Fun Lunch Ideas for Back To School!!!!!

Majestiquely Wonderful Lunch Ideas for Back To School!

If you have a picky eater like I do… I’m sure you have the challenge of figuring out what you can send to school in the form of a nutritious lunch that will NOT either end up in the trash or make it’s way back home to you resulting in a STARVING child after school. So, I sat my very smart 10 year old child down and had her give me her top 10 packed lunches picks! Here we go….

1. Salsa, Nacho Cheese and Chips
2. Turkey & Cheese Wraps with dipping sauce
3. The old fashioned PB&J sandwich on White Wheat
4. Chicken Salad with Grapes on the side
5. Chicken Noodle Soup with Crackers
6. Chili with Cornbread Crackers
7. Chicken Nuggets with BBQ Sauce & Carrots on the side.
8. Cubed Chicken, Turkey or Ham with Crackers and carrots with Ranch dressing on the side.
9. The Old Fashioned Bologna or Bacon Sandwich on White wheat or a Bisquit.
10. Kabobs! ~ any combination will do!

Now, being truthful… I had to add the healthy “carrots” in there.. but the she did pretty good! I’ve also the Kabob recipe to help you get started!!! Have fun, ENJOY & let me know what you think!

Kabob-wich!

How do you turn a sandwich into a fun snack? Make it a KABOB-WICH!
Ingredients
• skewers
• bread
• cheese
• lunch meat
• grape tomatoes
• lettuce
• pickles
• olive
• any other ingredients your child make like on their sandwich

Instructions – EASY!
1. Cut up cubes of bread, cheese, and lunch meat (we ordered 1/2-inch-thick slices of ham and turkey at the deli counter or cube left over steak, ham, chicken or turkey from dinner).
2. Slide the cubes onto a skewer with other foods your child likes, such as a grape tomato, a piece of lettuce, a pickle, or an olive.
3. Wrap in foil or ziplock bag to keep fresh.
4. Be sure to pack a side of mayo or mustard for dippin.

Going Green!!! ~ Majestiquely!!!

Going Green …. Majestiquely!!!


This recent fiasco with the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has got us all thinking what we can do to save our planet. Big or small, locally or nationally~ were do we begin if we haven’t already started!!! We’ve been hearing for years how our decisions are causing the ozone layer to deteriorate and how we are destroying our rain forests! Sometimes, it takes national disasters to grab our attention and shake us back to reality.

I’ve been reading and searching for ideas for years…and I’ve found a few great things we all can do!

1- TURN OFF YOUR LIGHTS WHEN YOU LEAVE THE ROOM!
2- Run your appliances (dishwasher, washer, dryer, etc.) at night.
3- Grow your own herbs and veggies! Yes, you can do this even if you only have a window sill or patio!! While you’re at it… plant a tree!!!! This will increase oxygen and shrink the ozone layer!
4- Water your outdoor plants and gardens in the early morning or late evening!!!!
5- Buy in bulk. Invest in a membership in your local wholesale club or make nice with someone who’s already a member! This will save you loot and less packaging!
6- Invest in the recyclable bags OR just dig out those old tote bags you never use and keep them in your trunk or under your seat! Eventually, it will become habit to grab them on your way into the store!
7- Keep your AC at 78 or higher and your Heat at 70 or below to conserve energy and reduce heating costs. In the summer, close your blinds during the hotter parts of the day and in rooms that have direct sunlight. In the winter… open your blinds and shades to get all the natural sun and heat you can pull!!!!
8- Donate or TRADE old clothes, toys and furnishings. This will lessen the mountain of unwanted debris in our landfills!
9- For those of you who are allergic to washing dishes by hand – only run your dishwasher when it’s FULL and opt to Air Dry your dishes!
10- Consider organic cleaning products like vinegar, borax and baking soda. AND try the Lemon trick for cleaning your microwave out!!! (hint… it’s an older post right here on MajestiqueWorld.blogspot.com!

Okay, so I don’t overwhelm you… I’ll stop there! But I want you to go full steam ahead! Give the list to your children to get them involved and see what ideas they can come up with! Make it a family project for the summer!!!!

© C. Little – 2010
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Majestiquely Clean!!!- Clean your microwave with Lemons!!!

Majestique Cleaning~ Cleaning your Microwave with a Lemon!!!!

As busy Ladies.. And Gents... we may not always have the time to sit and scrub those nasty splatters of food inside our microwaves!! Here’s a GREAT Natural way to clean you microwave!! It’s not only a GREEN cleaning method... but it’s EASY!! I tried it and was amazed at how easily the microwave wiped cleaned after this method. Dirty microwaves are gross to look at, transfer foul odors to food being cooked inside it, and also harbor bacteria and germs. So here’s a surefire way to get your microwave FRESH and CLEAN with no harmful chemicals or sprays!



Directions~
1. Cut a lemon in four parts.
2. Place Lemon in microwave safe mug.
3. Fill cup with water leaving about ½” space to top and place cup in microwave.
4. Turn on the microwave for 1-2 minutes (adjust time depending on wattage of the microwave- you want the water to create steam on the walls).
5. Let cup sit inside microwave for about 2 minutes.
6. Remove cup and lemons from microwave.
7. Discard the used lemons & lemon water (try placing them in your garbage disposal and running your disposal. This will clean, deodorize and freshen your disposal.
8. Using a damp sponge, finish wiping down all surfaces inside the microwave.
9. Leave the door of the microwave open to allow the inside to air dry.
10. Once dry, replace the glass tray.


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