What to pack for an outdoor lunch at the park w/ a 3 and 4 yr old?

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Red

As soon as it gets warmer (and less snowy/muddy) out, I want to take my 3 and 4 year old to the park a lot. I want to be able to stay there for a few hours and to be able to have lunch there.



I know I should pack plenty of water bottles to keep them hydrated. But what kinds of food should I pack? I can always buy an insulated lunch bag.


I was just hoping for some really good ideas....


Thanks.

Answer
With the distraction of the park kids might not be too willing for a very long sit down lunch. I would pack lots of finger foods like carrots, crackers, maybe some PB and J sandwiches cut into quarters.

If you are planning a longer visit make sure you scoop out the restroom situation first thing.

Sounds like fun - wish I could join you.

EDIT: OPPPSSS what a difference a couple of letters can make - I meant SCOPE out, (as in find, locate, know where they are) not scoop - that would be gross LOL - sorry

Kid friendly recipes for school lunch?

Bunny

What are some kid friendly recipes that I could use for my children's lunch boxes? Example Macaroni/pasta salad. I am a picky eater but my children are not. So when it comes to things like macaroni salad I know it has all kinds of veggies which is what I want my kids to have, but have no idea how to make it or what goes in it cuz I don't eat that stuff myself. Although I don't eat some things I still encourage my kids to eat them. This is the first year that we are actually sending them to school with their own lunch. I don't want to send them with pb&j all year and could really use some ideas/ suggestions. I do not mind cooking if I need to. They are not allowed to use a microwave at school, because they are in elementary school. So it goes in the insulated lunch boxes/bags. Thanks in advance to all who help. It is all appreciated.

Answer
Sandwiches (or mix that up and do wraps,crackers and let them dip or stack the sandwich filling)
-Cheese (like Colby Jack)
-Ham
-Turkey
-Chicken Salad (mine prefer their grapes to the side)
-Egg Salad
-Tuna Salad
-Hamburger on bread with cheese,lettuce and pickles
-Brie and Pears
-Grilled Chicken and Mangoes
-BLT
-Roasted Turkey with Cranberries
-Ricotta Cheese & Strawberries

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Salads

-Pizza Pasta Salad ; just leave out or sub what they won't eat.
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/pizza-salad-ii/

-Berry Summer Salad
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/berry-delicious-summer-salad-10000001079869/

-Cobb Salad
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/potato-cobb-salad-10000000451474/

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Homemade Lunchables ;

-Pizza ; flat bread,sauce,cheese,pepperoni,bell peppers,mushrooms or whatever else they will eat on pizza.

-Cracker Stackers ; Turkey and/or Ham,Cheese. Then on the side you could do carrots and then an apple or something.

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Breakfast
-Pancakes and fruit topping with syrup. (Just make sure they're fine with it cold I guess)


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Go Asian with cold chicken lettuce wraps
http://www.food.com/recipe/cold-chicken-lettuce-wraps-426004
^Just leave out or sub nuts if they can't bring those to school.

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