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Whether it's the recession or our increasing need for simplicity, sandwiches are having a moment. They're one of my favorite easy lunches and very healthy if you make them right. But it's important not to get stuck in an unhealthy or unimaginative sandwich rut. Some healthy-sandwich strategies are obvious: avoid fried foods and super-oily sauces, opt for whole-grain bread instead of sliced Read more
Happy Monday and Happy Labor Day Day! Seeing as many kids are heading back to school, I find this the perfect time to celebrate snacking. Trail mix — a combination of fruit, grains, nuts, and sometime chocolate — is a healthful and delicious snack. It's not only ideal for hiking, but also for packing in school (or office) lunches. For a variety of trail mix recipes to experiment with, start Read more
Back to school means back to the kitchen to create healthy lunches for the kids. But packing a lunch is a healthy habit whether you're a kid, a mom, or just someone who wants to stay fit. So I've rounded up a wide array of eco-friendly lunch gadgets that will help you eat healthier while helping the earth. From bamboo lunch sacks to adorable plastic-bag alternative like these 3greenmoms Lunch Read more
You've moved from brown bagging munchies to an eco-friendly lunch bag, so now it's time to upgrade its contents! Get out of the everyday sandwich rut and start getting creative with what you pack to sustain your kids. Shape up. Simply changing the shape of the food you are packing can make a big difference. Use cookie cutters to create sandwiches that will put a smile on your lil one's Read more
When you send your tot off to school with a sack lunch, your goal is to give your babe the best eats possible. While those cute lunch totes may appear to do the job, use an old baby toy for extra insurance. Toss old teething rings (cleaned off of course!) into the freezer. When it's time to send princess off to school, grab one of the iced toys and place it into her lunch box. She'll be Read more
Image Source How Often Do You Make Someone Else's Lunch? All the time - I work at a deli! Just about everyday. Each day my child/spouse goes to school/work. I sometimes make lunch for my significant other as a surprise. Once every few months when I visit a friend or family member. Never Other - I'll tell you about it below! Read more
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Summers can be incredibly busy — between shuttling kids to and from activities to planning and going on vacation, all the activities that come along with the season can leave you pressed for time. Luckily, we've got a few suggestions for how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, even if you've only got minutes to spare. Total-body in 20: Breaking up your workout in just 10- or 20-minute increments Read more
Katherine Heigl and her mom, Nancy, went out to lunch in LA with baby Adalaide yesterday — see the first pictures of her cute face! Katherine and her husband Josh Kelley recently welcomed the little girl into the family and announced her adoption earlier this month. The new addition joins big sister Naleigh, who is 3 years old. Katherine and Adalaide have been out and about a few times in the Read more
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