What's for Lunch?

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Permalink Reply by CammyJo on August 5, 2009 at 2:15pm

Great ideas...I was stuck with just putting the apple in the lunch box. ha Don't think I've ever fixed a PB & Banana Sandwich. No time like the present. Thanks for the suggestions.

cj

Kelly Luzod-Jones said:

My 3 1/2 year old isn't ready for school just yet but some of his lunch favorites are:

Apple slices dusted with cinnamon
Yogurt with Kashi cereal sprinkled on top
The good old Peanut-butter and banana sandwich

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Permalink Reply by Teri Johnson on August 5, 2009 at 5:51pm

My kids almost always take their lunch -- between dairy allergies and just not liking the school lunches it's been a way of life for us. I love this topic because after years of doing it things get old.

At the beginning of the school year I have each child make a list of foods they enjoy and then I let them put together their lunches taking a serving of 3-5 of their favorite foods. Some tried and trues:

Beef jerkey instead of a sandwhich
Peanut butter and Jelly rolled up on a tortilla
trail mix
mandarin oranges (Dole has small containers for lunches)
fruit crushers
carrot sticks
celery with peanut butter

I love Kelly's apples with cinnamon sprinkles -- can't wait to try it and PB & banana is awesome (pb&marshmallow creme if you're looking to break all the healthy rules :)

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Permalink Reply by Andrea Chamberlain on August 5, 2009 at 7:18pm

My nine year old likes the following:

PB & J (I've learned to put PB on both sides of the bread before applying the jelly - that way, when the sandwich is closed, the jelly doesn't touch the bread. Much less chance of it getting "mushy" that way)

Cheesesticks

Apple slices (I've found that a whole apple easily gets bruised and she doesn't like soft spots on her apples - I just slice it with an apple slicer and then dip each slice in lemon juice so it doesn't brown)

Slices of pepperoni or salami

Granola bars

Pretzels

Carrot sticks

Bagel with cream cheese

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Permalink Reply by Meghan on August 6, 2009 at 3:25am

I need to pack my soon to be 3yo's lunch everyday (& breakfast!).
I usually send:
PB&J
PB&Fluff
Banana
Mandorian Oranges
Single Serve Applesauce (different flavors & always natural, no sugar added)
Flavored rice cakes
Granola Bars
Cereal Bars
Cheez its
Pretzels
Graham crackers & some mini marshmallows

HTH :>)

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Permalink Reply by Robin on August 6, 2009 at 4:48am

I like your tip about applying peanut butter to both pieces of bread. There's nothing worse then a soggy sandwich in your lunch.

Andrea Chamberlain said:

My nine year old likes the following:

PB & J (I've learned to put PB on both sides of the bread before applying the jelly - that way, when the sandwich is closed, the jelly doesn't touch the bread. Much less chance of it getting "mushy" that way)

Cheesesticks

Apple slices (I've found that a whole apple easily gets bruised and she doesn't like soft spots on her apples - I just slice it with an apple slicer and then dip each slice in lemon juice so it doesn't brown)

Slices of pepperoni or salami

Granola bars

Pretzels

Carrot sticks

Bagel with cream cheese

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Permalink Reply by CammyJo on August 6, 2009 at 5:39am

I love the idea of letting them make a list of what they want! What a great idea. We've been standing in the aisle at the store and that doesn't work cause they want everything. ha Also really like the beef jerky idea. Both my kids will eat it and it's so easy. I used to send the small sticks for snack - great idea!

Thanks!

Teri Johnson said:

My kids almost always take their lunch -- between dairy allergies and just not liking the school lunches it's been a way of life for us. I love this topic because after years of doing it things get old.

At the beginning of the school year I have each child make a list of foods they enjoy and then I let them put together their lunches taking a serving of 3-5 of their favorite foods. Some tried and trues:

Beef jerkey instead of a sandwhich
Peanut butter and Jelly rolled up on a tortilla
trail mix
mandarin oranges (Dole has small containers for lunches)
fruit crushers
carrot sticks
celery with peanut butter

I love Kelly's apples with cinnamon sprinkles -- can't wait to try it and PB & banana is awesome (pb&marshmallow creme if you're looking to break all the healthy rules :)

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Permalink Reply by CammyJo on August 6, 2009 at 5:41am

Totally forgot about marshmellows and rice cakes. Those will sure go a long way.

This week I've been opening the large cans of fruit and seperating them into snack bags (minus the juice) Seems to be working so far and one can works for a couple of days. Also CHEAP! ha

Meghan said:

I need to pack my soon to be 3yo's lunch everyday (& breakfast!).
I usually send:
PB&J
PB&Fluff
Banana
Mandorian Oranges
Single Serve Applesauce (different flavors & always natural, no sugar added)
Flavored rice cakes
Granola Bars
Cereal Bars
Cheez its
Pretzels
Graham crackers & some mini marshmallows

HTH :>)

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Permalink Reply by CammyJo on August 6, 2009 at 5:42am

What a great idea to put PB on both sides. I always hated that mushy side growing up. Crazy I haven't thought of it before!

Andrea Chamberlain said:

My nine year old likes the following:

PB & J (I've learned to put PB on both sides of the bread before applying the jelly - that way, when the sandwich is closed, the jelly doesn't touch the bread. Much less chance of it getting "mushy" that way)

Cheesesticks

Apple slices (I've found that a whole apple easily gets bruised and she doesn't like soft spots on her apples - I just slice it with an apple slicer and then dip each slice in lemon juice so it doesn't brown)

Slices of pepperoni or salami

Granola bars

Pretzels

Carrot sticks

Bagel with cream cheese

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Permalink Reply by Heather Tucker on August 6, 2009 at 5:58am

usually mine get a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
juice box
snack!!

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Permalink Reply by Renegade Mom on August 6, 2009 at 5:44pm

Bagel and cream cheese breaks up the sandwich blahs in my house. Baby carrots, grapes, and he also likes to build his own cracker sandwich (PB, Turkey, Cheese, cream cheese, etc...) grilled chicken strips.

My son seriously hates sandwiches so I have had to get creative.

RM1

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Permalink Reply by Jaymie Pierce on August 7, 2009 at 2:01pm

My kids take their lunch a lot, my daughter loves cream cheese spread on a slice of ham and then rolled up and she likes chicken deli meat in a flour tortilla with ranch dressing and cucumber slices and lettuce and she takes raisins or craisins and celery with peanut butter spread down the middle.

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Permalink Reply by CammyJo on August 7, 2009 at 2:20pm

yum! Making me hungry now! Love cream cheese on anything! Does your family eat corn? I make a cheesy corn with melted cream cheese and bacon mixed together. Salt and Pepper! Yummy. Folks are licking the bowl. OK, maybe it's me but at least the bowl is clean. ha

Jaymie Pierce said:

My kids take their lunch a lot, my daughter loves cream cheese spread on a slice of ham and then rolled up and she likes chicken deli meat in a flour tortilla with ranch dressing and cucumber slices and lettuce and she takes raisins or craisins and celery with peanut butter spread down the middle.

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