Is it a surprise to you that I can do an entire blog post about the snacks we love here in The Thome Home?! It’s all in balance here too, sure we have super healthy clean choices but we still toss a few indulgent snacks into the mix because, hey, who doesn’t love a good little Debbies every once in a blue moon?!
Alright! Let me introduce to you all the snacks that I keep on hand for the kids to grab throughout the day. Thankfully, they understand the difference of everyday snacks and what are “treats”, but if you have little ones you could organize bins and actually write on them to help them decipher!
SAFE + FAIR
You all have heard me chat about my love for Safe + Fair snacks on my Instagram account, and the buzz is REAL! Snacks that omit the junk and are made with clean ingredients that are free from many common allergens! It’s an incredible brand, with the best granola and drizzled popcorn and snacks, definitely place an order, you will not regret having this on hand! Use code: alifefromscratch for 25% off of your order! And, while your at it, follow Courtney @alifefromscratch on Instagram, she’s such a great follow for simple, delicious dinner ideas!
You know I love a good chip. Like, it’s my greatest weakness. Love good bowl of chips at night with a glass of red wine and my favorite shows to wind down the day. Great Lakes Potato Chip Company has the most incredible never-ending flavors that are to die for! Our family favorites are the Sea Salt Pepper + Onion, and the Garlic Parmesan. Oh em gee, my friends …. so so so good!! We always have a massive stash underneath our bar in the basement for guests to enjoy!
Next on our favorites list, are Perfect Bars. These, I admit only Owen and I dig into – the other boys haven’t even given them a try. And honestly, I’m okay with that – I want them all for myself! Perfect Bars are packed with such nutritious ingredients, a super-food blend that gives these bars the added nutritional value you need! All the flavors are delicious, quite honestly! And, you can find them at Costco in bulk! These have to be kept in the fridge, so not a pantry staple, but a snack staple!
My boys (thank goodness!) still enjoy squeezable pouches, not the baby kind (ha) but applesauce, fruit mixed ones etc… These are our favorite! They are perfect for wee-ones and for big kids too!
Last but not least, one of my favorite tips to an awesome snack pantry for your family to enjoy is to pick 5-10 brands you love and buy in bulk. No need to have 78 options (I fall guilty too though!) But, if you break it down into bars, chips, pouches, beef jerky, granola bars etc … and keep them separate and organized your kids will easily find what they need and not feel so overwhelmed!