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Ideas for Lunches
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on August 20, 2009
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I have a little one going to Kindergarden on Monday. I have to fix her lunches, so since she has always had her meals a pre-school and day - not used to having fix lu...
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- HI T., We are in the same situation with the lunch issue. No cafeteria, no microwave. My little girl is starting 6th grade this year and this is as many years for no...
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/mslil65/sets/72157601755804789/ this site- sooo many great ideas!
- I substitute teach often and I will certainly say....children have NO access to microwaves, etc at our school. That said, if you want to send a hot meal, get a go...
Ideas for Healthy School Lunch
Asked by A.E. from San Diego
on September 16, 2008
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I was looking for some good ideas for my preschoolers lunch. She says she is tired of sandwiches. She wants thosde lunchables but they are so full of unhealthy choice...
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- Initially my daughter was intrigued by the concept of a Lunchable. We finally figured out together that what she really liked about it was the "cute" factor of the me...
- Hi A., When my son was that age I used to prepare him apple slices, cheese cubes, pickles, crackers .. mix it up, you know? His absolute favorite (even now at 11) ...
- My kids like pasta salad with chopped up ham or salami. i will also wrap up lunch meat in a tortilla. Sometimes I make our own lunchables with cut up lunch meat, cra...
School Lunch Ideas?
Asked by R.W. from Jackson
on September 18, 2007
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It's only the third week of school and I'm already uninspired. We've done sandwhiches, Mac N Cheese, Ravioli, more sandwiches. I'm bored by lunch LOL Any ideas for ...
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- Ham, cheese, and crackers, pbj between crackers, grilled cheese sandwiches, hot dogs, left over dinner from the night before, etc. Pb spread on strawberries, or apple ...
- Hi R.~ When Im stumped for lunch ideas at home I always fall back on wraps. Since I always have tortillas on hand (dont know why??) I just grab whatever is in the fr...
- Have you thought about the luchables.... i mean they have all different kinds now from hot dogs to hamburgers, pizza, and still the regular cheese and crackers...or ev...
What Should I Send My Son for Lunch at Daycare?
Asked by A.A. from Washington DC
on August 11, 2009
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Hello Ladies!
Recently, my son has just stopped eating well at Daycare. I think he may be getting tired of eating the same things. I try to give him as much variety...
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- Little pieces of fruit or veggies are always a good, healthy choice...bananas, apple pieces, pears, broccoli, etc. I also switch up the sandwich - instead of just PB&J...
- Here's a few things to fire up the imagination: String Cheese (great protein and calcium) sliced strawberries (unless your family is highly allergic in general) f...
- * Cut up freash fruit (lemon juice prevents browning), bananas, orange slices (check for seeds),unsweetened applesause * Cut-up steamed veggies (like carrots, green b...
Field Trip
Asked by A.M. from Rochester
on May 27, 2008
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My son has a field trip tomorrow...and I am worried about his lunch staying cold.
He does not eat much...like he will not eat PB&J if I put it in there.
So I just pa...
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- Dear A., I know you can't use ice packs because everything needs to be disposable. How about freezing water in a sandwich baggie. Fill with just enough water, lay ...
- Hi A. They sell these things you can put in his lunch box to keep the food cold all day. Wal-mart sells them, not sure of the name but you put it in the freezer th...
- We use a little insulated lunch bag (ours is from LL Bean but they sell them everywhere Target,walmart, walgreens, etc). It has a spot for a reusable ice block that w...
Lunch Ideas for an 18 Months Old
Asked by S.A. from Phoenix
on March 30, 2008
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Just wanted to get some new lunch ideas for my 18 month old son. I feel like I need to change it up a bit and give him some new things so I just wanted to see what yo...
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- Go to a fabulous blog: AChildGrowsInBrooklyn.com
- I do those pick up pastas by Gerber, rolled sandwiches with meat and cheese, pizza, chicken nuggets, mac n cheese and left overs. Good Luck! My little guy is into th...
- my daughter is a tad quirky and gets bored easily. that being said, some of my tried and true standby's are 2 cheese sticks and fruit (apples, pears, whatever) - ...
Back to School Meal Prep Ideas
Asked by S.S. from Fort Collins
on August 8, 2009
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I hate to sound like such a 'rookie', but I really am! I have a little, girl, age 4 who will be attending all day preschool 3 days a week, and to further complicate, ...
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- I think the best thing you can do is pack the foods your daughter is used to eating. She will be going through enough changes, don't change her diet right now, too. ...
- S., I have older kids (10 and 7) and the best thing we started using last year was an insulated thermos. (You can find online at solutions.com or at Target or Walmart...
- There's nothing wrong with the "old standby" of sandwiches. Whatever kid she likes - balogna, tuna, ham, turkey, etc. PB&J is okay if there are no allergy issues at th...
Lunch Ideas for Toddler!
Asked by T.B. from Milwaukee
on August 7, 2009
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Hi everyone! My 21 month old is starting to become a picky eater. What do you all feed your little ones forlunch? I am quickly running outof ideas!!!Thanks!!!!!!!!!...
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- Tortilla (or flat bread) pizzas! Usually topped with leftovers, not traditional pizza toppings-- as long as it's got a crust on the bottom and cheese on the top and y...
- PBJ sandwhich Grilled Cheese Pizza Spaghetti O's Spaghetti Chicken Noodle Soup (I drain the broth and just give noodles) Cereal Burrito's Chicken Nuggets Chic...
- My daughter is 22 months old. She consistently eats pasta plain or with sprinkle parmesan cheese (the little shaped pasta), pizza, applesauce, diced peaches, mandarin ...
What Do You Feed Your Toddler for Lunch?
Asked by J.K. from Washington DC
on October 19, 2008
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My daughter is almost 1 1/2 and I think she is bored with my lunches for her...I usually give her cheese, beans, or an egg (along with fruits and veggies). Every once...
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- I see others got to yogurt before me! It's terrific and if you can, look for low-sugar ones (but not ones with artificial sweeteners--no "light" yogurts because they c...
- I usually give my kids a sandwich with cheese & cuccumer , some crackers like ritz , sometimes some pringles and a yogurt , I just try to vary it each day.
- My guys love peanut butter - sandwiches or Ritz Bits peanut butter sandwich crackers. ...also Yogurt. Both have a fair amount of protein. They can all be picky eate...
15 Month Old Is Becoming Picky at Meal Time - Need Some Good Meal Ideas
Asked by A.S. from Sacramento
on January 8, 2009
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Hello Mommies,
My 15 month old son has always been a good eater, but ever since Thanksgiving he appears to be developing his own taste for foods and has been turnin...
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- Hi A., If you start making him his own food, he will become accustomed to that and will expect you to make food especially for him at every meal. Honestly, when he g...
- A., I apologize because I know you want recipes and I don't have any. That's because it's totally normal for kids' tastes to change for months at a time and then cha...
- A., I couldn't agree more with the other comments. Kids can and will be very picky if you allow them to be. Continue to feed him the same meals you and your husba...
