Three Tree Card & Lunchbox Combat

Happy Friday everyone. We have made it through yet another week. YEAH US!!

I had planned to get a lot of crafting done yesterday, but all I managed to do was this one single card. Do you know the story of the Three Trees? Well, isn't this perfect to accompany it for a gift?


(Please be kind with my poor photography. I won't have sunlight until May from here on out. UGhhh!)

Regarding yesterday's post, I should have included some fun lunchbox ideas to combat Chester Cheetoh and have your kids thinking you're the coolest mom ever! Don't get me wrong. I've packed many a PB&J with carrot sticks on the side. But, when your kids start complaining..... OK when they start throwing a major fit.... pull out a few of these tricks and they'll settle back down, at least until dinnertime.

Fun Bananas: Cut the stem slightly for young children to make opening it easier. Then write a note with sharpie right on the skin. We like limericks and a game we call Banana Anagrama. This is particularly fun if you do one to read outloud including friends by name.
Craisens. Because raisens are so 1981.
Baby corns. My kids love these just because they are so cute.  No other kid will have them!
Pancake sandwiches. We like all kinds of pancakes including pumpkin, wheat and oatmeal.
Baby pickles. Another thing my kids love.
Unusual fruits. Think kiwi, starfruit, pomegranites, etc. Pack extra for your kids to share.
Baked sweet potatoes. Bake a little shorter than usual and cut into sticks. Add some honey for dipping.
Grape tomatoes. There's something about things being little that my kids love.
Banana and apple chips. These are particularly yummy with peanut butter to dip in.
Yogurt parfaits. Layer fruit, yogurt, granola if you have it and repeat.
Olives. Be sure to include 5!
Trail mix.
Popcorn.

Have a great weekend everyone!