Do you know what I say when someone asks: what do you do at MOMables?
I do many things. From creating menus, testing recipes and listening to parents who need a little help in their lunch making… to running the blog, meeting new people and empowering others to do their best each and every day.
It has been an AMAZING year. I launched a company, had a baby, traveled with the kids, survived a summer with limited childcare while working full time and finally learned to ask and find help.
I am no super mom. I don’t own a red cape. I am a mom on a mission and today I will share it with you. If you find this at all inspiring, please share this post with your friends.
My mission is to help parents make fresh school lunches.
No matter the number of kids, how old and how picky
If you are willing to give it a try, I will help you.
Our children are our future.
It’s our responsibility to take care of them
Today, tomorrow and every day after that.
Being too busy
Not having enough time
And not knowing what to pack…
Are excuses I don’t want to hear.
It’s time to roll up our sleeves,
To take ten minutes each day and pack their lunch.
Letting someone else do our job is unacceptable.
The government, schools and administrators…
Make decisions for us behind a desk.
They are never encouraging,
They are not listening.
They don’t tap you on your shoulder and say…
DO YOUR BEST.
“I just don’t know how”
Don’t worry.
I’ve been there – I say.
My mission is clear:
I help parents pack fresh school lunches.
You are no longer alone,
Starring into your refrigerator…
Wondering what to pack for lunch.
There are THOUSANDS of parents like us.
Parents who want to do better…
They just don’t know how.
It all starts with a plan.
It’s easy.
It’s simple.
It’s a guide to help you…
Take charge.
Our children deserve better.
Unhealthy, prepackaged and mystery food…
Should not be fed to them.
Know this:
We are never going to get rid of the problem
Unless we take a stand for our children.
It’s time to make our own decisions
And be the example we want our kids to become.
Our plans are working for many.
Will you join our lunch revolution?
I will not stop.
I will not go away.
I am here to stay.
I do this for my children.
Yours…
And those I yet not know.
MOMables exists because of them.
Their needs are simple and unmet.
Let us restore the love for fresh food
Wholesome, real and homemade.
School lunches that are nutritious.
Food our children will love.
Meals meant to nourish and help them grow.
Of course they’ll love it.
You made the lunch…
With intention and LOVE.
Thank you for an amazing first year.
For being supportive on this blog, at MOMables, on Facebook and on Twitter.
With courage and love,
Laura Fuentes
Chief MOM
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A special thanks to Glenn. Your worlds of wisdom and reminders to go out and educate! empower! encourage! are the fuel I need to make a stand and help others.
Alison Hall
I have wanted to be this mom since my kids started school (one in 4th, the other in K), but have never fully succeeded. I don’t remember how I found your site, but the homemade chicken nuggets had me at “hello”. I thought, “this is a woman after my own heart-no more McDonalds”! Love what you are doing, and thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world. Will be signing up today! It’s a Lunchvolution…err, Revolunchion…well you get it!
Alison in Charlotte
Mónica santos
Luch es lo mismo en todos lados, aquí en México las mamás sufrimos igual. Que les voy a dar para mañana???? Darles dinero es lo más cómodo; un día estará bien pero creo q mi obligación para con mis hijos es proveerles algo nutritivo y rico para comer. Eso creara buenos hábitos cuando sean grandes. Ojalá y mi mama hubiera tenido la ayuda de momables cuando chica. Sigan con el trabajo!!!! You Rock Laura!!!!
Laura Fuentes
Gracias Monica!!!
Teresa
Thank you for your service to us! I am a planner for a living, but lunches always throw me. I want to ensure a 99% whole food family, and I’m a great cook and super organized but, even so, I really needed inspiration and help planning. There are always those parents who don’t care enough to do it, but those of us that do appreciate you so much!
Kelly @ The Nourishing Home
Great post, Laura! You are such an inspiration and I praise God for crossing our paths! Keep up the great work and balance in enjoying time with your beautiful family! Lots of love and blessings, Kelly
Laura Fuentes
Thank you Kelly! I’m so glad we have crossed paths as well!
Megan B
I love you lunches! I subscribed earlier this summer and I have loved them! I just now realized you are in Louisiana- I live in lake Charles, I’m excited to try your recipes I found in your blog also. Stay safe during the hurricane!
Laura Fuentes
Thank you for your support Megan!
Kelly
Wow, Laura- powerful, real and straight from the heart, this was awesome. Congrats on your success this year, you sure deserve it! xoxo
Laura Fuentes
Thank you Kelly! xo
Kristen
You inspire me (and I love that picture of you so much!)
Laura Fuentes
Thank you so much Kristen! XOXOXO
Keeley
Thank you for your mission. Your passion.
It’s inspiring. You’re inspiring.
Congratulations on an amazing first year and many more to come!!
PS: Thank you for including me for the ride! 🙂