{Nut Free} Sandwich Bros Pocket Sandwiches #SandwichBrosSmile

Sandwich Bros pocket sandwiches are a protein packed fun food option that is completely nut-free!  Products are not gluten-free. The following post is a sponsored review. All opinions are my own. Disclosure.
I have a great find for our nut free friends! As busy families, we're always on the go and looking for easy and delicious food items that can satisfy our kids.
I also love when I can find ways to turn those items into lunchbox smiles. Sandwich Bros offer protein packed pocket sandwiches, that are great for snacks, lunches, parties, and more. Available in snack meal & breakfast sandwich varieties.

Leftovers for Lunch: Ways to Use Chicken Leftovers!

When I am meal planning for the week, I purposely buy chicken and have it once a week just so I can have the leftovers for lunches. The fella actually teases me about my love of chicken leftovers.
It's my favorite! So versatile and so many ways to incorporate it into different meals.
I figured it would be a great idea to put some of those into one post so the next time you have a leftover chicken breast or two in the fridge, or a container of leftover chicken from a fryer or roaster, you'd be inspired to make some fantastic lunches from the leftovers!

Lunch Made Easy: Back to School Ideas!

For a family with food allergies or dietary restrictions, packing food never stops. It becomes second nature to always BYOF (Bring Your Own Food) wherever you go.

The same goes for school lunches. We pack, every day. And always have. 

You'll find me sharing what Little Miss is having over on our Facebook and Instagram pages, daily. Make sure to follow us there to not miss out on the daily fun!

I've put together a fun round-up of our favorite lunches we've packed for school so far (she started back in mid-July) to help give you inspiration for when your family heads back:

Enjoy #LunchFreely + a HUGE Sweepstakes! #BacktoSchool

This post and sweepstakes is sponsored by Enjoy Life Foods. All opinions are my own. Disclosure.
I've been keeping a secret from you all.
For some time now, I've been working with our friends at Enjoy Life Foods on a fun video and some lunch recipes that are free-from the top allergens and gluten!
Not only that, but today launches Enjoy Life Food's HUGE Sweepstakes and LunchFreely.com website! 
There will be ONE GRAND PRIZE and there will be FIVE Runner-Up Prizes each week!! New recipes and sweepstakes details are in the post below.

How to Keep Apple Slices from Turning Brown {Lunch Tips + Video}

It's Back to School Time!! That means time to start planning for school lunches and snacks.
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is how we keep our apple slices from turning brown?
I've put together a fun video with some tips and tricks that we use to keep our apples from browning. 

How to Pack Hot Foods in a Thermos {PLUS 35+ Ideas for Lunches}

This post is sponsored by Horizon Organic. All opinions are my own. Read our full disclosure statement by clicking here. 
One of the most popular questions I receive is "how do I pack hot foods for school lunches?"
We are fortunate that Little Miss has access to a microwave at lunch time, but some foods pack better in a Thermos instead of reheating that way. It's also not the case for all our readers, so even though I try to answer this question as it comes up... it's important to also take the time to share about it on blog.
One of her favorite hot lunch items that I pack for her macaroni & cheese. I'm thankful I can easily whip her up a box of Horizon Organic Gluten Free Cheesy Mac to satisfy her cravings.

{Chicago} A Windy City Weekend #EatFreelyUSA

The #EatFreelyUSA tour, this post, and travel were sponsored by Enjoy Life Foods.  All opinions are my own. Disclosure Statement. 

The second stop on our #EatFreelyUSA tour was the "Windy City" of Chicago! Chi-Town, Chicagoland, the Second City, whatever you like to refer to as, Erica and I had a blast exploring.
To see our #EatFreelyUSA intro video and see our Nashville recap video, click here. 
Not only did we visit awesome tourist destinations, we also found some delicious gluten free & allergy friendly eateries. Check out the video in this post below and see for yourself! 

Lunch Made Easy: Sports Themed Ideas

We are a sports loving family. Football, hockey, cycling, soccer, tennis, and more! All year, you'll find us at live events or glued to the television seeing our favorite teams in action.
I know I'm always looking for fun ideas and ways to incorporate our favorite sports into a creative themed lunch box idea for Little Miss to take to school.
So, why not do a large round-up of ideas from our site and some from our friends!? Sounds good to me! 

Easy Summer Road Trip Snacks #HorizonSnacks #Ad

This post is sponsored by Horizon Organic. All opinions are my own. Disclosure statement.
We love taking road trips in the summer to visit family out of state, new destinations, and even just quick trips to Lake Michigan and the beach.
In a few weeks, we'll be taking a road trip. I'm already planning and packing in my head what we'll need and use for the two and half day drive. 
Traveling when you're on a specialty diet or have food allergies can be tricky. There's not always places to get safe food along the way, so you must always be prepared. That's why I love packing Horizon Organic products + healthy sides to give Little Miss yummy options on the road!

Lunch Made Easy: St. Patrick's Day Ideas!

St. Patrick's Day is always a fun time of year around our house! 1)  The 15th is my folks anniversary, 2) the 16th is my birthday, and 3) the 17th is a fun day to celebrate the fact we are Irish! You don't get a name like Keeley McGuire, otherwise - to be exact... I'm actually half Irish, half Scottish. 
Growing up, my grandfather spent many years traveling to Ireland studying our ancestry and I'm so lucky I had to opportunity to visit the beautiful homeland back in 2009 with some coworkers.
Now, I make sure to celebrate the day and our family heritage with Little Miss who proudly call this "our day". That means lots of fun lunches and snacks to go with. Erin go Bragh! 

#SweetFreely Giveaway from @EnjoyLifeFoods & Keeley McGuire!

Double the fun, y'all! I have some sweet news for you!
Right now, Enjoy Life Foods is hosting a giveaway on Instagram & Twitter for a #SweetFreely Valentine's Box. Not only that, I'm giving one away right here on Keeley McGuire Blog! That gives you TWO sweet chances to WIN! Woo!
And you know I couldn't let a special day like Valentine's go by without sharing some deliciously fun ideas for you & your family:

20+ Easy Lunch Ideas for Work or School

When your child has food allergies and/or dietary restrictions, you pack lunch. Daily. It's just part of the normal routine. 
Some days, we get creative and make (what I call) "silly sandwiches" or sometimes the lunches are completely sandwich free. They don't have to be complicated or artistic, but it is fun to mix it up from the usual.
Lately, life has been busy. I've been traveling a lot for work and due to my health issues I require a lot more sleep than I use to. That's why having an arsenal of easy and quick fix lunch ideas are a necessity. I still want my daughter to be excited for her school lunches, and not feel left out, but keep my sanity intact. I'm sure many of you feel the exact same way!
Here are 20+ inspiring ideas for work or school lunch:

Halloween Lunch Box Ideas using #UdisGlutenFree!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Udi's Gluten Free. The opinions and text are all mine.

Halloween has to be one of my most favorite times of year, especially when it comes to creating fun lunches!
The fall, crisp air... lots of baking, yummy smells, hooded sweatshirts, football, and decorating (even in the lunch box). 
I'm going to show you eight easy lunch box ideas using Udi's Gluten Free products that can bring your kiddos both a laugh and a full belly!

Lunch Made Easy: Cupcake Surprise! {Happy Birthday Little Miss}

I can't believe my baby girl is ten years old today.
People have said since the day she was born, cherish each moment... they go by quick! Man, they weren't kidding. How did ten years happen so fast?
I remember her learning to crawl, learning to spell her name, mispronouncing words, her first day of school, her first lost tooth... and now she's ten?! 

Excuse me while I curl up at my desk and cry.

When Little Miss' birthday falls during the school week, I always try to make her a special breakfast and/or lunch to celebrate. Today, I packed her a fun cupcake surprise! 

Happy Birthday to my baby girl!

Lunch Made Easy: Pack It & Stack It! #HorizonSnacks #Ad

This post has been sponsored by Horizon Organic. All comments and opinions are my own. 
Although I cannot have dairy like I use to, that doesn't stop my Little Miss and the fella from enjoying it. And because I encourage my family to live a healthy lifestyle, I try to make sure that the dairy they do have is Organic.
Horizon Organic helps me do that. They offer wholesome nutrients in convenient products so that we can pack great lunches.
Don't let lunch be a daunting task. Think simple. Stick to the basics. Not everything has to be butterfly cutouts and food coloring markers in order to wow your kiddos when they open their lunch box! 
{Keep reading for simple & delicious ideas below}

Lunch Made Easy: Fun Football Ideas

If you've followed our site for a bit, it comes at no surprise to you that we are a football family. Obsessed even.
So, as you can imagine, this time of year is our absolute favorite. College football season is kicking off and the NFL preseason is just winding down. Plus, ya know, I have a Fantasy Football title to defend. Big things are at stake here people! ;)
Today happened to be College Day at school for Little Miss, where the kiddos were encouraged to wear their favorite college shirt. She, of course, wore her University of Michigan shirt (the fella and her favorite) and since they play football tonight against Utah, I knew a fun lunch was in need. 
Details on this lunch are included below (click that expand and read more button!) + fun football lunches we've made in the past, for added inspiration, for the fan in your family!

#UdisBacktoSchool Lunch Ideas & Giveaway!

We started using Udi's Gluten Free products over three years ago when we had to remove gluten from Little Miss' diet. 
Since then, we've been packing their delicious goods in our work and school lunches and sharing those ideas here on the blog and through social media. 
We want your family to be able to pack great lunches too. That's why Udi's has partnered with us to bring you an amazing back-to-school lunch giveaway! 

Mini GF Baked Meatball Subs #UdisGlutenFree

My daughter loves when I make homemade meatballs. We eat them for supper with gluten free spaghetti and then pack the leftovers for lunches with marinara for dipping.
It had been a while since I've made Meatball Subs at home but was inspired to make a cute mini version when I purchased my last package of Udi's Gluten Free French Dinner Rolls! The rolls are not only gluten free but dairy, soy, and nut free too.
These Mini GF Baked Meatball Subs are perfect for parties, dinner, or packed for work and school lunch: 

Lunch Made Easy: Healthy & Fun School Ideas

As many of you know, I don't blog every lunch from every school day... but, I do share them daily on our Facebook and Instagram pages. 
So, I try to put together "round-up" posts every so often for the blog where you can get a bunch of healthy school lunch ideas in one spot!
As always, all our lunches are completely nut free (no peanuts, no tree nuts). They're also all gluten free and many are dairy free or top 8 allergen free. Perfect for your food allergy family or if your child attends a school that has a "free from" classroom. 
Here's what we've been packing:

{Gluten Free} Breakfast Pizza with #UdisGlutenFree #Recipe

Since my daughter had to give up gluten over three years ago, our breakfast options have changed dramatically.
Gone are some of her old cereal favorites. No more of those warm cinnamon rolls that come from a tube. Said goodbye to store bought donuts and muffins too. 
We make a lot of homemade gluten free & allergy friendly muffins, pancakes, and oatmeal now. And that's okay!
I'm thankful on mornings we're in a rush and need a "quick fix", however, for items from Udi's Gluten Free! Items like their Mighty Bagels, Cinnamon Rolls, and their new Breakfast Burritos.
Still, my Little Miss loves having a hand in making foods with me and Gluten Free Breakfast Pizza is one way we can keep things simple and fun - even in the mornings!