Back to School Season

Going back to school is a family endeavor. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [BLOG |]( [PRIMAL KITCHEN |]( [PRIMAL BLUEPRINT]( Hey folks, It’s been a long time since I had to worry about packing school lunches or getting kids off to their first day of school, but I remember it well. It can be stressful, or it can be grounding. After all, “back to school” is one of the last great rituals and traditions that tie everyone together. If you have kids, you have to go back to school. If you have kids, you’re in it together with all the other families. It’s the rhythm of the year, the circadian alignment of society, and you want to make it a positive experience. So these are some of the principles my wife and I followed when going back to school to make things as stress-free as possible. Early bedtime: Early to bed means waking up isn’t a battle. It means there’s plenty of time in the morning to get ready, eat breakfast, and get to school. You don’t want to be racing to school, getting there just in the nick of time. Morning should be relaxing and leisurely. Plus, sleep is even more important for young people than it is for adults—particularly for consolidating all the things they’ll be learning. Feed a solid breakfast: So many kids run off to school with a last minute piece of white bread for breakfast, or nothing at all. I’m a firm believer that adults can do great skipping breakfast, but kids, especially younger ones, really need a solid meal to start the day. A good whack of animal protein, some dairy, some fat, and some healthy carbs like blueberries can make all the difference. Here are some of my go-to's. - Eggs - Greek yogurt - Steak, burger patties - Sweet potatoes, potatoes (pre cooked and ready to be sliced into fries and crisped up in the pan, served with ketchup) - Glass of milk - Bowl of berries, sliced apples, mango, pears, watermelon Start the day outside: Have breakfast outside. If you can get your kids outside before school to get natural light in their eyes, they’ll be happier, more alert, more energized, and healthier than if they just stay indoors in the morning only to go stay indoors at school. 20% Off Squeeze Line! [Buffalo Mayo]( Try the new PRIMAL KITCHEN® Buffalo Mayo made with Avocado Oil. It’s a creamy, fiery spread and dip that will delight dishes from burgers and chicken salads to baked potatoes and fries. Plus, enjoy 20% off our entire squeeze line, including the new PRIMAL KITCHEN® Buffalo Mayo. [SHOP NOW]( Discount code SQUEEZE is only valid on one-time purchases. Discount cannot be combined with any other promotion and cannot be applied to subscriptions. Code is valid until midnight PST on September 30, 2022. Easy Lunch Recipes [Chicken Salad in bento box]( [keto sandwich rollups]( Chicken Salad Lunch Our chicken salad lunch kit is balanced, packable and beautiful. Add a bit of Buffalo Mayo to add a bit of zest to the meal! [Get the Recipe]( Sandwich Roll-Ups This recipe features crispy cheese on the outside with savory fillings inside! Chill them ahead of time for the perfect lunchbox treat. [Get the Recipe]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Custom]( [Custom]( [Pinterest]( #listentothesisson No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](. Mark's Daily Apple 1101 Maulhardt Ave. Oxnard, CA 93033 ‌