Since we’re in the process of selling our house, and buying a new one, there have been many days recently when we need to be out of the house – whether or not it’s convenient for me and our two kids.
Last Friday, otherwise known as the day Nemo struck, we had to leave our house for three hours in the morning. Since the weather was scary-bad, I didn’t want to drive too far and risk getting stuck, so I took my kids to the Rochester Museum and Science Center for the morning. I figured the mastodon bones and energy exhibit would occupy us all for the allotted time.
And it was a great morning! We dug for fossils, made our own energy power, and examined the life-size mastodon.
Thank goodness I brought the new Stonyfield Organic Smoothies. Mason and Emma really needed an energy boost towards the end of the trip — their energy was flagging, but due to our house inspection, we couldn’t go home! The kid-size combination of lean protein and organic fruit and vegetable purees really gave them the oomph they needed to power through.
Maybe a little too much oomph. . .
Whoops! A spill!
Ok, I totally got a dirty look from the lady running the cafe. I’m sure because we brought our own snacks and weren’t “paying customers” (never mind the $35 I’d shelled out for admission). And maybe, if we weren’t the only people in thejoint, I would have felt guilty. But I didn’t. I was really glad we had this healthier alternative to snack on instead of sugary snacks from the vending machine.
If you’re within driving distance to Rochester, I highly recommend a trip to the RMSC. My 3 year old was a little young for it, but I think kids ages 4-5 and up would just LOVE it. There really is something for all ages there. Obviously, the fossil dig was a huge draw for my kids, but the new exhibit on Race is really fascinating.
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Disclosure: Stonyfield provided our family the Smoothies free of charge for review purposes. The opinions in this article are my own.
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I would take them on road trips everywhere!!! Next trip planned is the Mountains!!
I would pack them in lunches
We’d take them everywhere! School lunch, playdates, road trips…
I would use them when visiting my grandkids and we are on the go
I would use them for a mid morning or afternoon snack.
My kids love getting a Stonyfield smoothies in their lunch box or as an after school snack . It makes me feel good knowing they are having something healthy
I would take them to the park and hiking trips
I would sent them to school with my older son and to daycare with my younger son.
I would pack them with a picnic when we go geocashing
I would take them to my daughter’s school – she gets a Stonyfield smoothie snack every day!
I would pack them in my kids lunches & take them to the nature park
In the car and skiing
I’d take them on our car trips to visit family in NC.
in the car
The kids would probably grab them on our way out the door for Scouts.
We go to the Dr. A lot. These would be a great snack for those long days!
We love to take them to the Philadelphia zoo and aquarium for just the reason you said – energy boost at the end of the trip!
I would take them to relatives when we visit.
Great for soccer pratice. thanks for the chance.
I would take them whenever we are out of the house, or even when we are home, because my 4 year old always is moving, and sitting down to eat must take less than 10-15 minutes so these would be perfect, and with our upcoming move, would be helpful too.
they would be great for hiking and camping or when the kids have slep over parties. thank you for the giveaway
I would take them to play group. Thanks for the chance
I would pack them in lunches
To the Park!
To church, the park, the mall!
in the car in the am when i take my kids to school
In the backpack when we go to sporting events
Playdates and trips to the grandparents
I would bring for my nephew when i pick him up from basketball practice!
park, hiking, visitng friends and family
Well, I would be giving them to my sister. My son has anaphylactic reactions to dairy, but my niece would LOVE them! She will probably take them on their errands
I would take them over to the 3 boys I babysit–they would love these!
To school in their lunchboxes!
I would bring them in the car.
To the park!
Oh, we are a traveling family! These smoothies would come in handy on our long road trips!
On the walks I take with my little one.
to work