I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Corndog Muffins - send them heated up in a food thermos to stay warm until lunch Horizon Organic Cheese Shapes Cole … [Read more...]
Corndog Muffins
Want something for your kiddos lunchbox that they'll (probably) gobble up?! While we don't eat that many hot dogs, when we do I prefer to buy the Applegate uncured variety because its a healthier version, but somewhat more expensive! Thankfully my store has a BTS coupon right now, so I've been able to get a few extra packages for the freezer...so I can make more of these in … [Read more...]
31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 26
I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Whole Wheat Pancakes (try my Whole Wheat Carrot Cake Pancakes recipe!) Horizon Cheese Crackers Mandarin Oranges Syrup dipping … [Read more...]
How to Roast Hatch Chiles
My trip to the grocery store last week almost brought me to tears. An old friend caught my eye as I entered the store. The beautiful, glossy green pepper I look forward to every year was back. I knew that my weekend would revolve around roasting and enjoying these deliciously warm, smoky, and mildly hot Hatch chiles. If you’re new to Hatch green chile peppers then let me … [Read more...]
31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 25
I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Sloppy Joe Sliders made with Horizon Organic Cheese Slices Tortilla Chips Dried Fruit Medley Banana Disclaimer: These … [Read more...]
31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 24
I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Turkey (or roast beef!) & Swiss Rollups (roll these up by themselves or in a tortilla or flat bread!) Fig … [Read more...]
31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 23
I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! DIY Uncrustables (cut off the crust and crimp with a fork if desired - make these in batches and freeze!) Cheese stick … [Read more...]
Sandwich Cutter & Lunchbox Packing Supplies Deals
With all the school lunchbox ideas we've been sharing this month, I thought it would be fun to share some great sandwich cutter deals with you!  I've been sharing lots of other ideas besides sandwiches, but let's face it - sometimes they are just going to have sandwiches! And, that's ok! Make it fun with different shapes and they won't even care... Here are a few … [Read more...]
Zucchini Feta Bites
Here's a fun new twist on a zucchini side dish. Zucchini is every.where. right now. And it's cheap-o too. This takes just a few minutes to get together, and I tasked my oldest son to get the zucchinis arranged onto the baking sheet, while I dropped the seasoning and feta on them as he went. We made a great team...and had them ready for the oven in a matter of … [Read more...]
31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 22
I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Spaghetti (try my recipes for Spinach Spaghetti or Homemade Chunky Spaghetti Sauce) Honeydew Spinach & Dressing with Feta … [Read more...]