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What to Send to School for Lunch
Read all 5 responses: "My oldest is starting first grade on Tuesday and he wants to take his lunch to school. I need some ideas of what to send him besides ...
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- Hi, My daughter is in second grade, and when I let her take her lunch I usually let her have a lunchable. She picks out different kinds such as, chicken nuggets, piz...
- I remember those days! There are alot of different things to send. You have Tuna salad, chicken salad, lunchables, once in a while I would even go and get a subway sa...
- I just read an internet article on this a few minuts ago. They suggested: -other forms of protein beside pb and j and lunch meat. Like nuts, cheeses, cottage cheese...
Help with Fixing School Lunches and Snacks
Read all 4 responses: "I need some ideas on what lunch and snacks I need to provide for my son who is starting middle school, next week.
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- Tortilla wrapped sandwiches instead of regular bread. Get him a thermos, pack soup or chili or use leftovers that he likes, spaghetti etc. from the night before. ...
- Some schools have microwaves for the kids to use in the cafeteria..He can heat up leftovers.. Cold Pizza slices Burritos Tacos Fajitas Roasted or grilled chick...
- My advice is ask your son first before you start packing "weird food". My oldest is in the 8th grade now and I was trying to be creative with his lunch and he was tota...
Bring Lunch or Eat at School$$$$
Aug 10, 2009 ... Read all 7 responses: "So I just asked the college question and just thought of another issue! My kids have always bought lunch at school.
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- I did a combination of both last school year, but I spent way too much money letting my son eat school lunch. After watching the account I realized that my son was go...
- I really don't know if you save money or not. I keep PayPams loaded so daughter has a choice. Sometimes she just takes a meal replacement bar and gets a drink, others...
- I'm not sure on the expense, but I do think you can send a healthier lunch than they will buy on their own.
Lunch Box Ideas for School
Read all 18 responses: "Hi Moms! My son will be starting 1st grade this week, and for the first time ever, I will be packing his lunch every day.
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- I have done Tortilla wraps (pre-made salad with lunchmeat or chicken) my daughter seems to love them. and when cut into little round spirals I never get leftovers. I a...
- Hi J.~ I've been thinking about this too lately...it's hard to believe that school is just around the corner! Check out this site: http://lunchinabox.net/ ~The w...
- Great responses. I pack for preschool with my 3 and 4 year old. I have fell in love with hummus. You have to get it at Whole fods or Vitamin cottage to avoid corn s...
Hot Lunch Ideas for School
Read all 4 responses: "I have been spoiled by hot lunches at my childrens' daycare, but now my daughter has entered Kindergarten at a new school where I ...
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- Mac and cheese (or is that a no go for the kiddie); chicken fingers; thick soup or stew; swedish meatballs with noodles (microwave a frozen entree size and ladle it in...
- My Dad remembers having baked potatoes in his pockets on the way to school to keep his hands warm. He said they would be warm enough to eat by lunch time. I imagine ...
- We also pour water from a boiling tea kettle into the thermos' and wait a few minutes, dump out, dry and then fill with the food. It stays warm for hours! My kids favo...
Kindergarten Lunches
It is a full day, therefore she will be eating lunch at school. ... She is a pretty big eater so I am afraid the school lunch will not hold her over until ...
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- I was definitely NOT a fan of sandwiches as an older kid. My mom allowed me to take cheese/pb crackers or whole wheat crackers with cheese as an alternative 2-3 days ...
- I have eaten lunch with my kids at school and most of the kids don't eat their whole meals. They really get a lot of food, maybe she will not be as active at school a...
- I don't really have suggestions for you about what to put in her lunch. I just wanted to let you know that kindergarten will also have at least one snack during the d...
Healthy Lunches
A lot of school provide snacks even though they do not provide lunches, ... We avoid school lunches because the nutritional content is horrible. ...
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- I have a couple ideas. You could buy a thermos and fill it with vegtable soup, nice on those cold days - with a few whole grain crackers. Try the turkey sandwich on a ...
- I would make it a point to avoid anything with high fructose corn syrup. "Giant" has a great selection of organic snaks. Any fruits and vegatable are great. My kids ta...
- My kids love yogurt(both the kids type and dannon carb and sugar control). Frigio makes a light string cheese which is high in protein and low in fat. Grapes, and cle...
Cold Lunches - Need Ideas for 1St Child Starting School
Read all 8 responses: "I am looking for ideas to pack for my sons school lunches , so he is not eating PB&J everyday! Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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- lunchables, apple sauce, fruit cups, jello, banana, fresh fruit (sliced and peeled), yogurt, veggie sticks: carrots, celery, cucumber slices, trail mix, chips, cheese ...
- You should get the September's issue of the magazine "Parents". They are giving a few lunch box ideas.
- I am in the same situation. I was planning on using this website to help... http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food/healthy/ideas-kids-school-lunches
Looking for Lunch Box Ideas
Aug 5, 2009 ... If your child is a talker, it won't matter if you pack his lunch or he eats the school's lunch. He'll get it figured out that he needs to ...
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- Hummas on Pepperidge Farm thin slice bread cut into pieces. My kids love it. Mac and cheese is always good. You can make it ahead and it heats easily. Check about soup...
- kindergarteners tend to eat lunch VERY early so I would send hot foods and they'd be room temp by the time it was lunch time...my son was in K last year and he ate at ...
- Hi, first when I packed lunch for my son-I packed all this neat stuff with packages that were hard to open and he couldnt open them and there was only one cafeteria wo...
Lunches for 3Rd Grader to Take to School
Read all 12 responses: "Hi, My 3rd grader is tired of having sandwiches everyday for school and who can blame him? I feel the same way about making them ...
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- Cheese and crackers, cut up fruit and/or veges with dip (yogurt dip for the fruit, ranch or hummus dip for the veges,) celery or apple slices with peanut butter, pretz...
- L., Alot of kids like the lunchable packs-- I suggest making your own- its healthier and more cost efficient. Take some turkey/salami/ham cut into squares cut...
- Hi L.- I copied an e-mail I sent to another lady this morning. If you are up for some pre-prep and your child likes cold lunches, these are great and quick fixes. I h...
