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It turns out Stephanie Brandt Grub on the go AD TRAFFIC MANAGER Elisa Taylor there are developmental reasons for SALES COORDINATOR Lisa Salkind Many families find themselves in the same situation come fall: truth-stretching. Once you understand MARKETING/EVENTS school schedules, tons of activities, kids going in a million different MARKETING DIRECTOR Jo Gubas the whys, you can build honesty MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER directions. As much as we value a sit-down family meal, sometimes Ayva Larson successfully: parentmap.com/lying. EVENTS MANAGER Merideth MacRae we can’t help needing to feed on the go. Our fresh-from-the-fridge ART + PRODUCTION food roundup brings you brilliant options, from salad shakers kids DESIGN + PRODUCTION Emily Johnson PRODUCTION DESIGN Amy Chinn will actually love to sandwich sushi (say what?!) and crafty quinoa. 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