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    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...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 20

    August 20, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 20 | 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?! Naan with Tzaziki Sauce (a Greek Cucumber Yogurt dip) Cucumber Craisins Horizon Organic Milk Disclaimer: These ideas are … [Read more...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 19

    August 19, 2014 by Jenn K 1 Comment

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 19 | 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?! BLT Sandwiches (use my BLT Sliders with Parmesan-Mayo recipe!) Pickles (dill or sweet) Horizon Graham Crackers Disclaimer: … [Read more...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 18

    August 18, 2014 by Jenn K 1 Comment

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 18 | 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?! Bagel with Cream Cheese (or other favorite toppings) Chunks of Peppers (throw in a dip to encourage little mouths to eat … [Read more...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 17

    August 17, 2014 by Jenn K 2 Comments

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 17 | 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?! Puzzle Turkey Sandwich (buy these cute sandwich puzzle cutter shapes here!) Horizon Organic Sliced Cheese Horizon Graham … [Read more...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 16

    August 16, 2014 by Jenn K 4 Comments

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 16 | 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?! Horizon Mac n Cheese (order on Amazon with free shipping here) Snap Peas Plum Disclaimer: These ideas are just a small part … [Read more...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 15

    August 15, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 15 | 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?! French Toast Sticks (try my favorite Pumpkin Pie French Toast recipe) Hard Boiled Egg Mandarin Oranges Vanilla Horizon … [Read more...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 14

    August 14, 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?! Bean & Horizon Organic Cheese Tostadas Granola Bar Papaya (learn how to cut & choose papayas here) Disclaimer: These … [Read more...]

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 13

    August 13, 2014 by Jenn K 2 Comments

    31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas - Day 13 | 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?! Pita Pockets with Peanut Butter & Bananas Cucumbers Horizon String Cheese Potato Chips **For those of you who have … [Read more...]

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