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Sandwich roll ups are sturdy lunchbox favorites and can take on many forms. For instance an easy lunch for kid may include deli rolls made by spreading thin slices of salami with a little mustard. Add a strip of cheese and a pickle spear. Roll up. Secure with a toothpicks. Or spread slices of ham with cream cheese. Roll up and eat as is or slice into 1-inch spirals.
Another easy lunch for children is to make a miniature submarine sandwich out of a hot dog bun. Use pepperoni slices and other favorite meats. Slice regular sized deli meat into thin strips. Add cheese and shredded lettuce. Pack a small container of salad dressing to pour on top at lunchtime.
Instead of paying top dollar for a boxed lunch of meat, cheese, crackers, a treat and a sugar based beverage with little to no nutritional value, be creative and encourage your children make their own. The best way to interest your child in making his own "lunchables" is to encourage him to select both the multi-functional container and the ingredients. What kinds of deli meat, cheese and crackers does he prefer? When shopping for groceries ask that your deli meat be sliced thick instead of shaved or regular slices. If your child doesn’t like the idea of square deli meats use a round cookie cutter or a drinking glass to cut out meat and cheese circles.
Encourage your child to pack milk or juice boxes instead of soda or flavored beverages. Maybe you can compromise on the ‘treat’ by offering a dried fruit or cereal mix with a few M&M’s or even purchase some ‘treat size’ chocolate bars and keep them on hand for those special days when homemade "lunchables" will be on the easy lunch for kid menu.
If you want your child to eat up his lunch look at what he favors at the dinner table. You’d be surprised at what foods he may enjoy cold.
Your child may be the envy of his classmates when he brings cold spaghetti, tacos and nachos!
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School lunches have come a long way over the years. When your child brings lunch from home, the options are wide open. With an insulated lunch sack and some imagination, the sky's the limit! Stop by our deli and take a look at some of the choices.
