Eleanor took fairy ballet classes through the park district for a little while, which consisted of an adorable group of little girls in ballerina outfits and wings, wandering around in a loose circle to classical music. I’m not sure how much she learned, but who cares? She liked it and had fun. She wasn’t taking any classes for a while because we spent the summer up in Wisconsin while we were between houses, but a couple of months ago, she brought up those dance classes again, asking if she could take more lessons. She didn’t want to do fairy ballet though — that’s for babies. She wanted to do ninja ballet, which sounds like an awesome (albeit nonexistent) fusion. Brandon and I explained that she could take ninja/karate lessons or dance, but not both, and she chose the ninja path.
Eleanor came with me to watch a class before signing up. We both liked what we saw, and she had her first karate lesson last month. The only problem is that her day at nursery school ends fifteen minutes before her karate lessons start. Twice a week, I pick her up ten minutes early so that she can get changed into her uniform before getting her winter gear on. She’s super-proud of her uniform, and I’m sure it helps that her school friends ooh and ahh over it. “Eleanor, you’re shirt is great!” “Eleanor, is that your karate uniform? Cool!” She feels rather chuffed with herself.
On days when she has lessons after school, she’s gone from lunch until dinner time, so we’ve talked about how she needs good food to fuel her body for a busy day. It must have stuck with her because after an energetic and successful round of kicks one day, she bowed low, and respectfully told her teacher, “I ate a taco.”
The kids eat a small snack at school each day, but Eleanor often needs a little something before her lesson too. We’ve been trying out NatureBox for snacks at home, and I usually carry a bag with me in my purse for the kids. They’re good, wholesome snacks (no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors, and no high fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated oils, or trans fats), and Eleanor refers to the Blueberry Almond Bites as her “karate snacks.” The bags each have 3-5 servings, and I like that we can put a subscription on auto-pilot and receive the same thing each time, or switch it up and try new flavors. You can also choose what size you want to arrive monthly from NatureBox: Deluxe Snacker (5 bags), Happy Snacker (10 bags) and Smart Snacker (20 bags), with free shipping in the US (or $1.97 to Alaska and Hawaii).
Of course, we’re enjoying the snacks here at home too. (Those Sweet Blueberry Almonds are so good!)
Win a Deluxe Snacker Subscription
If you’d like to try NatureBox, they’re offering a discount for new customers, 50% off your first box of any size, using the code LOVELY. They’re also giving away two free 6-month Deluxe Snacker subscriptions here to two winners! The giveaway is open until midnight CST, January 23, to US readers only, and you must have a US shipping address. To enter, take a look at the snacks NatureBox offer, then leave a comment below with the one you’d like to try. Good luck!
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239 responses to “Karate Snacks”
Baked sweet potato fries :) Yum.
Oh wow, karate/ninja class sounds so much cooler than ballet class. I hope I don’t meet Eleanor in a dark alley someday. ;)
They have so many goodies to choose from! I would love to try the french toast granola, it sounds delicious!
The blueberry figgy bars look great. My son would love them!
The mighty mix looks yummy!
The Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Pumpkin Seeds sound so yummy! We are thinking about trying Karate with our 4 yr old son. We need to go watch a class!
Those praline pumpkin seeds have my mouth watering!
Ooooh, I can’t pick just one! The sea salt and cracked pepper pumpkin seeds look delicious. So do the baked sweet potato fries! And the baked citrus chipotle chickpeas! Too many to choose, so I might as well stop there.
xo
Maria Anne
The chipotle maple almonds look scruuuuumpppptttttious!
Chili lime pistachios. I need to do a better job of planning my snacks throughout the day to keep me out of the office candy bowl.
I don’t think there is room to post the ones I would like to try! All the nuts look delicious, and the guacamole bits look awesome as well!
The French Toast Granola! Oh. My. Word. :)
The blueberry figgy bars look awesome!!
The Lemon Meringue Waffles sound yummy, and I am a sucker for peaches so the Dried California Peaches also look great!
We’re trying to eat more vegan meals/snacks over here and I love how easy they make it to search by that option! I think I’d have to try the chipotle chickpeas!
The Mighty Mix looks soooo good. I think I’d like that for my CrossFitting days. :)
Eleanor looks great in her uniform. Way to go on the healthy snacks, too!
All of these would be great for snacking at work! But the peanut butter nom noms look so good!
Any pumpkin seeds. Yum!! I also think I want to take karate! :)
“I had a taco”! Ha, I love that so much! Glad Eleanor is having fun. Kick some ass, kid!
The Vanilla Macaroon Granola looks delish!
Oh man, they all look so good. I’d really like to try the flax fortune cookies or the cocoa waffle wafers!
Oh wow, everything looks amazing! I’m having a hard time deciding between the salted caramel pretzel pops and the dark cocoa almonds. The sriracha roasted cashews look awesome, too!
Lemon Tea Biscuits look awesome!
The blueberry figgy bars look so good
dark chocolate berry trail mix looks awesome!
The salt & pepper pumpkin seeds and rice crackers look delicious, but I actually exclaimed ‘Oh figs!’ out loud when I saw the dried figs. I love figs and they are so hard to find fresh in Chicago. Oh, figs! It sounds like I’m trying not to curse!
lemon tea biscuits. yum!
pretty much anything they called “stix” looked amazing. also dried peach slices and honey crisps
I’ve always wondered about these snacks! And I would love to try the Honey Mustard Dippin’ Stixs!
Those garden tomato crunchies look so good! Such a crazy mix of flavors!
Wow those look great. Sadly for those of us with kids with food allergies that company is not a good fit from their FAQ “All of our snacks are currently processed in a facility that may also process wheat, milk, eggs, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, and seeds” :(
Looks like I will continue to have to make all snacks at home or buy high priced safe snacks to get a respite from the kitchen.
Roasted kettle kernels, all day long. (PS, Eleanor is the coolest!)
Sriracha roasted cashews please!
The garden tomato crunchies and the avacado bites look amazing.
Dark Chocolate Berry Trail Mix YUM! thanks for the chance to try it out.
It’s a toss up between the blueberry nom noms and the honey mesquite almonds!
Ooh, all of the dried fruit and berries sound yummy — especially the peaches and the cherry berry bonanza.
The cashew power clusters look tasty!
Yum! I’d love to try the french toast granola!
I love that Eleanor is taking karate! My brother and I both took karate growing up (all the way to black belt) and we both have so many happy memories from our lessons.
The NatureBox snacks all look AMAZING, but I think the Roasted Garlic Pumpkin Seeds have me literally salivating. ;)
The dark cocoa almonds look yummy!
Mmmm! They all look good don’t they. Umm…how about the wild blueberry flax granola. That looks pretty good! Thank you!
Salted Caramel Pretzel Pops, please! Sweet+Salty=Perfection!
Dark cocoa almonds! Mmmmm….
Seriously?! Siracha Roasted Cashews?! umm…YUM!!!! I would totally eat everything myself!
Lemon Pucker Pistachios! Yummy!
all the spiced nuts and dried fruits look AMAZING. little eleanor is so adorable in her karate gear!
I’d like to try the Salted Caramel Pretzel Pops!
love all of the dried fruit options! pineapple would be delicious.
Vanilla macaroon granola!
And I don’t even know if they do lessons for children, but isn’t there Brazilian dance fighting? Capoeira, I think? Sounds a lot like ninja ballet :)
I LOVE Naturebox! They have such great offerings. I’ve been wanting to try their blueberry nom noms and french toast granola! Mmmmm what a great giveaway. Thanks!
French toast granola please!
Ooooh, I gave some Naturebox Snacks as a gift, but I soooo want to try them myself. Especially the Praline pumpkin seeds and the Mexicana mango. Yum.
Hey, thank you! I have never heard of this company, and I just signed up because of your recommendation and discount. Thanks for the helpful post.
Ooooh! Sign me up for the sun-dried California peaches. Those sound divine!
Everything looks so delcious it’s hard to choose just one thing! I would love to try the praline pumpkin seeds and the bbq sunflower seeds.
The praline pumpkin seeds and the dried peaches sound great!
i am always looking for dairy free snacks so the whole wheat figgy bars look especially amazing right now!
Thanks for the giveaway! I’d like to try the Aztec chia seed trail mix.
Lemon Tea Biscuits are up my alley, but I think the tart & tangy fruit medley would appeal to the tot in my house.
they had me at cherry crumble granola!
So many delicious looking choices, but I’d pick the Whole Wheat Raspberry Figgy Bars!
Citrus Chipotle Chickpeas please. Yummy!
How can you pick just one?! The Honey Nut Medley, Italian Bistro Pretzels, Dark Chocolate Berry Trail mix..the list goes on and on :D
oh, man, NINJA BALLET sounds amazing! you should totally make that a thing.
also, those snacks look super tasty!
Those praline pumpkin seeds look amazing!
I would totally try the Blueberry Almond Bites and the French Toast Granola!
Banana Bread or Apple Orchard Granola for sure!
Yummmmm! I’d love to try so many but those sea salt and cracked pepper pumpkin seeds are definitely calling my name!
Coconut Macaroon Granola sounds wonderful!
The trail mix and the dried fruits look fantastic as do the almond clusters. What a clever business.
Cherry crumble granola or French toast granola. I do love granola!
The vanilla macaroon granola looks awesome (but so did so many other ones)! Thanks for the opportunity.
Those Citrus Chipotle Chickpeas look great
“I ate a taco.” That made me laugh out loud!!
We’d probably go for the Naturebox chick peas. Either flavor. We’re big fans.
MMMMM Peppery chickpeas… yes please! Everything looks great and has made my stomach growl.
I’m gonna stick with Eleanor – those blueberry almond bites look delish!
For sweet I’d go with Cherry Ganache Granola and savory the Guacamole Bites.
Also, I love that Eleanor picked the ninja route! How cute!
Ohhh! Lemon Tea Biscuits!
Praline pumpkin seeds look super yummy!
Those sweet blueberry almonds! Sold!
Citrus chipotle chickpeas. Yummm.
I’d like those prailine pumpkin seeds dancing on my tastebuds, pronto!
Mmmmm..I’d love to try the Whole Wheat Raspberry Figgy Bars. I had no idea Nature Box did lactose free treats and I love that you can select your dietary restrictions right up front. HOW COOL!
The honey mesquite almonds and the cherry crumble granola look so good! Yum!
WW Raspberry Figgy Bars please!
i’ve been meaning to try these, the guacamole bites look so yummy! i have a restricted diet due to health complications, and was recently diagnosed with another disease, so i’m about to be real confused again about what i can eat. something like this seems like a perfect test :)
There’s nothing I don’t want to try, but the apple orchard’s granola looks particularly tempting!
yum! I would love to try the banana bread granola and the honey nut medley.
Would love to try the honey crunch crisps
I love all things granola/trail mix-y so I would have a hard time choosing between those!
french toast granola sounds delicious!
I think I might have to start telling people I ate a taco whenever I do something well. That was hilarious!
French toast granola sounds wicked. I’ll bet I snarf it more than snack on it.
50% off might be too irresistible to not try…I might have to take your recommendation with the sweet blueberry almonds.
P.S. There’s Groupons around for 50% off your first *three* months of a Deluxe subscription. That might be the way to go…
MMM blueberry almond bites!
The blueberry almond bites look yummy.
The peanut butter nom noms look good.
Those dried granny smith apples look delicious!
Chipotle chick peas look yummy!
Lemon pucker pistachios and sriracha roasted cashews sound amazing!! Ooooh, and salted caramel pretzel pops!
PEANUT BUTTER NOM NOMS look sooooo good!
Mmm… those blueberry almond bites sound yummy as do the salted caramel pretzel bites!!
this would be awesome! golden apple tea biscuits sound so good :)
Those raspberry fig bars look delicious. These snacks would be perfect for Taekwondo and swim class nights. My girls are always needing to munch right before or right after since we don’t eat dinner until late on those nights.
Ooooh, those roasted kettle kernels sound delicious!
Mmmmm, lemon pucker pistachios!
Oh, I’d love to try those sweet blueberry almonds. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’d love to try the masa chips!
Vanilla Macaroon Granola sounds delish!
Raspberry fig bars!
mmm…roasted kettle kernels
whole wheat raspberry fig bars? yes, please!
I have been wanting to try NatureBox snacks! It seems so convenient to have healthy snacks sent right to you!
I would love to get my hands on some of the dried Big Island Pineapple!
Ooh! Chipotle Maple Almonds sound tasty to me! Maybe my daughter would even eat them…she loves real maple syrup.
I would love to try the cashew power clusters…yum!
Mmmm, the Apple Orchards Granola looks mighty tasty!
Ooooh, I want to try the tropical trail mix. Reminds me of Hawaii!
Peanut butter nom noms…mmmmm…
Lemon pucker pistachios! I’d love to try those.
I’ve been considering trying this service! Everything looks so delicious. I’m especially curious about the peppery chickpeas!
Those peanut butter nom noms look delicious! (I’m sure my daughter would love to try the figgy bars too.)
Cherry Crumble Granola! So many yummy options!
Wow, yum! Whe whole family would love this!
The peppery pistachios and the peanut butter nom noms. The perfect combination of salty and sweet!
How can one choose? The mango almond bites sound awesome!
Lemon Pucker Pistachios? Yes please!
I’ve been meaning to try these for a while now. I think I’ll take advantage. The mango almond bites look good.
all of it;) peanut butter nom noms, please!!
We just started Karate in RFCC for my 4 year old too.
I do the same thing – pick up from daycare, feed him some snacks and off to Karate. Maybe we could compare notes after the session?!
I think my kiddo would love the baked sweet potato fries and I would like some of the mango almond bites!
It all looks so yummy!!!!
Sweet potato fries would def be my karate snack of choice!!
I want to try all those yummy granolas!
The dried peaches look wonderful.
I’ld love to try the figgy bars!
dark choc berry trail mix
I know this is a sponsored post but I really like how you tell a story about your family and integrate the item into your actual life. It feels less like an ad and more like a recommendation. I like that a lot.
I’d love to try the cherry berry bonanza
BBQ Kettle Kernels, please! I often find myself grabbing something unhealthy to eat between lunch and dinner. These snacks would be much better than what I reach for these days…
golden apple tea biscuits, please! YUM. My friend subscribes and has yet to get anything gross.
Salted Carmel Pretzel Pops look delicious!
Of course I’m looking at this right before dinner so I’m basically drooling all over my keyboard! I would have to agree with kali – those Salted Caramel Pretzel Pops look amazing! I have two little girls and this would be a perfect snack system! Thanks for the heads up on NatureBox!
I can’t decide between Pear Praline Crunch and Vanilla Macaroon Granola!
the whole wheat figgy bars look really good! so do the chickpeas!
For sure: Autumn Eats and Treats!
These healthy snacks definitely sound like a good idea. Please put my name in for the drawing.
Best, Neen
Oops, I forgot to mention in my previous comment that the “Peppery Potato Fries” look delicious”!
All of them! But at this exact moment, the Italian Pretzel Bites…yum.
I think the French Toast Granola sounds yummy and interesting! Thanks for hosting such a yummy giveaway.
Yum- I think I could eat them all- but I’d start with the cashew power bites!!
There’s not one thing there that I wouldn’t enjoy! Honestly! But how about I check out the Salted Caramel Pretzel Pops!
I’ve heard great things about NatureBox! Everything looks delicious, but I think the chili lime pistachios would be my first pick.
Oooh, I am excited to see that they have so many dairy-free options! I’d love to try the ‘Big Island Pineapple.’
Wow! Everything looks awesome! I know my husband would love the everything bagel stix and I am drooling over the whole wheat blueberry figgy bars or the salted caramel pretzel pops. yum all around.
those dark cocoa almonds sure look good!
How great do those “peanut butter nom noms” look? Admittedly, I am pregnant and hungry, so they all look good.
I want to nom on that pear praline crunch! DANG!
Salted caramel pretzel pops all the way. They look and sound amazing!
So I want to try them all. What a fab idea. I’m signing up right now.
I’d love the Tuscan Summer Mix!
dark cocoa almonds for me please!
I love anything tropical, so the Big Island Pineapple for me!
Oh! Would love to try the whole wheat blueberry figgy bars and the peppery potato fries!
They all look great- the granolas would be my first snack pick.
The dried Granny Smith apples look great to me!
What a deal!
Apple Orchards granola looks great.
Toasted sesame sticks! YUM
Okay, everything looks delicious, but I would try pistachio power clusters and south pacific plantain chips first. Yum!
while I think everything looks delicious, I have a soft spot for seasame sticks. yum.
Definitely the Peanut Butter Nom Noms!
the salted caramel pretzel pops look delicious!
Um.. salted caramel pretzel pops look pretty awesome! I guess those healthy looking pistachio power bits look good too.. HA!
Holy moly! Everything sounds so good!!
They all sound great but peanut butter nom moms sound yummy!
toasted cheddar sticks!
Peanut butter nom noms!
Salted Carmel pretzel pops FTW!
I love them all, but I think the whole wheat figgy bar sounds delicious!
I have to bring snacks once a month for my son’s kindergarten class. I try and bring fruit but some of the kids don’t like that. Other parents bring a lot of processed carbs. These would be a great way to change it up and be healthy about it!
Peanut Butter Non noms please!
Peanut butter nom noms!!!! Ooooo hope I win! ; )
Salted caramel pretzel pops?! Sign me up!
Everything looks great — especially all the variety of dipping stix and the peanut butter nom noms!
Love that there are so many vegan options! I’d totally go for the firecrackers.
Soooo many tasty looking snacks. The Peppery Pistachios look amazing. But so many of the snacks look delicious!
I would love to try the peanut butter nom noms!
The salted caramel pretzel pops look yum!
Well, I’d like to try them all, but those Peanut Butter Nom Noms sound especially delicious!
Peanut butter nom noms!
citrus chipotle chickpeas- could be great…could be terrible. love that you can try something and change it up for later!
It’s so hard to choose, but I’m sure I’d love those mango almond bites!
Those salted caramel pretzel pops look amazing.
Salted caramel pretzel pops and sweet blueberry almonds look amazing. I love snacks!
The salted caramel pretzel pops for me please!
Mmm, sourdough cheddar pretzels sound yum!
The toasted sesame sticks look delicious!
Those salted caramel pretzel pops sound fabulous. Would love to try them!
HEL-LO, pistachio power clusters! You’re coming home with me. Who can pass off a 50% coupon code?
Gah, that is so cute! I remember when I started my first karate lessons. I love that she is such an adorable fusion of girly bad-ass.
Salty caramel pretzel pops, please!
Blueberry Almond Bites! The Taj Mahal Snack Mix is amazing looking, too!
Salted caramel and pretzels! Yes please!
Salted caramel pretzels – thanks!
Blueberry Almond Bites.
Sunshine chips!
Salted caramel pretzel pops sound awesome!
The apple pie figgy bars would certainly be a hit with my boys! I’ve never heard of NatureBox before so I’m excited to give them a try.
The salted caramel pretzel things look awesome
the PB nom noms and blueberry almonds look like they are right up my boys’ alley!
French vanilla almond crunch
Salted caramel pretzel!
Salted caramel pretzel pops…drooooool
I’d like to try their Big Island Pineapple. Thanks!
Sticks n’ stones, please!
The peanut butter nom noms look amazing!
A taste of each please :)
Who wouldn’t want to try the French vanilla almond crunch!
Oh, Tuscan Summer Mix, take me away…..
Pear Praline Crunch sounds delicious!
I want to try lemon pucker pistachios. I think a subscription would make an excellent Father’s Day gift. Thanks you for writing about NatureBox.
The Tart and Tangy Fruit Medley looks yummy!
The Peanut Butter Nom Noms!
The pistachio power clusters look soooo yummy. Wow.
We are on a fig kick, ironically… so Fancy Dried Figs for us!
Salted caramel pretzels!
Baked sweet potato fries?! All day, any day!
salted caramel pretzel pops! my eyes glazed over after reading that, i couldn’t see anything else. yum!
The pistachio power clusters look wonderful!
Pistachio Power Clusters – YUM!
The Peanut Butter Nom Noms look delicious!
Blueberry Almond Bites sounds good.
Chili Lime Pistachios. Yum!
Salted caramel pretzel pops natch.
Whole Wheat Raspberry Figgy Bars look pretty tasty!
Salted Caramel Pretzel Pops! Yum!
Bakes sweet potato fries!
Salted Caramel, yum!!
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