(BPT) - As parents start getting kids back to school, one important topic looms large: What should you prep for lunches and snacks to make sure kids get the nutrition they need? This can be a source of anxiety for parents, as planning and packing better-for-you lunches can be time-consuming — and you want your kids to like the food you're sending to help fuel their day.

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Grabbing a sandwich at Subway is quick and convenient, and the subs are delicious. This shouldn’t come as a surprise since you can smell the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the air from a block away. Once inside, the regular menu board is full of enticing choices.

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Some time in the past couple of years, preserved and tinned fish became a hot new food trend. And it wasn't just your average cheap canned tuna; people were going for all kinds of seafood options from salmon to mackerel, often imported and preserved in smokey or citrusy oils, among many other taste profiles.

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My snacking habits have changed drastically with age. Most notably, over the last few years, I no longer crave many of the same sweets I did while growing up. As for the sweets I do still crave, I can only stomach a much smaller serving than in years past. Recently,...

The Limited $4.79 Trader Joe's Find I Eat Every Day—It's "Simply Amazing"

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I took my standard weekly shopping list to Trader Joe's and Walmart to see which grocery chain had the best variety, deals, and experience.

I took the same grocery list to Trader Joe's and Walmart. My money went way further at the bigger chain, and I found cool stuff.

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I'm a mom, and I'm often short on time to cook dinner. These Trader Joe's staples help me put a meal on the table in 15 minutes or less.

I'm a mom of 2. My picky eaters love these Trader Joe's staples for a quick, easy dinner.

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I’ve eaten in Paris brasseries and Roman trattorias, but the meals I really dream about are pretty much all from a trip I took all across Japan. Perhaps it was all the raw fish, the winding grilled meat alleys, or the beauty that is Japanese breakfast — I knew from the first bites of each that I’d be slightly haunted (in a good way) by all the tastes I’d uncovered.

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While I shop frequently at Trader Joe’s, I’m often snatching things up on a whim, especially if it’s a new or seasonal item. However, I do have a short list of items that I buy pretty much every time I go. Their slab-dried apricots are one (I go through a bag a week), as is their bagged arugula. And I can rarely resist a bag of one of their popcorns.

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Keeping up with rising home energy costs can be tough, especially when household bills, like electric and groceries, continue to increase. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, average energy prices were 29.9% greater in June 2024 compared to June 2020. Caring.com reveals that this, combined with other rising expenses, leaves many low- and moderate-income seniors as well as those on fixed incomes struggling to cover costs. Caring.com reveals that this, combined with other rising expenses, leaves many low- and moderate-income seniors as well as those on fixed incomes struggling to cover their household expenses.

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

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Today we're traveling back in time to the Oregon Trail's 1830s to see what the pioneers were eating as they traveled! Pioneers in covered wagons covered 2000 miles on the Overland Trail before railroads connected the west, and this distance could be accomplished in about 6 months at an average speed of 3-5 miles per hour. I swear I'd never complain about anything again after reading an account from a mother's diary that says, "I gave birth to my 7th child today in our covered wagon just before breakfast."

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I love picking up items from Costco to throw in the air fryer for quick, easy meals. My favorites include its frozen pizzas and black-bean burgers.

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As much as you might enjoy watching “The Bear,” unless you’re actually a professional chef, meal prepping probably isn’t your favorite part of the week. It takes up precious time you could be using to binge other shows, and not to mention, your arm will likely get worn out from all the knifework. Save yourself some time and effort with this Mueller vegetable chopper that reviewers say can shave hours off meal prep—and it’s 50 percent off at Amazon.

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Frozen meals are undeniably convenient. Simply throw one in the microwave, in the oven or on the stovetop and, voilà, dinner is served. Some of the most popular and creative frozen food comes from Trader Joe’s. From fan-favorite frozen kimbap to chicken quesadillas and more, you can find a frozen dish for just about anyone’s taste buds at TJ’s.

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Part of being a mom is being a problem-solver. You are somehow gifted with the ability to see a solution for a problem when no one else can. You scraped your knee and we don’t have bandages? No worries! I found a sticker and a straw wrapper in my purse, we’re good to go. We need dinner and no one wants to cook? Easy! Black bean nacho bowls it is.

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Biscuits are a classic and delicious food that you can serve in many different ways, you can eat them any time of the day, too. You can buy many ready-made biscuits from the store, but if you want them tastier, cheaper, and homemade, check out this easy recipe by Cara’s Recipes on YouTube.

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	It’s back-to-school season, and there’s a lot to get ready. Kids need new clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies before the new school year begins —  not to mention after-school essentials! Namely: a freshly stocked pantry for hungry kiddos. Trader Joe’s has made it easy to load up on everything you need with their new selection of kid-friendly snacks, and they look so good, we’re grabbing a few extra for ourselves!Trader Joes' New Egg White Bites Are Like Your Starbucks Fave For Less




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When I first started baking, I was overwhelmed by the sheer variety of flours available. Walking down the baking aisle, I'd see rows upon rows of different brands and types of flour, each promising the perfect bake. It’s so tough to decide between the options when baking already has so...

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I never thought meal kit delivery services were for me. To be honest, I used to turn my nose up at them, thinking I had enough culinary know-how to come up with recipes on my own. I was sure anything I’d make would be much better than whatever could come out of a cardboard box delivered to my doorstep. But. But! After recently testing 10 of the most popular meal kits, I saw just how wrong that assumption was.

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7 expert meal hacks to ease the back-to-school bustle

(BPT) - The back-to-school season can be a hectic time for parents juggling school runs, work responsibilities and day-to-day home tasks. With so much on your...

7 expert meal hacks to ease the back-to-school bustle

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