The whole family can get into the holiday spirit with Organic Valley Eggnog! Made with all organic ingredients, this eggnog will surely make you feel like cuddling up with your family next to a fire. Yum!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This eggnog is so good, it tastes just like melted ice-cream!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Both kids and grown-ups in our family love their eggnog every holiday season! I like that Organic Valley’s Eggnog is not overly sweet, and it’s great that it also has 5 grams of protein per serving! The Organic Valley Eggnog stands out amongst the crowd for our family, with its wholesome and quality ingredients – which you can always count on with this brand!  

Flavorful Features:

Organic Valley products include:

• Milk
• Cream
• Half & Half
• Eggs
• Butter
• Cheese
• Yogurt
• Soy Milk
• Sour Cream
• Cream Cheese
• Cottage Cheese
• Protein Shakes
• Protein Powder
• Produce
• Meats

The Icing on the Cake:

Organic Valley Eggnog uses milk, cream, and eggs produced with no antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides or GMOs, as well as fair-trade vanilla, sugar and nutmeg!

Time to Eat?!

Sip some Organic Valley Eggnog as a dessert after dinner, or as a decadent holiday snack!

Good to Go?

Organic Valley Eggnog comes in a quart-size carton, perfect to share with family and friends, or to keep in your fridge and enjoy throughout the week!

Mix it Up!

Adults, try a splash of Organic Valley Eggnog in your morning coffee as a holiday creamer!

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

Say Cheeeeeeeeese! String cheeeeeese, that is! Eating cheese and getting a dose of calcium and protein doesn’t get more fun when you get string cheese! Creamy, USDA certified organic, free of antibiotics, and non-GMO, the Creative Kitchen is so excited about the Organic Valley Stringles. They are a super easy on-the-go snack to include in your family’s lunch boxes and backpacks. This filling snack can satisfy tummies of all ages – and leave mouths smiling and asking for more cheese please!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This cheese is so fun to eat!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Hands-down, Organic Valley Stringles are the most popular snack in my house! It’s the go-to snack that not only my kids, but also my husband and I, reach for when our tummies are rumbling. The nibble of protein and calcium is just the right amount to tie us over until the next meal!

Flavorful Features:

• Cheddar
• Colby Jack
• Mozzarella

The Icing on the Cake:

Organic Valley Stringles are made from USDA organic milk without synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides, and antibiotics. One serving satisfies 20% of your daily calcium intake!

Time to Eat?!

Breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner—Stringles add a burst of flavor and fun!

Good to Go?

Slim and individually packed, Stringles are easy to toss into backpacks and briefcases. They are also great additions in a family picnic basket!

Mix it Up!

Tear strips of Organic Valley Stringles apart, to use on homemade pizza.

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

Not all eggs are created equal. The Creative Kitchen loves Organic Valley cage free eggs because we know their chickens are the happiest and healthiest, which results in better quality eggs for you and your family. With access to organic pastures, their chickens spend their days eating from the earth and being cared for by Organic Valley farmers. Ready for more good news? Organic Valley eggs are GMO-free and have no antibiotics, synthetic hormones, or toxic pesticides.

The Creative Kitchen is excited to feature Organic Valley eggs in our Whole Foods classes this week, where we’ll be making this Organic Mama Veggie Frittata!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Mommy says the chickens that made these eggs are happy and healthy! They make yummy eggs for me to eat.

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Choosing organic products for my family is very important to me, and I feel good about choosing Organic Valley eggs because there’s no antibiotics or synthetic hormones. I also like the Organic Valley egg whites in a carton for my omelets; I don’t feel wasteful throwing away yolks and it’s so easy to just pour into the pan.

The Icing on the Cake:

Not getting enough Omega-3 fatty acids? Organic Valley’s Omega-3 Eggs provide more than twice as many omega-3 fatty acids as regular eggs – just by feeding their chickens flax seeds.

Time to Eat?!

Eggs are a great way to start your day, but can also be incorporated into lunch and dinner, or your post-workout snack.

Mix it Up!

Try making a Buddha bowl for dinner tonight with your choice of grain, vegetables, protein, and top it off with a poached egg and voila! You’ve got a well-rounded, nutritious AND delicious meal!

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

Organic Valley’s award winning Cultured Unsalted Butter is extra tasty, since it’s made with organic sweet cream from pasture raised cows and live cultures. The butter contains a boost of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are optimal for brain function. Like all Organic Valley products, this butter is non-GMO, and made without using antibiotics, synthetic hormones or toxic pesticides. Whether spreading on top of pancakes, using in cookie recipes, or stirring a dollop into cooked veggies, Organic Valley Cultured Butter will make all of your dishes that much more flavorful.

The Creative Kitchen is proud to have Organic Valley as a Supporting Sponsor for our Holiday Kids Cooking Classes at Whole Foods Market NYC, decorating Chai Snickerdoodle cookies made with Organic Valley Cultured Unsalted Butter.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love helping mommy mix the butter into cookies!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I love using Organic Valley products. The fact that there are no added antibiotics and that Organic Valley even knows the farmers makes me super comfortable including these products in my family’s diet. Their Cultured Unsalted Butter is a particular hit in my house. It’s so purely delicious that even a simple smear on toast is a family-favorite.

Flavorful Features:

Organic Valley Butter comes in several varieties:
– Salted Butter
– Pasture Butter, Cultured
– European Style Cultured Butter
– Clarified Butter, Ghee

In addition, Organic Valley has several products including milk, protein shakes, grassmilk yogurt, cheese, cream, half and half, soy, sour cream, cream cheese, cottage cheese, eggs and produce.

The Icing On the Cake:

Organic Valley Cultured Unsalted Butter is always organic, and never contains any antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides or GMO’s.

Mix it Up!

Add fresh herbs and salt to room temperature butter, roll into a log and set in your fridge for a compound butter that can be used on steak, chicken or even fish! Combine Organic Valley Cultured Butter with your favorite nut butter for a rich addition to your morning pancakes! Create Chai Snickerdoodle cookies, just like we did in our Holiday Kids Cooking Class and serve with a glass Organic Valley Egg Nog!

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

Crazy and on-the-go seems to be the definition of weekday mornings in busy family households. Organic Valley makes it easy to get primed for the day ahead with their newest Balance Protein shakes. Natural and simple are at the core of Balance protein shakes—free of GMOs, antibiotics, and artificial sweeteners, plus you and your kids will get a whooping 50% of recommended daily calcium!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Yum it tastes so good and creamy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I love how Organic Valley’s Balance Protein shakes have nine simply sourced ingredients. When mornings get hectic, I can rest assured me and my family are supplementing a quick on-the-go breakfast with this healthy nutrient packed drink.

Flavorful Features:

Classic flavors like dark chocolate and vanilla bean will please both kids and parents alike!

The Icing on the Cake:

Organic Valley carries their philosophy for healthy organic ingredients for all of their products: free of GMOs, antibiotics, synthetic hormones, artificial sweeteners, and pesticides. As an added bonus, their Balance Protein Shakes are made of nine high ingredients, contain 16 grams of organic milk, contain 50% of the recommended daily calcium levels.

Time to Eat?!

Drink this tasty shake as a breakfast or snack between meals.

Good to Go?

Yes, these shakes are perfectly portable and fit into a purse, backpack, or lunch box!

Mix It Up!

Blend up the vanilla bean Balance Protein Shake with some fresh strawberries, chill it in the freezer and you have an indulgent but healthy frozen treat!

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

Our friends at Organic Valley are making the holiday season sweeter with this delicious and smooth organic eggnog featuring yummy vanilla undertones and just the right amount of nutmeg. The Creative Kitchen loves Organic Valley because they source their milk from small, local farms that practice holistic animal care and whose cows are grass-fed and raised without antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic Valley Eggnog is sure to be a hit with your whole family this holiday!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Tastes like melted ice cream!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I already turn to Organic Valley for their milk, cheese, and other dairy products year round, and I’m happy I can share this classic holiday drink with my kids knowing that it comes from a trusted brand. This rich, creamy eggnog is tasty on its own, and my kids go even crazier for Organic Valley Eggnog French toast!

The Icing on the Cake:

Organic Valley Eggnog is certified kosher and non-GMO. It is also made with fair-trade sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg.

Time to Eat?!

Enjoy Organic Valley Eggnog seasonally from October through January.

Mix it Up!

Try making your favorite holiday baked goods with Organic Valley Eggnog instead of milk.

Organic Valley’s website is full of recipes for delicious Egg Nog treats! Check out these Egg Nog Cookies with Egg Nog Icing!

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

At The Creative Kitchen we believe every meal should be a healthful, balanced plate. Our friends at Organic Valley believe the same and their new milk protein shake, Organic Balance, makes it easy and convenient for you and your family to drink a balanced meal, too. Organic Balance is perfect for a breakfast at home or on-the-go that’ll get you and your family moving and grooving throughout the day. You can even have it for a powerful, protein-packed snack. With 50% of your recommended daily calcium, 16g of organic milk protein, and the sweet flavor of dark chocolate or vanilla bean, your body and your taste buds won’t be disappointed.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It tastes like a milkshake!

From the Eyes of a Parent: 

On busy mornings, when I’m juggling my kids and their school supplies, Organic Balance is a life saver! There are very few ingredients in Organic Balance, so when my kids or I drink it, I know exactly what’s going into our tummies. It’s made with organic milks and contains calcium and vitamin D. Its dark chocolate or vanilla flavor adds a subtle sweetness, too. What could be better! Because Organic Balance is shelf stable, I can keep a staple of them in my pantry. They’re popular in my house so they go fast!

Flavorful Features:

Organic Balance comes in two flavors:

• Dark Chocolate
• Vanilla Bean

The Icing on the Cake: 

Organic Balance contains only 9 ingredients, 16g of organic milk protein, and 50% of your recommended daily calcium. It is Kosher and USDA Organic, too. Organic Balance, and all Organic Valley products, contains no GMO’s, antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides or artificial sweeteners.

Time to Eat?!

Have Organic Balance for breakfast or a powerful protein-packed snack!

Good to Go?

Yes! Organic Balance comes in bottles that are perfect for on-the-go drinking!

Mix it Up!

Blend with fruit to make a smoothie!

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

We love Organic Valley for their dedication to organic milk and milk products. Now they’ve brought us Stringles, a family’s ultimate on-the-go snack. Keeping true to their guarantee, their string cheese is made from organic milk from pasteurized cows. A great source of calcium and protein, Stringles are a “valley” of deliciousness that all snackers can feel good about.  

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It’s so much fun to pull apart and eat!

From the Eyes of a Parent: 

Organic Valley Stringles are the perfect portion for my family of snackers. They come in one ounce sticks that are the right size for a lunch box, backpack, purse, or for any on-the-go eating. Stringles are different from the average string cheese because not only are they organic, but they contain calcium and protein, making them healthful AND delicious.

Flavorful Features:

Organic Valley Stringles come in three different cheeses:

• Colby Jack
• Mild Cheddar
• Mozzarella

The Icing on the Cake: 

Stringles are USDA Organic and are made from organic milk from pasteurized cows.

They contain calcium, protein and Vitamin A.

They come in a 6 pack of 1 oz. sticks of stringles and a 24 pack of 10 oz. sticks.

Stringles remain fresh until the expiration date on the package. They can be eaten 3-5 days after opening and can be frozen for up to two months.

Time to Eat?!

As a snack or cheesy, healthful side to lunch or dinner.

Good to Go?

Yes! Organic Valley Stringles are individually wrapped and ready to be taken on-the-go.

Mix It Up!

Use Organic Valley Stringles in your favorite cheesy recipe like vegetable calzone! 

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner.  Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children.  She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

We love Organic Valley because their products come from family-owned dairy farms, where the cows are raised on organic pastures. A lunchbox classic, Organic Valley’s single-serve milk boxes comes in great flavors that will get kids drinking their dairy, and take adults on a trip down taste-bud memory lane! And because they don’t need to be stored in the fridge, they can go anywhere you or your child goes!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It’s fun to drink milk out of a straw and to squeeze the container like a juice box! I love all the yummy flavors. The strawberry milk is my favorite!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

The boxes are just the right size for a children’s snack or lunch box. Plus, they’re convenient for traveling, without sacrificing organic, all-natural quality. I also like knowing that my purchase is helping family-owned farms. And I love that they’re not just for kids—when I need a chocolate fix, I can grab one of these and not feel guilty, too!

Flavorful Features:

Organic Valley’s single-serve milks comes in individual 8-ounce packages, convenient 4-packs, and 12-pack cases of the following varieties and flavors:

• 1%
• 1% Chocolate
• 1% Vanilla
• 1% Strawberry
• Whole Milk

The Icing on the Cake:

The milk contains Vitamins A, C, and D, as well as Calcium and Iron. Plus, they’re USDA-certified organic and certified Kosher.

Time to Eat?!

Any time! The milks make a great lunchbox addition. They’re especially good for on-the-go meals, like at the playground or on the way to-and-from school.

Good to Go?

Yes! Since the single-serve containers are portable and don’t need to be refrigerated, they’re easy to stash in a purse for an anytime-of-day treat.

Mix it Up!

Create a strawberry milk slushy by sticking a single-serve Organic Valley in the freezer. Or, empty the milk into a blender with a cup of ice and give it a whirl for a sweet, summertime treat.

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children.  She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

Celebrating your child’s birthday can be filled with lots of joy and happiness and also sugar! Kid’s birthdays are often filled with making candy necklaces, hitting candy filled piñatas, soda, juice, cake and ice cream. Otherwise known as oodles and oodles of sugar! So make your child’s next birthday party just as fun and tasty without the oodles of sugar, with some healthful tips from The Creative Kitchen.

Entertainment: 

Instead of serving pizza or chicken nuggets, have kids make their own healthful dish such as whole wheat pasta salad or fruit and vegetable dips. In addition to the kids eating a more healthful meal they are also entertained and kept busy with a fun and engaging activity, and mom is also saving time on party prep!

Craft Ideas:

Another way to get kids excited and involved is crafts! Instead of making bracelets with candy or candy cereal try using a combination of freeze dried fruits such as: strawberries, bananas, pineapple, or apple, dried fruit such as: raisins, papaya, or diced apricots, and toasted oat cereal. Or consider making a fun recycled craft, such as making cereal box crowns that kids can decorate and personalize. Nothing like a custom birthday hat!

Decorations: 

Decorating for a child’s party can be friendly to our planet and still look adorable! Companies like “Susty Party” have a wide selection of colorful and fun decorations for any party that are friendly to mother earth and your wallet!

Drinks:

If you want to serve juice at your child’s party consider using low sugar juice that you water down a little. If you would rather serve something both kids and adults alike will enjoy, consider serving flavored water by placing strawberries or oranges in the water to make ordinary water, colorful and flavorful!

Snack:

For a quick and ready snack consider serving an all natural nutrient packed snack like Happy Squeezes smoothies  from “Happy Family“. Place the snacks in a basket where they are an easy and convenient grab-and-go snack that the kids can eat throughout the party. Or put them in the freezer for a couple of hours before the party for a yummy stay-cool treat.

Dessert: 

If you are planning to serve cake consider decorating it with sweet freeze dried fruits or by using sprinkles and decorations like “Breyers” all natural toppings or “Surf Sweets.” It is a matter of using the fun-colored decorations that kids love, but that are made with all natural dyes, since they are better for the little bodies consuming them. We love products made with “GNT,” which uses dyes made from fruit and vegetable colorings.   

If serving cupcakes consider having kids decorate their very own cupcake with all natural candies. And  to drink think about serving individual milk boxes that do not need to be refrigerated such as “Organic Valley” single serves. Or if you are looking for a cool and fun treat consider making homemade fruit popsicles to hand out to the party guests. These can have a fun factor frozen right in, by using sliced fruit like kiwis to create fun and colorful designs. 

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner.  Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children.  She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.