Two $25 Blick Art gift cards, Two $50 Blick Art GCs and One $75 Blick Art GC. #BlickARA RSVP

Bing It Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @WhitneyMWS @ClassyMommy @Bing. Prizes TBA To participate use hashtag #BingIt Details

It's the weekly @TheOnlineMom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET for a chat with tips on getting through the flu season. RSVP & participate in party with hashtag #ZocDoc.

Otter Kids Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @momfluential @Childmode @HollywoodHotMom @SavvySassyMom @NancyJHorn. Chance to win some Otterbox products. #Otterkids RSVP

Thursday, January 17

Kleenex Share the Soft Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @GlitterFelt @TheMommyFiles. Prizes: FOUR (4) $100 Walmart giftcards. #ShareTheSoft #cbias RSVP

ShutterFly Valentine's Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @Shutterfly @ResourcefulMom. Prizes: 25 winners will receive assorted ShutterFly products. #SFLYValentines RSVP

Whirlpool Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @TheMoms @Whirlpoolcorp. TEN (10) winners will each receive a $50 gift card. Grand Prize: Whirlpool White Ice French Door bottom mount refrigerator valued at $2,499. #Whirlpool2020 RSVP

Bundle Up and Be Out There Facebook Party at 8:30 pm ET. TWO (2) $50 gift cards to Polarn O. Pyrer, a Ranger Rick or Ranger Rick Jr. one year subscription and more. Details & RSVP

Build-A-Bear Harajuku Twitter Party 9 pm ET with @BuildaBear. Prizes: TEN (10) $25 Bear Bucks gift cards. #HarajukuPanda Details

Dog Lovers Crave Box Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @CraveBox @LisaSamples @Zipporahs @StacieinAtlanta @RobynsWorld and others. Prizes every 10 minutes. #dogcravers RSVP 

Babes Cook Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @NutritionBabes. Prizes: Fiber Gourmet variety snack packs. #BabesCook RSVP

Friday, January 18

Crane USA Mom I Need to Know MINK Twitter Party 12:30-1:00 pm ET with @Crane_USA @ThirtyMommy. Prizes. #CraneUSA #3o chat RSVP

Family Travel Winter With Kids Twitter Party at 2 pm ET talking about family travel to Chicago with @FamilyTravelCK. Prizes. Participate in party with hashtag #FamTravel Details

Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party hosted by @theonlinemom a3 pm ET chatting about digital wellness. Prizes: TWO (2) Withings Wi-Fi-Enabled Body Scales. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP

NEXT WEEK

Sunday, January 20

Super Dog Super Sunday Event Barkers Twitter Party 4-5:50 pm ET with @EventBarkers. More than $1000 in dog-friendly prizes #SuperDogPics RSVP

Monday, January 21

Mamavation Twitter Party at 8-10 pm ET with @Mamavation. Prizes: FOUR (4) $25 Paypal payouts and FOUR (4) fitness books. #Mamavation RSVP

Radiant Cosmetics Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @radiantcosmetics @manouvellemode @thegrantlife and others. Lots of prizes. #CopyCatCloset RSVP

Tuesday, January 22

Campbell's Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @CampbellKitchen @TheMommyFiles @miscfinds4U @CBTweetChat. Prizes: THREE (3) $50 Visa gift cards and ONE (1) $100 Visa GC. #Dinnerin15 #cbias RSVP

Feel Better Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @FeelBetterFL @Listen2Lena & others. Prizes TBA - Canada only.  #FeelBetter RSVP

Safe Haven Twitter Party with actor Josh Duhamel at 8:30 pm ET with @SafeHavenMovie @JoshDuhamel. Prizes: FIFTEEN (15) winners will receive $15 Fandango Bucks plus Safe Haven book and ONE (1) Grand Prize winner will get a custom skinned Nook HD. #SafeHavenChat RSVP

Romance on a Budget Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @cleverlysimple @debtfreespendin @thriftyNWmom @Savings @Savings_Nation @ValPakCoupons. Prizes: ONE (1) $50 See's Candies gift card, TWO (2) $50 Amazon GCs, ONE (1) $100 Target GC and TWO (2) $100 Visa GCs. #LovetoSave RSVP

Pampers Swaddlers and Target Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @MomitForward @Pampers @Target @AudreyMcClellan and others. Prizes: THREE (3) winners will each receive: On-the-Go Diapering kit, Pampers Wipes & a $125 Target giftcard. #4to5xeasier#gno RSVP

Keeping Our Resolutions with Net10 Twitter Party 9-10:30 pm ET with @Net10Latino @JollyMommy @LatinoMarketing @LatinaMomBlogs. SIX (6) Prizes, including THREE (3) Samsung Galaxy Tablets and THREE (3) $100 Visa gift cards. #Net10Latino RSVP

Wednesday, January 23

SunRype Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @SheSpeaksUp @SunRypeUSA. $300 in prizes including gift cards & SunRype products. #SunRype RSVP

It's the weekly @theonlinemom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET. Prize: TBA. To be eligible to win a prize RSVP & participate in party with hashtag #TheOnlineMoms.

Origami Owl Custom Jewelry Twitter Party at 10 pm ET with @saramomof2 @hootparty. Prizes: Jewelry. #HootParty RSVP

Thursday, January 24

Smart & Final Choose Smart Twitter Party at 2 pm ET with @GlitterFelt @SomedayIllLearn @cbTweetChat. Prizes: THREE (3) $50 Smart & Final giftcards and ONE (1) $100 Smart & Final GC. #ChooseSmart #cbias RSVP

Friday, January 25

Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party hosted by @theonlinemom at 3 pm ETPrizes: TBA. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP

For Dummies Twitter Party with @ResourcefulMom at 3 pm ET. Prizes TBA. More details soon.

Coming Soon

Wednesday, January 30

It's the weekly @theonlinemom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET. Prize: TBA. To be eligible to win a prize RSVP & participate in party with hashtag #TheOnlineMoms.

Friday, February 1

Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party hosted by @theonlinemom at 3 pm ETPrizes: TBA. To be eligible to win participate in chat, use hashtag #VZWBuzz and RSVP

More Twitter Parties constantly be added to this list as soon as they're scheduled so stay tuned by following this blog.  

About this Weekly Twitter Party List
Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com Twitter Parties are listed free of charge in this weekly schedule. If you'd like to add an event to the Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party Calendar email janis at janiselspas dot com with Twitter Party in the subject line including all the details and links in the body of your  message.

Also available, for a nominal fee, to host, co-host or serve as a panelist for your own brand Twitter party. To inquire, please email janis@janiselspas.com for information with Twitter Party Consulting Query in the subject line.

FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert does attend some Twitter parties as a guest and also works as a host, co-host, and panelist on others. However, I did not receive any payment or other compensation associated with this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

International CES 2013 Press Corp Going into the Jungle in Search of New Technology


Technology




All week, January 6th through 11th, I'll be in Las Vegas venturing through the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) jungle in search of the latest and greatest technology products for moms, dads, kids and the connected home.

Thinkin' that vintage low tech press helmet might come in handy this week
With a record of more than 3,250 CES exhibitors launching more than 20,000 new products from Sunday through Friday, I'll definitely have my work cut out for me. It's going to be a jungle out there, so I won't be uploading any new blog posts this week.

Can't wait to see what jungle mysteries jump in my path at CES
Instead, I'll be busy covering more than a dozen press conferences, visiting hundreds of booths and attending numerous brand events and parties -- gathering news on a variety of consumer tech product categories from home entertainment and high performance audio, to fitness technologies, to hi tech toys, to desktops, mobile devices and computers, to accessories and apps for the iPhone, Android and Windows smart phones, the connected home and all the other gadgets that will enhance your family's life. I'll also be on the look out for concept products and technologies of the future that I think you'll find equally fascinating.

I've a feeling that CES 2013 is going to be beyond amazing...
Make sure you're following me on Twitter now so you don't miss a beat while I'm away at the largest trade show in the world and watch for Tweets as time permits all this week about some of my favorite hi tech adventures and discoveries. Also, in the days, weeks and months ahead keep your eyes out for the many CES related and other tech review posts I'll be writing for MommyBlogExpert on the best family friendly hi tech and electronics on the planet.

FTC Disclosure: I am covering International CES 2013 as a credentialed member of the press. No payment or other compensation was received for this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.