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Buy a Goodbyn Lunchbox and Save the World!

 

Ok, maybe not the world...but you'll save @ $190 in a year by not buying plastic baggies + juice boxes.  How's that?

Myself, I hate the concept of plastic baggies and packaging in general. Just today I was in Trader Joe's and they had these delicious peaches and I wanted to buy them, but the packaging was unbelievable. There was a wooden box, a plastic lid, a plastic shelve to hold the peaches and then tissue. I just couldn't bring myself to purchase them. If I wasn't in a hurry, I would have asked if I could buy the peaches but leave the packaging behind. Anyway, this summer  I was determined to figure out what I could do to eliminate waste. Cause you know, all these little gestures do add up!

So, I hit the internet in search of an alternative lunchbox for the kids. I am not sure how I found them, but I stumbled across Goodbyn. I loved the clean design of the site, and fell in love, {as much as one can} with the lunchbox and their overall philosophy. You can read about it here... it will warm your heart to know they are made right here in the good old USA by good + caring people :)

The lunchboxes come in a variety of fantastic colours, with and without ears {to aid in opening and closing} and most importantly, they come with a bunch of dishwasher safe stickers for the kids to decorate their boxes with. They had so much fun adding the stickers to their boxes. Just a creative exercise in general for them. Davis placed stickers on every surface, while William, my minimalist, applied them only to the cover and his drink bottle.

We've been using the Goodbyn for almost three weeks now + we have had no problems. No complaints. The kids love them. I feel great about not using plastic baggies. The kids have truly embraced the concept of being "green" :)

The customer service at Goodbyn is awesome. Overall, it's a company I would totally encourage others to support. Seriously, it will make you feel good to buy from these folks. Those of you local, The Toy Box in Hanover carries them. Goodbyn has a Facebook page and of course, there is their wonderful website.

Oh, no one asked me to write about this product... it's just when I come across a product as good as this, I believe in sharing :)

1st Day of School

Was a few weeks ago!

I wish I was as clever as Jenn over at Our Daily Big Top... the way she documents the first day of school for her kids. I might just make signs for the 3rd week of school - you know,  just to be in with the cool kids :)

We had such a terrific summer. I was sad to see it end and have school start. It's amazing how we are already into a new routine + I am loving it. I feel organized once again :) The kids have started at a new school. This is the first time they are taking the bus. I have gained over two hours of my day not sitting in a drop off/pick up line. Can you say, yipee? 

I do miss spending time with the kids. They are growing up so fast. Remember when Davis was just two? William was four? Whoever said, "The days are long, but the years fly by." totally had it right. 

Fearful of being compared to the boy that cried wolf, I am reticent to say I'm going to be back in this space more often, but I am going to try. Honest. When I look back at this blog, I am reminded of so many memories. It's  really a wonderful way to remember and capture the everday moments.