Looking for ways to reduce your impact on the environment? There are a lot of different ways we can help, and it can seem overwhelming, but it’s easiest to start small and go from there. For instance, with straws! This tiny swap can make a big difference. Klean Kanteen makes easy to clean stainless steel straws with colorful, flexible silicone tips. They come in two sizes: 8mm for drinks such as juices and water, and 10mm for smoothies. Did we mention they’re dishwasher safe? There’s lots of fun colors to choose from, one for everyone in the family!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

The straws save turtles lives!!!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Trying to help save the environment can feel like an enormous task, one that’s almost impossible. However, I’ve realized that small steps add up, so our family tries to find little ways here and there to help, such as using re-usable grocery bags. We’ve moved onto straws now, which has been easier than expected! My family loves using straws, for anything from water to smoothies. I love Klean Kanteen’s stainless steel straws because they’re dishwasher safe, and because of the silicone tip at the top of the straw! I’ve used stainless steel straws without that before, and it’s just not comfortable. I even keep a stash of these in the car for on-the-go orders!

Flavorful Features:

Check out the different sizes and color combinations of Klean Kanteen reusable straws here!

The Icing on the Cake:

Klean Kanteen stainless steel straws and reusable, dishwasher safe, and help keep plastic out of our oceans!

Time to Eat Use?!

Re-usable straws are appropriate any time of the day! From juices to smoothies to mom or dad’s coffee, there’s no wrong time to use one of these stainless steel straws.

Good to Go?

Pack some of these straws in your car or purse to use for eating on the go!

Mix it Up!

With colorful silicone tips, Klean Kanteen’s straws make it easy to tell everyone’s drinks apart! No more mix-ups!

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

There are plenty of fish in the sea – or are there? Fish is packed with nutrients like protein, omega 3s, iron, and calcium — but it’s no secret that conventional fishing methods are depleting the earth’s fish supply at an alarming rate. That’s why we get our fish fix from Wild Planet Foods! Wild Planet Foods uses selective catching methods in line with recommendations by leading environmental organizations to make sure they sustain the fish supply for future generations. From tuna to salmon to sardines, your whole family can enjoy the fresh taste and health benefits of fish knowing you’ve made an environmentally-friendly choice – plus, their fish is pre-packaged and ready to eat for the utmost convenience. We hope you were able to try their tasty tuna pouches at last weekend’s Kids Food Festival!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love when my mom makes me a tuna melt for lunch!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I really appreciate that Wild Planet Foods goes the extra mile to ensure their products are better for the environment. Their fish is a hit with my whole family, and I feel good knowing we can enjoy all of the amazing nutritional benefits fish has to offer while preserving the fish supply for my children’s generation. I especially like the white albacore because it’s canned without added water or oil and makes for a delicious tuna noodle casserole.

Flavorful Features:

Wild Planet offers the following fish:
• Tuna (also available in pouches)
• Salmon
• Sardines
• Anchovies
• Mackerel
• Yellowtail
• Shrimp

The Icing on the Cake:

Wild Planet’s fish is sustainably-sourced, Non GMO verified, Kosher, and features some reduced sodium options. Their cans and pouches are BPA-free.

Time to Eat?!

Breakfast, lunch, or dinner! From a bagel with cream cheese and salmon to a gooey tuna melt, the applications are endless.

Good to Go?

Wild Planet Foods offers a line of individual pouches that are lunchbox, purse, and briefcase-friendly.

Mix it Up!

Add a can of Wild Planet Foods’ tuna or salmon to mac and cheese for a protein-packed entrée everyone in the family will love.

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

Not only have SIGG bottles been around for over 100 years, but they also abide by Switzerland’s highest environmental standards! They are dedicated to designing high quality, ecologically sound products that are safe for the family AND the environment! SIGG bottles are fashionable, functional and crafted with EcoCare Liners! Their bottles come in a variety of cute characters so there’s a SIGG bottle designed for every member of the family!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love drinking out of my Hello Kitty SIGG bottle! And my broter has one with dinosaurs on it!

From the Eyes of a Parent:   

SIGG’s water bottles are perfect for every member of my family, big and small! They come in countless designs so everyone has their own personal bottle to carry around. And they’re made to last! Their durability means no more piles of water bottles all around the house and in the car!

Flavorful Features:

SIGG water bottles come in a huge assortment of colors and designs and are available in the following sizes:

• 1 oz (0.3 L)
• 5 oz (0.4 L)
• 3 oz (0.6 L)
• 8 oz (1.0 L) – In two different styles!
• 7 oz (1.5 L)

SIGG also features designs by Hello Kitty and Tony Hawk; along with a line of thermal bottles with attached tea filters available!

The Icing on the Cake:  

Each SIGG bottle is designed alongside the highest environmental standards in Switzerland- Newsweek’s 2008 “greenest country in the world”! The EcoCare Liner in each bottle is made from naturally occurring waxy solids to enhance both flow and taste! All SIGG bottles are BPA-free, Phthalate-free, and free of VOCs (volatile organic compounds).

Good to Go?

Yes!

Mix it Up!

Pack a SIGG bottle in your bag for any adventure- school, work, the gym, or just running errands!

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.