My First Product Giveaway!
I am one who gets excited pretty easily and today I am REALLY excited! When I first started this blog, I wanted it to be a place where people could find happy, helpful information about health, wellness, fitness, positive self image and basically any other tidbit of info that I thought would be beneficial. I also wanted to make it a “fun” blog by doing a variety of product giveaway’s that my faithful readers would have the chance to win. Well, the day has finally come! My blog has been “alive” for just over three months and today I’ll be posting my first product giveaway, sponsored by Amy Roskelley of www.SuperHealthyKids.com ! {Doing the happy dance!} Check out the video clip below, to see what the drawing is for and then read below to find out more details.
Isn’t that the coolest plate you’ve ever seen? I love it because it’s an EASY way {yes, I did say EASY} to get our kids to eat healthy foods and make wise choices in the kitchen. What mother doesn’t want that? Wouldn’t you love to sit down at the dinner table and peacefully watch as your kids dish up their plates - with NUTRITIOUS foods in the right portion sizes? Can you hear choirs singing or what? That is a dream come true to me! Since having our own “Super Healthy Kids” plates, my kids actually get excited to see if they can put the “right” foods in the “right” sections. And not only that, they are starting to ask more questions about why “this” is better for our body than “that” is. And instead of me nagging and lecturing them on why we need to eat a diet full of whole grains and veggies, {and wondering if it’s going in one ear and right out the other}, they are happily wanting to eat good foods - because their PLATE says they should! {um, does anybody else feel a little ripped off when a cute little strawberry character seems to get more cooperation out of their kids than your tireless efforts do?}
To all parents who are reading this, pay attention to THIS important fact: Studies have shown that by the time kids reach the age of 10, they will have already formed the dietary habits that they will most likely keep for life.
Amy Roskelley, the creator of this wonderful plate said, “I don’t believe you have to nag, coerce, punish or whine to get kids to eat healthy food. Through education and experience, kids will begin to enjoy eating whole, natural food, and maybe the kids will begin to remind their parents how much they need fruits and veggies.”
So there you have it! There are a ton of great reasons why YOU need to win this plate {of course, if you don’t win you could always go to her site and buy a few!} For every body who wishes to enter this FABULOUS product giveaway, all you need to do is post a comment below and tell me why you would love to have this plate or why you think you NEED it! {For example: does your child flush their broccoli down the toilet and sneakily snarf down twinkies when you’re not looking?}
I want to hear what your “getting-your-kids-to-eat-healthy-foods” stories and experiences are! Share them with us… and one week from today, I’ll announce the winner of this must have item!
Have a HAPPY and HEALTHY day!
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40 Responses to “My First Product Giveaway!”
cathy
November 7th, 2008
You are too cute Liz! I loved the video! I love the comment too about when kids are 10 they will have already formed their dietary habits. wow!!! That is crazy to think of. I really hope I win your first giveway!
Shayna
November 7th, 2008
My child is too young to eat but I can tell you I would love to have this for my toddler niece because she appears to eat nothing other than sugar!
rachel crisman
November 7th, 2008
I need this plate because my family feels that the BIG section of the plate needs to be filled with MEAT (hey, we’re cattle ranchers! We like meat). Maybe this would help us fill up with more vegetables!
I’ll have to check out that website as soon as I get a minute. Finding some different kid-friendly-but-still-healthy meals is one of the things on my todo list.
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Jenny
November 7th, 2008
I would totally love this plate. We eat a very wide variety of food and try to encourage my son to eat some, but we don’t want to make eating a battle (although it sure feels like a food fight with all the food flying!). I am also trying to cut back on my sweets so he sees a good example.
Amanda
November 7th, 2008
I have a daughter with severe food allergies and it has limited what she is and isn’t able to eat. We can really only serve her healthy, pure foods, clearly a good thing, but not always fun. One of her younger sisters only wants to eat “snack” foods and another is sensitive to dairy foods. We need a way, as a family, to serve a meal that everyone can eat in a healthy way and have it also be appealing in a fun way. This plate might just do the trick to show them what goes where, what they should be eating more or less of, etc. What a great idea!! Thanks for shaing, Liz!
=) Alyson
Alyson Dembski
November 7th, 2008
I saw those! I want those! I definitely think they would help my kids to eat better. I’ve been struggling with what to do with Bailey. She has become the pickiest eater (especially when it comes to fruits and veggies). I’ve tried and tried to tell her how good, healthy, yummy they are and how much her cute little body needs and wants them SO bad! I’ve been worried lately about what her eating habits will be like when she gets older. I’m glad the study said 10 years old… that gives me hope that I have 3 more years to work with her on this! I hope that a sweet adorable strawberry face will get through to her instead of her begging, nagging, bossy mother! OOOH! Pick me! Pick me! 
Nikki
November 7th, 2008
Have I been living under a rock? I though the meat portion was supposed to be the biggest part of the meal. Oops. Sorry kids.
Obviously I have a lot to learn about nutrition. :). I know this plate would be a great way to start teaching my family about nutrition. Trust me, it’s not one of my strong points. But I guess it’s never to late to start.
Pick me, and I promise my boys (5 and 3) will learn something about their personal nutrition and how to be healthier.
Thanks so much.
Ashley
Ashley Harward
November 7th, 2008
I would love to win this because my 4 and 2 year olds lean more towards cheese!!! I admit I have tried to use it to my advantage by bribing my kids with cheese to finish their meal (including the dreaded beans and broccoli). Having a plate that breaks down the meal for them would be great since you can’t argue with a plate!
Thanks for the giveaway!!!
Chelsey
November 7th, 2008
I love this giveaway. I know my kids would love to eat off of those plates. This mama is sold. Please pick me.
Marleen
November 7th, 2008
I would love one of these plates. I have one child who eats anything you put in front of him. The other child will eat something one time and then refuse it next time. This is great to help the child understand what healty foods they need to eat with each meal.
Elizabeth
November 7th, 2008
What a cool plate! My son absolutely needs this plate. He likes meat, cheese, and fruit. That’s it. Will the plate work for adults too? My husband needs it desperately!
Jessica
November 7th, 2008
LOL! Ashley - What I meant, was that big portions of meat - particularly red meat that is high in saturated fat should not be consumed in big quantities on a daily basis. It’s always better for our vegetable and fruit intake to be higher than red meat intake, but meat definitely is a healthy part of our diets because of the protein it provides. It would just be better to get your protein from leaner types of meat such as chicken, turkey, tuna, salmon, etc. Sorry to make you think you were living under a rock!
Liz Rosenbaum
November 7th, 2008
What a darling (and smart!) idea! My 3 year old would love to eat on that plate!!! It can be challenging to get our kids to eat healthy. I am realizing over time our examples do make a difference, though!
I about had a heart attack the other day when I woke up to find my 13 year old daughter heaping her plate full of romaine and tomatoes—for BREAKFAST!!
wendy
November 7th, 2008
What a fabulous product! Liz, I have 7 children ranging from 2 yrs to 14 yrs, and I feel like all I do is nag, nag, nag about healthy eating. It’s hard to help them visialize how much of each type of food they should be eating. I’m sure every household with children has at least one “picky eater” that would rather just eat candy…but at our house, we have a few. I would love one of these plates to see if we could make dinner time more enjoyable and less of a battle.
Shawna Brown
November 7th, 2008
The little eater in our family loves to eat on portioned off plates, so he would get a big kick out of this. I really strongly believe in setting a good example. If we eat anything,(emphasis on the healthy) hopefully he will too. So far it has worked amazingly well. Anything to reinforce that and teach to younger siblings would be gladly welcomed.
Shannon
November 7th, 2008
My kids are all about separating there food as well. Very nice give away! 3 months! Wow! Doing great. Enjoy the weekend!
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Mark
November 7th, 2008
I’d like to start them off eating right. Then to get Dad to eat right;-)
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Barb G
November 7th, 2008
I love it! We are trying to encourage healthy eating for my 3 year old, and sometimes moms need reminders too of what to fill the plate with!
Gina
November 7th, 2008
Hide shredded carrots in brownies. You can also used applesauce instead of butter!
jenna
November 7th, 2008
Cute plate! My daughter is a little young for a plate, but I think that in a few months, this will be a great tool!
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Amanda Reed
November 8th, 2008
I know so many kids who don’t eat as healthy as thye should. This plate is just so cute and educational. Thanks for hosting this contest!
Theo
November 8th, 2008
ok- i DON”T need the plate- super cute and adorable- but let someone else enjoy it- i just wanted to say i often read that blog, and that i LOVE it- and that your “MINI ME” is sooooo super YUMMY- i wanna just SQUEEZE her! adorable plate though!
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Annie
November 8th, 2008
I give my sons a variety of fruits and veggies every day. They are so used to always eating veggies, that they gobble them up!
Elissa
November 8th, 2008
my kids are doing pretty well at eating right when the right foods are offered ie at home but its getting harder away from home…I want to keep them on the right track
g
November 10th, 2008
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November 10th, 2008
I have never seen this before. I’m in the process of making healthier meals for my family. I have a 5, 3 & 2 year old who could use these. Thanks! Sunny
Sunny
November 10th, 2008
you are SOOOOO CUTE.
glad youre doing the videos!
(and love amy as well. finally got to meet her in person this weekend.)
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MizFit
November 10th, 2008
I really want one of these! I think it would be great for my child to see that she needs more veggies! I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old and they would eat better with this, at least hopefully
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Tati
November 10th, 2008
What a cute idea. If I win one, then I’ll only have to buy 4 more! Thanks for the chance to win one.
Vennesa
November 10th, 2008
For the kids? How about for me as a Mom! I can just see me sitting down with this little plate (and of course playing it up–because after all this probably is the correct proportion we should be eating anyway) So, my kids sit down and ask, “Mom what are you doing?” It opens the window to explain to my kids why I am putting certain things on this plate and it certain places. Well, I have just done my job…I am now teaching my children through my examples…After all—doesn’t a son want to be like his DAD!! And doesn’t a daughter want to be just like her MOM! Well, if my husband and I were both eating on these plates and they want to be JUST LIKE US…we have just given our kids the greatest gift possible. Long healthy life!!
Put me down for the entry..If I win I’ll buy 3 more for my family…
Krista
Krista
November 10th, 2008
What an amazing idea for that plate. I love her website too. Anyway, this is why I need the plate:
My daughter, who is 2 1/2 is a super-picky eater. Up until a couple of days ago, I would need to make her a separate dinner from the healthy meal my husband and I were having. It was usually not a super healthy food. So Friday was her doctor’s appt. and we spoke to the doctor about eating habits. He gave me some tips, and one of them was to stop making her a separate meal immediately. So we have. I can’t say she is trying a bunch of new food, but hopefully things will improve a little bit every week. She would love that plate. I think it might help us in this quest to help our little girl learn to like healthy food.
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Jen
November 10th, 2008
i would love to give this to my niece for christmas. she is 4 and loves sweets and this would be a helpful tool to setting good healthy eating choices.
Jayme
November 10th, 2008
My kids really need something to help encourage them to eat heathly (besides me nagging them to) They are 6 and 8 and my six yr old doesn’t like healthy foods. I’m changing my diet and maybe this will help him before it’s too late to change his! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Jennifer
November 11th, 2008
Hi Liz. Liz from Meal Makeover Moms here. I love your product giveaway. I have two kids and I’m lucky because they’re both great eaters (I’m a dietitian and cookbook author so they’re used to my many creations). That said, my 13-year old has recently started to assert his independence and is more interested in Halloween candy right now than well-balanced meals! Okay, I must admit my boys are too old for the plate … but it would be perfect for my 2-year old niece, Daisy, who would definitely be motivated to eat more fruits and veggies if she had that cute plate to eat from.
Liz
November 11th, 2008
This would get used at my house- I would just need to buy three more to make it fair.
Mary Kathryn
November 11th, 2008
My son is a junior at University of Missouri majoring in business and I want him to stay focused on eating healthy, so please send him the plate and make him eat his fruits and veggies and grains and the good stuff!
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Mark
December 9th, 2008
I also want one for an English Bulldog just to see if it confuses him when food is put on it.
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Mark
December 9th, 2008
My 5 yr old would be all over this plate, I think! It would give him control and make him feel so important to match his portions to the plate.
We make a point of talking about healthy food and living in front of our kids (actually, we don’t make a point of it - it just happens). I’m always a little amazed at how much those little ears pick up. My son gets it and doesn’t complain when I tell him we can’t buy a food because it has HFCS in it. Love that!
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