My Snack Pantry (and a NatureBox Give Away!)

In an effort to help me and my kids eat more healthy foods during the day, I carved out space for a snack pantry area in our mudroom. Let me tell you - it has been revolutionary!!

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It has made packing for lunches so easy, and when the kids come home from school, they just grab something from the bins (thus avoiding any "mo-ommmm, I'm hunnnggggrrryyyy" whining). And I love that the shelves are near the back door, so it's easy for me to grab a little snack for myself before I hit the road (thus avoiding any potential to get hangry and the temptation for fast food).


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It's been working so well! I usually keep fresh fruit like apples and bananas in there and I've also recently been using NatureBox to keep my snack pantry stocked with lots of healthy options.

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NatureBox is a subscription service that helps you discover and enjoy lots of (seriously) delicious and healthy snacks every month, delivered right to your doorstep. Never any high fructose corn syrup or partially hydrogenated oils, or trans fats. No artificial sweeteners, flavors or colors, ever. Just tasty, nutritionist-approved snacks made from wholesome ingredients.

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Each month you choose which snacks you'd like to be in your NatureBox. There are different subscription sizes (starting at about $20/month) and the box always ships free in the continental US.

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The first thing I do when I get my box is divvy up the large bags into smaller snack-size baggies or small reusable tupperwares and then throw them in my bins. My favorites so far have been the Lemon Pucker Pistachios and Sunshine Chips, but I love that you get to try new snacks each month so my kids are never bored with what they munch on.

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NatureBox is giving away two free six-month Deluxe Snacker subscriptions today (that's a LOT of snacks!). To enter, check out the snack list and leave a comment on this post with which snack you'd most like to try. I've turned off the sign-in function for comments, so it's easy to enter! Contest ends Tuesday, Dec 10 at midnight. Open to US readers only. Good luck!

PS NatureBox subscriptions make a great holiday gift! To get 50% off your first NatureBox purchase use the code LGN50.

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1,231 comments:

  1. Chipotle maple almonds sound delicious!

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  2. My sweet tooth can't resist salted caramel pretzel pops!

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  3. Cranberry Jubilee sounds both seasonal and divine!

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  4. Acai berry crunch sounds wonderful! I love acai.

    mallory_pritchett@hotmail.com

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  5. Dark chocolate almonds are my pick - yum!!

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  6. The praline pumpkin seeds sound pretty tasty!

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  7. Salted caramel pretzel pops and about 10 other items!

    Jennifer (at) jenniferm.org

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  8. The garlic pumpkin seeds sound awesome ... I've always wanted to try one of their boxes!

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  9. I'm most intrigued by the citrus chipotle chickpeas, although everything sounds great!

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  10. The blueberry almonds sound amazing, as does all the different dries fruit.

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  11. How could the Lemon Pucker Pistachios
    not be the best ever!

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  12. Cranberry jubilee looks delish! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  13. The sourdough cheddar pretzels sound perf for my kids and for me.

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  14. the sourdough pretzels sound great for me and my kids

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  15. Those chick peas look yummy! Love your pantry!

    Thewillyoungs@yahoo.com

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  16. Those chick peas look yummy! Love your pantry!

    Thewillyoungs@yahoo.com

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  17. The harvest nut mix looks so good!!

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  18. Chipotle maple almonds please!
    Corrie

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  19. Hi! I would like to try the Tart and Tangy fruit mix.

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  20. This sounds like a great idea but all of the little plastic baggies make me cringe...so much trash! There are so many lovely re-usable snack containers out there that are so much better for the environment!

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  21. mmm. would love to try the praline pumpkin seeds!

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  22. I couldn't resist the roasted garlic pumpkin seeds. So yummy!!!

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  23. I would love to try the Yellow curry peas!

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  24. Sourdough cheddar pretzels!

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  25. Salted caramel pretzel pops and the chocolate covered almonds sound wonderful!

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  26. I'd love to try the Praline Pumpkin Seeds and the California Dried Peach Slices. Yum!

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  27. Blueberry almonds and the salted caramel pretzel pops!

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  28. Those guacamole bites look intriguing...

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  29. Great idea! Chipotle chickpeas please!

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  30. The salted caramel pretzel pops sound great!

    fwisenbaker@yahoo.com

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  31. Cranberry jubilee sounds fantastic!

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  32. Lots of yummy stuff it looks like. I'd like to try the Blueberry Almond Bites. The sunshine chips look good too!
    mamcnamara@mac.com

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  33. This looks like a totally awesome product. I actually have a similar coupon code and post this week for a service called Snackbox: essentially the Canadian version of this. Super cool! You can check it out here:

    http://www.fullbellywornsoles.com/2013/12/healthy-snacks-on-go.html

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  34. Dark Cocoa Almonds look so good!

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  35. The sunshine chips look like a great snack!

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  36. I was just having a convo with my girlfriend about new ideas for snacks! This is a great concept. I would love to try the roasted garlic pumpkin seeds and for my kiddos, I think they'd like sunny trails.

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  37. Chipotle Maple Almonds. Yes please!!

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  38. The Citrus Cipotle Chickpeas and the Dark Cocoa Almonds look divine!

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  39. Teriyaki Twists sound good to me! (GREAT post, btw!!!!)

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  40. Great idea! Wax paper, parchment paper and mini brown paper bags can be helpful in balancing convenience with plastic reduction. Personalized plates for each girl and right-sized scoops in canisters can be fun, too, for teaching portion control when the girls reach that age.

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  41. Sunshine chips or dark chocolate almonds sound delicious to me!

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  42. The Vanilla Macaroon Granola looks super yummy!

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  43. Oh man, I need a snack pantry! The Vanilla Macaroon Granola sounds yummy!

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  44. The citrus chipotle chickpeas sound AH-mazing!

    megan.nolter@gmail.com

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  45. oooh - dark chocolate almonds sound great - salty + sweet!!

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  46. Cinnamon spiced almonds! The little one loves roasted nuts.

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  47. Chipotle Maple Almonds sound interesting and delicious. Salty and Sweet!

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  48. I could eat yogurt covered pretzels everyday!

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  49. Nuts for Granola! I love eating granola as a snack.

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  50. What a fantastic idea! I'd love to try the Picante Ranch mix.

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  51. Mmmm...baked sweet potato fries!

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  52. Chipotle Maple Almonds!

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  53. so many delicious options, but I'd really like to try the dark cocoa almonds

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  54. Anything with peaches for me! (: Great giveaway!

    Megan

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  55. What a great idea! The sourdough cheddar pretzels would get devoured in our house.

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  56. Dark chocolate almonds. Yum!
    Kristin
    Freemansathome@hotmail.com

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  57. I'd like to have some of the Cherry Berry Bonanza right now to put in my yogurt!

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  58. My husband would love the Sourdough Cheddar Pretzels

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  59. Dark chocolate almonds sound amazing!!

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  60. Oooh, definitely the citrus chipotle chickpeas!

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  61. Oooh, definitely the citrus chipotle chickpeas!

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  62. Praline pumpkin seeds!!

    cdswhite @ hotmail.com

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  63. Yummy, I'm thinking French Toast Granola is the way to go!

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  64. OMG what a GREAT idea! Thank you for sharing, this is something I absolutely need to do at home!!!


    xoxo PARIS BEE

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  65. Yummy, I'm thinking French Toast Granola is the way to go!

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  66. Mmmmm...Roasted Garlic Pumpkin Seeds....

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  67. To be honest, I would eat anything but I would reach for the dark cocoa blueberries first! :)

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  68. picante ranch mix

    l_glueck@yahoo.com

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  69. This would be amazing!! I would love to try the bluberry almond bites

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  70. The oat bran dipping stick look like they would be the perfect match for almond butter!

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  71. The mexicana mango sounds amazing. Love all the dried fruit options though!!

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  72. I'm going with the dark cocoa almonds!!

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  73. Praline pumpkin seeds...yes, please!

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  74. Im intrigued by the country peas.

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  75. Wild Berry Bunch for me! Of course, I could have chosen ANY of these intriguing snacks. Now I'm hungry! ;) Bridget G

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  76. Praline Pumpkin Seeds would be a new snack for me! They sound yummy. Thanks

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  77. Praline Pumpkin Seeds would be a new snack for me! They sound yummy. Thanks

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  78. Those praline pumpkin seeds sound delicious!

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  79. Praline pumpkin seeds sound great!

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  80. caramel pretzel pops? YUM!

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  81. Pear Praline Crunch sounds so good! I've been wondering about NatureBox but hadn't checked it out yet! I'm trying to get my stepdaughter to eat more healthy food and this might be the ticket! Thanks Jenny!

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  82. I got my sister a subscription for her birthday and based on her rave reviews I've been dying to get one for myself. I'd love to try the dark cocoa almonds and the sourdough cheddar pretzels...yum!

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  83. I would love to try the lemon pucker pistachios. :)

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  84. Those Lemon Pucker Pistachios sound delicious!

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  85. It all looks great, especially the nut choices. Pucker Pistachio, please.

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  86. What a great company, so glad you posted about it. I'd love the dark cocoa almonds - YUM!

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  87. Ohhhhhh... nine months preggers and Banana Bread Granola sounds divine. Now I have to figure out how to get on with my day without it...

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  88. Salted caramel pretzel pops sound yummy. Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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  89. Those sunshine chips look so good!

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  90. Granny Smith apples. Any dried fruit would be yummy

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  91. I'd love to try the blueberry almond bites!

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  92. Our family LOVES mango, so I would love to try the Mexicana Mango! Thanks for sharing about Nature Box, been curious about it.

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  93. The Citrus Chipotle Chickpeas sound awesome!!! Gonna have to try

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  94. I would love to try the sourdough cheddar pretzels!

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  95. What a great idea! The citrus Chipotle chickpeas sound yummy to me!

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  96. Chipotle maple almonds sound delicious!

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  97. How fun and convenient! I think the sourdough cheddar pretzels sound yummy!

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  98. Dark chocolate almonds for sure.

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  99. yum. praline pumpkin seeds. melinda (dot) wold (at )gmail (dot) com

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  100. Sunshine chips, yum!

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  101. Salted caramel pretzels please!

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  102. Dark cocoa almonds sound so yummy!

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  103. What a great giveaway! The sun-dried California peaches and the dark chocolate almonds sound awesome!

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  104. Dark cocoa almonds sound so yummy!

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  105. I love peaches so I want to try the dried peaches

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  106. those cocoa waffle wafers really catch my eye!

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  107. The Chili Lime Pistachios sound divine!

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  109. can I say everything? The sun-dried california peaches are calling to me right now!

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  110. Love your blog, Jenny! I would love to try to Guacamole bites or Italian bistro pretzels.

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  111. Yum! Definitely the salted caramel pretzel pops!!

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  112. Dark choc. Almonds!

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  113. Vanilla macaroon granola would be a hit her for sure!!!

    bhhendrie@aol.com

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  114. Salted caramel pretzel pops sound amazing!

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  115. anything w/ almonds sounds great!

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  116. Roasted garlic pumpkin seeds! YUM

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  117. Sourdough cheddar pretzels sound delish!!

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  118. I would certainly be trying the Chipotle Maple Almonds and the Blueberry Almond Bites....Oh and the salted caramel pops look yummy

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  119. Guacamole bites and Italian Bistro pretzels are 2 that caught my eye!

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  120. Definitely the citrus chipotle chickpeas!

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  121. definitely the citrus chipotle chickpeas!

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  122. Chipotle chickpeas, sound amazing!

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  123. Love to try the cinnamon spiced almonds! My husband would love this since he eats Gluten free! This would make snacking easier for him!

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  124. The chickpeas and the pistachios both sound delicious!

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  125. The chickpeas and the pistachios both sound delicious!

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  126. Sourgough cheddar sounds delicious!

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  127. The salted caramel pretzel pops are calling my name. I just signed up for the service! :)

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  128. I want to try the dried california peaches!

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  129. The salted caramel pretzel pops sound wonderful!

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  130. the citrus chipotle chick peas sound great!

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  131. Thanks for the giveaway! I would try any trail mix :-)

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  132. Peanut butter nom noms sound great, as do the salted caramel pretzel pops.

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  133. Sourdough cheddar pretzels sound divine!

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  134. Sourdough cheddar pretzels!


    kjamotchar@sbcglobal.net

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  135. I am a dried fruit-aholic so the pineapples and california apricots sound amazeballs!!!

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  136. Dark cocoa almonds sound delish!

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  137. I can't say no to chocolate. Those dark cocoa almonds are calling my name! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  138. The sundried peaches sound great!

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  139. Everything in the Fall Feast box sounds yummy. I'd especially like to try the Dried California Peaches. I would also like to sample the Pear Praline Crunch from the Healthy Halloween box. Have a happy, healthy day!

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  140. Everything in the Fall Feast box sounds yummy. I'd especially like to try the Dried California Peaches. I would also like to sample the Pear Praline Crunch from the Healthy Halloween box. Have a happy, healthy day!

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  141. Zesta Fiesta Trail Mix sounds great!

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  142. Salted caramel pretzel pops? That sounds so yummy!

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  143. I really want to try those California sun-dried peaches! Yum!!

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  144. I would love to try the Salsa Spiced Nut Mix. It sounds delicious and a good replacement for chips!

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  145. If try the South Pacific Plantains

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  146. Caramel pretzel pops for me please!

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  147. I'd love to try the sunshine chips and cheddar sourdough pretzels

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  148. What a great idea. I might have to try the same thing. The Cranberry macaroon granola sounds yummy.

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  149. I would try almost anything on the list...The ranch peas look good though..

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  150. The antioxidant boost mix looks good!

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  151. YUM! What a great service for families! The California dried peaches sound interesting. I love peaches but they are never good out of season.

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  152. southern bbq sunflower seeds? what? that sounds amazing!

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  153. southern bbq sunflower seeds? what? that sounds amazing!

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  154. So many delicious options! Blueberry almond bites get my top pick though!

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  155. Cherry berry bonanza and salted caramel pretzel pops. But it all sounds amazing!! I need better snack options to grab and go. What a great giveaway!

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  156. Peanut Butter Nom Noms? Yes, please. Also, lemon pucker pistachos....

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  157. Those baked sweet potato fries sound great!

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  158. The dark cocoa almonds and sunshine chips some good!

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  159. The Sunshine Chips look delicious!

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  160. The Sunshine Chips look delicious!

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  161. Orange Crush Granola sounds yummy!

    luv-italy [at] hotmail [dot] com

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  162. Praline pumpkin seeds yummy!!! I've been wanting to try nature box, awesome idea!

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  163. The Sunshine Chips look soooo good!!
    ~Carey

    careyf21@yahoo.com

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  164. Citrus Chipotle Chickpeas sound intriguing.

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  165. The citrus chipotle chickpeas sound awesome!

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  166. Picante Ranch Mix. YUM!!!!

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  167. How can you resist something named Peanut Butter Nom Noms?

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  168. The dark cocoa almonds look so yummy! This would be so great for my fiance who works long hours and is always looking for yummy/healthy snacks!!

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