Parents have plenty of daily challenges when it comes to children and school. There are homework dilemmas, laundry overload and of course, the ever-ending struggle to spice up the hum-drum lunch box meals. How does a parent add excitement to the lunchbox and ensure their child is eating the contents as well. According to Jorj Morgan, author of At Home in the Kitchen
and mother of three, the eye appeal of the dish is as important as the nutrition. If it looks good - it tastes better!! Here are a few of her suggestions:Circle SandwichesMake your child's favorite sandwich and cut it into interesting shapes. Create circles on Monday, triangles on Tuesday and maybe diamond shapes on Wednesday. What a fun learning experience especially when after awhile you "forget" and make a triangle sandwich on Friday?!
Wrap It UpRoll your child's favorite combination of cheeses, turkey or veggies in a tortilla shell. A peanut butter and jelly wrap is a blast.
Unpack A SurprisePlace a fresh flower, a brightly colored bandana for a placemat, a special sticker, or just an "I Love You" post-it-note in his lunchbox. Your child will have a special reason to unpack his lunch everyday!
Jorj Morgan is the author of
At Home in the Kitchen and lifestyle director for
BlueSuitMom.com.
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