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Charlotte Today Show Appearance - School Lunches

Quick Links to the Items Mentioned in the Video Clip:

  • Homemade "Uncrustable" tool and a how to make and freeze them
  • PlanetBox stainless steel container
  • Glass jars for freezing soup
  • Thermos container for sending warm soup
  • How to make an apple sandwich
  • Colorful silicone smoothie pop molds
  • Whole-grain pumpkin muffin recipe
  • Thermos bottle for drinks
  • Cut-to-size ice packs
  • Lands End lunchbox (that fits Ziplock container, drink, and ice packs)

Click here to see all my posts on school lunches including photo round-ups, tips, and recipes.

Comments

  1. Mathe says

    August 13, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    I have been following you a long time thru Facebook. Way to go!

    Reply
  2. Carrie Healy says

    August 12, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    Do you still recommend the Landsend Soft Sided Lunch bags? I'm having trouble finding a good brand for my daughters?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      August 20, 2015 at 10:49 pm

      Hi Carrie. Yes, they are still a favorite. :) You can find them here: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/08/24/my-favorite-school-lunch-supplies/.

      Reply
  3. Talainya Loomis says

    August 20, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    Love your blog and I share it on my facebook all the time!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 31, 2013 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you so much Talainya!

      Reply
  4. Sarah Arends says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    You did awesome!! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your children (and their health) and to our children as well!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 31, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Thank you so much!! :)

      Reply
  5. Handful says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Cool to see you in action. Very nice clip that will hopefully get people thinking. So many folks think whole foods = all day in the kitchen.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 31, 2013 at 4:10 pm

      I hope it will get people thinking...and in action! :)

      Reply
  6. Renee V. says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:45 am

    That was awesome!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 31, 2013 at 4:09 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. KatyG says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:46 am

    Awesome Job! You looked very natural in front of the camera and again have such amazing tips!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 31, 2013 at 4:09 pm

      Awww...thank you so much!

      Reply
  8. Cathy says

    August 20, 2013 at 1:05 am

    Awh...you're adorable! It was so nice to see you in action! I found your website a couple weeks ago and man - my life and the life of my 2 girls (5 and 9) and husband is forever changed....for the better! I am on a mission and you are my inspiration! I have stumbled quite a bit but I refer to your website often and keep trying! I'm still in sticker shock from my last few visits to Whole Foods and Trader Joes but I am hopeful I will get the hang of the budget thing as well. You did awesome on the segment - I've actually done that once before and my voice was shaky and it went by in a blur...but you were like an old pro!! Nicely done! Keep it up. You are amazing and I thank you for all that you do!!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 31, 2013 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks for the vote of confidence! And good luck as you continue your transition...it will eventually become your new normal :)

      Reply
  9. Stephanie M. says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:13 pm

    Way to go, Lisa! So glad your oh-so-important message is spreading not only over the web but over the airwaves as well! Great job, and thanks for lots of inspiration. I don't have to deal with school lunches for another few years, but husband-lunches are a different story!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      September 02, 2013 at 10:24 pm

      Thank you so much...and good luck!

      Reply
  10. Laura says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    This was awesome! You did such a great job! I LOVE your lunch ideas. I just started using the Ziploc containers to pack lunches for my kids at camp last week. They work great. I can tell that I am going to have to start planning ahead better to get more variety in the lunches. Planning really is the key! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      September 02, 2013 at 10:24 pm

      Planning ahead is so important...I hope it helps!

      Reply
  11. Mare says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    what a great job! You look just like a seasoned TV professional! Really nice! I know it seems like it was a short 5 min. but people will be checking out your blog, so that's good! I did 30+ days of lunches, trying to fix something new every day. I pack for my husband, so it's a bit different than for kids, but I came up with a lot of ideas. Not that you need any help, but you can check out that post, if you'd like: http://adventuresintheballpark.blogspot.com/p/whats-for-lunch.html
    You are an inspiration to all of us "packers"! :-)
    from The Dugout

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 31, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      Wow, 30 days of lunches that are new every day - sounds like a hard challenge to me! Good for you :)

      Reply
  12. Kellie says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    Great tips! Thanks for all the links to recipes and products you use.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      September 02, 2013 at 10:25 pm

      No problem - and thank you!

      Reply
  13. Ashleigh says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    Great video! My son started kindergarten today, and I have started out with the ziplock containers and silicone muffin cups. I'm getting the smoothie tubes next. Thank you for all the wonderful ideas and tips!! They make me excited to pack his lunches knowing that there are so many wholesome, simple options.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 31, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Thank you so much! I am glad the tips have been helpful :)

      Reply
  14. Harmony says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    Hi Lisa, I have a 3 year old and a 9 month old, so I am not really thinking about school lunches just yet, but I am so ready and prepared as soon as my older one starts school!! I LOVE reading and watching everything you say and do in regards to eating.I have always thought I was healthy, but since I discovered your blog you have truly changed mine and my families lives. thank you <3

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 31, 2013 at 4:19 pm

      I am so glad the site has been helpful - thank you for the nice comment! :)

      Reply
  15. kristen says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    Wonderful job, Lisa. I kept thinking that if it were me, I'd forget to breathe and race through it and no one would have understood a word. You were well-spoken, thoughtful, slow and completely on track!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      September 02, 2013 at 10:25 pm

      I am glad to know you could understand what I was saying :)

      Reply
  16. DaNelle says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    Good job! I'd be a nervous wreck doing that on TV! You did a great job explaining everything. It's so important that people realize you can make healthy, real food lunches!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      September 02, 2013 at 10:25 pm

      Thank you DaNelle

      Reply
  17. Lisa says

    August 19, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    THANK YOU for sharing your lunch secrets! I don't have many mom friends who feel the same as I about the importance of wholesome foods, so you have become my "friend" who shares ideas with me :) My daughter is going into kindergarten and is armed with thermos', LLBean lunch box, and silicone sticks (and our freezer is stocked!) You really are encouraging and motivating a movement to healthy eating!!!!!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      September 02, 2013 at 10:26 pm

      Maybe you can be the one influencing your friends :)

      Reply
  18. Katie says

    August 19, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    I agree with Liz, Would love to see a video once or more a month! :)

    I am using a lot of tips for my son's lunch. Thank you for reposting this! :)

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      September 02, 2013 at 10:26 pm

      We are going to start trying out some videos and see how it goes!

      Reply
  19. Sarah says

    August 19, 2013 at 6:45 pm

    Awesome! My son is 23 months so school lunches are a long time away but I have these pages bookmarked so I will be prepared! Are the colorful cupcake papers reusable or just regular ones? Either way that is a so clever! Also I like the Funkins idea, not mentioned here but another great tip from your site! Thanks for all you do!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      September 02, 2013 at 10:27 pm

      They are silicone muffin holders so they are reusable!

      Reply
  20. Jennifer Pullen says

    August 19, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    Wow, nice job! I love that you are helping Moms make healthier lunches, I really hope this makes in impact on families - lets get away from icky Lunchables!! And I agree with the above comment -- lets see some video blogs!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      September 02, 2013 at 10:24 pm

      Thank you! And we just finished one of our first videos and plan to roll it out soon!

      Reply
  21. maria says

    August 19, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    i really enjoyed watching that. my kids lunches have always been healthy and natural but a bit repetitive and boring. you have made me very motivated about getting more creative and varied!!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      September 02, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      I am so glad to hear that :)

      Reply
  22. Angel says

    August 19, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    Well done!! You're very articulate with great info! I'm sure they'll have you back.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      September 02, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      Thank you Angel!

      Reply
  23. Liz Stewart says

    August 19, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    It was so wonderful to see you in action. Maybe you could do a video blog and few times a month!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      August 19, 2013 at 5:46 pm

      Thank you Liz - it's actually something we've been talking about doing! :)

      Reply

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