Lunch Recipes

12 Gluten-Free Recipes for Quick Dinners!

by Karen | DIY, Gluten Free Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Recipes, Summer, Zucchini Recipes | 0 Comments

A lot of people are going Gluten-Free for one reason or another and if you cook a lot, it can really put a damper on some of your favorite recipes. Below you'll find a list of 12 Gluten-Free Recipes that are quick and easy to make, which is perfect for the Back To School season! 12 Quick Gluten-Free Recipes Honey Mustard Zoodles | Vegetarian Mama – This is a cute and very colorful quick dinner that is perfect for any gluten-free family on the go! Black Bean and Beef Enchilada Casserole | Julia’s Album – If you want Mexican night but don’t have the time for it, try this yummy casserole that wraps all of Mexican cooking in to one dish! Skillet Chicken Fajitas | Recipe Runner – Fajitas are...

12 Back to School Lunch Ideas

by Karen | DIY, Kid Stuff, Lunch Recipes, Recipes, Summer | 0 Comments

I know some of you are getting ready to send your kids back to school. Whether it's all week in school or hybrid they will most likely need to take lunch to school. Some schools are making the kids eat in their classrooms. So if you have to make lunches this year here are some creative school lunch ideas to make it fun for the kids. These are 12 of my favorite school lunch ideas. 12 Back to School Lunch Ideas Turkey Wraps | The Simmsworks Family – Ditch the traditional sandwich! Send your kid to school with a healthy tortilla wrap! Baked Corn Dog Muffins | Lick the Bowl Good – These are not just for Super Bowl Sunday! These little hot dog treats are perfect for a cute lunch! Peanut...

13 Breakfast Ideas Perfect for Back to School Time!

by Karen | Breakfast Recipes, DIY, Kid Stuff, Lunch Recipes, Recipes, Summer | 0 Comments

This week we are getting ready to go back to school. While the kids pack their back packs, I'm planning our meals. Once school starts, the craziness of the day gets in the way and I can't think straight. This week I'll be sharing lots of meal ideas to help make back to school run smoothly in your house. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially when the kids are in school. I make sure they have full bellies when they leave the house. I like to come up with breakfast ides to surprise them and cook some of their favorites. Especially when school is back in session. If they have a good breakfast, they'll be in a good mood heading to school. Check out these breakfast...

13 Quick Back to School Pasta Dishes!

by Karen | DIY, Kid Stuff, Lunch Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Summer | 0 Comments

13 Back to School Pasta Dishes We are Italian therefore pasta is one of our food groups! I love pasta no matter how you cook it or what you put on it. Pasta can be a budget friendly item on your menu and also can turn into some quick dinners. Below are a list of my favorite quick pasta dishes that will be super helpful for back to school nights. Sausage Pepper Fettuccini Skillet | Let the Baking Begin – This slightly spicy meal in a skillet is super healthy and packs good flavor all while being super quick to make! Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini | Cooking Classy – This quick pasta dish is extremely good and so creamy. If you want to go meatless, this dish is perfect for you or you can...

10 of My Favorite Back To School Lunch Ideas

by Karen Mendes | General, Lunch Recipes, Recipes | 22 Comments

10 of My Favorite Back To School Lunch Ideas Are you in need of some Back to School lunch Ideas? Because I am. I seriously can not believe I'm about to say this - school starts this week!! How about you? Did the summer fly by as fast for you as it did for me? Because I feel like I was just there the last day of school, wishing everyone a happy and fun Summer. Now I'll be there in like a minute, asking everyone how there summer was. CRAZY. Next week we will be getting back into school mode. The girls will be getting up a little earlier to get ready for the mornings, we'll run through the morning routine a few times to get them back to thinking about actually doing things in the...

Backpack Sale: 50% Off Backpacks at Office Depot & Office Max

by Karen Mendes | Lunch Recipes | 0 Comments

Office Depot & Office Max has everything your kids need for back to school, including 50% off backpacks from 8/25/19-8/31-19. I love this backpack sale because my kids always need a new backpack for each school year so I try to get the best deal I can. All these school supplies add up pretty fast! I love the High Sierra Jarvis Backpack with 17" Laptop Pocket because both of my girls have chromebooks for school. They need a backpack to protect their laptops and this backpack has full padding to make sure nothing happens to it. Not to mention lots of room inside. It also includes a TECH SPOT™ sleeve for your tablet and a soft-touch media pocket for your phone....

5 Easy Steps To Organize Your Back To School Morning Routines

by Karen Mendes | Lunch Recipes | 0 Comments

Some of you have already started school, while others are getting ready. We are in the "getting ready" phase because school is this week. I start shopping in August when the sales begin. I don't like to wait until the last-minute to get everything. I'll do anything to avoid extra stress at this time of the year. Getting back into a routine can be tough. Below you'll find some great ways to organize back to school morning routines. If you have 2 or 5 kids, getting up and out the door can be a struggle for any parent. These tips will help make your morning back to school routine easier for everyone. 5 Easy Steps To Organize Your Back To School Morning Routines Have kids pick out...

Back To School Rice Krispies Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Kid Stuff, Lunch Recipes, Recipes, Snack Recipes | 0 Comments

Believe it or not, the kids are really excited to go back to school in a few weeks. They don't see all their friends over the summer so they are looking forward to getting back in touch with everyone. Both of my girls are very social but also good students and they enjoy school... at least now! I'm sure as they head into middle school, that'll be a different story. In honor of the kids going back to school, here is a fun recipe that the kids can help you make. Back to School Rice Krispies Treats. They are super colorful and fun to celebrate the back to school season! These are perfect to whip up for an after school treat. We love making these and we like to add different toppings...

Back to School Shopping Guide for 2019

by Karen Mendes | HOT Deals, Lunch Recipes | 0 Comments

The back to school season is here and a lot of kids are already heading back. We still have a few more weeks, but it's time to start looking for those deals on everything the kids need. Savings.com has put together a back to school shopping guide to help find great deals on everything students need to head back to school! Especially college students who need to fill a dorm room too! Back to School Shopping Guide for 2019 You can grab this HP Deskjet 3755 printer for just $59.99 at HP.com. I have this printer and I love it! It's small so it doesn't take up a lot of room, easy to move from room to room if needed, and the print quality is great! It prints pretty fast too. You...

$10 Backpacks at Office Depot & Office Max + Enter to win a $500 Gift Card

by Karen Mendes | HOT Deals, Lunch Recipes | 0 Comments

I have another back to school offer for you all! Office Depot & Office Max has everything their kids need for back to school supplies, including backpacks for just $10. Check out this super cute Unicorn Donut Backpack with Lunchbox I found! The sale runs 7/31/19 - 8/2/19 or until supplies last. To make this deal even better, now through the end of the day on Friday, August 2nd to enter to win a $500 Office Depot & Office Max gift card. This post is sponsored by Savings.com

Doorbuster Deal: 10¢ Notebooks at Office Depot & Office Max + Enter to Win $50

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Lunch Recipes | 0 Comments

Doorbuster Deal: 10¢ Notebooks at Office Depot & Office Max + Enter to Win $50 Office Depot & Office Max have everything your kids need for back to school supplies, including notebooks for just 10¢ this week! Plus you can enter to win a $50 Office Depot & Office Max gift card! I'll be grabbing the college ruled notebooks for my kids because this is a fantastic price at just $.10 each! This sale runs 7/21/19 - 7/27/19 or while supplies last. So hurry. And be sure to enter the $50 Gift Card giveaway too! Shop Now This post is sponsored by Savings.com.

Back To School with Grocery Delivery from Peapod

by Karen Mendes | HOT Deals, Lunch Recipes | 0 Comments

Summer time is so relaxing and less stressful because we don't have to run around like crazy all the time. But once school starts, that is not the case. And this fall will be no exception. I've recently taken on another job which will make things even more hectic. Plus my oldest is going to a school that is 30 minutes away which is an hour round trip if I have to pick her up! I'm all for saving money and time which means I will be getting grocery delivery a lot this coming school year. Grocery Delivery from Peapod for Back to School Being a single mom of two kids and the only driver in the house, sometimes grocery shopping isn't easy to get to. I'm so glad to have Peapod delivery in...

Back To School With BJ’s Wholesale Club #BJsBTS

by Karen Mendes | Lunch Recipes | 0 Comments

If you read my blog often, then you probably know that I'm a fan of shopping at BJ's Wholesale Club, especially when we are having a big gathering. While I don't buy in bulk all the time, there are certain things I always go to BJ's to purposely buy in bulk... like school snacks! Below are 6 reasons why you should be going Back To School With BJ's Wholesale Club. Back To School With BJ's Wholesale Club My kids take a couple of snacks to school each day plus they have peanut free classrooms because some of their friends have allergies. So I pay special attention to what goes into their lunch boxes for snacks in the classroom and in the cafeteria. I like shopping at BJ's because I can...

Add Puffs Tissues to Your Back To School Shopping List

by Karen Mendes | Lunch Recipes, Product Review, TODAYS HOT POST | 0 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Puffs but my opinions are 100% my own! Back to School time means back to germs time. Seriously, that's one thing I look forward to at the end of the school year, no more passing germs around in school! Before my kids were in school we were hardly ever sick. Even the common cold was rare in our house. But once they hit elementary school, our immune systems got a work out. They bring EVERYTHING home. And if it's not them bringing it home, it's their friends since they are always at our house too. One thing I try to drill into my kids head is proper hand washing. If they always wash their hands, then they won't spread or get as many germs. It's been proven! ...

15 First Day of School Photo Ideas

by Karen | DIY, Kid Stuff, Lunch Recipes | 0 Comments

Believe it or not, it's Back To School time. One of the most important things for our morning, is getting a good picture. A kid's first day of school is something every parent wants to remember for every grade. Follow the links below to see some super cute photo ideas we adored! 15 First Day of School Photo Ideas Today's Parent | Take a Picture with the Bus in the Background! The Suburban Mom | Take a picture of them on their first day of school and in an editing program, add some things on to the photo that they currently love. For example, their favorite food or animal. Great memories! Saving Toward a Better Life | Have them wear a huge t-shirt and every year have them put the same...

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