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I see so many posts about dreading lunchbox season. Is it weird that I love packing Theo’s lunchbox every morning? The @planetbox compartments make it especially fun, satisfying my love of organization and having everything in its place.
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I always try to make Theo’s lunchbox fun and colorful, with a variety of foods. At this age, one day he likes something and the next day he doesn’t, so choices are key. And if you saw my stories yesterday, I get him involved in making some of his snacks, like the pistachio bites and the cheesy almond crackers 👆🏻.
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I usually follow a simple formula that makes it easy to decide what to pack. At least one fruit and one vegetable, a source of protein, a carbohydrate, a good fat and a treat. Some items fall into more than one category.
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What are some of your kiddos favorite lunchbox items? I’m always looking for new ideas.

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Lake Sammamish State Park

A few days ago, Elie turned 52. And this weekend, he ran in his first ever race, the Seattle Sunset @ragnarrelay, where he ran two, four-mile legs. It’s inspiring, considering he’s never before been a runner, not even when he was young. He started running earlier this year, and quickly became hooked. Now he heads out most mornings to log his 4 or 5 or 7 miles.
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It’s one of the qualities I most admire in my husband—this youthful exuberance for life, a joyful exploration of learning or doing something new. He’s never afraid of not being good at something or being the only man in the room, like he often is at @barre3bellingham. And when he becomes interested in something, he goes deep, which you would discover if you started a conversation about coffee or watches or guitars or company culture or investing in our community.
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I’m so grateful this is how Theo gets to learn to be a strong, compassionate, vulnerable man who is always growing, always learning, who isn’t afraid to be wrong or to try something new, who cares deeply about others and is openly empathetic and kind. And I’m lucky to be walking through life hand-in-hand with this handsome guy.

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Del Mar, California

I’m pretty sure this is the fastest I’ve ever written a vacation guide. Instead of overthinking it, as I’m prone to do, I kept it simple. No background story, only iPhone photos and a simple where to stay, what to do and where to eat in the San Diego area if you’re traveling with kiddos. Please let me know if you use this for your next trip to Southern California! // Link in profile.

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