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Back to School Lunch Box Ideas

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We can’t believe that Summer is over and the boys are headed back to school for the Fall! Now we’re back to packing lunches and chasing the school bus. In honor of the first day of school, we’re sharing four yummy packed lunch ideas for when you’re stumped on what to send your kiddo to school with. These lunch combinations have fruits, veggies, and protein to give your little ones the nutrition and energy to tackle the day without sacrificing taste.

Back to School Packed Lunch Ideas | Vicky BaroneDoes your little one like hard boiled eggs? Add packets of salt and pepper to spice it up, or chop it up into egg salad with a little mayo. These zucchini mini muffins are made with bananas instead of sugar, and have some chia seeds thrown in!

Back to School Packed Lunch Ideas | Vicky BaroneBite-sized turkey and cheese roll ups with some sneaky spinach are sure to be a hit. We love this popcorn for a healthier option. Add some hummus for cucumber dipping!

Back to School Packed Lunch Ideas | Vicky BaroneQuick quesadillas are a great way to make a packed lunch more exciting. Add some salsa or sour cream for dipping! Chopped avocado and a lime wedge makes a DIY guacamole!

Back to School Packed Lunch Ideas | Vicky BaroneMy boys LOVE peas, so it’s no problem getting them to scarf this lunch down. How cute are these little club sandwiches? We just made a triple-decker turkey and cheese sandwich and cut it into squares. Colorful toothpicks add some flair and an apple with almond butter is almost dessert-like to round out the meal.

Here are the lunch boxes I use, pictured above. They make packing lunches SO easy, especially the night before! They help keep all the food separate and fresh and they’re dishwasher safe.

If you liked this post, we have a whole new set of lunch box ideas right here!

Happy First Day of School!!

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Parties and Events Recipes Things I Love

Football-Shaped Superbowl Food

We saw this football cheese plate on Babble and thought it was too cute not to re-create. Now we’re thinking every cheese plate should be shaped like something…right?

With the Superbowl less than two weeks away, it’s time to start thinking about all the delicious game-day food we’re going to eat! Click on the links below to see some of our other favorite football-shaped snacks.

Superbowl Cheese Plate and Other Football Shaped Food | Vicky Barone1. Pizza | 2. Strawberries
3. Pretzels | 4. Deviled Eggs
5. Peanut Butter Dip | 6. Cupcakes

What team are you rooting for in a few weeks? Let us know in the comments!

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Things I Love: Pancakes

1. Pumpkin | 2. Blueberry Banana
3. Peach Pie | 4. Orange Basil Ricotta
5. Carrot Cake | 6. Lemon Poppy Seed

Sometimes Pinterest can give us the strangest cravings. Like last night, for example, when we just couldn’t escape the thought of making pancakes! Here are some of our favorite finds. Are you in the mood for pancakes yet??

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Parties and Events Things I Love

Things I Love: Graduation 2014

1. Sign In Book | 2. Chocolate Caps | 3. Paper Garland | 4. Money Balloon | 5. Paper Straws | 6. Photo Display | 7. Fruit Drink Stirrers

With college seniors out the door and high school graduations coming up fast, Grad parties are in full swing! Here are some fun ideas to celebrate your graduates and their accomplishments! Congratulations, Class of 2014!

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DIY Holidays Parties and Events Recipes Things I Love

Things I Love: Memorial Day

1. American Flag Bunting | 2. Mini Burgers
3. Patriotic Popsicles | 4. Giant Jenga | 5. America the Blue-tiful Cocktail
6. Cream Cheese Fruit Tart | 7. Fruit Salad

To kick off Memorial Day weekend, we’ve collected some food, drink, decor, and even an activity to celebrate!

We are so grateful for the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our beautiful country. We hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend.

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Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

1. Shrimp Tacos | 2. Tequila Sunrise | 3. Piñata Cookies
4. Mexican Street Corn | 5. Papel Picado | 6. Horchata
7. Fiesta Chalkboard | 8. Lime Jello Shots | 9. Mini Piñatas

There are just too many amazing Cinco de Mayo ideas out there to cram into one post! From tasty food and drinks, to colorful party decor, this list has got you covered.

Are you having a Cinco de Mayo party today? We’d love to see the details!

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Things I Love: Healthy Food for St. Patrick’s Day

1. Spinach Pancakes | 2. Rainbow Fruit Platter | 3. Shamrock Chips | 4. Shamrock Pizzas | 5. Mint Shake | 6. Guacamole Deviled Eggs

We know it’s hard to step away from the chocolate coins and marshmallow rainbows, so we’ve collected some ideas for green eating this St. Patrick’s Day. These treats are a little more guilt-free and are fun for you and your kids!

P.S. Don’t worry, we have more sugary treats coming up 🙂

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Things I Love: Heart-Shaped Food

1. Hard-boiled eggs | 2. Bacon | 3. Roasted Potatoes | 4. Ravioli | 5. Donuts | 6. Brownies

Heart-shaped food is, hands down, the best way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Here are six tasty ideas to fill your Valentine’s Day (and your meals) with love!

P.S. These milk cubes and chocolates are heart-shaped too!