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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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November 10, 2022 by: Marla

My Go-To Family Dinner Ideas (Baby through Big Kids)

my go-to family dinner ideas (weeknight, kid-friendly)

Inside: These are my go-to family dinner ideas that are on repeat in our house! No need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to making dinner. These meals are loved by my baby through my big kids.  You know that old saying about two things in life being certain: death and taxes? All moms know that the 3rd item missing from that list is:

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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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March 11, 2021 by: Marla

3 Year Old Meal Ideas & Feeding Schedule

3 year old meal ideas & feeding schedule

Inside: Looking for some easy 3 Year Old Meal Ideas? In this post I’m sharing what my 3 year old ate in a day, plus a simple feeding schedule to follow for less stressful mealtimes. If you’re in need of some healthy, practical, and most importantly – easy! – meal ideas for a 3 year old, you’re in the right place. Today I’m sharing what

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May 6, 2020 by: Marla

Easy & Healthy Toddler Lunch Ideas

Inside: Find easy and healthy toddler lunch ideas. These simple ideas are great for toddlers, preschoolers, and even “big” kids. Whether you’re looking for make-ahead ideas, easy ways to reuse leftovers, or ideas you can throw together quickly – I’ve got you covered. As I’m writing this post, we’re currently on week 8 (I think?) of “stay at home” orders. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom

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February 12, 2020 by: Marla

Toddler Meal Ideas & Feeding Schedule for a 2 Year Old

2 Year Old meal ideas & feeding schedule

Inside: In need of some easy toddler meal ideas? What about snacks and when to feed your toddler these meals and snacks? Let me help you simplify feeding your toddler with these healthy meal ideas and a sample toddler feeding schedule. If you’re looking for simple, nutritious and most importantly, *realistic* toddler meal ideas, you’re in the right place. *Updated in 2024 with some new

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April 30, 2019 by: Marla

When Your Toddler Won’t Eat: Battles Fought & Lessons Learned

Inside this post: practical, real life tips for what to do when your toddler won’t eat. How to handle picky eating, toddler dinnertime battles, plus how much a toddler really needs to eat. Hi, have we met? I’m Marla, and I am 100% solutions-oriented. If you come to me with your problems, I will listen. But I won’t be one of those friends who simply

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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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