Packing lunches Monday through Friday can be a little monotonous. Sandwiches are our go-to, so when we run out of combinations of ingredients to go on the bread, it's time to switch things up! Meet the roll-up! You can make a roll-up out of just about anything. Today we're going to show you how to make two roll-ups with a tortilla and two roll-ups with lunch meat (a great gluten-free option). And hey, the roll-ups are a perfect idea for those times you forgot to buy bread at the store. Not … [Read more...]
How to Set up a Healthy Pack-Yourself Lunch Station for Kids
I'm all about making life easier when possible. As moms we are juggling a million things and making lunches for school is one of those things that seems like it should be an easy task, but ends up being one of the tasks that I avoid until the last minute. So here's what I've discovered. Just like anything else, preparation is key. You may have seen our serve-yourself snack station over the summer. I decided to apply the concept to lunch. If I let the kids have make their own lunches … [Read more...]
Ten Perfect Lunches For the Park
Are you spending most of your summer days at the park or the pool this summer? Instead of picking up pricey lunches on the go, try packing up something quick and healthy at home before you go! Here are ten ideas for park lunches to get you through the long summer days. Sandwiches with a Twist. Leave the peanut butter and jelly behind and try something new, like these Roasted Zucchini and Ricotta Sandwiches (pictured above). Less Mess Chicken Salad. Pack your favorite chicken salad … [Read more...]
10 Easy Lunches Made with Chickpeas
Our roasted chickpeas snack post (or roasted garbonzo beans, if you prefer) from last year was so popular that we thought you guys might appreciated even more ideas for how to incorporate chickpeas into your day - especially with recent studies showing that consuming fiber-packed chickpeas leads to consuming less processed snacks during your day. Here's Natalie with 10 new chickpea recipes! I'm a poor planner when it comes to lunch time. I tend to assume that when I open the fridge, a suitable … [Read more...]