Feeding minds

Packing lunches is an art in itself. I remember opening my lunch and wondering what I was going to trade. Now the kids are not allowed to share food. The skill of packing lunches has become a challenge.

Some fun tips:

• Korey Kealey of Foodthought, suggests packing in chopsticks for a fun way to eat. 
• I like to use cookie cutters to make shapes out sandwiches. 
• Use skewers; anything on a stick is fun!
• To save room in your lunch bag, freeze your water bottle or juice box and use it as a feezer pack.
• Add a note your child’s lunch letting them know you are thinking of them.

What to Pack

SnaX, an Ottawa based company, has created fun and healthy snack and lunch options.  Some great fresh ideas include egg salad on a stick, slider sandwiches and antijitos.
SnaX has launched a School Nutrition Awareness program that provides the participating school with an innovative week-long fundraiser that  exposes children to healthy international food in a fun inclusive manner. 

Their site is worth looking at www.mysnax.ca

How to Pack

Sistema's range of children's lunch boxes make lunch time fun, with lots of fun colours and compartments to keep food separated.  All products are built on Sistema's unique ability to capture the small design twists and turns, creating products that are both functional and that kids relate to. They are BPA free and made from lead free virgin materials!


A few lunch bags that stand out:

The ELLE lunch bag line are reusable insulated in the inside and come in a great choice of designs.

The coolmovers line of lunch bags is a great size for the little ones.

MITK Tip:  If your kids like carbonated drinks, there is a healthy way to offer that treat. Thanks to C.A. Paradis, the Chefs Paradise. The sodastream allows you to make carbonated drinks at home using more natural ingredients.  The bonus is that your kids can carry it in a reusable bottle.