Today was the first day back to school for the new year! It was a mixed day of emotions. I really did enjoy spending the last week and a half with Peyton. All. The. Time. But it's nice to get back into a routine. I found us to be eating out often and not keeping any sort of schedule. Bedtimes were nonexistent and homework was forgotten. But, I am determined to get us back on track! One way is to send Peyton off to school with a healthy lunch and afternoon snack. So that was my focus this ...
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Dolphin Sandwich Bento Box
There used to be a time when I couldn't convince Peyton to eat peanut butter to save my life. Then sometime this spring she decided she loved peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. So this summer she has been begging me to make them for her nearly every day. So today I gave in, again, and made her peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in dolphin shapes with one little heart sandwich too. When we had gone grocery shopping this weekend Peyton picked out some peaches for lunch. So today I cut them up ...
Dinosaur Turkey and Cheese Bento Box
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 ...
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 ...