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Lunch Boxes – Beating the Blahs

After awhile, packing the same ole’ peanut butter and jelly sandwich on regular bread may get a little boring.

Every once in awhile, why not spice things up?

All I am talking about is a simple switcher-oo of the kind of bread being used!

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How about using pita bread?

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Or a wrap?

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You must check out these adorable PB&J sushi sandwiches!

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Mix it up by using waffles.

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Mini bagels are super fun.

Happy Buddies like small things.

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And then there are hot dog buns.

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I am always up for an English Muffin.

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Crackers just make me happy.

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You could also use a piece of whole wheat and a piece of white bread to make this jazzed up sandwich.

So cute.  So simple.

Go ahead and add some pizzazz to the PB&J!

Happy Beating the Blahs-ing! 🙂

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Julie Brasington is a Preschool Director, wife of a South Florida Worship Pastor and mom of 3 boys. She writes at Happy Home Fairy where you can find easy craft ideas, FREE printables, simple recipes, holiday fun, thoughts on raising kids, and encouragement for moms.

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  1. Tara

    September 8, 2011 at 8:46 am

    The bento boxes are cute and all but I have two questions. 1. How on earth do you get enough food to fill a 10 year old boy in one of those tiny boxes? 2. How on earth do you get the cute to survive a backpack and make it out cute on the other side? 3. Does cutting the veg up into cute little shapes REALLY encourage the kids to eat it? (Okay, I guess I have three questions!) I think my kids would say, “blech, veg”; not “oh man, what a cute little star, let me eat that. What? It’s veg? Who knew??? Man, I’m glad I tried that!”

    Of course, I have three boys (grades 1, 2 and 6) and I don’t really think they’d go for the cute anyway. My girl may next year when she starts K though!

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  2. Jerri

    September 9, 2011 at 1:26 am

    Such great ideas! I’d like to invite you to link up at my Friday Favorites party!

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  3. michelle

    September 9, 2011 at 9:43 am

    love the ideas! especially the pbnj rolls….my kids have peanut butter allergy, but maybe i can do this with some other spreads….thanks!!

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  4. Erin @ Making Memories

    September 9, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    What great ideas! My kids would love the pb and j sushi =o)

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  5. Suzanne

    September 12, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    You make lunch look fun! I’m thinking I should invest in some of those silicon baking cups. They up the cute factor tremendously and since adults are known to eat with their eyes, I bet kids do even more so.

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    • missysky1

      July 4, 2012 at 7:57 am

      I just saw them at the dollar store! (just incase little ones throw them away… Not a big deal!)

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  6. getSNAZZY.com - Jessica Smith

    September 12, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    I love fun lunch ideas. The waffle and sushi rolls are my favorite Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Katie

    September 13, 2011 at 8:51 am

    love Love LOOOOOVING all the lunchbox ideas!!!! Thank you SOOO much!!! Mrs. Swanson actually called our lunches “works of art” 😉 hee-hee You are WONDERFUL Julie!!!! xoxoxo

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  8. Andrea F

    September 13, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    Great ideas! I made a wafflewich last week w/ PB & Honey, cut it into 3 concentric circles then cut in half to make a 6 piece sort of puzzle. It was very well loved by my 4 & 5 yr olds.

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      September 14, 2011 at 2:57 pm

      Andrea, that sounds so fun!!!

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I grieve not being able to hear the sound of delight in her voice when we talked. She always called me her little Songbird. Her laugh was like tinkling bells. She taught me so much about loving God and loving others and living in quiet, faithful excellence for His glory. 🙌🏻

I’m just so thankful that her legacy lives on in my own mom and her 5 siblings and their families! Truly one of a kind people, living for God, faithfully and in His strength, day in and day out. 💛

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They grow best when it’s hot. ☀️ (Jeremiah 17:8)

They produce good fruit to be a blessing to others. 🥥 (Galatians 5:22-23)

They point straight up to heaven, reminding us of the goal. ⬆️ (Philippians 3:20)

Their branches are symbolic of victory. 🌿 (John 12, Revelation 7)

Go and be like a palm tree today! 🏝️🙌🏻🤩

“The righteous will flourish like the palm tree…” Psalm 92:12
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Everyone brings something for the baby… but don’t forget about the mama! 🤍

Someone made me an “after-birth basket” when I had my last baby, and I still remember how loved and cared for it made me feel. So now I love doing the same for other new mamas. 🥹

A few favorite snacks, a magazine, a cute hair clip, pads for postpartum bleeding + nursing, lip oil, a fun drink… just little things to make those first days at home a tiny bit more comfortable.

But my FAVORITE part? 🥹 A printed and framed photo of their brand-new family with the new baby. 🤍

Because in a season when so much attention (rightfully!) goes to that precious new little one, sometimes mama needs a little reminder:

We see you, too. We’re celebrating you, too! Here are some diapers for you, too. 😂

Such a simple gift. Such a sweet way to love on a new mom! 🩷🩵🩷

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Everyone brings something for the baby… but don’t forget about the mama! 🤍 Someone made me an “after-birth basket” when I had my last baby, and I still remember how loved and cared for it made me feel. So now I love doing the same for other new mamas. 🥹 A few favorite snacks, a magazine, a cute hair clip, pads for postpartum bleeding + nursing, lip oil, a fun drink… just little things to make those first days at home a tiny bit more comfortable. But my FAVORITE part? 🥹 A printed and framed photo of their brand-new family with the new baby. 🤍 Because in a season when so much attention (rightfully!) goes to that precious new little one, sometimes mama needs a little reminder: We see you, too. We’re celebrating you, too! Here are some diapers for you, too. 😂 Such a simple gift. Such a sweet way to love on a new mom! 🩷🩵🩷 #AfterBirthBasket #PostpartumCare #NewMomGift #NewMama #PostpartumSupport
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The Queen was welcomed to Heaven today. ❤️‍🩹

There are no words to adequately express what earth lost this morning. She was selfless, loving, kind, fun, glamorous, hard-working, positive, faithful, and so strong - right up to the end. 🤍

I grieve not being able to hear the sound of delight in her voice when we talked. She always called me her little Songbird. Her laugh was like tinkling bells. She taught me so much about loving God and loving others and living in quiet, faithful excellence for His glory. 🙌🏻

I’m just so thankful that her legacy lives on in my own mom and her 5 siblings and their families! Truly one of a kind people, living for God, faithfully and in His strength, day in and day out. 💛

Mom-Mom! I love you so much. I will miss you so much. I can’t wait to see you again. 🕊️

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.”
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The Queen was welcomed to Heaven today. ❤️‍🩹 There are no words to adequately express what earth lost this morning. She was selfless, loving, kind, fun, glamorous, hard-working, positive, faithful, and so strong - right up to the end. 🤍 I grieve not being able to hear the sound of delight in her voice when we talked. She always called me her little Songbird. Her laugh was like tinkling bells. She taught me so much about loving God and loving others and living in quiet, faithful excellence for His glory. 🙌🏻 I’m just so thankful that her legacy lives on in my own mom and her 5 siblings and their families! Truly one of a kind people, living for God, faithfully and in His strength, day in and day out. 💛 Mom-Mom! I love you so much. I will miss you so much. I can’t wait to see you again. 🕊️ “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭116‬:‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬
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Summer no’s >>

🔕Wake up alarms
🚫Stress
🔥Hair tools

Summer yes-es! >>

☀️Tanned skin
💜Time with family
🚮Purge the house

…and then drive around with donations in my car until next summer! 😆

Summer, please don’t ever end! 🫶🏻
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Summer no’s >> 🔕Wake up alarms 🚫Stress 🔥Hair tools Summer yes-es! >> ☀️Tanned skin 💜Time with family 🚮Purge the house …and then drive around with donations in my car until next summer! 😆 Summer, please don’t ever end! 🫶🏻
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🌴 I love palm trees. 🌴 

They don’t break in storms - they bend *with* the storm. ⛈️ (John 16:33)

They stay green all year round. 💚 (Psalm 92:14)

They grow best when it’s hot. ☀️ (Jeremiah 17:8)

They produce good fruit to be a blessing to others. 🥥 (Galatians 5:22-23)

They point straight up to heaven, reminding us of the goal. ⬆️ (Philippians 3:20)

Their branches are symbolic of victory. 🌿 (John 12, Revelation 7)

Go and be like a palm tree today! 🏝️🙌🏻🤩

“The righteous will flourish like the palm tree…” Psalm 92:12
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🌴 I love palm trees. 🌴 They don’t break in storms - they bend *with* the storm. ⛈️ (John 16:33) They stay green all year round. 💚 (Psalm 92:14) They grow best when it’s hot. ☀️ (Jeremiah 17:8) They produce good fruit to be a blessing to others. 🥥 (Galatians 5:22-23) They point straight up to heaven, reminding us of the goal. ⬆️ (Philippians 3:20) Their branches are symbolic of victory. 🌿 (John 12, Revelation 7) Go and be like a palm tree today! 🏝️🙌🏻🤩 “The righteous will flourish like the palm tree…” Psalm 92:12
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☀️Annual happy place week!☀️

The boys are trying to shoot me with water guns while I sit by the pool. The moon is a sweet bright spot in the night sky. A couple just rode by on the Broadwalk with music and extravagant lights on their bikes. The wind is gently moving the palm tree branches. Zion has a case of late night giggles. Noah is eating 3 scoops of ice cream from the Ben and Jerry’s shop and I am wishing this night will never end!

Thank you for another magical week, Hollywood. 🫶🏻 We will be counting down the days until next year!

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☀️Annual happy place week!☀️ The boys are trying to shoot me with water guns while I sit by the pool. The moon is a sweet bright spot in the night sky. A couple just rode by on the Broadwalk with music and extravagant lights on their bikes. The wind is gently moving the palm tree branches. Zion has a case of late night giggles. Noah is eating 3 scoops of ice cream from the Ben and Jerry’s shop and I am wishing this night will never end! Thank you for another magical week, Hollywood. 🫶🏻 We will be counting down the days until next year! 🌴☀️💕🌴☀️💕🌴☀️💕🌴
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One of these amazing boys made me a thoughtful card and gave me a small box of chocolates.

One of these amazing boys made me a special edition of his homemade comic strips in honor of Mother’s Day.

And one of these amazing boys patted my stomach during the sermon at church and whispered, “I think there’s a baby in there.”

😂🫠😂🫠😂

Happy Mother’s Day! 

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One of these amazing boys made me a thoughtful card and gave me a small box of chocolates. One of these amazing boys made me a special edition of his homemade comic strips in honor of Mother’s Day. And one of these amazing boys patted my stomach during the sermon at church and whispered, “I think there’s a baby in there.” 😂🫠😂🫠😂 Happy Mother’s Day! 💕🫶🏻🌷💕🫶🏻🌷
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