Disclaimer – This is a sponsored post & giveaway brought to you by Bitsy’s Brainfood. All opinions are 100% my own.
It’s BRAIN day in the Bower house – something we have been trying to do regularly once a week. It’s nothing crazy – we aren’t sitting the kids down to do SAT training courses….but we as parents are trying to make the effort to get out of the house, take the kids to a museum, library or nature center and get their little minds engaged in something more global or at least something more stimulating than MatchBox cars and blocks.
This past week our big adventure was to hit up The Georgia Museum of Art in Athens, Georgia. It is FREEEEEE!
I love love love art and this particular museum was the perfect spot to introduce my kids to the idea of QUIET. It’s a foreign concept in our house. We also exposed them to the notion of NOT TOUCHING, NOT RUNNING, and NOT SPITTING. You may think I am joking but seriously….this was a test of every source of self-control in their little bodies.
It was completely empty except for one other dad and his daughter so we felt at least like we weren’t disturbing art experts or visiting dignitaries. We prepped the kids with the school rule of “zip it, lock it, put it in your pocket”….aka, keep your mouth closed and quiet and put your hands in your pockets. It’s hard to touch expensive priceless art when your hands are in your pants 🙂
Overall, it was a somewhat stressful success. Weston did outstanding – I was super proud of his calm-ish behavior and his ability to pick out artwork and tell me in his 3 year old way what he liked about it! He might end up being the artistic one of the group.
The wild child baton has been officially passed to LJ and he was so excited to be able to reach his pockets 🙂 haha!
The entire exhibit hall was laid out really well and we found out the boys really gravitated to the folk art and the pop art the most….there was one exception where Weston found a picture of a wharf that he loved. He is really quiet at times. And this time, he just stood there, wanting to tell us about it. I love that he picked such a serious piece 🙂
After it was all said and done, the helpful staff made the boys paper airplanes and we went to the sculpture garden to see them fly! It was so fun for them to let loose after being so quiet and calm 🙂 I am sure their little bodies were just ACHING to run and jump and bounce!
We headed outside to a shaded area to have a snack and I gotta tell you….this was the highlight of the whole trip. You know me and a good theme are like BFF’s. Well, I thought Brain day for the Bowers would be perfect time to tell you about the Bitsy’s Brainfood Organic Smart Crackers and their Smart Cookies. Little did I know that these snacks were the main event to the boys. The museum was nothing….the Smart Crackers and Smart Cookies were EVERYTHING. They are obsessed.
So here’s the backstory – Bitsy’s was founded by two moms who believe that minds and bodies are connected and that learning to eat smart should be FUN. They actually started one of the first federally funded after school programs to combat childhood obesity – they are well versed in taking action to make a difference! Then they came up with a natural, organic and sustainable brand called Bitsy’s! You can read more about their story here.
Each serving of the Smart Crackers is made with a half serving of organic veggies! They are cut into fun Tangram shapes so your kids can make all sorts of things (Will made houses and of course, I immediately called him Builder Will and was so proud of my DIYer).
They come in 3 yummy flavors – Cheddar Chia Veggie, Maple Carrot Crisp and Sweet Potato Cinna-Graham (that was our fav!).
All three flavors of the Smart Cookies are alphabet-shaped and are baked with organic fruits and veggies and fortified with vitamins and minerals. The kids loved the Zucchini Gingerbread Carrot. But my favorite was the Orange Chocolate Beet.
The letter shapes were a serious hit. I mean like the boys didn’t want to leave because they kept spelling stuff. (Weston doesn’t quite understand letters yet but since Will thought they were awesome, he also would “spell” things and tell me what it said!)
All of the snacks are nut-free and are made in a peanut-free and tree-nut-free facility….so YAY! School safe!
I am such a huge fan and we are definitely going to be picking up more of these at Target. Only Smart Crackers are sold exclusively at Target. So pick some up next time you are there and make sure you hug the poster of Nate Berkus for me! The Smart Cookies are sold at other retailers. I love when brands meet the needs of real families and are accessible to the masses. I truly believe that most moms are trying to do the best they can for their kids – and it’s such a huge responsibility to train up these little ones. I know that it falls on me to teach my boys to be calm in museums and I am also training those little taste buds to appreciate a big variety of flavors and Bitsy’s is helping me do just that! And they want to help another mom do the same….so here is the giveaway!
- PRIZE: (1) Prize Pack of Bitsy’s Snacks AND a $25 Target gift card
- NUMBER OF WINNERS : (1) ONE
- TO ENTER : Enter your email address to join Bitsy’s Smart Cookie Community. You’ll receive exclusive information and coupons, learn about fun campaigns and even get samples from time to time!
- Bitsy’s Brainfood & Bower Power Giveaway
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- NITTY GRITTY : This giveaway closes on Friday, June 10th at 11:59pm EDT. Only one contest entry per email address. The winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be announced in an update to this post the following Friday morning. We will email the winner directly, so please make sure you use your regularly checked email address.
GOOD LUCK!
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I’m wanting to try sweet potato cinna-graham!!
These would be a great snack for my third graders. I could tie them into a geometry lesson!
Your boys are the cutest!
Sweet potato cinna graham Smart Crackers! With my youngest having peanut/tree nut allergies, it’s great to find new healthy and tasty products that are made in safe facilities.
Yum! Can’t way to try them.
My son hates veggies but will eat them if he doesn’t realize there veggies!! This is the perfect way to do that.
I will definitely pick some up on my next Target run
My daughter is really into tangrams right now, so I’ve gotta try those crackers. What a great idea!
I’m going to be packing day camp lunches all summer starting Monday. These would be perfect!
Sounds intriguing! I’m game!
Cheddar Chia Veggie would be a hit at my house. Seriously, I wish all foods marketed to children would better about limiting sugars/unnecessary ingredients while at the same time sneaking in vegetables.
We love all things Bitsy’s in our house! Have you tried the Banana Squash squares cereal? So yummy!
Any of the letter snacks!
Sounds like something my sister-in-law would love for her son!
I picked up a pack of the crackers today at target. My two year old wasn’t a fan of the cookies though cause they were semi hard and thick so not the easiest to eat. Might have to give them another try though.
Your boys are just the cutest. What a good idea of teaching your children how to enjoy quiet activities. Smart Momma! I may have to check out those snacks for my Grans.
Those Orange Chocolate Beet cookies sound awesome! But really, my kiddos love any new snack!
well darn it i was at target today but didn’t go down that aisle at all 🙂
These sound like they’re right up our alley. Any way I can slip in veggies is a win for me. The alphabet shapes are perfect for my boys as well.
I think the sweet potato oatmeal raisin sounds amazing. But I would like to try all the flavors!
Would love to try the cookies!
Orange chocolate beet smart cookies
Yum! I’ve seen these at Target & my grocery store, but have yet to throw them in my cart. I think my boys will love them too!
We have tried all the bitsy products and love them! I love the new crackers even more though! The cinnamon ones are so good!
These look amazing! I’d love to try the Cheddar Chia Veggie.
I’d love to try the Bitsy’s Brainfood Smart Cookies in Orange Chocolate Beet – you can never go wrong with chocolate!
Always love a new *healthy* snack…and school-safe is AWESOME!
I’m going to hunt these down! Want to try the chia cheddar crackers!
Now if only there was a Target in Vermont, I’d be golden! 🙁
I think the favors sound amazing!
Ive never been here and live right down the road! Looks like a summer adventure for us!
Would love to win some of these goodies! I’m very intrigued by the flavors.
You got me with the orange chocolate beet!! That sounds right up my alley!
My kids (upcoming pre-schooler and first grader) are home with daddy for the summer and I think the alphabet cookies and crackers may help buy him some quiet time that ISN’T the TV on rainy or hot days.
Sounds like a great product my crew would love to try!
Have you taken the boys to the Tellus Museum? It is free to BOA card holders on the first full weekend of the month. My daughter is 3 and LOVES it. Dinosaurs, rocks, trains, gem panning … you can’t go wrong!
We’d love to try the sweet potato oatmeal raisin…yum!
Love the alpha cookies!
Yummy snacks and good for you too??? Count me in!
The chocolate ones are delicious! I’ve only ever seen the small pkg at Winn Dixie… I’ll have to start grocery shopping at Target to find that big bag!!
Banana squash squares (but they all sound awesome)! My nut-free daughter will love these!
I want to try the Cheddar Chia Veggie crackers.
Cheddar chia veggie, please!
I’d love to try Cheddar Chia.
Zucchini Gingerbread carrot sounds amazing!
I am SO tracking this down at Target the next time I am there! Amazing idea!!!!
I will be looking for these next time I head to Target!!
These sound amazing. Not only for my household, but I am the Early Childhood Pastor at our church and I’m always trying to find easy & healthy snacks for the kids, fresh fruit every week is expensive and hard to remember to pick up every Saturday, and I just cringe feeding them Goldfish week after week….
You are some brave parents. Bravo!
My son’s preschool is dairy free and nut free so this seems great!
I would like to try the cookies and crackers. First time I’m hearing about them, so thank you!
I have to say I love the pic’s of your boys….what a handsome group. You and hubby make such good looking babies.
I love the shape crackers!
Yum! sweet potato cinna-graham!!
These are great! I want to try the Sweet Potato Oatmeal Raisin cookies!
The sweet potato grahams sound great!
Love these!!
Such a fun idea!
I love this! It’s so hard to find yummy fun snacks that aren’t laced with sugar or have peanut products. Since my daughter is severely allergic to anything nut related, that leaves us mostly with fresh fruit or homemade snacks, and this busy momma gets tired of having to make everything from scratch sometimes. Thank you!
Your kids are absolutely adorable. This looks like it was such a fun outing, and so perfectly captured in photographs
I’ve seen these at Target & have wondered about them!
I would like to try the Berry Blast Cereal
Just put these on my Target list for my next run. Going to try out the sweet potato oatmeal raisin!
Ooh, I can’t wait to try these out. I love that they are school safe!
I would love to try the Orange Chocolate Beet smart cookies. Yum orange chocolate anything 🙂
I’m dying to know where you got the pants you are wearing in this photo! They are amazing and look great on you!
Can’t wait to try these!
Your pictures are great! The boys look like they’re having a great time!
I hope these are ok for adults to crave too 🙂 Would be perfect to keep in my desk at work!
Those look so good! And I wish we had museums around my house :-/ Definitely jealous
We had the alphabet ones at my daughters first birthday (Chicka Chicka Boom Boom themed) and they were a hit!
Thank you! I got them from Golden Tote!
xo – kb
These look tasty and fun! I think we’d try the sweet potato cinna-graham or the berry blast. Thanks!
No not yet! I hear it’s amazing!
xo – kb
Really? My boys like that thicker cookie – kinda like the healthy cousin of a vanilla wafer – but the crackers are very different. If your 2 year old likes syrup, try the maple carrot ones – OMG so addicting.
xo – kb
Sweet potato Oatmeal Raisin sounds good to me!
They look tasty!
They all look delicious!
The oatmeal raisin cookies sound yummy!!!
Oh my gosh, I need these for my 2 year old!!!
I wanna try the zucchini gingerbread carrot cookies!
Oooh! The Sweet Potato Oatmeal Raisin cookies! Thanks for the giveaway!!
I’ve had some of their cookie varieties that my LO loves. I can’t wait to get my hands on those letters and shapes!
Orange Chocolate Beet cookies sound like my jam!
oh, this is awesome. I am going to be helping my sister with my niece and nephew this summer, and I’m looking for anything that can help me keep them happy.
Perfect summer snacks for the beach!
Bitsy’s sweet potato oatmeal raisin cookies were just a hit with my boys this past weekend at the beach. They are yummy!!! I want to try the orange chocolate beet!!!
I want to try the Smart Crackers, any flavor!
My son loves all three flavors of the cookies but we have not tried the crackers–need to do so asap!
Sweet Potato Cinna-Graham!
We love these cookies!! Hope to win!
I would like to try the Sweet Potato Oatmeal Raisin and the Zucchini Gingerbread Carrot Alphabet Shapes please! Yum!
I want to be able to give my youngin cereal, but the soft-ish ones are all so full of sugar, the Banana Squash Square cereal would surely be a hit!!
The letter shapes are awesome!
Would love to try these! They all sound amazing!
I want to try the sweet potato oatmeal raisin cookies!
I’m intrigued by the Berry blast cereal.
I think my little guy would love the alphabet cookies. He is obsessed with letters.
Any and all of these look so yummy to try!
These look delicious! I can’t wait to try them!
Mmmmm the sweet potato oatmeal raisin cookies look delicious!!!
I love the cookies that are letter shaped. Our 2.5 year old is just learning his letters and we take any opportunity to point them out! =)
We love the Banana Squash Squares!! My youngest is allergic to corn, wheat, dairy and many other things. I was shocked to find it was safe for him and he loved them!
We would love to try the oatmeal raisin cookies!
Those tangram shapes are fun! And since my son is allergic to peanuts we always love finding new snacks that are nut-free!
Seriously, cutest family ever!
The Zucchini Gingerbread Carrot cookies sound amazing, I’ll have to run to Target tonight!
I will be getting some of these for my Grandbabies 🙂
Perfect
I want to try the Sweet Potato Oatmeal Raisin cookies! My 5 year old told me yesterday that he really wants to try sweet potatoes so we could ease him in with these.
thanks for the giveaway kb!
Those look like great snacks!
Shape crackers! So simple, yet awesome.
Cheddar chia veggie crackers
Love the idea of smart healthy snacks. Anything to make getting good food into our kids bellies easier!!
The shape crackers look awesome!
We’d love to try the chocolate beet!
The oatmeal raisin cookies would be a hit!
Chocolate Beet baby! We love them!!
The Berry Blast l9ooks like it would be very tasty!
These sound interesting – might have to try them the next time we go to Target.
Letter cookies in Orange chocolate beet!
Aww thank you! I think those boys are the cutest too 🙂
xo – kb
Wow! Such an awesome snack! I may need to try the Maple Carrot Crisps. Yum
Yum – these sound delicious! Will definitely keep these in mind when my baby is ready (she’s 7 months old!). 🙂
I love your family photos! Your kids are the cutest! These snacks look really ‘smart’ – Love your blog, Katie!
The Berry Blast Cereal sounds yummy!
Yum! I bet my little guy would love the letter grams! The cinnamon or the orange/chocolate would be super tasty, I bet!
More fun snacks for me…I mean…my son.
These look tasty! I’ll have to look next time I’m in Target.
Ooh…banana squash squares!
KB your kiddos are so well-behaved (and SO adorable all dressed up like that!). I can’t wait to try the “lock it in your pocket” trick with my little guy. 🙂
Excited to try these out with my kiddos! Want to try them all! Thanks for sharing 🙂
We just went to our first art museum and I was worried! My kids areally 10, 7, 5, & 2 and I was surprised by how fun it was. You are a brave mom though!
Yum! They look delicious! I’ll have to try them.
NEED to try the orange chocolate beet cookies!! 🙂
Just when I’m sitting here trying to figure out new and healthy snacks for my daughter… BOOM this blog post pops up! 🙂 Awesome.
We will be trying these.
OOh the Fruity Number Crunch looks interesting! I want to try them all though!
I’d love to try the Berry Blast Smart Cereal! 🙂
mmmmmmmm…. sweet potato oatmeal raisin cookies! All the way.
Hi! I love the way you are teaching your boys self-control. Good job. Here’s a goody I just found you might like. bedtimemath.org. Basically, she talks about how our children anticipate learning to read because they associate reading with good things like bedtime stories and they just naturally see reading as something they will do. She has bedtime math “stories” that you can read to your littles at night and they will not see math as a threat but as just another thing we all learn to do. My children are beyond this but yours are the perfect age. Please let me know what you think.
I would like to try the potato oatmeal raisin cookies.
These all look so yummy!
These crackers are delicious 🙂
My son would love playing with the letter cookies!
I will check out these crackers and cookies. Love that they have organic veggies!
What a fun day! Your boys area upper adorable!! These look yummy!
Zucchini Gingerbread Carrot
Sweet potato oatmeal raisin.. yum.. 🙂
I kind of want to try the Fruity Number Crunch cereal!
I’m not interested in the giveaway but I couldn’t resist telling you that the photos of the boys with their hands in their pockets are priceless! LOVE!