This little appliance does way more than we thought. We fell in love with the Betty Crocker pizza maker a bit after Shaindy shared why she thinks the Betty Crocker is the best small appliance. We first assumed that it’s simply the perfect traveling appliance. But once we began pulling it out day after day at…
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The No-Cook Falafel Solution: Make a Falafel Smash Sandwich
In the mood of falafel but don’t want to actually cook? This healthy sandwich is the solution. No forming balls, no frying. Just flavor. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and you have lunch. Once mixture is coarsely mashed, mix in cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions This mixture is also a great “mock tuna” –…
How to Fill Up Those Lunch Boxes
If you are bored of preparing lunch, chances are that your child is bored too. Interesting lunches don’t have to be more work. Here are some ideas! I still remember having a conversation with Esti Waldman about our toddlers’ lunch, years ago. Those toddlers are turning 10 this winter. Those lunch boxes we used back…
To-Go Lunch and Snack Ideas
Need to pack lunches for work and don’t know where to start? These wholesome lunch and snack ideas are enjoyable, filling, and feel-good. Snack Veggies & Pretzels with Chummus & Olive Spread This is an easy snack idea that anyone in the family would love having around when they need a midday pick-me-up. You can…
What to Make with the Contents of Your School Lunch Box
Do you have lots of random ingredients in your school lunch boxes and don’t know what to do with them? So what’s in your school lunch box? Many families have been getting boxes of breakfast and lunch foods through the school system during the Covid-19 school closures. Some boxes are better than others. Are you…
The Lunch Hack That Makes It Easy to Eat a Healthy Lunch (Despite the Chaos)
Lunch is the most difficult time for mom to prepare herself something healthy to eat. This hack may help. We’re all in survival mode right now, no matter who we are or the roles we fill. Being kind to ourselves is of utmost importance, and there’s no room for beating ourselves up about regrettable food…
Lunch: Ideas, Suggestions, and…a Bit of Empathy.
We used to have to deal with the “What’s for dinner???” quandary, now there’s “What for lunch????” to deal with as well. Yes, you have just finished putting away the cereal box, into the cabinet. It doesn’t just feel like you just finished putting away the cereal box. It has actually just happened. That’s exactly…
How We Uncovered the Best Tuna on the Market
Whether you’re going back-to-school or back-to-work, you’re going to need to take along lunch. Make it this tuna Like some of my fellow Between Carpoolers, I’m a big fan of seared tuna. I even love a good tuna salad, on top of some greens and mixed with some crunchy veggies and a great dressing. Canned…
It’s What’s for Lunch: The Poke Bowl
Bowls are just the best. Especially when they’re full of poke and drizzled with lots of sauce. A poke bowl. Last Monday, the BCP girls gathered for the first day of a two day meeting. Now, feeding is definitely not a requirement of hosting a BCP meeting. But, this time the meeting was by Shaindy,…
The Most Convenient Way to Pack Lunches & Snacks
Pack lunches up for your kids to take to school, or pack ‘em up for yourself. Are you always on top of your kids or husband to bring back those containers you use to pack their snacks and lunches…then rushing to wash them so they’ll be ready for the next day? If you don’t find…