Back-to-School Fun With Food

Whether your kids dread or look forward to going back to school, you're sure to put smiles on their faces with these recipes.

Compiled by Jennifer Hoche

From Reader's Digest

Snacks to Please

Fill your child's lunchbox with these fun treats. Set aside special snacks just for school and your kids will look forward to their daily trip to the cafeteria. These recipes are sure to brighten a bad day!

Spiced Walnuts
Eat-It-By-the-Handful Popcorn and Nut Mix
Loony Lips
Peanut Butter Dinosaurs
Shake-A-Sack Apple Snack
Veggie Kabobs 

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