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- Daughters: Ages 34 & 32
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When I walk up and down the snack food isles of the local warehouse store, I am amazed at how high the unit price is compared to what it would cost to make the same item from scratch. Being budget-minded, I make everything I possibly can, instead of purchasing it. We make bread, desserts, crackers, puddings, granola bars and just about anything else that can be prepared at home and would be suitable for a lunchbox. The first day of school everyone is getting tuna sandwiches, sweet potato chips (if they don't eat them all beforehand), homemade pickles and fruit smoothies. Each lunch should cost under $1.00 if I've planned correctly.
What types of money smart lunchbox foods will you be packing this year? Let's share our recipes and ideas!
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- Giggles_all_day - August 26, 2009
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Goodness, where do you find the time!? My kids are in their last year of HS and on early release, so no lunches for them at school. I do keep granola bars, yogurts and fresh fruits and veggies handy.
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- willnjenpeasncarrots - August 26, 2009
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My kids love yogart ..to keep it cold I freeze it the night before its still a little frozen when they eat it and I helps keep they lunch cold.. They also love frozen grapes so by lunch they have thawed out just right. I make muffins to put in there lunch, cheese stick, sandwich, piece of fruit and a juice or they buy a milk. I change up there sandwiches so they dont get so bored with it.
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- BroncosDad - August 27, 2009
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My kids love yogart ..to keep it cold I freeze it the night before its still a little frozen when they eat it and I helps keep they lunch cold.. They also love frozen grapes so by lunch they have thawed out just right. I make muffins to put in there lunch, cheese stick, sandwich, piece of fruit and a juice or they buy a milk. I change up there sandwiches so they dont get so bored with it.
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That sounds really good, makes me hungry right now!!!
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- FamilyHost_Annabelle - August 28, 2009
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Goodness, where do you find the time!? My kids are in their last year of HS and on early release, so no lunches for them at school. I do keep granola bars, yogurts and fresh fruits and veggies handy.
- By Giggles_all_day
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It used to take me days to get it all done, but with practice, after a few of years of doing this, I can get all the baking done for the week in less than three hours, plus I can do other things while the baked goods are cooking. Another thing that's related to this is that we do once a month cooking and keep meals in the freezer. We save a lot of money that way. We seldom do once a month cooking in the summer though, because it's too hot to cook (no air conditioning). We usually grill outdoors. :)
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- FamilyHost_Annabelle - August 28, 2009
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My kids love yogart ..to keep it cold I freeze it the night before its still a little frozen when they eat it and I helps keep they lunch cold.. They also love frozen grapes so by lunch they have thawed out just right. I make muffins to put in there lunch, cheese stick, sandwich, piece of fruit and a juice or they buy a milk. I change up there sandwiches so they dont get so bored with it.
- By willnjenpeasncarrots
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What a great idea about freezing yogurt. You don't need an ice pack that way. :)
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- FamilyHost_Annabelle - August 28, 2009
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That sounds really good, makes me hungry right now!!!
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Frozen grapes are yummy. They're like jelly beans but without the damage.
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- Mom2SammyW - August 29, 2009
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Every Friday my mom would pack my favorite lunch. It was homemade pumpkin bread with chunky peanut butter and chocolate chips, apple slices sprinkled with cinnamon, and carrot "sandwiches" (take two thinly sliced carrot circles, put a dab of mustard on each one, and add a little circle of cheese, stacked to make a tiny sandwich). If I made that today, it would probably cost around $1. I still love making carrot sandwiches for a snack. No cooking!
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- FamilyHost_Annabelle - August 29, 2009
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Every Friday my mom would pack my favorite lunch. It was homemade pumpkin bread with chunky peanut butter and chocolate chips, apple slices sprinkled with cinnamon, and carrot "sandwiches" (take two thinly sliced carrot circles, put a dab of mustard on each one, and add a little circle of cheese, stacked to make a tiny sandwich). If I made that today, it would probably cost around $1. I still love making carrot sandwiches for a snack. No cooking!
- By Mom2SammyW
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That sounds like a delicious and nutritious lunch. The cheesy carrot sandwiches is a cute idea! Thanks for sharing. :)
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- Giggles_all_day - August 29, 2009
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It used to take me days to get it all done, but with practice, after a few of years of doing this, I can get all the baking done for the week in less than three hours, plus I can do other things while the baked goods are cooking. Another thing that's related to this is that we do once a month cooking and keep meals in the freezer. We save a lot of money that way. We seldom do once a month cooking in the summer though, because it's too hot to cook (no air conditioning). We usually grill outdoors. :)
- By FamilyHost_Annabelle
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I guess I just need to get started! I used to take Saturdays and cook for the week ahead. It sure was nice not to have to worry about what to cook and how to make time to cook! You got me motivated, thank you! :)
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- kayceecat - August 30, 2009
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It used to take me days to get it all done, but with practice, after a few of years of doing this, I can get all the baking done for the week in less than three hours, plus I can do other things while the baked goods are cooking. Another thing that's related to this is that we do once a month cooking and keep meals in the freezer. We save a lot of money that way. We seldom do once a month cooking in the summer though, because it's too hot to cook (no air conditioning). We usually grill outdoors. :)
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How can you tell which main dish recipes are going to freeze well before you make them and freeze them?
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