Name: Chrissy
Location: United States

Non-working mom of two girls under two years old. I'm always on the look-out for new activities to engage my daughters in. Here you'll find some of the activities that we've enjoyed together. Have any suggestions for toddler fun? I'd love to hear from you! Email me at chrissy(at)toddlebits (dot)com.

Monday, February 4, 2008

Get Out of Your PB&J Rut

Sometimes I find myself making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for Little Bit day after day after day. I get so bored just serving it to her, and I can imagine she gets tired of eating it, too.

So, on days when I feel like really shaking things up a bit, I bring out the good stuff. Here are a few alternatives to the PB&J blahs:

  • Peanut butter, banana, and honey- Oh, so yummy. Ok, you don't really need to add the honey, but it really does add that special something that makes you go, "Mmm, mmm, mmmmm."
  • Ham and cream cheese roll-ups-  Slather some cream cheese onto a tortilla shell, add a few slices of ham, and roll!
  • Turkey and cranberry relish- Think Thanksgiving dinner between two slices of bread. Get some real turkey from the deli, sliced kind of thick, then add the relish. The cranberry adds a sweet touch to your basic turkey sandwich. (Haven't done this one in a while because I can't find a good store-bought cranberry relish, but if you can get your hands on some, it's delicious)!
  • Burrito- Peel open a can of refried beans, add some shredded cheese, and fold a tortilla shell around it. Lots of protein!

These are some easy lunches that Little Bit really seems to enjoy. Have any other suggestions? What foods do you find yourself serving your little one for lunch?

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2 Comments:

At February 6, 2008 4:49 AM , Blogger Mir said...

Those sound great! I especially love turkey and cranberry ANYTHING.

One of my favorites, much to my husband's dismay, is bologna (or turkey bologna for less fat), cheese, mayo and red wine vinaigrette. It's a little tangy, a little sweet and a lot spiced up!

 
At February 6, 2008 12:26 PM , Blogger Chrissy said...

I have to admit I really wasn't feelin' it until I got to the vinaigrette...now it actually sounds kind of tasty! I'll have to try it out! Thanks for the suggestion!

 

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