The day's finally come. With excitement and great sadness, our lives have entered a new dimension. Once my baby put her foot on that first step, she rode out of my life (until 2:40 p.m.) on a big yellow school bus. It's the beginning of 13 years of first days back to school. Will she have a good time? Will she learn a lot? Will she make new friends? Will she be scared? Will she remember I still love her? Of course, she will, because I've put a little love in her lunch box.
It doesn't take much to say "I love you" in their lunch boxes, lunch bags or brown bags. Here are a few ideas just for you:
Adding a little note or photo will do the trick.
Make sure it isn't so small they'll miss it, but not too large so that their classmates won't laugh at them. Photographs work good, too. Pictures of your child at an event having fun or them with the family pet, all say love.
Another way to show your love is in the presentation of what's in the lunch box.
Cookie cutters are not just for sugar cookies anymore. Use them to make creatively shaped sandwiches. Even the meat or cheese can be cut in this manner, as well. I've also used them to cut shapes from banana bread. Other quick or sweet breads will work, too. Use colorful (rose, purple, yellow, green and so on) plastic wrap to wrap the food. Colorful napkins add a nice touch.
Any child will feel special when you bake for them.
Here are just some of the goods I plan to add to my daughter's lunch box:- Bread
Whether it's from scratch or a machine, it's still made with love. - Brownies
Nothing beats chocolate and brownies are the best way to get it. - Cake Mix Cookies
There's a tremendous variety of flavors that can be made with this recipe. - Golden Treasure Cookies
Your child will feel treasured with these cookies made with chunks of chocolate and lots of brown sugar. - Granola Bars
These are a healthy and very satisfying treat for any lunch box. - Peanut Butter Cookies
These are my favorite mood food cookies. - Brown Sugar Shortbread
These a great little treat for the little ones in your life.
