It’s Friday!
::throws confetti into the air and smiles with eyes shut as it rains down::
Hailey and I took a little road trip and are spending some time hanging out with Nana, Papa John (that’s what my dad is called… just try to tell me that you don’t love it) and Great Grandma Betty (she is pretty great). We went to dinner last night and I enjoyed a phenomenal arugula, goat cheese and watermelon salad.
Pretty, no? Furthermore I enjoyed it peacefully while my mom walked Hailey around introducing her to all her friends (and some strangers, too). It’s a shame she isn’t the least bit proud of her grandbaby
I love watching the two of them together. And I won’t lie, being able to wog without the stroller is a nice change of pace, too.
Say hello to a tiny Koda in the background!
Luckily Hailey adjusts well being in new places. Heck, the girl adjusts well to anywhere with this many pacis.
I also lucked out on the drive down. After a nap, Hailey giggled to Koda and chatted with herself for the remainder of the 4 hour drive. We made great time and it helped that I didn’t have to stop for food thanks to this Raw Walnut Banana bar.
CORE Foods sent me a few of their Defender Bars to try out. They’re pretty unique! They are made with whole, raw, organic ingredients and are perishable (meaning they need to be refrigerated). I have mine in the freezer and grabbed one on my way out. About an hour later it was ready to be consumed. I was so impressed with how filling the bar was and for how long it held me over. Plus, what’s not to love with such an impressive ingredient list.
Want to try them for yourself?
CORE Foods is giving away a sample pack to one Healthy Slice of Life Reader. To enter, do one or all of the following:
1) Like CORE Foods on facebook (and leave a comment saying you did)
2) Follow CORE Foods on twitter (and leave a comment saying you did)
3) Leave a comment saying why you’d like to try CORE Foods
Contest ends Sunday, August 12 at 11:00pm.
Have a great weekend!
Kylee says
I would love to try these bars because I am always on the lookout for good tasting, healthy, and filling snacks!
Susan @ Real Life Travels says
CK calls one of his papas; Papa Joe 😉
Michelle G. says
Just curious… do you feel weird taking pictures of your food at restaurants? Do the servers ever look at you funny? Do you tell people that it’s for a blog?
Brittany says
I definitely felt odd at first, but now it’s so routine that it doesn’t phase me. If they inquire or look at me funny, I explain that I write a blog and they often get a kick out of it! Other times, I just giggle at the funny looks I get. 🙂
Lee says
I’d like to try the bar. Oops, I wrote “bear.”
Nikki says
I’d love to try those bars…always looking for something quick that will hold you over for a good amount of time!
Jessie says
i love the fact that they are raw and organic!
Jessie says
Liked Core on facebook
Jessie says
following core on twitter 🙂
Brittney says
I followed Core Foods on Twitter!
Kelly says
I liked CORE on Facebook.
Kelly says
I followed CORE on Twitter.
Kelly says
I’d love to try anything new and healthy and I have not tried CORE yet, looking FWD to it!
Hanna A. says
As a nursing mama of two who works full time, I’m always on the lookout for nutritious meals that I can grab and go! I’m also the wife of a firefighter, so every 48 hours I’m basically a single parent! Quick and healthy meals are lifesavers :o)
Catherine says
I would love to try out the CORE bars. I checked out their website and the ingredients sound very nourishing. I have been given a recent diagnosis of gluten intolerant so the fact that these bars are gluten free makes them even more appealing. Thanks for the opportunity!
Layne says
Liked COREY bars on FB!
Layne says
Followed CORE bars on twitter!
Layne says
I always love a good bar, esp one that is filling for on the go meals! Would love to try CORE bars!
Darbi says
I am a firm believer in whole, natural foods. These bars sound right up my alley!
Urban Wife says
I love anything healthy to snack on! That’s why I would love to give these bars a try.
christina says
Oooh awesome giveaway! I liked them on facebook
Tanya @ Vegan Faith says
These might be nice saved in the freezer until after the baby comes…so there is my entry #1 and because these look so great you will be getting 2 more comments from me 🙂
Tanya @ Vegan Faith says
I follow Core on facebook.
christina says
I’m following on twitter. 🙂
Tanya @ Vegan Faith says
I also follow them on Twitter…thanks Brittany!
christina says
I want to try a CORE foods bar bc the Walnut Banana bar sounds awesome!
Danica @ It's Progression says
I love that the CORE Foods are organic and vegan!
Giselle Schroer says
I love finding new bars that have raw organic ingredients. I would love to try a CORE bar and the walnut banana bar sounds delish!
Danica @ It's Progression says
I now ‘like’ CORE Foods on Facebook!
Danica @ It's Progression says
I’m following CORE Foods on Twitter! (@Danica_ipnp)
Mariell @ HealthyPantz says
My snack drawer at work is always in need of a new healthy bar. Would love to try Core bars out!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
I haven’t had any CORE Foods, but I love any type of bars, so any of them would be good!
Miranda @ Biting Life says
I liked Core on Facebook.
Miranda @ Biting Life says
I followed Core on Twitter.
Rebecca says
I always struggle to find tasty, healthy snacks and this sounds great!
Krista says
I’m not picky, I would try them all! I loooove bars!
Shannon says
Just liked them on FB! And looked on their website. Love their product offerings – I’ve been looking for something like this!
Lauren B. says
I’d like to try them simply because you said they are worth trying! Your suggestions have never steered me wrong in the past! Case in point: I am in love with my Snoogle! 🙂
alli says
haven’t tried the goat cheese/watermelon combo yet but i’ve seen it a bunch on various blogs- i’ll have to try it soon!
i liked their FB page. i love me a tasty and filling bar….that’s why i’d love to try it 🙂
Jen@HealthyFoodandFamily says
Liked them on Facebook
Jen@HealthyFoodandFamily says
Following on Twitter
Mary says
I would love a Cora bar because it is sugar free . . .and that is such a rarity among meal/energy bars!!!
Carol says
I would LOVE to try CORE bars because I am a busy mom who eats breakfast in the car on the way to work….with a LONG hour drive…..and right now, my bar of choice is a LUNA bar, which is yummy but has a longer ingredient list than I’d like.
Emily says
I’ve been looking for a healthy meal bar for a while now. I’d love to try CORE and find out if they are available near me in California!
Emily says
I’d like to try the CORE bar because I’ve been trying to up my raw foods intake and I miss quick snack bars.
Heather @ girlyeverafter says
I liked Core Foods
Heather @ girlyeverafter says
I followed Core Foods on Twitter
Heather @ girlyeverafter says
I would love to try Core foods for a healthy bar with great ingredients that can hold me over on very busy days of work and running errands.
Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says
Kind of obsessed of the photo of H sucking a paci AND holding one. Haha.
Tracy says
I liked CORE on FB
Tracy says
I’m following CORE on Twitter!
Tracy says
I’d like to try CORE bars! I just noticed them at Whole Foods yesterday and a friend asked me at the gym this morning if I have tried them!
Jessica says
First, those ladybug pajamas are way too cute! Second, I’d love to try those bars because I have the hardest time finding on the go snacks! I get tired of resorting to fruit all the time and don’t always have homemade snacks on hand to grab!
Jessica says
I am also following CORE Foods on Twitter….
Jessica says
And liked them on Facebook. 🙂
Sarah says
I like them on Facebook!
Sarah says
I am following CORE foods on Twitter:-).
Sarah says
I’d love to win CORE foods bars because I love that they are made of real, thoughtfully-produced food.
Kristin says
I would like to try CORE foods because I’m a busy new mama who is nursing and I’m a big fan of bars as snacks and even on occasion a meal when I’m on the run. I love Kind bars, cliff bars and cliff z bars…. I’m always looking for new bars with whole foods!
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
Watermelon and goat cheese? Perfect together.
Em says
I’d like to try core bars because I usually rush out the door to get to class and they would make a perfect on the go breakfast!!!
JenRD says
I’d like to try them, they look delish and healthy! Also liked them on Facebook!
Amanda says
I’m always looking to try new vegan/vegetarian options. These sound great!
Tara @ A Daily Dose of Fit says
I love trying new bars out…I work at a gym, and have a little one to take care of, so quick and easy snacks are a must in my house.
jodie says
Id like to try them because there really aren’t many wholesome bars out there!
Nicole @Apples and Arteries says
I’m following CORE Foods on Twitter.
Nicole @Apples and Arteries says
I’d like to try the CORE Foods bars because I’m always in need of a meal on the go. Looks like a great product–healthy, high in protein and fiber, low in sugar and no bad stuff!
lori says
I am following core foods on twitter!
lori says
I would like to try these as a perfect afternoon/ pre workout snack at work!
Kayla says
i’d love to try it since i’ve never even seen those bars where i live!
Therese says
I’m in grad school and working 12 hour shifts. I’d love to try CORE foods for a good gluten-free option on-the-go!
Alaina says
Would love to try these. I love adding new healthy variety to my meals!
Alaina says
Like on FB!
Alaina says
Follow on Twitter!
Danielle says
I’d love to try CORE Foods bars because I’m always on the lookout for healthy, on-the-go meal options!
Rebecca says
They sound awesome!
emily s says
Yum! Sounds delicious – liked on Facebook!
Britt says
I love trying new bars and these look great!
Suzanne says
I am always on the lookout for easy to grab, healthy food!
Suzanne says
Following CORE Foods on FB.