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06-09-2006, 9:57 AM hilary_fan95 Joined on 06-05-2006 Along for the Ride lunches? What do you make for lunch when you babysit? ~Devyn~    Report

06-23-2006, 11:51 AM JuStRock41 Joined on 06-23-2006 Be nice - I'm new! Re: lunches? well i can help you with that, how old are you and/or how good can you cook. basic things for lunches are mac and cheese chicken fingers, frzen meals, sandwiches, if you want more ideas just ask    Report

06-23-2006, 12:14 PM Chosen7Stone Joined on 10-21-2005 Tallahassee, FL Super Sitter!! Re: lunches? Hey Devyn, Mom and dad should give you ideas, or even leave something pre-made for you.  If they leave it up to you, make sure that whatever you feed the children is acceptable.  Many parents are very strict with what their children can and cannot eat. Involving the children in making lunch is educational and a lot of fun.  Be silly with it.  When you make a meat and cheese sandwich, draw a happy face with the squeeze mustard when you're making it.  If you need to boil water or use a sharp knife, use this opportunity to remind the child how important it is to be safe when preparing food. Think of it this way -- if you were a mom, what would you like to see your child eat? Have an sliced apple as side for their lunch, and sprinkle some cinnamon on it.  Dip carrots in ranch dressing.  If the family has a lot of fruit, make a fruit salad.  (Cut up an apple, orange, and banana and mix it in a bowl.)  Make grilled cheese with tomato soup to dip the sandwich in. Also be aware of the child's eating capabilities.  Obviously, serving hot soup to a toddler isn't a good idea. *Love in Christ from Mary* 1 Peter 2:4-5 Vote my agency, Seminole Sitters, the "Best Overall Business" in Tallahassee for the 2007 Tally Awards at EverythingTallahassee.com!!!    Report

10-08-2006, 10:58 AM blondeslovetoshop Joined on 04-10-2006 Along for the Ride Re: lunches?  hilary_fan95 wrote: What do you make for lunch when you babysit? ~Devyn~ Deli meats, chesses, fruits, and veggies. For dessert i sever ice cream with chocolate syrup! i usually make pizza,french toast,PastaRoni white cheddar noodles,etc. If you are a really good cook look through some cookbooks. that's what I do.    Report

03-27-2007, 1:15 PM shamrocknyc Joined on 03-27-2007 NYC I Know My Way Around Re: lunches? Most of the parents I work for give me a good idea of what they want their darlings to eat. If they don't, I just make sure the bases are covered, dairy, carbs, protein, veggies/fruit. I try to encourage healthy eating without being too pushy about it.    Report

06-29-2007, 11:25 AM LexiXOXOpl Joined on 06-26-2007 Be nice - I'm new! Re: lunches? you can also make bagel pizza using bagels (cut in half), sauce, and mozarrella cheese and also peperoni if the kids like it you can also throw in some veggies like sliced peppers, red onions that look purple.....have fun!    Report

09-28-2007, 2:13 PM iluvshoes1993 Joined on 09-24-2007 Along for the Ride Re: lunches? Well, ask the parents what kind of stuff their kids like to eat.  If you forget to ask, then ask the kids.  Most kids i've watched have amazed me.  They'd go to the friedge, open it up, and pull out just what they wanted.  If they're good enough, they won't pull out ice cream!  lol  Most kids like fruit and vegetables.  You hear so many stories of kids refusing to eat their vegetables, but it's because their parents set broccoli, brussel sprouts, or peas in front of them.  And if I were a little kid, I wouldn't touch the stuff either!!  Be creative though!  And remember, not all kids like the same stuff you liked when you were a kid.  You may have liked raisins, but maybe they don't.     Report