How to Make Lunch Packing Easy: 5 Tips for Back to School
These five simple steps can help make lunch packing easy, especially as we head back to school. Involving kids, planning meals, and sourcing durable lunch supplies are the most effective tools for eating healthy, saving time and saving money—with ease! 1. Let kids choose their favorite foods It always helps encourage kids to eat healthy…Read the full article
Partner Spotlight: The Ecology Center
About Our Partnerships As a mission-driven company, we are committed to reducing our dependence on single-use plastic and protecting the planet. That’s why, as members of 1% for the Planet, we pledge to donate a minimum of 1% of our annual sales to nonprofit organizations that share our mission. 1% for the Planet connects thousands…Read the full article
Six Holiday Cookie Recipes for Everyone on Your List
Finding thoughtful holiday gifts can be a challenge, especially when trying to lower your environmental footprint and be more mindful about gift giving. Try homemade cookies and other treats packaged in reusable containers. These two-in-one gifts are always appreciated, and perfect for everyone on your list. Sustainable containers filled with delicious homemade cookies are great…Read the full article
14 Ways to Keep Kids Busy while Social Distancing
Looking for ways to keep kids busy during the unprecedented social distancing orders due to the coronavirus? Schools across the country have canceled in-class learning, and millions of parents are finding themselves unexpectedly at home with toddlers, grade-schoolers, and even teens home from college. Luckily there are many free resources to keep kids busy and…Read the full article
Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids + Trail Mix Energy Bites
Easy energy bites recipe and snack tips for kids Coming up with healthy snack ideas for kids can be a challenge, so we’re sharing a favorite new video with snack tips that are sure to leave your kids full and happy. We’re grateful to have many health and wellness experts using our products and advocating for…Read the full article
9 Healthy Road Trip Snacks for the Whole Family
Traveling is exciting but can be difficult with a car full of hungry kids. To keep everyone happy we like to get creative and pack an assortment of healthy road trip snacks. When we’re prepared with homemade real food snacks, we tend to avoid the overly processed stuff available along the road (and everyone feels…Read the full article
Road Trip Essentials: What to Pack When Traveling with Kids
Everyone looks forward to summer vacation: school is out, work slows down and it’s the best time to plan a few trips with your family. Whether they are short trips for a weekend away, or a long flight across the country, traveling with kids is a challenge, so here are some tips to help you prepare…Read the full article
10 Tips to Help You Raise Eco-Conscious Kids
To ensure that our planet remains healthy for future generations, it’s our responsibility to teach kids how to be eco-conscious. According to the EPA, Americans generate about 254 million tons of trash every year. That breaks down to 4.4 pounds of trash per person per day. And, we’re only recycling and composting about 1.5 pounds of…Read the full article
The Sustainable Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Whether you are hosting or visiting with friends or family, we love having personal touches on our table. Involve your children by working on homemade crafts to add to the meaning of the holiday. Homemade Place Cards Thanksgiving is not a meal you have every day. You may only see these…Read the full article
How to Plan an Eco-Friendly Halloween
Halloween is notoriously one of the most wasteful holidays because just about everything is wrapped in plastic and designed for single-use. From costumes and decorations to candy and parties, Halloween can take a toll on the environment. However, with a little planning, it’s possible to participate in Halloween fun without creating all the waste! Hand…Read the full article
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