Products Where to buy Our Story Recipes Careers Tips & Ideas Creative Ways to Beat the “Lunchbox Blues” AUGUST 1ST, 2016 SHARE: It’s August, and school is around the corner. Kids may be sad to see summer go, but we know their parents are just as miserable when contemplating a return to the “lunchbox blues.” We refer, of course, to the struggle of every mom and dad to pack that wonderfully inventive, incredibly tasty, but all-too-elusive school lunch little Jane or Johnny will actually eat. Lunchbox blues be gone — we’ve got some creative ways to tempt those lunchbox-toting tykes into devouring a made-at-home meal. Banish boring bread, and use our own Ciabatta Flatbread as a tasty wrap. No matter the filling — tuna or chicken salad, turkey, or all veggies — this sandwich will be more fun to eat. Include carrot and celery sticks, and a favorite cookie and you’ve got a delicious, nutritious lunch. Everything is more fun to eat on a stick. Provide beef skewers or sausage chunks on sticks (make sure you use blunt-edged, for safety’s sake), and don’t forget to add fresh melons cubes (also on sticks) and some trail mix. You knew we’d suggest pizza, right? Provide a small sealed cup of sauce, some shredded mozzarella, a few slices of pepperoni and mushroom, and pieces of Rustic’s Tuscan Six Grain crust cut into triangles. Kids can build their own pizza — and enjoy its construction in the process. Go healthier! Is PB&J your go-to school lunch meal? Make it a better choice with whole wheat bread. Do Oreos rule in your house? If you have to include a cookie occasionally, choose oatmeal with raisins —still sweet, but they offer some fiber and are manageable in terms of sugar and calories. Sometimes, it’s all in the packaging. A reusable container instead of a paper or plastic bag is a wise choice, and many come sectioned to accommodate different foods. Ask your child to choose their own lunch tote, which come in so many fun colors and styles to keep things interesting. And be sure to include about fun cartoon themed napkins or wipes. Along with fun meals and other out-of-the-lunchbox strategies, don’t forget what could be the most important part of your child’s lunch hour: a surprise message from you! Even a small post-it with a personal message of love and support can make a child’s day. “Love you!” or “Learn something new today!” is a welcome, encouraging reminder that mom or dad are thinking of them. CATEGORY Company Tips & Ideas Food for Children ARCHIVES Select August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 June 2015 May 2015 December 2014 August 2014 DOWNLOAD YOUR Free Placemat Printable ! Find our Products Find Rustic Crust in the Natural Foods sections or tomato sauce aisle of your grocery store FIND US › Socialize With Us Be part of our communities Facebook Twitter Pinterest Youtube CAREERS › Contact Us We want to hear from you. Send us your inquiries and feedback. info@rusticcrust.com 5 Main Street Pittsfield, NH 03263 Phone: (603) 435-5119 Toll free: (888) 519-5119 © 2021 Rustic Crust - All Rights Reserved