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Tried and Tested

What You Actually Need to Pack No-Waste, Eco-Friendly School Lunches

Shaina · August 20, 2014 · 8 Comments

What You Actually Need to Pack No-Waste, Eco-Friendly School Lunches via FoodforMyFamily.com

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

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The Back-to-School Lunch Box Buying Guide

Shaina · September 3, 2013 · 11 Comments

The Back-to-School Lunch Box Buying Guide via FoodforMyFamily.com

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

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Ginger and Coconut Oil Sugar Body Scrub

Shaina · February 9, 2012 · 213 Comments

How to take a few things from around the kitchen and turn them into a ginger-infused coconut oil sugar scrub for body and face. Pin It Today's post is not about food that you eat. It is, however, about things you normally find in your kitchen like oils and ginger and sugar … [Read more...] about Ginger and Coconut Oil Sugar Body Scrub

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Holiday Baking 101: Freezing, Including the Kids and More!

Shaina · November 30, 2011 · 14 Comments

Get started now on your holiday baking. A few tips for freezing cookies, baking with your kids, figuring out what to make first and having fun while you do it. Get the Christmas music ready, it's time to bake! Tomorrow it will be December. (If you just recoiled at that … [Read more...] about Holiday Baking 101: Freezing, Including the Kids and More!

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Tried and Tested: Birthday Cake

Shaina · May 17, 2009 · 7 Comments

I'm on a mission to fulfill a Birthday Cake Quest. Niki is looking for a birthday cake for a special little girl, who happens to be turning one towards the end of the month. There is a large spot carved out in each of the hearts of the kids here at our house for her. In fact, … [Read more...] about Tried and Tested: Birthday Cake

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Hello, I'm Shaina. Food for My Family is where I share recipes, tips, opinions, and my philosophy on food as Ole and I strive to teach our four children how to eat well: seasonally, locally, organically, deliciously, and balanced. [Read more...]

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