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• Protect Your Kids’ Lunches

  When I was a kid, force fed flavorless health food by well-meaning but misguided parents. Seeing the other kids with their sugar-laced peanut butter and preservative-rich jelly made me green with envy. Read More... Posted May 27 2009, 02:34 PM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: mealtime, lunch bags, lunch boxes, sandwich bags, anti-theft lunch bags

• Save an Apple!

  Between trying to be earth-smart and penny-wise, I'm avoiding pre-washed, pre-cut and pre-packaged fruit and veggies and doing the work myself. Anyone else? Read More... Posted May 20 2009, 01:35 PM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: mealtime, snacks, apples, kitchen, apple saver, evriholder products

• Food Face – It’s Okay To Play With Your Food - UPDATE

  Who doesn’t like to play with their food? And to play with your breakfast, lunch and/or dinner in a style ala Dapper Dan The Magnetic Man, well then like turns to a great big love. The Food Face plate is... Read More... Posted May 12 2009, 12:30 PM by SunnyChanel with | with no comments Filed under: dining, mealtime, plates, food face

• Wupzey's HighChair Food Catcher

  I’ve never seen a product like this before until I was asked to try it out by the Wupzey people. Wupzey’s Highchair Food Catchers are designed to help make your floors a little less messy. It's intended to catch flying food thrown from children ages 5-18 months. I unfolded the 100% nylon material to place on the highchair and found it was lightweight. Included are adhesive squares and at first I was reluctant to attach them to the...   Read More... Posted Apr 20 2009, 02:30 PM by Lisa Estall with | with 4 comment(s) Filed under: mealtime, highchair, wupzey, food catcher

• Pizza Power Saw

  I never thought about all the potential uses of a pizza cutter until I had kids. You can use it to easily cut almost any type of food. Waffles, chicken cutlets, and of course pizza don’t stand a chance with this heavy-duty blade. Read More... Posted Apr 08 2009, 12:30 PM by Lisa Mulcahy with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: mealtime, kitchen gadgets, pizza, gifts for dad, Pizza Boss 3000

• Neat Seat for On-the-Go Eating

  Taking little ones out to eat is always an adventure. Whether it’s a good or bad experience often depends on how you keep your kids corralled and happy at the table. Read More... Posted Apr 06 2009, 02:00 PM by Lisa Mulcahy with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: mealtime, travel, portable, highchairs, eating out with kids, Totseat

• Your Kids Can Dilly Dally In This

  I am definitely using my Dilly Dally Bibbie! It’s a reversible bib that looks cute and does its job of keeping unwanted "gook" off your child's clothes. It reminds me of a mini apron and I was looking for something like this for my 3-year-old son when I saw him use an apron at daycare at mealtime. Read More... Posted Apr 03 2009, 02:59 PM by Lisa Estall with | with no comments Filed under: mealtime, bibs, bib, bibbie, dilly dally

• How to Build Their Fairytale Garden

  Need to get your kids excited about their veggies? Let them grow them. Read More... Posted Apr 01 2009, 12:01 PM by JeanneSager with | with no comments Filed under: mealtime, green baby, green, cinderella, Jeanne Sager, Cinderella's Magic Pumpkin, Fairytale Gardens, Jack's Magic Beans, Fairytales, Potting Shed Kids, gardening kits

• Get Cubist on Your Baby Food

  DIY baby food doesn’t require fancy tools, but a few well-chosen accessories make the process flow smoothly. The hardest part may be chosing the recipes, but then next two steps can be frustrating without prep. Read More... Posted Mar 20 2009, 03:25 PM by Heather Kuldell with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: mealtime, baby food storage, diy baby food, Baby Cubes

• Charming Little Prince Plates

  Popular children’s book The Little Prince is now made into plates! Your kids can enjoy a meal and read the story in one sitting. Read More... Posted Mar 16 2009, 05:38 AM by Lisa Estall with | with no comments Filed under: mealtime, plates, plate, my sweet muffin, meal time

• Nikyoro Bento Bowl for Adorable Snacking

  Though a cute container doesn’t make the food taste better, it at least varies up the presentation. Read More... Posted Mar 07 2009, 02:04 PM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: bento box, lunch box, mealtime, nikyoro bento bowl

• Be Mess Free With This Child Apron

  I never thought of getting an apron for my son until I saw him wear one at daycare. It was like a lightbulb went off. An apron will protect his clothes and make cleaning up less of a hassle for me. Read More... Posted Feb 24 2009, 03:10 PM by Lisa Estall with | with no comments Filed under: aprons, mealtime, toddler, Giggle, apron, Mimi the Sardine

• Games To Play With During Family Time

  I received a sample of the Gather 'Round Restaurant Game recently to review. What you get is not a board game with pieces but cards with questions relating to mealtime. There are almost 100 games to play with while you wait for your meal at a restaurant or at home. There is a push-button light but Read More... Posted Feb 23 2009, 02:28 PM by Lisa Estall with | with no comments Filed under: games for kids, mealtime, game, games, family games, family fun

• Ikea Introduces a New High Chair — And It Folds!

  To buy a high chair or not to buy a high chair: This question depends on a complex matrix of space, aesthetics, function and of course, price. Blargh, the price. Read More... Posted Feb 18 2009, 09:30 AM by Heather Kuldell with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: high chair, IKEA, dining, mealtime, high chairs, spoling high chair

• Dining Out with Kids: Chalkboard Placemat

  With a chalkboard placemat, you can protect your kids from restaurant germs and occupy them so you can enjoy your meal. One side is erasable chalkboard and the other is a placemat that can be easily wiped clean. There's even a little pocket to hold the chalk.  Read More... Posted Feb 15 2009, 10:00 AM by elizabeth leach with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: mealtime, dining out, feeding babies, chalkboard placemat, feeding accesories, Bushel and Peck Baby

• Kids Konserve Serves Up a Tiny Tiffin

  Parents searching for ways to green their kids’ lunches may be familiar with Kids Konserve Waste Free Lunch Kits, but the company offers other a la carte options. Read More... Posted Feb 10 2009, 12:26 PM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: bento box, mealtime, stainless steel, lunchboxes, lunch boxes, kids konserve, tiffins

• Milk and Munchies On-the-Go with ZoLi

  Diaper bags have limited real estate, so the less you have to toss into one, the better. The ZoLi On-the-Go Formula and Snack Dispenser can help get rid of a few containers. Read More... Posted Feb 09 2009, 02:35 PM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: mealtime, BPA free, formula, ZoLi, diaper bag accessories, zoli on-the-go formula and snack dispenser

• Zoo Pops Tame Heat or Sore Throats

  I know, I know: It’s winter. Why am I posting about frozen treats? First of all, my family occasionally likes to eat freezy cold treats even when it’s freezy cold outside. Second, freezy cold treats are an excellent way to soothe sore throats associated with sneezy colds.   Read More... Posted Feb 04 2009, 12:32 PM by Heather Kuldell with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: mealtime, animals, perpetual kid, kitchen accessories, frozen treats, zoo pops

• Compost Your Green Sprouts

  Plastic that can be composted? Those wacky scientists come up with the darndest things. Read More... Posted Jan 28 2009, 08:13 AM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: iPlay, mealtime, green baby, cutlery, green sprouts, aqua straw bottle

• The Head Chef Spatula Adds a Helping Hand in the Kitchen

  Till the world outside thaws a bit, we’re still trying to fill the days with indoor activities. So far video games win, but cooking holds a good bit of attention too. Adding a few fun pieces can help kids feel more welcome in the kitchen. The Head Chef Cooking Spatula is like most spatulas -- made of food-safe silicone and dishwasher safe -- but features bendy arms and legs, and suction-cup feet. Available at Cooking for $9.95. Posted Jan 27 2009, 11:26 PM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: mealtime, cooking, kitchen accessories, head chef cooking spatula

• New Babycook Accessories

  You first saw the Beaba Babycook here back in April. This is the gadget that allows you to steam, puree, as well as reheat homemade baby food. Now there are some new accessories to help store and serve that wholesome goodness. Read More... Posted Jan 12 2009, 08:28 AM by Lisa Mulcahy with | with no comments Filed under: feeding, accessories, mealtime, williams-sonoma, Beaba Babycook, homemade baby food

• What is This?

  Is it a sculpture? Is it a toy? Is it a party hat? Nope, it is... Read More... Posted Jan 08 2009, 01:30 PM by SunnyChanel with | with no comments Filed under: Haba, Toys, mealtime, melamine, european toys, jungle, Dishwear

• Five Reasons Boon Makes Us Swoon

  Boon is a brand that puts the "oooooh" in baby products. When it comes to mealtime fun, it's hard to beat the one-of-a-kind modern design Boon brings to the table. If you're looking for fun and functional goodies under $10, Boon will make you swoon.                 Read More... Posted Jan 08 2009, 08:00 AM by Cathy Hale with | with no comments Filed under: Boon, mealtime, utensils, green baby, snack ball, sippy cup, squirt food dispenser, catch bowl

• Etsy Alert! The Dining Out Travel Bib Set

  I wish I had this when my kid was still bib worthy. This very handy bid unfolds (it snaps closed) to revel different pockets for a child size fork and spoon as well as a pack of travel size wipes. I can’t tell you the amount of times we forget... Read More... Posted Dec 05 2008, 10:30 AM by SunnyChanel with | with no comments Filed under: handmade, mealtime, bib, travel, gift, etsy alert

• Bento Lunch Box

  Befitting of kid-o lunches that usually require multiple Ziplocs and/or Tupperware, the Bento Lunch Box is an ingenious idea. Read More... Posted Nov 13 2008, 04:30 PM by Lisa Mulcahy with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: mealtime, School, lunch boxes, Bento Lunch Box, on-the-go