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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...]

Sandwich Cutter & Lunchbox Packing Supplies Deals

August 23, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

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

August 22, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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

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...]

Chocolate Raspberry Bites

August 21, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

Because I love chocolate and I love raspberries. And I love them together. mmmmm. mmmm. This is super simple and goes like this... Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or in a double boiler. Follow the directions on the photo above, using a mini muffin tin. Freeze or chill the bites. (I prefer to freeze mine...so I'm less tempted to eat 13 at one time. … [Read more...]

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