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May 8, 2013

Living in the moment….

 

Lately I’ve been contemplating what it means to live in the moment.  As the mother of a young adult and a newly minted teenager, I see the days going by in a blur.

Outshine Fruit Bars from At The Picket Fence

 

I find myself clinging to precious moments with them.  The moments when I can get them to sit down with me for a few minutes and share with me about their day.  Open up about their hopes and dreams. I have learned the best way to get them to linger a little longer is to make sure there’s a snack close at hand.

 

There’s something about chatting on the front porch on a warm spring evening, our feet propped up on the porch and our wicker rockers swaying in sync that slows down time.

Not wanting to waste precious minutes with the kids in the kitchen baking a treat, I love to keep sweet, but healthy, spur of the moment snacks on hand.

Living in the Moment with Outshine Fruit Bars

 

Our new family treat is Edy’s Outshine Fruit Bars.  We each have our favorite flavor, so I like to keep several varieties in the freezer.  My sweet and sassy daughter loves the Outshine Peach fruit bars, while my son tends to gravitate towards the tart Raspberry.  Isn’t it funny how flavors can match our personalities? grin!

My husband loves the old fashioned goodness of Strawberry, while my new favorite is the Coconut Waters with Bananas.  I am craving all things coconut these days and the Outshine Coconut Waters Fruit Bars satisfy that need in a low-calorie way.  In fact, there are 24 bright flavors to choose from..so there’s a snack brighter flavor perfect for everyone!

Outshine Fruit Bars

Made with real fruit or fruit juice, they rival the bowl of fresh fruit I like to serve alongside.  Rocking and snacking. Dreaming and dishing the dirt. I cherish each moment spent with my children and the glimpse they give me into their hearts.

Outshine Fruit Bars

As their lives get busier and the pull of friends and jobs and school becomes stronger I hope that knowing mom is always waiting at the door for them, with a listening ear and a treat in the freezer, will bring them back to the front porch.

Back to the rocking chair and a waiting Outshine fruit bar in their favorite flavor.

In fact, the occasion may even warrant serving them on a silver platter!

Outshine Fruit Bars from At The Picket Fence

 

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Which Outshine Fruit Bar flavor would you like to try?

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  1. Cindy Eikenberg says

    May 8, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    These sound yummy and delicious – like a taste of sunshine and summer! I’m torn between the Raspberry and the Strawberry – think I’ll just try both! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day! Pinning!

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  2. Cynthia says

    May 8, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    I envy you your time on the porch with your kids! Our son is 21 and on his own now… I have great memories of relaxing on the porch in the summer evenings and getting caught up on the day with him… he would have been all over those delicious treats! I am with your son… raspberry all the way!

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  3. Marty Walden says

    May 8, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    I’m a strawberry girl! Your pics look great by the way, and I know what you mean by living in the moment. With a married daughter and son in college there are still two more at home, but it is flying by!

    Reply
  4. Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    May 8, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Gorgeous photos! Taking time to be in the moment is a struggle for me too. Would love to try the raspberry!

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  5. Marty Walden says

    May 8, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    I tweeted! https://twitter.com/MartyWalden/status/332112923885457408

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  6. debbiedoos says

    May 8, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Oh yummy and how refreshing!~I live totally in the moment:) If I think to far ahead I get overwhelmed LOL!~

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  7. Tami says

    May 8, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Hmmm … peach or raspberry? Guess I’ll have to try both!

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  8. Roeshel says

    May 8, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    What a sweet post, living in the moment, taking time….::record scratch sound effect:: What?! Coconut waters with bananas?! !!!!!!! Heading to the store this minute!

    LOL! xoxo

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  9. Julie says

    May 8, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    These look so delicious. My mouth is watering. I’m getting some, and I’m going to take your advice and get on that porch with my tweens 🙂

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  10. Thistle says

    May 8, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    What a gorgeous post! I love the photos and what a beautiful reminder to truly live in the moment!

    Happy day!
    karianne

    PS Going to have to try the raspberry!

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  11. Doreen@HymnsandVerses says

    May 8, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    I’m finding that living in the moment is so important too – my boys are 23, 21, and 17! Where did the time go. One is soon to be married, one is in a band and is about to start touring, and my 17 year old will be a senior next year! It seems like yesterday that they were playing in the back yard, jumping on the trampoline, etc. I’m going to savor each moment I have with them while they are here at home! Thanks for this post!

    Have a great day!
    Doreen

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  12. Kimberly ~Serendipity Refined says

    May 8, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Strawberry! YUM!!!! I’m grabbing some…and hoping that my sons will sit still for just a few minutes so that we can catch up before my oldest moves to Georgia for the summer and the youngest graduates high school in 3 weeks. Here’s to living in the moment! (every. single. one.) xo

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  13. Tracy B says

    May 8, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    You made the coconut flavor sound delicious, so I think it’s my first choice!

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  14. Anna says

    May 8, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Great post and beautiful pictures!!! I think I would have to go with the Coconut flavor as well, it’s only 7:50am but I’m craving it now that I’ve read this! 🙂

    Anna
    askannamoseley.com

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  15. Marla G. says

    May 8, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    My family and I love the strawberry ones, but I am a sucker for anything raspberry, so those will be my next flavor purchase! We absolutely love these real fruit bars! They’re better than ice cream or other sugary sweets, in my opinion. Thanks ladies!

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  16. Neiddy says

    May 8, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Strawberry for me please!

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  17. Dori says

    May 8, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    I love the strawberry ones! Good idea for keeping those moments lingering a little longer – food always works.

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  18. Cynthia R. says

    May 8, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Monkey is my usual go to treat…but the coconut/banana sounds like a much healthier and more refreshing option!

    Reply
  19. Kelly @ thelilypadcottage says

    May 8, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Oh yum! My kids would love the peach ones…me too 🙂

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  20. Kimberly Sneed says

    May 8, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Yum! Tangerine please…

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  21. Valerie says

    May 8, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Definitely peach!! Yummy! 🙂

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  22. Mami2jcn says

    May 8, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    I’d like to try pineapple!

    Reply
  23. Mami2jcn says

    May 8, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/332229414362427392

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  24. Elena says

    May 8, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    I want to try the pineapple flavor

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  25. Elena says

    May 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/332233316830941184

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  26. Christi Kurtz says

    May 8, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    I love the old-fashioned goodness of strawberry too. Can’t wait to try them out.

    Reply
  27. ann says

    May 8, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Coconut???? SOLD!!!

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  28. nova says

    May 8, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Strawberry 🙂

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  29. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    May 8, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    I love this… time sure does fly by and such a sweet {and really sweet!!} reminder to stop for a moment and take time together and to just listen to each other. Especially to our precious kids / little adults!
    Next… did you say “Coconut Waters With Bananas???”.
    Oh. My. Yummy. I have to try these ASAP!!

    Reply
  30. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    May 8, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Ooo, I think i’d try the raspberry, too. 🙂 These look yummy!
    xo Heidi

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  31. Jacqui says

    May 8, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    I am dying to try the pineapple!! Yum!

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  32. Sherry says

    May 8, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Definitely want to try coconut! Yum. I so relate to what you are feeling about your children. I have a 22 year old daughter and a 10 year old son. I have already been through the growing up and becoming independent part and now I know how quickly time can go. It is good to treasure every moment we are blessed with together. Thanks for the beautiful reminder!

    Reply
  33. Lois Harris says

    May 8, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    definitely the peach. I have had my eyes on these for a while, but I was waiting until I had heard or read a review.

    Thanks for the info.

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  34. Erin says

    May 8, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Yum! These sound great and I’ve not heard of them before! Strawberry AND raspberry for me please. I’m going to try these tomorrow when I go to the grocery store!

    Reply
  35. Erin says

    May 8, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    I tweeted here:
    https://twitter.com/edubz96/status/332371093371355136

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  36. Tish says

    May 8, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    These looks yum! Coconut with pineapple, peach and strawberry are all calling to me!

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  37. Debbie says

    May 9, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    They look delicious. I have decided to make my own pops this year, sort of like the ones my mom used to make years ago.

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  38. jessica @fourgenerationsoneroof says

    May 9, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    These do look delicious and what a perfect treat for a kids playdate! I love how you have them arranged, so pretty 🙂

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  39. Kelly T says

    May 9, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Both of our boys are young adults. We see one of them frequently & rarely see our other son … which saddens me greatly but hope this changes soon! I have noticed these pops in the grocery lately & think I will indulge next time I shop! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  40. Kelly D says

    May 9, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    I would like to try the Lemon Fruit Bar.

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  41. Kelly D says

    May 9, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/kellydsaver/status/332514767682039808

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  42. courtney b says

    May 9, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    i would like strawberry pls!

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  43. courtney b says

    May 9, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    tweet

    https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/332515190627262465

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  44. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    May 9, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Yum! And I love you photos!

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  45. Adrienne Gordon says

    May 9, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Lemonade, makes me feel summery.

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  46. stephanie says

    May 9, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    tweet: https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/332548360454168577 .

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  47. stephanie says

    May 9, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Strawberry..

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  48. PAIGE CHANDLER says

    May 9, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    I’ll pick up the Raspberry.
    elysesw@aol.com

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  49. Margaret Smith says

    May 9, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    I’d pick the Pineapple. These sound really yummy.
    Thanks so much.

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  50. Margaret Smith says

    May 9, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/332581880903917568

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  51. Bridget Vanover says

    May 9, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    I would love to try the creamy coconut.

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  52. Kiara says

    May 9, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    I would like to try the strawberry.
    austma7@aol.com

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  53. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    May 9, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Your photos make me want to try every one – but I’d love the strawberry.

    Reply
  54. Jimmy says

    May 9, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    I would like to try the strawberry

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  55. Tamar says

    May 9, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Pineapple would be a great one.

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  56. Stephanie V. says

    May 9, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    strawberry, everyone in the family loves strawberry
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  57. Laura @ Finding Home says

    May 9, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Umm- yumm!!! Such beautiful pictures – and oh so true, we all need a reminder to slow down and enjoy the moments!

    Reply
  58. amy pugmire says

    May 9, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    raspberry and the pineapple sound yummy!

    Reply
  59. amy pugmire says

    May 9, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/332727315735924736

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  60. Rose Reeder says

    May 10, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    Outside Peach looks so good and my g-grandson likes Peach. It’s his favorite, he says.

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  61. Kim H says

    May 10, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    I want to try the pineapple

    Reply
  62. Lisa Brown says

    May 10, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Coconut Waters with Banana looks mouthwatering!
    jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

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  63. Lisa Brown says

    May 10, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    tweet https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/332899023516205056

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  64. darla says

    May 10, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Strawberry.

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  65. cw says

    May 10, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    I would love to try the strawberry and mango flavors

    Reply
  66. Cynthia C says

    May 10, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    I’ll be on the lookout for the Mango flavor.

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  67. Cynthia C says

    May 10, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Tweet
    https://twitter.com/clc408/status/332960260933435394

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  68. Christine burd says

    May 10, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    raspberry is my favorite flavor

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  69. Stephanie Larison says

    May 10, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    I’d love to try the strawberry, it’s my fave flavor in most anything I eat! 🙂

    Reply
  70. Kimberly snyder says

    May 11, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    they all look tasty and refreshing..I’d go for strawberry first.

    Reply
  71. Erika says

    May 11, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Coconut Water sounds delicious!

    chambanachik at gmail dot com

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  72. Naomi says

    May 11, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    I always get the strawberry flavor — so delicious.

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  73. MaryR says

    May 11, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    I’m looking forward to trying the Coconut Waters with Pineapple, sounds very tropical.

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  74. steve weber says

    May 11, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Pineapple for me.

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  75. Destiny says

    May 12, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    These sounds amazing. I think I’ll be trying the Coconut Waters with Bananas.

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  76. Deb Anderson says

    May 12, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    No doubt, I’ll pick peach!

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  77. Deb Anderson says

    May 12, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    https://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/333591884607918080

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  78. Anastasia says

    May 12, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    I’d love to try them all, but I’d start with Strawberry 🙂

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  79. Jessie C. says

    May 12, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    I would love lemon flavor
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  80. Jessie C. says

    May 12, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/333799902717038592

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  81. Kim D. says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    I’d like the peach flavor.

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  82. Kim D. says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    tweet https://twitter.com/mom22girlz/status/333840565428973568

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  83. Sarah Hirsch says

    May 13, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    i want to try pineapple because i bet it tastes yummy!

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  84. Karina Lee says

    May 13, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    i’d love to try strawberry

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  85. Karina Lee says

    May 13, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    https://twitter.com/karinaroselee/status/334083200446001152

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  86. Margot C says

    May 13, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    I’m thinking cranberry could be pretty wonderful on a hot day (like today!)

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  87. Margot C says

    May 13, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    and a tweet: https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/334086023992713216

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  88. Susan Smith says

    May 13, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    I’d like to try the strawberry flavor.

    Reply
  89. Susan Smith says

    May 13, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/334100374715781120

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  90. Jacob LaFountaine says

    May 13, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    I’d go with Peach

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  91. Jennifer B says

    May 13, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    I would love Mango

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  92. Mendy Dinsmore says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    Coconut Waters with Bananas

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  93. Mendy Dinsmore says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    https://twitter.com/mendyd/status/334185482084827136

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  94. Sara Floyd says

    May 14, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I would love to try the strawberry!

    Reply
  95. Sara Floyd says

    May 14, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/FloydSara/status/334368446903115776

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  96. rachel says

    May 16, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Blueberry Acai for me!

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  97. Bev E. says

    May 16, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    I would love to try the mango. It sounds delicious!

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  98. steph says

    May 17, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    id like to try the coconut!

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  99. steph says

    May 17, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    https://twitter.com/DesMoinesDealin/status/335476268101427200

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  100. Brandy says

    May 17, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Lemon for sure

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  101. Lorena Keech says

    May 17, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    I think either pineapple or lime.

    Reply
  102. Marcia Goss says

    May 19, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    I would love to try the strawberry!

    Reply
  103. Marcia Goss says

    May 19, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    https://twitter.com/mgoss123/status/336104073096986624

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  104. Madeline says

    May 19, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    I’d like to try pineapple.

    Reply
  105. Madeline says

    May 19, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/336153008717062144

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  106. Jayne Martin says

    May 20, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Definitely the pomegranate.

    Reply
  107. Jayne Martin says

    May 20, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Tweeted.

    https://twitter.com/Jayne_Martin/status/336658101186994176

    Reply
  108. Linda Dorsey says

    May 21, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    All of the outshine pops are delicious, but I’d say the coconut and pineapple ones are my all time favs. What a wonderful way to spend time with your children making beautiful memories to last a lifetime.

    Reply
  109. Merle M says

    May 21, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    I’d love to try the pineapple.

    Reply
  110. Merle M says

    May 21, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    https://twitter.com/Merle0304/status/337000909726953472

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  111. Barbara M says

    May 22, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    I’d like to try the Strawberry flavor – thank you.

    Reply
  112. Barbara M says

    May 22, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/337404872938889217

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  113. Shauntea Crutcher says

    May 22, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    I would like to try the strawberry flavor.

    Reply
  114. BusyWorkingMama says

    May 23, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    I’d like to try the Coconut Water flavor – yum!

    Reply
  115. latanya says

    May 23, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    the strawberry flavor

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  116. latanya says

    May 23, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/337659303441874944

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  117. ashley says

    May 24, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    i like the strawberry

    Reply
  118. Wild Orchid says

    May 25, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    I would most love to try the coconut flavor.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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  119. Wild Orchid says

    May 25, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/338410225021370368

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  120. Rosanne says

    May 26, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    I’ll be picking up the pineapple ones

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  121. sharonjo says

    May 27, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    I’d love to try the peach-flavored fruit bars. Thanks!

    Reply
  122. Wanda McHenry says

    May 28, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    I’d love to try the creamy coconut!

    Reply
  123. Wanda McHenry says

    May 28, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/339329206569820160

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  124. jackie morris says

    May 28, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    i think coconut water and banana never have tried this flavor!! cute photos!

    Reply
  125. Bethany A says

    May 29, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    I’ll be trying to decide between peach and pineapple.

    Reply
  126. Amy Tong says

    May 29, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    I would love to try the pomegranate next time. The pineapple ones are amazing.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  127. Amy Tong says

    May 29, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/339844947681374208

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  128. Annette Robertson says

    May 30, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I love the peach flavor! My husband loves the strawberry! I don’t think you could make a bad choice they are all great!

    Reply
  129. Nicole Larsen says

    June 1, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Either Strawberry or the Mango!

    Reply
  130. Nicole Larsen says

    June 1, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    tweeted https://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/340916351197659136

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  131. Chad Babcock says

    June 1, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    I want to try them all

    Reply
  132. clynsg says

    June 3, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    I would like to try the raspberry flavor.

    Reply
  133. kjasus says

    June 5, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    i want to try coconut waters

    Reply
  134. kjasus says

    June 5, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/342239881617080320

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  135. Diane baum says

    June 7, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    I can’t wait to try their strawberry-wildberry flavor

    Reply
  136. brenda robinson says

    June 7, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    coconut – anything coconut in the summer feels like a mini vacation

    Reply
  137. bryan clark says

    June 7, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    sweet creamy cocnut

    Reply
  138. Lori A. says

    June 8, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    I’ve tried the pomegranate and they’re divine, but after reading your blog post I’m looking forward to trying the coconut waters with pineapple for a little taste of the tropics…

    Reply
  139. Julie Smith says

    June 8, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Like you, I’d definitely go for the Coconut Waters with Bananas! Love this post; I wish I could take pics as well as you do!

    Reply
  140. Tammy S says

    June 8, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    I think these sound great. I love that they are a healthy treat. I can’t wait to try the Tangerine and the Strawberry. I also want to try the Seasonal Raspberry flavor. Heck the all sound great. I might just be better off buying the variety packs. 🙂

    Reply
  141. Tammy S says

    June 8, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Tweet

    https://twitter.com/CouponTammy/status/343579080349847553

    Reply
  142. Jennifer says

    June 8, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    I would want to try the Peach ones first.

    Reply
  143. Ashley says

    June 9, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    I’ll definitely look for the pineapple flavor!

    Reply
  144. Debbie B says

    June 9, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    i would love to try the Strawberry flavor

    Reply
  145. Debbie B says

    June 9, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    tweet link:

    https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/343913287580274688

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  146. nannypanpan says

    June 9, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    strawberry
    nannypanpan@gmail.com

    Reply
  147. Rebecca Graham says

    June 10, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    I will buy the strawberry flavor.

    Reply
  148. ewhatley says

    June 10, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    would love to try mango

    Reply
  149. Daniel M says

    June 10, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    want to try the peach

    Reply
  150. Kerry says

    June 10, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    I’d love to try the creamy coconut.

    Reply
  151. SandyN says

    June 10, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    I’d try the raspberry first!

    Reply
  152. Nomi Goodnight says

    June 10, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Coconut. MMMMM.

    Reply
  153. Judy Barack says

    June 10, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    The strawberry would be my first choice!! They look delicious and refreshing!

    Reply
  154. nova c. says

    June 10, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    strawberry would be the one i want to try first.

    Reply
  155. Linda G. says

    June 10, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    I want to try the peach flavor

    Reply
  156. LAMusing says

    June 10, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    I want to try Tangerine and Coconut Water with Pineapple!

    Reply
  157. Missy says

    June 10, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Coconut pineapple for me!

    Reply
  158. Norma says

    June 10, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    The Creamy Coconut sounds delicious.

    Reply
  159. gina says

    June 10, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    I have a thing for coconut, so the creamy coconut sounds divine.

    Reply
  160. Suzanne Lewis says

    June 10, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    I’d love to try a lemon one. Sounds so refreshing.

    Reply
  161. Gianna says

    June 10, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Strawberry.

    Reply
  162. Ashley Morrissey says

    June 10, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    I’d love to try the Strawberry and Raspberry!

    Reply
  163. Lisa says

    June 10, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    I’d love to try the Strawberry!

    Reply
  164. Gretchen F says

    June 11, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    Raspberry is always a favorite!!

    Reply
  165. Sarah Yoder says

    June 11, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    The photos are beautiful and I am a strawberry girl all the way. They look delish!

    Reply
  166. Erica Best says

    June 11, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    coconut water with pineapple

    Reply
  167. Erica Best says

    June 11, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/344476524445057025

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  168. ky2here says

    June 11, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Raspberry, please

    Reply
  169. ky2here says

    June 11, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    https://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/344513880761966592

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  170. Jennifer says

    June 11, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    coconut and pineapple sounds incredible!

    Reply
  171. Evelyn Frierson says

    June 11, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    I love the Strawberry fruit Bars.

    Reply
  172. cassandra mccann says

    June 11, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    https://www.outshinesnacks.com/products/bars/mango.aspx

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  173. Betty C says

    June 11, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Pomegranate first, then coconut and peach and ……

    Reply
  174. Betty C says

    June 11, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/344549833572487170

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  175. Brenda Elsner says

    June 11, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    I would like to try the strawberry!!

    Reply
  176. Michaela says

    June 11, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Raspberry 🙂

    Reply
  177. kathy pease says

    June 11, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    next time I shop I would pick up strawberry

    Reply
  178. kathy pease says

    June 11, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/344562204407889920

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  179. Julie says

    June 11, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Strawberry for me
    thanks

    Reply
  180. suburbancorrespondent says

    June 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    I’m a strawberry gal, myself.

    Reply
  181. Amber says

    June 11, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    I love the Raspberry flavor!

    Reply
  182. Candie L says

    June 11, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    I would like the pineapple flavor. thank you

    Reply
  183. Kayla says

    June 11, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    I’d like to try the pineapple!

    Reply
  184. Sarah L says

    June 11, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    I ate the strawberry today (95 degrees here).
    I want to try the pineapple.
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  185. Sarah L says

    June 11, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    https://twitter.com/slehan/status/344643811403759616

    Reply
  186. Pauline M says

    June 11, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    I would love to try the mango fruit bar!

    Reply
  187. Crystal F says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    I think my family would like to try the peach flavor. Thnank you!

    Reply
  188. Nadine L says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    Coconut Waters with Pineapple (or the Coconut, they really should do those two together to make a Pina Colada one,lol) sounds great. So hard to choose, so many great flavors.

    Reply
  189. Nadine L says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/2BeFitBy50/status/344769262642163712

    Reply
  190. tracey byram says

    June 12, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    I’d like to try the coconut.

    Reply
  191. sheila ressel says

    June 12, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    I’ll be getting pineapple.

    sressell@earthlink.net

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  192. sheila ressel says

    June 12, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    tweeted.
    https://twitter.com/slr8/status/344814175907889153

    Reply
  193. angie lilly says

    June 12, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    oooooooooooo I see that they are getting ready to come out with a blood orange flavor…that would be my pick!!!!

    Reply
  194. angie lilly says

    June 12, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/344841393363120128

    Reply
  195. susan smoaks says

    June 12, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    I am going to stock up on the peach next time I go to the grocery store.

    Reply
  196. susan smoaks says

    June 12, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    https://twitter.com/fdp4life/status/344851964301021185

    Reply
  197. Tabathia B says

    June 12, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    I would like to try strawberry and peach

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  198. Tabathia B says

    June 12, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/344883907776356352

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  199. wendy rozema says

    June 12, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Strawberry sounds so good!!
    wendywynsma@gmail.com

    Reply
  200. Lisa Garner says

    June 12, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    I want to try the Coconut Water’s Pineapple.
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  201. Lisa Garner says

    June 12, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/344908394664189952
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  202. tina reynolds says

    June 12, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    mango is the flavor I Want to try

    Reply
  203. tina reynolds says

    June 12, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    https://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/344922942439825409

    Reply
  204. ashley says

    June 12, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    I’m waiting for the blood orange!

    Reply
  205. ashley says

    June 12, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    https://twitter.com/ohsmiledarling/status/344932055584473089

    Reply
  206. Amanda Sakovitz says

    June 12, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    I want to try the Strawberry!
    pokergrl8 at gmail.com

    Reply
  207. Amanda Sakovitz says

    June 12, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    https://twitter.com/aes529/status/344932017110130693

    Reply
  208. Thomas Murphy says

    June 12, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    I want to try the pineapple

    Reply
  209. Thomas Murphy says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/344938210268438528

    Reply
  210. Thomas Gibson says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Strawberry for me!!!

    Reply
  211. Whitney says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    I would love to try the strawberry

    Reply
  212. Whitney says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/344947111416193024

    Reply
  213. Sand says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    I would love to try the coconut!

    Reply
  214. Sheree says

    June 12, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    I will be picking up my favorite Coconut Water with Pineapple

    Reply
  215. Shea Balentine says

    June 12, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Strawberry! because it’s one of my fav flavors!

    Reply
  216. Shea Balentine says

    June 12, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    https://twitter.com/SheaBalentine/status/345024473084350464

    Reply
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    September 12, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Greetings! Veery helpful advice in this particular
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