Let’s do lunch

Kid-friendly recipes, tailgating tips and how to spot a job scam [The Penny Hoarder]( [THEPENNYHOARDER.COM]( WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 What your kids want to eat and what they need to eat don’t always jive. Finding something they’ll want and that their body needs… that also fits in your grocery budget? That’s why we call parents heroes. Today’s tips celebrate Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day by helping you find that balance — with recipes that let kids chip in! First, this news… Music and a Movie Spotify knows you’re a broke college student, so it teamed up with Hulu to offer both services at one low price. [Here’s how to get both for $4.99 a month](. Are You Ready for Some Savings? At long last, football season is back, and you know what that means? It’s time for tailgating. Throw down in the stadium parking lot. Play sweet tunes and grill some meats. Time to enjoy an adult beverage or six. Save money this season with our tips to [tailgate like a hall of famer — on an amateur’s budget](. bcc: Scammy McScammerton Work-from-home job scams are annoyingly common. Scammers love to prey on folks who are desperate for a change or extra cash, and no one is immune. [Here’s how one engineering grad almost got roped into a scam]( — and tips to help you spot them when see them. Let's Do Lunch Here are a few tips from parents and nutritionists to pack [healthy and affordable lunches your kids will love]( this school year. Plan ahead, and prepare in bulk. “With two or three proteins cooked and on hand for the week, veggies and fruit washed and cut, and a few healthy fats on hand, a lunch can come together in less than five minutes!” says Tara Allen, a registered nurse, health coach and personal trainer. Bonus: Get the kids involved in prep. Keep it kid-friendly. If your kids won’t eat kale, you’re not helping them by sticking it in the lunch box. Try this simple, nutrition-packed sandwich with kid-approved flavor and crunch: Spread low-fat cream cheese inside a whole-wheat pita, and pack in a few roasted turkey slices, some baby spinach leaves and cucumber slices. Use leftovers. Turn last night’s chicken into a sandwich, or chopped salad veggies into a snack. Make homemade desserts. “Look for recipes with coarse texture like oatmeal cookies. You won’t even notice the difference [when you substitute whole wheat flour], and you avoid preservatives and chemicals,” says caterer and mother of seven Pam Layton McMurtry. She also recommends trail mix for dessert. Recipe of the Day Fruity Pebbles Treats: This take on the classic Rice Krispies treat comes with a colorful surprise! It’s so simple to make, the kids can take the lead. [fruity pebbles treat] Servings: 24 bars Ingredients - 8 ½ cups fruity cereal: $3.63 - 1 10 ½ -ounce package mini marshmallows: $1.12 - ¼ cup butter: 48 cents - 1 12-ounce bag white chocolate morsels: $2.29 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening: 14 cents - Assorted sprinkles (about ½ ounce): $1.42 Total: $9.08 Cost per treat: 37 cents Directions 1. Microwave the butter in a 4-quart microwavable bowl for 45 seconds or until melted. 2. Add the marshmallows, and toss to coat them with butter. 3. Microwave until marshmallows are completely melted and well-mixed with the butter, about 1 ½ minutes. Stir after 45 seconds. 4. Add the cereal, and mix well. 5. Press the mixture firmly into a greased 13-by-9-inch pan. Let it cool, then cut into squares. Alternatively, grease your hands well, and roll each treat into a ball while the mixture is still warm. 6. Melt the white chocolate morsels in the microwave, stirring in 30-second intervals. If the chocolate is too thick to coat a spoon easily, stir in a tablespoon of coconut oil or shortening. 7. Dip the treats in the chocolate (you may have to pop it back in the microwave once or twice to keep it smooth), and finish them with colorful sprinkles while the coating sets. These make great [treats for the holidays]( — use a cookie cutter to make festive shapes! Until tomorrow! The Penny Hoarder | 300 1st Ave S, Suite 400 | Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701 | United States You can [update your mailing preferences here]( or [unsubscribe]( from all email from The Penny Hoarder. Questions? View our Privacy Policy. Having trouble reading this email? You can [view it online](. Like what you're seeing? Go old-school and [share this]( someone you like. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -