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GIFTSPERATION KIDS -for Active Brains+Bodies

MIIR, PRIORITY BICYCLES, THULE, CAPRI DESIGNS, BACK TO THE ROOTS, KINDER-VILLE, DOLPHIN ORGANICS, PABLOVE PRINTS  Part 3 MIIR ...modeled itself as a Certified B company that donates with every item sold---including these kids'  BAMBINI  $95 available in 4 colors-5% of revenue goes to  trackable projects  -like building water wells in developing countries. Details on a cool ride=a steel  frame/fork bike that is durable, adjustable septets and handlebars, EVA foam tires, that never go flat, front and rear fenders keep kids dry when cruising through puddles+rain. PRIORITY BICYCLES  -easy to buy, assemble, maintain...Priority Start for kids $245 freewheel construction for kids 4-8-with grease and rust free belt drive, 16" Slime Self-Sealing tires, dual hand brake, rear freewheel, front/rear v brakes...and comfy seat +grips-weather resistant. NICE. when parental units are doing all the physical output...the  THULE   Chario...

BREAKFAST ALL DAY: Not Your Grannie's Granola

Breakfast all day-we've been doing THAT forever-cereal always worthy of eating as a meal or snack. via GIPHY source:justdancelittlemonsters.tumblr.com Part of the reason why imo-granola has gone glammy -(not just granny). Whatever your tastes and allergies-the mix-ups of gourmet granola offerings are numerous! Crunchy all... sweetish to very sweet ( added  like organic honey, and/or dried fruits), spicy (of course-it's a hot food trend, literally), nut free, grain free selections...delivering higher protein (from seeds - nuts) than the usual cereal fare...and standard MO-non-GMO, some gluten free (from the selections we saw), dairy free, kosher, zero trans fat.... Note-these are fairly calorie high snacks imo...typical serving (1/4 cup) which isn't that huge...is around 130-150 calories -why a tablespoon of granola as a food accent- in a smoothie, atop ice cream-or creamy yogurt for example = satisfying crunchy indulgence...which also happens to be how ...

FUN FOOD Holiday Stocking Stuffers- GIFTS

Scharffen Berger Tasting Squares=gourmet packaged goodness with wine pairing guide EASY IDEAS... GUMI-AID FUN-from With Love Chocolates Anastasia Confections chewy sweet taffy-conjure up old family road trips...with old fashion taffy-retro packing Pelican Bay- Snowman Poop-hhaaaa

Better Crunch-Better Snacks: PART 2 TRENDS

Fancy Food Show 2015 What makes a crunchy snack desirable -obvs-taste, crispiness, and now---even the mainstream types want more healthy options---to eats---not necessarily as meal substitutes (though we think cereal is an dinner entreé). Food ingredient labels with less chemistry class items-in the mix...are the ones that are in demand. Even the big giant food companies-are getting the message. Some Highlights: Probably our fav meet- the Back To The Roots team... their READY TO GROW amazing Garden in the Can (Basil and Cilantro Herbs- and Mushroom Farm -all organic, easy to grow kits and available at online and at Target)...wonderful gifts. BACK TO THE ROOTS "connecting families back to their foods..." with Organic Mushroom Kit, Organic StoneGround Flakes made of grown in the USA Stoneground Wheat, Sea Salt and Cane Sugar, and Organic Breakfast Toppers-3 flavors available...Blueberries Almonds, and Buckwheat, Raisins, Sunflower Seeds, and Buckwheat, and Dates, Coc...