It’s week two of school and although I haven’t heard the words “mom… can I have (insert something unhealthy) in my lunch?” I know it’s coming. I’m already burnt out just making the same thing every day so I’ve decided to shake things up a bit. I’ve created new ways to present some of the …
It’s either the most wonderful or dreaded time of the year for you- back to school! Be ready because it’s right around the corner. With schools starting at different times all throughout August and into September, it’s time to start preparing (at least mentally!) for back to school. Today I’ve rounded up 10 easy back …
School starts this week and there’s a sense of dread that’s been building in my stomach for days now. No, I’m not worried about sending my baby back to school or any of that nonsense. (I’m one of the celebratory moms, and frankly, the kid’s pretty excited, too.) School hasn’t even started yet, and I’m …
Are you looking for some great school lunch ideas to get your kid’s mid-day meal off to a great start this school year? (I know this is a bit of a catch-22, as, if you start with awesome lunches, you have nowhere to go but down.) Anyway, here are some delicious lunch ideas that will …
During the month of September I’m totally on my lunchbox game. In a month or two, well, think of my kids and their lackluster lunches. Right now though, and hopefully for a few more weeks, I’m going all out! Creative meals, fun notes, and a folded napkin to encourage manners. You too? I mean, lunch …
Last spring I bought our family’s fourth Bentgo Box. Now, each one of my kids has one! Yep, even the two who aren’t in school yet! We use our Bentgo lunch boxes for school lunches, zoo trips, picnics, and regular days at home … my kids always eat better when I serve meals in their …
Well hello back to school! How are you? Busy? Yes, I’m sure! That’s why you’re going to LOVE these easy lunch box notes! I know packing lunches can get mega monotonous, especially when you’re doing more than one for the majority of the week days. So, pick one day a week to be your note …
Back to school for kids means back to school lunches for moms and dads! And that means you’re on the lookout for some healthy ideas… am I right? Today I’m excited to share a round up of protein snacks that will be a perfect addition to your child’s lunch. Not only are these items delicious, …
Summer went by so fast this year and I can’t believe the kids are already back in school. It’s now time to tackle the homework, plan family dinners and make all the school lunches. With two boys in elementary school and a girl in middle school, I have my hands full each morning packing lunches …
Growing up, my mom was the queen of lunchbox notes. She didn’t send them every day, honestly, sometimes there were weeks between notes, but what matters is that she sent them. And when she did, my whole day felt extra special. Now with kids of my own I make it a point to leave them little …
I came of age in the 1990s, during an explosion in pop culture’s focus on Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling. Since then, the idea of throwing away a soda can or a piece of paper is appalling. I mean, who doesn’t provide a mixed-stream recycling bin anymore?! (Of course, this explosion coincided with the rise of …
Here in the Northwest it’s back to school week! For some that’s the best news of the year, for others, a tearful goodbye. Whichever side of street you fall on it’s time to pack those lunches! So, here’s two weeks of ideas to start the school year off right! Source Roll ups! The perfect sandwich …
