Mommysavers › Forums › Frugal/Simple Living › Spending Less and Saving More › Money Saving Tips: Food › Frugal Meals for Kids: Cheap Snack and Lunch Ideas
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Frugal Meals for Kids: Cheap Snack and Lunch Ideas - Page 2

post #11 of 160
8/23/09 at 7:51am
Don't buy the prepackaged juice boxes.

Send apple or grape juice in a reusable plastic container.
Reply
Reply

Featured Stories on Mommysavers

Follow us on Pinterest!
The $5 Savings Plan - Have you tried it?
Mommysavers Coupons
post #12 of 160
8/23/09 at 7:52am
Send leftovers

If they have access to a microwave go ahead and send leftovers they can heat up rather quickly.
Reply
Reply
post #13 of 160
8/23/09 at 8:04am
Invest in a thermos. I have found many at garage sales for $2-$4 or buy one new about $12. IF you use it 4 times it will pay for itself. My dd hot lunches are $3.

I heat up soup/pasta/spaghettios almost any leftovers. It takes about 5-10 minutes in the morning. I always let the food get very hot before I put it in the container.
Reply
Reply
post #14 of 160
8/23/09 at 8:16am
Don't enter me into the contest drawing as I have no interest in the prize, but one of my favorite snacks on the go for myself and for DS is yogurt or applesauce (in a reusable container) with some graham crackers for dipping.
Reply
Reply
post #15 of 160
8/23/09 at 8:24am
I make banana mini muffins instead of banana bread during the school year. They are good for breakfast, lunch and as afternoon snack.
Reply
Reply
post #16 of 160
8/23/09 at 1:16pm
Don't buy the peanut butter Ritz. Just take store brand crackers and add your own peanut butter.
Reply
Reply
post #17 of 160
8/23/09 at 1:20pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarah M. View Post

Don't enter me into the contest drawing as I have no interest in the prize, but one of my favorite snacks on the go for myself and for DS is yogurt or applesauce (in a reusable container) with some graham crackers for dipping.

Ok

Thanks for participating !
Reply
Reply
post #18 of 160
8/23/09 at 1:32pm
Deli rolls

-Spread some honey mustard on a piece of ham or turkey. Roll it up with a piece of string cheese and a pickle if they like them. Secure with toothpicks.
Reply
Reply
post #19 of 160
8/23/09 at 1:32pm
Fruit kabobs

-Place cut up grapes, blueberries, raspberries, etc on toothpicks.
Reply
Reply
post #20 of 160
8/23/09 at 1:34pm
Ranch dip and vegetables

-Kids love anything they can dip. Send some ranch dressing in a reusuable plastic container. Send along small carrots, broccoli, or cauliflower if they will eat it.
Reply
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Money Saving Tips: Food

Featured Stories on Mommysavers

Follow us on Pinterest!
The $5 Savings Plan - Have you tried it?
Mommysavers Coupons
Mommysavers › Forums › Frugal/Simple Living › Spending Less and Saving More › Money Saving Tips: Food › Frugal Meals for Kids: Cheap Snack and Lunch Ideas