Comments on Dandelion Dayz: Packing a Healthy Lunch Your Kids Will Eat - WFMW

Love the popcorn idea. Just added it to my list. ...

2009-08-27T10:14:47.839-04:00

Love the popcorn idea. Just added it to my list. I also like that you send something sweet. I'm going to start sending homemade granola bars (which, let's face it, are basically a homemade bar cookie anyway) or homemade cookies b/c even though I know sugar is evil, I would rather them eat homemade baked goods than something from a package.

Omigosh. I totally didn't see this post befor...

2009-08-27T09:52:40.039-04:00

Omigosh. I totally didn't see this post before I wrote mine. We even chose a similar photo! LOL!!! A reader referred me to this post in my comments.

Now, I'm going back to read. :-) So I'm sure I'll have another comment with my remarks.

I'm nothing if not inefficient. Snort.

Thanks for linking up to me (and the granola bar l...

2009-08-26T20:53:21.660-04:00

Thanks for linking up to me (and the granola bar link-love). Your blog looks great!

I have a HM ranch dressing at my blog in the recipes tab (www.kitchenstewardship.com), and I like Kelly the Kitchen Kop's, too! Best of luck-- Katie

Fantastic ideas! I pack my kids' lunches, too...

2009-08-26T14:13:59.005-04:00

Fantastic ideas! I pack my kids' lunches, too, for a few reasons - food allergies, less packaging waste, and because I want them to eat healthy foods. I have pics of their lunches over on my mommy blog - hope you'll drop by. Click the "lunches" label to find them quickly!

Good to know about the red dye in the Strawberry, ...

2009-08-26T14:08:03.470-04:00

Good to know about the red dye in the Strawberry, Anonymous.

I know many kids have allergies to dyes and it is a real concern for some families.

I use the Grape because my kids do not like most Strawberry jams on their sandwiches.

The grape DOES NOT have any dyes, although it does have preservatives that some may choose to stay clear of.

2009-08-26T14:06:39.752-04:00

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This is an awesome and extensive list of great hea...

2009-08-26T13:08:03.765-04:00

This is an awesome and extensive list of great healthy ideas! I needed this. Thank you so much.

All great ideas - but the Smuckers low sugar jams ...

2009-08-26T11:46:55.841-04:00

All great ideas - but the Smuckers low sugar jams contain red40 (at least the strawberry flavor does). So if you're trying to avoid artificial colors, you may want to look at other options.

That is real life, Ali. A mom's gotta do what...

2009-08-26T11:46:11.700-04:00

That is real life, Ali. A mom's gotta do what a moms gotta do!

What great ideas! My oldest is picky so he gets t...

2009-08-26T11:27:47.866-04:00

What great ideas! My oldest is picky so he gets the same old stuff week after week. My Kindergartner is my good eater loves sandwiches and pickles and nuts. But I admit, sometimes convenience wins out and it's goldfish and chocolate pudding some days!

Those are some wonderful ideas! My girls are good...

2009-08-26T09:47:15.274-04:00

Those are some wonderful ideas! My girls are good about eating fruit, cheese and whole wheat crackers. I also send leftovers in the thermos and only water to drink. They've almost never had anything else to drink with their lunch so don't seem to think they're missing anything!

Yes, packing 2 lunches certainly added to the stre...

2009-08-26T09:24:16.072-04:00

Yes, packing 2 lunches certainly added to the stress of making lunches. Especially, since my youngest does not eat all his sister will eat.

Yes, a note! My kids always love a note. Feed their hearts, too! ;)

Thank you for putting so much thought into this! I...

2009-08-26T09:03:51.459-04:00

Thank you for putting so much thought into this! I wish my kid would eat raw veggies - nothin but carrots over here :)

Thanks for all the great ideas. We're going to...

2009-08-26T09:03:30.128-04:00

Thanks for all the great ideas. We're going to be packing 2 lunches this year (twice the fun!). Don't forget a note from mom or dad in the lunch. I usually jot something down on their napkin.