1. I’ve started keeping the boring
food like cans of beans and veggies at the kids’ eye level. That way they don’t
just run by and grab something and mindlessly eat it. I don’t EVER tell them no
if they’re hungry, but I don’t want to make it so that food is always on their
minds and within reach.
2. I take most of the starchy foods
like goldfish, crackers, and cookies out of their boxes and put them in plain
Ziploc bags. Companies spend millions of dollars making their products enticing
to children. I refuse to let their colorful boxes and cute characters influence
my kids’ eating habits. I’ve been AMAZED at how the same cookies they used to
beg for can now last months in the pantry. Without the packaging, it’s just not
as exciting anymore. I’m sure there’s a much better way to store/organize this
than Ziplocs, but I’m new to this. Anyone have suggestions?
3. I do not leave food out on the
counters. It has to be closed up inside the refrigerator or pantry. Instead, we
have a fruit bowl on the counter that is always accessible for the kids. They
are welcome to grab a piece at any time. I’m all about keeping the less healthy
foods out of sight, out of mind.
These tricks seem to be working
well for us. Do you have any neat pantry tips to share?
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