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20 Rice Cake Toppings for the Lunchbox

20 Rice Cake Toppings for the Lunchbox

Rice cakes are a great alternative to bread in the lunchbox. They can be sandwiched together or simply topped, either way they are perfect in the school lunchbox or even to take to work. I have put together a list of rice cake toppings that we love. I would love to know your favorite too, […]

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Apple, Blueberry and Yoghurt Cake Slice

Apple, Blueberry and Yoghurt Cake Slice

This apple, blueberry and yoghurt slice is deliciously moist and bursting with apple and blueberry flavour in each bite. It is a simple one bowl hand mix that requires no fussing around and can be made by the little members of the family. A great combination of fruit, dairy and fibre packed into each slice.  […]

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Lunchbox carrot cake pikelets

Lunchbox Carrot Cake Pikelets

Last week I shared my Apple and Cinnamon Pikelets and this week I have Carrot Cake Pikelets.  These sweeter than the apple and cinnamon so they can be enjoyed just as they are or spread with a little cream cheese would be nice. For the lunchbox I have made them more user friendly by placing […]

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Lunchbox Ham, Cheese and Vegetable Muffins

Lunchbox Ham, Cheese and Vegetable Muffins

Lunchbox ham and cheese vegetable muffins are the perfect alternative to sandwiches.  One of the things I realised after my first year as a school mum is that Mr 6 was truly over sandwiches in the last couple of months of the school year.  They would come home uneaten even though he had happily eaten […]

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These Apple and Cinnamon Pikelets have the classic flavour that everyone enjoys.

Lunchbox Apple and Cinnamon Pikelets

We absolutely love pikelets in our home.  They are quick and easy to make and the boys normally smother them in peanut butter and add banana on the top for breakfast. For the lunchbox I have made them more user friendly by placing the flavour on the inside so their is no mess and they […]

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D'Orsogna Leg Ham, Cheese and Corn Muffins for the Lunchbox

Leg Ham, Cheese and Corn Muffins for the Lunchbox

My two boys absolutely love ham, but there are only so many ham sandwiches you can make before they need some variety.  These Leg Ham, Cheese and Corn Muffins are perfect little savoury bites that are perfect to pack in the lunchbox.  They are filled with flavour, freezer friendly and best of all easy to […]

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School Lunch Box Ideas - free printable

School Lunch Box Ideas Free Printable

  This Free Lunch Box Idea Printable provides many options from the 5 food groups plus the option for treats.  By picking at least one from each food group you can feel assured that you ARE DOING THE BEST for your children.  As they get older their tastes and interest in a different range of […]

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7 Tips for Packing a Lunchbox for Prep

7 Tips for Packing a Lunchbox for Prep

Starting Prep can be a stressful time for both parents and students, and that is why we need to make sure that we make their day as easy as possible.  Eliminating any extra stresses in their day will make for a smooth transition from kindergarten to “big school”. One of the extra stresses can be […]

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Wheaty Biscuits

Wheaty Biscuits

This week we attended the parent information night for my eldest son to start Prep.  It’s crazy scary to think my once tiny baby will be off to big  boy school.  I am crazy scared about the new  chapter in our lives: school drop off/pick up, school car park, packed lunches, homework and all the […]

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