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Get Kids Excited About Exploring Outside with the New Ecokeepers Program from EnviroKidz

September 16, 2016 by Kathryn 126 Comments

I’ve always felt that one of the best learning opportunities we can give our children is simply stepping outside and exploring the world around us. Growing up in a small town, my boys had many chances to learn about nature, walk the streets without fear and enjoy the exercise and education the outdoors has to offer. Now, living in a city, the options for outdoor play are a little more limited. And that means it’s time for me to get creative!

EnviroKidz, maker of delicious organic cereal and snacks for kids, is passionate about encouraging learning through outdoor exploration. And recently the company launched a new initiative to help inspire kids to learn about the earth: the Ecokeepers Program. The program is free for camps and schools and helps kids develop a connection to nature by combining outdoor activities with the fun of geocaching (searching for treasure boxes using GPS coordinates)! The Ecokeepers kits include Explorer Guides, parent literature, geocaches for kids to hide and the now peanut-free EnviroKidz Granola Bars for energy! Interested? Make sure to visit the Ecokeepers website for full program details and to apply! [Read more…]

Celebrate #OrganicWeek with Products from Nature’s Path and Other Top Canadian Organic Companies-Giveaway

September 21, 2015 by Kathryn 183 Comments

When it comes to choosing food for my family, I want products that are delicious, wholesome and packed with nutrition. And for me, that usually means choosing products that are organic. With no pesticides and natural ingredients, choosing organic is the perfect way to support the environment while enjoying great taste too! That’s why I’m so excited about Canada’s National Organic Week, running from September 19-27.

Nature’s Path, one of my very favourite organic companies, is supporting the organic movement with a great video about why your food choices matter, and the difference that one person can make. I love the idea that the earth should always be left in a better state than it’s found, and that’s a concept that Nature’s Path embraces wholeheartedly. Check out the video for yourself and get inspired!

To help me celebrate National Organic Week, Nature’s Path and some of Canada’s other most popular organic brands put together a fabulous package to help me experience the organic difference. From coffee and soup to cereal and salad, these organic products taste great and help nourish my family and the earth! [Read more…]

Teach Kids About the Earth with Help from EnviroKidz-Giveaway

June 30, 2015 by Kathryn 120 Comments

One of the things I love about my house is the fact that the yard is big enough for a garden. I enjoy growing my own vegetables each year for so many different reasons. The taste is so much better, I don’t have to worry about pesticides and chemicals on produce and I can save money on my weekly grocery bill. What more could any health-conscious mom on a budget ask for?

But in addition to all those benefits, planting a garden is also a great way to teach children about the importance of plants in our environment. And that’s why I love that EnviroKidz is so passionate about encouraging kids to learn about the earth and the way it sustains us and our animal friends. In fact, the company is doing that in a very fun way this year with a prize pack that will let kids get their hands dirty and grow something tasty! [Read more…]

Celebrate Earth Day with Fun EnviroKidz Dessert Recipes and a Party-Giveaway

April 7, 2015 by Kathryn 154 Comments

There’s no better way to celebrate Earth Day than with a party, and this year EnviroKidz has some great ideas to help you throw the best Earth Awareness Party ever! My personal favourite idea is these adorable cupcakes made with EnviroKidz Koala Crisp cereal!

EnviroKidz Koala Crisp Mini Cupcakes

Sweet and tasty mini cupcakes made with crunchy organic Koala Crisp cereal!

Course Dessert

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 18

Calories 91 kcal

Author Nature's Path

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp brown rice syrup
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups EnviroKidz Koala Crisp™ cereal
3 oz cream cheese softened
1 tbsp butter softened
3/4 cup icing sugar
4 tsp cocoa powder
4 strawberries sliced

Instructions

Grease a mini-muffin pan; set aside. In saucepan set over medium
heat, bring butter, honey and brown rice syrup to boil. Boil for about 1 minute or until mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and cereal.
Divide evenly and press into 18 mini-muffin cups. Cool completely.
Remove from pan.
Icing: Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat cream cheese and
butter together until well combined. Gradually beat in icing sugar and cocoa until smooth.
Transfer icing to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe a swirl of icing onto each cupcake. Garnish with a strawberry slice.

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Get Ready for Back to School with EnviroKidz Crispy Rice Bars and an Amazing Costa Rica Contest-Giveaway

August 19, 2014 by Kathryn 142 Comments

I absolutely love EnviroKidz products because they’re natural, organic, delicious and come in a variety of flavours that my boys love. In fact, for the last few months EnviroKidz cereal has been almost the only variety on our shelves. And with back-to-school season fast approaching, new EnviroKidz Crispy Rice Bars are going to be a hit in the classroom too! These gluten-free cereal bars come in a variety of delicious flavours and are a perfect morning snack or lunchtime treat once school starts.

My boys have had the chance to try a few different varieties of EnviroKidz crispy rice bars before but that didn’t dampen their enthusiasm to test out a few of the varieties they hadn’t had. The Peanut Choco Drizzle Crispy Rice Bars were a favourite with both of them thanks to the tasty peanut butter cereal and creamy chocolate topping. And the Koala Chocolate Crispy Rice Bars were a close second; Zackary and Benjamin both enjoyed the combination of crispiness and chewiness in the chocolate-flavoured bars. [Read more…]