LUNCH MUNCH

Amongst a growing circle of talented women in my new life here in California is a lovely lady named Rachael.  This woman is a power house, I admire her not only for her never ending supply of fresh and innovative ideas but for her drive. She sees her ideas through until the end no matter how big or small, and so far the important ones usually are inspired by her beautiful kids. 

 I had been packing my sons lunches in an array of containers and ziploc bags, and every day he'd return having hardly eaten anything, and often with apple sauce lining the bottom of his backpack. Rachael suggested the bento box from Pottery Barn Kids would help make lunch appetizing and alleviate the guilt associated with all that plastic. An awesome idea, but sold out and on back-order. So with very little online research I found Laptop Lunches.  

The system is an investment at $39.99 with carrying case or $24.99 without. It's worth it for the wasteless lunch aspect alone. 
 The Pottery Barn version comes in at $14, free shipping, grab one if you can.  Not only is it more fun to put lunch together, he's eating it all up! The Laptop Lunches website is a fantastic resource for lunch meal ideas as well. Pin It

THINK FUN

I haven't featured a "guilt-free" item for kids in a long while. My son just celebrated his 6th birthday and came out a winner with a wealth of amazing gifts both tangible and intangible.

 Rated at the top for the rare combination of fun AND thinking is his new game "Rush Hour Traffic Jam" from THINKFUN.

Your child can play solo or with friends setting up the game board according to pictures of traffic jams displayed on different challenge cards, then slide blocking cars and trucks out of the way to create a path of escape through the congestion. 

Check out the website to try out an online version first!

DO IT. LOVE IT. 

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EVER HAVE HAVDALAH?

Wandering through Winner's seasonal toy department on Front Street West, I stumbled upon a lovely little wooden toy set.  When I moved in closer to check the details, the box read something like-

Celebrate the end of the Sabbath with this wonderful kid’s Havdalah Set. Crafted from wood and perfectly sized for little hands, the set comes with Kiddush Wine, a goblet, a braided candle, and incense holder or bisamim and a tray. A wonderful way to introduce children to Jewish culture and heritage.

Priced at $24.99 from a regular $45.00, this would make a

beautiful holiday gift.

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