Lunch

Lunch is interesting... During the school year I let my kids buy their lunch 2 times a week from the school. Once is always Wednesdays, because that is Pizza Day, and the other varies. The other days are usually a sandwich. They have a choice when they eat at home, so I always have things on hand. Here are the choices...

PB&J
Ham and Cheese crackers
Grilled cheese
Chicken Nuggets
Cheese quesadilla
Left overs from dinner (which never gets chosen :(

They also have to choose at least one veggie or fruit. After they eat all of their "main dish" and fruit or veggie, if they are still hungry they can have some chips or jello or pudding.

During the summer months I will have salad for lunch, because it doesn't cost me much at all. I have a garden that produces more than I can eat of the veggies I love. And I only use a table spoon of dressing. So 1 bottle will last me all summer. YEAH!

Anyway, I ALWAYS have carrots, celery, ham, cheese, PB, jam (home made), crackers, chicken nuggets, tortillas, bread, bananas, and apples on hand. I spend about $10 a week on keeping things stocked from lunches. So that is about $120 for 3 months worth. However, the only things I buy in bulk from this list is the chicken nuggets, tortillas, crackers, American cheese, and PB.