7 Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Ideas

In our house the new school year begins in August.  This means the first week of August leaves me little time to buy back-to-school supplies, clothes, AND go grocery shopping for lunches. Like all parents, I want my kids to have a successful school year. If that's going to happen they're going to need healthy lunches to keep their brains fueled throughout the school day. Fresh fruits and veggies along with a filling sandwich or wrap is always the base of my kids lunches. Add in a sweet treat and a bottle of water and they have a healthy, nutritious lunch. Today I have 7 Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Ideas that will give you a head start on giving your child a successful school year through a full belly and fueled brain. /1/ BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad Wraps - This chicken salad can be … [Read more...]

7 Summer Salads For Beat-the-Heat Dishes

You know what I love to eat during the summer?  Salads.  Any and every kind out there.  I have always been a big fan of salads, but I love them even more during the summer.  There is just something about eating a cool, crisp salad on a warm day.  Plus, you can pretty much toss whatever you want in them and call it dinner.  (Or lunch.)  And if you need a little inspiration, I'm sharing 7 summer salads that you just have to try! 1.// Loaded BBQ Chicken Salad //  I love this salad for two reasons - one you can use left over BBQ'ed chicken and two its loaded!  Who doesn't love a loaded salad? 2.// Cobb Salad Recipe // Cobb salad is a classic, but when its piled high with all the fixings its anything but ordinary! 3.//Cornbread Salad //I love this fun twist on a basic salad.  Throw … [Read more...]