Memories of this summer - my hydrangeas in full bloom.

Posted on September 3rd, 2008 by Char
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Happy Labor Day! It just dawned on me that even though we all have a day off today, it is still Monday and that means I need to get ready for the week ahead.

• Monday - Grilled bratwursts, sauerkraut, steamed veggies
• Tuesday - Driving the sports shuttle (swim, gym and an ice hockey game) - we will be grabbing semi-healthy dinner out
• Wednesday - Homemade, kid-made chicken pot pies, fruit crisps for dessert
• Thursday - Chili in the slow cooker, corn bread, veggies and dip
• Friday - Pepperoni bread, tossed salad

What’s on your menu this week? Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie is the ring leader for this fabulous weekly routine and she always has great recipes herself, plus you can find hundreds of additional menus from all of the participants for the week.

Posted on September 1st, 2008 by Char
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My daughters love apples with peanut butter for lunch - it is one of the few protein sources I can get my ultra picky 9 year to eat at lunch time - but how do you keep the apple slices from getting brown?

Check out this technique:

Using an Apple Corer and Divider, cut down 7/8 of the way through the apple. Remove the slicer and reform the apple so it looks “whole” again. Pack in a sealed baggie or container. When your child opens it up at lunch, the apple will still appear fresh and will not have browned.

Need more great lunch box ideas? Check out my posts on 21 Healthy Snack and Lunch Box Ideas and 20 Healthy Fall Fruits and Vegetables.

Posted on August 26th, 2008 by Char
Filed under: It Works For Me, Nutrition | 2 Comments »