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Add carrots, cucumbers, celery, grapes, raisins, apples or fruit cups for variety.  Replace chips with popcorn [...]]]> Do you need fresh ideas for ingredients to pack in your child’s lunch box?  Here are a few things to try.  Put a new spin on an old classic.  Replace the bread in sandwiches with bagels, pita bread, flour tortilla wraps, English muffins or raisin bread.

Add carrots, cucumbers, celery, grapes, raisins, apples or fruit cups for variety.  Replace chips with popcorn or trail mix.  Spread vanilla wafers, salty crackers or graham crackers with peanut butter to add protein.

Forget the sandwich and pack a slice of cheese pizza or a cheese quesadilla.  Or let them build a sandwich out of crackers, meat and cheese.

An insulated thermos will keep soup, chili or last nights leftovers warm.

Get your kids involved in packing their lunch to make sure they will eat it.  Even a cereal bar or cereal and milk is better than nothing.

1.  Start the night before.  Have as much preparation done before bed time.  Lunches and snacks can be made ahead.  Make sure homework is done, papers are [...]]]> It’s that time of year again.  Children all over the country are going back to school.  Here are some tips to keep your family sane for this school year.

1.  Start the night before.  Have as much preparation done before bed time.  Lunches and snacks can be made ahead.  Make sure homework is done, papers are signed and everything is in the backpack ready to go.  If possible have children pick out their clothes the night before.  This might be your biggest stress buster.

2.  Have a very visible family calendar.  This may take a little time to incorporate but EVERYTHING from assignments, practices, schedules and lunch menus should be on or near this calendar.

3.  Create a cabinet or drawer for homework tools and school supplies.  Keep this stocked throughout the year to avoid last minute trips to the store.

Hopefully, these tips will save your sanity and keep you on track.

1 graham cracker pie crust

8 ounces soft cream cheese

1/3 cup sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup sour cream

8 ounces Cool Whip

1.  Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar and mix [...]]]> If you want the great taste of cheesecake, but cannot think of turning on your oven, try this.  It is a quick an easy version of a classic.

1 graham cracker pie crust

8 ounces soft cream cheese

1/3 cup sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup sour cream

8 ounces Cool Whip

1.  Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar and mix well.  Add sour cream and vanilla, mix well.  Fold in Cool Whip.

2.  Spoon into pie crust and chill for 4 hours.

3.  Top with fresh berries if desired.

Enjoy!