Back to School Health Tips

I just came across a great article regarding Back to School and the usual sickness that follows. This article includes health tips regarding hygiene methods to teach your children, and how to keep their immune systems in top shape.

Around our house, we use natural disinfecting products, take supplements and visit the chiropractor regularly to keep our systems balanced. Our son also goes to bed fairly early and I try to keep our family healthy by eliminating preservatives, fillers, hydrogenated oils and corn syrup and increasing the amount of healthy and whole foods that we eat.

There are several ways to teach your children how to prevent illness this coming school year. It's not enough to leave it up to our school system and teachers to keep our children healthy, it is OUR responsibility as parents.

When requested to bring cleaning products, why not try an alternative green product, such as Seventh Generation Disinfecting products. These products are as effective as chemical laden products, but do not produce the smells, chemicals and possible respiratory and topical reactions. Yes, they may be slightly more expensive, but coupons are available, and these items do go on sale. However, the health benefits are far worth the price!

If you're interested in learning more about these disinfecting products, I have posted a review of several Seventh Generation products.

Nutritious, Affordable School Lunch Meal at Publix

As we approach back to school, I believe that it is very important for us to feed our children healthy, nutritious and balanced meals. A lot of times, the school meals are not healthy and are loaded with lots of calories, fat, preservatives, etc. In order for our children to concentrate and succeed in their studies, I believe that nutrition plays a huge role, before, during and after the school day.

When I went into Publix today, a deli employee saw me with my two year old and mentioned she was just putting out their new lunch to go kits for kids. Interested, as I saw this in the Back to School Sale Mailer yesterday, I followed her and questioned the product.

I was pleasantly surprised when she told me about it. She also mentioned other varieties, but I did not view them and cannot find that information on the website. Check your store for possible alternative varieties.

I saw the deli thin with Boar's Head ham (a great healthier alternative to other heavily preserved brands), a bag of carrots, a Yoplait yogurt cup (I believe it is supposed to be Stonyfield Organic Kid's) and a Mott's Apple Juice bottle. All this for $3.99!

Considering the nutrition value of this meal, compared to the alternatives out there, I believe that $3.99 is a great price! I personally wouldn't rely on this every day, but if you needed a few quick grab and go lunches each week, I think this is a positive alternative.

UPDATED: I saw two other varieties today at another store. PBJ wrap and sandwich minis.

Ebates: Back to School Deals

If you are not familiar with Ebates, they are a cash back program that offers great deals and coupons for your online purchases.

Currently, Ebates is offering Back to School Deals at stores such as Kohls, Lillian Vernon, Aeropostale, Old Navy, JC Penny and HP. Old Navy is currently at an outstanding 10% cash!

Plus, right now you can get a $5 cash back bonus or $10 gift card when you sign up!

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