Lifestyle, Motherhood

…a few of my favorite things…back to school!

13 August

I’ve decided to share, “a few of my favorite things,” once or twice a month and they are items I use regularly. These aren’t sponsored- I just love them but i promise to let you know if anything is ever sponsored, of course. These three picks are part of my toddler BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION!

STAINLESS STEEL WATER BOTTLE

did you know that many plastic water bottles can leach toxins into your water? we try to avoid plastic, when possible, in our family which makes a stainless steel bottle with a silicone spout, ideal. these owala bottles are economical, easy to pick up at target or order online, and last a long, long time. pop in the dishwasher and you are good to go. Bonus- their water stays chilled for hours.

PLASTIC-FREE BENTO BOX

I DISCOVERED Austin Baby co. A FEW YEARS AGO WHEN BUILDING MY BABY REGISTRY AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY FALLEN IN LOVE WITH THE HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS THAT ARE ABSOLUTELY DARLING AND PERFORM WELL. THE BENTO BOX LIDS STAY ON TIGHT AND DON’T LEAK IN BACKPACK TRANSIT. THEY ARE ALSO MADE WITH FOOD QUALITY SILICONE UNLIKE MANY PLASTIC lunchboxes WHICH LEACH CHEMICALS INTO YOUR child’s FOOD. SAD, BUT TRUE. WE ALSO LOVE THE COLLAPSIBLE SNACK CUPS AND THE wipeable FOLDABLE PLACEMATS ARE A MUST ON THE GO. THE OWNER Kelly IS A FELLOW MOM and SMALL BUSINESS owner AND SHE’S A DELIGHT.

KIDDO BARS WITH HEALTHY FATS

THERE ARE MANY, MANY PORTABLE BARS MARKETED FOR KIDS BUT THese from Bearded Brothers have been my favorite. first of all, its a local Austin business, (can you tell I’m an austinite), they are organic and contain clean ingredients made without gluten or refined sugar *and* they contain healthy fats to help balance blood sugar and sustain energy. extra bonus- they are much more economical to purchase than other similar bars. Mango is my son’s favorite, (made with dried mango and coconut oil), but we also love the strawberry and almond butter. a tried and true back to school favorite!