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8 Lunch Box Surprises For the First Day of School

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:35:11 PDT

As excited as Mom may be for the first day of school, chances are tots are a mixed bag of eager anticipation and nerves. Before posing them for their annual back-to-school photo, pack them a lunch that reminds them that Mom's thinking about them throughout the day. Lunch box notes are great throughout the year, but it's easy to add a special touch to that very first lunch of the year. We've rounded up eight fun ways to surprise them when they open their lunch sack on that very first day. Check them out!

Sweeten Lil Ones' Lunch Boxes With a Love Note From Mom

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:35:47 PDT

The lil taste of home that mama packed for lunch tastes much sweeter when tots know it was packed with love. Back to school means back to lunch-making for many moms. When packing tasty sandwiches and snacks consider throwing in a tiny note showing your lil scholar that you're thinking of him throughout the day. We know moms are too busy to write out meaningful notes each and every morning, so we've rounded up eight lunch note options that keep it simple and sweet during the morning rush. Happy lunch-making!

Best Everyday Saving Trick of 2010: Bringing Lunch to Work

SavvySugar — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:25:09 PST

Bringing lunch to work is so easy, it's no wonder why 40 percent of you voted that as the best everyday saving trick of this year in our Best of 2010 coverage. Meanwhile, a close runner-up was automated savings followed by the use of coupons. This definitely is one of my money resolutions for the new year - to start bringing in lunch to work more often. Assuming that an average lunch costs $6.50, it'll cost you about $1,560 in one year if you eat out every day. Looks like a big figure when you add it all up, doesn't it? I'm wondering, what do you usually bring to work for lunch?

Snack Safe: BPA-Free Lunchables

FitSugar — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:50:36 PDT

No one wants to drink out of a water bottle that contains the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), and because of the Nalgen bottle scare of '08, we all know about the dangers of BPA. The chemical, linked to all sorts of health problems (including cancer, urinary tract infections, and general mayhem on human hormones), can unfortunately be found in all sorts of places from canned goods to lunch boxes. Now that school is back in session, let's review some lunch box options that are BPA free to keep your food and your hormones safe.

Bento of the Week: Twitterpated

YumSugar — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:01:18 PDT

This week's bento box comes from blogger Akinoichigo. Her adorable Miss Bunny - from Bambi - bento has me in awe. I guess you could say I'm "twitterpated!"

Healthy Gadget: Bento Stainless Lunch Jar

FitSugar — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:30:00 PDT

Lunchtime at work (or school) can be a dieter's hell. While you're sticking to your healthy turkey sandwich and yogurt, your coworkers are brining in yummy Mexican food that makes your mouth water at first sight.

You too can have yummy, but only healthy, dishes for lunch. You just may need to update the brown sack look. I am loving this Zojirushi Ms Bento Stainless Lunch Jar ($42.99). The stainless steel construction and vacuum insulation ensures foods remain hot or cold. This set includes two microwavable containers and an easy carry tote bag (which is kind of cute too). This way you'll have your coworkers mouth watering at the smell of your own reheated lentil tomato soup. Buy it from VeryAsia.com.

Valentine's Day Breakfast Ideas For Tots

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:03:04 PST

You already have your Valentine's Day lunch box planned for your tot, but how will you start their day? A touch of love for the first meal of the day is the perfect way to send kids off to school knowing that mama has them in her heart all day long. These Valentine's Day breakfast ideas make the most important meal of the day the most special. Check them out!

4 Savvy Things to Do This Weekend

Emily Co — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:15:00 PST

We usually come up with plenty of fun, social activities for you to do over the weekend, but let's get savvy and down to business this weekend. It may feel like a chore to complete these tasks, but you'll feel so much better after you're done with them!

Do Your Taxes: Crank that music up and get to it! If you've been procrastinating on filing your tax returns, pull up your sleeves and tackle them this weekend. It's better to do them on the weekends when you're relaxed rather than a workday when you're all weary from working the 9 to 5. Set aside Sunday night to do them, and you'll thank me for it!.
Organize Your Receipts: Dump all the receipts out from your bag, wallet, and pocket, and put them in a designated box or folder. You can also test out Shoeboxed, which is a free online service that can automatically track and organize your online and offline purchases. All you need to do is snap pictures of receipts on your cell and email them to Shoebox or mail in paper receipts to the company, and they will organize the information for you.
Plan Your Work Lunches: If you're resolving to bring your lunch to work every day, you need to craft your meal plan on the weekend so you won't be rummaging around your fridge for scraps during the early mornings.
De-clutter Your Home: Spend the weekend de-cluttering your home and getting rid of the excess things that you don't need. First figure out what areas you need to tackle and take a look at a list of my suggestions.

Healthy Dose Link Time: Flat Belly Secrets

Susi May — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:26:14 PST

The secret to a flat belly according to doc Travis Stork: never diet - Prevention
Holding that Warrior 1 helps build willpower off the mat - Yoga Journal
Borrow these seven habits of highly successful snackers - Real Simple
Get the skinny on finding (and using) your fat burning zone - HuffPost Healthy Living
When is the perfect time to work out? - Shape
Donkey kicks truly are a kick in the pants - Peanut Butter Fingers
Fat burning lunches! All under 400 calories a pop - Fitness
Was yoga the secret weapon behind the Giants' Super Bowl win? - Mind Body Green
Hit it! Boxing boosts self-confidence - Health
Stock options for all your wintry soups - Vegetarian Times

Valentine's Day Lunch Ideas For Tots

Nicole Abbott — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:04:06 PST

The countdown to Valentine's Day is on - and one of the things mama can do to celebrate this love-filled day is to make a special lunch for her lil one. Whether you're packing a lunch box or serving your tot at home, these seven super-sweet Valentine's Day lunch ideas will have your kiddo head-over-heels by lunchtime!