Gerber Farm
Lifestyle September 21, 2016Yesterday was our last day in the Bahamas and we had so much fun. Today weβre traveling home and weβre ready to get back into the swing of things. A couple weeks ago we had the coolest opportunity. Gerber invited our family out to visit one of their family farms that grows butternut squash. So we flew out to Michigan and spent a couple days touring the farm and meeting the people behind the scenes at Gerber.
Aside from the fact that Atticus was like a little kid in a candy store running around the field picking squash, riding tractors, and taste testing some of the new snacks and foods that they are developing, we learned so much about the high quality standards Gerber has to bring fruits and veggies from farm to table.
Fremont, where the Gerber family started making baby food in 1927, is the cutest, quaintest little town and it seems like everyone there is part of the Gerber family. They even have a baby food festival there every year. I always just assumed they just take a fruit or vegetable, blend it up and put it in a tub or pouch. But seeing the behind the scenes in the kitchens where are all the foods are developed and meeting the experts, you see how much care and effort is taken to figure out the best recipe to make sure our babies gets the nutrition that they need.
Before we left the farm, David asked the farmer how quickly the squash could be processed and we were amazed to find out that it would only take a few days after picking! And the peas and some other vegetables are cold pureed and cooked the same day they are picked. So now a few weeks after our tour, I can imagine that when I get a Gerber product with squash in it, it came from that batch of food that was picked just weeks ago. Maybe the squash is one that Atticus picked ;) Not likely since the farm produces 2,500 tons of squash a year.
We have always been BIG Gerber fans. Both Atticus and Rosieβs first solid foods were Gerber Rice Cereal. Atticus is really picky but Rosie is our really good eater. Sheβll eat most blends of fruit and vegetables, and whenever I can sneak in a veggie, I consider that one in the win column. And as moms, weβll take any win we can get! They also love Lilβ Crunchies, Puffs, and Yogurt Melts which they inhale in pretty much one sitting.
Did you know that babies from Gerberβs panel of 2,000 tiny taste testers try out the recipes? We actually got to see a group of babies taste testing and it was really cool to see them in action. Later in the day, Rosie even got to be a little taste tester and she was happily trying some of the 3 rd Foods Lil Bits recipes. Now she is a real Gerber Baby!
Hope youβre having a good week!
*Thanks to Gerber for sponsoring this post and taking us behind the scenes with them.
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Amber!! I love this sweet post. Finally catching up on the blog, you guys are such fun parents! xo, sarah from PLAIN JANE
Butternut squash! Yum! And so cute, fun that you guys got to go to the farm. Rosie is totally a little Gerber Baby!
Your jeans are so cute! Love the rips, gives an indie-chic vibe! PS your kids are to die for, so cute! Love seeing them so happy xoxo
THAT HAT!! it looks good on you and atticus! sweethearts. xo
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How cute does A look in your hat!! Almost as cute as you do! π
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You guys are the most cutest little family ? You are rocking that look btw! I can’t get over Rosie’s BOWS! And little Atticus farmer boy, Ahhh ? Love reading and following along you and your adorable family. Xoxo
Amber you are such a big inspiration! you have a lovely family and you make me want to have one for my self one day! Thank you for making me believe in my dreams. I hope you get to read this, I wish you and your family the best in your new start in Arizona, you are amazing I love your style specially your alway perfect sun glasses. My best greetings from Medellin, Colombia π
Where did you get Atticus’s shirt? I would love to get my baby (well I guess not a baby 2 1/2) cousin that!!
Where did you get the necklace? I remembering you talking about it in one of your snapchats, but I can’t remember. Also, love this photoshoot, your kids are so adorable!
Amber! I absolutely love following your posts! You have the cutest fam! My babes love Gerber too, thank you for giving us an “inside look” into the Gerber farm! Where is your necklace in this post from?? It is so cute! You have the best style, even when dressing down! Xoxo
Your life is literally goals!!! your family/kids are adorable and your always have the cutest clothes!! I love your jeans i can never find cute ripped ones where are they from?? I also am in LOVE with your flannel it’s the cutest one i’ve ever seen!!!!
You always have THE BEST sunglasses! Love this post.
You guys are the cutest and sweetest family, I’m just obsessed! Where are your sunglasses from? I’ve been dying to find some like yours but I’ve had no luck! Can’t wait for you guys to move to Arizona!
How fun! love your plaid shirt and hat too!
I love these pictures and I need that plaid shirt, can you please tell me where it’s from, and I really hope it’s still available? =)
The shirt is avail at Bobeau.com
Makes my day to get pictures and updates on you and your adorable family! Every day is like an adventure in your life. I love you guys
That is so great! Looks like you all had a great visit to the farm. These photos are so cute! =)
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I love your necklace a lot! And your flannel is really pretty as well, and perfect for the situation! Those pictures are really cute as always!
Lucie, xx
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I love your casual and cute outfit here, and I LOVE those adorable shots of Atticus wearing your hat!! Can he be any cuter, seriously?!
This gets me so excited for fall!
xo E
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The cutest! This weekend my husband and I are headed to an apple orchard in the Mountains, and I can’t wait to be on a farm! I’m thinking of wearing gingham too!
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What a fun little trip?! I absolutely love all of your looks and my goodness how cute are Rosie’s little piggies?!
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I love Rosie’s little bows! So adorable π
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Such a cool trip…I always love seeing behind the scenes stuff like this!
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How exciting this trip to Gerber farm must had been. And especially for the little ones, Rosie testing food, and Atticus riding the “squash picker” How adorable that Atticus brought Chauncey pup with him!!
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Oh my goodness. This is just adorable! Love this partnership!
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haha that farmer looked super cute π
This is so adorable! I can’t believe they actually have a panel of babies to test the food! How cool!
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This sounds like such a cool experience! Great for the babies because I’m sure they loved taste testing π Loving your casual outfit – major inspo for when I go apple picking soon!
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This looks like so much fun. We used gerber with Lucas too and he loved it.
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Nicolette
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This is such a cool experience!! The babies must of loved being out on the farm <3
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Oh my goodness!! This is so darn cute! I love how excited A gets about all of these things and Rosie’s little pigtails are adorable! Love your hat!
xo,
Sara Kate Styling
Awww, such a perfect Autumn mood on these photos! I’m loving to spend times with the little ones doing something/ anything outdoors, esp. in the countryside/ farm.
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Amber why did you stop linking Atticus’ clothes at the end of every blog post? I miss that π
Sounds like an amazing time!! Truly loved reading this post!!!
I bet seeing the baby taste tester group was super cute! I would love to see pics of that. It also much be hilarious to see how they judge a reaction. Looks a wonderful family trip and I love that A consistently is holding the biggest squash in site.
Your outfit is cute as always, but I’m not going to lie….A steals the show when he’s in your hat. I think it should be his.
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What a cool experience to see where your babies food comes from! Beautiful pics of you and your family xoxox!!
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You and your family are gorgeous <3 Love the pics and adorable outfits!
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Omg I love you and your fam! Can’t wait to hear about Davids hair!!
OMG I Love you and your fam!!! Can’t wait to find out about David’s hair!
Such a fun opportunity! Looks like you all had a blast! Atticus and Rosie are so stinkin cute, love seeing them in your snaps!
xo,
Abigail
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This looks like such a fun opportunity! You look beautiful and the little ones look like they’re having so much fun.
x Sarah
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Atticus looks so cute in your hat! This looks like such a fun day! My sister is a big fan of Gerber food for her baby and I know I’ll be feeding it to mine when my little girl arrives π
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Hey for the meet up this Saturday in New York, I emailed you and rsvp, are we gonna get any further details of where it’s at, thank you:)
Wow this sounds like such a great opportunity! Great photos
xo
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That boater hat of yours is just my favorite!
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these picture are super cute (love the one with atticus wearing your hat). now i am slowly getting excited for fall π
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marie
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Such cute pictures, Amber & David!! Looks like A had fun on the “Squah Picker” ???
What an amazing opportunity! Great pics (as always) and I love the plaid shirt you had on.
Cute pictures!!
I am sorry but i’ve never tated Gerber food. I am pretty sure is good?
Ro is so cute!!!
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This is so so awesome!! What a fun opportunity. I just love Rosie’s little mini pony tales! These pics are just too adorable. π PS What foundation are you currently using? I know you’ve been a fan of 7 and Estee Lauder, are those still your go-to’s ?? Thanks a bunch, pretty lady!
Terrell in OKC
So cool! Y’all are so cute:)