There are 2 types of parents in this world: parents of allergic kids, and parents who feel badly for parents of allergic kids. I have a dear friend who has a son with peanut and tree nut allergies. This resource list is for her family and any others who must alter diets around food [...]
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19 Jan, 2009
Healthy Lunchbox Dessert: Chocolate Brownies (with Spinach and Carrots)
Posted by: Meg In: Lunchbox Ideas
I have a four year old son who hates vegetables. Not abnormal, I know… but I love the thought of sneaking in veggies when he doesn’t realize it so he at least has them hidden in his diet. I came across this brownie recipe on Amazon.com as a featured recipe from Jessica Seinfelds book [...]
The Boston Herald presented a line of new Obama collectibles last week with the catch that: some of the items are real, and some of them are imaginary. They took items from the Official 2009 Presidential Inaugural Committee’s new online store, and mixed in a few creative items so we could guess which ones [...]
If you pack a lunchbox using throw away sandwich bags (aka ziplocs), you might want to consider buying a couple of washable, reusable happy-sacks. Invented by a Massachusetts Mom of three, the home-based workshop has great growth in demand and sales as more people aim to pack a waste free lunch.
Check out this incredible Wall-E bento lunch box created by master bento artist AnnatheRed. The detail is truly amazing (click the picture for a larger view).
Don’t you love the Eva character made out of a quail egg? I wish I had the time and talent for this kind of stuff! Maybe I could give a [...]
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Canadian company Sew in Demand Designs has recently launched a line of Bhold bags great for shopping and travel. Designed and made in Canada using Japanese imported fabric, their line of reusable bags are high quality, fashionable, and fold into handy little bundles. Bhold [...] - "Flower Beds" – A Springtime Poem
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“Looking for new ways to pack lunch for school (or the office?) We’re inspired by the fresh, [...]
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