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Tropical Relief from the Winter Blues from Del Monte (Giveaway!)

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The Del Monte products, information, gift pack, and gift card have been provided by Del Monte. But all thoughts and opinions are my own, as always! 

I know that not everyone in the entire country has snow piled up in their yard, but a good chunk of us do, myself included. We got 5 inches here in Chattanooga, an amount that is pretty debilitating to a city in the South. We’ve had snow quite a few times this winter, and let me tell you, the novelty of it has worn off. I’m OVER IT. And I can only imagine how those of you who got 12-18 inches (or more!) this week feel about it.

My kids have been stuck in the house quite a bit this week (we don’t own snow suits, so trips outside to play in the snow don’t last very long). I’ve blown through a lot of our stockpiled craft projects and coloring books and every imaginary game I can think of. My kids knew I was running out of ideas, so Darah suggested that we “play in the pantry.” Which really just means, “Let’s EAT ALL THE THINGS!”

Del Monte To the Rescue

Del Monte Mango-Pineapple Fruit Cup Snacks

Fortunately, there actually was something tucked away that brightened all of our spirits: a taste of the tropics from Del Monte! We’ve really enjoyed the Mango Pineapple Fruit Cup Snacks. I usually have these on hand for road trips, or for occasions when Darah begs to have a “packed lunch” like the kids who get to stay past noon at her school (true story…she feels deprived for not having her food presented to her in a lunch box). But if ever there was a time when we needed something tropical, it was this week!

del monte fruit burst squeezers

And when the snow does finally thaw and we get to head back out into civilization, I’ve got my purse stocked with Del Mont Fruit Burst Squeezers. It never fails that my kids tell me they are hungry as soon as we back out of our driveway, and I’m guessing some of you out there have the same experience with your kiddos. Have you seen the Fruit Burst Squeezers on the shelves? I found some at my local Walmart.

I like that both of these Del Monte products leave High Fructose Corn Syrup out of their recipes. They are a very easy way for me to get a serving of fruit in my kids’ tummies, and the girls think of them as special treats. Win/win!

And speaking of winning….

Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win 2 Del Monte VIP coupons for free products, as well as a $25 Walmart gift card!

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  10. I like the Del Monte cut green beans. I buy them often, and I usually make green bean casserole with them. The whole family loves them.

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  45. I really like the Del Monte single serve cups of Pineapple Tidbits in 100% Juice. They make great snacks for my kids.

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  67. I like their low salt canned veggies. I also see they have a mango pineapple fruit cup that I haven’t seen in our local store yet. May have to search that one out!

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  88. I must say the Del Monte Fruitburst fruit pouches are my savior. I can keep them in my baby bag and they are loved both by baby and my 7 year old!

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  96. I’ve loved everything I’ve tried from Del Monte so far. I really want to try the superfruit cups. I’ve seen them but never bought them. They look tasty!

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    • And I have never in my 34 years on Earth bought snow boots–until THIS year, for my oldest daughter! I think the south has seen enough snow for one year 🙂

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  106. Oh we love the Del Monte Fruit Cup® Snacks No Sugar Added Mandarin Oranges! We get these all the time, they are always so good!

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  113. I want to try the Del Monte® Fruit Burst®Squeezers. I live have fruit options! It seems like fresh fruit goes bad so fast!

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  167. We love all the varieties of fruit cups for Hubz’ lunch. I haven’t tried the Fruit Burst pouches,yet, but they look perfect for the grands.

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    • and p.s. sometimes i do the “packed lunch” thing at home because it tickles the kids’ fancy! my son now eats breakfast (because of motion sickness) and a snack in his twice a week 2.5 hour speech therapy school. i think all he does is eat there, and he loves pouches. i’m going to find some of those squeezers. i asked him his favorite thing about school and he says “EAT”

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