How to make a meal from ALDI for 4 people for only 13! This pork chop meal will satisfy all of your family, is easy to make, and is easy on the bank account.  ALDI Ingredients: 4 pork chops, 1 box long grain and wild rice, 8oz. package of mushrooms, 1 box onion soup and dip mix, 1 box panko bread crumbs, 1 16 oz. bag fresh green beans. Directions: 1. Heat pan on the stove over medium heat. Pour in 1 tbsp. olive oil. 2. Combine 1 packet onion soup mix and 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Rinse off pork chops and pat dry. Cover each side with breadcrumb mixture. 3. Heat pork chops on stove top un ..read more

How to make a budget family-friendly meal recipe for 6-8 people for only $15! My family loved this Crab Pasta Bake and while it does feed 6-8 people, you can also feed 4 people and have great-tasting leftovers for the next day. Also, while we used imitation crab, you could easily substitute a different protein. Just be aware it could change the price. The melty cheese goodness will complement most meats such as steak, chicken, pork, and more. Below is the recipe! Crab Pasta Bake Meal Feeds 6-8 People Ingredients: 1 lb. imitation crab meat, 1lb. Rotini pasta, 1.5 cups shredded cheese, 8oz. s ..read more

Here is how to make a family-friendly meal from your local grocery store for 5 people for only $15! Plus, there will be leftovers for another meal! These Taco Pockets are a crowd-pleaser and can be tweaked with your family's favorite ingredients. You can use 1-2 Taco Pockets on each plate, depending on how hungry your family and friends are.  One of our tips to save money is to reuse ingredients from the main dish with your side dish. For this recipe, we used onions and cheese in both the main pockets and the side salad. Below is our recipe for Taco Pockets. Taco Pockets Makes 5 Servin ..read more

  Halloween at Disneyland and Disney World is magical, but of course, we can't just go off to Disney every spooky season. Or can we? No, no, of course not. But the next best thing is making a Halloween Disney Mickey Mouse Halloween food art school lunch for your kids! Here is how to do it.  Ingredients: Bread, sliced cheddar cheese, sliced lunch meat, nori, black and orange tortilla chips, trail mix, candy corn pumpkins, black seedless grapes, orange sprinkles. Directions: 1. Cut bread, cheese, and meat into Mickey Mouse's head shape. I used a cutter to make it easy. Cut Mickey's ..read more

  Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 just came out, and since it is one of our favorite movie series to see as a family, my son really wanted to watch it for his birthday. So of course we had to go and I had to make a Rocket Raccoon lunch to celebrate. This is complete with a Rocket sandwich, Groot pretzel sticks, and a blackberry space scene. I chose to make Rocket more cartoon-like for this lunch instead of realistic because the movie was pretty serious in many scenes and I wanted this lunch to be lighthearted.  I definitely recommend watching this film if you have seen the others ..read more

  Star Wars is more than an enjoyable way to spend time in our house, it's a passion. I grew up on it and my own kids have as well. We just finished watching the latest season of The Mandalorian and we can't wait for the next Star Wars-themed show or movie to release. We also believe May the 4th should be a national holiday! That is why I always have to make Star Wars-themed food art lunches for my kids during this time of year.  This Star Wars Day I made a Stormtrooper sandwich with Grogu (Baby Yoda) on the side along with some Mandalorian-themed crackers. The sandwich has blackbe ..read more

Despicable Me Minions lunches are some of the most fun to make for my kids. You can make the Minions' lunch with anything and it makes sense because they do everything and use any prop available to man. I have made Christmas Minions, Football Minions, and more. However today I was looking for a very easy Minions lunch to make. And guess what? An easy Minions lunch works also! If you go to your local grocery store you will find many Minions-branded snack items. The problem isn't finding them, it's deciding which one you want to use. For this lunch, I bought Minions fruit snacks and decided t ..read more

Easter is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen! As a parent, you're always looking for ways to make meals more fun and exciting for your kids. Well, today we've got a recipe that's not only delicious but also looks great and is perfect for Easter. We're going to be making an Easter food art lunch that's sure to make your kids smile. And who knows, the Easter Bunny might even stop by for a bite! This Easter food art lunch is easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids excited about the holiday. Plus, it's a fun way to get them to eat their ..read more

  Disney has been a part of our family's life since our oldest was two years old. But I know that we aren't unique in this. Disney's Mickey Mouse has been a beloved character for generations, and now you can bring a bit of that magic into your kitchen with this fun and delicious food art recipe.  Whether you're hosting a Disney-themed party or just looking for a fun and unique school lunch recipe to make with your kids, this Mickey Mouse pizza recipe is sure to be a hit! So, gather your ingredients and let's get started on making this fun and delicious Mickey Mouse food art recipe ..read more

People sometimes ask where I get the inspiration for the lunches that I make for my kids. I always tell them it comes from what my kids are interested in. It could be T.V. shows, books, or the puppy we just got for Christmas! Yep, this puppy has pretty much taken over our lives. Her name is Cali and she is a Cavapoo. That means she is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Poodle mix. She is named after California, which is where we lived before we moved out here to Oklahoma. You can check out her @LunchboxPup Instagram account here. Our family already loves her, although she can drive ..read more