I can hardly believe that summer will soon be coming to an end. To me it feels like summer just got started! We spent today at the pool – one of our local state parks has a really nice pool and we try to visit a few times a week during the summer. This was …
How to Make Homemade Uncrustables Lunch Box
So, until recently I had never had an Uncrustable peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We spent the first week of August at our annual pastor’s retreat {my husband is a pastor} and on the last day, they sent us home with sack lunches that included among other things, an Uncrustable sandwich. I had always thought …
3 Easy Lunch Box Ideas for Your Toddler
Today I’m sharing 3 easy lunch box ideas for your toddler or young child. These lunch boxes are really quick to put together and what mom doesn’t like that, right? Toddlers can be picky and finding foods that are healthy and please your little one can be a challenge. Thankfully, these days it’s easier than …
Nana’s Blueberry Muffins
Recipe by Melissa Mitchell This recipe is one I adapted from my grandmother.. I left out her lemon extract and increased the amount of blueberries. They are very moist and are bursting with blueberry flavor! They have been a family tradition for our 4th of July breakfast. Nana’s Blueberry Muffins INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 T baking …
Fun Lunch Idea: Kids Sushi Rolls
These kids friendly “sushi” rolls are easy to make and fun to eat! This is one of those recipes that isn’t really a recipe at all… more like a technique. Serve in a lunch box, as a snack, or take on a picnic. Kids love these because their so fun to eat. You can …
Peppercorn Ranch Pasta Salad
This simple Peppercorn Ranch Pasta Salad is perfect for picnics, potluck, an everyday lunch, or light supper! Peppercorn Ranch Pasta Salad 1 box medium shells pasta or rotini 2 cups of broccoli florets 8 oz. grape tomatoes, halved 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 bottle Peppercorn Ranch Dressing salt to taste Cook pasta according …
Cream Cheese Pinwheels
Easy Lunch Box You can find all of my Lunch Box Ideas for the Whole Family here. Today’s super simple, easy lunch box was fun to make, and fun to eat! Aren’t the colors pretty? These Cream Cheese Pinwheels are filled with savory ranch cream cheese, olives, and peppers and more. This recipe is perfect …
Pigs in a Blanket {Easy Lunch Box}
Easy Lunch Box You can find all of my easy lunch box ideas here. This was a fun and simple lunch box to put together. Who doesn’t like Pigs in a Blanket? Even my husband wolfed these down. We spend one day a week at the ice rink so my daughter Hannah can get her …
Korean Lunch Box
Easy Lunch Box You know I am in favor of super simple, super easy lunch boxes. This meal is easy to put together, but it does take a little longer to create than some of my other meals. But in the words of my youngest daughter: “This is like – the perfect meal.” And you …
Thai Crunch Wraps {Easy Lunch Box}
We’ll be getting back to the Family Emergency Preparedness Series tomorrow, so stay tuned! Easy Lunch Box When I saw this recipe for Thai Crunch Wraps from Tastes Better from Scratch, I instantly knew it was a recipe I wanted to try… and I am so glad I did! In fact, my kids said this …
