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5 eco-friendly burger recipes that could help save the planet. Yes, really.

by Kate Etue | Apr 19, 2018 | Recipes

In honor of Earth Day this Sunday, my family has been taking a hard look at our eating habits. And I bet you know where this is going from the headline, right? Cows. It’s no secret that our collective love for beef is having a harmful impact on the environment....

One make-ahead solution to the question: how do I get my kids to eat more protein?

by Stacie Billis | Jan 25, 2018 | Recipes, Video

One of the most common questions we get here is how do I get my kid to eat more protein? The truth is, unless your child’s pediatrician has expressed concern, they are probably fine. (In general, most nutrition experts and pediatricians we’ve talked to...

How I pack school lunches for the whole week in under 30-minutes — and keep them fresh too.

by Kate Etue | Oct 16, 2017 | Tips + Tricks

With school in full swing, I’ve had to figure out how to ensure that all four of my kids have school lunches packed each day, because I can’t afford the $7,682 bill I’d get from the school cafeteria each month if I didn’t. (Seriously, who had...

8 healthy-ish Halloween lunch box recipes. (Kids can’t live on candy alone.)

by Kate Etue | Oct 11, 2017 | Halloween, Recipes

For weeks, my kids have been obsessing over their Halloween costumes and (of course) the annual sugar binge that comes with the holiday. They cannot wait. I have to admit, I’m getting in the spirit, too, and am starting with these healthy(ish) Halloween lunch...

4 juice box alternatives that cut down on sugar for a healthier school lunch.

by Caroline Siegrist | Sep 11, 2017 | Back to School, Shopping Finds

It seems like juice boxes are just a fact of life. I slurped them as a kid, and many parents still rely on them for school lunches today. But as we’re learning that juice for kids may not be as healthful as we once thought, I’m re-evaluating what should go...