Yes. I completely redesigned the guide in August 2020 (and updated it in August 2021, too!) to include all the various situations, whether that means your kids are home, or at school/daycare, and even if they’re no longer allowed to bring reusable items…(not sure why that has become a rule some places, but it has. Shrug.) I also added a budget-friendly section to help you find the least expensive healthy items at the store.
Yes, the guide is overflowing with nut-free solutions. 🙂 I share my favorite alternatives to peanut butter, and lots of sandwich-free ideas, too.
Ages 1 and up – they should be able to eat a variety of solid foods. But all the recommendations in the guide take into account the needs of toddlers – like avoiding choking hazards. Some parents ask me if this guide is helpful for older school age children, and the answer is yes! This would be a great way to get them more involved in packing their lunches, especially by using the “throw and go” sheet as a guide.
Only if you want to. The majority of the ideas I suggest don’t involve any cooking, though you can use dinner leftovers in lunches, or cook something to serve a few times during the week for lunches. There’s a “Minimal Prep” section of the guide where I list some of my favorite lunch ideas for when you have the time & feel like cooking something.
I’ll cover that! The guide has ideas to help you whether or not you’re able to send an ice pack to keep things cool.
Go to my shop page and check out my Dinnertime Survival Guide! It is a 6-week weeknight meal plan with toddler-friendly dinners you can make in about 15 minutes or less.
Do you want to know the best almond milk for baby? The recent explosion of plant-based milks on the market has opened a new can of worms for parents of little ones. Right next to the cow’s milk, you’ll find a ton of other milk variations. Coconut milk, hemp milk,
This healthy apple crisp recipe is incredible and will make you wonder why traditional recipes even have so much sugar in the first place…you won’t miss it! This recipe has over 50% less sugar than traditional recipes. Note: This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn
Learn about the best food for an 8 month old baby, including both puree and finger food ideas! Note: this post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. What should eight-month-old babies eat? Chances are if you’re a parent, you’ve spent a good bit of
This healthy chocolate smoothie totally tastes like a milkshake but has added nutrition and way less sugar than a milkshake since there’s no ice cream added! I serve this for breakfast with a waffle or toast, but it would be an awesome snack, as well. Note: this post contains affiliate
These are the best healthy strawberry muffins for kids, and especially for picky eaters! You can even make these homemade strawberry muffins for kids who don’t like “chunks” in their food. We infuse these with great, natural strawberry flavor, without big pieces inside that could potentially turn your little one
Healthy dairy free yogurt that tastes good is hard to find. I went to two stores and spent $50 trying dairy-free yogurt so that you don’t have to! I know a lot of families either have to do dairy-free or choose to do dairy-free. And the yogurt options are all
