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Sep 04

After School Snack Tray

Sep 04

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We may only be two weeks into the new school year but First Grade has been keeping Toodie and I both very busy. Adapting to a structured routine after a relaxed summer has actually been much easier than I anticipated. I’m still struggling with the early mornings but it can’t all be sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying it’s been a complete breeze. Waking up earlier than need be, writing thoughtful lunch notes, carefully crafting themed bento boxes, ironing uniforms, and making flashcards can be exhausting. Insert more over-achieving mom problems here. First Grade is proving to be much different than Kindergarten, from the challenging curriculum to the weekly spelling tests. Each day there is something new to be learned. If there is one thing that makes it all worth it, it’s the enlightening car ride home where I get to hear about the highlights of Toodie’s day.

This year may bring changes but there are still many things that remain the same. These include but are not limited to- the slew of sand that makes it’s way from the playground to our carpet thanks to Toodie’s cavernous sneakers, the loss of color coordinated hair bows which will never be seen again (we already have one casualty during week two), and the insatiable hunger that creeps upon her as soon as she walks into the door after a long day of school. Before she even gets the chance to raid the pantry I make sure to have an after school snack tray ready to go. This makes getting homework done much easier and prevents her from snacking like a maniac before dinner time. 

Each week I try to include different snacks and foods that Toodie enjoys, sometimes introducing new things as well. When stocking up on snacks I prefer to shop the savings at Publix because I get high quality products and am able to take advantage of the regular promotions. Some of her favorites include Vanilla Yoplait Greek Yogurt, Mighty Mango Naked Juice, Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, Chex Mix, Totino’s Pizza Rolls, and Shark Fruit Snacks. I usually keep our stash stocked by buying the value packs which often have a coupon. 

Some other after school snack tray ideas include:

  • fresh fruit
  • mini sandwiches
  • nuts
  • cookies
  • crackers & cheese
  • veggies & salad dressing
  • granola
  • meat roll ups
  • pretzels & peanut butter dip
  • yogurt
  • graham crackers

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  1. Elena says

    Sep 04 at 4:45 pm

    I like to make fun and colorful rainbow plate from fruits and berries

  2. Jenny Scheldberg says

    Sep 05 at 3:01 am

    I like to freeze grapes and yogurts to make it a different type of snack.

  3. Peggy Damon says

    Sep 05 at 3:01 am

    I make them fun by having the "right" snack in the house otherwise it's no fun for either of us!!

  4. Ashley Kolpak says

    Sep 05 at 11:27 am

    I try to make them cute and cut stuff in fun shapes

  5. kellyr78 says

    Sep 05 at 8:39 pm

    I make snacks fun by giving them dips and toppings.

  6. arress says

    Sep 05 at 8:39 pm

    We use cookie cutters on PBJ's or bagels.

  7. CindyWindy2003 says

    Sep 05 at 8:39 pm

    I cut them into their favorite shapes and freeze fruit for fruit popsicles.

  8. Shelly Peterson says

    Sep 06 at 4:42 am

    Honestly I don't really think about making snacks fun, my son is 12 and when he comes home from school he just wants to eat something.

  9. Madeline B says

    Sep 06 at 4:42 am

    I make snacks fun by making them into animal shapes.

  10. Natalie says

    Sep 06 at 5:18 pm

    I make snacks fun by serving cut up fruits and veggies with interesting sauces and making them into fun shapes.

  11. Gina Wildorchid says

    Sep 07 at 1:12 am

    My son loves crackers and cheese, so I usually cut the crackers in cute shapes.

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  12. Heavensangel2387 says

    Sep 07 at 1:12 am

    I make snacks fun by putting them in cool containers that they like to eat out of.

  13. Angela says

    Sep 07 at 1:48 am

    I make faces with the food

  14. LauraJJ says

    Sep 07 at 8:19 pm

    Oh we try to make cute snacks when we can, I love looking for fun ideas like this one! I need to get more creative!

  15. Lauren says

    Sep 07 at 8:19 pm

    I like to make bento-type snacks.

  16. siegalpaula says

    Sep 08 at 1:48 am

    I always serve food on their comic book plates

  17. latanya t says

    Sep 08 at 1:48 am

    make it in cute shapes

  18. Quirky Chrissy says

    Sep 08 at 5:23 pm

    I love that you used the cupcake containers for your kiddo snacks. I don't have tiny humans, but my boyfriend keeps snack packs for me in his work backpack so I don't get hangry.

  19. Mandee Seeley says

    Sep 08 at 5:23 pm

    Frozen grapes!

  20. Jaclyn Rose says

    Sep 08 at 8:55 pm

    I offer a few choices! They also love having chocolate milk after school!

  21. Bianca Roman says

    Sep 09 at 1:05 pm

    i usually give my son pretzels and different flavors of cheese blocks!

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  22. Minta's Creations says

    Sep 09 at 1:05 pm

    I use different cutters to cut out cheese shapes to go with some Ritz crackers.

  23. Ashley says

    Sep 10 at 4:21 am

    I let the kids help pick out snacks they want when we go grocery shopping
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  24. Madonna says

    Sep 10 at 7:13 pm

    I make snack time fun by making one on one time and spending the time talking about our days. No distractions allowed.

  25. Charmane Santos says

    Sep 11 at 3:45 am

    Me and my kiddos making Cup cakes with different flavors,

  26. HS says

    Sep 12 at 2:29 pm

    They get to pick weekday snack menu during weekends.

  27. Lynne says

    Sep 13 at 2:27 am

    The kids help pick out the snacks at the store, and help look for recipes to make/try. We also eat the snacks in different locations – outside if the weather permits.

  28. Tina Woo says

    Sep 14 at 2:13 pm

    We try to alternate sweet snacks with savory ones, hot with cold, etc.

  29. Francine says

    Sep 16 at 6:16 pm

    I make fun shapes

  30. Shaylin S says

    Sep 17 at 3:29 pm

    I let them choose from many options!

  31. Amanda Sakovitz says

    Sep 18 at 2:15 pm

    I write funny notes

  32. Rose-Marie says

    Sep 29 at 6:29 pm

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