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Autumn is coming, and with the kid's first day of school right around the corner, we are excited to have added a great new line of time saving and healthy frozen meals from Mom Made Foods - choice organics for children. These meals are perfect for busy families that are looking for a great tasting, healthy meal. We have four varieties available for the little ones which include Broccoli, Sweet Potato, Pear and Apple. We also have four great varieties available for kids of all ages which include Cheesy Mac, Fiesta Rice, Cheese Pizza, and Bean Burrito. Mom Made Meals are not only 100% USDA-certified organic but are also low in fat and sodium, with no added sugar, additives, colors or preservatives.

Heather, the Founder of Mom Made Foods developed this line of healthy organic meals as a result of her passion for fresh, well balanced food. As a full-time working mother she often found it difficult to find the time to prepare foods from scratch and recognized that it was difficult to find any freshly made, healthy store bought alternatives. With the guidance from her brother (a Professional Chef) and support from her family and friends, she created Mom Made Foods - choice organics for children.

In her own words:

"Three years ago, I developed Mom Made Foods to provide organic meal options that kids would love. Exposing children to the flavors and nutritional benefits of organic food is a gift that they will keep with them for a lifetime. Although it may seem difficult, incorporating organic food into children's everyday lives is simple. Mom Made meals are just like those a parent would make in their own kitchen, with the kind of foods that will help young children develop a taste for healthy eating."

Here are a few of her pointers to start your kids on the road to healthy eating:

*It's never too early to start
Children develop their palates more from birth to age two than at any other time of their life. Start introducing organics as young as possible, but also know that it's never too late to adopt an organic lifestyle.

*Prioritize an organic grocery list
Keep the Environmental Working Group's "dirty dozen" list in mind regarding foods that rank highest and lowest in pesticides.

*Be a good role model
Share meals as a family and remember that kids are exploring the world of food and watching you. They may need multiple introductions to certain foods before "learning to" like them.

*Respect their decisions
Children have an innate understanding of when they're full. Never force food or bribe kids to eat.

*Involve your children
Plant a garden together. At the store, encourage them to participate in the selection of fresh produce and involve them in food preparation at home.

*Organic can be convenient too
There are times when we need to rely on prepared food. Make sure to read labels. Frozen organics are better for you than shelf products. This is true for veggies, baby food, and prepared meals.