Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

My grandson is 2 1/2 weeks into kindergarten and for some unknown reason, his lunch eating habits have skewed dramatically. My little man is a creature of habit and lunch isn’t lunch without a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, until now. It’s time to check Pinterest for lunch ideas!

School Lunch 74

School Lunch Lunch Lunches Salad Dressing 74

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

But you are a super busy parent, with work, continuing education, business travel, your kid’s other activities, church and the myriad of other things that demand your time and attention. Let them count their lunch money. Talk about keeping their lunch money in a safe place. 7 Ways to Save Money As New Parents.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

My lunch leftovers were at least 25% better than the original dish. I bring that up because, in the same way, some of the lists of options for kids whose parents are in the middle of a divorce are a little tricky. Next time I’d cook the chicken, put it to the side, and add it at the very last minute, once the sauce was cooked.

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Press Leftovers Dinner Fry's 207

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

TIP 2: Preplan Lunch – A few days before school starts, sit down with your kids and create a grocery list of healthy snacks and lunches they would like for school. Make Tuesday “Turkey Tuesday” or Wednesday “Wrap Wednesday” – adding variety to keep lunch exciting. Rotate each of their selections throughout. Travel Mug.

Giveaway 85

Giveaway Parenting Coffee Lunch 85

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 7, 2011

Savvy Source has a nice deal today on a K ids Konserve Snack Pack – pay just $25 for this green, safe, waste-free lunch kit that you or your kids will actually want to use ($39 value)! Reduce waste and pack your child’s lunch (or YOUR lunch!)

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School Lunch Lunch Lunches Snacks 49

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 20, 2013

August is winding down and families are officially in “Back to School” mode, which includes packing lunches, soccer games, play-dates, homework and so much more! Check it out: 77% of parents said they have 3 or more activities/events per week on average once school starts. What else did we find from this survey? Do a run through.

Giveaway 100

Giveaway Kids and Family Parenting Lunch 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2018

Saturday: We’re having a cookout with my parents to celebrate Father’s Day. Breakfasts, lunches, snacks included: I picked strawberries last weekend and made homemade jelly, a family favorite. Friday: Grilled Pizza , fresh fruit.

Homemade 100

Homemade Gardening Garden Leftovers 100

Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Two lucky Saving with Shellie readers will win a two year subscription to Parenting The Early Years Magazine. Extra cookies in their school lunch? Share the Love Giveaway: Parenting Magazine Subscription is a post from Saving with Shellie™ ©2009-2011 and is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. Heart shaped pancakes?

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Parenting Giveaway Magazines School Lunch 65

For the Mommas

JULY 11, 2016

You may have used it in the past to wrap up leftovers, to keep sandwiches fresh in a lunch box or used it to cover the food you have prepared for a buffet. Parenting for New Dads: A Survival Guide by Colin Adams. The post Free Kindle eBooks: A Night at the Animal Shelter, Parenting for New Dads and More appeared first on FTM.

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Parenting Vacation Friends And Family Sale Disney 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

We received a gift card for Bone Fish Grill for Christmas from my parents and they watched the girls overnight too. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks. For lunches and snacks we ate leftovers, pb & j sandwiches, apples, oranges, tortilla chips & salsa and Girl Scout cookies.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Budgeting Budget Costco 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 23, 2015

Sunday: After church we went out to lunch with my parents to a local sub/sandwich shop. A big pan of lasagna means yummy leftovers for lunch! This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches and Snacks: For breakfast, we ate cereal that I bought last week during a stock up sale. We had leftovers for dinner. What We Ate This Week'

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Homemade 100

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 23, 2014

What would you do if you didn’t have to pack your kid’s lunch? Now that school is in full swing, we want to take that lunch-packing dread off your hands, and give you a chance to sit back and relax. Now that school is in full swing, we want to take that lunch-packing dread off your hands, and give you a chance to sit back and relax.

Fuel 109

Fuel Giveaway Lunch Lunches 109

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 9, 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Parents across America are humming this tune as they load up their carts with back to school supplies. One of the most coveted school supplies in my house is the lunch box. How can I pack a lunch for my kids that is nutritious, appealing, and anything but boring?

Lunch 100

Lunch Lunches Kids and Family Daughter 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 10, 2015

Sunday: Easter dinner at my parents’ house. We also ate ham sandwiches for lunch. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches & Snacks: Breakfast included hard-boiled eggs, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes (my mom bought the box for a recipe and then gave to us what was left) with bananas, green smoothies. pound last week.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2016

This Week’s Dinners: Sunday: We went to our favorite local pizza/sub shop for lunch with my parents and grandmother. This week’s breakfasts, lunches, and snacks: For breakfast we ate cereal, frozen waffles, eggs & bagels. Today is Day 14 and I’m recapping the week’s menu and my shopping trips.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Raisin Bran 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2014

After a quick lunch, we headed to see Cinderella at the Broadway Theatre. On Saturday, we had lunch at S’Mac, a restaurant that specializes in macaroni and cheese. After lunch on Sunday, we spent the afternoon walking through of Bryant Park and Central Park. The trip was fast paced, but so much fun.

New York City 113

New York City New York Girls New Jersey 113

Couponing 101

JUNE 19, 2019

The offer is good all day, so you can enjoy some recreation after work or even on your lunch break. At some locations, children are also allowed in with a parent or guardian, so the whole family can celebrate hump day together. If you want to enjoy an appetizer or adult beverage with your games, try to go during happy hour.

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Games Price Fantastic Parenting 68

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 27, 2014

We produce durable and stylish waterproof press-and-stick name labels designed to help busy families keep track of toys, camp gear, clothing, hand-held electronics, baby bottles, school and sports uniforms, sports equipment, lunch boxes, allergy/food restrictions, and more!

Giveaway 102

Giveaway Parenting Sports Press 102

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 25, 2014

Between vending machines, bake sales, candy fund raisers and the snacks in the lunch line, who knows what they’re eating throughout the day! Lunch Punch : Did you know that in school lunch lines, pizza and french fries are considered vegetables? Parent’s Lunch Crunch: Don’t forget mom or dad!

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Giveaway School Lunch Lunch Lunches 110

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 5, 2015

We had Thanksgiving dinner at my parents house with my extended family, so we didn’t have any turkey leftovers, so every year, I make our own turkey dinner just for the beloved leftovers. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: For breakfast, we ate eggs & toast, oatmeal, and bagels.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Thanksgiving 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 24, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: We had my parents and grandmother over for dinner and I made Pioneer Women’s Chicken Parmigiana, garden salad, steamed broccoli, and my tasty (but cheap) garlic bread. For lunches and snacks, we ate leftovers, pb & j sandwiches, apples, oranges, tortilla chips and salsa.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Leftovers Freezers 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Saturday: We had my parents and both of my grandmothers over for dinner. This Week’s Breakfasts, Lunches, and Snacks: We’re on a bagel kick, so for breakfast we ate eggs & bagel sandwiches or cereal. I buy big bags of frozen tortellini and healthy chicken nuggets for my kids school lunches. I NEED YOUR HELP!

Meals 100

Meals Leftovers Kids and Family Homemade 100

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 21, 2014

Kids can be recycling pros and turn trash into cash for their schools through a new campaign with snack time favorite Entenmann’s Little Bites to create a fully recyclable lunch! Entenmann’s Little Bites “Recycle…Reuse…Replenish” Fully Recyclable Lunch Tips: Recycle. Check out what other lunch items TerraCycle recycles.

Giveaway 100

Giveaway Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 7, 2012

When parents are desperate for ideas for what to make for dinner (or lunch, or snack time), they want recipes from someone they trust, for food that tastes good, that doesn’t require a lot of fancy ingredients, and that the whole family can eat. Perhaps most importantly, all of these recipes are simple for parents to make.

Giveaway 87

Giveaway Family Food Kids and Family 87

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

It’s great to go see a movie in the afternoon, then enjoy a late lunch or early dinner together. If you do want to get away for the evening and need to have someone to watch your kids, look into your local parents’ groups. A Movie and “Linner.” Both the movies and the restaurants tend to be less crowded.

Movies 87

Movies Saving Restaurant Parenting 87

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2015

Behind you are years and years of mastering the skills associated with your growing body; learning how to behave to get along in your society; hour upon hour in school being educated; days and months of becoming proficient in a trade or career; and seemingly endless hours of practical life experience at parenting and a myriad of other functions.

Money 100

Money Kids and Family Home and Garden Parenting 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Saturday: My parents are taking the whole family out for dinner to celebrate a birthday. This week’s breakfasts, lunches, and snacks: Breakfasts included hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, and fruit. Lunches included sandwiches, chicken nuggets, soups, apples, pretzels, and yogurt sticks. Thanks mom & dad!

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Couponing 101

AUGUST 10, 2019

For many, school has already started and the hustle and bustle of running around trying to figure out lunches and dinners have begun. So, to help myself and others out this school year, I decided to put together a list of easy after school snacks that kids will love and parents will love to make. Apple Sandwiches via Thrifty Jinxy.

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Snacks Homemade Bread Thrifty 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 3, 2012

Surely, this would be the wish of every parent. Here is what some have said about their parents/caregivers: I have been inspired by my parents. My parents have taught me how to overcome any critical situation by thinking positive. What is a legacy? My dad inspired me.

Building 200

Building Kids and Family Parenting Journal 200

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2016

Dinners: Sunday, 3/27: Easter Sunday – we ate Easter dinner at my parents house. Lunches & Snacks included ravioli with sauce, sandwiches, chicken nuggets, apples, oranges, cheese sticks, yogurt sticks, and tortilla chips & salsa. Monday, 3/28: My mom sent us home on Sunday with Easter dinner leftovers.

Leftovers 100

Leftovers Easter Dinner Daughter 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2014

Parents are juggling busy lives between working outside the home and caring for children and the home. Pack the kids’ lunches in the evening so all you have to do is grab them out of the refrigerator in the morning. Parents didn’t always have kids in so many activities.

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers 189

Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Home Making Kids and Family 189

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 7, 2016

Cheese’s lunch buffet nationwide until June 30. himself—but now we’ve struck a chord with parents by offering great tasting pizza. Guests can get the combination of two Italian favorites made on hand-stretched dough, topped with fresh pasta, melty mozzarella and savory meatballs.

Chuck E Cheese 100

Chuck E Cheese 2016 April Codes 100

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 20, 2012

How to Unspoil Your Child Fast: A Speedy Complete Guide To Contended Children and Happy Parents by Richard Bromfield. Delicious and Gluten Free Lunch Recipes by Martha McBride. Smart School Time Recipes: The Breakfast, Snack, and Lunchbox Cookbook by Alisa Marie Fleming. Prilosec OTC Sample. Escada Perfume Sample.

Olan Mills 113

Olan Mills Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays 113

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

At one time, we ate out every Friday night and again on Saturday and Sunday for lunch. But we still want to enjoy a meal out and do so about once a week, usually for lunch. Go out for breakfast or lunch instead of dinner. My parents gift us one for Christmas every year. 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out.

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Eating Out Saving Money Money Restaurant 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

My parents don't spend any $1 bills that pass through their hands through out the year. Every summer, we travel with my parents to the beach. We include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks in our planning. To save money and to avoid fast food, we pack our lunch, snacks and drinks for our trip. Create a Meal Plan.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 7, 2013

Strawberries in the lunch box. Your kids will think you''ve lost your mind, but you will be the most cool parent EVER.at I froze some berries for smoothies, but we ate strawberries with every meal for 3 days. Strawberries on our cereal. Strawberry shortcake for dinner.yes, a rare treat where dessert was our actual dinner.

Economical 100

Economical Kitchen Parenting Desserts 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2014

We all learn first and best from our parents. We decided to stop for lunch in a small Midwest town. Lucky for him his parents carried cash that day! We learn by what they do and we learn by what they say – especially those messages that get repeated over and over and over again. Carry some cash. Know what you have.

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Money Mom Credit Cards Bank 217