I have learned that a 10-12 year-old child can make many dishes on their own, but kids younger than that need hands-on supervision and direction. Even if my older kids are cooking, I make sure I am always nearby to answer questions or to check on the progress. Letting the kids cook...
Creative, easy kids lunches; Healthy food gives a lunch box boostMARY ANN GASSMAN
Kids love the DIY aspect of Lunchables (go figure), but those unmade lunches can get pricey. CueSnap. Eat. Run., which outlines how to make your own cheaper and healthier version of pizza Lunchables. You only need a few minutes to get these ready, and you can even make them ahead o...
The average mom packs $3.00 worth of pre-packaged goodies into each school lunchshe sends to school with her kids. (That works out to $1080 for 2 kids.) What mother hasn’t wondered if those lunches are even getting eaten and if there’s an easier way to save money on school lunches?
Pasta salads are fair game for customizing forpreschool lunches, but here’s what you need for a good start: Pasta:macaroni, rotini, penne, and shells work great! Green peas:frozen green peas add bright color, fiber, and protein.
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Fun & interactive 3 page printable for school lunches. Take the stress out of packing lunches with this FREEBIE! Fresh Fruit Bento Box While the name says “for kids,” this fruit bento box is perfect for everyone! It’s filled with healthy options, and you can easily bulk it up by add...
Now, despite poking a bit of fun at the “Pinterest Perfect” lunch, I do appreciate the care those parents show and their attempts to make healthy eating fun. However, I don’t think all that effort is necessary to prepare quality, easy school lunches for our kids. We can find a midd...
6 Ways to Bring More Fun to Sack Lunches Learn how to make lunchtime fun and tasty for your kids without too much effort. Podcast The Best Diet for Toddlers with Kacie Barnes Make sure your toddler gets all the nutrition they need with a balanced, age-specific diet! Podcast Baby Led Wean...
Eating healthy at school can be a challenge, but with the right strategies, students can maintain their healthy eating habits even in a school environment. Here are some tips to help kids make healthier food choices while at school: Pack Balanced Lunches ...