This post is sponsored by Amazon, however all thoughts and opinions are my own. 

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Fall is upon us, and with it, a back-to-school celebration. YES! Our kids are finally going back to school.  How excited are you? I know my son and I are. Those kindergarten video conferencingdays are (thankfully) a blur now, and we are ready to embrace in-person 1st grade. I want to shout out every single one of you who has survived this past year and who may still feel triggered from mentions of virtual school. Lord knows it hasn’t been easy. I also want to acknowledge those families who are still doing some sort of hybrid schooling. Hang in there moms! This will all soon pass! 

I also know that in-person schooling comes with its own challenges, like having to prep snacks and lunches on the dailyfor example. The process of it all can be overwhelming even for those doing virtual schooling. Lunch time can be an easy stress trigger. 

I want to share some of my favorite go-to school snack options and burrito de frijol recipe for you all to make it your own. The key to a stress-free school week is prepping and planningbeforehand. My son and I do our online grocery shopping together (I like to believe it keeps him involved and accountable).  We get everything delivered on Sunday and it allows us to plan for the week ahead. My philosophy on school lunches is to always include something fun, something green, something with a protein and something sweet.  Always have your pantry staples on-hand from Amazon like rice, beans, nuts, crackers or dried fruits- those will come in handy. Have fun making this, and don’t be embarrassed if you find yourself making and packing one for your own lunch! 

Don’t forget that if you use a SNAP EBT card for payment, youcan easily shop for groceries on Amazon’s online store - just add your SNAP EBT card at www.amazon.com/snap.  A SNAP EBT card also qualifies customers for a range of budget-saving offers that include special discounts across grocery brands, and free home delivery on qualifying grocery orders. In most metro regions, SNAP recipients can enjoy free access to Amazon Fresh to purchase fresh produce, meat and more—no membership required!

SCHOOL LUNCH BURRITO:

INGREDIENTS:

Whole grain Tortillas 

2 tablespoon Black Bean Paste (recipe link here) 

Sliced Deli Ham (turkey works too)

Oaxaca Cheese

Avocado 

Cherry tomatoes 

DIRECTIONS:

Heat up the tortilla on a skillet over medium heat.  Flip twice until softened and remove from skillet.  Spread the bean paste deliberately, so it covers the entire surface of the tortilla.  Place the ham on top, also the oaxaca cheese, avocados and cherry tomatoes.  Wrap tightly to close.  

You can wrap it in aluminum foil, or in an air-tight lunch container.