Even though we just finished the first week of school, the lunch box rut is rearing its ugly head. In the carpool line today, son number three was taking a sneak peek at his mid-day meal and I hear a wail of disgust from the backseat, “aww, mom . . .not another peanut butter sandwich…

Ah, the end of August. Vacations are coming to a close, bathing suits are being packed away, and temperatures are dropping as fall approaches (Ha! Any Texan knows we’re kidding about that last part). However, perhaps the most familiar aspect of this time of year is the return of back-to-school. For many parents, this is…