We are giving away a FUN Lunchbox Love pack to one healthy fan!
To win the Lunchbox Love giveaway share your childs favorite lunch snack or memory on my facebook page. Be sure to "LIKE" Always Healthy Mom and Lunchbox Love too!
*Use the code ALWAYSHEALTHY for 10% off your order! (The code is good until October 31, 2011)
~Q&A Session with~
Q:Why is a lunch packed with love important to you?
A:It's a way to stay connected during the day. I think our kids have to deal with so much more social and academic pressure, even at a young age, than we did. It's nice to have a note from home that reinforces, “no matter what I love you and I'm always here for you”. That's what our notes do.
Q:What is your favorite item (other than a lunchbox love note) to pack in your child's lunch?
A:Whatever their special treat of the moment is.Recently one of my girls was fixated on cut-up strawberries.My other daughter liked ham and cheese croissants for a while.Whatever it is it says "I know what you like and want to give you a special treat!” ( in addition to the Lunchbox Love card, of course.)
Q:When creating the lunchbox love notes what was your mission?
A:Judi and I were just sick of seeing negative messages directed at kids. We know there will always be obnoxious fodder but we can add positive words to our kid's days.And not just about how great we think our kids are.Our cards also foster connective behaviors to other people.For example we have cards that say "Give someone a complement today" or "Help someone today."This helps them discover the bigger picture about positive ways of relating to other people in the society they are a part of.
Q:If you could give moms one word of advice, what would it be?
A:Always keep the line of communications open. Talk less and listen more! Our kids have amazing ideas and perspectives on the world and we can all learn from them!
Q:How do you find balance in a career and your family?
A:To be honest, Judi and I are still working on that. It's hard, but the best thing about owing your own company is you can work from home and be around when they get home from school - or if you need to drop off soccer equipment they forgot, in the middle of the day, it's disruptive but doable :) It's a work in progress, to be sure!
Who We Are...
Say Please was started by life-long friends and fellow moms Judi Willard and Mary Fuller, because they were tired of seeing products being peddled for kids and adults with messages like: "My favorite accessory is my dad’s credit card", ‘‘Boys are stupid", or “I’m a Biotch.”
They decided to create a company that produced greeting cards, clothing and other accessories that featured positive messages, but in a hip and humorous way.
Willard, a licensed psychotherapist, and Fuller, a journalist, were able to combine their talents to come up with upbeat phrases and sentiments that, quite simply, make people feel great.
It is no longer a secret, but scientifically proven that positive thoughts and words have a positive affect on our mental and physical health.
Both women were in a place in their lives where they wanted to be able to work independently at a company with a greater purpose. That’s why a portion of the profits from Say Please’s products go to a specially selected charity.
Lunchbox Love Giveaway ends October , 20011. The winner will be announced October .
The store shelves are brimming with back to school supplies, lunches need to be packed and
new school shoes are on every kids list!
So where do you begin?
Check off the list of school supplies and get your little one off on the right foot.
Make sure to label all supplies with your child's name and or initials.
Check to see if your school has a meet the teacher day before school begins.
This will get your child off in the right direction.
Prepare for the big day:
Have a nutritiously complete breakfast! (like a superstar)
Then turn your focus on refueling during the day!
The school lunch!
Step one: choose a drink
Avoid high sugar drinks, soda, and chocolate milk.
Instead pack them a bottle of water, add some fresh citrus fruit to add flavor or reduced fat milk.
Step two: prepare some colorful fruits and veggies
Try to at least pack 2 veggies or fruits in your child lunch!
This will help them fill up and and get all the nutrition their growing bodies need.
Step three: choose a snack
Children need a healthy snack everyday to keep them focused.
Include a healthy, easy snack to re-energize your child.
Step four: protein power
Seek out the healthy protein options for your child lunch. Lean lunch meats, beans, hummus, peanut butter and yogurt are just a few. try to avoid fast food days and junk food.
Step five: get some Zzzzzzz's
My kids are still trying to adjust to this new school routine but make sure your little one ( school age) is getting at least 10 hours of sleep a night!
Step six: Shop shoes for active feet
Did you know many school are cutting gym class and recess for the school day? Our kids need the physical activity to stay healthy! Make sure to find them some New School Approved shoes to support their active feet! I am loving the look of the New School approved Crocs! Check them out for you active little ones!
