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    In the Bag! 7 Homemade Sides for Your Kid's School Lunch

    By | Shine Food – Fri, Sep 7, 2012 2:23 PM EDT

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    Fruit Wands
    Sure you could cut up some fruit and stick it in a container, then get it back to rinse out after school. By making rainbow fruit wands, your kid is sure to chow ... more 
    Photo by: Family Kitchen
    Fruit Wands
    Sure you could cut up some fruit and stick it in a container, then get it back to rinse out after school. By making rainbow fruit wands, your kid is sure to chow down with a lot less to clean.
    Make your own fruit wands
    Related: 20 after school snacks that feed AND entertain your kids
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    Your kids are requesting their typical sandwich (mine are getting PB&J and Turkey & Cheese), now it's time to figure out what to put on the side. I like to give my kids a little variety while providing some nutrition and the bonus when I make them at home is that I control what goes in. What's even more fun is when I enlist the kids to help make these sides and they get excited to tell their friends about how they made fruit leather and graham crackers. Keep reading for fun recipes to add some love to your kids lunches…


    - By Macki West



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