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Macaroni Kid Back-to-School Party & Park Play Recap

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By Amie Esposito, Publisher, Canton-Woodstock-Cumming Macaroni Kid August 24, 2016
Back-to-School can be a time of stress with new schedules and more on our plates with sports, homework, and tight schedules. This past weekend we hosted a Back-to-School park playdate to hopefully de-stress from the first couple of weeks, connect with the community and have some fun before the craziness gets "real". 


Snacks and fun products were provided from our sponsors Bob's Red Mill, LEGO Bags and Slammers Snacks


Bob's Red Mill has been providing organic, healthy selections for years. The individual Oatmeal on-the-go cups are perfect for mornings, especially the rushed ones when the kids just don't want to get up.

In four great gluten-free flavors- Apple & Cinnamon, Blueberry & Hazelnut, Classic and Brown Sugar & Maple. All with Flax Seed & Chia, they provide a kick of protein and whole grains. Just add hot water and it's ready to eat in minutes. Mmmmmm



Slammers Snacks from Go Gourmet is the leader in premium pouched snacks with bold new flavors that are appealing to even the "older crowd". A missed market in the squeeze pouch snacks, Slammers closes that gap and offers flavors that please any age palate. 


Slammers Snacks are a healthy, convenient option for active, high-energy kids packed with superfoods, fruits + veggies and protein. Available in the following flavors:

  • CREAMY BANANA CHOCOLATE (new*) contains seven grams of protein adding to the delicious blend of organic bananas, organic sweet potatoes, coconut cream and organic cocoa
  • WATERMELON KIWI BURST + 7 grams of protein – strawberry, kiwi, watermelon, apple, banana & beet
  • POMEGRANATE GRAPE CRUSH + 7 grams of protein – grape, pomegranate, coconut, apple, banana & purple carrot
  • AWESOME – bananas, blueberries, strawberries, beets, acai, amaranth (a highly nutritious gluten-free grain)
  • CHILL’N – bananas, blueberries, butternut squash, Greek yogurt & yumberry
  • EPIC – mangoes, bananas, oranges, carrots, Greek yogurt & real vanilla
  • PUMPED – bananas, pineapple, mangoes, ancient grains, butternut squash, cinnamon

Pick up Slammers Snacks at Target, Kroger and Walmart. 



LEGO Bags were a the talk of the party with boys and girls. With so many color, design and shape options it's no wonder these bags were the coveted item at our back-to-school event. 


We held a drawing and 2 of our lucky kiddos got to take one of these awesome bags home. Congrats to these two! Aren't they just adorable? 


LEGO Bags come in tons of styles such as:
  • LEGO® Chima 
  • LEGO® City 
  • LEGO® Friends 
  • LEGO® Iconic 
  • LEGO® Movie 
  • LEGO® NEXO KNIGHTS 
  • LEGO® NINJAGO® 
  • and even Halloween styles

LEGO Bags are PVC, phthalate, lead and toxin free. With ergonomically padded shoulder straps, roomy main zipper compartments, easy access side pockets to store water bottles, and reflective strips, LEGO Bags also offer durability all parents come to expect with the LEGO name. 

Shop the LEGO Bags Back-to-School 30% off sale for a limited time. 




*Disclaimer: I was provided with product and/or compensation for the facilitation of this review however all opinions are my own.