NYC makes it easy to put your fruit and veggie scraps to good use
New York city’s Green Markets offer locals a fantastic way to be part of an essential eco-system by connecting city dwellers with famers and artisanal producers. You get to enjoy fresh, local produce and products while supporting small scale farmers and producers. If you have been to a farmer’s market you know what I mean … Read more
Enchanted Woodland Birthday Party
My sweet little girl turned 4 this past February and to celebrate we hosted an Enchanted Woodland party for her. While she adores everything unicorn, I felt a mainly unicorn themed party would be limiting, so we went with an enchanted woodland which allowed me to work in unicorns and much more! This was Sofie’s … Read more
Kid Craft: Constructing Fairy/Elf Houses
Looking for a fun and very creative way to occupy kids (and adults) at a party or gathering? How about making darling elf and fairy houses? Whether you want to believe in the little enchanted creatures or not, these houses are fun to build. I have to admit the original idea came from this lovely … Read more
School Lunch Supplies
For those of you still searching for the perfect school lunch gear for your kids, here are some of the go to items that I used to create and transport my toddler’s lunches last school year. You can see the fresh, healthy and fun lunches and some of the gear in the A Better Lunchbox … Read more
4th of July Gatherings and Food Allergies
With the upcoming holiday weekend I thought it might be a good time to share some thoughts, tips and product recommendations to help make gatherings a little easier on those families with food allergies. Unless you have someone with a food allergy in your family, it can be overwhelming to factor them in when hosting a get … Read more
A Better Lunchbox–Week 42, Jun 20 – Jun 23 2011
Last week of school! I can’t believe my little sweetie has been in school a whole year. She has grown so much, it has just been amazing to watch. Looking forward to a summer of fun and wishing you the same! Monday Cream cheese and Strawberry Jam Sandwiches – organic multigrain bread, organic cream cheese, … Read more
A Better Lunchbox–Week 41, Jun 13 – Jun 16 2011
Only one school meal this week, we tagged along with my husband on a work trip to Austin, TX. It was my first time there and despite the insane high temps (100+!) we had a wonderful time. A real foodie haven! A huge blog post to come on must “eats” if you find yourself in … Read more
A Better Lunchbox–Week 40, Jun 6 – Jun 9 2011
Monday Rice balls – organic sushi rice molded into shapes and decorated with nori cut outs Broccoli – organic, steamed Pork chop – Organic, pounded thin, seasoned with garlic salt and pan seared in olive oil Blueberries – organic and local Consumption: She left a few pieces of broccoli Tuesday – stayed home. Wednesday Organic … Read more
A Better Lunchbox–Week 39, May 30 – Jun 2 2011
Monday – Memorial Day Tuesday Rice balls – organic sushi rice molded into shapes and decorated with nori cut outs Peas – organic, cooked from frozen that am Mild Italian sausage – Boccalone sausage left over from our cookout on Sunday Blueberries – organic and local Consumption: She left a few pieces of sausage and … Read more
A Better Lunchbox–Week 38, May 23 – May 26 2011
Blueberries are in season and delicious, extra bonus that they are so good for you and the perfect toddler finger food. You’ll see them a lot in Sofie’s lunches. We eat them with breakfast too. In fact, I just froze a big batch to have on hand for smoothies. You may be thinking, geez, these … Read more
