My Favorite Things List 2017
I get it. I am not Oprah. But I absolutely love this time of year and how it has led me to find many of my favorite products for my kids.
From the first five items I ever shared on a Christmas wishlist (see 2015 wishlist here) to the gifts that filled my wish list last year (see 2016 wishlist here), I am now a proud owner of all ten of these items. They were the items I really, truly wanted for feeding my own family over the past two years as a new mom and items I am glad to have shared with each of you.
This past year has opened up a lot of new opportunities though. I enter into 2018 humbled and grateful to not only have gotten to officially launch Veggies & Virtue LLC in 2017, but also to look back and see how much this platform has grown in the past 12 months.
Beyond the number of you who now follow me on Instagram, Facebook, or my weekly newsletter, what means the most to me is how many of you have come to trust me.
I want you to know that I don't take this lightly.
As a mom, there is nothing I protect more than my children's well being. With this, comes the discernment to know when, where, and on what to invest our family's time, money, and energy. I weigh these decisions heavily myself in hopes that it will serve both my children and family well - not just now in these foundational years, but also in all the years to come.
And I know you do too.
That's why as a mom and pediatric dietitian, I make it a priority to scrutinize the products I recommend on Veggies & Virtue. I love sharing those that I see a natural place for in achieving,
"Less Meal Time Stress. More Feeding Success."
I also get pretty darn giddy imagining how these items may make their way into your homes and lives in the upcoming year. I get excited knowing the feeding wins I have seen in our home personally as well as with my clients professionally when using items like those I share below.
So as one small business owner honored to support so many others with theirs, may you find comfort in knowing a few of Veggies & Virtue's Favorite Things.
Use these as Christmas gift ideas or a little added inspiration for how to get your family on track with feeding in the coming year. In doing so, know:
My small business and each of those below are so grateful for your trust and support.
Veggies & Virtue: My Favorite Things List 2017
I have included three options under each of the following categories. While there are so many amazing products out there to try, these are my top three (in no particular order).
Please note that some of the following links are affiliate links. You are not charged any more for using these; however, a small commission from each sale helps support Veggies & Virtue continue its mission to serve families like yours. For more on my disclosure and privacy policies, please see my legal page.
Subscriptions
Veggie Buds Club : Use code VEGGIELOVER15 for 15% off a 3-month subscription or VEGGIELOVER20 for 20%. Ends 11/25
Nomster Chef : Keep your eyes out in Spring 2018 for new subscription options!
Z Dough : Use code VERYMERRY for $10 off orders $40+ over the Black Friday weekend. Ends 11/27
Toddler Stools & Chairs
Feeding Tools
Meals with Milton : 20% off on all orders. Ends 11/27.
Lunchbox Love Notes : Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 50% off on 11/25 or CYBER60 for 60% on 11/27.
Kitchen Tools
Foost Kid-Safe Knives : Use code veggiesandvirtue for 10% off
Mabel's Labels : 40% OFF the most popular labels. No code needed. Ends 11/27.
Lunchboxes
Yumbox : Order on Yumbox.com with coupon Friday30 for 30% off.
OmieBox : On Sale for $29.99 (over 20% off!). Ends 11/27.
Dishware
ezpz : Use code EZPZFUN20 on Black Friday.
Dylbug : Use code BLACKFRIDAY2017 for 20% off or get $10 off of orders over $50.
Clothing
Bapron : Use cofe BFCM for 20% off plus a free carrying bag with all orders. Ends 11/27.
Little Dumpling Apron : Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 20%. Ends 11/27
Unitee Kids : 15% off + free shipping for orders over $100. Ends 11/27.
Educational ITEMS (that you can totally use to teach in the kitchen and/or using food!)
Kindergarten Toolkit : Use code HOLIDAYFUN for 20% off. Ends 11/27.
The Best of 2017
Well, there you have it! Some of my most favorite small businesses and products from this past year. I hope you are able to score some deals to stock up on these items. No matter when you buy, I am confident these will be tools you and your family can use to achieve newfound feeding success in the New Year!