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Kids’ Snack Hacks

Who doesn’t love a helpful kids snack hack to make life a little easier (or more affordable) for their growing family? How do you avoid a mess? How do you get them to actually eat it? Here are two amazing food hacks for kids you can do right now!

Kids’ Snack Hacks for the Resourceful Mom

Upcycled Snack Shaker

This upcycled hack will create an easy pour solution for any bitesize snack!

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Materials:

  • Mason Jar
  • Juice Box
  • Marker
  • Scissors

1. Take the Outer Lid of the Mason Jar (the one with the hole).

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Hold it above the opening of the juice box. Trace a circle around it and cut out that part afterward.

2. Place the part of the Juice Box you’ve cut out on the Outer Lid.

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Close the mason jar with it. Viola! You now have a spill proof jar for tiny snacks!

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Resealable Chip Bag Hack

This genius hack is made from an upcycled baby wipes lid, and it will keep your snacks fresh and easy to access!

Materials:

  • Chip Bag
  • Empty Baby Wipes Pack
  • Cutter

1. Cut out the Plastic Lid on the Wipes Pack.

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2. Glue it on a Bag of Unopened Chips.

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3. Open the Lid and Cut a Hole Around the Inside Part of the Lid using a Cutter.

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And there you have it! A resealable bag of chips if your kid can’t finish it in one sitting.

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Here’s a video of how you can do the two hacks above:

Preparing food for your kids can be a little tricky, whether it’s meant to be eaten in the house or for a trip. But with a little creativity and a lot of love, you can make your kids eat whatever it is you have for them! Plus, it’s a good way to upcycle and lessen waste around the house.

Do you have any more food hacks to share? Let us know in the comments section!

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