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Are Your Kids Getting the Vitamins They Need #giveaway #backtoschool

August 3, 2013 by Geri Chase

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This is a sponsored post for alternaVites Kids® written by 5M4M Contributor Geri Chase.  While Geri was compensated for this promotional post, her opinions and views are her own.

Back to school time can be a stressful time for moms and kids alike.  There are lots of new things to adjust to as kids try to get back into the routine of going to class each day.  So what can we do as moms to help kids relax so they can focus on learning?

Our family decided to work on becoming more healthy.  Along with changing our eating habits we will be adding vitamins to our diet. We have had problems with vitamins in the past because my kids can’t always swallow pills.

I know there are chewable alternatives, but frankly, my boys don’t think they taste all that great and the gummy vitamins we’ve used seemed to contain a high amount of sugar.  alternaVites Kids® has an answer to these issues and their answer is much easier to swallow than typical vitamins!

Produced by Rich Vitamins, alternaVites Kids® is an easy to ingest crystal powder that contains 17 vitamins and minerals that are important for kids overall health and well being.  Did you know that without enough B12, a child’s body may not produce enough blood cells for the brain, which may leave kids feeling tired and weak?

Also, a lack of Vitamin A can lead to blurred vision.  No one wants their child to struggle in school because they are fatigued and struggling to see the board.  alternaVites Kids® is loaded with these vitamins and other nutrients children need to stay healthy and strong and focused in class.

Here are some of the other great features of alternaVites Kids®:

  • Comes in 2 awesome flavors – strawberry bubblegum & raspberry cotton candy
  • Melts in your mouth
  • One packet per day
  • Has 0 grams of sugar
  • Free of aspartame and high fructose corn syrup
  • Contains no artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors or preservatives
  • Has no animal products or by-products
  • Does not contain egg, milk, peanut, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish or shellfish*
  • Certified kosher pareve

One of the best features about alternaVites Kids® is it’s versatility, because it can be taken a number of ways.  The powder can be slowly sprinkled on the tongue, where it will dissolve instantly or it can be mixed into pudding, yogurt, smoothies or even sprinkled on fruit.  How easy is that?  No more fights with the kids about taking their vitamins!  Just mix it into something yummy and BOOM!  It’s like a vitamin powered pixie stick!


And just in case you were wondering, they make an adult version of alternaVites too, which is great for people like me and the rest of the 40% of Americans who have difficulty swallowing pills.  So as long as I remember to take them, I have no more excuses for leaving vitamins out of my daily routine! I think that the easy to carry packets will help a lot with my forgetfulness, because I can keep a few packets in my purse to take even when I’m away from home.  Very convenient!

You can learn more about alternaVites Kids at their website or follow them on Facebook.  You can purchase a 30 pack box of alternaVites Kids through the site for around $16 and if you purchase 2 or more boxes they will ship it to you for free!

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One reader is going to get her chance to win a 3 month supply of alternaVites Kids multivitamin & mineral. Use the Rafflecopter form to enter this giveaway. New to Rafflecopter? Watch this 45-second video on how to enter!

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Geri Chase is mom to 2 hilarious boys and wife to an insanely funny husband, all of whom like to remind her that the fact that she is a girl does not give her immunity from their testosterone induced humor. While she pretends not to be amused, she secretly laughs herself silly over their antics and frequently blogs about life and family friendly products over at I Am Boymom.

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Geri Chase is mom to 2 hilarious boys and wife to an insanely funny husband, all of whom like to remind her that the fact that she is a girl does not give her immunity from their testosterone induced humor. While she pretends not to be amused, she secretly laughs herself silly over their antics and frequently blogs about life and family friendly products over at I Am Boymom.

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79 Comments

  1. Diane Cooper says

    August 30, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    I feel that vitamins are crucial, especially for children, who will never eat all the healthy things you want them to. Plus, our food supply is questionable, at best.

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  2. Claire says

    August 30, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    they’re a great supplement to a healthy diet.

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  3. Cathy H says

    August 30, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    Vitamins are important to supplement to help us remain healthy and energetic.

    Reply
  4. kolpin says

    August 30, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    they’re a great supplement to a healthy diet.

    rafflecopter: daniel

    Reply
  5. Richard Hicks says

    August 30, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    They are important to make sure kids get those particular vitamins that they might miss in their reg. meals

    Reply
  6. kathy dalton says

    August 30, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    vitamins are important because we never get enough from our foods

    Reply
  7. Meegan Whitford says

    August 30, 2013 at 10:43 am

    to have a healthy lifestyle and to make sure they are getting all the vitamins they need

    Reply
  8. T.h.Ransom says

    August 30, 2013 at 9:47 am

    My daughter is very picky right now and she may be lacking some important nutrients for development. Vitamins help to ensure she gets those nutrients

    Reply
  9. Diana Hatch says

    August 30, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Part of a healthy lifestyle

    Reply
  10. 1955nurse says

    August 30, 2013 at 9:00 am

    They are important to insure the kiddos are getting enough essentials that are important for Brain development, as well as the other needed vitamins & minerals that may be lacking in what they get in their daily diet. Thanks for the chance!!!!

    Reply
  11. 1955nurse says

    August 30, 2013 at 8:59 am

    They are important to insure the kiddos are getting enough essentials that are important for Brain development, as well as the other vitamins & minerals that may be lacking in theyr daily diet. Thanks for the chance!!!!

    Reply
  12. David Carlson says

    August 29, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    Vitamins are important because there is so much processed food these days.

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  13. katklaw777 says

    August 29, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    You can’t force your kids to eat certain things so taking a daily vitamin helps to cover all the bases.

    Reply
  14. Saver Sara says

    August 29, 2013 at 11:00 am

    I think they are important because no many how hard I try, my son still needs to get extra vitamins and minerals.

    Reply
  15. gala says

    August 29, 2013 at 10:04 am

    I think vitamins are important because of the low quality of today’s food

    Reply
  16. Benita says

    August 28, 2013 at 11:47 am

    They’re important for a person’s overall health.

    Reply
  17. Donna K says

    August 28, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Most people don’t eat everything they need.

    Reply
  18. Stephanie Nericcio says

    August 28, 2013 at 9:24 am

    I think they are important to help keep everyone healthy during the flu season for sure!

    Reply
  19. sarah t says

    August 28, 2013 at 9:11 am

    they help keep my son healthy

    Reply
  20. Southern Gal says

    August 28, 2013 at 8:31 am

    I know my son doesn’t get all the vitamins and minerals he need from diet alone. Vitamins help ease my mind a little.

    Reply
  21. Anitra says

    August 28, 2013 at 7:58 am

    It’s one additional way we can keep our kids healthy

    Reply
  22. nikki says

    August 28, 2013 at 7:34 am

    they help keep us healthy, esp. if the kids diet lacks important vitamins and nutrients

    Reply
  23. sandra says

    August 28, 2013 at 7:06 am

    yes, especially for growing kids

    Reply
  24. chana says

    August 28, 2013 at 5:31 am

    to ensure they are not missing anything essential they may not be getting in their food

    Reply
  25. Barbi says

    August 28, 2013 at 4:13 am

    Because you can’t possibly keep track of getting every daily recommended amount of every vitamin through food alone.

    Reply
  26. Stephanie says

    August 28, 2013 at 2:53 am

    My little one is a picky eater so I feel it’s important to give her vitamins so she can get enough nutrients

    Reply
  27. amy pugmire says

    August 26, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    my kids don’t eat well so I think it will help supplement them and make them healthy and strong

    Reply
  28. Sonya Morris says

    August 26, 2013 at 8:20 am

    I think vitamins are really important.

    Reply
  29. Jennifer says

    August 25, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    I think vitamins are important to make sure kids are getting the nutrients they need!

    Reply
  30. Shelly Leatham says

    August 24, 2013 at 3:52 am

    Vitamins are important in keeping kids healthy!

    Reply
  31. Mozi Esmes mom says

    August 23, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    My daughter is an extremely picky eater. We make lots of “loaded” smoothies to compensate, but I also like adding vitamins to the mix.

    Reply
  32. Barbara says

    August 21, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    If I wasn’t motivated by low energy, eyesight strain, & healthy hair and skin, I’d probably be really lazy about taking them for all the most important reasons…like heart health, etc…

    Reply
  33. Eve says

    August 21, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    many of us don’t eat right!!

    Reply
  34. rebecca shockley says

    August 21, 2013 at 10:54 am

    Because kids are so picky and they need there nutrients

    Reply
  35. Madonna says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:46 am

    I don’t think our diets include enough nutrients these days so we need to supplement

    Reply
  36. Theresa J says

    August 19, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    I have picky eaters and I worry that they are not getting the vitamins they need

    Reply
  37. Stephanie Larison says

    August 17, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    I feel it’s important to get all the vitamins your body needs daily

    Reply
  38. Meghan Finley says

    August 16, 2013 at 12:47 am

    They make up for all those things the kids won’t eat

    Reply
  39. Jennifer Marie says

    August 15, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    b/c my kids are picky and do not always eat the best.

    Reply
  40. Elizabeth Mc says

    August 14, 2013 at 1:50 am

    I think they are important to make sure you are getting the right nutrients

    Reply
  41. Naomi says

    August 13, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    Because vitamins are the building blocks.

    Reply
  42. meredith says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    Vitamins are important to make sure your cells have all the ingredients to function properly!

    Reply
  43. Brittany says

    August 11, 2013 at 11:51 pm

    I think vitamins fill in the gaps. We eat pretty healthy but sometimes kids are more interested in playing then eating.

    Reply
  44. Maureen G says

    August 11, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    You need to make sure your body gets all the vitamins it needs and that doesn’t always happen with the food choices we make

    Reply
  45. Ellen B says

    August 11, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    mostly I don’t think kids each the right foods all the time – the vitamins help keep them healthy

    Reply
  46. Colleen Boudreau says

    August 10, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    It keeps you healthy.

    Reply
  47. Sadie B. says

    August 9, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    I feel that they are important because we may miss some nutrients on some days.

    Reply
  48. Jeanna says

    August 9, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    I feel like it gives them the nutrients they may be missing otherwise!

    Reply
  49. Danielle Papsis says

    August 9, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    Vitamins are important to supplement your child with nutrients you might not even know they’re missing.

    Reply
  50. Jennifer Marohn says

    August 9, 2013 at 3:20 am

    I feel vitamins are important because I feel that most kids are not getting all the vitamins that they need from food, sun, environment, whatever now days.

    Reply
  51. Brandy W. says

    August 9, 2013 at 1:34 am

    A vitamin supplement makes sure we get enough of the good stuff just in case we don’t have quite enough in our regular diet.

    Reply
  52. cheri says

    August 8, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    supplement days when our diet is lacking.

    Reply
  53. Ruth Hill says

    August 8, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    No matter how healthily we eat, it really is never good enough with the way food is prepared nowadays. I am a long-time believer in vitamins, and my daughter is learning that as well.

    Reply
  54. Jenny Martin says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    We do not eat near enough vegetables–so I know we really need to take our vitamins!

    Reply
  55. Barbara Platt says

    August 8, 2013 at 6:22 am

    Because I have health problems and when I don’t take what I’m supposed to I can feel the difference.

    Reply
  56. Wehaf says

    August 7, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    Vitamins help keep our bodies in tip-top shape.

    Reply
  57. BusyWorkingMama says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:29 am

    Vitamins are great to fill in the gap even for healthy eaters. We take our daily.

    Reply
  58. Dorinne Hammons says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:03 am

    Because no matter how hard I try, my kids don’t eat balanced meals 🙁

    Reply
  59. michelle b. says

    August 7, 2013 at 5:31 am

    vitamins feel in the gap from their diet making sure they get everything there bodies need to grow properly

    Reply
  60. Melissa Michael says

    August 7, 2013 at 2:15 am

    Unfortunately, the foods we eat do not provide nearly the amount of vitamins we need. Especially today’s processed foods. I just recently started taking Krill Oil since I’m not a seafood eater and don’t get nearly enough Omega 3’s.

    Reply
  61. LaVonne says

    August 5, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    Sometimes my daughter can be picky. I like giving her vitamins to make sure she is getting the essentials.

    Reply
  62. Melissa P. says

    August 5, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    I think they are an added benefit to eating healthy. They can help replace any vitamins that your body might be lacking.

    Reply
  63. June S. says

    August 5, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    It helps to make sure they are getting their daily amount in case they have not eaten the right types of food.

    Reply
  64. Tammy S says

    August 5, 2013 at 11:47 am

    I think they are important because I don’t think they get enough of the daily recommended amounts of vitamins through the foods they eat. Picky eaters!

    Reply
  65. happymomc says

    August 5, 2013 at 10:51 am

    just to be sure they are getting all the nourishment they need!

    Reply
  66. Crissy D. says

    August 5, 2013 at 8:21 am

    I think vitamin supplements are important to make sure that the kids get every vitamin and mineral that they can

    Reply
  67. hollowsins says

    August 5, 2013 at 2:59 am

    i think it makes up for the things kids dont like to eat

    Reply
  68. Janet F says

    August 4, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    Vitamins are good for kids, especially picky eaters.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  69. Tabathia B says

    August 4, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    To make sure kids are getting all the daily vitamin requirements that they may miss out on during a meal

    Reply
  70. Susan P. says

    August 4, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    Vitamins and minerals fill in for the missing things most of our food doesn’t provide.

    Reply
  71. Toby says

    August 4, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    You know they’re getting the vitamins and minerals needed each day!

    Reply
  72. Jessica T says

    August 4, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    I like them for the immunity boost they seem to give my kids during flu season

    Reply
  73. Noreen says

    August 4, 2013 at 11:43 am

    They are important for picky eats who have a limited list of foods they will eat

    Reply
  74. Anne says

    August 4, 2013 at 11:40 am

    I always took vitamins as a child and still do. Highly important for their health and growth.

    Reply
  75. Shana D says

    August 4, 2013 at 11:20 am

    Kids aren’t always able to fight off infections and the sickies by themselves. Vitamins help give our kids that extra dose of assurance that they will be able to fight most things, especially right when school starts back up, it’s like a shock to the immune system.

    Reply
  76. Susan S. says

    August 4, 2013 at 9:09 am

    I’ve got picky eaters – so vitamins give me an extra boost of confidence about their health.

    Reply
  77. mamotts says

    August 4, 2013 at 3:47 am

    just to be sure- we eat healthy but be assured is what i love

    Reply
  78. Jessica says

    August 3, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    Vitamins provide an extra burst of nutrition to keep my kids healthy.

    Reply
  79. ACMommy3 says

    August 3, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    Even with a healthy diet, I think vitamins are important due to the quality of today’s food and due to the ups and downs of a child’s appetite!

    Reply

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