Goodbye summer, we’ve had a ball.  We’ve enjoyed your long days, warm nights, delicious fruits and vegetables, and especially the extra time you’ve given us to spend enjoying our children.  We’ll miss you.

But back-to-school we go, and into a new year full of learning, fun and surprises.  With school comes for many of us, the dreaded lunch box planning.  Monotony can (and usually does) become an issue around school lunches at our house.  I am constantly trying to invent new ideas for inspired lunches and find myself in need of new ideas throughout the year. (more…)