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Sunday, March 25, 2012

My 1st Muffin Tin Meal

This week we worked on a few Spring activities when we actually did "preschool stuff". To be real honest, as we get closer to meeting blessing #3 in about a month this mama is losing steam. Overall, I feel great, just getting a little tired. Thankfully my boys are flexible and roll with the punches.

One thing I did get really excited about this week is Muffin Tin Meals. I have seen a ton of great ideas that my fellow blogging mama friends are doing with their kiddos and food. So I thought I would check it out. I found this great site called Muffin Tin Mom where this awesome blogging mama hosts a weekly linky party with great ideas to make meals for kids in muffin tins.

On her blog, you'll find:
  • Easy snack ideas for kids
  • "Cute food" and "food art"
  • Official Home of Muffin Tin Meals/Muffin Tin Monday: (the American version of the Japanese bento box meal) - a meal served in a muffin tin (or cupcake pan) for kids.
  • Crafty and creative ideas, projects, and activities to do with your kids
  • Activities and posts are primarily for parents of young children, but adaptable for all ages
  •  Easy recipes
So I decided to give it a whirl! At the time I didn't have two muffin tins to use for both of the boys, so I decided just to use muffin liners. The boys LOVED it! They both gobbled up both of their lunches, especially the m &ms for desert. I love the idea making meals more fun and a way to introduce new foods in a fun way.

Here is my 1st muffin tin meal! In honor of Spring related activities I used one of our 101 cookie cutters to make their sandwich in the shape of a flower. I included cheese, cheerios, craisins, whales and m&ms. I presented lunch this way numerous times this week and each day both JP and CA seemed to enjoy it.


This weekend I hit the Dollar Tree and found two muffin tins with six sections. I also found Easter muffin liners. :) Yea! I also got a major surge of energy one night this past week and reorganized my pantry. Now all of the items I need for baking, crafting, and muffin meals are all in one place! I am looking forward to making more Muffin Tin Meals this week for the boys.

This awesome container needed a new purpose, so off to my pantry it goes. I like to label things with masking tape as it does not leave a sticky residue.

This is the drawer with all of my muffin liners! I am excited to use them in the future!
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8 comments:

  1. BrittneyMarch 25, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Fun! My kids love muffin tin meals too. I need to organize my cookie cutters and other lunch items.

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    1. TrinaMarch 25, 2012 at 10:40 PM

      Thanks! You are one of my blogging mama friends who inspired me! So thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. EricaMarch 27, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Great first tin. I didn't know about the whales. I have to look for them next time I grocery shop.

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    1. TrinaMarch 28, 2012 at 4:56 PM

      Thank you Erica! It has been a lot of fun to make these this past week! Our family thinks whales are more cheesy flavored than goldfish, and they are less expensive. A win-win for us. We buy them at Walmart. :)

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  3. AnonymousMarch 27, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    I love how you have things organized. I love muffin tin meals.

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    1. TrinaMarch 28, 2012 at 4:58 PM

      Thank you! It has been fun to have it all more organized and more accessible. I am loving making muffin tin meals. :)

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  4. Sierra @ H is for HomeschoolingMarch 29, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Trina, this is so much fun! I love that you are doing muffin tin meals now! And you are so organized!! Your post inspired me to make Boogie's flower one because I do so love doing them. Hope you're feeling well today!

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    1. TrinaMarch 29, 2012 at 5:15 PM

      Hi Sierra! I am honored that I inspired YOU as YOU inspire me all the time in your posts. Thanks for your kind words! I am really enjoying muffin tin meals now and the Muffin Tin Mom website is so fun! I do hope you are well and enjoying your blogging break. I do miss you, but love that you are taking care of you and yours!

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