healthy lifestyle

Pack a lunch box and stick to your new years resolutions

January 4, 2012

A longtime EasyLunchboxes fan and prolific lunch photo poster, who goes by the moniker of “ficbot”, sent me a couple of emails detailing the ways she saves money and sticks to her food plan. She’s even converted her boyfriend to toting his meals (he “stole” her black cooler bag and a container a while ago, and [...]

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Is a Fresh Lunch More Expensive Than Packaged?

November 1, 2011

MYTH: Organic, fresh, wholesome, homemade school lunches are more expensive. TRUTH: Convenient, packaged lunches cost more. I used to think that all organic food was more expensive. My perception of buying organic was that only rich people did that and those who couldn’t afford had to settle for less expensive (read lower quality) ingredients. Who [...]

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The Philosophy of Lunch Box Packing

October 4, 2011

“Here’s the real news: Lunch-packing isn’t about food groups and how much of which items the kids eat. Lunch-packing is about providing OPPORTUNITY.” -Brianne DeRosa I’ve decided lately that I have a small talent for curating information, ideas, and people, and bringing them together here via my EasyLunchbox Blog. I share other peoples’ words of wisdom [...]

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Project Lunch Box – Pack Healthy Meals for 30 Days and Beyond

September 17, 2011

I’m so glad I have talented and creative friends. Friends who cook, friends who blog, friends who take pictures of what they cook. Friends who blog about what they cook and take pictures of. Healthy friends who do all of the above, and also like to pack lunches. Marla Meridith is one of those friends. She likes [...]

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Nutritionist Approved Healthy School Meals and Snacks

August 9, 2011

Send your kids back to school with healthy meals! Nutritionist and Eating Strategist, Rania Batayneh, makes it easy for you to prepare and pack food your kids will love. Actually, her menus work just as well for adult meals, and Rania loves using my EasyLunchboxes for no-fuss pack and go! Here she is on KOIN CBS [...]

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Buying Spinach can Save Your Health and Your Wallet

June 24, 2011

Americans throw away approximately $75 billion worth of food each year, according to a USDA-funded study. So how can you combat the “food waste epidemic”? Buy versatile foods, of course! Buying more versatile foods will give you more bang for your buck and prevent waste. One of the most versatile and nutrient-dense foods you can [...]

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3 Faster Ways to Healthier Meals (That Won’t Break Your Budget)

June 1, 2011

When I was growing up, my mom always used to say that “a woman’s work is NEVER done.” I used to scorn the idea, but now that I’m all grown up, I’m realizing just how right she was! So much to do, and not nearly enough time to do it in… It’s a sad but [...]

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Easy Dinners, No Stress -Thanks to the Six O’Clock Scramble

May 3, 2011

Opening up my fridge last night, in addition to the usual bread, peanut butter, milk, and string cheese, I found a bag of spinach, two chicken breasts, three ready to be discarded mushrooms, no onions, and not much else of great interest. My girls would be home from dance class shortly and I was in [...]

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Organizing is not About Being Perfect

April 22, 2011

Really? It’s not? Who doesn’t want to be richer, thinner, and clutter-free? I know I do. But is that realistic? Will I ever achieve “perfection” and, more importantly, if I got there, would I be happy?? Uh, I’m kinda doubting it at this point. In fact, I actually find myself happier letting some things “slide” [...]

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Kinnikinnick Foods Gluten-Free Donuts – Taste Test Results (VIDEO)

April 22, 2011

Blueberry Glazed Donuts Don’t those sound yummy??? You want one, right? Maybe warmed in the toaster?… So go! Eat it! Oh, wait. What if you’re allergic to gluten and you can’t eat donuts? … Go! Eat it! HUH??? No, I’m not trying to torment you! I have good news: Kinnnikinnick Foods – “Gluten-Free has never [...]

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