Back to School aka Back to Lunch Making

There are high expectations for children’s lunches these days. We’re packing healthy, non-processed, no allergen, balanced-day, garbage-free meals into those lunch sacks. But I recently saw Bad Moms at the movies, and if you’ve seen it, I’m sure you’d agree, we’re all doing OK.

I think one of the top questions from parents of school-agers is “What can I pack in their lunch that they’ll actually eat?” Kids tire of the same old sandwich day in and day out. At my house, we at least try to mix it up by making the same old sandwich on bagels, pitas or tortillas. But if you’re looking for fresh new ideas for that midday meal, turn to page 18 to learn from our health coach, Rene. I’ve learned from Rene that we don’t need to stress over finding the perfect food every time, and I’ve applied his “good, better, best choice” philosophy at home.

If you’re spending all of your time this month on back to school routines, and need a little help to get your regular chores done, you’ll want to find out more about this month’s featured business. London Concierge Co. is an errand and service outsourcing company that seeks to alleviate non-productive, routine, and time consuming tasks from the lives of individuals and businesses. Kate’s motto is “Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life” and we believe in that whole-heartedly! Find out more on page 10.

Once you’re done reading this month’s issue, head on over to our social media pages. We’re 6,400 fans strong on our Facebook page, and we now have Instagram and Pinterest accounts as well! You’ll find like-minded people and parenting ideas on our pages, as well as fun recipes, activities, crafts and, of course, lunchbox ideas!

I might just head over to my computer right now in search of my number one question this month. “At what age can a child start packing their own lunch

Sabina Manji, a lifelong Londoner, is an irrepressible entrepreneur, mother of a wonderful son, and also a committed volunteer.