We took a trip to Ireland last year, but it was just us. We knew immediately the kids would love it, so this time we brought the kids to Ireland! Day 1 We left the house Monday, August 14th about noon and arrived at Newark International Airport at about 2:30, breezed through security, and sat […]
Easy Lunch On-the-Go: Slushie and Kabob
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Once the weather turns warm, we like to spend quite a bit of time outside. We haven’t cleaned up the backyard this year yet to get it ready for the boys to play all day. So, for now, we’re playing in our small front yard and going on lots of wagon rides!
I love being able to eat outside. I believe there’s no reason to drag everyone and everything back inside just to eat, so I like to make sure we have some quick lunches that are great for on-the-go outside.
And what better for those hot, sunny days than an ice-cold slushie? This week we grabbed all three flavors of the new Kool-Aid Easy Mix: Cherry, Grape and Tropical Punch. I made up a quick slushie for the boys (and Mom & Dad) to enjoy outside.
Tropical Punch Smoothie with Blueberries
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Author: Christina Shirley
Recipe type: Drinks
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 4 cups ice cubes
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup Tropical Punch Kool-Aid Easy Mix
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Put in blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve!
The new Kool-Aid Easy Mix makes Kool-Aid even easier to make! To make it from the Easy Mix, you just add water! It doesn’t get much easier than that! You can make it in a pitcher or a single glass. At my Walmart, they were under $3 (prices may vary) which I think is really affordable considering it will make 3 pitchers or 6 quarts. With 50% less sugar than leading regular sodas, it’s a quick and refreshing drink the whole family can enjoy and Mom doesn’t feel guilty about serving!
Who wants to drag a bunch of plates outside for playtime? Not me! A great alternative to plates is food on a stick. Our boys are still too little for me to feel comfortable about handing them a skewer of food, so we make our kabobs using cake pop sticks.
Lunch Kabobs
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Author: Christina Shirley
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 8 (1 inch) cubes Velveeta cheese
- 4 Oscar Meyer bologna (halved)
- 8 grape tomatoes
Instructions
- Slide Velveeta cheese cube onto cake pop stick.
- Use a knife to poke starter hole in grape tomato.
- Slide grape tomato onto cake pop stick
- Fold over one of the half slices of bologna.
- Slide bologna onto cake pop stick.
- Repeat.
- Serve.
The boys are able to grab a lunch kabob and keep playing. These are great for taking on our wagon rides because there’s no room for plates in there. They can eat their lunch and then toss their stick in the cup holder. Lunch on a stick is always fun!
What are some of your favorite lunches to enjoy outside while playing?
Don’t forget to head to Walmart to grab the new Kool-Aid Easy Mix and Pour More Fun!
Which flavor is your favorite?
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Phyrra says
I love smoothies! Perfect lunch.
Carly says
Those kabobs look DELISH!
Eugenia says
I love the addition of real fruit!
Brooke @ Blushing Noir says
My kids would adore these little kabobs!
Deb says
Such a cute idea! So kid friendly!
David says
This looks like the Kool Aid version of those tiny Mio flavor enhancers that have been around for awhile. Judging by the price you quoted, these appear to be a much better value.
Kendra says
Love the idea of paper straws for the kebabs! They look yummy.
Lisa Heath says
THe slushie is so easy to make! I’ll have to try it out!
Sarah Halstead says
What a wonderful idea. I need to add blueberries to my slushies next time. Yumm!
Laura MyNewestAddiction says
YUM! I need to do these for Rae and T!
Stephanie says
I agree with you – we need quick and easy on-the-go lunches here too! My favorite flavor growing up was Cherry, but I think I’m more of a Tropical Punch girl now! Thanks for sharing your recipes! #client
Ashley says
These look so yummy!
David Fultner says
This is very cute. It will be easy to get the kids to eat this.
Rhonda Gales says
Stopping by from Sunday’s Best linkup. The timing of your post is perfect. My grandson is running track on Saturday’s and it’s an all day event. Your idea for a Lunch Kabob on a stick will be put to use in my household. Thanks for sharing your great post. I hope that you will party with us again.
Christine says
This is perfect for an anytime picnic or outing! My kids are going to love this! Thank you for sharing at OhMyHeartsieGirlWW!
Christine@CherishingaSweetLife
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight Party! Your being featured this week. Hope to see you again tomorrow for a new party! Pinned & shared.
Pamela says
I just may make these kabobs for my own lunch. Such a great idea. It’s been fun co-hosting with your this week.
Dianna Davis says
I have to admit this is a perfect on the go lunch for any little ones– thanks for sharing- and making it fun for them
Sarah L says
Good to add fruit to the slushies. Strawberries would be nice.
tracee says
Sounds like a pretty straightforward way to make slushies. I like that you added a little bit of fruit too.
Rosie says
aww what a cute lunch! I love the idea of using straws for kebobs!! I bet they ate it all!!!