My oldest is not a picky eater, except when it comes to school lunches. Even though I have a new appreciation for school lunches (I didn’t have to cook it), he lacks that same feeling. Most days he and I put together something for lunch for him, and he’s not a big sandwich eater. So, we have to get a bit creative . . .

1. His favorite soup is Campbell’s Select Italian Wedding. I heat up a can & put some in his thermos (we, at home eat the rest), cut up some apple slices, a few baby carrots and some Ranch dressing dip (in a disposable plastic container, no less); add a cookie, and he’s all set!

2. We occasionally eat frozen pizza (the REALLY cheap kind) on Friday nights for our movie night. I usually cook a little extra, so I can send him to school with cold pizza, grape tomatoes, a banana, and some chocolate pudding. Read the rest of this entry »


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