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Beth Ann
Posted by Beth Ann Bentley on Apr 29 2010
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Recently my children tried the V8 Fruit Fusion drinks…and they LOVED them! No kidding. I am usually a little stingy when it comes to giving the kids a lot of juice throughout the day. I usually limit it to breakfast time. However, we were on the go and I needed a snack that would not bruise, turn mushy, and yet be nourishing and most of all, portable. So I tried the V8 Fruit Fusion drink. I was pleasantly surprised that there is no added sweetener, the sweetness all comes from the juices (and vegetables). Yup! Vegetables. There is a full serving of fruit AND a full serving of vegetables in each of the 8oz cans. Did I mention that the kids loved them?

I know you hear me say, eating fruits and veggies as close to their natural form is best, and it is because you get the nutrients and the fiber. However, sometimes busy lives and certain locations require a Plan B. My Plan B is the V8 Fruit Fusion.

Do you want to try it yourself? Well the peeps at V8 are giving iLunchBox readers the opportunity to win a fantastic insulated picnic basket, a couple of beach towel, a frisbee, a cook book and you guessed it…V8 Fruit Fusion drinks. They come in Strawberry-Banana and Blueberry-Pomegranate. My four kids were evenly divided on favorite flavs.

Have you tried the drinks yet? What did you think? What are your favorite flavors?
If you want to win this great picnic basket, let me know you want it by commenting below. Don’t forget your email address so I can let you know if you won. The giveaway starts today and ends on May 4th. You must be 18 or older to enter and live the US of A. No cash value in lieu of the prize. You may enter as many times at you want. My good natured 5 year old will be choosing the winner right after he finishes his homework and dinner on May 4th.

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By Unknown on Apr 22 2010 at 5:27 AM
Great Web Site, Beth Ann. Lots of good info. Congrats on making it into the TOP 50 on the Babble 50 Mom-Food Bloggers. Keep up all the good work.
Bonnie Longwill
New Mexico
By Unknown on Apr 22 2010 at 1:07 PM
Hi - I found your blog from the Fed Up With School Lunch site. I'd love to win that bag of stuff!
Jenny
kilijen @ yahoo . com
V8 Fusion for Moms Too! By Unknown on Apr 22 2010 at 3:31 PM
Hi BethAnn. I just wanted to agree with you about V8 Fusion. My kids like it as well. I add seltzer to mine and it's a great afternoon snack to get you through the afternoon hunger pangs.
V8 By Unknown on Apr 22 2010 at 3:38 PM
Sounds delish! Thanks for sharing.
By Unknown on Apr 22 2010 at 5:44 PM
I would love this! I am constantly looking for healthy options for my children.
fourbees_48415@yahoo.com
V-8 Fusion Giveaway By Unknown on Apr 22 2010 at 6:35 PM
I would love to win the V-8 Fusion gift basket! My kids love the V-8 Fusion drinks, both flavors. They fit perfectly in their Laptop Lunches lunchbox. I'm happy to provide them with a healthy drink they like that has no added sugar. It's a win-win for everyone!

Kim Murray
kbernard53@hotmail.com
always looking for another way to get veggies in By Unknown on Apr 22 2010 at 11:00 PM
Thanks for the feedback on the V8 Fusion! I've seen them and read the nutrition label but I was still skeptical. I'm always looking for more ways to get veggies in to my kids' diet and I like the idea of having something easy to transport. Next time I'm at the store, I'll pick some up and see what the kids think... I could personally use more veggies too. : )
~ Erica
emhironimus@gmail.com
v8 is great! By Unknown on Apr 23 2010 at 1:03 AM
hey...i have never tried the V-8 fusion but must leave a comment in hopes your trusty 5 year old might pick me as the winner!! :) hee hee!
By Unknown on Apr 23 2010 at 3:12 PM
These are awesome!!! I am allergic to tomatoes so in order to get the benefits of a V-8 I have to drink a Fusion! This is a fantastic giveaway! Thanks for the chance!!!
cynthieannesauctions@yahoo.com
Making Fruits and Vegetables Easier to Swallow By Unknown on Apr 24 2010 at 1:24 AM
My girls have tried V8 Fusion and love it. No more sodas in our house. One of my girls loves Strawberry Banana and my other daughter prefers Blueberry Pomegrante. They also like the Peach Mango. The light versions are great too. The cans will be great for their lunch box, no more smooshed bananas.

Please enter me in the contest. lisawhicks@mac.com
steeplechaser29(at)yahoo.com By Unknown on Apr 24 2010 at 2:37 PM
We love picnics and the drinks sound good, though we haven't tried them.
thanks,
Kate
No comments yet? By Unknown on Apr 25 2010 at 8:05 PM
We haven\'t tried it, but I will look into it. Sounds good. Put me down for the giveaway.
aak@yahoo.com
I need this By Unknown on Apr 28 2010 at 5:37 PM
We go on a lot of picnics and beach outings and this basket looks like a great one! The website looks great Bethann and best of luck with the blog mom contest, you deserve it!

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