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...]
Mediterranean Quinoa
It's we're on a bit of a quinoa roll these days! I have a number of recipes on One Dish Dinners using quinoa (with another coming next week!), Lisa shared her Cilantro-Lime Quinoa last week and we've made a number of different quinoa recipes here on $5 Dinners! If you haven't heard of quinoa (keen-wa), it's a gluten free grain from Peru that is gaining popularity quickly … [Read more...]
No Sugar, No White Flour – Meal and Snack Ideas
I haven't had time to develop a full week's meal plan yet...but I wanted to share a few ideas of the things I have been and will be enjoying this month (and beyond)! Knowing your food options after cutting out white sugar and white flour might just be half the battle... Breakfast Scrambled Eggs with Avocado and Salsa Mom's Best Naturals Organic Multigrain Oatmeal with … [Read more...]
Peach Pie
One of my favorite summer things is glorious fruit. Peaches are in their glory right now and on sale for under $1 a pound. That tells me it's time to make pie! Fruit pies are such a simple and lovely allergy friendly dessert. Peach just so happens to be one of my favorites. Many people think that you need to have whipped cream, ice cream, or something similar for a slice of … [Read more...]
Chilled Summer Squash and Orzo Salad
Hello garden goodies! It's that time of year when the zukes, squash, and tomatoes and abundant in gardens across the land. And I've got the p.e.r.f.e.c.t recipe that will use them all up in one shot! There's just something about a chilled orzo salad during the summertime it just makes my tongue, my tummy and my heart happy! Orzo is the perfect size, texture and does … [Read more...]