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Web Chef Review: ChillWarmer Fun Jar
ByKimberly Turner April 15, 2015September 20, 2026

The ChillWarmer Fun Jar is the perfect addition to your family’s routine. Firstly, the ChillWarmer Fun Jar comes in two different colors, both with a cute, little family of owls on them: baby blue baby pink Don’t be mistaken, though, these Fun Jars aren’t just for kids because they are super effective, not too childish…

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How to Make Pancake Sandwiches with Fruit & Stuffed Celery: School Lunch Ideas
ByIngrid Turner September 20, 2014September 20, 2026

Pancake Sandwiches with Stuffed Celery & Fruit makes for a great lunchtime meal for your kids at school. You could easily make neat, little sandwiches using small pancakes instead of bread for a nice change, and I feel quite certain that this would go over will with the kids. Pancake Sandwiches with Fruit & Stuffed…

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How to Make Portabello Mushroom Pita Burgers: School Lunch Ideas
ByIngrid Turner September 19, 2014September 20, 2026

Portabello Mushroom Burgers are a tasty surprise in any lunch box. This is an absolutely amazingly delightful combination. School lunches can be meatless, yet still tasty & nutritious. A gorgeously roasted mushroom with fresh toppings & flavorful seasoning inside of a pita pocket, and you have a great lunchtime treat. I know it doesn’t taste…

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How to Make Macaroni Salad with Wheat Crackers & Cheese + Dessert Wrap: School Lunch Ideas
ByIngrid Turner September 18, 2014September 20, 2026

Macaroni Salad with Wheat Crackers & Cheese is a great lunch for the kids to bring with them to school, plus send them with a Dessert Wrap to finish it off. Most children enjoy pasta hot or cold, with spaghetti sauce or in a salad, and for that reason, when you serve macaroni salad at…

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How to Make Mozzarella Balls with Tomatoes & Hummus Wraps: School Lunch Ideas
ByIngrid Turner September 17, 2014September 20, 2026

Mozzarella Balls with Tomatoes & Hummus Wraps is a nutritious meal for your kids to take with them to school. Moms everywhere scurry around trying to get interesting school lunches together for their children, and this idea is one I think will go over well with the kids. Mozzarella is filled with calcium & protein,…

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How to Make Cucumber Chicken Salad Finger Sandwiches: School Lunch Ideas
ByIngrid Turner September 14, 2014September 20, 2026

You’ll wonder why you’ve never thought of making Cucumber Chicken Salad Sandwiches before… This is such a light and delicious lunch. By using cucumber in place of bread, you get neat, little, cute sandwiches that will satisfy your child and give him or her a nutritious school lunch. It turns a boring sandwich into fun…

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How to Make Easy Skewered Kebabs with Dip: School Lunch Ideas
ByIngrid Turner September 13, 2014September 20, 2026

Easy Skewered Kebabs are a quick lunch idea that is healthy & tasty. It’s always nice for kids when mom provides them with a school lunch that is easy to carry around and eat, especially when it is so delicious and appealing as these kebabs. Two dips make these kebabs even more fabulous – a…

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How to Make Apple, Granola, Peanut Butter & Honey Snack
ByIngrid Turner September 12, 2014September 20, 2026

You’ll love this easy recipe for How to Make Apple, Granola, Peanut Butter & Honey Snack! This is a tasty, healthy and satisfying way for anyone, young or old, to get energy back after the 2 o’clock slump. The crispy, sweetness of the apple, with salty, creamy peanut butter, sweet honey & the crunch of…

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Handy Uses for Bologna: National Bologna Day
ByIngrid Turner October 24, 2013September 20, 2026

Although it’s National Bologna Day in the USA, this food item originates from Bologna, Italy. Another food you may recognize from Bologna is Pasta Bolognese. Made of finely ground pork and lard, and more alternately made with chicken, turkey, beef or venison, bologna has a distinct flavor when it comes to deli meat, similar to…

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Fresh Ideas for Brown Bagging: National School Lunch Week
ByIngrid Turner October 8, 2013October 12, 2026

National School Lunch Week has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to discover fresh ideas for brown bagging and preparing delicious lunches for children! Whether your child takes a traditional brown paper bag, an insulated lunch bag, or a reusable divided lunchbox to school, a little planning can make lunchtime more colorful, nutritious, and enjoyable….

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School Lunches Do Not Have to Be a Challenge
ByIngrid Turner September 16, 2013September 20, 2026

It’s Back-to-School, and what a challenge to keep up with the nutrition, variety & tastes of your child when packing School Lunches… You want to try and keep it simple, easy to transport and handle, as well as being healthy, low in fat, and the list goes on. Sandwiches are still a great go-to for…

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Healthy Ideas for Packed Lunches this School Year
ByKimberly Turner September 9, 2013September 20, 2026

Wanna beat the Back-to-School Rush? As part of the Eat Well campaign, Zannat Reza (Registered Dietitian) and Christine Cushing (TV Chef and Author) answer a question from Lauralyn Chow of Calgary, Alberta: “Do you have any ideas for making packed lunches for those days when I’m in a rush, and I need something quick?” Zannat…

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Packed & Cooler Food

Web Chef Review: ChillWarmer Fun Jar

How to Make Pancake Sandwiches with Fruit & Stuffed Celery: School Lunch Ideas

How to Make Portabello Mushroom Pita Burgers: School Lunch Ideas

How to Make Macaroni Salad with Wheat Crackers & Cheese + Dessert Wrap: School Lunch Ideas

How to Make Mozzarella Balls with Tomatoes & Hummus Wraps: School Lunch Ideas

How to Make Cucumber Chicken Salad Finger Sandwiches: School Lunch Ideas

How to Make Easy Skewered Kebabs with Dip: School Lunch Ideas

How to Make Apple, Granola, Peanut Butter & Honey Snack

Handy Uses for Bologna: National Bologna Day

Fresh Ideas for Brown Bagging: National School Lunch Week

School Lunches Do Not Have to Be a Challenge

Healthy Ideas for Packed Lunches this School Year

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