After nine years of packing lunches for my sons, I have realized that there is a simple formula for a healthy school lunch that helps to simplify the process.The Formula for a Healthy School LunchI am entering my ninth year of packing school lunches (how is that even possible?!). Over the years I have had to come up with lunch ideas that have worked with nut restrictions, meat and dairy restrictions, food strikes, a lack
A good lunch is an essential component to a successful school day, so we wanted to share 30 out-of-the-box ideas for healthy school lunches. School has started, and that means for many of us it’s time to figure out not only what to make for dinner every day, but what to pack in the kids’ lunchboxes. While some kids are perfectly content and maybe even comforted by eating the same lunch day after day, other
Have you noticed that kids seem to be so much hungrier in summer? Maybe it’s boredom, maybe physical activity, maybe growth spurts, but no matter the reason, the struggle to avoid the never-ending, “what is there to eat???” question is real. To help you survive the snacking season, I came up with some ideas and tricks so you know how to feed kids who are always hungry. How to Feed Kids Who Are Always HungryWhat
Beans are a staple in my house, so we often make them from scratch. It’s so easy that I wanted to share how to cook beans in a slow cooker or instant pot pressure cooker so you can do it, too!Note: This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product through these links, your cost will be the same but The Scramble will receive a small commission. I only link to products I personally
So many of my favorite memories include meals eaten outside. Picnics at the beach; sandwiches eaten at the top of mountains after challenging hikes; campfires with roasting potatoes, corn, and, of course, s’mores; street food eaten on park benches in new cities; and dinners on my parents’ back patio where the conversation lingered on through dusk and into night.There’s just something special about eating al fresco, isn’t there? It feels free, relaxed, and adventurous –