Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports: CLOSED: Warmables Review and Giveaway (BTSC- Day 24)

Aug 24, 2009

CLOSED: Warmables Review and Giveaway (BTSC- Day 24)

The winner for this giveaway has been chosen by Random.org and is announced on this post

Honestly....is it just me or does anyone feel like schools really need to have healthier options for lunch? I know kids love pizzas and chicken nuggets but for a school lunch? A friend's son has a burger one day, a corn dog the next and some more fun food the following days....but where are the veggies and fruits? Ok, with your nuggets you will get a bowl of grapes...but honestly....where's the 'Healthy' in the overall?

Right now I bring Bunny girl home for lunch, after preschool only because I don't want her getting into an unhealthy eating routine at a young age. If I were given a choice , I would bring her home every day of her schooling phase and if she let me...even college! (But how practical would that be?)

Thanks to companies like Warmables, we have a better option....send a hot, healthy meal to school, made straight out of our kitchens!

A Warmables set comes with a pouch, a BPA free food container and a cherry pit bag (that's right a bag of cherry pits!)...oh and the spaghetti & meatballs in the picture does not come included!!

It really is very simple to use the set and as per Warmables research, if you follow all the steps mentioned below, to a tee, you will have a warm meal stored for upto 6 hours. (I haven't tried storing it for that long yet.)

Let the heating begin !

1) Fill the BPA free plastic food container at least 2/3 with food. (FYI- The container holds a child's size serving of food, i.e. about 1.9 cups. An adult size serving version will be introduced to the market soon. )
2) Heat thoroughly.
3) Heat the cherry pit bag thoroughly, making sure NOT to burn pits. Depending on your microwave this will take 45-90 seconds.
4) Put the plastic container and cotton bag of cherry pits inside the WARMABLES pouch and seal.
5) Put the WARMABLES pouch inside your child’s INSULATED lunch box (make sure it is NOT a regular metal or plastic boxes else the WARMABLES will not be able to consolidate heat and keep the food warm).

Easy peasy right? A great way to ensure your child eats a warm, HEALTHY meal while at school as well!

Buy it:

You can buy your own Warmables set for 27.95$ with free shipping, till September 15, 2009 from the site. (Purchase link) - make the most of this introductory offer! (A portion of all Warmables proceeds is donated to charities and non profit organizations.)

Win it:

One reader will win a Warmables set, complete with the food container, pouch and cherry pit bag.

Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Leave a comment, telling me your healthy food tip for a school go-er.

Additional BTSC entries:

- 2. Sign up for the Warmables newsletter and receive free tips and recipes.

- 3. Subscribe to my blog (remember you need to activate the subscription if you subscribe via email) or Follow my blog & leave a comment stating that you subscribe or follow.

- 4. Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)

- 5. Add the link to this giveaway on a Mr Linky on a blog giveaway site, forum, carnival. (leave a comment with the link)

-6. Snag my Blog button (the cute little bunny on the right!) and leave a comment with the link

- 7. Snag the Back to School Carnival button (the cute little bunny on the left!) and leave a comment with the link

This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 years and above.

1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on September 12 2009 at 10 pm Central time, so enter before that. The winner's name will be posted thereafter. Please note if the winner does not get back to me 48 hours after his/her name has been posted, I will pick a new winner.

Labels: Back to School Carnival, BTSC Giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways, Warmables

107 Comments:

At August 24, 2009 at 7:42 AM , annies home said...: I love to pack munchies such as carrot sticks, and celery rather than the normal chips
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At August 24, 2009 at 7:46 AM , annies home said...: signed up for warmables newsletter
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At August 24, 2009 at 8:28 AM , annies home said...: button on my blog at http://shopannies.blogspot.com/

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At August 24, 2009 at 9:23 AM , Anonymous said...: I many times will pack a snack mix of raisins, pretzels and almonds has protein and energy.

Nora
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At August 24, 2009 at 9:39 AM , Linda Kish said...: Fig newtons and raisins go good with a sandwich and much healthier than chips and candy.

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At August 24, 2009 at 10:05 AM , Anonymous said...: For my husband I like to pack with his "main dish" a dessert such as a fruit, yogurt or applesauce and also I make sure he gets some veggies either in the dish or as munchies like carrots and celery. Don't have a kid yet but still ahve to make sure the hubby eats healthy!
At August 24, 2009 at 10:06 AM , MommaM said...: Let the kids help pack their own lunches--let them choose from your pre-designed healthy menu. You're then teaching them to eat healthy (in a kind of pre-fabbed designed to succeed manner) and they're less likely to complain about the potato chips that are "missing" from their lunch. shreve_mary@yahoo.com
At August 24, 2009 at 12:27 PM , SavannahsSmiles said...: I like to send a buffet style lunch in a laptop lunchable container for my toddler who loves finger foods-raisins, cube cheese,grapes, turkey cubes, pretzel nuggets, etc...
At August 24, 2009 at 12:28 PM , SavannahsSmiles said...: I am a follower and have been for about 6 months. I love your blog!
At August 24, 2009 at 1:35 PM , Theresa said...: I like to do bento-style lunches with a variety of healthy foods like grapes, cherry tomatoes, whole grain crackers, & nuts.
At August 24, 2009 at 3:41 PM , Abby said...: Spray lemon juice on apples slices to keep them from going brown and yucky

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At August 24, 2009 at 3:58 PM , mverno said...: trail mix with your favorite dried fruit would work mverno@roadrunner.com
At August 24, 2009 at 6:19 PM , js22 said...: trail mix makes a great snack for school kids.

Thanks for the giveaway!
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At August 24, 2009 at 6:20 PM , js22 said...: I follow your blog on blogger -js22 .
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At August 24, 2009 at 7:29 PM , Terri said...: My kids loved string cheese or yogurt with their lunch. They thought they were dessert, they loved them so much. Also, I peeled navel oranges and put the individual sections in a sandwich bag - quick & easy to eat.
vinter@warwick.net
At August 24, 2009 at 7:35 PM , Terri said...: email subscriber & follow on blogger
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I tried to sign up for Warmables newsletter but it keeps saying my address is invalid. I'll keep trying or send them a message.
At August 24, 2009 at 9:29 PM , Bonita12 said...: My son will only eat cold lunch...I like to low sugar granola bars, applesauce, or apple slices.
At August 24, 2009 at 9:30 PM , Bonita12 said...: I'm a follower and subscriber and I love to read your site! Thanks!
At August 24, 2009 at 9:43 PM , Amanda S. said...: My healthy food tip is to pack something they'll actually eat! If I pack a healthy lunch, but they don't like it, then that's just a waste. My kids all love dried fruits, so I give them that instead of fruit snacks. :)
At August 25, 2009 at 9:57 AM , Terri said...: Yesterday, I had trouble with link, kept saying my address not valid. Yvonne at Warmables was so kind to answer my email & now I'm signed up. :-)
"We have received your newsletter registration information.
Thank you for being a part of the WARMABLES community!"

vinter@warwick.net
At August 25, 2009 at 1:09 PM , Michelle AKA blabla3269 said...: carro sticks and you cant go wrong with fruit
At August 25, 2009 at 5:57 PM , Anonymous said...: I make a homemade trail mix. The kids have no idea that it is healthy and they also get to help me make it

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At August 25, 2009 at 5:57 PM , Anonymous said...: i subscribe

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At August 25, 2009 at 5:58 PM , Anonymous said...: i have your button

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At August 25, 2009 at 7:24 PM , Nicole said...: send veggies so they dont get junk out of the snack machine.
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At August 25, 2009 at 7:42 PM , Luv to Save said...: Add fruits, cheese, or carrots sticks to lunchboxes instead of chips and cookies
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At August 25, 2009 at 7:44 PM , Luv to Save said...: signed up for Warmables newsletter-email used xxethelxx at gmail.com

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At August 26, 2009 at 12:41 AM , mogrill said...: I like trail mix with chocolate chips and bananas. Thanks for the chance.
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At August 26, 2009 at 3:57 AM , Laurie said...: Birdy bird is my favorite.

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At August 26, 2009 at 3:59 AM , Laurie said...: Sorry! Disregard my last entry - I left it on the wrong entry.
At August 27, 2009 at 12:07 PM , tatertot374 said...: I love to pack fresh veggies and dip for my kids. They love it
Thank you for the chance
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At August 28, 2009 at 12:23 PM , janetfaye said...: I like a small container of plain Yogurt and sliced tomatoes for a healthy lunch.

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At August 28, 2009 at 12:24 PM , janetfaye said...: Back To School Button:
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At August 29, 2009 at 3:31 PM , Gigi said...: My kiddo is just starting preschool, so I don't have any fabulous tips. My goal is to sneak some healthiness in there. I know i'll put fruit in there every day b/c she'll eat that. I'm worried she'll be the kid refusing to eat. thanks! ruth dot gray at gmail dot com
At August 29, 2009 at 3:39 PM , Meaghan F. said...: Yogurt or apple slices work as a good snack.
At August 30, 2009 at 6:50 AM , Danielle said...: Get them involved in the planning. Make a menu of acceptable choices for the week and let them plan what they want.

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At August 30, 2009 at 8:31 AM , Dee said...: pack fruit for lunch instead of chips and other junk!
At August 30, 2009 at 8:31 AM , Dee said...: I have your carnival button up!
At August 30, 2009 at 12:07 PM , Renee said...: My daughter loves organic French vanilla yogurt with fruit, any kind or multiple kinds, as a healthy snack.
At August 30, 2009 at 12:07 PM , Renee said...: email subscriber
At August 31, 2009 at 12:14 PM , Crunchy Green Mom - Suzanne said...: I make my own breakfast/snack bars for them. That way I know my stepson isn't getting peanuts and I know my toddlers are eating healthy snacks that *I* prepare!
At August 31, 2009 at 11:45 PM , Heather L said...: Try packing fruits and veggies instead of chips, cookies. Their yummy and nutritious.
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At August 31, 2009 at 11:46 PM , Heather L said...: I am an email subscriber.
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At September 3, 2009 at 12:53 PM , Bombtastic Belle said...: Put lots of fruit - my niece and nephew looove fruit and veggies, and milk - they go through a gallon a day!
At September 3, 2009 at 9:08 PM , GabbyLowe said...: Its hard to get kids to eat healthy but my cutting theit fruit into fun shapes it encourages then to eat

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At September 3, 2009 at 9:10 PM , GabbyLowe said...: http://twitter.com/GabbyLowe/status/3747819683

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At September 3, 2009 at 9:11 PM , GabbyLowe said...: timmiedeluca@comcast.net

signed up for warmables newsletter
At September 5, 2009 at 6:24 PM , rubynreba said...: Do not put sugar in their lunches - better for them not to have so much sugar!
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At September 5, 2009 at 6:24 PM , rubynreba said...: I am a follower
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At September 7, 2009 at 3:19 AM , Ally in WA said...: My healthy food tip for my school kids is to send fresh fruits and veggies cut up in hand-size chunks and a small container of veggie or fruit dip. I love this warmables idea though--very clever!

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At September 7, 2009 at 3:20 AM , Ally in WA said...: New follower (rubymoon/Ally)

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At September 8, 2009 at 5:01 PM , Laura K said...: Wow, I would love this! When I would pack my goddaughter's pre-school snack I would try to make healthy things fun! Carrot sticks with Hummus to dip, etc. Or low fat yogurt with granola. About once a week she would get something special, like cookies.

I used to hate eating lunch at school, this is so much better than the traditional thermos. Would love to win!

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At September 8, 2009 at 6:08 PM , Metal Momma said...: if you must back cookies, choose healthy ones like oatmeal raisin
At September 9, 2009 at 10:03 AM , c allen said...: to make my children's lunches healthier i add a fruit and a bag of baby carrorts to their lunch box. thanks clallen at ntin dot net
At September 9, 2009 at 10:05 AM , c allen said...: i signed up for the warmables weekly newsletter. thanks clallen at ntin dot net
At September 9, 2009 at 10:06 AM , c allen said...: i subscribe to your emails. thanks clallen at ntin dot net
At September 9, 2009 at 12:03 PM , jennem said...: No sweets or chips in the lunch bag! They WILL eat them first and not be hungry for anything else. I save those for supervised snacks.
Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com
At September 10, 2009 at 1:30 PM , wantsandwishes said...: Make healthy food fun. celery with nut butter and raisins (ants on a log) you can put cookies but make them oatmeal raisin, there are a lot of healthy vegan cookies and if you do juice always opt for 100% natural and organic if possible. Don't put anything that has ingredients you can't say or don't know what they are. You can make sammies and use cookie cutters in cute shapes to make them fun. The possibilities are endless. Get your kids started on veggies and fruit as early as possible and they will love them. We always started the babies on green veggies first instead of fruit, sure they make the face but then they develop the taste for green veggies early and then eat your veggies is never an issue.
At September 10, 2009 at 7:40 PM , Kim (Randominities) said...: I always wished that I could send my own hot meal to school with my daughter and lamented that they didn't have microwaves. I'd rather pay for her to use the microwave than eat their junk.

My tip would be to use an insulated cooler so you don't have to worry about the food spoiling.
At September 11, 2009 at 12:06 AM , Sonya said...: I pack a healthy lunch for son, using ice packs and an insulated lunchbox.
At September 11, 2009 at 6:11 AM , erma said...: Pack plenty of water and fruit and vegs.
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At September 11, 2009 at 10:57 AM , Unknown said...: We make bento when we can so there are lots of options and the food is fun so the kids want to eat it.
At September 11, 2009 at 10:58 AM , Unknown said...: warmables newsletter
At September 11, 2009 at 12:13 PM , degood said...: My kids beg for the fruit snack in their lunch but I think these are basically just candy and won't send them. Instead I send various types of fruit with a dip for them to use. Sometimes, I use cream cheese or yougurt as the dip. Othertimes, i use peanut or cashew butter to dip apples in. If they can dip, they seem to like the food better.
At September 11, 2009 at 12:14 PM , degood said...: I am a follower on your blog
At September 11, 2009 at 1:09 PM , LittleEagle said...: Use the 100 calorie packs available now in order to give a treat and still control the amount. sharonaquilino(at)hotmail(dot)com
At September 11, 2009 at 1:20 PM , wendy wallach said...: My healthy food tip is to keep plenty of fresh fruits on hand as a sweet alternative to cookies and candy.

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At September 11, 2009 at 1:58 PM , Happi Shopr said...: we like ants on a log (celery stuffed with peanut butter with a few raisins on top). if it has a fun or silly name, they seem to think it tastes better. :D trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
At September 11, 2009 at 2:58 PM , Mom Union said...: A healthy tip for school goers...
I have a food dehydrator which I use to make tasty snacks without the preservatives and artificial ingredients like the store bought versions.
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At September 11, 2009 at 2:59 PM , Mom Union said...: subscriber: dontaskme22(at)yahoo(dot)com
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At September 11, 2009 at 6:12 PM , Miranda Ward said...: freeze yogurt
At September 11, 2009 at 9:04 PM , Marina@EBMR said...: Amy has left a new comment on your post "Warmables Review and Giveaway (BTSC- Day 24)":

before school, model good snacking and eating behaviour so that when you pack healthy things its second nature
At September 11, 2009 at 9:13 PM , RhymeSchemesAndDaydreams said...: Include easy-to-eat fruit like grapes, blueberries, or a banana with lunches. It's great for vitamins, energy, and flavor.
At September 11, 2009 at 11:19 PM , Melanie Montgomery said...: Cheese and crackers, [the real kind] make a great little snack!

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At September 12, 2009 at 9:20 AM , Tylerpants said...: Sometimes I use hummus instead of mayo in a sandwich. That way I don't have to worry about the mayo going bad!
At September 12, 2009 at 9:21 AM , Tylerpants said...: I signed up for the Warmables newsletter!
At September 12, 2009 at 10:10 AM , lilbabypug said...: my little ones always loved raisins and granola in their lunches because they were sweet. Now with all the wonderful snack choices and lunch boxes available, my grand princess loves a yogurt in her lunch. thanks for the giveaway.
At September 12, 2009 at 11:24 AM , cman said...: I pack their lunches so I know what they're getting!
At September 12, 2009 at 12:17 PM , Missa said...: I pack cut up fresh fruit in plain yogurt!
At September 12, 2009 at 1:03 PM , Unknown said...: I try to pack healthy treats, such as fruits or a sunbutter sandwich cut out into fun shapes like trains or dinosaur's using cookie cutters.
At September 12, 2009 at 1:05 PM , Unknown said...: Signed up for Warmables Newsletter!
At September 12, 2009 at 1:06 PM , Unknown said...: I subscribe to your blog.
At September 12, 2009 at 3:02 PM , Kathy P said...: i usually make a baggie of carrot sticks in with the lunch :)
At September 12, 2009 at 3:02 PM , trixx said...: If I do give my daughter chips, I make sure it's baked chips. She barely knows the difference. trixpixel(at)gmail.com
At September 12, 2009 at 3:03 PM , Kathy P said...: following your blog as klp1965
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At September 12, 2009 at 3:03 PM , trixx said...: I am a follower!
At September 12, 2009 at 3:04 PM , trixx said...: I signed up for the Warmables newsletter. trixpixel(at)gmail.com
At September 12, 2009 at 5:54 PM , memetu said...: Drink plenty of water "intelligent hydration".
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At September 12, 2009 at 6:14 PM , Dawn Reid said...: Trail mix and fresh veggies are what I pack
At September 12, 2009 at 6:14 PM , ZESTYWONDERLAND said...: FREEZE YOGURT & PUT IN LUNCHES.BY NOON THEY WILL BE STILL ALITTLE ICEY & REALLY GOOOD!
At September 12, 2009 at 6:15 PM , ZESTYWONDERLAND said...: SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW!
At September 12, 2009 at 6:19 PM , ZESTYWONDERLAND said...: I subscribed to Warmables newsletter
At September 12, 2009 at 6:38 PM , alwayshopeful said...: we always add fresh fruit and or veggie slices to compliment their meals and both boys love it....

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At September 12, 2009 at 6:41 PM , alwayshopeful said...: email subber
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At September 12, 2009 at 7:19 PM , Candie L said...: I like to bring vegetables (carrots and celery). Thank you

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At September 12, 2009 at 9:00 PM , Nancy S. said...: Mix fruit and yogurt for a fruit salad that tastes like a dessert.
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At September 12, 2009 at 9:01 PM , Nancy S. said...: I follow your blog.
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At September 12, 2009 at 9:32 PM , lilyk said...: My healthy food tip for a school go-er is to eat fruit and vegetables for snacks instead of junk food.
At September 12, 2009 at 9:35 PM , lilyk said...: I subscribed to your blog.
At September 12, 2009 at 9:37 PM , lilyk said...: I signed up for the Warmables newsletter.
At September 12, 2009 at 9:42 PM , Donna said...: Send fresh fruit.
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At September 12, 2009 at 9:43 PM , Donna said...: I signed up for their newsletter.
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At September 12, 2009 at 9:43 PM , Donna said...: subscriber
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At September 12, 2009 at 9:52 PM , /\Heather/\ said...: Sometimes the school lunch is healthier than the lunch bag (based on some of the things I see parents send to school).

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