Before long some of you will be packing school lunches for the kids. Here's some handy hints on packing........
* Stock ready-to-go snacks in the fridge, freezer and cupboard. Single servings of grapes, baby carrots, snap peas, crackers and pretzels can be prepared the night before, or even on Sunday for the whole week! Preparing the night before is not only a time-saver, but it leaves you with fewer decisions to make in the morning.
* Fill a thermos with boiling water to heat the core for a few minutes. Spill out the water just before you fill the thermos with soup or an entree. The thermos is now hot and ready for your hot food, and will stay that way longer.
* Freeze puddings, smoothies, drinks, etc: A lot of you freeze those items the night before and then add them to your lunch boxes in the morning. This idea doubles as a ice pack and turns into a cool, slushy/ice cream treat by the time lunch rolls around.
* Remove odors from a lunch box by placing inside a slice of bread that has been soaked in white distilled vinegar. Leave overnight.
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