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Solution #2: Better Brown Bag Lunches
Simplify Your Life : Episode FLSYL-301

Who hasn't given in the brown bag lunch blahs? Here are kid-proven ways to pep up lunches and still stick to the budget.

Expert: Grace Parisi, culinary expert - Meet Grace and our other design experts.

Some solutions:

  • Ask the children what they like to eat and make variations.
  • Take the kids shopping to have them pick out what they like to eat.
  • Make a variety of small portions.
  • Try Toasted Waffle Sandwiches made with peanut butter, apple slices and honey.
  • Load celery with cream cheese and top with toasted sunflower seeds.
  • Core an apple and fill the center with peanut butter and granola.
  • Stash vegetables and dip in disposable Chinese take-out containers.
  • Camping stores may offer unique alternatives for packing school lunches.

Resource

Food & Wine
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