It’s that time of year, although it feels like Summer! Here are some of my favorite items for the school year!
Back to school means prepping lunches. Make your life easier with The Dearest Grey’s silicone bento boxes. Perfect for lunchtime, the silicone bento boxes are unbreakable, reusable, and made with 100% food-grade silicone making for easy cleaning after sitting in backpacks for hours. Best of all these boxes are both freezer and microwave safe, and can go in the oven up to 410 degrees! Perfect for storing sandwiches or your child’s favorite snack store it away with The Dearest Grey bento boxes. Available on Amazon. Price: $1. I received the Mini Bento Boxes in Milk, Denim, and Emerald and I just love using them!
Bring healthy and exotic to your lunchbox! With Congo Tropicals’ Plantain Chips, you may be wondering, what are plantains and how are they healthy? Plantains are sugar-free vegetables found in tropical regions. Nutritionally high in fiber, potassium, energy, and low in cholesterol, plantain chips are a healthy alternative to potato chips. Containing an abundance of vitamins and minerals, they are truly the hidden superfood. A great delicious, yet healthy food that fit perfectly in all backpacks! Available on Amazon Price: $24.69 (Pack of 12)
Ideal for back to school lunches, Smelly Proof reusable bags’ multi-track zipper seal in freshness. They are 100% odor-proof, FDA approved, and eco-conscious! Whether you’re cooking in the kitchen or grilling in the backyard, Smelly Proof can be used to soak meats ahead of time, prep chopped ingredients or store leftovers. The smell proof bags come in a variety of sizes and are liquid, moisture and puncture resistant. No mess, no smells! Made in the USA!Also on Macys.com and Amazon
This next product is great for summer travels and for back to school! I really like the quality and was quite impressed! The Access Sling is a versatile daily companion that can be worn around your waist or thrown over your shoulder. I also like that it is great for both men and women! You can find it at https://www.nomatic.com/ They also have some other great products on this site!
Get an A(toria’s) in lunch! Whether you’re grocery shopping for your family, or picking up food for yourself, quick and tasty lunch options can help everyone build healthy habits. Some lunches can ensure everyone is eating enough veggies, while others can save you time and get everyone out the door quicker. Still others can add a touch of variety to the same old, same old each day.
Having flatbreads from Atoria’s Family Bakery on hand is a mighty meal solution to get the pickiest of eaters (including you!) saying “I can’t wait for lunch!” These flatbreads are baked with simple ingredients and nothing artificial.
Here are some fun ideas as the kids head back-to-school:
Breakfast all day! Surprise your kids with a breakfast Pita in their lunchbox.
No fork, no problem! Handheld Lavash wraps are an easy lunch option for school or the car.
Power your performance! Fuel your kids for after school activities with a protein-packed Lavash foldover for lunch.
Veg-out! Cold pizza topped with veggies will ensure your kids eat them…maybe they won’t even notice!
Culture Cuisine! Try out some flavors from around the world to help expand your taste buds! We love adding curry into our chicken salad. Perfect for wraps!
Twist on Traditional! Kids love PB&J – try adding their favorite fruit or some granola for crunch. Perfect for a Lavash wrap or on top of Naan.
Build their own! The more kids are part of the lunch making process, the more likely they are to eat it!
About Atoria’s Family Bakery
Atoria’s Family Bakery offerings are perfect for wraps, pinwheels, flatbread pizza, panini, dips, chips and more. Non-GMO and Vegan, with two low-carb and keto-friendly options, the tasty varieties include NEW Cauliflower & Coconut and Traditional Pizza Crusts, Roasted Red Pepper Mini Lavash, Coconut & Cauliflower Mini Lavash, Flatbread, Whole Grain & Flax Mini Lavash Flatbread, Traditional Flatbread, Garlic Naan Flatbread, Pita with Whole Grain Flatbread, Traditional Pita Flatbread and more.
Learn more at https://www.atoriasfamilybakery.com/.
Coffee is a must for both parents and college students! This one is so fast and easy to make! Grab a box of Nostalgia Coffee Roasters’ Brew Bags and you will be ready to start your day! The first specialty roaster to create its own brew bags, the brand brings convenience and whole-bean medium and dark roast blends to coffee lovers and a new way to experience bold, rich flavors this season. You get a full jolt of caffeine packed into each brew bag and no fancy equipment is needed! The coffee is 100% ethically grown and sourced globally. Price: $25 (pack of 10)
Without grains, eggs, dairy or nuts, eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R cookie, cake, NEW Vegan Pancake & Waffle Mix, and NEW frosting mixes are the perfect way to whip up allergy-friendly snacks and treats for your child… from breakfast to their lunchbox to after school. Grain-free, Additive-free, Nightshade-free, Gluten-free, Soy & Legume-free, Tree-nut & Seed-free, Egg & Dairy-free, and Refined Sugar-free. The line includes Vegan Banana Bread Mix, Choconot Fudge Cake Mix, Cinnawin Spice Cake Mix, Oatmeal Schmoatmeal Cookie Mix, ‘Cut-Out’ Sugar Cookie Mix, and Caro’Bout Fudge Cookie Mix. Learn more at www.eatgangster.com. My favorite was the Oatmeal Schmoatmeal Cookie Mix!
Wanderwild backpacks are mom-invented and kid-approved! Why do kids and parents love them?
- Ergonomic design that makes carrying it comfortable and adjustable with chest clips and padded straps
- Fun prints and patterns to fit their style and interests such as unicorns, sharks, strips
- Space to personalize with their name, initials, or monogram
- Made with high-quality, recycled material that is both durable and washable
Wanderwild backpacks come in three styles: The Explorer, The Wanderer and The Adventurer. ‘The Explorer’ has a front Velcro pocket for quick access while ‘The Wanderer’ has a zipped front pocket for small essentials. The Adventurer is roomier and is a favorite of older kids and parents. In addition to backpacks, Wanderwild has a line of insulated lunchboxes called, Out To Lunch with a zip front, easy carry top handle and plenty of room for lunch, drinks, and snacks.
They are available onwww.wanderwild.com.
Stay tuned! We will be featuring even more back-to-school must-haves next week!
Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this featured post. Images and information were also provided.
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