Back-to-school is busy. We’re here to make the fun part easy. From kid-approved finds and free samples to crafts, activities, and playdates that practically plan themselves—we did the homework so you don’t have to.
We did the taste-testing and here are four picks we're packing, freezing, and serving up this fall to make feeding kids one less thing on the to-do list. Stop by this September to sample some of our favorite finds for busy school days.
For days that move fast.
There's a particular kind of day where everyone's shoes are on the wrong feet and the clock is not cooperating. Little Spoon exists for exactly that — nutritious pouches, ready-to-heat meals, and snacks that come together in the time it takes to grab a backpack off the hook or load the kids into the car.
🌟 Why we love it: Tested for over 500 potential toxins and contaminants, with 100+ ingredients banned outright under their own standards — safety screening most snack brands don't bother with.
Try an Oat Bake Bar for free in-store from now through Sept 17
Little gummies. Big wins.
Vital Pals Superfood Gummies are a kid-approved gummy that packs a whole lot of good stuff into one easy snack pack.
🌟 Why we love it: One single-serve snack pack delivers 100% of the daily value of ten vitamins and minerals, derived from a superfood blend of sixteen fruits and vegetables.
Try a sample for free in-store every weekend through Sept 30.
The veggie-packed option they'll actually eat.
By 3:15 they're starving, the backpack's still on one shoulder, and snack time can't happen fast enough. Enter a dinosaur made of real broccoli and potato — gone in about four bites. They think it's just a fun shape. We know it's basically a vegetable in disguise. Everybody wins.
🌟 Why we love it: Over 30 years making vegetable-forward food, a short ingredient list led by real ingredients, and zero meat.
Try a sample for free in-store from now through Sept 30.
A high-five moment, no strings attached.
Recess in the sun, a bike ride around the block, one more inning before dinner, some days just call for something cold. JonnyPops come in a variety of magical flavors ready whenever the moment (or the thermometer) says so.
🌟 Why we love it: Free from artificial dyes and made in a peanut-free facility. Organic, gluten-free, and vegan options available.
