Lunchtime on school days can get a little dull around here. Too often we resort to everyone fending for themselves and that gets boring.

I am going to try assigning certain foods to certain days so that we have a good variety every week. I will cook extra with evening meals so we can use the leftovers for lunch (taco meat, for example).

This list is just a brainstorm of homeschool lunch ideas. Not listed are side options: salad, fruit, veggie sticks, yogurt, applesauce, raisins, etc.

{Monday}

• We have a relaxed schedule on Mondays so it is a Whatever day.

{Tuesday}

• hot dogs (Oscar Mayer Select w/no nitrates or nitrites)
• frito pie
• chili
• brown rice
• stuffed baked potatoes
• sausage wraps
• pizza pockets

{Wednesday}

• spaghetti
• chicken parmesan
• buttered pasta w/garlic & parmesan
• macaroni & cheese
• fish sticks
• popcorn chicken
• popcorn shrimp
• cheese ravioli (frozen)

{Thursday}

• nachos
• tacos
• chicken quesadillas
• tostadas
• burritos
• carnitas

{Friday}

• subs
• pitas
• grilled cheese
• make-your-own lunchables
• BBQ sandwiches
• PB&J
• summer sausage, cheese & crackers
• soup & bread

What do you serve for lunch on a busy day?