Tag Archives: Easy
Help for the little ones…
Always put a little tear in pre-packaged snacks such as granola bars. This helps your children easily open the package. -Karen, ON... Read More
Smart and Simple Lunch
Who knew that in order to have a successful lunch menu for four kids, 5 days a week would be like signing up for the military? You must begin by interrogating the recruits to determine whether or not you are wasting time and money. Couple that with the allergic reactions that some children experience and you are in line for some serious battles.... Read More
Rolled Ham and Cucumber Sandwiches: Broadening Our Lunchtime Horizons
I must admit that we have not been very adventurous in the food department in our household. My oldest son has Autism and serious food aversions and that has rubbed off on our other two children. We have been participating in weekly feeding therapy with an occupational therapist and part of our homework is to regularly try new food ideas. I thought this would be an excellent opportunity to broaden our lunchtime horizons.... Read More
Mommy’s Club Sandwich
My children are not the most adventurous eaters, and by that I mean not at all. My four year old will eat a cheese sandwich, and that’s about it. My seven year old son is also difficult to please but as he gets older he’s getting much more willing to try new things. I have to admit, he does tend to eat the same thing at school – a plain turkey sandwich. By plain, I mean turkey and bread and THAT’S IT. It makes him happy, and he actually eats it, which I suppose is the goal. But if he’s eating lunch at home, he’s much more willing to eat a “special” sandwich. The following sandwich is his favorite:... Read More
Make Lunchtime Fun: Turkey Roll-Ups
“You mean I have to find something both nutritious and delicious, that meets school guidelines, and that the kids will actually eat?” School lunches can be a struggle. And even when you do hit on something that your children like, you can’t be guaranteed that they’ll stay focused long enough to eat it up.... Read More
Sandwiches Don’t Have to be Boring
Ask my 7 year old son on any given day what he’d like to see in his school lunch and he will request a bologna sandwich. While it’s not my favourite, I don’t know many kids that don’t like this childhood favourite. Still, it can get boring having the same sandwich all the time so I try to change things up during the week.... Read More
Easy and Delicious Tuna Wraps; for Home or School Lunches
As a Mom, it’s hard to get my daughters to eat anything that contains fish. I really have to get creative so that the twins {ages 3} and my oldest daughter {age 7}, will get a healthy dose of Omega3. One of my favorite tried and true recipes that includes fish, whole grains and vegetables is Tuna Wraps. It’s an easy {and delicious} recipe that we have for lunch at least once a week.... Read More
