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One of my favorite Halloween lunch ideas, these fun Mummy wrapped Halloween Hot Dogs are a must-make for the kids! You can pack them in lunches or serve them as a fun lunch or dinner for Halloween day before trick or treating. Cute, yummy, and so delicious!

Ingredients:

• pretzel roll
• turkey
• cheddar cheese
• cloth wrap
• spooky eye picks
• black marker
• caprese salad (mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil)
• salt 
• pepper
• balsamic glaze
• grapes 
• blueberries 

Directions:

1. Layer slices of tomato, add mozzarella between tomatoes then basil leaves between the cheese and season with salt, pepper and balsamic glaze.
2. Wrap pretzel roll sandwich using cloth, add spooky eyes and draw a mouth with a black marker.
3. Create monster grapes by cutting fruit in half then piece them together with spooky eye picks. 

Pumpkin spice latte is a delectable drink made with smooth and rich pumpkin puree, milk, sugar, vanilla and the fall favorite spice – pumpkin pie spice. Make the best pumpkin spice latte at home in 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• whipped cream
• 2 shots espresso
• 1 cup milk
• ice 

Directions:

1. Start by brewing your coffee
2. In a blender, combine all ingredients
3. Pour the latte over a cup of ice in an insulated mug, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle a pinch of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon 

Some days, it can feel like a fight to get the kids up, dressed, and out the door in time for school, let alone make sure that they have a healthy lunch to take with them. Little ones are often the fussiest eaters, yet elementary school-aged children must have as healthy lunch as older children do, with enough nutrients and food diversity to get them through the day. But with so much going on, and often a battle to get them to eat anything at all, let alone off to school every day, how can we as parents ensure that we are setting them up with the best food to keep them going through the day. 

Our stainless-steel bento-style lunch box can be used for adults and children alike, it has never been easier to make sure that kids have healthy, balanced meals to take to school with them. With one larger 20 oz container and two 6 oz containers, all made of food-grade stainless steel with edging and snaps, Mira provides perfect eco-friendly, easy-clean lunchboxes for kids. Simply fill each section with a different part of the meal, such as a sandwich in the larger container and fruit or other healthy snacks in the smaller ones. 

Okay, so we have found our perfect lunch containers for our kids to take to school, but how do we get them to eat the healthy food we fill the lunch boxes with? The answer may seem daunting to begin with but will make school lunches much easier overall: involve your kids. If you prepare lunches for the week on a Sunday, for example, and present kids with multiple healthy options for each day and each section of their lunch box, they are more likely to feel excited and enjoy getting involved, even if you opt to verbally tell them the options rather than visually showing them and letting them help prepare (though this can be fun too!). This is especially important as children progress through elementary school and begin to develop their tastes and interests. While younger children may decide 3 days later that the meal you have taken out of the fridge and sent them to school with is not the one that they want to eat at that moment in time, by involving them in the process even at 5 or 6 years old helps them to develop their tastes and abilities and decreases the likelihood that the food in their lunch box is something that they hate.  

Ultimately, using bento-style lunchboxes, like Mira’s stainless-steel ones, is a great way of providing even elementary school children with a variety of healthy, balanced meal options for their lunches. Including them in the decision-making process for what they want to eat each day makes preparing lunches more enjoyable for everyone and teaches them about nutrition, making healthy food an exciting choice rather than something that they feel is forced upon them. 

It's never too early to start teaching your children about the importance of healthy eating. A nutritious lunch is a perfect way to fuel their bodies and minds for a day of learning. But packing a healthy lunch can be tricky, especially if you're short on time. 

That's where our Mira food jars come in handy. They're specifically designed to keep food warm or cold, so you can pack anything from leftovers to sandwiches without worrying about it going bad. 

So if you're looking for an easy way to pack a healthy lunch for your preschooler, look no further than Mira's thermos! 

Why is healthy eating important for our children? 

The benefits of healthy eating for our children are countless. Here are just a few: 

• Healthy eating can help boost their immune system and make them less susceptible to illness. 
• A healthy diet can help improve their focus and concentration in school. 
• Eating healthy foods can help prevent childhood obesity and associated health problems later in life. 
• A balanced diet is essential for proper growth and development. 

How can I make sure my child's lunch is healthy? 

The key to packing a healthy lunch is variety. Try to include a mix of healthy proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. And don't forget to include some fruits or vegetables! 

12 healthy and delicious ideas to get you started: 

1. Spaghetti and meatballs
2. Chicken nuggets and roasted vegetables
3. Turkey sandwich with cheddar cheese
4. Carrot sticks and houmous
5. Oats and fruit
6. Macaroni and cheese
7. Quinoa salad with grilled chicken
8. Vegetable soup
9. Chicken salad
10. Fruit salad
11. Yogurt and granola
12. Trail mix

How to pack a food jar for your preschooler? 

The best way to pack a food jar for your preschooler is using an insulated stainless steel thermos. This will help keep the food warm and fresh. You can also use a regular mason jar, but our Mira food jar will keep the food hotter or colder for longer. Fill the thermos with hot water and let it sit for a few minutes to heat up. Then, pour out the water and place the food in the thermos. Close the lid and make sure it's tightly sealed. The thermos will keep the food warm up to 5 hours.  

Why do you need a Mira food jar in your day-to-day life? 

Mira thermos food jars are built to last. They come in different sizes for different needs, and there are endless variations of food that you can pack in them. They're simple to clean with just warm soapy water - which is a plus when you're on the go. Plus, they have a wide mouth opening that makes it easy to eat out of. And the thermos feature means that your food will stay at a consistent temperature - hot or cold - for hours. So, if you're looking for a durable and reliable thermos food jar, Mira is the way to go. 

Conclusion 

Mira food jars are a great way to pack and save your child's lunch. Not only do they keep the food warm or cold, but they also help preserve it, so it doesn't spoil. This makes them perfect for multiple healthy food options for your preschooler, and you can find our food jars in different sizes and colors. So you can be sure your child's lunch will stay fresh all morning! 

It’s that time at work again. You just put in four hours of work, and you realize your stomach has been grumbling for the past hour. Some days you might have a granola bar on hand, or maybe you have a few dollars to visit the vending machine. Either way, you always find yourself hungry and wanting more after a hurried lunch. Eating a healthy, portioned lunch will leave you energized and ready to tackle the rest of the work day. That’s why we put together three healthy lunches you can pack ahead of time and eat on the go with our containers. Our lunch boxes make packing lunch a breeze! 

Chopped Chicken Salad 

A chopped chicken salad is packed with protein and vegetables and will leave you refreshed after lunch. Not only is it healthy, but it’s easy to prepare in a hurry.  

Ingredients 

• Lettuce 
• Cooked chicken (you can use a Rotisserie chicken for added convenience)  
• Yellow Bell Pepper 
• Cucumber 
• Cherry Tomatoes 
• Avocado 
• Red Onions  
• Salad Dressing of Choice  

Directions 

1. Chop up all of your ingredients to your size preference. If you like a more blended and incorporated salad, cut your ingredients into smaller pieces. If you like a chunkier salad (or you’re in a hurry), cut your chicken and vegetables into bigger pieces.
2. Toss your salad with all of the ingredients except the salad dressing. Put your salad in our bento lunch box. Add your dressing on the other side of the divider so your salad doesn’t get soggy throughout the day. 

Hummus Platter 

If you like to snack throughout the day or work through your lunch, a hummus platter is the perfect lunch option for you. You can even customize it to include your favorite vegetables and hummus flavor. 

Ingredients 

• Pita Chips or Pita Bread 
• Vegetables of Choice (cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, celery, etc.) 
• Hummus 

*You can also add chicken, nuts, olives, or fruit. Add according to your preference. 

Directions 

1. Simply prepare your vegetables. Place the pita and vegetables on one side of the container, and add your hummus to the other side of the divider. 
2. Happy snacking! 

Tuna Salad with Crackers 

Slept through your alarm? This is a fast lunch you can prepare on your way out the door to work. Buy your favorite prepared tuna salad, and you have lunch! 

Ingredients 

• Prepared Tuna Salad 
• Crackers of Choice  
• Chopped Vegetables (Optional) 

Directions 

1. Add your prepared tuna salad to one side of the container and your crackers to the other. This prevents your crackers from getting soggy before lunch! 

These healthy, quick, and simple lunch recipes will keep you away from the vending machine while leaving you full and energized. Happy eating!