lunch

summer lunches are so much more fun and relaxed than the rest of the year...

 

 

i read about this muffin tin idea on another blog a few years ago~ hardly anything i do is my own creative genius~ just being real! :)  anyway, it's funny how giving lots of choices to kids is always a successful way to get them to consume healthy foods.  i also read that many years ago.  and it's true!  when given the choice between two healthy options you allow the child the control to choose, and therefore distract from the fact that the choices usually aren't Twinkies and Swiss Rolls!  mmmm, it's been too long since i've had Swiss Rolls....

anyway, this is a fun way to present lunch in the summer.  throw in some ranch dressing or veggie dip and it also helps.  this is another secret i found worked well when my kids were small and even now.  when there is something to dip into, such as salsa, hummus, yogurt, etc....it makes the meal more interesting.  interesting is good when it comes to meals that have a way of getting repetitive and boring over time...

other muffin tin ideas~ popcorn, carrot sticks, celery, dried fruit, apple slices, cut up watermelon, pineapple, crackers, nacho chips, pretzels, cheese cubes, etc...you get it, right?