Back To School Lunch Must Haves
Friday, August 21, 2009 at 02:53PM Easing in to the new school year? Working on a budget? Bringing a lunch from home each day can save hundreds of dollars a year. We've picked some great products to share with you to help you put together a fantastic, and easy, lunch for any age.
Start with the basic lunch bag. Skip the brown bag and try a reusable bag from KidsKonserve. This kit includes everything you need from the water bottle, napkin, lunch wrap sack, and stainless steel food containers all in a washable cloth bag. They are offering a special right now on their reusable alternative to plastic baggies, plastic wrap and foil. These 13" round wraps are recycled, FDA approved, non-toxic, non-leaching, recyclable PE plastic and BPA free. Find the great styles (stylish enough for any age, even mom or dad at work) here: KidsKonserve.com.
Looking for healthy alternatives for snacks and drinks? Our new favorite juice boxes are Sensible Sippers. Compact and easy to carry and store, the juice boxes are packed with 50% organic juice and 50% water offering 40% fewer calories than regular juice. A wonderful way to stay hydrated without the extra sugar and calories. Another bonus? No artificial flavors or preservatives. Find them at a store near you or at knudsenjuices.com.
For the peanut butter lover in us all, this peanut butter from Santa Cruz Organic comes in light roast and dark roast both offering a robust peanut flavor. The website also offers some unique recipes for cooking with nut butters. With no added sugars, no hydrogenated oils and no artificial ingredients, the certified organic ingredients in these peanut butters taste great. Find the variations in stores and more info here: scojuice.com
Once you have your lunch box and food in order, it's time to consider a litter-free lunch. LunchMates Set of 5 Reusable Napkins for kids are perfectly sized for little lunches and are machine washable. Made from repurposed and scrap fabric, each set is truly unique. Sturdy double sided cotton make these a must have for home, too. Find them here: Lilypadbaby.com
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