Another school year is off to a busy start and that means I’m diving into another year of packing lunches! I’m lucky that my boys aren’t too picky when it comes to lunchtime meals but, like most kids, they do prefer sweet, pre-packaged, not-very-healthy snacks. That’s why I’m happy that I added Organic Slammers fruit […]
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Like most kids, I loved grilled cheese sandwiches when I was young. The sandwich of my youth was the classic processed cheese slice on white bread flattened down as much as possible and cooked to a golden brown. I still love the idea of grilled cheese, but my tastes have matured since those days. So
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I am notorious for skipping meals when I’m busy, and I know it’s a habit I need to correct. Sometimes it’s hustling and bustling at home that has me forget about breakfast or lunch. But just as often, I’ll be out running errands at noon and not be able to find a lunch place that
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In my opinion, the true secret to making great school lunches is making sure to pack items that are both kid and mom approved. I have my own criteria for lunchbox food and my sons have theirs. That’s why I always check their lunches for items that come home uneaten more than a few days
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If there’s one thing that can make the tedious job of packing lunches easier and more enjoyable, it’s great containers. A bento-style box for snack lovers, a salad bowl with a built-in dressing tub, leak-proof containers that actually live up to their name…no matter what type of lunch a family loves best, the right products
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When it comes to school lunches, having some tips and tricks to keep meals interesting is a must. For about two years, I was lucky enough to have boys that liked the exact same lunch every day, but suddenly those days ended and Zackary and Benjamin decided variety was the spice of life as far
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When it comes to meals, my family loves a bit of spice. Whether we’re digging into cheesy enchiladas, devouring smoky and spicy barbequed ribs or adding wasabi liberally to our sushi, we all believe that spice makes dinner extra nice! So when Jeremy and I took the boys to the new Indian restaurant in Moose
Holiday entertaining often means evening parties with plates of appetizers, huge turkey dinners with all the fixings and a large variety of sweets and treats. But what if you want to do something a little more low key for your holiday event, yet still just as classy? A gourmet luncheon may be just the holiday
While I know many parents dread packing lunches, I’ve never minded the job that much. And part of the reason for that is the fact that my boys are very easy to please when it comes to the meals and snacks I give them. A deli meat sandwich, a string cheese stick, pudding and a
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I’m a nut for vegetables and because of that, I’ve loved the salads from Eat Smart for quite some time now. The convenient bagged kits include fresh greens, healthy superfoods, add-ins such as croutons, nuts or berries and a tasty dressing so that creating the perfect fresh and healthy side dish takes just seconds. Now,
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With the new school year almost here, I’m stocking up on my boys’ favourite lunch meals and snacks. Luckily for me, they both like fairly basic, easy-to-find items like fruit cups and ham sandwiches. And of course, no lunch is complete without a Hunt’s Snack Pack pudding cup in my boys’ minds! Zackary favours butterscotch
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When it comes to making school lunches fun, I have a middle-of-the-road approach. I like adding a little something special to my kids’ lunchboxes to get them excited about their food, but I’m not willing to spend hours creating elaborate themed lunches. That’s why I love finding simple, yet fun ways to make a school
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The new school year is creeping up faster than I would like, but I have to admit that there’s one part of the back-to-school season I absolutely love…shopping for new school gear! And lunch gear has always been a personal favourite of mine. Gone are the days of squished sandwiches in plastic bags and paper
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If there’s one thing that people love it’s a nutritious, filling snack that ticks all of the boxes. From lunches, desserts and tasty treats all the way to beverages and more, staying on top of snack time can be a hard task to tackle. Luckily, with so many options available at local grocery stores, supermarkets
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Travelling to new destinations is always a fun and exciting prospect. But there are times when a day of travel leaves you too tired to find a good place to eat. Just-Eat.ca helps to address this need. Established in 13 other countries, the company has now entered the Canadian market to help provide hungry people
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My boys can be picky eaters, so finding tasty, healthy food that they will actually eat is a never-ending challenge in our household. And when we’re out and about, keeping our meals healthy is even more difficult! The kids may be happy with hamburgers, fries and soda, but I can’t help but want them to
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With one child in Grade Two and one child in Pre-Kindergarten, I will be packing one lunch and one healthy snack every school day for the next year. And while I actually rather enjoy packing lunches for my boys, I am adamant that the items I pack produce as little waste as possible. I love
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When I was in Chicago recently, I had the chance to connect with some of the people at Itzy Ritzy. This trendy eco-concious company specializes in producing high-quality, eco-friendly reusable bags for everything from snacks to sandwiches and as a big fan of green products, I was eager to see what they were like. Itzy
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My boys and I are trying our best to enjoy the last lazy days of summer, but I can’t help but turn my mind towards the upcoming school year too. Zackary will be entering Grade 2, Benjamin will be attending Pre-Kindergarten and both boys need all kinds of supplies for their upcoming days. Lunch gear
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August is here and school days are quickly approaching! I am having a blast getting my boys all the gear they need for the upcoming school year and healthy food for lunches and snacks is always something at the top of my list. This year, the new Milk Unleashed shelf safe milk will be right
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Whether I’m helping my boys keep track of their favourite toys at the park or organize their supplies for school, Stuck on You has been helping me out for the last three years. The Australian-based company has been featured numerous times on my site because its gorgeous personalized labels, backpacks, growth charts and other items
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My family has always loved Hidden Valley Ranch and for the second year in a row, I was given the chance to show off just how delicious and versatile the creamy ranch dressing can be in the Hidden Valley Ranch Canada recipe contest! While vegetables are a natural fit for this product, I love using
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My boys absolutely love fruit puree pouches. These convenient sealed pouches first appeared as an alternative to the glass jar from baby food companies, but older children loved the squeezable pouches so much that it wasn’t long before companies started creating fruit snack pouches especially designed for older children too! Zackary and Benjamin both love
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If there’s one thing I take seriously, it’s my boys’ nutrition. I make sure that they have three balanced meals and healthy snacks every day. But when it comes to my nutrition, I’m not nearly as sensible. Like so many parents, I tend to put the needs of my boys first and then neglect my
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I absolutely love cooking with Hunt’s canned tomatoes. They’re inexpensive, don’t spoil and can be used to create a huge variety of delicious recipes. From soups to sauces to side dishes, the possibilities are endless. And every time I cook with Hunt’s canned tomatoes, I’m adding Vitamin C, fibre and potassium to my meal too!
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Looking for a fun and easy snack for your school lunches? The makers of Baby Gourmet organic baby food have just what you need! New Kids Gourmet Squoosh fruit snacks are a blend of fruit and vegetables in a convenient foil pouch. They come in four kid-friendly flavours: BeetBerry – banana, apple, beet, blueberry, OrangoBango
I’m a late adopter of the avocado, but now that I have welcomed it into my life, I can’t get enough! What makes the avocado rank so high in my books? It’s tasty, good for you, makes you feel full and it’s an amazing portable baby and toddler food. Health Benefits of Avocados There are
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