Tag Archives: Healthy

Smart and Simple Lunch

Smart and Quick LunchWho knew that in order to have a successful lunch menu for four kids, 5 days a week would be like signing up for the military? You must begin by interrogating the recruits to determine whether or not you are wasting time and money. Couple that with the allergic reactions that some children experience and you are in line for some serious battles.... Read More

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Delicious Lunchbox Sub

Lunchbox SubA yummy submarine sandwich can be the perfect addition to your child’s lunchbox and an easy way to avoid the typical sandwich rut.... Read More

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Mix fruits with honey over sugar treats!

FruitsIn place of sugar treats, cut up a variety of in season fruits with a tsp of honey mixed together to munch on as a treat.  The kids not only get their sweet fix but they get their daily serving of much needed fruits that the Canada’s Food Guide suggests.... Read More

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Give Lunch Some Extra Zing

Dempster’s Turkey and Cranberry Tortilla sandwichesMy kids, aged 9 and 7, have been eating lunch at school for what feels like an eternity. Unfortunately for me as the official lunch maker, they still have an eternity left to go! What’s a mom to do when she’s looking for ways to keep lunch interesting? She looks up tried-and-true recipes online, that’s what!... Read More

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Little One’s Love Ham & Vegetable “Sushi”

Dempsters SushiIt’s only week four of school and already I’m stretching my imagination to come up with lunch time ideas.  The requirements for me, the lunch must be fairly balanced and healthy, for my two daughters, it must be yummy! As my girls were tired of bagels and boring sandwiches, I turned to a new recipe provided by Dempster’s.  I decided to try Ham and Vegetable “Sushi”.  It sounded easy enough:... Read More

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Sneaky Veggie Tip

Sneaky Veggie TipSneak in those veggies when you can! As much as kids might love meat and cheese sandwiches - add some lettuce at least, to provide a serving of vegetables. As well, add a couple slices of cucumber or tomato with dip. Every veggie counts!... Read More

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Easy and Delicious Tuna Wraps; for Home or School Lunches

Easy and Delicious Tuna WrapsAs a Mom, it’s hard to get my daughters to eat anything that contains fish. I really have to get creative so that the twins {ages 3} and my oldest daughter {age 7}, will get a healthy dose of Omega3. One of my favorite tried and true recipes that includes fish, whole grains and vegetables is Tuna Wraps. It’s an easy {and delicious} recipe that we have for lunch at least once a week.... Read More

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