I remember the feeling all too well… It was the first day of sixth grade—a new school, new teachers, new peers. Worst of all: a new lunch table. The unfamiliarity of this large cafeteria threw me off guard. Where was I supposed to sit at 10:40 AM (as if that could actually be ...read more
Kids already complaining about their lunch food? Bored by what you're making Monday-Friday? Make food more fun with these lunch box accessories that can help your kids get excited about eating and help sell fruits and veggies to picky eaters. Who wouldn't want to eat a cucumber ...read more
This school year I will pack over 400 lunches. I strive to send my children off to school with healthy, well-balanced lunches that will keep their energy levels up and their minds focused. But as we all heard loud and clear at the opening ceremony of the Olympics, the environment ...read more
Both of my kids really love fruit, but vegetables are a different story. Sometimes I have to find clever ways to get my kids to eat their recommended fruit and vegetable servings throughout the day. Especially at school when I’m not there to encourage healthy eating. I created ...read more
Lunch Blog Campaign: For the next five weeks Momtrends is participating an exciting campaign to raise awareness about healthy eating. Created by the team behind Lunch, a documentary that shines a light on the school lunch program and teaches kids about healthy eating, I will be ...read more
Sigh. Packing lunches on day 145 of school can be rough. We've all stared at the loaf of bread and jar of peanut butter and wondered, "Again? Really?" Shannon of What's for Lunch at Our House solved the dilemma by creating countless fun and nutritious meals using a bento box. ...read more
