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Favorite things: Convenient, on-the-go snacks for kids.

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We are seriously never home. With two kids and busy schedules, our kiddos are regularly eating in the car, or on-the-go. Since it's difficult to get my kids to stop and refuel, I'm always looking for energy-packed, dense snacks that are packed with healthy-calories, and easy to take on the road. Here are a few of my favorites for our toddler and kindergartner... 1. Bananas: Cheap, dense/filling, healthy, and no packaging or ice-packs necessary. Make bananas FUN by dressing them up, or writing a message on them for your kiddos! 2. Smoothies in The Original Squeeze : We are loving Chef Marshall O'Brien 's Mood Boosting Smoothie , and Blueberry Smoothie with Flax Seed . I put the ingredients in our Magic Bullet, blend in the morning, and take them on-the-go in our Original Squeeze Pouches. While these snacks/meals need to be chilled if not consumed right away, they pack healthy calories/energy, and keep my kiddos fueled. I give our toddler smoothies in the Spill-Proof Sp...