A simple guide to packing a no-waste lunch: what you really need and what you don't. No-Waste School Lunch Necessities Walking through the aisles of major retailers it's easy to feel inundated with the sheer amount of options available when it comes to packing food for … [Read more...] about What You Actually Need to Pack No-Waste, Eco-Friendly School Lunches
Kids in the Kitchen
Menu Planning with the Kids
The what, why, and how of getting your kids involved in menu planning and the discussion of daily meals. I am in the kitchen, bent at the waist with my head tucked inside the refrigerator. Our fridge is always stuffed full with the season's produce, wrapped in plastic or … [Read more...] about Menu Planning with the Kids
The Back-to-School Lunch Box Buying Guide
Wondering what lunch box food storage containers are the best for sending to school with your kids? Here are a few of our favorites from PlanetBox, Kids Konserve, LunchSkins, and more. Deep breath. Let's discuss the basics behind school lunch: The storage basics. Everyone … [Read more...] about The Back-to-School Lunch Box Buying Guide
Blueberry Picking with Your Kids: The Benefits
We've been berry picking quite a bit this summer. Take a look at our trip to an organic blueberry farm and how we incorporate it into a healthy and active lifestyle. On Tuesday we rubbed the morning sand from our eyes, pulled on tennis shoes, and loaded into the vehicle. As we … [Read more...] about Blueberry Picking with Your Kids: The Benefits
Dissecting Lunches for Your Summer Vacation {Eat Well, Spend Less}
Take a look at how to survive summer with these kid-friendly lunch ideas for everything from road tripping to lounging around the house. Summer, when kids run wild and reckless with abandon. This month on the Eat Well, Spend Less series we're looking at all the ins and outs … [Read more...] about Dissecting Lunches for Your Summer Vacation {Eat Well, Spend Less}
