This year, it’s easy to be back to school ready, with Foster’s!
Our back to school blog has helpful tips, product suggestions and lunch inspo to get everyone ready for the school year ahead.

Back to School Tips

Get the whole family into a routine
– Plan a consistent time for studying
– It’s recommended that students study a little every day, rather than cramming before a quiz (this will help them retain information longer)
– Have a sleep schedule (start this a week or 2 before school goes back)

Keep your kids healthy and engaged with these multi-vitamins! Find our largest range at Foster’s Camana Bay.

Sunday’s are for meal prep!
– Make a week’s worth of sandwiches on Sunday, wrap in foil or plastic wrap and freeze. Then thaw them the night before.
Fillings that work great when frozen include, canned salmon or tuna, cooked chopped chicken, ham, turkey, salami, Nutella, most nut butters, cream cheese, mayonnaise & jam.
However it’s best to avoid fresh tomato, lettuce, egg, fresh vegetables and most other salad ingredients. Also – make sure you use fresh bread, and steer clear of wraps and tortillas.
– Whilst you’re prepping lunches, what about dinner? Make it easy for yourself and plan out the week’s meals.

Change up their school snacks, with raisins, granola bars and fresh fruit cups.

Are we all ready for school?
– In the lead up to the first day back, have positive conversations about returning to school. It’s been quite a while, so even the most confident kid, may be feeling somewhat anxious.
– Talk about lunch – include some of their favorite foods for the first few days back, whilst still keeping it healthy.
– Discuss routine – the ‘normal’ school routine hasn’t been a thing in our lives for some time now, so it’s important everyone knows what the plan is. This includes extracurricular activities, like sport, music programs or dance classes.

We’ve got the stationery your kids need to be back to school ready!

Lunch Inspo

In an ideal world we’d include vegetables, fruits, protein, grains and dairy in each meal we send off with our kids everyday. However we know that’s not always possible. But by including as many of those food groups as possible, we’re setting them up with a well-balanced, energy full lunch.

When planning your kids lunches, consider the following foods;
Proteins
– Beans
– Lentils
– Lean, low-sodium deli meats, such as turkey and chicken breast
– Water-packed tuna fish
– Hard-boiled eggs
– Hummus
Vegetables
– Cucumbers
– Peppers (in a variety of colors!)
– Cherry tomatoes
– Carrots
– Snow peas
– Green beans
Fruits
– Natural fruit sauces, such as applesauce
– Dehydrated or dried fruits
– Grapes
– Kiwi 
– Strawberries
Grains
– Cooked pasta
– Pita bread
– Tortillas
– Pretzels
– Light popcorn
– Rice cakes
Dairy
– Low-fat cheese slices or cheese sticks
– Greek yogurt
– Low-fat veggie dips

Recipes

Easy lunch or after-school snack, these pinwheels will be a favorite for sure! With 3 different varieties, they may love 1, 2 or all 3 of them.

Find this wheely good recipe here!

Now this could be a kids lunch box favorite! This easy recipe can be prepared in advance, and also in a large batch for multiple lunches throughout the week.
Find this lunch time favorite recipe here!

This lunchbox-ready recipe is packed with cream cheese and your choice of salad items, keeping it super nutritious and super yummy!
Find this yummy recipe here!

Chicken & Salad, you can’t go wrong! Full of fresh salad ingredients and rotisserie chicken, it’s easy and delicious.
Find this easy recipe here!