I have found that mealtime can be more fun when you mix things up sometimes. During our recent holiday break from school I tried to find ways to keep my kids entertained without having to go out and spend tons of money. When it came to lunchtimes, I found a

One day we had an indoor picnic and it was a huge hit. We created a small fort in the family room and the kids ate their lunch under the blanket canopy. Another day we had another lunch adventure as they ate perched high in their outdoor play set.

Another day the whole family had our meal out on our front lawn! We all waved at the passers by which made it even more fun.  It was highly entertaining and my kids loved it.

Exciting meals don’t have to be expensive or extravagant, just use a little imagination and eat somewhere other than the dining room for a change!