Real Mom Nutrition
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These lunch boxes for kids are durable, fun, and make packing easy. See our favorites in four different categories so you can find the best one for your kid. Picking a lunch box can feel a bit overwhelming. And finding the right one can involve some trial and error: One is too cute for words–but …
Want one less thing to do? Teach your kids how to pack their OWN lunch with these free resources, ideas, and strategies. It took a handful of years, but my two boys (ages 9 and 13) are finally packing their lunches themselves. And the angels sang. As much as I enjoy giving you lunch box …
No more soggy bread, warm ice packs, and brown apple slices! These lunch box hacks will help simplify lunch packing for you and your kids. Thank you to PackIt for sponsoring this post! I remember the very first school lunch I packed for my older son, Henry. It was his first day of kindergarten, and …
It takes bravery to post photos of your kid’s lunch box. Okay, not rescuing-someone-from-a-burning-building bravery, but it still takes guts. Because you’re inviting people to share their opinions on some personal decisions you’ve made. And oh, do people love to share their opinions! They ask you if it’s organic. They call you a good mom. Or a …
My friend and fellow dietitian Holley Grainger packs lunch throughout the week for her two girls, ages 4 and 2. She also takes photos of the lunches she packs and post them for inspiration (check out #healthylittlelunchbox on Instagram!). I’m always amazed at how well she balances the nutritional needs of her two littles ones with …
Cold packs. They’re important. But they frequently get lost in the depths of our freezer. And often it feels like one just isn’t enough. That’s why these PackIt lunch bags are so nifty. The bag itself acts like one big cold pack! It chills foods and drinks up to ten hours–then folds down into a neat little bundle …
I was asked to participate in the #PastaFits campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture blogger network. I was compensated for my time. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. At our house, pasta is a regular staple, especially for weeknight meals. It’s fast, healthy, budget-friendly, and can be served in different ways on …
