• Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

PB + P Design

Home and Garden

  • About
    • My Weight Loss Story
    • My Beloved Doodles
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Bars and Brownies
    • Beef
    • Bread
    • Breakfast
    • Cakes, Cupcakes, and Donuts
    • Coffee and Frappes
    • Cookies and Biscotti
    • Crockpot
    • Dessert
    • Dips and Spreads
    • Dog Treats
    • Drinks – Smoothies, Coffee & Cocktails
    • Fruit
    • Granola
    • Holiday
    • Muffins and Scones
    • Pancakes
    • Pasta
    • Peanut Butter
    • Poultry and Pork
    • Salads and Soups
    • Sandwiches
    • Seafood
    • Vegetarian and Side Dishes
  • Healthy Living Tips & Goals
  • Garden, Plants & Flowers
  • DIY
  • Home Decor
  • Awards & Features
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Lunch Break for Kids

October 17, 2012 By Jennifer @ PB and P Design 8 Comments

Hi Everyone,

Today I bring something completely new to me which is making lunch for kids.  I don’t have any kids of my own except for my Husband, who is a big kid and he’s a handful too!!  So why am I making lunch for kids?  Because I believe that children should healthy eating habits!!  I was given the opportunity by Daily Buzz to contribute in Hidden Valley Ranch, Lunch Break for Kids program, and I gladly support it!

What is Lunch Break for Kids?  The Chef & Child Foundation (CCF) and the makers of Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® dressings & dips are partnering to host the Lunch Break for Kids fundraiser to showcase how simple, good food can make healthier bodies and stronger family connections, as well as support CCF’s national Childhood Nutrition Day in its mission to promote healthier eating to kids and their families through community-based initiatives.


What is Childhood Nutrition Day?  The Chef & Child Foundation nationwide celebrates Childhood Nutrition Day on October 16. This day is set aside for chefs to volunteer in their communities and raise awareness for the importance of childhood nutrition education and healthy eating by kids and their families.  I highly recommend checking out the Lunch Break for Kids site to see what you can do to help support healthy eating habits for children.  The program runs from October 15th – 19th.

For a child’s lunch I made peanut butter and pumpkin butter sandwiches, shaped as pumpkins with eyes made out of raisins.  I held the eyes on with a little dab of peanut butter.  I also included some candies almonds, reduced fat cheddar cheese squares, cut up carrots and broccoli and of course Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing!  After all children do not like to eat plain veggies. It’s fun to dip in ranch!  Trust me I know!  I gave this little lunch to my Husband as he was watching the football game and he looked at it with a big smile and said what is this?  I told him it was his lunch!  I was surprised but he ate it all.  Then about an hour later I said what do you want for dinner?  He said I’m not hungry I had my lunchbox lunch and it filled me.  I told him don’ expect me to make this for lunch for him everyday.  He laughed, yet looked kind of sad!

When I was child, which was a LONG time ago, I remember every once in a while my Mom would wake me up at 10:00pm on a Thursday night to watch Knots Landing with her.  She always had a bunch of veggies and Hidden Valley Ranch Dip.  I got to stay up for an hour with my Mom and eat veggies with Ranch!  Yum!!  I loved those times.  It was our special time together and I’ll never forget it!  Thanks Mom!

Not only do I support Lunch Break for Kids, but I also love Hidden Valley Ranch!  You may remember I have included it in such recipes as my Cornflake Breaded Chicken Fingers.

Buffalo Chicken Fingers

Grilled Cheesy Jalapeno Peppers

Ranch Dip

Ranch Burgers

Barbecue Chicken Salad with BBQ Ranch Dressing

I highly recommend checking out Lunch Break for Kids.  The top Chefs that are contributing to this special event have also posted some fabulous recipes for you to make.  Also if you click on the Location Tab, you can see if there are any special events in your area!

Have a great day everyone!

Toodles,

Jen

The Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®, dressings & dips has provided me with free product to help with my review, but anything I receive from Hidden Valley does not affect my thoughts on its company or their product.

Filed Under: Weekly Recap and Misc... Tagged With: chicken, dressing, kids, Poultry and Pork, ranch, ranch dressing

You might also love

  • Strawberry Chicken Salad
  • Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Classic Sausage and Herb Dressing with a Twist
  • Winner of Great Grains Cereal #GreatGrains
Chili Dogs »
« Gingerbread Frappe

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Adam J. Holland says

    October 17, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    I remember the ranch dressing days of having to buy the powder and mixing it yourself. Glad you are using the light version. I’d take that lunch any day of the week. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      October 18, 2012 at 7:37 PM

      I like to mix the powder in Greek yogurt! It tastes the same to me as sour cream and way healthier. But I remember as a kid always having ranch the old fashion way!

      Reply
  2. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    October 17, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    What a great program. Your lunch box looks like so much fun for kids!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      October 18, 2012 at 7:35 PM

      Thanks Erin!!

      Reply
  3. thatskinnychickcanbake says

    October 17, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    What a fun memory of you and your mom! And look at all these yummy dishes made with ranch dressing…I want them all!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      October 18, 2012 at 7:35 PM

      When I was asked to do this post I totally forgot about my Thursday wake ups with my Mom. It brought back some great memories.

      Reply
  4. Anna @ Hidden Ponies says

    October 17, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    This is a great kid’s lunch box idea! I love the drawing on the mandarin, I’ll definitely be doing that with the ones in my fridge…my husband would get as much of a kick out of it as my kids I’m sure 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      October 18, 2012 at 7:34 PM

      Thanks Anna!! My Husband loved it! I think he felt like a kid.

      Reply

Feel free to leave a comment :) Cancel reply

Primary Sidebar

logo
Food Advertisements by

Featured Recipes

Valentine’s Day Tablescape

Preserving Pumpkins

Classic Macaroni Salad

Spring into Summer Tablescape

Strawberry Chicken Salad

Archives

CATEGORIES

logo
Food Advertisements by

Footer

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Hi Everyone! Summer sure came. It was 106 yesterda Hi Everyone! Summer sure came. It was 106 yesterday and today cooler at 103. Holy Moly! I think I could fry an egg outside. 
🌸
I’m still working in my dining room and I wanted to share my new reversible sign that I got from @krumpetshomedecor. It’s a beautiful 24x9 sign that I thought it would be perfect in my dining room. 
🌸
I love sitting around the table with friends and family and tell stories, laugh, play games and have a good time. I thought the side of the sign that says “Enjoy Every Moment” was perfect.
🌸
The sign is the Krumpets Home Decor deal of the week and you get an additional 10% off with code: PBANDP. Link in my bio.
🌸
How’s the weather where you live?
.
.
#krumpetshomedecor #diningroomdecoration #diningroomdecoration #peoniesbouquet #farmhousesigns #diningroomdecorideas #tabledecor #tabledecorationideas #barcartstyling #homedecorideas #entrydecor #sentimentale #flowerdecoration #flowersfriendsflourish #dcr4hdfsummah22
Happy Thursday! Last week I cleaned my bedroom and Happy Thursday! Last week I cleaned my bedroom and boy does it feel so nice to have a clean room.
💕
One of the things I added was my new bedding that I got from @lushdecorhome. Let me tell you, it is so luxurious. This is the 3 piece Belgian Flax Linen Rich Cotton Blend Bedspread. It is so soft and gets softer with each wash. 
💕
I have a tall bed and the ruffles just reaches the floor. The bedding is filled with cotton that gives the bedspread such a comfy feel. The bedspread is perfect for the summer, as it is lightweight, but warm enough to keep you cozy in the winter. The set comes with two pillow shams and the bedspread. It also comes in 4 colors. 
💕
I love my new bedding, it’s so feminine and simply beautiful. I couldn’t be happier. Swipe the photo to see how happy Sully is on the bedding. 
💕
Lush Decor Home was nice enough to give my followers 40% off for there store. Use code:  PBANDP40. The link is in my bio.
💕
Do you make your bed every day?
.
.
#LushDecor #LushDecorHome #belgianflaxlinen #mindfullymade  #sustainability #beddingdecor #summerbedding #cozybedding #cozybedroom #farmhousebedroom #cottagebedroom #smallbedroom #sullytheyellowlab #krumpetshomedecor #whitebedding #bedroomdecorating #bedroomidea #bedroomspace
Happy Wednesday! Hope your week is going well. I’m so happy it’s half way over. It’s been so busy and yesterday I didn’t feel good. I had Chipotle for lunch and it didn’t agree with my stomach. Ugh!
🍋
I updated my little corner by adding some pops of yellow. I just love adding yellow and I love adding lemons. Speaking of lemons, how cute is my little “Hello Sunshine” pillow is from @krumpetshomedecor.
🍋
The pillow is reversible and in the other side it’s the American flag. I will share the other side in stories today. 
🍋
The pillow is the Krumpets Home Decor deal of the week and you get an extra 10% off with code:PBANDP. The link is in my bio.
🍋
Do you decorate with lemons?
.
.
#krumpetshomedecor #benchdecor #benchstyling #cozycorner #lemondecor #lemondecoration #livingroomdecorideas #fauxplants #pillowdecor #pillowdecoration #entrydecor #entrydecoration #livingroomwindow #cornerspace #yellowdecor #yellowdecoration #summerdecor #summerstyling #mydecorlove #happydecorspaces #wckywedhdf22
Happy Flag Day! I am sharing my flag in my garden. Happy Flag Day! I am sharing my flag in my garden. In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
🇺🇸
Today I have teamed up with a great group to share our flags. I’ll be sharing them in stories. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s flags.
🇺🇸
Have the very best day!
.
.
#flagday2022 #flagday2022share #flagdecor #flagday #outdoorgarden #outdoorspaces #homeandgardenig #flowersfriendsflourish #flowergardening #flagstyle #flyingflag #backyardgardens #backyardgardener #outdoorspaceswelove #bayareagardening #bayareagarden #californiagarden #f33linmys3lfd3k0rh0ur
Hi Everyone! I shared the reel to my Summertime ta Hi Everyone! I shared the reel to my Summertime tablescape with @JCPenney + #AllAtJCP + #sponsored +#ShoppingIsBack but you know how I love still photos better. I think you can really see the details of the decor.

💛

I am loving how simple, fresh and light my tablescape feels. It’s the perfect look I was going for. When the idea came for creating a tablescape, I was unclear of what direction I was going for until I shopped at JCPenney. I walked around the decor department and was completely inspired. They had so many styles and colors that would inspire you too.

💛

I saved a highlight of my shopping trip to JCPenney. You must check it out. I’ll be honest, I was blown away by the styles, quality and prices of there store. I will be shopping there quite frequently and you know I will take you along my journey.

💛

What is the style of your home?

💛

PS. Everything on my table is from JCPenney and it is the Linden Street Collection.

.

.

#tablescape #summertablescape #summertablesetting #summervibesonly #diningroomdecoration #diningroomdesignideas #diningroomtable #tabledecorating #tablestyling #tablescaping #tablescapingideas #coastalfarmhouse #meditteraneanstyle #smalldiningroom #dinnerdecoration #dinnerpartyideas #summertable #jcpenneystyle #summerpartyideas
Happy Thursday! This week is just flying by, which Happy Thursday! This week is just flying by, which is okay by me. Yesterday I worked on my bedroom and it feels so good having a clean bedroom. It was a chore that I needed to get done.
🐾
My inspiration was my new pillows that I got from @downlitebedding. The name of the pillow says it all “Ahhhhhmazing™ down alternative pillow” and they are amazing.
🐾
The pillows are so soft, plush and are hypoallergenic. They are easily molded so you position your neck, head and arms. The pillows are also washable and OEKO-TEX® Certified Textiles Are Certified Free Of Harmful Chemicals. 
🐾
I’ll be honest, Downlite Bedding are the only pillows that I sleep with. They are fabulous and will last for years. I highly recommend them. They won’t disappoint you. Downlite Bedding was nice enough to give my followers a 20% off discount code to there shop: DYGEN20. 
🐾
Do you sleep in your stomach, back or side?
.
.
#downlitebedding #sullytheyellowlab #bedpillows #beddingdecor #bedroomdecor #bedroomdetails #bedroomdecorating #yellowlabpuppy #pillowdecor #smallbedroom #smallbedroomdesign #shabbychicstyle #bedpillowcase #farmhousebedroom #cozybed #cozybedroomdecor #goodnightsleep #dogsanddecor #petsanddecor #dogonbed #g3tin2itd3k0r
Hello! I have to tell you that I love summer. It’s my favorite season. I love the sun, hot weather, shirts and flip flops. I could just spend all day outside.
🌻
One of my favorite things to do in the summer besides gardening is going to the Farmers Market. There is something about the atmosphere with people walking around with bags in hand, the smell of kettle corn and everyone is so happy. 
🌻
Besides the atmosphere, you can’t beat the freshly grown produce. It’s mind blowing how different it tastes, then what you get in the store. You almost forget what a strawberry is suppose to taste like until have it at the Farmers Market. Plus you are supporting your community. It’s a good feeling all around. 
🌻
I highly recommend going to the Farmers Market and pick up so corn. Soooooo good!! Stock up on your fruits and veggies and freeze it for winter.
🌻
My beautiful “Summer” cutout sign is from @krumpetshomedecor and it’s also the deal of the week. You get an extra 10% off with code: PBANDP. Link is in my bio.
🌻
What’s your favorite thing to do in the summer?
.
.
#supportfarmersmarkets #krumpetshomedecor #summerproduce #summerdecorating #summerfoods #bayareafarmersmarket #farmersmarketinspo #sunflowerseason #kitchendecorideas #kitcheninspirations #inspiringfood #summersign #brentwoodcorn #sunflowersmakemehappy #kitchenvignette #kitchendecorating #farmersmarketseason #kitchencooking #summerideas #wedzdyHDFfun22
Happy Tuesday! Hope you are having a great start t Happy Tuesday! Hope you are having a great start to the week. It’s been busy over here. The work emailed really piled up when I was off, 162 of them. Ugh.
🌸
I’m sharing with you my last photo of my peonies. I’m so sad that they didn’t last. I got about 6 days from them. I guess that’s means I need to go to Trader Joe’s and get more before peony season is over.
🌸
Do you have any summer vacation scheduled this year?
🌸
Mirror - @feltcreativehome
Lavender Wreath -@krumpetshomedecor
.
.
#krumpetshomedecor #peonylove #livingroomdecor #livingroomdecorideas #shelfdecor #shelfdecoration #floralarrangment #blanketladder #traderjoesflowers #mirrordecor #mirrordecoration #shelfstyling #mirrorreflection #peoniesbouquet #flowerdesigningfriends #homeandgardenig #flowersfriendsflourish #neutraldecor #neutraldecorstyles #makeitpr3ttyd3k0r
Happy Monday!! It’s back to work for me. I’ll Happy Monday!! It’s back to work for me. I’ll be counting down to my next vacation, which will be the week of the 4th of July. I will tell you, it felt so nice not having any plans and doing work in the garden.
🌻
This weekend I finally made it to the Farmers Market and I picked up these amazing sunflowers. They are such a happy flower. 
🌻
When I got them, I couldn’t resist doing a flowers in the sink photo. I haven’t done one of these since Fall. Now I may have to go back to the Farmers Market next weekend because they had so many flowers and most were only $4.00 a bundle. 
🌻
Do you you like to go to the Farmers Market?
.
.
#flowersinthesink #sunflowerlover #sunflowerseason #cheeryflowers #kitchensink #kitchensinkdecor #summerflowers #flowersfriendsflourish #flowerlovinfriends #bhgflowers #thatsgoodhousekeeping #homeandgardenig #homeandgardenmagazine #farmhouseflowers #prettyflowersmakemehappy #farmhousekitchendecor #farmhousekitchen #floralarrangment #mondayflowers #mydecorlove #prettythingz22
Happy Friday! My vacation is officially over and I Happy Friday! My vacation is officially over and I pretty much spent the whole week working in my garden, so I apologize for all the flower photos. 
🌸
This is a view of my fenced in garden. The flowers on the left are zinnias, and next to them is beardtongue and in the background, butterfly bush.  In about a month or so, this background will pop with lots of orange from my Mexican sunflower and yellow from the black eyed susan. I just hope my black eyed susan’s make it. They are struggling. 
🌸
I have to say I have been enjoying working in the garden. It’s therapy to me. It just makes me feel good to sit back and see all your hard work start to bloom. I can’t wait to see what the garden looks like a month.
🌸
What do you like to do that you consider your therapy?
.
.
#backyardgarden #zinniamagenta #backyardgardener #backyardgarden #backyardgardens #bayareagardening #bayareagarden #greenacresnurseryandsupply #gardeningmakesmehappy #homeandgardenig #homeandgardenig #betterhomesandgardens #bhgflowers #thatsgoodhousekeeping #goodhousekeepingmagazine #gardenmagazine #studiomoutdoor #californiagarden #californiagardening #zone9b #sunnydazenjun3
Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2022 · PB + P Design · Blog Design by Little Blue Deer
Privacy Policy

 

Loading Comments...