tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post5456414935827942353..comments2023-08-09T07:55:44.829-05:00Comments on The Polymath Chronicles: Back to SchoolStacey Ballishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11781408142511046491noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-54788938024651550182012-09-09T18:06:11.704-05:002012-09-09T18:06:11.704-05:00Even as an adult with no small children. Its hard ...Even as an adult with no small children. Its hard to come up with lunch ideas. I try to weigh and measure all my snacks at the beginning of the week, and then try to remember to actually take it in the am. There is still nothing better than cild meatliaf sandwich.mauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-86434126451433603352012-09-09T17:38:18.648-05:002012-09-09T17:38:18.648-05:00Back to school is always a great time to get a few...Back to school is always a great time to get a few new packable sandwiches worked up. I love to change it up and add unexpected things, like thin apple slices in a pb&j, sprouts with my tunafish, hummus instead of turkey slices, etc. Sandwiches are great for lunches, but get so boring so quickly it's just fun to mix and match ingredients to make new things. Heather Peterson Taylorhttp://penguinflydesigns.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-986911950044283352012-09-09T14:53:12.858-05:002012-09-09T14:53:12.858-05:00As a substitute teacher, I have a different schedu...As a substitute teacher, I have a different schedule just about every day. But if I take enough "good" food to last throughout the day, I can get through the toughest schedules. Good food is fruit, cut up veggies and other low calorie snacks. Otherwise, I come home and eat whatever I can find, which isn't a good idea for anyone.Bev Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00546552977762493318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-64711733939274375602012-09-09T13:58:17.727-05:002012-09-09T13:58:17.727-05:00As soon as I get all my syllabi from my classes, I...As soon as I get all my syllabi from my classes, I put all important dates (tests, quizzes, days off, due dates, etc.) on my monthly calendar. Then I highlight them with pretty colors :) It gets a little overwhelming when I look at my calendar but I like to know what my upcoming weeks look like. It just helps to stay extremely organized when you're in an intensive graduate program like I am. Brittany Canonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-57075995808032092062012-09-09T08:38:49.310-05:002012-09-09T08:38:49.310-05:00As soon as it's not unbearable hot, I make bee...As soon as it's not unbearable hot, I make beef stew or chicken and dumplings or mac and cheese and freeze it for a day when it's cool enough to enjoy (after stealing a bite or two, of course)--even just being able to cook fall and winter foods is enough to break the rut!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328272296903165970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-18628217815125755932012-09-07T15:33:12.174-05:002012-09-07T15:33:12.174-05:00My best tip for lunches is to have everything read...My best tip for lunches is to have everything ready for the week. I put cut up fruits & veggies, crackers, nuts etc. in different baggies/containers for each day of the week and have them in the fridge so when I pack the next day's lunch everything is already ready. <br /><br />I just want to say how much I loved Off the Menu. Great read.<br /><br />Heather FaulkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-43291160100948019292012-09-06T22:10:44.047-05:002012-09-06T22:10:44.047-05:00After I make my kids' beds I lay out their clo...After I make my kids' beds I lay out their clothes for the next day and get their bathroom shower-ready. This helps make bedtime and mornings go more smoothly.Kandinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-13403823888882111522012-09-06T19:21:39.799-05:002012-09-06T19:21:39.799-05:00My best Back to School tip is to get as much ready...My best Back to School tip is to get as much ready at night as you can. I have my coffee maker timer set, lunch packed in the fridge, clothes picked out, and the makings of my breakfast smoothie ready to blend.kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03872809611938690120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-49689790029042022052012-09-06T15:31:12.986-05:002012-09-06T15:31:12.986-05:00My favorite back-to-school organization tip: I mak...My favorite back-to-school organization tip: I make labels for all of my son's school supplies on the computer. I use the large mailing labels, so his name is easy to read, and download the school logo from its website to show his school spirit!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102770258326336452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-20272580972006619052012-09-06T15:18:59.366-05:002012-09-06T15:18:59.366-05:00I have been making bento box lunches for my 10 yr ...I have been making bento box lunches for my 10 yr old for 2 years now. I love the box systems you shared! I have been using tupperware and silicone muffin cups so this would be a huge upgrade!<br />My tip is to shop at a Japanese grocery store for cute picks and the fake grass to separate food, they really make the bento more fun :)amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09762243002338215211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-16609422264206337332012-09-06T13:33:59.556-05:002012-09-06T13:33:59.556-05:00Thanks Stacey!! These are great products to showc...Thanks Stacey!! These are great products to showcase. My kids elementary school had a contest to reduce the amount of waste that was generated during lunch hours and challenged us parents to find better ways to package lunches so kids weren't throwing away all sorts of plastic water bottles, boxes, and plastic zip bags. This promted me to revise the way I was doing things an am proud to Karen Mangoldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-11899830691611307712012-09-06T11:59:56.008-05:002012-09-06T11:59:56.008-05:00Use cookie cutters to cut up your kid's sandwi...Use cookie cutters to cut up your kid's sandwiches. This works especially well if they aren't a fan of crusts. It makes them fun to eat and my kids look forward to their surprise sandwich at lunch time. <br /><br />Also, we freeze whatever we can - grapes, gogurts, etc. They help keep everything cool and by lunchtime are thawed out enough to eat. Emilyhttp://www.pamperedchef.biz/bakkennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-80980136024909279912012-09-06T11:50:11.458-05:002012-09-06T11:50:11.458-05:00One thing I did a lot as a kid was pack a lunch, g...One thing I did a lot as a kid was pack a lunch, get to school and realize I'm not really in the mood for that, or wish I had this over that. For my daughter, she gets lunch and a "snack" in the afternoon. I pack it all into a lunch box. She gets a milk or juice and a water. She gets a variety of items to choose from and she gets to pick when to eat/drink it. I usually throw inLori Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059582411615688037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-15249782181424992282012-09-06T09:50:19.447-05:002012-09-06T09:50:19.447-05:00After a nice summer of sleeping in, we start getti...After a nice summer of sleeping in, we start getting up at the time we will for school days a week ahead so we can all be in a new rhythm. We prepare lunches the evewning before as much as we can and finish the assembly in the morning. It saves time and eliminates some of the back to school stress.Aprilhttp://www.farviewfarm.homestead.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-28911499141231854052012-09-06T09:30:43.224-05:002012-09-06T09:30:43.224-05:00I work at a major Division I university, so I drea...I work at a major Division I university, so I dread back to school. I pack my lunch mostly everyday, and I love putting different meats and veggies in wraps. It's easy and space-saving. We only have one small fridge to share with the staff, faculty, and graduate students in our department. That's 1 fridge for about 150 people!Emma S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-75897907661385732522012-09-06T09:05:10.926-05:002012-09-06T09:05:10.926-05:00Love the lunchboxes!! We love to make a simple veg...Love the lunchboxes!! We love to make a simple veggie salad for lunches. Anything we grow in our garden, cherry tomatoes, cukes, etc. gets cut up and covered with dressing, and a sprinkle of parmesean cheese. Easy and healthy! Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10969663195518249864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-27839164986416681252012-09-06T06:50:13.180-05:002012-09-06T06:50:13.180-05:00I've started using the reusable snack bags tha...I've started using the reusable snack bags that I got a bunch that were food safe from etsy. Find my 20 month old son eats more if he gets to have the control and the velcro opener is easier for him to handle. Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596086546031201984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-78542496165566585162012-09-05T23:25:08.053-05:002012-09-05T23:25:08.053-05:00I teach college, which gives me an erratic teachin...I teach college, which gives me an erratic teaching schedule that changes from term to term. This year, I decided to use a different calendar: instead of days being listed vertically, they're listed horizontally across the page, so 2:00 is on the same line across two pages of the calendar. This allows me to organize my day in an almost graphical way. I've blocked out my classes for theElaine Thompsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-91265998092782010812012-09-05T21:58:10.227-05:002012-09-05T21:58:10.227-05:00Love the bento boxes. I might actually bring my l...Love the bento boxes. I might actually bring my lunch more often if I win.<br /><br />As to tip - I don't have kids but I did come across a great recipe that would make a good lunch. I made the tomato corn pie from smitten kitchen.com it cooks up great and is wonderful at room temperature.Laura Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-5305963744174594252012-09-05T19:35:19.838-05:002012-09-05T19:35:19.838-05:00To get my kids to eat their lunchbox veggies, I i...To get my kids to eat their lunchbox veggies, I include a leftover package of ranch dipping sauce from their fast food chicken nuggets. That McD logo really helps to get them to eat pretty much anything!!Amy R in Chicagonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-7934294603895491462012-09-05T16:06:57.019-05:002012-09-05T16:06:57.019-05:00Very cool giveaway, Stacey.
My organization tip i...Very cool giveaway, Stacey.<br /><br />My organization tip is to watch this video:<br /><br />http://www.michaellinenberger.com/VideoPageQuickStart-07-10.html<br /><br />I don't work for this company, but since most of my day has to do with email and this was one of the best and easiest ways to get my day under control, I wanted to share. I have changed the way I use this program, but this Emilie in MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358181509789051351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-32340228484945025092012-09-05T15:09:59.686-05:002012-09-05T15:09:59.686-05:00Don't let the kids totally dictate what goes i...Don't let the kids totally dictate what goes in the lunches! Give them a choice between a few good things, but don't just say, "What do you want for lunch tomorrow?" Makes your life much easier.darumanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-54971115401383980042012-09-05T14:47:07.574-05:002012-09-05T14:47:07.574-05:00I have my boys pack their lunches the night before...I have my boys pack their lunches the night before and also pick out their clothes. It gives them that extra 20 minutes of either sleeping in or cartoon time that they want and also makes me not so crazed too. I am also a big beliver in meal planning for the week. It is still really hot here in So. Cal. We are still grilling outside 2-3 days a week for dinner so that is nice but I am ready Mamalitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465694002677516904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-12525558286651268432012-09-05T14:36:14.697-05:002012-09-05T14:36:14.697-05:00When I was little, my mom made me pick out the clo...When I was little, my mom made me pick out the clothes I wanted to were to school the next day every night before I went to bed. She would approve them then and then never had to fight with me in the morning or worry about the morning schedule getting delayed due to wardrobe issues (or the sudden realization 10 minutes before the bus pulled up that I had no clean socks).<br /><br />As an adult, Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663528860415895493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073090117694936561.post-50756445010606124502012-09-05T14:02:57.103-05:002012-09-05T14:02:57.103-05:00Our favorite lunch this summer (and especially now...Our favorite lunch this summer (and especially now, with our garden bursting with tomatoes) is a tomato grilled cheese sandwich. Havarti cheese (or whatever you like), sliced tomatoes, fresh basil and a drizzle of honey between 2 pieces of homemade bread, grilled to perfection and enjoyed cut into triangles (of course!). Not so good for at school, but a great weekend treat...Leslienoreply@blogger.com