With simple cookie cutters and clever food combinations, you can make a lunch that will be the envy of all your kids' classmates...without spending 30 minutes putting it together! Check out this ocean themed lunch by Lisa Storms! … [Read more...]
Homemade Reusable Sandwich Wraps
Love this idea...homemade reusable sandwich wraps from Chica and Jo. A photo tutorial...does require sewing (which I don't do...maybe when the kids are older!). If you'd like to purchase some, I found these similar ones on Etsy. (And yes, I'm partial to boy prints!) Lots of other patterns, shapes and sizes can be found on Etsy too! … [Read more...]
Muffin Tin Lunches
I love doing muffin tin lunches when we are home. They are a great way to increase variety to your lunch meal. I've talked about them before... ...and recently learned about the Muffin Tin Mom and her weekly "Muffin Tin Monday" linkup. There are literally thousands of clever ideas that can be found through her Muffin Tin Monday posts! If these don't spur on your … [Read more...]
How to Store Cookie Cutters for Sandwiches
I know how I'll be using my empty paper towel holder from August 24th on... (It's empty because I don't use many paper towels.) Store all your cookie cutters on the paper towel rack, then set it out while you're making sandwiches and let your kids choose which shape they want for their lunch. Or do it in secret and surprise them! Fun! And smart! Photo Credit: Better … [Read more...]
Free Printable Lunchbox Planner
Bianca from A Little Delightful has an awesome lunch box planner that you can print for free! I've already printed off a copy (or three!). This is a wonderful resource for keeping lunchboxes healthy and diverse! … [Read more...]
Taking Food Allergies to School
In all of my stumblings about lunch and going back to school these past 2 weeks, I discovered this book, Taking Food Allergies to School. I'm intrigued and plan on ordering...as Ryan will be taking his lunch to school all next year. He will not be allowed to trade with others, for fear of him having something he shouldn't...and chances are, he will have to eat at an … [Read more...]
Early August Garden Harvest
Cucumbers and tomatoes (5 different varieties pictured here...Golden Girl, Big Boy, Tigerella, and I forget the other 2! Plus the mini-mini tomatoes that I snack on while watering the garden!)...that's what's mainly coming out of my garden right now. I'm also picking herb leaves, just about everyday for whatever concoction I have happening in the kitchen that day. And I've also … [Read more...]
Grilled Pizza with Chicken, Avocado and Tomatoes
I made this pizza on Wednesday afternoon. The same afternoon I made some whole wheat, sugar free muffins (I will share the recipe as soon as I can make them again...I need to get my hands on some more sucanat first!). The afternoon I was feeling pioneer-ish! My neighbor was over and our kids were playing around the yard. We were catching up, talking about the upcoming school … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken with Cucumber-Pineapple Salsa
Up next on the Grow. Eat. $ave. calendar for this year is cucumbers. I've had more cucumbers in my kitchen in the last 2 weeks than I know what to do with...both from my garden, and from a friend's garden. I've been enjoying them on salads, as well as soaked in balsamic vinegar with some kosher salt and pepper (nom, nom, nom!). And last night I tried this cucumber pineapple … [Read more...]
5 Ways Eating Like a Rabbit Can Save You Money – Guest Post
A guest post from Amanda at Eat Like a Rabbit... Recently, I saw a Twitter post suggesting that being a vegetarian is expensive. I was surprised. My family of three is vegetarian and we've eaten a lot of meals for $5 or less. (Thanks, Erin, for teaching me to do a cost analysis.) Of course it’s easy to get carried away and spend a lot on exotic vegetables. However, if … [Read more...]