i have two children in elementary school and one little pre-schooler home with me. when i make sandwiches in the morning for my kids’ school lunch boxes, i also make a sandwich for my preschooler and me to share, wrap it up in foil or waxed paper and pop it in the fridge. when lunchtime rolls around, all i have to do is open the fridge and voila, henry and i can sit down and eat a sandwich. i don’t have to take the cutting board back out, find the cheese slicer, mess up another knife, etc. it’s ready!
i like to make my big kids’ sandwiches for their lunches in the morning, but this would work just as well if your evening routine includes making sandwiches for the next day’s lunch; make one for the kids and your hubby, and go ahead and include yourself and your preschooler(s) as well, even if you’re not planning to leave the house. this is also a great idea for homeschoolers. even though you’re home for lunch, make your lunches the night before or first thing in the morning and place them all ready and “packed” in the fridge. that way, when you’re all busy with your morning school work, you don’t have lunch-prep on your mind; it’s ready and waiting for you in the fridge!
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April 3, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Thanks for the special hint for homeschoolers Julie! We do make lunches ahead on field trip days as that cuts down on the amount of “things to get done” on the morning of but I’ve never thought to do it on a regular routine day.
I love getting new ideas – thanks.
May 5, 2008 at 1:32 am
Your tips for meals are great. I have a family of seven so meal planning is a challenge to say the least. Your ideas are simple but sound tasty and that is key my household.
Great job! I really look forward to seeing more from you.
By the way, just ordered your dvd/notebook and can’t wait to get started on it.
thx.