Back to school lunches do not have to be boring--especially when it comes to sandwiches. There are many ways to make a sandwich that your child will look forward to eating. Add in some special treats that are nutritious with your child's lunch and you'll have a very happy and satisfied child. These ideas are great for homeschoolers too. I know for me, I get into a rut sometimes when thinking about WHAT to feed my kids that day! Before you go out and spice up your child's lunch, test it out on them first and see if they like it. You could also involve them, by having them help you come up with some new sandwich creations. Instead of sticking to the every day whole wheat bread slices, explore other bread types like wraps, pita, bagels, tortilla, sourdough bread, Kaiser buns, naan bread, English muffins, hoagies, panini, etc. You can also try introducing new cheeses like Brie, goat cheese, cottage cheese and cream cheese as a new way of adding different flavors to sandwiches. … [Read more...]
Lunch Date with Mom
Today, I had a date for lunch. Call it an early Valentine Celebration. It was with the most handsome man around! Let.me.tell.you.this: he is so adorable; he makes my heart shiver and skip when I see his big brown eyes. With lashes to die for, and a speckle of freckles across his nose, his thick brown wavy hair tops this good-lookin’ guy’s dimple-pinchin’ cheeks. Ooooooooo! Look out! I sincerely hope that “ya’ll” can keep a secret. My little lunch date was (shhhh… whispering now….) with another “man”. LOL! Be sure my hott-hubby Dan doesn’t see this post. Te-he-he! For, today I had a date with an eight year old! And yes, this little man, indeed, knows how to steal his mommy’s heart for Valentine’s Day. After an appointment in town, I thought it would be a hoot to stop by Warm Springs Intermediate School and eat lunch with our little third grader. Earlier this year, I had lunch with his brother over at the elementary school. Violet, at the ripe ole age of 11 won’t … [Read more...]
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