Busy, Busy, Busy

I seem to have started a lot of projects as of late, which, unfortunately does not translate into getting lots of projects done. Instead, it just means that I have several things going at once, and while sounding busy and being a multitasker sounds good in theory, it really comes done to nothing actually getting completed. It's just a whole lot of frustrating 'works in progress'. I have sworn that by the weekend, something will be completed and major progress will be made somewhere else. I'm cracking the whip, starting with this post on the blog while I catch up on The Walking Dead.. you know, because I'm certain those are the two most important things on my list... right?!

Also on the agenda? The Halloween costume. Stay tuned for that! And, we are in process of redoing our half bathroom (mainly because I'm putting off doing the main one). And by redoing, I me reDIYing. Yuck. Wish us luck. We have all the materials and the room is prepped, so on to the next step with that. Oh, and another project? Cutting down trees. You know.. without a gas chainsaw and without a truck to haul all the brush and branches and without a stump grinder to take care of those major trip hazards in the yard. Yup. It's going fantastic.. insert sarcasm! Oh yeah, on to lunches.. here are a three from this week. Enjoy.

 Watermelon, turkey pepperoni, provolone and cheddar cheese, cucumber.

Afternoon & after school Spanish class snack boxes - Chobani Greek yogurt, celery with Trader Joe's cookie butter, pretzels, and carrots with ranch dip.

Pancake, cheddar cheese, strawberries, celery with peanut butter, and syrup. PM snack box has Babybel cheese and mix of crackers and nuts.

We tried out a hot lunch this day, so only packed a snack box - Peanut butter sandwich squares (made with Funbites) and yogurt raisins in container.

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This Little Heart of Mine

... I'm gonna let it shine. Let it shine. Let it shine. Let it shine. Great, now I'll have that in my head all day. Know what else is on my mind every day? A sweet (most of the time) little girl! And here's an early Valentine lunch for that love of mine!

Trader Joe's kettle potato chips, Colby cheese, dried mango, orange bell pepper, spinach, and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

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Early Easter Lunch

What is it about a holiday on the horizon that makes me lazy? Well, not lazy, rather my motivations are centered elsewhere this week. Holiday prep, yes. Holiday lunches, no. I did finally get some gifts sorted and baskets out and ready for the weekend, but no clue on food plans for Easter, much less tonight's dinner. Oh well. Perhaps tomorrow I will get around to accomplishing a bit more.

Chicken breast strip, baby spinach, cucumbers, strawberry, ranch in container, mini peanut butter & jelly, provolone cheese, and Chicago style popcorn mix.

For the egg, I used the FunBites Luv It cutter, and some food color pens. Ta-da!

 

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Valentine's Eve

Yeah, I know there isn't really a Valentine's Eve, but I'm calling it that anyways. It is, after all, the day before, so technically...
Today, we'll finish up some projects to share with family, and do a little baking. I grew up with my grandma's Cherry Chip heart shaped mini cakes for Valentine's Day. Each one was decorated with intricate designs in pink and white, and displayed on individual little doilies. I can do the Cherry Chip, but it was the homemade frosting that really made those treats. The recipe seems to be lost.. or rather, never found after my grandma passed away years ago. For now, sadly, a different version will have to do. I do have her heart tins, after all. Cherry chip cakes, here we come!

Cucumber, cherry tomatoes, grapes, homemade cherry gummies, homemade granola bite, and Chobani strawberry yogurt tube. In the bottom tier is a grilled cheese cut with our FunBites Luv It and some maple turkey breast.

I shared in today's pre-Valentine lunch, too! I've found that I eat better, rather I actually sit down and eat lunch at all, when I pack myself something too. It's simple to make the adjustments going from kid to adult or vice versa. In both lunches, I used the same veggies, just cut differently. I made grilled cheese and used the same protein in each, and both lunches have yogurt and a treat, too. Lunch for kiddo and mom.. done! Back to baking..

Grilled maple turkey and Swiss, cherry gummy hear, cucumber, tomato, and raspberry dark chocolate Chobani Bite.

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