When I make my daughter peanut butter & jam sandwiches I put Peanut Butter on both sides with the jam in between. This way the jam doesnt absorb into the bread and make it soggy. I also do the same with cream cheese and jam. The sandwiches tend to last longer during big car rides or at school. –Nicole, BC... Read More
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A little trick for PB&J!
Nov. 10 2011When I make my daughter peanut butter & jam sandwiches I put Peanut Butter on both sides with the jam in between. This way the jam doesnt absorb into the bread and make it soggy. I also do the same with...
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Add some colours to their lunch boxes!
Nov. 10 2011I use coloured wraps to brighten up the kids lunch boxes...I know they are getting their vegetables and they are impressed with the colours! – Shellie, ON
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Chicken Cucumber Sandwich Recipe
Nov. 10 2011Being a mom to 3 school-aged kids who all have different tastes is more than a challenge when it comes to lunch time. At the...
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Try some Banana Sushi!
Nov. 9 2011My great lunch box tip is Banana sushi. Take a flour tortilla and spread it with your jam of choice. Take a whole peeled banana and roll it in the tortilla, and then cut crosswise into bite-size pieces. Another...
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Pizza Bagels!
Nov. 9 2011When Sunday night rolls around I tend to have the same old conversation with my two girls; “What do you want for lunches this week?” The...
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Posted in Lunch Box Tips, Packing Lunches, Picky Eaters, Uncategorized
Tagged Cream cheese, jam, peanut butter, Sandwich, Soggy
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Add some colours to their lunch boxes!
I use coloured wraps to brighten up the kids lunch boxes…I know they are getting their vegetables and they are impressed with the colours! – Shellie, ON... Read More
Posted in Get Creative, Healthy Tips, Lunch Box Tips, Packing Lunches
Tagged Colours, Flavoured Wraps, Lunch Box, Wraps
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Chicken Cucumber Sandwich Recipe
Being a mom to 3 school-aged kids who all have different tastes is more than a challenge when it comes to lunch time. At the beginning of the school year I’m an eager beaver, much like my kids are when they are all hyped up to start their new grade. I love to keep it fresh and new and have plenty of ideas to kick off the new school year with what my kids friends describe as “buffet lunches”. I take that as a compliment. Being that I not supermom but rather an everyday kind of mom just like you, by mid to late September my lunchbox ideas are starting to dwindle and my eager beaver status is reduced to more of a sloth like pace.... Read More
Posted in Bread Recipes, Lunch Box Recipes
Tagged Chicken, Cucumber, easy recipes, Fresh, Grilled Chicken, lemon, Lunch, Pepper, Picky Eaters, Sandwich
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Try some Banana Sushi!
My great lunch box tip is Banana sushi. Take a flour tortilla and spread it with your jam of choice. Take a whole peeled banana and roll it in the tortilla, and then cut crosswise into bite-size pieces. Another variation of this is cucumber and cream cheese, equally yummy! -Cecile, ON... Read More
Posted in Get Creative, Lunch Box Tips
Tagged Banana, Cream cheese, Cucumber, snack, Sushi, Tortilla, Wraps
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Pizza Bagels!
When Sunday night rolls around I tend to have the same old conversation with my two girls; “What do you want for lunches this week?” The usual witty response “I don’t know.” Sigh, such a big help. My youngest daughter and I decided it was time to break the boring sandwich routine and shake lunch up a bit. Our newest craze….Pizza Bagels! With a little help from Dempster’s Thin Bagels, some pizza sauce and all our favourite pizza toppings, lunch just got a lot more interesting!... Read More
Posted in Bagel Recipes, Lunch Box Recipes
Tagged Bacon, Bagels, Boring Sandwiches, Cheese, English Muffins, Pepperoni, Peppers, Pineapple, Pizza, Spinach
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Frozen Smoothies!
Here’s my tip for lunches that my daughter LOVES: Frozen smoothies. Any smoothie recipe (I use a basic one-1 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup OJ, and any fruit you have on hand fresh or frozen). I make a big batch and pour into small round gladware cups. I take one out of the freezer in the morning and by lunchtime it’s thawed enough so that she can eat it with a spoon. She’s always asking for them! –Haylie, AB... Read More
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Tagged frozen fruit, Frozen smoothie, fruit, Nutritious, smoothie
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Breakfast for Lunch
In my house, we are breakfast people. We all love breakfast, whether it is cereal or a hot breakfast, and we have been known to serve breakfast for lunch or supper.... Read More
Posted in Bagel Recipes, Lunch Box Recipes
Tagged bagel, Breakfast, Breakfast Sandwich, Eggs, Lunch, Sandwich
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Peel their orange in advance!
To make it easy for my 6 year old son who is always in a hurry to go out for recess. I peel his orange in advance & wrap it in a soaked paper towel and place it in a sealed tupperware container. This helps to keep it moist but ready for a quick & healthy snack. –Christina, ON... Read More
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Tagged healthy snack, Orange, pack, peel, Quick
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Dijon Ham & Sprout Pita’s
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Posted in Lunch Box Recipes, Wrap Recipes
Tagged Cheese, Dijon Mustard, Easy recipe, Ham, Mustard, Pita, Pita Pockets, Quick lunch, sprouts
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Pack the tomatoes separately!
Beat the Lunch Box soggy’s- I store sliced tomatoes in a small leak proof container. Then I out them on my sandwich right before eating-that way sandwiches and wraps don’t get soggy. – Amy, ON... Read More
Posted in Food Safety Tips, Lunch Box Tips, Packing Lunches
Tagged Assemble, Container, Separately, Soggy, Soggy Bread, Tomatoes
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