My kids will not go anywhere without food.  I guess that’s my fault.  I always take food with me, in case we are gone a long time, but they will take food if we are driving a mile to the church. 

So last Saturday when grandma and grandpa lovingly agreed to take the kids to a carnival, I was too busy getting ready for a obligation, I did not oversee their preparations.  Apparently they each packed a lunch for the day (without prompts from me).  My mom told me they had brought cut up apples, granola bars, water bottles, fruit leather, and carrots.  It’s good to know that I stock my cupboards with things I’d be glad they are taking.  Quickly, my soap box about fruit snacks.  It’s candy!  Don’t even call them fruit snacks. If you must buy them, save them for dessert!

Other good road snacks:

• String cheese
• Baked Pita chips
• Dried apricots
• Dried bananas
• Rice Cakes (the flavored mini ones are tasty, not filling though)
• Pretzels
• Homemade mini muffins

What does your family bring when you go out?  Or am I the only one who can’t be gone for an hour without food?