Hi Reader,

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Last week, I asked you to share your thoughts on me creating a talk or resources to help support conversations around weight and body image, and the response was overwhelming. I think it was the most replies I’ve ever gotten to a newsletter.

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Many of the stories shared broke my heart, and that’s exactly why I want to help with this topic. Every person deserves to feel confident and loved in their body, and to understand the value of nutrition and how it can help fuel your body.

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I want to make sure I do this right, and strive to answer every question and touch on every topic you all shared with me, so it may take a little bit of time. Thank you for sharing your stories and concerns with me. This community is amazing, and I’m so glad we are here to support one another through both the challenges and joys in parenting.

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I’ll be busy pulling together all of my thoughts and creating easy ways to share the information. In the meantime, if you think of additional topics you’d like me to address, please don’t hesitate to hit reply and let me know.

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I’m grateful for you, and excited to dive into this topic further! ♥️
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Lunch Packing Help From Mama Knows

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Hundreds of School Lunch Ideas

This is a round-up post to give you ideas no matter how old your kiddos are!

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How to Pack Lunch for a Picky Eater

When you’re packing for a picky eater, prioritize foods you know they like and will sustain them through a day of fun and learning. Check out this post for in-depth help.

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Need Nut Free Lunch Ideas?

I’ve got you covered. Check out these nut-free lunch and snack ideas to help you through your packing rut.

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Ready to Tap Your Kids In?

As kids get older, they can share the responsibility of packing their own lunches. Print this easy-to-use lunch packing menu and they can create five simple lunch menus to follow, using only foods they like and pick themselves. Grab it here!​

Mom Lunches

After you pour all that energy into feeding your kids, it can be hard to also take care of yourself. These are my go-to lunches lately:

• ​Potato & white bean soup - make once, eat all week
• Whole wheat tortilla with peanut butter and a Greek yogurt + apple slices (this is my go-to when I have nothing else prepped and I just need to get something in me!)
• Microwave sweet potato, top with black beans, salsa, cheese and avocado
• ​Wild Planet Tuna & Red Bean Salad - I like to eat this on some spinach
• ​Wildwood Teriyaki Baked Tofu - I like this with some leftover rice (or microwave) plus broccoli or peas, avocado and soy sauce

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Valentine's Day Prep
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Get Valentine's Day ready with these ideas for your kiddos, and non-candy gifts for their classmates too!

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Stay warm,

P.S. The recent snow/ice storm made me hit “BUY” on these so quickly when we realized Emilia had outgrown hers! 100% worth it!

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