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A brilliant one-stop shop for more eco-friendly lunch packing and green living

by Liz Gumbinner | Aug 26, 2019 | Shopping Finds

I simply cannot stop browsing the selection at the aptly named Package Free Shop. Click around and you’ll find so many of the eco-friendly lunch-packing items we’ve shared here, from reusable bags to surprising sundries. And it’s all delivered in...

New S’well S’nack containers just made lunch time more S’tylish.

by Liz Gumbinner | Aug 22, 2019 | Back to School, Shopping Finds

Since their launch, we’ve all been big fans of S’well, the company that first said, “water bottles…but make it fashion!” Now they’re out with a brand new collection of S’well S’nack containers in two different sizes that...

This fantastic website helps you find the best produce in season by state

by Liz Gumbinner | Jun 17, 2019 | Tips + Tricks

My local farmer’s market and even my local bodegas are bursting with early summer produce right now and it makes me so happy. Not just is everything delicious and more affordable, but I’m trying to be a little more mindful of eating locally-grown foods to help...

How families can eat more of the Future 50 Foods : 5 smart tips for parents.

by Kate Etue | Apr 2, 2019 | Tips + Tricks

Over the past week, I’ve been reading the World Wildlife Federation’s Future 50 Foods Report: 50 foods for healthier people and a healthier planet (PDF) and thinking a lot about how to families can incorporate more of these Future 50 Foods into our diets....

4 of the best plastic bag alternatives to help us reduce school lunch waste and save money

by Caroline Siegrist | Feb 23, 2019 | Shopping Finds

Lately I’ve been on the hunt for great plastic bag alternatives that will work for my son’s lunches to help reduce waste — and, work with my own lunches too. Because with all the Kommari-ing going on out there, I’ve become more aware of my own...