My kids need to bring a snack every day to school, and like every good mother, I make my kids responsible for getting their own snack.
To make it easier, we have a snack bin. I throw away most of the containers that snacks come in. I dump the granola bars straight in the bin, I put the applesauce cups in the bin.
What isn't already individually wrapped, I wrap for them. I buy a lot at Costco. When I get home, I separate them into snack size bags and throw those in the bin.
When it is time to go out the door, my kids just reach in the bin and grab a snack! Plus, if you knew my G., you would know that he is a walking mess. I'd rather put the pretzels in the bag, then have G. I guarantee that half would be on the floor!
Just a little tip that makes getting out the door so much easier!
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I have had a snack basket for years. If I don't I find empty boxes in the cabinet. I shove an extra granola bar in their bag just in case of emergencies. Yours looks much more organized than mine. lol...
I do this, too! Plus I have a bin in the fridge for cold snacks & lunchbox items. Just started them when school started, but wondered why I didn't try it earlier. The children love choosing their own snack!
We have a separate basket for grab and go snacks too. It saves so much time!
Love this idea!
Haha--no kids here but I do this for myself. It's perfect!
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i have done this now for the past year and it is one of the best decisions ever! I haven't thought about using snack sized bags though... duh! thanks for the tip!
I do this as well. easier to store snacks this way then with all the boxes/containers in the pantry
Great idea!
I do this too...but I don't have kids. It is just for us- my friends think that is odd. But it helps me with portion control (if I have to open two ziplock bags to have 4 cookies I won't do it, but out of the whole package- no problem). And it makes packing lunchs faster.
I love this idea! We've also been following your idea for certain breakfasts on certain days and it has made our school mornings SO much easier! Keep the great ideas coming!
Nice post! I like it.
I don't have kiddos, but I think this would be handy for Ryan and I. I'm terrible about getting a snack from the vendo, so this could make me cut that expense. I would like to try to do this for fruits and veggies, too. Thanks for the tip.
mmmm... Cool!! My favourite food!
PERFECT idea! I'm all over it. Thank you for another smart idea. <3
This is beautiful! I used to be good about snack baggies back a couple of years ago when I lost quite a bit of weight. Thank you for the great reminder to get on that again! So easy to grab and go...and of course, portion control!
Wonderful and fabulous post.
I have a snack box too... great aren't they?!
Natasha @ www.serenityyou.com
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