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February 10, 2025 by: Marla

Our Favorite Store-Bought Gluten-Free Snacks (Toddlers & Kids)

our favorite store-bought gluten-free snacks

Inside: Our family’s favorite store-bought gluten-free snacks! Healthy, allergy-friendly snack ideas, great for lunchboxes and more! This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here.  Disclaimer: this post is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.  Our Gluten-Free Journey It’s important to note that no one in my family has Celiac Disease, so if that

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July 13, 2023 by: Marla

How to Pack a Snack and Lunch for Kindergarten

how to pack a snack and a lunch for kindergarten

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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March 26, 2023 by: Marla

Easy Cheesy 3 Ingredient Baked Taquitos

Inside: This is hands-down one of my kids’ favorites meals. These 3 ingredient baked taquitos are quick to make, budget and freezer-friendly, plus they pack up great for lunchboxes the next day! I promise to keep this recipe post short & sweet, as there’s not much to say about these taquitos except that they’re a dinnertime favorite in our house.  I won’t pretend that these

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July 12, 2022 by: Marla

My Favorite Preschool Lunchbox Gear (Updated for 2022)

favorite preschool lunchbox gear

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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June 27, 2022 by: Marla

Genius Back-to-School Organization Tips for Moms

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Inside: These back-to-school organization tips will help take some of the anxiety out of back-to-school season. Learn our best hacks for getting organized for a (relatively) stress-free start to the school year. What mom doesn’t want to be more organized? Feels sort of like a trick question… We ALL want to be more organized, that’s why we’re all on Pinterest, right? 😉 And the more

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July 31, 2021 by: Marla

Back to School Grocery Shopping List (Free Printable)

free printable grocery list

Inside: Get your Free Printable Back-to-School Grocery Shopping List! Plus meal planning tips and ideas for getting organized for back to school season.  Whether your toddler is starting daycare for the first time or you’re sending your oldest off to Kindergarten this year, this printable school grocery shopping list will be a real life-saver for you as we gear up for another busy school year. 

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July 6, 2021 by: Marla

Healthy School Lunch Ideas for Picky Kindergarteners

healthy lunchbox ideas picky eaters

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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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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