Here’s a news flash: Most kids don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. I know what you’re saying… you could have figured that out on your own right? Well they don’t so as parents lets talk about what we can do to make sure they get enough in their day. Lamar and I try to stay conscious of how much fruit the kids are eating and I always make sure to include veggies in our dinner when I prepare the meals (getting them to eat it may be another thing). We’ve also steered the kids towards eating more fruit when they get home in the afternoons and want a snack. Their snacks used to be things like chips and cookies but we’ve changed that around quite a bit.   Now I make sure I pick up extra apples, oranges and pears whenever I make a trip to the grocery store. In the end I think what’s important is that we instill in our kids the habit of eating healthy with fruits and vegetables while they are young so that’s something they carry with them when they leave home as well.

If this is an area that you’re having trouble with don’t worry, our friends at Disney Living have a great lineup of products featuring their characters that will get your kids excited about eating these foods.   Below are some tips for this week’s challenge and a few of our favorite Disney Living products that we think you should try. When you’re done reading our tips let us know if you have any in the comments section.

TIPS FOR THE CHALLENGE

• Presentation is everything so make a plate of fruits and veggies look attractive for kids to try
• Replace traditional play date or party snacks with festive food like a Disney themed-bouquet of fruit
• Grab a juice box with your kid’s favorite characters on it ““ they’ll have so much fun they won’t even know it is also nutritious

 

PRODUCTS:

Crunch Pak Apple Slices

We all know how important it is for our kids to eat healthy snacks but it’s not always the easiest thing to do.   These Phineas & Ferb Apple Slices are an easy snack to pack for the kids. Eating apples has never been more fun!

$2.99-3.99 at select grocery stores nationwide

 

3 Tummy Ticklers

These delicious apple and fruit juice drinks sport more than 30 different toppers ranging from classic Mickey & Friends to “Toy Story” characters. They’re the perfect solution to encourage kids to incorporate more fruit into their diets.

SRP: $2.99 at Walmart

5 Edible Arrangements’ Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Party Bouquet

These unique fruit arrangements boast fresh pineapple, strawberries, grapes, cantaloupe and honeydew arranged in keepsake Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or Disney Princess-themed carry-all containers. Try one of these “bouquets” at your child’s next birthday party and see how surprisingly festive fruit can be for kids!

SRP: $45.00 at Edible Arrangements stores and EdibleArrangements.com

 

6 Insignia Sandwich Bags, Snack Bags, Lunch Bags and Ice Packs

It’s not just the food that keeps kids excited about lunchtime.   Help animate their snacks and keep things fresh with bags and ice packs featuring their favorite Disney characters.

SRP: $2.00/each at grocery stores nationwide

 

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Disclaimer: We are blog ambassadors for Disney Living. In return for the work, time and effort that is required to be an ambassador for the brand we are compensated (these kids cost money) and have received products for review. This in no way influences any product reviews or recommendations. If we don’t use it for our kids we won’t ask you to use it for yours.