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Stonyfield Farm YoKids Greek Yogurt – Products Worth Reviewing and Giveaway

We’re always excited when Stonyfield Farm comes out with a new yogurt product. In our household, our fridge is stocked up on all kinds of Stonyfield Farm yogurts. My son’s favorite is their YoKids yogurt and Smoothies but when we were introduced to Stonyfield Farm’s newest variety – YoKids Greek Yogurt, we knew we had to try it. And as usual, Stonyfield Farm exceeded our expectations in taste and quality. We already enjoy their regular yogurts on a daiy basis, and now we’re more than happy to add their new YoKids Greek yogurt onto our shopping list.

If you’ve ever tried Greek yogurt, then you’re likely to think that they’re really thick and gooey-tasting. Greek yogurt is a bit thicker than regular low-fat yogurt, and some people either like it or not. But in the case of Stonyfield Farm’s YoKids Greek yogurt, they are super creamy, super smooth, and has a really mild and delicate flavor and taste. Their custard-like texture is easy for little kids and babies to eat and the portion is just right too. And what’s great about YoKids Greek yogurt is that they also contain Stonyfield Farm’s exclusive blend of six live active cultures: S.THERMOPHILUS, L.BULGARICUS, L.ACIDOPHILUS, BIFIDUS, L.CASEI AND L.RHAMNOSUS. Yogurt is ever popular nowadays and if you go to the supermarket, you’ll find an entire section dedicated to yogurt. But no two yogurts are exactly alike. Sure they may have similar flavors and textures and they all contain some form of live active cultures, but Stonyfield Farm goes a step further than most companies. They’ve been making organic yogurt since the start of their company and they are family-owned and created. Their love for organic dairy transcended and set an example for all other organic dairy companies and now you can find Stonyfield Farm dairy products in practically every grocery store across the nation.

At Stonyfield Farm (http://www.stonyfield.com/), they are all about creating wholesome, healthy, and delicious dairy foods that everyone will like. Stonyfield Farm makes products for babies, for young children, and for adults and all based on the love of really fabulous, organic and natural dairy. All of Stonyfield Farm products are made with organically-grown ingredients such as organic milk from their family of dairy farmers, organic sugar, organic rasberries, organic vanilla, organic soy, and other superb organically-grown ingredients. Stonyfield Farm doesn’t skimp on lesser quality ingredients because their farmers eat and enjoy the exact same products. If you’ve ever tried Stonyfield Farm’s dairy products, then you’ll know when I say that their yogurts and frozen desserts are incredibly delicious! I don’t rave much about yogurt, but since I’ve been eating them since I was a young kid, I’ve trained my palette to taste the difference between conventional yogurt and unique, high-quality yogurt such as Stonyfield Farm’s. Not that there’s anything wrong with other yogurts, but Stonyfield Farm has been making yogurt and dairy products for such a long time, they’ve perfected the taste and quality in each of their products.

Since Stonyfield Farm knew how much my son and I enjoy their yogurts, they wanted us to try their newest YoKids Greek Yogurt. Currently they come in only 2 flavors – Rasberry and Strawberry, but I’m hoping they’ll make more flavors soon because the new YoKids Greek Yogurt tastes fantastic! My son’s first reaction after taking a bite of the YoKids Greek Yogurt in Rasberry, was “Mmm, this is good”. I didn’t think he would like Greek Yogurt because of the way they’re made, but YoKids Greek Yogurt doesn’t taste or look like the traditional greek yogurts you find in stores. They are specifically created for children’s palettes in mind. After all, who has the most distinguised and pickiest tastebuds? Kids of course! The cute little containers and decorations are also easy to spot in stores and for kids to remember to eat their yogurt. And since YoKids Greek yogurt provides a good amount of calcium and Vitamin D, it’s even more important for growing children to eat them on a regular basis. We all know that eating yogurt helps build a strong immune system as well as create good bacteria in our digestive system, so having your kids eat them every day is always a good decision. But what’s even more important is giving them yogurt made without any artificial ingredients or preservatives and at best, made with organically-grown ingredients. This ensures that whatever toxic chemicals were used to preserve the ingredients in conventionally-grown foods won’t get into your children’s bodies as well. Because according to the USDA, organically-grown foods go through a strict checklist of do’s and dont’s and a company has to fully qualify in order to be certified organic. We don’t like toxic chemicals in our environment and we certainly don’t like it in our children’s bodies either.

Currently, you can find Stonyfield Farm’s YoKids Greek Yogurt at most natural grocery stores. I found mine at Wholefoods Market after an extensive search but I sure am glad we finally found them. And when they do come out with new flavors of their YoKids Greek Yogurt, you can be sure that we’ll stock up on those too. For more info about Stonyfield Farm and any of their yogurts, smoothies, and frozen treats, please visit their website: http://www.stonyfield.com/. And be sure to sign up for Stonyfield Rewards too – you’ll get great info and points to collect and win great free stuff!

Stonyfield Farm would also like to give 3 LUCKY readers of Happymomblogger the opportunity to try their new YoKids Greek Yogurt. Each 3 winners will receive 3 FREE product coupons to pick up their favorite flavors. So how do you win this fabulous prize? Read below to find out!

Here’s how to enter in the Stonyfield Farm YoKids Greek Yogurt giveaway:

(Please note, the rules have changed slightly. Please read carefully before entering)

ENTRIES:

#1 entry – “Like” Stonyfield Farm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stonyfieldfarm and write on their wall that you are entering the contest at Happymomblogger: http://www.happymomblogger.wordpress.com/. Please put Happymomblogger as the heading.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

#2 entry – Become a follower: http://twitter.com/#!/happymomblogger and “Tweet” me @happymomblogger that you are entering the Stonyfield Farm YoKids Greek Yogurt giveaway. Become a follower of Stonyfield Farm: https://twitter.com/Stonyfield and “Tweet” that you are entering the YoKids Greek Yogurt contest at Happymomblogger.

#3 entry – Subscribe to my Blog.

#4 entry – Enter in my other contests.

#5 entry – Vote for me at Top Mommy Blogs using the link provided below.

You can enter by telling me the 5 entries in the LEAVE A COMMENT box. Please be sure to give me your name and email address so that I may contact you if you win. Contest is open to residents of US only. 18 years and older please. Please be sure to provide a physical address and not a P.O. Box. Only 1 contestant per household please. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of prize. Any violation of the rules will deem your entry as disqualified. Happymomblogger is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged prizes but will do the best to ensure your prize gets there. In the event the winner can not be contacted within 3 days of email sent then another winner will be chosen. No purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibed by law.

Contest Start Date: November 11, 2012

Contest End Date: November 19, 2012 – Congratulations to Joann, Edith, and Kristi for winning the prizes!

Only 3 winners will be chosen at random and I will post the winners names on my blog.

GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

Disclaimer: The product(s)were sent to the author for review by the manufacturer/PR. All reviews on “Happymomblogger” remain unbiased and unpaid and are the sole decision of the author. The opinions of these product(s) were not influenced in any way, shape, or form. As always, please read the ingredients carefully when trying new products.

Please read the labels and ingredients carefully and follow all manufacturer’s instructions (if any). The products selected for the giveaway were generously donated by the companies/PR to help readers learn more about their products. The winner’s choice in using/consuming these products are entirely up to the winner and will not hold the author and her family liable nor the companies/PR liable. These products are made with non-toxic ingredients but always be safe with what you use and consume.

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November 11, 2012December 20, 2012

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Be a Food Superhero – Campaign and Giveaway

Stonyfield Farm likes to ask, “What’s a Food Superhero?” Food superheroes know their food and make food choices that protect their health, family farmers, animals, and the planet. So are you a food superhero and if not, how do you become one? One simple answer is to visit Stonyfield Farm’s latest campaign at: https://iwillknowmyfood.com. Through an ongoing campaign partnered with Food Corps ( http://foodcorps.org/), Stonyfield Farm will donate $1 to each superhero profile that’s created on their site, when you share through Facebook, Twitter, or email, and when you Tweet using hashtag #FoodSuperhero. Stonyfield Farm (http://www.stonyfield.com/), a leading organic and natural yogurt company in the US, has been making great food choices for their consumers – by providing the best possible yogurts and yogurt-based frozen desserts.

According to a report made by LetsMove, a government-sponsored health initiative, child obesity has tripled over three decades in the United States. Our children and possibly future generations may be in jeopardy of obesity if something isn’t done now. It’s crucial for parents, especially parents of young children to teach their kids to eat responsibly and make responsible food choices. When kids learn at an early age to eat the right kind of foods, then they’ll grow up to eat more healthily and make healthier choices. That’s why Stonyfield Farm and Food Corps has teamed up to help kids in America live a healthier lifestyle through their everyday food choices.

As an official Healthy Child Healthy World blogger, I was given the opportunity to become a “Food Superhero”. I created a Superhero profile and my profile is: “The Green Organics”. My food superpower is: Kapow! I use food choices to protect the little guy. And my Kryptonite: Nothing! It’s super easy and super fun to create your own Food Superhero on their site. Simply select from the choices given and you’re instantly transformed into a well-informed food superhero. Much easier than falling into toxic waste to gain superpowers! And what’s even better is that with each Superhero profile created, Stonyfield Farm will donate $1 to Food Corps for each activity performed (Create a Superhero profile, Tweet, and Like). So not only are you helping your little ones, but you’ll be able to help other little ones too. And the more activities you do on their site, the more money will be donated.

When I was given an unique opportunity to create my own Superhero profile, I was also the winner of a $50 Whole Foods Gift Card, a blue Superhero Cape, and a coupon for any Stonyfield Farm yogurt. As an official Healthy Child Healthy World blogger, I was also given the opportunity to offer 1 LUCKY reader of Happymomblogger the opportunity to win the Be a Food Superhero prize pack. The winner will receive a $50 Whole Foods Gift Card, a Superhero cape, and a Stonyfield Farm coupon. So how do you win this wonderful prize as well as help others? Read below to find out!

Here’s how to enter in the Stonyfield Farm Food Superhero giveaway:

(Please note, the rules have changed slightly. Please read carefully before entering)

ENTRIES:

#1 entry (2 tasks) – “Like” Stonyfield Farm on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stonyfieldfarm and write on their wall that you are entering the contest at Happymomblogger: http://www.happymomblogger.wordpress.com/. Please put Happymomblogger as the heading. Create your Superhero Profile on https://iwillknowmyfood.com and tell me what your profile is.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

#2 entry – Become a follower: http://twitter.com/#!/happymomblogger and “Tweet” me @happymomblogger that you are entering the Stonyfield Food Superhero giveaway. Become a follower of Stonyfield Farm: https://twitter.com/Stonyfield and “Tweet” that you are entering the Stonyfield Food Superhero contest at Happymomblogger.

#3 entry – Subscribe to my Blog.

#4 entry – Enter in my other contests.

#5 entry – Vote for me at Top Mommy Blogs using the link provided below.

You can enter by telling me the 5 entries in the LEAVE A COMMENT box. Please be sure to give me your name and email address so that I may contact you if you win. Contest is open to residents of US only. 18 years and older please. Please be sure to provide a physical address and not a P.O. Box. Only 1 contestant per household please. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of prize. Any violation of the rules will deem your entry as disqualified. Happymomblogger is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged prizes but will do the best to ensure your prize gets there. In the event the winner can not be contacted within 3 days of email sent then another winner will be chosen. No purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibed by law.

Contest Start Date: October 19, 2012

Contest End Date: October 29, 2012 – Congratulations to Sara for winning the prize!

Only 1 winner will be chosen at random and I will post the winner’s name on my blog.

GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

*If you’re unsure about supplements, please be sure to consult your health practitioner before consuming any.

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October 20, 2012November 1, 2012

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Natural Products Expo West – The Latest and Greatest!

We were not going to miss the Natural Products Expo West this year, so when I heard that they were considering not allowing children on the showroom floors, both my son and I were disappointed. But through an overwhelming response from parents and exhibitors nationwide, the folks at NPE decided not to change their rules and allow children on the floors again. But next year will be another story – hopefully they’ll stand by their decision to allow children on the showroom floor. After all, most of the companies presenting at the Expo are dedicated in providing natural, organic, and healthy products for kids so how can you NOT have children at the event? Children are the best testers – their honest and candid opinions will surely help improve a product!

The Press Room this year was pretty interesting though. They had members of the industry vote on their top 10 products that were showcased in the Press Room. There were some pretty interesting companies with their newest products showcased such as Broo, which is a shampoo that contains beer, Shindig which are insulated cooler bags, and Indochine which makes natural soap, and other interesting stuff which I’ll get into later. I suppose the voting is to help the companies determine the popularity of their products and since there were over 20 companies to choose from, the voting became a bit difficult without being too prejudiced. But all in all, it was pretty fun – I felt like a member of the Motion Pictures Academy voting for the best movie or best supporting actress.

This year, there were many new companies attending the Expo and showing their newest products. Most of these companies were from overseas and were bringing their products into the United States. We weren’t able to visit all of the newer companies but most of them were tea companies from England, several new mom startup companies, coconut brands, and a few new chocolate companies – who couldn’t use more chocolates, right? But the majority of companies at the Expo were companies that have been in the business for a very long time and are becoming more popular as people are realizing the importance of eating healthily and naturally. And while I did visit some contacts whom I’ve worked with in reviews and giveaways, it was fun to meet new people and new companies. Everyone was excited to explain to you about their products and they were fervently having you try their samples as well. There were chocolates, candies, cookies, vitamin supplements, hand lotions – you name it, it was there.

But it was the larger companies who really shined at the Expo. With an outstanding marketing approach, companies like CLIF Bar/LUNA had samples galore, and they even had a gaming center set up for kids and adults to play at. The staff were friendly and eager to answer your questions and if you were really hungry, you could probably get full on all the samples they were providing everyone. At the Stonyfield Farm booth, there were samples of their newest Oikos Greek Yogurt for Kids and their booth was set up like a farm with adorable little farm animals, hay, and flowers. There was even a photo area where you can dress up like a cowboy or cowgirl and have your photo or video taken there. It’s always fun to visit Stonyfield Farm as the staff is always eager for you to try their products and handing out souvenirs like tattoes, books, and yogurt. And as you leave the Convention Center, Stonyfield Farm hands you their famous yogurt ice cream bars and yogurt tubes so the walk to your vehicles won’t be so tiring.

Other companies such as Jones Soda, Popchips, and Honest Tea were giving out full size products and if you’re lucky and stayed for the last day of the event, you can take home many other full size products as well. But what was a really grand gesture was the fact that most of the food and perishables were being donated to the local food banks and charities. It was nice to see that all those food weren’t going to go to waste! And this year the exhibitors were smarter with their displays – they cleverly displayed empty cartons and packages just so people won’t grab them on the sly. It was quite shameful to see several people grab boxes of products that were meant for display only as they sneaked them quickly into their resuable bags. I wondered if any of them even knew what they were grabbing?

It seemed like time flew by really quickly at the 3-day Expo. We hardly had a chance to visit every booth and with so many new companies and products out on the market, it was exhilerating and challenging to take in all of the sights, tastes, and people. As usual, the Natural Products Expo West was superbly planned and implemented. The registration was easy and hassle-free and the staff were helpful and friendly. The booths were all set up with extraordinary professionalism and with so many samples offered from the different companies, you really couldn’t go hungry or tired. The event was exhilirating and fun and I’m glad we were able to go again this year. I hope to bring you new products that you may find interesting, as the world of natural and organic living just keeps on growing!