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My children love those expensive cereal treats to go into there lunches. I have learned to make many different types. And the kids love them. Also they are cheaper and a little healthier with the less preservative in them.

- Submitted by BURGEFAMILY2006 3/13/2011 in Saving Money | 1 Comments

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Cold Lunches

My teen has decided to take her lunch to school this year but didn't want to carry a huge lunch box to hold a freezer block so we now freeze a yogurt (she likes the whips) and that keeps her lunch cold until lunchtime as well as gives her a healthy 'treat'.

- Submitted by GONE2BEACH101 3/13/2011 | 2 Comments | View Secret

Chilling Treats

when I buy fresh fruit, I always prepare it, (peel and dice) then put some in the fridge, some in serving size bags in the freezer. I use the frozen servings in lunch boxes, they keep the food cool and thaw by lunch time. For snacks, I only let them partially thaw, enough for comfortable eating.
These are expecially good for hot weather snacks or refreshers at work like construction where you need extra liquid and cooling.491

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Melons like watermelon or cantelope are great this way Use the more solid fruits as ones like oranges tend to get muchy. A great way to get vitamins, liguid, fiber, treats, healthy and cool off at the same time

- Submitted by MADYANKEE 3/13/2011 | 0 Comments | View Secret

Portion control

I can't always control the cooking in my house. So when it's a one dish meal someone else made, I use a 1 cup measuring cup. I usually add a salad or vegetable for a side. For a to go option, use the snack size gladware (they hold about 9.5 oz) for a lunch portion. Easier to put in a lunch box too.

- Submitted by CHANLSURFR 3/13/2011 | 2 Comments | View Secret

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