Can you believe it's back to school time again, already? Summertime always flies by way too fast! I'm sure many of you have been busy sending your little ones off to school, or packing up your older kids as they head off to college. This can be an exciting time of year and sometimes also a bit hectic and stressful. What we moms need are ways to make going back to school as easy and simple as possible.

Many moms are becoming more health conscious and like to offer their kids healthy alternatives for lunch and snacks. Sometimes this can be a real challenge in this world of fast food, and foods that are over-processed with too many chemicals.  Whole Foods Market provides an array of organic, natural foods that can help moms send their kids back to school with confidence in what they're eating. They offer so many delicious healthy options for meals and snacks alike.


I went to our local Whole Foods Market, in search of some yummy snacks for Isaac that are handy and healthy. I like to make little snack bags to carry in the car and his backpack so that whether he needs something with his lunch or if we're on the go - he can always reach for something tasty and nutritious.

Come along with me on my recent trip to Whole Foods, in search of healthy snacks....Watch my video, which is featured on the Facebook Page for our local Whole Foods Market  http://www.facebook.com/WholeFoodsMarketPalatine.

When you visit the Whole Foods Facebook Page on the "Back to School" Tab - Be sure to enter your email in the Weekly Special Sign-Up featured there - to be entered to win a $500 Whole Foods Gift Card!!

About the Whole Foods Market Store we Visited:
We found ample parking, a clean and well-lit store. Aisles are marked well and it was easy to find what we needed. We noticed many items on sale, a fabulous hot food bar, bakery and deli departments. They had miniature shopping carts for kids and staff was helpful and friendly. We are very impressed with the Whole Foods Palatine IL store!

More info on some of the snacks we found at Whole Foods & Featured in the video:

• Annie's Organic Pretzel Bunnies - Certified organic, made with wheat flour - they're so delicious and cute!
• Annie's Organic Spelt Pretzel Bunnies - Also cute & tasty with a blend of organic spelt & wheat flour for nutty flavor.
• EnviroKidz Gorilla Munch Cereal - naturally sweet & crunchy. We like it for breakfast and to just eat dry as a snack!
• Horizon Organic Colby Cheese Sticks - One of the best cheese sticks I've tasted. Wonderful texture and so flavorful. Love them!

My video was also featured on these other Whole Foods Market Facebook pages:
http://www.facebook.com/WholeFoodsMarketRiverForest
http://www.facebook.com/WholeFoodsMarketSauganash
http://www.facebook.com/WholeFoodsSchaumburg
http://www.facebook.com/wfmwheaton
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whole-Foods-Market-Willowbrook/102781769596
http://www.facebook.com/wholefoodsmarket.Hinsdale
http://www.facebook.com/wfmchi
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whole-Foods-Market-Deerfield/112971536365
http://www.facebook.com/WFMEVANSTON
http://www.facebook.com/wholefoodsnpv
http://www.facebook.com/wholefoodsnbk
http://www.facebook.com/WholeFoodsMarketAnnArbor
http://www.facebook.com/WholeFoodsMarket.MetroDetroit
http://www.facebook.com/WholeFoodsMarketLakeCalhoun
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whole-Foods-Market-St-Paul/107741135641
http://www.facebook.com/wfmyorkville
http://www.facebook.com/wfmoakville

Disclosure:  I received a compact video camera for use in making this promotional/review video. In exchange for my ideas on Back to School healthy snacks and my experience I also receive a WFM gift certificate. I was not required to provide a positive review - this is my own honest opinion and experience. Results/experiences may vary. Please read manufacturer food packages for nutritional and ingredient information.