Snacks on the Hill + Go Go squeeZ Giveaway

*Congratulations to JLJMommy (#12), Blair(#2), and Connie(#4)!  Email me at mountainmamatales(at)gmail(dot)com to claim your samples!*

When you have kids and are outside and active, snacks are a must (for the sanity of all involved!)  A few weeks ago, I did a post about some of the food we regularly pack when we are out adventuring (which also includes a recipe for Homemade Pocket Sandwiches.)

As a general rule, we tend to stay away from a lot of the pre-packaged stuff.  If I had all the time and energy in the world, we would honestly eat completely from scratch.  However, reality sets in and the truth is that I would rather spend that time with my young boys and husband than in the kitchen all day long.

As a trade-off, I am picky about what we DO eat pre-packaged.  I try to limit sugar, unnecessary preservatives and waste from packaging.

A few months ago, I ran across GoGo squeeZ applesauce packets and they have turned into one packaged snack that we consistently use for the boys.  I believe in them enough to share them with you!

What we love about GoGo squeeZ:
- portioned out packets that result in no-mess (even when we are feeding them to P.)
- easy for on the trail, ski hill, car and general travel (we have to ration them out to J because he loves them that much - they are his "treat"...without all the sugar!)
- all natural and no added sugar
- gluton, dairy and nut free
- 100 % fruit
- resealable (J easily finishes a packet, but P usually is eating on it for a few feedings.)
- Plenty of applesauce-based flavors: apple, apple-stawberry, apple-peach, apple-banana, apple-cinnamon, and apple-berry.  We have only tried the regular apple, but would love to try the others!
- Their recycling system (see my corrections below!)

What we aren't so crazy about:
- the waste.  I HATE throwing the packets away (and really wish I could figure out a way to refill them... ;))
****I JUST realized I missed something HUGE here!  GoGo squeeZ has teamed up with TerraCycle and has a program where you can send in your used packets (absolutely free, including pre-paid shipping) to be turned into fun stuff like playground equipment!  Plus, you are rewarded with TerraCycle points which can be redeemed for a variety of charitable gifts, or for a payment of $0.01 per point to the non-profit organization or school of your choice.  COOL!!!!  Way to go, GoGo squeeZ AND TerraCycle!

Buy them:
You certainly pay for the convenience, but they aren't outrageously priced (amazon has them for about $30 for a pack of 48.)  You can also find them at Costco, Fred Meyer, WalMart, Whole Foods and various other grocery stores.

Win them:
GoGo squeeZ has generously offered the opportunity for three of you to win a pack of 4.  Yes, they will go SUPER fast if you win, but my hope is for some of you to have an opportunity to try them before you buy them!

For a chance to win, simply comment on this post telling me where you would use GoGo squeeZ and what you think of them.  If you want to comment, but are not interested in winning, feel free (just let me know that in your comment!)  Three winners will be chosen after March 8th and will be announced on this post, through twitter and on our facebook page.  Winners will have one week to claim their prize or another winner will be chosen (it is YOUR responsibility to check and email me!)


While I did discover GoGo squeeZ thanks to a gift from my Mother-in-Law, GoGo squeeZ also sent me a sample to try.  As always, the opinions expressed here are completely and honestly my own!