Time flies! It's hard to believe it's nearly time to pack up your bathing suits and suitcases and get back into the comfy fall rhythm of the usual work and school routines. We've got some tips on brightening up your sack lunches, picking seasonal snack pairings, and establishing healthy routines as we transition from summer to fall!

Get Your Camera Ready!

Keep an eye on our Facebook page in September. We will be giving away coupons when you share a picture of your lunch or your kids' lunches with us. The more pictures we get, the bigger the coupon savings will be!

Spicing Up Your Sandwiches and Snack Lunches

It's the perfect time to think of smart, tasty lunching strategies that will please the whole family and keep you satisfied. The easiest way to keep from falling into a lunch-time rut is putting a new spin on old classics. Incorporating The Laughing Cow® Light Cheese Wedges into these standby sandwiches transforms a boring mid-day meal into a delicious, guilt-free indulgence!

Spread The Laughing Cow® Light Mozzarella, Sundried Tomato & Basil on a turkey sandwich with fresh tomato for a Mediterranean treat.

Add some pizzazz to a roast beef sandwich with a smear of The Laughing Cow® Light Blue Cheese.

Kick up the flavor of grilled chicken sandwiches with The Laughing Cow® Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle. Top it off with roasted red pepper and avocado for an extra tasty kick.

Add a twist to the everyday tuna salad with The Laughing Cow® Light Garlic & Herb. If you like crunch, toss in some celery or lettuce as well.

Intensify a classic veggie sandwich with The Laughing Cow® Light French Onion.

Swap high-calorie mayo for The Laughing Cow® Light Creamy Swiss on your go-to ham sandwich for a lighter, enjoyable staple.

Now just pack and enjoy!

Seasonal After-School and After-Work Snacking

September and October boast a bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables for you to enjoy with your cheese. Head to your farmer's market or local grocery store and check out the following fresh produce. Mix and match the seven flavors of Mini Babybel® Cheese and six flavors of The Laughing Cow® Light Cheese Wedges to come up with masterful pairings.

Picks for September: Corn Tomatoes Apples Blueberries Raspberries Pears Grapes Cucumbers Peppers

Picks for October: Celery Apples Grapes Pomegranates Sweet potatoes Spinach Artichokes Asian pears

Try out some of our favorite combos:

September

• Mini Babybel® Sharp Original with blueberries and raspberries
• The Laughing Cow® Light Creamy Swiss and warm corn with a dash of paprika and lime juice
• The Laughing Cow® Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle with slices of green or red pepper
• Mini Babybel® Original and pear slices

October

• The Laughing Cow® Light Blue Cheese and celery
• Mini Babybel® White Cheddar and apple slices
• The Laughing Cow® Light Mozzarella, Sundried Tomato & Basil on a small spinach salad
• Mini Babybel® Light and grapes

Back to Soup!

If sandwiches are not on your personal lunch menu, try this creamy, smooth soup that was submitted to TheLaughingCow.com by "rubyduby." It's a nice and light option to reintroduce soup into your list of lunch and dinner options. Plus, it's your last chance to enjoy zucchini before it's out of season at the end of the summer.

Zucchini Soup

Ingredients (makes four servings):

4 cups low sodium chicken broth
4 whole zucchinis
2 whole wedges of The Laughing Cow® Light Creamy Swiss

Directions:
Chop zucchini coarsely and add to pot with chicken broth.

Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender.

Puree soup with immersion blender.

Add 2 wedges of The Laughing Cow® Light Creamy Swiss and whisk until cheese is melted.

Variations: use three wedges of The Laughing Cow® and experiment with any flavor.

PER SERVING: 90 calories, 1g fat, 211 mg sodium, 16 carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 7g sugar, 6g protein.

Share your favorite ways to enjoy The Laughing Cow® Cheese Wedges or Mini Babybel® Cheeses by submitting your original recipes on TheLaughingCow.com! Your recipe may be featured in a future e-newsletter.

ReShape Your Health: Progress Report

Robin Boland, winner of The Laughing Cow®'s ReShape Your Health Facebook contest in March, recently sat down one final time with us to talk about how her "ReShape" journey has helped to change her active lifestyle, daily habits, and workout routines. Being only 3 pounds shy of her weight loss goal is only one of several impressive and inspiring steps she shares in this final progress report. If you're in need of a little motivation on your ReShape path, this post is a must-read!

Until Next Time...

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