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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 | Back to School, 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 | Back to School, 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...

5 items to buy at Costco to save a bundle on school lunch.

by Caroline Siegrist | Aug 30, 2017 | Back to School, Shopping Finds

There are loads of reasons we make the trek to our local Costco. Great deals, long-lasting bulk quantities, those sugar-coated churro snacks. And don’t even get me started on the samples. But Costco can also be a great place to save money on back-to-school lunch...