Hey guys it’s Lauren! We recently teamed up with Hiya, the best-selling multivitamin for kids, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Every Fall, I get a little anxious going into the “sick” season, especially post-pandemic. We all want our kids to stay healthy and best equip them to fight off all the germs, right?! This children’s vitamin is packed with all the goodness. Hiya is a super powered eco-friendly chewable made with a blend of 12 organic fruits and vegetables. And, there’s zero grams of sugar in them, ZERO!!! (You can’t find that in a kids vitamin anywhere else.)
The flavor is great (though my kids do prefer some colors over the others!) and I just love knowing that I’m not giving them “junk” fillers. It’s sweetened with monk fruit and is still a chewable, which makes it totally doable for kids – and has 15 essential vitamins getting kids everything they need! So, no need to stress when you feel like you aren’t hitting all the food groups in their diet, I’ve felt super confident that Hiya is filling in any gaps that we have.
Not only that, but Hiya’s a subscription. So, you can have it at your front door before you even run out (#gamechanger with helping you keep up on healthier habits). I’ve found this to be super helpful as a busy parent… I always have the best intentions but sometimes just forget to restock when we run out – which leaves gaps in our health regimen. So, I’ve loved that it’s just done for me.
Another super cute feature I have to tell you about – my kids loved receiving their own sleek, glass bottle. Each came with stickers to customize their bottles just the way they wanted! The kids have had a lot of fun having their own bottle and even go as far to keep it in their own special spot (cute!). It’s a fun way for them to remember their daily vitamin, and gives them a little bit of personal accountability which I’m all for!
Hiya was created by two parents looking for a better option for their kids. When seeing so much sugar in each multivitamin on the market, they went to work creating their own. They partnered with the best pediatricians, scientists, and nutrition experts to deliver a nutrient-dense chewable that tastes great without all the junk found in other vitamins. I love knowing parents are behind this product, with their best interest at heart. Hiya’s a must try. I’ll admit I have been lazy at times not keeping up on vitamins for my kids. But I love that this product is a monthly subscription, affordable and best of all full of CLEAN ingredients for my kids.
Go check it out! Head over to www.hiyahealth.com – Right now, Hiya is offering 50% off your first order to help support immunity. And let us know what you think! Thank goodness we’ve stayed healthy so far this season… knock on wood! xo
Hey guys! Sarah here, excited to tell you about a new meal delivery service that I recently found (which I’ve been loving!). If you’ve listened to our show then you’ve probably heard me say more than once how much I struggle in the kitchen – and how I can feel very overwhelmed with everything from the grocery shopping to the actual execution of meals. You’ve also heard me say that I’m trying hard to make better decisions when it comes to my food intake and how I really do feel so much better when I’m eating less processed, cleaner ingredients. And let’s be real – it’s hard to find those things when you’re looking for a quick solution… hence, why I was falling back on takeout so often.
In our episode this week (ep. 138) you heard us chat about Freshly, but I wanted to expand on it a little here. And give you a little more info about the subscription service I’ve been using. For years now, I’ve tossed around the idea of using a delivery meal service… as a podcast listener myself I’ve heard countless ads over the years for other brands but for whatever reason I just never pulled the trigger.
Well, cut to about a month ago – I was feeling really frustrated and beat down with my own personal meal options. As a full-time working mom I was finding myself running to the local taco joint way too often to grab a quick bite for lunch. (And then regretting it shortly after). So, after researching a few different brands, I ended up going with Freshly to give me some healthier lunch options. And here’s why I chose them above the rest:
1.) I loved that their meals were prepared FRESH and are never frozen. I was legit blown away to see the meals delivered on dry ice to my front door with the instructions to refrigerate and enjoy that week. And I have to say… HANDS DOWN the fresh (not frozen) option is the way to go. It tastes sooooo much better (go figure!).
2.) The service is really flexible. The Freshly subscription service is super flexible which I’ve totally appreciated and their website is user-friendly. I’ve been able to do my weekly meal planning in 5 minutes on their website and it’s just been a gamechanger. Having the ability to make these healthier decisions ahead of time for my week has really helped.
3.) And finally, I’ve totally saved money! OK, hear me out… I know what you’re saying… “it’s pricey”, “it’s so much cheaper to shop and do your own meal prep” – but guys, for me this has been such a more economical route. It’s stopped me from overbuying at the grocery store and more importantly wasting food! Because my Freshly meals are delivered ready to go and involve nothing on my end – you literally don’t need much more at the grocery store for the week. Both my husband and I have been eating them now and and it’s stopped our reliance on takeout for lunch (which has saved major $$$) and my waistline is totally thanking me. Ha! We still grocery shop for our weekday family dinners and like to eat together as a family then. But, if you work outside the home (or even for your husband) you should seriously consider this.
So, as we’re heading into the new year, maybe give this some consideration. We have a great deal going with Freshly right now where you can save $15 off any Freshly meal plan for the 1st four weeks using code MOMVOICE15AFF. So, go check it out here and tell us what you think! xo
Happy Wednesday! We got a lot of requests for the chore charts I showed on Instagram – so here you go! A free download that you can use for your family.
But first, a little overview of how we’ve been using them successfully in my home…
Each child has their own, personalized Daily Chore Chart. In the version I’ve provided, you can write your child’s name on the top-right of the paper and then list the chores along the left-hand side.
Here’s How We Use the Daily Chore Chart
Each morning, my kids have 3 chores to do before school or tv/play on the weekends. Those are:
Make Bed
Brush Teeth
a little task around the house
These are things that each child is responsible for in the morning and something that I feel like they can do successfully. We hang these charts on the wall outside of their bedrooms so they can check them off throughout the week. (And they find SO MUCH satisfaction out of crossing off the days!)
The Daily Chore Chart, customized for each child.
The first chore each child is asked to do each day is make their bed!
Sarah’s 6 year old boy has taken to it the most
The Family Chore Chart is used to do family chores around the house… or chose that we all benefit from. I rotate these out from week to week depending on the needs of our home. Some of my common house chores are:
Unloading the dishwasher
Loading the dishwasher
Checking the mail
Taking out the trash
Checking the dog’s food/water
Walking the dog
Vacuuming the family room
(Just to name a few!)
A Couple More Tips:
So, feel free to download these and use them for your family! They’re pretty flexible and can be used for a variety of ages. xo – Sarah
Download & Save the FAMILY CHORE CHART: Click Here
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