According to Peyton this is one of her favorite Bento Boxes because of Little Foot Sandwiches. Peyton is obsessed with The Land Before Time and Little Foot, the long neck dinosaur. Making a dinosaur sandwich is pretty simple. I used thinly sliced turkey breast, thin sliced Colby Jack cheese and whole wheat bread. But you can use any type of meat, cheese or even peanut butter and jelly. Then I used the dinosaur cutter to cut the sandwich into 2 dinosaur shapes. We had some fresh strawberries ...
Bento Box Lunches
Dolphin Peanut Butter and Jelly Bento Box
Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches are a staple in many households. But how do you make them fun? By getting a cookie or sandwich cutter and turning them into a unique shape! Today I made Peyton Dolphin shaped Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches. It's really easy. Just make the sandwich like you normally would and then take the cookie/sandwich cutter and turn it into a shape. Go light on the jelly because it will spill out if there's too much. Next up, I had to choose a fruit and since we had ...
Nutella Banana Sushi Rolls
I'm trying to keep things fresh, interesting, tasty and fun for Peyton when it comes to lunch time. Plus we smushed the bread on the way home. So, this week we've been doing a lot of "sushi" rolls for sandwiches. It's a great way to take smashed bread and use it. Simply take a rolling pin, roll out the piece of bread and trim the crust off. Now you have your "sushi" roll base all ready to go. Today I took a little Nutella and sliced banana to make the main dish. Just remember to slice the ...
Turkey and Cheese Pinwheel Bento Box
Today I decided to try something a little different with Peyton's lunch. Last week we had her annual checkup and I was a tad concerned on her growth percentages. So in order to make sure her health does not become an issue I have decided to make some small changes to her lunches. No, I am not cutting out treats. She is just going to be getting smaller portions. And I'll be trying to make them full of more protein. Today I decided to try BFree Wraps to make our turkey and cheese pinwheels. BFree ...
Cheese and Crackers Bento Box
My goal this summer is to keep Peyton excited about eating her lunches. I'm hoping that if I keep it new and fun she'll opt in for my healthy choices I'm sending with her to day camp rather than other items. This morning I decided to make her a cheese, crackers and beef stick based Bento Box. It's a fun twist on a classic! To start out this fabulous Bento Box meal I grabbed a little cookie cutter and cut my Colby-Jack cheese slices into hearts! A fun little spin on an ordinary slice of ...
PB & J Sushi Bento Box
Today was the first day of summer camp! Where Peyton is attending summer camp she has the option of eating the lunch provided by the program (a federally funded and approved lunch program) or bringing lunch from home. Well, I've looked over the menu and I can honestly say I do not see how it's a balanced lunch. There is so much processed, carb filled foods with very little protein. Isn't this the time, in Peyton's childhood, where she needs protein, calcium, fresh fruits and veggies? So I've ...