Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 I know this has probably been covered here a billion times, but PLEASE can I get in one more request? I need lunchbox ideas for camp for my girls. We aren't into the " bento " thing--they will not be bringing veggie sushi, nor will I be making 100 different creative gourmet meals for them every week. NOT that that's a bad thing. It's just that we are still at the " sandwich, juice box, and a couple of snacks " stage. The girls do not do dairy, but we will do eggs. We limit soy--they have rarely had anything with tofu (but I would be willing to try things with tofu on them--seitan I am NOT familiar with at all, and I won't be experimenting just now). Salads? Pitas? Finger foods? AACK! I HATE having to think of five weeks' worth of lunchbox ideas! HEEEEELP!!! Marilyn **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 I had this same problem when I was making my daughters lunches. My favorite one is a crunchy burrito. It is basically a wrap. In a tortilla you spread a thin layer of peanut butter, then add honey, rasins, and granola. Then wrap it up like a burrito. Sometimes I added sliced banannas. I know you don't do dairy but I personally like to dip mine it yougert. YUM!! Tanya --- sahmomof8 wrote: > I know this has probably been covered here a billion > times, but PLEASE can I > get in one more request? I need lunchbox ideas for > camp for my girls. We > aren't into the " bento " thing--they will not be > bringing veggie sushi, nor will > I be making 100 different creative gourmet meals for > them every week. NOT > that that's a bad thing. It's just that we are still > at the " sandwich, juice > box, and a couple of snacks " stage. > > The girls do not do dairy, but we will do eggs. We > limit soy--they have > rarely had anything with tofu (but I would be > willing to try things with tofu on > them--seitan I am NOT familiar with at all, and I > won't be experimenting just > now). Salads? Pitas? Finger foods? > > AACK! I HATE having to think of five weeks' worth of > lunchbox ideas! > HEEEEELP!!! Marilyn > > > > **************Gas prices getting you down? Search > AOL Autos for > fuel-efficient used cars. > (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Marilyn, One of the things that helps for us is making a little extra dinner the night before and packing up leftovers for lunch. Even if your kids prefer a sandwich, you can put whatever you had for dinner between two slices of bread or wrap in a tortilla. If nothing else, pack up the leftover veggies in the lunch to go with whatever sandwich they want. Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Since you limit soy I don't know how much of this will be helpful. I have done things in a thermos (different kinds of soup, veggie chili, vegetarian baked beans) with snacks like pretzels or animal crackers and a juice box. Fruits in a container (like grapes or blueberries) or fruit cups (like the dole pineapple or peaches) or a banana or apple as sides. I also do things like hummus in pita bread and try to get some veggies in her with shredded carrots or crumbled broccoli florets mixed in with the hummus inside the sandwich. I also sometimes do a small container of hummus and then put veggies like baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower whatever your kids like in another container to dip into the hummus. Another thing I do is make little pigs in a blanket with bread dough and smartdogs which are vegan hotdogs. I cut the smart dogs in half. You could also use a veggie sausage link instead. They aren't as good cold as they are fresh out of the oven but my daughter has been taking them to school for 3 years now. We have also done things like smart deli slices (veggie turkey/ham/bologna) and crackers. I cut the smart deli slices up into triangles and she makes little sandwiches with them. She goes through phases where she really likes something in particular and that is mostly what she eats for lunch for a while. And then she'll get tired of it and want to do something else. Renee --- On Mon, 7/7/08, sahmomof8 <sahmomof8 wrote: sahmomof8 <sahmomof8 Lunchbox ideas? Monday, July 7, 2008, 8:50 AM I know this has probably been covered here a billion times, but PLEASE can I get in one more request? I need lunchbox ideas for camp for my girls. We aren't into the " bento " thing--they will not be bringing veggie sushi, nor will I be making 100 different creative gourmet meals for them every week. NOT that that's a bad thing. It's just that we are still at the " sandwich, juice box, and a couple of snacks " stage. The girls do not do dairy, but we will do eggs. We limit soy--they have rarely had anything with tofu (but I would be willing to try things with tofu on them--seitan I am NOT familiar with at all, and I won't be experimenting just now). Salads? Pitas? Finger foods? AACK! I HATE having to think of five weeks' worth of lunchbox ideas! HEEEEELP!!! Marilyn ************ **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos. aol.com/used? ncid=aolaut00050 000000007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Drop me a line offlist and I will send you my summer lunch list I don't like to send documents to people without their permission.. Robin --- On Mon, 7/7/08, sahmomof8 <sahmomof8 wrote: sahmomof8 <sahmomof8 Lunchbox ideas? Monday, July 7, 2008, 7:50 AM I know this has probably been covered here a billion times, but PLEASE can I get in one more request? I need lunchbox ideas for camp for my girls. We aren't into the " bento " thing--they will not be bringing veggie sushi, nor will I be making 100 different creative gourmet meals for them every week. NOT that that's a bad thing. It's just that we are still at the " sandwich, juice box, and a couple of snacks " stage. The girls do not do dairy, but we will do eggs. We limit soy--they have rarely had anything with tofu (but I would be willing to try things with tofu on them--seitan I am NOT familiar with at all, and I won't be experimenting just now). Salads? Pitas? Finger foods? AACK! I HATE having to think of five weeks' worth of lunchbox ideas! HEEEEELP!!! Marilyn ************ **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos. aol.com/used? ncid=aolaut00050 000000007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Robin--I think everyone could benefit from your list, not just me. I agree with the other posters--please put it in the files section of the group, and let us know when it's there. Thanks! Marilyn **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 VERY cool blog, Jennifer! I will get back to it when I can (son's b-day today). I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your response! Marilyn **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Here is an excerpt from one of my blog posts regarding lunches: For his " entree " , I alternate between PB & J, pita bread triangles with hummus, crackers with almond butter, and " mock meat " sandwiches with Rice cheese and mustard. In the large, lidded compartment (if it doesn't contain hummus or almond butter), I usually include applesauce, banana rice pudding, or soy yogurt. In one of the smaller compartments, I usually put fresh fruit or veggies. The most common ones are grapes, raspberries, kiwi, raisins, and carrots sticks with a side of dairy-free ranch. And finally, he gets a dessert. When they go on sale, I stock up on fruit leathers (Stretch Island and Fruitabu). I also try to have a few Organic Dark Chocolate Bug Bites on hand each week. Sometimes I put in a homemade raspberry muffin or a Fauxstess Cupcake (shown here, Halloween-style!).. For a drink, he gets apple juice, soy milk, or sometimes a juice box of Kidz Dream Orange Cream Smoothie (flavored soy milk). food.chacha.com/blog/give-peas-a-chance Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 robin, can you just post your lunchbox list to the files section of the group? chandelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Id like a copy. Can you post to files on the database page robin koloms <rkoloms Monday, July 7, 2008 6:54:50 PM Re: Lunchbox ideas? Drop me a line offlist and I will send you my summer lunch list I don't like to send documents to people without their permission.. Robin --- On Mon, 7/7/08, sahmomof8 (AT) aol (DOT) com <sahmomof8 (AT) aol (DOT) com> wrote: sahmomof8 (AT) aol (DOT) com <sahmomof8 (AT) aol (DOT) com> Lunchbox ideas? @gro ups.com Monday, July 7, 2008, 7:50 AM I know this has probably been covered here a billion times, but PLEASE can I get in one more request? I need lunchbox ideas for camp for my girls. We aren't into the " bento " thing--they will not be bringing veggie sushi, nor will I be making 100 different creative gourmet meals for them every week. NOT that that's a bad thing. It's just that we are still at the " sandwich, juice box, and a couple of snacks " stage. The girls do not do dairy, but we will do eggs. We limit soy--they have rarely had anything with tofu (but I would be willing to try things with tofu on them--seitan I am NOT familiar with at all, and I won't be experimenting just now). Salads? Pitas? Finger foods? AACK! I HATE having to think of five weeks' worth of lunchbox ideas! HEEEEELP!!! Marilyn ************ **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos. aol.com/used? ncid=aolaut00050 000000007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I just posted same post. Wow !! weird chandelle' <earthmother213 Tuesday, July 8, 2008 12:05:46 PM Re: Lunchbox ideas? robin, can you just post your lunchbox list to the files section of the group? chandelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I know you said you want to limit soy, but did not say why. I am limiting soy as well but not temphe, whcih I understand is a lot " better " to eat as it's a fermented soy. You can make incredibly good sandwich spreads out of it with mayo substiute and any added veggies etc you like. my one year old even likes chunks of it plain , but not me! ~Danielle , sahmomof8 wrote: > > I know this has probably been covered here a billion times, but PLEASE can I > get in one more request? I need lunchbox ideas for camp for my girls. We > aren't into the " bento " thing--they will not be bringing veggie sushi, nor will > I be making 100 different creative gourmet meals for them every week. NOT > that that's a bad thing. It's just that we are still at the " sandwich, juice > box, and a couple of snacks " stage. > > The girls do not do dairy, but we will do eggs. We limit soy-- they have > rarely had anything with tofu (but I would be willing to try things with tofu on > them--seitan I am NOT familiar with at all, and I won't be experimenting just > now). Salads? Pitas? Finger foods? > > AACK! I HATE having to think of five weeks' worth of lunchbox ideas! > HEEEEELP!!! Marilyn > > > > **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for > fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used? ncid=aolaut00050000000007) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 It looks like it is already there... “I cook with wine; sometimes I even add it to the food.” –W. C. Fields --- On Tue, 7/8/08, chandelle' <earthmother213 wrote: chandelle' <earthmother213 Re: Lunchbox ideas? Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 11:05 AM robin, can you just post your lunchbox list to the files section of the group? chandelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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