Friday, August 1, 2008

Making Lunch Fun

Back in November, I wrote about being creative, in a kid-friendly way, with food presentation for the boys' lunches. I still make various pictures and designs on their plates from time to time, although a happy face is the one I use most often (also the most requested by the boys). :)

However, recently, I've been noticing on Morning's blog that she's starting to have Muffin Tin Mondays where she serves lunch to her little boy in a muffin tin--of course! "What a great idea!" I thought, but did nothing like it until inspiration struck today at a neighborhood yard sale, of all places, when I found two muffin tins for a quarter each. Aha, perfect for making lunch more fun for Josiah and David! And so, this was our first lunch in a muffin tin...
~ for Josiah: lettuce, blackberries, colby jack cheese, pepperoni, goldfish crackers, cherry tomatoes, and a whole nectarine in the center
~ David's was almost the same, except I sliced his nectarine and didn't give him any lettuce

I'm sure we'll do this again sometime! Anything this easy and fun deserves to be repeated. :)
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11 comments:

  1. New MomAugust 1, 2008 at 11:38 PM

    What a great idea and a yummy lunch! I bet your boys loved it!

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  2. Debbie in CA : )August 2, 2008 at 12:07 AM

    How clever! I'm so glad you came by and visited me so that I could come to see you. Your site has lots of exploration opportunities, so I know I will be back. For now it is time to tumble the kids into bed and sit down for a breather with Dad. I love the name of your blog. Is it your actual street name or just a fanciful twist on your life? : )

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  3. PollyAugust 2, 2008 at 12:12 AM

    great idea!!

    I am stealing this one once my little one is no longer eating so many purees.....with such a colorful presentation, who could refuse those healthy lovely items??

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  4. UnknownAugust 2, 2008 at 6:27 AM

    Hi Davene,
    Muffin tin Mondays are great fun -- but I didn't start them. Katy at Sycamore Stirrings is the genius, and her site even boasts a flickr page to show off everyone's muffin tin ideas. Take a look at http://sycamorestirrings.blogspot.com/

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  5. MargieAugust 2, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    GREAT idea. Now I've got to track down some muffin tins. (I like the idea of the face, too!)

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  6. SallyAugust 2, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    I think this is so neat! My little Paul is such a hungry bear by lunch time, just getting the food cut and on the plate is about all I get done before he wolfs it down. I will have to watch for some muffin tins (mine are all the metal square ones) like these once I get to some thrift stores. Thanks for sharing the fun food idea!

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  7. MichelleAugust 2, 2008 at 10:16 PM

    Davene,

    WOW, what a great idea, I can't wait to surprise my sons with this on Monday. Those muffin tins for a quarter was a fantastic buy. Take care and have a great weekend!

    Michelle

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  8. ElizabethAugust 2, 2008 at 10:52 PM

    What a great idea! What a perfect muffin pan! I love garage sales! :)

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  9. AnonymousAugust 2, 2008 at 10:57 PM

    How fun are you!! You are always sharing such great tips. I'll have to try it sometime.

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  10. DaveneAugust 3, 2008 at 12:28 AM

    Debbie in CA: Yes, it is the actual name of our street. Isn't it a great name? There's a story behind it, but I'm too tired to write it out now. Later... :)

    Morning: Thanks for the heads-up about Katy's site. I'll be sure to check it out!

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  11. jeanetteAugust 3, 2008 at 11:26 PM

    wow! what a great idea!!!

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