One of the most pressing reasons that so many parents seek to live a greener lifestyle is because they are mindful of the fact that the earth is an inheritance left to the children. What we do or do not do today, can and will be their problem to face tomorrow. This is why raising green kids is so important. Even at a young age they can be made aware of the issues facing their generation. Tween and teens are closer to their inheritance than younger children and they are also more aware of their … [Read more...]
Bazura Lunch Bags
I have been a gig fan of Bazura bags for a long time and just look at them... they are so darn clever! There is nothing inherently cute about juice bags and plastic waste but when recycled into these adorable bags I think it just works. It become stylish and functional. My daughter has been taking the mini lunch box to school every day. It is the perfect size for child's school lunch and she seems to enjoy it as well. The regular lunch tote is actually quite roomy. We took it with us hiking … [Read more...]
Kids Konserve Waste Free Lunch Kit
One public school perk is that I get to have fun making my son's school lunches again. :) Although I have been slow to get into my lunch making groove with household colds and school closings due to cold and snow. But I have two lunch boxes to review and the first one up is Kids Konserve. This is a very groovy lunch kit that comes with two stainless steel containers, a stainless steel water bottle, a sandwich wrap, a cloth napkin/placemat, and a recycled cotton sack to carry it all in. It also … [Read more...]
Thinking About School Lunches Yet?
Perhaps this may be a tad early but schools will be back in session next month. Something going on right now will certainly have an impact on your local school's lunch room. This article at The Associated Press confirms something I have suspected...the skyrocketing gas and food prices will be hard on public schools and school lunches. Even a one-penny increase in the cost of milk can cost the nation's schools another $54 million, said Pavel N. Matustik, chief food services administrator of the … [Read more...]
Healthy, Fun, Frugal…School Lunches
School lunches cost more each year. Schools offer plenty of options but not all of them are healthy. But even parents that qualify for state free lunch programs are finding that there are still costs involved when their children are served up unhealthy foods. Making your child's school lunch is an economical, and healthier, alternative. Luckily is not a hard task either. Kids like school lunches because they are provided with a variety of choices. Homemade lunches can offer the same varieties … [Read more...]
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