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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

February 7, 2020 By Vicky

Next time you have a craving for a chicken sandwich, you don’t need to head to a fast food restaurant. You can make this crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe at home. It is so easy and can be customized in any way you want!   BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH RECIPE INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED…

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School Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters

September 6, 2019 By Vicky

If you have a picky eater, than packing school lunches can be your most dreaded time of the day. You either struggle to give your child something they will eat, or just pack the same thing every day. But what if I told you there were a variety of lunch ideas that even picky eaters…

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Stress Free School Lunch Meal Prep

September 2, 2019 By Vicky

I have had many stressful mornings spent getting lunch ready for my 3 kids to take to school. There is nothing worse than running late in the morning and then desperately trying to figure out something you can put in your children’s lunch boxes. If you have found yourself in a similar situation, or your…

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How to Pack the BEST School Lunches

August 29, 2019 By Vicky

In most parts of the country, school has started again, and if it hasn’t, it will soon. That means it’s time to get back into a school year routine. Part of that routine in many homes is packing school lunches. Packed lunches are a great option when your child isn’t too fond of what the…

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20 Ideas for Kids’ Lunches

July 30, 2018 By Vicky

Back to school time is upon us and with it comes the question of what to give the kids for lunch. Between my kids being picky and getting bored with the same old lunch everyday, I am always looking for new lunch ideas. These 20 Ideas for Kids’ Lunches, will help you start the school…

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Weight Watchers Thai Chicken Wraps

May 10, 2018 By Vicky

If you follow the weight watchers program, like I do, then you know that you can fall into a rut and eat the same things, day in and day out. These Weight Watchers Thai Chicken Wraps will change all that. These delicious and filling wraps are 4 points each on the Freestyle program. If you are looking for…

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Lunch Box Jokes for Kids

August 5, 2016 By Vicky

I love to include special notes and messages in my kids’ lunch boxes just to remind them that I am thinking of them while they are at school. But figuring out what to say on notes and putting them together can be time consuming. I find with kids, jokes are always a hit. So I collected…

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Italian Chicken Salad

February 25, 2016 By Vicky

Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. and Pinnacle Foods Group LLC. All opinions are entirely my own. When I was at Walmart recently, I picked up Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing and Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Chicken along with the other ingredients I would need to make Italian Chicken Salad. It was one…

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Turkey, Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce Sandwich

August 12, 2015 By Vicky

I am so excited to share a new sandwich creation with you! I make sandwiches for lunch 3-4 times a week because they are easy and filling. But I do get bored sometimes with the same old thing, so I like to switch things up a bit and come up with some new ways to…

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School Lunch Ideas

August 11, 2015 By Vicky

Have your kids started school yet? My kids start in a few weeks and I have already starting thinking about some school lunch ideas to fill up their lunchboxes. My kids tend to have the same sandwich every day, but this year I want to switch things up a bit. Luckily, I discovered all sorts…

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Hi, I'm Vicky, founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for play and learning activities for kids, kid friendly food, parenting tips and general family fun, you will find it at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me or drop me a note. Thanks for stopping by!
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