Yes. I completely redesigned the guide in August 2020 to adapt to the various situations we’re now in, 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.
You have a new one-year-old, and you’re introducing them to cow’s milk, but they are refusing. What do you do? How do you ensure they get the calcium and nutrition they need? Don’t worry, I have tips and tricks that are proven to work for your little one!
If your kid is so impatient like mine, you’re going to loveee this recipe for healthy cookie dough dip! Instead of listening to them whine, “ARE THE COOKIES READY YETTTTTTTT??” for the entire afternoon… you can whip up this dip in a few minutes and serve it immediately! Wins all
If you want to know about soy milk for toddlers, if soy milk is bad for toddlers, or what kind of milk to give your toddler if they can’t have dairy, read this post to learn the pros and cons of soy milk for toddlers. Soy Milk for Toddlers You
These allergy-friendly Zucchini Banana Bread Muffins for Kids have been a staple in my house for pretty much as long as I’ve had kids! If you’re looking for a way to get some more green veggies into their diet – this is it.
Kid-friendly vegetables for picky eaters, and how to serve them so that your child might ACTUALLY give them a try!
((trigger warning – this post is about infant loss.)) For Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, I invited Lauren Robinson to share her story. Hey Sis. My name is Lauren Robinson, I am a believer. I am a mentor. I am a speaker. I am a wife. I am a