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July 16, 2024 by: Marla

Preschool Bento Box Lunch Ideas 

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Inside: Starting preschool this year and no idea what to pack for lunch? These easy preschool Bento box lunch ideas will be your new go-to ideas all school year long!  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. Is packing lunch for kids a full-time job?  Because sometimes it kinda feels like one 😀 That being said, one thing

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July 13, 2023 by: Marla

How to Pack a Snack and Lunch for Kindergarten

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Inside: Need to send in a snack and lunch for Kindergarten this school year? I’ll show you how to pack both and keep everything cold and separated!  Starting Kindergarten feels like a huge milestone, mostly because it is! Your former preschooler may have been home with you more and now you’re sending them off for a full day of school (and full of worry about

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July 12, 2022 by: Marla

Easy Lunchbox Ideas for 1 Year Olds (Preschool, Daycare, or At Home)

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Inside: These easy lunchbox ideas for 1 year olds are perfect for preschool, daycare, or serving lunch at home. Quick and healthy ideas toddlers will love.  Today I’m going to share my secret lunch-packing strategy with you.  This strategy will change your life when it comes to packing lunches for your toddler.  But first. Do you ever get overwhelmed scrolling through Pinterest, sifting through hundreds

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July 12, 2022 by: Marla

My Favorite Preschool Lunchbox Gear (Updated for 2022)

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Inside: Looking for the best preschool lunchbox gear? I’ve got you covered with my absolute favorite finds for daycare and preschool, including Bento boxes, lunch bags, reusable water bottles, and more. Freshly updated for back-to-school 2022. Sometimes I think about the amount of hours I have spent over the last 6 years reading reviews on things like lunchboxes and leak-proof water bottles – and honestly?

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July 6, 2021 by: Marla

Healthy School Lunch Ideas for Picky Kindergarteners

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Inside: These healthy school lunch ideas for kindergarten are perfect for picky eaters.Today we’re sharing everything from non-sandwich ideas to how to pack a bento box, plus the best lunchboxes for kindergarten! Friend, let me be the first to say congrats. You’ve made it to Kindergarten and suddenly a whole new chapter in your little one’s life has begun. They are no longer a toddler,

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August 20, 2018 by: Marla

Easy Preschool Lunchbox Ideas (Bento Box, Warm Lunches & Store-Bought Snacks)

Inside: Easy and nutritious preschool lunchbox ideas for your toddler’s lunch! Warm lunches, bento boxes, and store-bought snack ideas – all in one place! Last week I shared my stress-free routine for preschool mornings. We discussed several “hacks” I use to get myself, my toddler and my baby out of the door on time every morning (you can click the picture below to read the

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My Daily Winter Break Routine with 3 Kids 

Inside: Ready for the kids to be home for 2 weeks? Instead of wondering “how do I keep my kids busy over Winter Break?” I’ll show you how to create a predictable (but festive!) daily winter break … [Read More...]

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What I Fed My Family This Week (Kid-Friendly Meal Ideas)

Inside: easy, healthy, kid-friendly meal ideas from my family of 5 AKA what I fed my kids this week. If you’re in need of ideas for quick breakfasts, healthy snacks to lunches & weeknight dinners … [Read More...]

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