It seems that school starts earlier every year. So it's time to start thinking about what to put in those school lunches every morning.

My children always wanted to bring their own lunches because they didn't really like what was offered in the school lunchroom. But it was sometimes a little difficult to make their lunches nutritious and tasty and also to put a little variety in their lunchboxes without spending a small fortune.

If we let ourselves, we can spend a "lot" on individual servings, lunchables, and treats for lunches. Here are a few ideas to help you meet the "Frugal Lunchbox Challenge".

Go to the Dollar Store and buy a few of those individual serving-size storage containers. These are very inexpensive and they are wor School Lunches the Frugal Way! Recipe

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Easy to Make Guacamole Dip

by Jan Kovarik

Easy to Make Guacamole!

You can make guacamole that people will rave about! It’s easy, and you don’t need any fancy kitchen utensils or appliances.

What You’ll Need To Have Ready

Assemble the following kitchen items: Cutting board Sharp knife A shallow-lipped dish or bowl, preferably with a flat bottom A potato masher, hand-held is better than an electric whipper

Ingredients (for one batch, feeds 2-4 people as a side dish or dip for chips): 2 Haas avocados* Fresh cilantro (usually comes in a small bunch or plastic bag in the produce area) 2 Roma tomatoes 2 fresh limes (not lime juice) Sour Cream (fat-free is OK) 1 package of Guacamole seasoning (Schilling, McCormick, or La Easy to Make Guacamole Dip Recipe

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Grilled Tandoori-Style Chicken with Cool Cucumber Raita

by News Canada

(NC)—Using a tandoori paste from a jar makes this spicy chicken dish fast and easy. Marinate the meat at the cottage in the morning, or combine the chicken and marinade and marinate overnight in the refrigerator before leaving for the cottage the next day. This marinade is also lovely for grilled lamb chops. You can make the raita at home and bring it along in the cooler.

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 kg cut into lengthwise strips 2-3 tbsp tandoori paste (homemade or purchased) 25-45 mL 1/4 cup plain yogurt 50 mL olive oil RAITA: 1/2 large English cucumber, finely chopped 2 large Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 tsp salt 2 mL 1 cup plain yogur Grilled Tandoori-Style Chicken with Cool Cucumber Raita Recipe

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