Whole Kids back to school bash August 13

With only a few more days to the kids head back to school, i have to start planning school lunches and snacks. Luckily, Whole Foods is hosting a back to school bash this Saturday from 10 am till 3 pm that can help with my back to school food shopping. The special event will feature food presentations, exercise classes and lots of prizes.

Here are some of the event details.

10 am till noon: WTTW Kids Great Food Fan Van
The WTTW Kids Great Food Fan Van, featuring Miss Lori's CAMPUS, will host a variety of kids activities. From singing and dancing to booking reading and healthy food samplings, this program will keep the kids happy. This event will be held in front of the store, weather permitting.

10 am till 1 pm: Fry YMCA of Metro Chicago:

Fry YMCA will host kids and adult fitness activities in the parking lot.

Activities include:

• Fitness Assessments - determine your body fat %, flexibility, and strength
• Kids Fitness Circuit - fun and healthy way to burn calories and stay active
• Face Painting, Fun with bubbles, Parachute games

12pm - 1pm
Join us for fun Kids Exercise Classes: Zumba, Self Defense, Yoga, Tae Kwon Do. Classes are subject to change.

12:30-2:30 pm Storewide Healthy Lunch Tasting:
Located in the Culinary Center, registered phonetician Stephanie will demo food choices from various departments. These selections are good for kids and good ideas for lunch boxes or after school snacks.

In addition to all the fun activities, there will be free giveaways and prizes, which are available while supplies last.

Whole Baby event at Whole Foods March 19

Saturday March 19, Whole Foods in Naperville will present a mom and baby even. Throughout the day the store will have various demonstrations for moms, babies and families. 

The event will be in three parts:


10:30-11:30: Making your own baby food.
Learn about the basic of making baby food. From ingredient puree to more advanced 12 month old recipes, these class will get you on the road to success. After the presentation, there will be a question and answer period. Please sign up with customer service to attend. 

12:00-12:30 Learn about supplements and prenatal supplements.
This presentation will focus on supplements for your baby and toddler as well prenatal vitamins. It will also cover natural cold and cough remedies. 

12:30-1 Learn about whole baby body care
Learn about the premium body care symbol and what it means on Whole Foods Products. See how Whole Baby Body Care Standards are good for your baby. 

1:30-3 pm Whole Baby Photo Shoot with Cherry Blossom Photography Studio
Cherry Blossom Photography Studio will offer a mini-photo shoot to customers. They will take 3 pictures of your baby or baby bump. The photos will be emailed to you. For more information on the Cherry Blossom Photography Studio, please see www.cherryblossomportraits.com.