This post was sponsored by Nabisco as part of an Integrated Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. My five year old started Kindergarten this school year. It's been an adjustment and he's still unsure if he likes going. He misses mommy. We send our children to a private school that is 27 minutes away from home. We can get hot lunch for them each day, but $4 per lunch adds up, so we pack a lunch four days a week. They pick the one day per week … [Read more...]
Get Organic Bento Box Ideas for Their Lunch
It's hard to believe that it is back to school season already. Isabella started 3rd grade this week, and Nate will start Preschool the second week of September. Nate's preschool feeds them lunch, so I never have to worry about packing a lunch. But, Isabella? She needs a lunch at least 3 days per week. She's picky about her school hot lunch and honestly, it's cheaper to pack our own with the things she likes. This week, I've been using her bento box style lunch box to prep her lunch. It's … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Add Fruits and Vegetables to Your Child’s Lunch
Hello, my name is Jennifer Glockner. I'm a registered dietitian nutritionist and creator of the Smartee Plate series. I'm so excited to be guest posting here today and discuss how to entice kids to eat more fruits and vegetables in their school lunches. Recent studies show that kids may add fruits and vegetables to their school lunch trays but not necessarily consume them. The key is to not just pack fruits and veggies but find ways to encourage kids to actually eat them. I believe that … [Read more...]
