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3 Healthy Strawberry Snacks for Valentine’s Day

January 25 by Wendy

  Valentine's Day is just a few weeks away and the candy that comes with it has already started to find it's way into our home. While I have no objection to a bit of chocolate and a few conversation hearts, I'd prefer to celebrate the holiday with a few healthier treats -- and that's where strawberries come in! With their natural heart shape and pretty red color, strawberries are a perfect choice for Valentine's day snacks. My kids love their  sweet flavor and since they're packed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Seasonal Fun, Wendy Tagged With: healthy Valentine's Day recipe, kids meal plan, Valentine snack, Valentine strawberry treats, Valentine treat

An Extra Special Healthy Holiday Lunch

December 9 by Wendy

I don't know about you, but around here December is a magical month filled with little surprises around every corner - whether it's a new Christmas book from the library or an impromptu car ride to seek our some twinkly lights. I've said before that, while I don't regularly prepare bento-style lunches for the kids, I like to occasionally sneak one in here or there for a special (and healthy) treat... No doubt this easy-to-prepare lunch put together by our contributor Wendy will soon become one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Seasonal Fun, Wendy Tagged With: Christmas Bento lunch, Christmas healthy snack, Christmas kid food

25 Totally Do-able Halloween Lunch Ideas

October 27 by Wendy

Halloween Lunch Ideas - Cute ideas for a special and healthy Halloween lunch - especially love the candy corn fruit salad.

I've said before I could never be a mama that regularly Bentos (see how I made it a verb?). I lack the time and, more to the point, the creativity.  But that doesn't mean I can't appreciate the appeal.  Not surprisingly, this glimpse into how guest contributor Wendy works her lunch-time magic has gotten my wheels turning on creative ways I can incorporate healthy new options into my kids' decidedly pedestrian lunches.  Additionally, I love the idea of pulling out all the stops like this for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, In the Kitchen, Wendy Tagged With: Halloween bento box, halloween food, Halloween kids food, halloween lunch ideas, Halloween treats

Autumn Bento Box plus More Autumn Lunch Ideas

September 18 by Wendy

We've got a new contributor joining our MPMK team (yay!).  Wendy of the bento-fabulous blog Wendolonia is going to start stopping by periodically to share some seasonal and healthy lunch ideas for the kids - because who can't  use more of those? I'm curious, do any of you bento it when it comes to packing lunches?  I admit, the time involved in achieving a pretty presentation is a bit overwhelming to me but I do appreciate the variety of healthy foods and food groups that are the foundation of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Wendy

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