One Megacoolmama…

I wanted to share with you all a cute idea for a fun lunch for the kiddos!  When my kids want a sandwich for lunch, I “healthify” it by adding some fruit & veggie sticks and by using whole wheat tortillas and all natural deli meats and cheeses.  My son was diagnosed with a peanut allergy at two years old, so I had to become creative with the kinds of sandwiches I served him at lunch…thus, the “Happy Face Sandwich” was born!  Take a look at the pictures below to see an example!

cheese, ham, veggie straws, grapes and strawberries!

whole wheat tortilla, cheese, veggie straws, grapes and strawberries!

Making these “sandwiches” is really not much more work than you would do to make your child’s lunch.  You can get even more creative than me by making your own combination!  I have used apple and avocado slices and banana slices (for the eyes) as well! 

I found a coupon for Hormel All Natural deli meats that you can find here  (it’s a Target coupon)!  These deli meats use NO nitrites/nitrates, NO preservatives, and NOTHING artificial!  Read here about the dangers of nitrites/nitrates in your deli meat. 

Also, send an email to wrldgourmet1@gmail.com to get some coupons sent to you for the Veggie Straws from Sensible Portions! 

And, don’t forget…if you go to the Driscoll’s website and sign up, they will send you a coupon for $.55 off their berries!  You can find some good deals on strawberries and blueberries at Target and Jewel right now!

I also love Target’s Archer Farms Simply Balanced Whole Wheat tortillas…my daughter eats them right up!

Have fun with your “Happy Face” sandwiches!