How much jewelry will I sell at a craft fair?

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CuriousCat

I'm going to a well-established craft fair, but it is my first time selling. I have necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.

Do you have any advice on how many items I should bring? Also, how much can I except to sell?
Specifically, what would be considered a lot of pieces to bring/sell?

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bring ALL your stuff...a packed booth gives more choices (basically a numbers game)...how much u sell will depend on a few thing

originality
materials used/quality
pricing
how much competition at the show
and your display

merchandising your jewelry:
you can use some heavy card stock and a hole punch to hold your jewelry
your name of course should be represented on the card....OR you can tie a ribbon or raffia around each piece with you name

selling:
make sure you are interactive with you potential customers (grab the hand mirror....help with the clasps).....If you used sterling silver, swarovskis, semi-precious gems...make sure you state that...I have found that having kiddie stuff helps sales (the kids come in and mom follows)

as far as pricing:
bring some signs that say 25% off, and if things are not going well USE THEM...it is not that much of a loss, and u will be a goddess for sale prices

general stuff for display:
first for YOU,...pack a lunch and beverages... and have shelter from the sun/wind/rain..make sure to have business cards or contact information and a email sign-up sheet with your future show dates...for your display...if a tent, make it so they have to walk in...i usually have a candy dish and fresh flowers for ambiance...your display is best if done vertically....there are many creative ways to display...even tree branches work...make sure you have a table cloth....i have also found that a HIGH directors chair is best AND elevate your table so people are not straining to see items....display your name big and bold!....and make sure you are wearing/using the products......bring a tote that has..pens staples..scissors...tape..hand mirror....gift bags...receipt book....calculator..glue... painted rocks or paper weights.....anything needed to fix anything last minute...and a change box WITH CHANGE..lol... a waitress apron works too...an intriguing booth will draw in the customers...

Any Q's feel free to contact me!
good luck

Where can I find a tote bag for school?

Luckucharm

Where can I find a big tote that can hold books and other requirements for school? Please no website, just stores that i can visit. Please answer. Thank you!:)

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Geez, way to leave this broad 'n' wide open :P

I mean, the tote is just about one of the most common types of bag, especially since a lot of places make promotional totes for not just stores, but also art venues, museums, etc. So you should really add more details if you want a more specific answer.

Generally though, all totes should be able to hold school stuff, unless you have absolutely looooads. That's because like the name implies, totes are meant to carry (or 'tote') stuff around. They are not typically a wallet-keys-and-phone kind of bag - if they are, they are usually specifically labelled as such with a qualifier, like 'mini tote' or 'tiny tote' etc. They are typically big enough for at least A4 size - that's the size of your basic sheet of printer or copier paper - and you should fully expect to be able to fit at least a binder and a couple of books around an inch thick, plus a small pencil case (about half a dozen pens), a small wallet and phone, or a water bottle (the small knd though).

However, if you have more than that, it's not a good idea to carry it around on one shoulder all day. Really; I'm not being a nerd - it seriously IS unhealthy, and while I would say that a tote is usually much better looking (nicer backpacks are usually expensive, stupidly hard to find, and sometimes both), the legacy that carrying too much weight unevenly is going to leave behind is not worth the better looks. Unfortunately, schools are doing very little to educate students (and for younger kids, parents) about this issue - heck, they even compound the problem by making unreasonable demands like asking for a binder for each topic! But that doesn't mean you have to put up with that misinformation and not do the best for yourself.

So try to reduce the weight as much as possible: only pack what you need for that day, leaving all other notes and books at home or in your locker (it takes a bit of planning, but on the plus side it only takes a few weeks to make it second nature); make notes on loose leaf paper and take them to school in a folder, leaving the binder at home or in the locker. Make better use of your locker: keep all your extras there (eg lunch, makeup bag, gym gear/spare clothes, rain gear) since you can just grab them as they are needed (just keep a lip product and maybe a small mirror with you, both of which should fit in with your pens or your wallet), and try to plan as many locker runs as possible during the day, so you only have to carry the books for one subject or period if possible. If any of your classrooms has seating in pairs, try to see if the other person is amenable to sharing book-carrying duties, so you don't both have to haul the book with you every time.

good luck!

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Can I store a bottle with express milk in an insulated nappy bag for a few hours?

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ked.08

I would love to be able to take a bottle with expressed milk to the shops or when we are going somewhere that breastfeeding is a little akward. Can I store the bottle in one of those insulated bottle bags? Can I maybe take the frozen breast milk bags and sterilised bottles and heat when needed? I am not sure how long I can keep it out of the freezer before it is ruined. Thanks :-)

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Yes, you can do this.

Freshly expressed breast milk can be left out at room temperature for at least six hours.

Frozen breast milk can be stored in the fridge for 24 hours once it's thawed. Frozen milk loses some of its immune properties and isn't as resilient to bacterial growth as fresh milk is. It would be fine to tote it along in a small insulated bag (like a lunch kit) with an ice pack to prevent it from thawing too quickly. For both of my kids, I've also brought along a thermos of hot water to heat bottles in once they were ready to eat.

Refer to this chart and the accompanying article - it will help you figure out how to store and transport your milk:
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/2/T026900.asp#T026901

Good luck!

What's the best water bottle for a kid's lunch box?

rainwriter

I've been out of the loop for a while. Are Siggs still a big deal or have they been passed up? It seems like most water bottles we find end up with a slow drip when on their sides after just a few uses.

Answer
Ha! You've come to the right place, I happen to be anal about water bottles and have been on a big campaign to find a water bottle that a) is leak proof, b) is thermal and c) the kids can actually open by themselves.

I love the contigo stainless steel ones.
http://www.gocontigo.com/autoseal-stainless-steel-kids-cup.html

S'well also makes insulated leak-proof bottles for kids, but I'm not sure how easy they would be to open. I actually e-mailed the company to ask if their bottles are leak PROOF and they are.
https://store.swellbottle.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TWB

Kleen Kanteen makes good ones but the sport bottles are not leak proof, they even say that on their website.

My kids are 3 and 6 and wouldn't be able to easily open a bottle that has to be screwed on and off, so we chose contigo. They've been shoved in back packs, dance bags, gym bags, lunch bags, and never leaked.

EDIT- Apparently we have a water-bottle-hater in our midst, LOL! Lots of thumbs downs!

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Would girls accept thongs on their boyfriends?

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NONAME

I wear something that considered gay to wear. I am in high school. Most people from the other sex wear them, but they are made for guys also. Is it bad for a guy to wear thongs? They are very comfortable and supportive than any other underwear. Will people make fun of me if they accidentally see them? Is it unusual for a guy to wear?I have questioned my sex orientation also. I feel attracted to a random muscular black basketball player at lunch. If i am bi, can i get out on facebook without telling people? I want to real bad.Is it bad to watch videos that have men in thongs and speedos? I already told my mom that i wear thongs. Her opinion that most high school guys don't wear them and she laughed in the beginning. She ask me why i want to wear them. They are cozy and supportive and it is my body. She accepted it. she bought me some speedos later on, but i denied it. Why does she want me to wear something different. Is she holding her true feelings back . Why are they made anyway to don't be worn? I told her because i don't know how to do laundry so she could wash them. I told her to don't tell my dad and she agreed. I think she told him anyway. He called me speedo on purpose several days when i told my mom I have older brothers that lives with us.I wonder what they think if they figure out that i wear thongs? Is it bad to want to sag them for people to see? I sag them when i got something from the vending machine in the mornings at school. Their was a lot of girls there also. I bend over to let them see what i am wearing. Five minutes later a pass that machine and the girls said its him. I did it with a different group of girls and they just laughed when i left. I even sag these at walmart for people to see. My friends in the library saw that i sag thongs and the friend that was a guy said you wear thongs.. speedos... model in them man! I guess he likes them so that is good. The friend that was a girl who was there said " man thongs?" I guess she think it is semi hot so. several days ago, i was waiting for the school doors to open in the morning. their is a handful amount of people that was waiting their. When the doors open, i grab my bag and rise my back. They saw my thong i bet because when i got into the door, i herd a girl talking to her friend "disguesting" are they talking about the thongs? I herd a couple comment about thongs and i think they were not trying to talk about my thong but i dont know. I think the guy ask his girl friend that she wear thongs or ask what is their opinion. I pass a lot of people and a lot of people pass me so. Their was some college girls walking around the park. They were talking before a walked past them and they stayed quiet when i pass them. Was it possible that they were taking pictures. When i pass them they looked at me when i am at their side.. Their was a middle age women jogging and a higher middle aged women passed me. I wonder what they think? Like will they make fun of me or accept me how i amHow can i talk to them or get them to talk to me when i sag my thong? What would you do if you are in this situation when you see a guy sag them. I would want to change ot in a random bathroom at school at the end of the day to let guys see my thong. Like what will they do when they see it? Will they tell anybody? I think they are pretty amazing. I be friended my crush on facebook also. He is a pretty sweet guy. How can i talk to him? He does not know me. Like what would you do if you see a random person jogging around the park and you saw him in a red thong on and a short sleevless shirt? Why do they get made fun of like the testicale vesticale, the banana hammock, bungie spunglers, and marble bags? Why do they call them man thongs alos? I can't go back to briefs now, because they feel like boxers because i am used to those thongs so dont tell me to switch to something else. These are not my friends also so. their were like freshmen and sophomore girls. I am like a juniorI was changing for track in a restroom at school. I was still in my underwear and I was eating some jawbreakers, I stuffed like 10 of them in my mouth. I choked on them and got some water from the sink. The sink is viewable from the hallway. I am in a thong that is made for men. They herd my coughing and one girl saw it and said oh my gosh i should of taking a picture. She has friends near her also and ask her what was that! What will happen now. Do they think i am gay or i have no idea what will happen now. This is high school so. Are they unhealthy also.

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I have never heard of a guy wearing a thong except to be funny. I would think it does seem weird to the average person. But If thats who you want to be then do it. Nobody can tell you who or what to be.

Would girls accept thongs on their boyfriend? Why do people think its gay?

NONAME

I wear something that considered gay to wear. I am in high school. Most people from the other sex wear them, but they are made for guys also. Is it bad for a guy to wear thongs? They are very comfortable and supportive than any other underwear. Will people make fun of me if they accidentally see them? Is it unusual for a guy to wear?I have questioned my sex orientation also. I feel attracted to a random muscular black basketball player at lunch. If i am bi, can i get out on facebook without telling people? I want to real bad.Is it bad to watch videos that have men in thongs and speedos? I already told my mom that i wear thongs. Her opinion that most high school guys don't wear them and she laughed in the beginning. She ask me why i want to wear them. They are cozy and supportive and it is my body. She accepted it. she bought me some speedos later on, but i denied it. Why does she want me to wear something different. Is she holding her true feelings back . Why are they made anyway to don't be worn? I told her because i don't know how to do laundry so she could wash them. I told her to don't tell my dad and she agreed. I think she told him anyway. He called me speedo on purpose several days when i told my mom I have older brothers that lives with us.I wonder what they think if they figure out that i wear thongs? Is it bad to want to sag them for people to see? I sag them when i got something from the vending machine in the mornings at school. Their was a lot of girls there also. I bend over to let them see what i am wearing. Five minutes later a pass that machine and the girls said its him. I did it with a different group of girls and they just laughed when i left. I even sag these at walmart for people to see. My friends in the library saw that i sag thongs and the friend that was a guy said you wear thongs.. speedos... model in them man! I guess he likes them so that is good. The friend that was a girl who was there said " man thongs?" I guess she think it is semi hot so. several days ago, i was waiting for the school doors to open in the morning. their is a handful amount of people that was waiting their. When the doors open, i grab my bag and rise my back. They saw my thong i bet because when i got into the door, i herd a girl talking to her friend "disguesting" are they talking about the thongs? I herd a couple comment about thongs and i think they were not trying to talk about my thong but i dont know. I think the guy ask his girl friend that she wear thongs or ask what is their opinion. I pass a lot of people and a lot of people pass me so. Their was some college girls walking around the park. They were talking before a walked past them and they stayed quiet when i pass them. Was it possible that they were taking pictures. When i pass them they looked at me when i am at their side.. Their was a middle age women jogging and a higher middle aged women passed me. I wonder what they think? Like will they make fun of me or accept me how i amHow can i talk to them or get them to talk to me when i sag my thong? What would you do if you are in this situation when you see a guy sag them. I would want to change ot in a random bathroom at school at the end of the day to let guys see my thong. Like what will they do when they see it? Will they tell anybody? I think they are pretty amazing. I be friended my crush on facebook also. He is a pretty sweet guy. How can i talk to him? He does not know me. Like what would you do if you see a random person jogging around the park and you saw him in a red thong on and a short sleevless shirt? Why do they get made fun of like the testicale vesticale, the banana hammock, bungie spunglers, and marble bags? Why do they call them man thongs alos? I can't go back to briefs now, because they feel like boxers because i am used to those thongs so dont tell me to switch to something else. These are not my friends also so. their were like freshmen and sophomore girls. I am like a juniorI was changing for track in a restroom at school. I was still in my underwear and I was eating some jawbreakers, I stuffed like 10 of them in my mouth. I choked on them and got some water from the sink. The sink is viewable from the hallway. I am in a thong that is made for men. They herd my coughing and one girl saw it and said oh my gosh i should of taking a picture. She has friends near her also and ask her what was that! What will happen now. Do they think i am gay or i have no idea what will happen now. This is high school so. Are they unhealthy also.

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wow you really really care what other think , if you are gay u shouldnt worry about what others think , just make sure your happy with who u are and if ur embarrassed about people talking about/ seeing your thongs and stuff you shouldnt wear them to school

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How long can milk stay out before going bad?

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pooshy88

I like my protein shakes with milk so I was thinking about mixing my protein and milk before i leave the house and drink it about 2-3 hrs later. It will be in a lunch bag with one of those blue ice cubes. I just dont think it will provide the temperature needed for the milk to stay good.

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I think you'll be fine since you have it on an ice pack.

Technically, once dairy products rise above 40 degrees (F), bacterial growth 'could' occur. The warmer it is, the more likely.

You could just use a insulated thermos. That keeps things hot or cold for several hours.

I was wondering where I could find this product?

cricket061

It is a tupperware/ baking dish container. It keeps what ever food in it either hot or cold. It made of the same material as those insulated lunch boxes. It is either square or rectangle and zippers around the outside?

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i know pyrex makes a covered cassarole dish that will stay hot or cool in the insulated bag it comes with and u can find them at wal-mart , target, e-bay where ever... and it is prob less expensive than tuperware

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Why do people make fun of man thongs?

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NONAME

I wear something that considered gay to wear. I am in high school. Most people from the other sex wear them, but they are made for guys also. Is it bad for a guy to wear thongs? They are very comfortable and supportive than any other underwear. Will people make fun of me if they accidentally see them? Is it unusual for a guy to wear?I have questioned my sex orientation also. I feel attracted to a random muscular black basketball player at lunch. If i am bi, can i get out on facebook without telling people? I want to real bad.Is it bad to watch videos that have men in thongs and speedos? I already told my mom that i wear thongs. Her opinion that most high school guys don't wear them and she laughed in the beginning. She ask me why i want to wear them. They are cozy and supportive and it is my body. She accepted it. she bought me some speedos later on, but i denied it. Why does she want me to wear something different. Is she holding her true feelings back . Why are they made anyway to don't be worn? I told her because i don't know how to do laundry so she could wash them. I told her to don't tell my dad and she agreed. I think she told him anyway. He called me speedo on purpose several days when i told my mom I have older brothers that lives with us.I wonder what they think if they figure out that i wear thongs? Is it bad to want to sag them for people to see? I sag them when i got something from the vending machine in the mornings at school. Their was a lot of girls there also. I bend over to let them see what i am wearing. Five minutes later a pass that machine and the girls said its him. I did it with a different group of girls and they just laughed when i left. I even sag these at walmart for people to see. My friends in the library saw that i sag thongs and the friend that was a guy said you wear thongs.. speedos... model in them man! I guess he likes them so that is good. The friend that was a girl who was there said " man thongs?" I guess she think it is semi hot so. several days ago, i was waiting for the school doors to open in the morning. their is a handful amount of people that was waiting their. When the doors open, i grab my bag and rise my back. They saw my thong i bet because when i got into the door, i herd a girl talking to her friend "disguesting" are they talking about the thongs?I think they are pretty amazing. I be friended my crush on facebook also. He is a pretty sweet guy. How can i talk to him? He does not know me.

Answer
Generally,thongs increase the sex appeal of women in their buttocks.Usually men have flat butts and it would look wierd to accentuate them.Just wear plaid short if it's not to cold.Raise your arm when trying a shirt.If they show your belly or go up higher than you please,they may be too small or may show your thong.

what would you do if you see someone sag a man thong?

NONAME

I wear something that considered gay to wear. I am in high school. Most people from the other sex wear them, but they are made for guys also. Is it bad for a guy to wear thongs? They are very comfortable and supportive than any other underwear. Will people make fun of me if they accidentally see them? Is it unusual for a guy to wear?I have questioned my sex orientation also. I feel attracted to a random muscular black basketball player at lunch. If i am bi, can i get out on facebook without telling people? I want to real bad.Is it bad to watch videos that have men in thongs and speedos? I already told my mom that i wear thongs. Her opinion that most high school guys don't wear them and she laughed in the beginning. She ask me why i want to wear them. They are cozy and supportive and it is my body. She accepted it. she bought me some speedos later on, but i denied it. Why does she want me to wear something different. Is she holding her true feelings back . Why are they made anyway to don't be worn? I told her because i don't know how to do laundry so she could wash them. I told her to don't tell my dad and she agreed. I think she told him anyway. He called me speedo on purpose several days when i told my mom I have older brothers that lives with us.I wonder what they think if they figure out that i wear thongs? Is it bad to want to sag them for people to see? I sag them when i got something from the vending machine in the mornings at school. Their was a lot of girls there also. I bend over to let them see what i am wearing. Five minutes later a pass that machine and the girls said its him. I did it with a different group of girls and they just laughed when i left. I even sag these at walmart for people to see. My friends in the library saw that i sag thongs and the friend that was a guy said you wear thongs.. speedos... model in them man! I guess he likes them so that is good. The friend that was a girl who was there said " man thongs?" I guess she think it is semi hot so. several days ago, i was waiting for the school doors to open in the morning. their is a handful amount of people that was waiting their. When the doors open, i grab my bag and rise my back. They saw my thong i bet because when i got into the door, i herd a girl talking to her friend "disguesting" are they talking about the thongs?I think they are pretty amazing. I be friended my crush on facebook also. He is a pretty sweet guy. How can i talk to him? He does not know me. Like what would you do if you see a random person jogging around the park and you saw him in a red thong on and a short sleevless shirt?

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Oh. Because you're asking a question, I'm going to be honest.

It's very...uhh, weird. Leave the thong wearing for the ladies.

Even I don't wear thongs that often, lol.

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What should I get my co-worker for her B-day? I'm broke!?

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~*Nicole*~

And that is the least of it! What do you get a person who has everything? She isnt poor if you know what I mean! I on the other hand am broke right now and have about $15-20 to get her something and I am clueless! I was going to get her some nice flowers, but after checking around, no one has anything for my price range. She always gets me gifts, so I feel like I need to get her something. She is so hard to shop for though, because like i said, she has everything! But I know it is the thought that counts, so does anyone have any ideas? Would a nice candle & card be appropriate maybe?

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you have a computer and you just borrow a burn CD disk and cover.
Then cut her a gift compilation of the type music and tunes she listens too or you think she might like like beatles or a mix of easy listening
or counntry anything she is in to you know her a bit and may have some insight into her likes and wants get it downloaded into a
file and burn a cd then use your graphics to make her a cute cut and paste flowery face cover with happy birthday to sally sue!!!!!
dont forgrt to date it and mke a short list of the tunes inside numbered 1-20 so she knows you took the time to personalize the tune selections. cool then buy a really cute little bag toss in a bag of hot chocolates like liyndts mix chocolates if you borrow the cd and case
the paper is cheap you still have 10 bucks for a gift card to a movie near her house. try it with some colored crepe paper from the dollar store where you can get the cute little gift bag too. 15 bucks or less
have fun and can be done in a hour if you write out the tune as you download in sequence to make the list for the inside.Be as artfull as you feel to make the cover take a classic cover from old christmas card and or your old birthday card cut off the words and flower right off another old used card and glue or paste them to your cover sheet
and whalaaa your a ANDY WHORHALL in pink and shell love the music cause its her favorite music if you dont know her taste its all right make a accompilation of some of the top pop hits of dance music today and say you made it especially for her and it will be the effort that will wow her sides she might even love your work and the tunes.
if not shell be able to regift it to kid niece or yhounger sister which is what most people do with gifts they done use or like but believe me she will be so wowed you took a hour to hand make her a gift and
the chocolate by lyndt will be enough to make her love the whole bag
art and all. cool
cheers
try it. a fun get the friends in the office to spice the music selection
do it on your lunch break at work with a cd and case. take it home
or send the file toyour home system and cut it b y download cool
your done after a five minute stop at the dollar store for the cutefancy bag and some crepe paper colored bright to dress up the bag so she dont see the conteents right off presto your a gem and her birthday is speciall for under 15$ cheers

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What are some packable lunch ideas, provided work doesn't have a fridge or a microwave?

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Diana

Hi! I need some ideas for lunches to pack for my fiance. His work doesn't have a fridge, nor a microwave. I want something that wouldn't go back, would still taste fine, wouldn't make a mess, can be eaten cold, and yet delicious.
Thanks!

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My spouse has the same deal no fridge or microwave.
1st. he has a Thermal lunch "bag". we keep ice packs in the freezer to rotate. We do fresh salads with meat toppings(usually grilled steak, pork or chicken) Tuna or Salmon Salad also. takes a little planning I make them up as I'm making dinner most nights. I gave him for Christmas a wide mouth (10oz) thermos for hot foods, homemade(or can) soups & chilis etc. These do have to be made in the morning. Microwave the food, heat the thermos with hot water & it will stay hot for 5 hours.
Add fresh fruit, snack bars you have a better lunch than they can buy out without spending big bucks & MUCH healthier.

what type of lunch do you send in a childs lunchbox?

ChrissyL

My daughter starts preschool and I was wondering what type of lunch you send wiht your child in a lunch box if it sits out all morning?

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You want to provide them with 5 components. 1 from each of the following groups:

Fruit- natural fruit snacks, fresh fruits, juice whatever she will eat
Vegetable- use a variety of whatever she will eat
Grain- Graham Crackers, Bread, Cereal
Protein- Cheese, Meat, Peanut Butter
Milk- White is best it helps to build strong bones and provide vitamin D

Sandwiches make an easy good combination because you can have grain in the bread, and protein in whatever you choose to make, tuna, pb & j, grilled cheese.

Invest in a good lunch bag for her that helps keep food cold or hot. If you can get one with seperate compartments for hot and cold that could be useful.

Food is safe to eat after sitting out within four hours. The quality may not be great but it is safe. Hope this helps

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What to buy for a Kindergarten going kid 's ?

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Mummyof2

Hi all,

My son will be going to school next monday ? He is going to the Montesorri school and he is 4.5 years old , what do i need to buy ( we still didnt do any shopping yet will be going tomorrow( we just came back from our vacation) , so please advice me .

And can someone tell me about montesorri way of teaching please !!

Thanks

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It depends on the school. I don't know first hand because we go to public school, but my son had to bring in glue sticks and paper towels for classroom use.

sample list
Primary Classes (Pre-K & Kindergarten)

2 "Primary" marbled composition notebooks (larger lined with top blank for picture)
3 boxes of 24-count Crayola colored pencils
2 boxes of 12-count yellow #2 pencils
4 glue sticks (2 packs)
2 containers of bleach-free disinfecting wipes
Change of clothes*
Book bag (no wheels, please)
Additional supplies requested from Girls:
3 boxes of tissues
1 box of sandwich-size Ziploc bags
2 packs of non-scrubbing sponges (4)
Additional supplies requested from Boys:
1 box of Wet Ones body wipes
1 box of gallon-size Ziploc bags
1 box of 8 washable markers
* By the first day of school, please provide a change of clothing for your child (accidents happen). Place the clothing in a large Ziploc bag with your child's name on the outside of the bag for easy access. Be sure to label each item of clothing with your child's name.

Lunch Box: If your primary child is carrying a lunch box to school each day, please include a place mat/cloth napkin inside.

I need some good gift ideas for my boyfriend. Help?

Q. I need to come up with some cute little gifts i get either get or make for my boyfriend. I am in ceramics class in my school and im sure i can make something for him there but i don't know what. I would like to give him little things every once and a while just because, also he does this sort of thing for me. If you have any good ideas please let me know. Thank you!

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my bf and I have been together for a year and 8 months... the past year has been long distance :/ that said, I've had to get creative with things I could do for him from afar lol. One of the things that he thought was pretty awesome was pretty simple but fun to make.

I took an old Bath & Body Works bottle (the round tube-y ones) that was almost empty, cleaned it out, and took off the labels. One sticker came right off, the other needed a little Goo Gone. Then I took an brown bag (like what you would throw your lunch in) and took it apart so I had a nice sized sheet of paper. I cut it out to a cool long-ish rectangle then took a few matches and singed the edges (I don't know how old you are so be careful with this part lol). I wrote a nice little love letter on the paper and curled it up and tied it with some red ribbon in a bow. Then I took some of the left over paper bag and cut a piece to write his address on, taped it on nicely, taped off the top nicely, and took it to the post office! The guy gave me a funny look but deemed it sturdy enough to mail, it only cost me like $0.73 :) or maybe it was $1.73? Either way it was cheap. Yay for poor college kids!

That might be a little too girly, but it was sweet and he loved it :) We try and send each other little things every so often and my past few things I sent weren't all that romantic, so yeah. lol.

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What is a good healthy lunch to eat while pregnant?

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tori_729

I know I can't eat lunchmeat, and tuna only twice a week. I have access to a microwave at work but I eat in my car. I also like quick prep in the morning.
Any main dish and snack ideas are needed and also what I should add farther into my pregnancy (only 5 weeks at the moment.)

Answer
my little one is now 2mo - I found that preparation was key to being able to eat healthy. Otherwise the poor dear would've been surviving on coffee, french fries, tastycakes, and prenatal vitamins! LOL.

For me, fresh fruits and veggies worked best for snacks (either prepare the night before and refrigerate, or buy pre-prep'd) they're easy grab-and-go items b/c once they're prepared, you can just put them in snack-bags or whatever so they're all ready when you have to leave in the morning. And if the snacks start getting boring, you can always dip fruits in yogurt or honey and veggies in Ranch dressing or peanut-butter. Of course, those aren't your only options! Healthy-good stuff for you and the little one!

As for the lunch-meat dilemma - as it turns out, those are fine so long as you heat them to steaming-hot. So, if you like hot ham and cheese sandwhiches, you can grill it at home if you like and microwave it at work - same with hot roast-beef sandwiches! You can still do cold, non-lunch-meat sandwiches like PB&J, but I guess that depends on if you're allergic to peanuts or not. My dad likes to make LTO, bacon, and cheese-whiz sandwhiches as an alternative - so don't be afraid to get creative with your food! Pregnancy is the perfect excuse, afterall! *grins*

If you're still leary about lunch-meat and sick of sandwiches, I found the easiest thing for me was to make a little extra food for dinner each night and save what was left over in small tupperware-style containers - those fit easily into the lunchbag in the morning and can be microwaved on "real" or paper-plates once you get to work. (apparently, it's not considered "safe" to microwave plastics/styrofoams anymore, just an FYI while you're preparing stuff)

My favorite "make more than you need" item was rice and pasta - any kind of pasta or rice, if you save just those by themselves, can later be mixed with whatever kind of sauce, veggies, meats, etc that you wish! This works great if you don't feel like eating the same thing 2 days in a row because it allows you to change things around a bit. And it's really easy because cooking is just water and pasta/rice and it doesn't go bad in the refrigerator for a pretty long time.

If that stuff doesn't work for you, most freezer sections have pre-made dishes that you can take and microwave... but be careful, they're not only expensive but tend to have a lot of additives, especially salt, that aren't good for you OR baby. The best pic of those are the ones that have frozen veggies mixed with pasta/rice... but it's really cheaper to just do it yourself and maybe just scope out the pre-frozen ones for new ideas on different combinations! :-)

And don't worry... a common misconception is that you can't "fill up" on fruits, veggies, pasta, and rice - actually, eating healthier helps your body get the nutrients it needs (not to mention the ones the BABY needs!) so it doesn't make you feel like you have to eat so much/often. Also, drink LOTS and LOTS of water - that'll help the nutrients get to where they need to go and help you keep your energy up (rather than using coffee, since cafeine is one of those controversial pregnancy items) not to mention make sure the little one has plenty to swim around in! :-)

If you need more suggestions on food - or whatever else pregnancy-wise, try www.babycenter.com They've got loads of wonderful information for pre- and post-natal... and if I remember correctly, they even have a recipe page of quick healthy meals for new parents who don't have any time... I'm sure it would apply to exhausted working pregnant ladies too!

What are the best healthy snacks for my school lunches?

Chelisa G

For the past school year I have been eating healthier and exercising more regularly. But, my family does not have very much money, so its been hard. What are some healthy snacks (other than veggies, fruits and nuts; I know those) that are good sources of protein or fiber, etc?

Answer
That is great that you are already motivated to plan and bring healthy snacks to school!
Here are some of my favorites to include in a backpack (I'm not too fancy with my lunch, as I usually don't have enough time.)

Here are my suggestions (pick 2-3 choices during the afternoon):
-String Cheese and an apple (buy flavorful varieties like Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp)
-6 oz. Low-fat/light Yogurt with frozen berries (love Yoplait Key Lime Pie and Banana Cream Pie flavors)
-1/2 cup Cottage Cheese and whole grain crackers (love 1-2% small curd)
-Celery and Hummus
-Larabars
-Corn Tortilla wrap with veggies and low-fat meat. I put a little salsa and small amount of low-fat cream cheese in mine.
-Trail Mix (whole grain cereal, dried fruit, nuts)
-Salad with snap peas, beans, sunflower seeds, grilled chicken, and any other veggies that make you happy!


Have you ever tried making smoothies? Greek yogurt is a yummy way to add protein and calcium to your snack choices.
Here's my general recipe:-
-Yoplait Greek Plain (17 grams protein per 6 oz.)
-Frozen fruit (I like blueberries, mango, cranberries)
-small amount fruit juice
-ground flax seed (fiber and omega-3's) optional...can be a more expensive item

Then I will typically either have a hardboiled egg or a handful of walnuts as a "side" dish. Make sure for all the cold items that you pack in an insulated bag with a cold pack.

What have you been typically bringing for lunches and snacks?

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How did men accessorize the necessary ingredients to be prepared for what may lie ahead ...?

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blu

... the same way women have always used a purse in the days before a bag of some sort was fashionable?
I used to use my lunch box when I was a blue collared worker.
tara-lol ....

Answer
My uncle wore a pair of overalls most of his life, many very deep pockets. He was a young man during the depression and not only had the things he needed to carry in his pockets, but would collect anything that he thought usable while out working on the farm. I always looked forward to him emptying his pockets at the end of the day just to see what he "found".

I've noticed most older men preferred shirts with at least one pocket and some refuse to wear a pocket-less shirt and such gifts are often sold at yard sales for pennies on the dollar.

Ladies, Help me get more fashionable?

Rutgers St

what colors go with a man with dark hair, brown eyes, and fairly tanned skin...like...like a shade lighter than a brown lunch bag

so far, navy blue looks good on me. Orange looks like **** on me...

Answer
Dark blue, white, black, dark brown, dark green.. anything dark/mild basically. ur cute :)

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Where can i find stylish lunch bags?

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asdhfaskdg

not just the plain old L.L.Bean ones. I was thinking like the dooney and bourke ones. any ideas?

Answer
If you want Dooney lunch boxes go to their website, unless you want them cheap.. then go to ebay! I'd check out others on ebay too! They seriously have everything!

Where can an eighth grade girl get a lunch box?

Ms. Can't

Don't say I'm too old for a lunch box. EVERYONE @ my school uses a lunchbox. I really want a nice lunchbox that's stylish. I was thinking of getting the little brown bag (the plastic one from bloomingdale's). if not idk where do get one. any suggestions?? please include links
dont say target or walmart those lunchboxes are crap. i need specific suggestions

Answer
The little brown bag is a good idea .. i love vera bradley lunch boxes i love the patterns or theres these

https://www.gigglebrushdesigns.com/proddetail.php?prod=riu_mercilunch



Vera:
http://www.verabradley.com/Site/Store/ProductDetail.aspx?sku=10612:17

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how long can salad be left at room temperature?

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saylor

I'm in college and I have a busy schedule that requires me to pack a lunch and on some days dinner. I'm trying to eat as clean as possible and I really don't want to pack a sandwich everyday. I really like salads and I was just wondering how long they would stay fresh outside a fridge? I'm going to have to keep it in my car for a few hours but I have ice packs in a insulated lunch bag. So, would having a salad sit out for a few hours be okay? I will also put dressing on it but should I stick that it another container or go ahead and pour it on there beforehand? suggestions?

Answer
No longer than two hours at room temperature (41F -135F) because mayonnaise based dressing,dairy products like cheese and even tomatoes are prone to rapid bacteria growth.

Even side from those things. Lettuce wilts and turns brown quickly if not kept sealed and cold. Your salad will also be very soggy if you put the dressing on it hours before. I would store it separate and add once you're going to eat.

*If you have an ice pack with the salad in a very small bag it should be okay. I say in a small bag or small compartment so the ice pack has an easier time of keeping the salad cold for an extended period of time.

How can I best insulate my Jeep's computer to keep it cool or heat it up quickly to see if that's what ...?

John

I have an electrical problem in my Jeep whenever it warms up. I was thinking it would make sense to either try to keep the computer cool (it's in the engine compartment) and see if the problem takes longer to appear or heat it up and see if the problem occurs faster.

Any advice on how to do either?

I was thinking about a lunch bag with some ice-packets in it to help keep it cool or a hair dryer to warm it up..

Answer
in the beginning they put all the computers in the engine compartment and they burned out left and right.
What year is that Jeep piece of shit??
Heres what you can do to check it. ( we did this test years ago when they first came out) Get a hair dryer and warm up the computer and then try to start the car.
If you can figure a way you should try to get the unit out of the engine bay and inside the cab,,like under the dash.

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How much protein, iron, fat, and fibre do I need?

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Cybele

I'm 20 years old, work out 40 minutes, 3 times a week, 5'6" 140 lbs. How much protein, iron, fat, and fibre would I need a day? I'm just not sure that I'm getting enough

Answer
You generally want 1 gram of protein for every 1 pound of lean body weight to help maintain your muscle mass. So get a bodyfat test and minus your bodyfat pounds from your total weight for your lean body mass (LBM). As you're a woman at 5'6" @ 140, I would put your bodyfat at 20% give or take, so you should consume about 110 grams of protein a day.

For the iron, take a multi-vitamin everyday with breakfast.

For fiber you need to eat veggies, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, and limited amounts of whole grain breads/buns.

Healthy fat can be taken in pills (omega 3 & 6).

If you want to lose bodyfat or just maintain a healthy weight, follow my diet:

The first things you want to eliminate from what you eat are: sugar, fried foods, and white flour. You want to eat as natural and unprocessed food as possible.

Sugar, anything with it is bad. From Coco-Crispies cereal, nearly all sodas, to a small bag a M&M's. All turn into body fat fairly quickly.

Fried foods. Chips, french fries, etc. All have very high levels of calories and fats. Cut out mayonaisse and butter while you're at it.

White flour. White breads, spahgetti, Ramen noodles, most cereals, tortillas (corn & flour).

You're going to want to eat 5-7 small meals/snacks in a day. That may seem like a lot of eating, but look at it this way. Say your lost in the woods and you need to make a fire that will last all night. Will the fire last longer throwing all the wood you've collected into the fire once or twice during the night, or if you toss a couple of logs in once every 45 minutes-hour?

Your body is pretty similar. You need to feed it a little bit every 2-3 hours to keep it burning fat. The longer you go in between meals, the more likely your body is going to store what you eat as fat. This is because your body doesn't realize that there is food everywhere in the world we live in. It still thinks your a cave-man. And cave-men didn't get to eat very often. Sometimes once every 3-5 days...starving. So our body is designed to store what we eat as fat, because fat has the most energy (calories) per pound. So, if you sleep all night, then skip breakfast and don't eat until lunch at say 11:30am...you probably haven't ate anything in 12+ hours. So, your body thinks your starving, that there is no food to eat. Then you eat a nice, greasy, calorie-loaded slice of pizza. Your body will then store most of it as fat because it thinks there is a food shortage.

Aim for 250-300 calories at each meal/snack.
Also try to eat 20-30 grams of protein at each meal. And of course, your going to want to keep even healthy carbs to a minimum (less than 80 grams a day).

The healthiest carbs are:
Yams
Oatmeal (no sugar)
Sweet Potatoes
Brown Rice

OK carbs are:
Whole-grain bread/buns/tortillas (whole-grain should be the first name on the ingredients list)
Fruits

Aside from the carbs listed above, your meals should consist of:
Chicken breast
Turkey breast
Tuna
Salmon
Egg whites
Almonds
Low-fat cheese (cottage, string cheese)
Lots of vegtables
Lots of water

You need to drink 1 gallon (128oz)minimum per day. Water is what carries the toxins and fat you burn off out of your body through your urine. It also helps keep you feeling full and does wonders for your skin. If your urine isn't clear like water, drink more.

Also, take a multi-vitamin (like Centrum).

If you were to do cardio like ride a bike or jog for 20-45 minutes everyday AND diet, you'll be several sizes smaller in no time. But remember, losing weight is 90% about what you eat, not how much you exercise.

Bodybuilders and fitness models basically eat this way. Not only is it low calorie, low carb, high in protein and natural...it controls your blood/sugar levels and how your body uses the food based on the glycemic index.

PS+ take a thermogenic fat burner also (hyrdroxycut, xenedrine, etc). Just remember to drink more water.

And have 1 cheat meal a week. Gorge yourself on a couple monster burgers, pizza, or french fries...it doesn't matter. It will taste better than it EVER has and also give your mind and body a break.

how can i lose weight in like 2 weeks?

breil

i'm not over weight i just want to lose like under 10 pounds for school. to feel comfortable with myself. my parents just bought a new treadmill how long should i go on that each day and at what speed? how to lose some pounds off the treadmill?

Answer
It depends how you eat now. If you eat white flour, sugar, fried foods, it would be quite easy.

The first things you want to eliminate from what you eat are: sugar, fried foods, and white flour. You want to eat as natural and unprocessed food as possible.

Sugar, anything with it is bad. From Coco-Crispies cereal, nearly all sodas, to a small bag a M&M's. All turn into body fat fairly quickly.

Fried foods. Chips, french fries, etc. All have very high levels of calories and fat. Cut out mayonaisse while you're at it.

White flour. White breads, spahgetti, Ramen noodles, most cereals, tortillas (corn & flour).

Your going to want to eat 5-7 small meals/snacks in a day. That may seem like a lot of eating, but look at it this way. Say your lost in the woods and you need to make a fire that will last all night. Will the fire last longer throwing all the wood you've collected into the fire once or twice during the night, or if you toss a couple of logs in once every 45 minutes-hour?

Your body is pretty similar. You need to feed it a little bit every 2-3 hours to keep it burning fat. The longer you go in between meals, the more likely your body is going to store what you eat as fat. This is because your body doesn't realize that there is food everywhere in the world we live in. It still thinks your a cave-man. And cave-men didn't get to eat very often. Sometimes once every 3-5 days...starving. So our body is designed to store what we eat as fat, because fat has the most energy (calories) per pound. So, if you sleep all night, then skip breakfast and don't eat until lunch at say 11:30am...you probably haven't ate anything in 12+ hours. So, your body thinks your starving, that there is no food to eat. Then you eat a nice, greasy, calorie-loaded slice of pizza. Your body will then store most of it as fat because it thinks there is a food shortage.

Aim for 250-300 calories at each meal/snack.
Also try to eat 20-30 grams of protein at each meal. And of course, your going to want to keep even healthy carbs to a minimum (less than 80 grams a day).

The healthiest carbs are:
Yams
Oatmeal (no sugar)
Sweet Potatoes

OK carbs are:
Whole-grain bread/buns/tortillas (whole-grain should be the first name on the ingredients list)
Fruits

Aside from the carbs listed above, your meals should consist of:
Chicken breast
Turkey breast
Tuna
Salmon
Egg whites
Almonds
Low-fat cheese (cottage, string cheese)
Lots of vegtables
Lots of water

You need to drink 1 gallon minimum per day. Water is what carries the toxins and fat you burn off out of your body through your urine. It also helps keep you feeling full and does wonders for your skin. If your urine isn't clear like water, drink more.

Also, take a multi-vitamin (like Centrum).

Hit the treadmill for 30 minutes in the morning, followed by a few sets of crunches and push ups, then aother 30 minutes on the treadmill in the early evening everyday AND diet, you'll be several sizes smaller in no time. But remember, losing weight is 90% about what you eat, not how much you exercise.

Bodybuilders and fitness models basically eat this way. Not only is it low calorie, low carb, high in protein and natural...it controls your blood/sugar levels and how your body uses the food.

Good luck!

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How can we get American children to eat healthier?

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kesey<3

More and more of America's children are gaining weight from eating non-stop junk food. Twinkies, HoHos, DingDongs, etc. All of these are leading to heart trouble. Which in the end leads to kidney failure, and even death if too serious! My question here is, why do America's children eat all this junk food if they know it is bad for you? And why can't everything prevent them from stopping? I mean seriously, food bans in schools, whole grain markets, and even the cookie monster on Sesame Street is now the vegetable monster. The 21st century is not a good place to be! And everyday immagrants come to America just to make more obese people in the future! 1,000 pounds for an adult is ridiculous! And so is a kindergartener who weighs 200 pounds! And the sad part, its so true! Its insane! More and more people are gaining weight, and this needs to come to an end!

Answer
Soon we'll be sharing the wealth with Europeans as they introduce junk food vending machines. The is one company that is actually giving away free sample of bags of chips in European schools.

Our school menus need to change. The meals are high in fat and sodium. When my son was on dialysis, he had to carry a bag lunch every day.

Add to that moms and dads who get home tired and exhausted from working all day - barely enough time to set down their bags, make dinner, help with home work, into bed and do it all over again the next day. They don't have time to struggle over whats for dinner and whose going to eat it, so they use what works - what their kids will eat.

Yes, 1000 lbs is rediculous and so is 200 lbs for a 6 year old, but keep in mind these are extremes. They are poor examples to use when trying to convince people that something needs to change.

How do we get kids to eat healthier? As parents, we need to limit the amount of "filler food": candies, sweets, sodas, chips, hotdogs, cakes, etc. I mean REALLY limit it.

We need to stop giving our kids "juice" boxes filled with high fructose corn syrup. Look at the label folks - look for 100% fruit juice!

Instead of candies and sodas, we need to offer our kids fruits to eat as filler foods between meals.

I need ideas for a Valentines Day party at church?

beckini

I am in charge of putting together a Valentine's Day party at our church. Can you help me with any fun ideas, games, or menu items?

Answer
Do you know what I honestly miss about Valentine's day, when I was in grade school? Handing out Valentines. Sitting down and writing a nice little note to every one of my classmates, putting a little red lollipop on it, and squeezing it into that tiny envelope. Then going to school the next day and gluing tiny pink and red hearts all over a crisp white lunch bag, setting it on a table, having a fun party with all of my friends, and going back home with a bag full of fun little notes and candy from all of my friends. Maybe you could do the same thing with "inspirational" valentines (I'm sure they sell them at Alpha and Omega or someplace). Just send the word out that everyone should bring an "inspirational" valentine for everyone else, maybe just get some heart shaped ink stamps and decorate all of the bags ahead of time, and people can just walk up to each other and exchange (it will encourage everyone to mingle). As for games, if the church-goers will be mostly older you could have a Valentine's bingo tournament, or perhaps a boggle, or dominoes or card game tournament, have everybody bring a dollar and the winner of the tournament will get the money. If there are a lot of smaller kids, they LOVE musical chairs, you could play christian rock music for them. If it's teens, they will want you to leave them alone as much as possible, just set out the food, clear a space, play christian rock music and supervise from afar. As for food, Valentine's is the perfect day for strawberry cupcakes, I know that some pizza places will make you heart-shaped pizzas if you request them and then maybe chicken wings and lot's of carrots and celery with bleu cheese.

You know you will probably get a LOT more answers if you post this question in the Religion & Spirituality section

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Kid friendly recipes for school lunch?

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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.

What are different ideas for packing lunches for my daughter?

Kylee Brui

My daughter just started kindergarten, and has started bring lunches to school. I never brought lunches to school, so I don't have any knowledge on different ideas.
I don't want to send her with just sandwiches, chips, carrots, ect everyday.. Any tips/ideas for different food that will stay good in her lunch bag until they eat? Thanks!

Answer
My kids take a variety of things. Sandwiches (but no peanut butter or any type of nut spread), a fun snack like cookies or chips, and a healthy snack like raisins or carrot sticks. I've also found that you can freeze yogurt or Go-gurt tubes, and pack them frozen. By lunch time, they are melted or semi-melted and still cold for the kids to eat. My daughters also like the mini cups of applesauce, single serve cups of pudding or even bags of dry cereal. A trick I use to keep things cold is to freeze the juice box and pack it frozen. Like the yogurt, it defrosts in the bag, but keeps the rest of the lunch cold. By lunch time, it's perfect to drink. I pack in an insulated, reusable lunch bag.

For sandwiches, the kids like jelly, lunch meats with cheese, grilled cheese served cold, the typical normal foods.

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How to keep my food hot?

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Q. Hi in our school they donot put stuff in the micorwave for you. I hate that so much. Also i hate cold food. So can you give me ideas to keep my food hot

Answer
thermos or insulated bag lunch or foil type or if all else fails wrap in several layers of newspaper will keep for a few hours

Is there a container that keeps food warm?

Whiteboy

I like to make myself some hot sandwiches that would be spoilt if they get cold.They don't taste as good even after i use a microwave. Is there a container to keep it in its original state as long as possible?

Answer
Look for an insulated bag or insulated lunch bag similar to the one shown here:
http://www.icydiamondtotes.com/
Be aware that most sandwiches, even if kept hot, might get soggy after a few hours.

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Universal Orlando Questions?

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bobanna93

Next week I'm going to Universal and I just had a few questions... Are there lockers/ cubbies next to the large roller coasters that you can put your stuff on just for the duration of the ride? Is there a cost for them? Then, what is the cost of the all day lockers? Also, can you pack sandwiches in an insulated lunch bag? Any other advice/tips would be great, thank you!

Answer
This is a job for---CUT 'N PASTE!
Here's what they have on outside food/drink on their website:
Acceptable items:
* Bottled water
* Small snacks that do not require heating
* Any food required for medical purposes and medicallyâindicated nutritional supplements
* Any food required for special dietary needs
* Baby food/baby formula
* Soft-sided insulated bags no larger than 8.5" wide x 6" high x 6" deep
Prohibited items:
* Picnic lunches
* Food that requires heating or refrigeration
* Alcohol and glass containers
* Hard-sided coolers
* Soft-sided coolers larger than 8.5" wide x 6" high x 6" deep
* Coolers, suitcases, and bags with wheels
Please be advised that all bags and personal items are subject to inspection.

And the lockers:

Lockers are available within each of the theme parks for guest rental for $8.00 per day, with family size lockers available at Universal Studios Florida for $10.00 per day. Guests have unlimited access to these lockers during the course of the day. Additional lockers are available at Universal's Islands of Adventure® for $2.00 per hour, with a $14.00 per day maximum.
These lockers are available at the entrance of the following attractions:
- Incredible Hulk Coaster®
- Dueling Dragons®
- Jurassic Park River Adventure®
- Revenge of the Mummy®
- Men in Black®
NOTE: The lockers at the Incredible Hulk Coaster and Dueling Dragons are free for at least the first 45 minutes (time may vary - check with the individual attractions for specific length of time).

Can I bring my own food into Universal Studios?

km

Answer
You can bring snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic) into the park. Here is the info about bringing in food straight from the Universal Orlando website:

"We offer a variety of fresh, delicious food for our guests to enjoy at restaurants and concession stands throughout our resort; however, we understand that guests may need to bring outside food and drink into our parks. Please note the following guidelines for bringing food and drink into our parks:

Acceptable items:


â¢Bottled water
â¢Small snacks that do not require heating
â¢Any food required for medical purposes and medicallyâindicated nutritional supplements
â¢Any food required for special dietary needs
â¢Baby food/baby formula
â¢Soft-sided insulated bags no larger than 8.5â wide x 6â high x 6â deep

Prohibited items:


â¢Picnic lunches
â¢Food that requires heating or refrigeration
â¢Alcohol and glass containers
â¢Hard-sided coolers
â¢Soft-sided coolers larger than 8.5â wide x 6â high x 6â deep
â¢Coolers, suitcases, and bags with wheels

Please be advised that all bags and personal items are subject to inspection."

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What advice would you give your best girlfriend if she were traveling alone for the first time?

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Holiday

If you have traveled alone before and learned from the experience what advice (besides safety first)would you give your best (girl)friend if she were heading out to the big open for the first time alone?

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Tell her to chum up with other young ladies who are also traveling alone, or at least to sit near other women in bus stations/on trains. Also, one thing I did when traveling alone at night on trains was to put a plastic bag on the inside of the door handle so that I could sleep. That way, if someone opened the door I would hear the plastic bag making that crinkling noise and I would wake up. Sometimes I'd also put a second plastic bag on the floor where someone would step on it, thereby making noise or slipping! I was a paranoid sleeper on trains, ha ha. Tell her that many women have done it before and she will be fine. I was SO scared before I left and it's a crazy thing to do, but what an amazing experience and a great chance to learn about herself and become more independent. People give me props all the time for doing it, so it's going to get her some free lunches for the rest of her life just having people want to hear about it. :)

Do they still make plastic lunch boxes with the thermos in them?

MonaLisa

I been looking for them. I went to Wal-mart, K-mart, and Target and not of these stores have the boxes. They have like lunch bags. Do you know if they still sell them and if so where I could find one? I'm in Tallahassee, Florida..

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Okay:

I have only seen them at Big Lots!! To be honest!!

I did buy mine from a Tupperware woman, okay my mother in law got it, for the woman lives near her!! I love mine!!

I say to google them or Ask.com them!! I like Ask.com, here lets see, this might take me a little time, spy sweeper is running!!
http://www.ask.com/web?qsrc=178&o=0&l=dir&dm=&q=plastic%20lunch%20boxes

Check this site and look at all the other sites listed you should be able to find what you are looking for!!

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