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After School Snack Ideas the Kids Will Love

Kira O.

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There are millions of things that goes through my head when it’s time for the kids to head back school: What type of teacher would they get? How much homework would she give them? Should I sign up as a parent volunteer? Would this be the year I finally take on an active role in the PTA? Then, of course, there is the what are they going to have for lunch, after school snack ideas, etc.

If you’re like most parents, you’re also dreading having to come up with snack ideas for after school activities. There is nothing worse than coming home from school to an empty pantry.

It’s a bittersweet time for me, and I’m having a time embracing the fact that summer is drawing to an end. We finally went shopping for school uniforms yesterday, so I’m slowly wrapping my head around the fact that they have to head back. As much as I’m excited about the girls to make new friends and learn new things. I’m probably not looking forward to the hectic mornings and crazy after school activities. I know, I’m not the only one.

Come Fall my girls have a full roster, as of right now we have swimming, music, soccer, and whatever else that pique their interest. That means a few days a week; we will be making a mad dash for some wholesome snacks. One of their favorites is Lance Snacks. It’s a win for all of us because it’s a brand we enjoy. Their baked crackers have whole grains and fiber which keeps the kids fuller longer.

If you remembered last year, I shared some tips for surviving busy school mornings, and those tips were instrumental in us having a good school year. Today, I have some quick after school snack ideas for kids on the go.

Tips on Creating After School Snacks Ideas the Kids Will Love

Learn From Past Experiences – If I learned anything, last year is that my five-year-old doesn’t like my stuffed celery no matter how I tried to decorate it. She wasn’t interested. This year I’ve decided to remove it from our snack repertoire and instead offer items she enjoys.

Have Some Varieties – My girls love to nibble on a few snacks, so I make sure I’ve options for them to pick from. That means a few of our favorite Lance Snacks – Lance ToastChee, Toasty, Whole Grain, Gluten Free Sandwich Crackers, some fruits, and a few vegetables.

Plan Ahead – Now that I know what the girls like. It’s easy to buy items in bulk, so we are always ready. Nothing I hate more than reaching into the pantry only to discover that we’ve polished off the last box of crackers. To avoid these moments, I buy a few of their snacks in bulk, making sure to keep track and replenish when we are running low.

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Keep Them Hydrated – For us, that means water or whatever else the kids love at the moment.

These tips have helped us along these past few years, and I hope it comes in handy for you as well.

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Disclaimer: This is a sponsored conversation on behalf of Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. However, all opinions are mine.

52 Comments

Susan Christy

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I want to try the Nekot Cookies.

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shelly peterson

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I want to try the Jalapeño Cheddar on Captain’s Wafers® Cracker Sandwiches.

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Betsy Barnes

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I am excited to try the Lance Peanut Butter on Whole Grain. 🙂

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Ellie Wright

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I’m excited to try the Grilled Cheese on Captain’s Wafers

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Cheryl B

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I want to try the peanut butter on whole wheat flavor.

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Julie Wood

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I want to try the Cream Cheese and Chives on Captain Wafers.

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Mami2jcn

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I’d like the whole grain peanut butter crackers.

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Elena

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I want to try the peanut butter cracker sandwiches

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Kristen

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I’d like to try the Gold-n-Chees.

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Jessica To

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I want to try the Lance Vanilla Crème cookies.

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Dana Rodriguez

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I want to try the peanut butter and honey Captain Wafers!

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Mary Cloud

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I’d love to try the Jalapeno Cheddar Captain’s Wafers

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pu ye

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I want to try the Cream Cheese and Chives on Captain Wafers

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Steve Weber

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I want to try the Lance Vanilla Crème cookies.

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Will G

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The Neskot’s look good!

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natasha lamoreux

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I would love to try the peanut butter or the sour cream and chive flavors.

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Elle

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I am excited to try the Toasty peanut butter crackers.

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Natalie

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I want to try the Lance cheddar sandwiches on whole grain.

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Lauren

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I would like to try the Pizza BOLDS.

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Laurie Nykaza

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Gluten-Free
GLUTEN FREE PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH CRACKER my son loves these and he has Celiacs I would love to try the Lance Vanilla Creme cookies

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Leslie

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The mesquite bbq peanuts sound delicious!

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Bridgett Wilbur

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I want to try the peanut butter ones. They sound so good.

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Jeanna

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I’m excited to try the Lance® Toastchee® with real Peanut Butter!

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Lori Jackson

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I would love to try the Grilled Cheese on Captain’s Wafers or the Pizza bolds!

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Rachel

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My favorite flavor of Lance snacks is the grilled cheese on captain’s wafers.

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Laurajj

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Oh I would love to try the Gluten Free Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers! Those look so good!

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Trisha Burgess

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The cream cheese and chives sound good to me!

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Christina A.

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I would love to try the Whole Grain and Cheese Lance Crackers!

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Melissa Storms

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I would most like to try the Nekot peanut butter cookies, they sound delicious.

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Sarah Hall

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I love the Toast Chee peanut butter crackers.

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Francine Anchondo

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Jalapeno Cheddar Captain’s Wafers

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kjasus

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i love the peanut butter crackers

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Dawn Monroe

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I’d like to try the cream cheese with chives. My family already likes the toasted peanut butter.

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Kelly D

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I like the cracker sandwiches with cheddar cheese.

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Taylor Closet

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I’m excited to try the cream cheese and chives, cracker sandwiches.

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Tracie Cooper

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I would love to try the Bold Pizza flavor!

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Lawanna

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Cashews. I’d like to try their nut packs. Haven’t seem them in the grocery store. Now I’ll have to look :)>

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Lisa Brown

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I want to try the peanut butter cracker sandwiches

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Janet W.

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I’m excited to try the Peanut Butter & Honey on Captain’s Wafers cracker sandwiches!

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Thomas Murphy

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I want to try the buffalo wing blue cheese cracker sandwiches.

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Jill Rivera

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Toastchee cracker is the lance brand product I want to try.

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Mendy Dinsmore

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I love the Peanut Better & Honey on Captain Wafers

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LaTanya

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I like the nekot crackers

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Birdiebee

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I would love to try the Buffalo Wing Blue Cheese crackers.

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janetfaye

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I would lie to try Lance® Reduced Fat Toastchee® Cracker Sandwiches.

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Ty

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I would love to try the cream cheese and chive flavor.

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Deborah G.

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I love their crackers so I’d like to try the Bolds Bacon Cheddar crackers.

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Tina Bartunek

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I would love to try the Bolds™ Bacon Cheddar cracker sandwiches.

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Allison Swain

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I’d like to try the Whole Grain Peanut Butter flavor.

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Tabathia B

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the vanilla cream cookies

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Sarah Mayer

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I want to try the peanut butter ones.

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Angela Saver

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I am most excited to try LANCE® PEANUT BUTTER ON WHOLE GRAIN! Thanks for the chance at this!

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