We scoured the internet finding an assortment of safe, non-toxic, and good for your health ways to keep your leftovers fresh and looking good, may we add. All of these options are sustainable, have many glowing reviews, and are easily available. We also have a roundup more specifically for packing lunch you might also want to check out.
We know getting kids to eat at meal times can be a challenge, and that a lot of kid-friendly dinnerware is made from melamine. Why is it so hard to find a fun kid dinnerware that isn't made from harmful materials?! We shouldn't have to compromise health for functionality, which is why we rounded up our top 9 melamine free children's dinnerware! These plates, dishes, and utensils are all durable enough to withstand a temper tantrum but are made from safe materials like silicone, stainless steel, or tempered glass. Your kids will love the fun shapes and colors, and you'll love how sturdy they are!
And two pro-tips for avoiding the plastic bags
If you haven't heard yet, bulk bins are awesome! They have so many options, things are surprisingly cheap, and they give you a great reason to use all of those trendy mason jars you have been collecting for the last 5 years.
Seriously, I have seen all of these zero waste people talking about the wonders of bulk bins for a while, but I finally decided to give it a go. And you know what, it was kind of fun. I realized there are some surprisingly great options in the bulk bins. Like chocolate covered pretzels, popcorn, all sorts of nuts, and like 8 different options for rice (who knew there were so many). And you can get things just in the quantity that you need, so extra food isn't just sitting around getting stale. I had a list for the week, and I decided to see how much of it I could get in the bulk bins. Besides the veggies and tomato sauce, I could get pretty much everything there.
Parties are always great. You get to see friends, have a good time, and figure out how to eat delicious food off a paper plate while not spilling whatever may be in your cup. While the chips, cake, and booze may not be the healthiest, there are other things you might not be thinking about that harm our health. The biggest offender at parties usually is all the plastic. The plastic cups, the plastic utensils, the fun table cloths with Yoda's face on them are all made of plastic.
With a few simple swaps, you can make the party healthier for your guests (and yourself) by limiting the amount of plastic you use:
