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31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 28

August 28, 2014 by Jenn K 1 Comment

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 28 | 5DollarDinners.com

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?! Apple Chips Nectarine Almonds Breakfast Bar (like Nutri-grain) Horizon Cheddar Cheese Stick Disclaimer: These ideas are … [Read more...]

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 27

August 27, 2014 by Jenn K 3 Comments

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas - Day 27 | 5DollarDinners.com

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

August 26, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

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

August 26, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas - Day 26 | 5DollarDinners.com

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...]

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 25

August 25, 2014 by Jenn K 4 Comments

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

August 24, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas - Day 24 | 5DollarDinners.com

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

August 23, 2014 by Jenn K 2 Comments

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas - Day 23 | 5DollarDinners.com

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...]

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 22

August 22, 2014 by Jenn K 2 Comments

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas - Day 22 | 5DollarDinners.com

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...]

31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 21

August 21, 2014 by Jenn K 6 Comments

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?! Tiny Tacos (I buy these at Costco, but you could definitely adapt my Taco Bites recipe as well!) Guacamole Horizon … [Read more...]

15 Grab ‘n Go Breakfast Ideas

August 20, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

15 Grab n Go Breakfast Ideas | 5DollarDinners.com

Well, we've been talking so much about back to school lunches, I almost forgot about the whole 'what's a quick and easy breakfast option that I can grab 'n go' concept! BECAUSE WE ALL HAVE THOSE MORNINGS. I try to get everyone up 15 minutes earlier than I think we need to get up, in order to just get through the morning routine. I don't like the frenzy that happens with … [Read more...]

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