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    Back to School Lunch Week Recap

    August 20, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

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    It’s all the great lunch time ideas from “Back to School Lunch Week” in one place…

    Organization and Time Saving Tips

    • Lunch Packing Drawer
    • Grab n Go Snack Stations
    • Magnetic Lunch Charts
    • Printable Lunchbox Planner
    • Printable Lunchbox Notes
    • Freezer Sandwiches
    • Sandwich and Cookie Cutter Deals
    • How to Store Cookie Cutters
    • Grab and Go Snacks
    • Lunchbox Survival Kit

    Themed Lunchboxes

    • Superstar Lunch
    • Outer Space Lunch
    • Ladybug Lunch
    • Tow-Mater Sandwich
    • Frog Lunch
    • Barnyard Lunch
    • Talking Sandwich
    • Apple Sandwich
    • Ocean Themed Lunchbox
    • Crabby Crabwich
    • Princess Lunch
    • Superhero Lunch
    • Giraffe Sandwich
    • Funny Face Decorating Lunch
    • Fall Season Lunch
    • Angry Birds
    • Snowman Lunch
    • Valentine’s Day Lunch
    • Bert and Ernie Lunch
    • Fishtastic Lunch
    • Snowflake Lunch
    • Christmas Cookie Cutter Lunch
    • Christmas Tree Lunch

    DIY and Clever Lunchbox Ideas

    • Secret Message Bananas
    • Milk Carton Turned Lunchbox
    • Skewer Lunches
    • Frozen Yogurt Holders
    • Homemade Reusable Sandwich Bags
    • Lunchbox Notes
    • Muffin Tin Lunches
    • Peanut Butter and Jelly Sushi
    • Sandwich Ideas
    • Seasonal Lunchboxes
    • Taking Food Allergies to School Book
    • Cookie Cutter Lunches
    • Smoothie Lunches
    • Chickpea Salad
    • Pizza Muffins
    • Snack Time Skewers
    • Taco Cups
    • S’mores on the Go
    • Mozzarella Bites
    • Blue Bagels
    • Healthy Treats and Printables
    • Chili and Cornbread
    • Twice Baked Butternut Squash
    • Skinny Tuna Melt
    • Butterfly Pretzels
    • Chicken Salad
    • Greek Dip
    • Chicken Lettuce Wraps
    • Kid’s Fondue
    • Olive Garden Salad
    • Buffalo Chicken Wontons
    • Taco Cups
    • Spinach Pesto Grilled Cheese
    • Zucchini Pizza
    • Zucchini Tots
    • Portable Lunch Ideas
    • Kids Lunchbox Ideas
    • Spinach Strawberry Salad
    • Summer Veggie Rolls
    • Healthy Lunch Ideas
    • Ham and Cheese Sliders
    • Dill Cucumber Pita
    • Poppy Seed Chicken Salad
    • Feta and Kalamata Olive Pasta Salad
    • Spinach Avocado Grilled Cheese
    • Homemade Spaghetti-O’s and Meatballs
    • Back to School Lunchbox Ideas
    • Lunchbox Ideas other than Sandwiches
    • Chicken Enchilada Puffs
    • Pepperoni Pizza Puffs
    • Homemade Uncrustables
    • Chicken and Broccoli Quesadilla
    • Asian Lunchbox Noodles
    • Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars
    • Grilled Cheese Rolls
    • Instant Mac & Cheese
    • Coconut Quinoa Salad
    • Chicken Nugget Mac & Cheese
    • Grilled Peanut Butter & Banana  Sandwiches
    • Kale & Sage Pesto Crostini 
    • Kid Friendly Granola
    • Thin Crust Pizza Bites

    I will continue to add ideas and links to this list as I find them. Let this be your best resource for making your lunch prep as simple and easy as possible!

    And finally, don’t forget to check out the list of Erin’s favorite lunch websites!

    Happy Munching and Lunching to everyone in your family!!!

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    Comments

    1. Gloria Owen says

      August 21, 2011 at 6:42 am

      I just found out about 5 dollar dinners I am really excited about getting your e-mail

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    2. Shawna Hawton says

      August 21, 2011 at 8:05 am

      Looking for to recieving your emails…love making lunch time fun, and having healthy low-cost dinners!

      Reply
    3. Elisheva says

      August 21, 2011 at 3:05 pm

      I love your ideas and can’t wait to try them.

      Reply
    4. Claire de la Lune says

      June 26, 2012 at 10:22 pm

      It’s so rare to find sites on the internet (other than my own, which I started actually for this very reason- but yours is truly an inspiration) where I fall totally in love with ALL these amazing recipe ideas AND THEN ALSO CAN AFFORD THEM!! Way to go, I’m psyched to try these out- especially the lunchbox ideas.

      Thanks!
      Claire

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    5. sandi S says

      September 20, 2013 at 3:06 pm

      I also just found about about your website! Thank you for all the great saving tips and recipes. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Daunine says

      September 17, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      I need your recipe for the corndog muffins. Can’t find it anywhere. Can you please help me?

      Thanks in advance. I want to make for tomorrow…

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      • Jenn K says

        September 19, 2014 at 11:41 am

        Daunine ~ here you go: https://www.5dollardinners.com/corndog-muffins/

        Reply
    7. Betty says

      October 6, 2014 at 8:07 am

      I just found your amazing website. So many wonderful ideas. Can’t wait to start getting the e-mails.

      Reply

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