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Monday, March 2, 2026

"Leaving on a jet plane" . . .

. . . I don't know when I'll be back again. Well, actually I do know. I'm back right now. My family decided to take some time away for a few days together, which we did. I'm now back. We got home late this evening, and I'm tired.

But I did want to show you something that I put together for each member of my family for our first day of travel. I made little snack boxes, one for each of us, using mostly what we had on hand. I did buy a box of crackers, but that was it.

In each snack box:

  • sliced cheddar and mozzarella cheese
  • carrot sticks
  • dried fruit -- apricots and cranberries
  • 4 chocolates (gift at Christmas from a neighbor)
  • homemade fruit roll-ups (under the chocolates)
  • crackers
  • plus a tangerine on the side.
I've long wanted one of those pre-made snack packs that they sell on the plane. But these were very tasty, as well as very affordable.

I'll be back to full posting tomorrow!


3 comments:

  1. Those look better than the ones I've seen sold on planes. We're going on a trip soon and you've inspired me to up my game for plane snacks.

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  2. Lynn from NC Outer BanksMarch 3, 2026 at 6:54 AM

    What a great idea! I’m traveling next month and I think I’ll do this as well!

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  3. Yummy! Great idea. I hope that this was a good break for you and your family. You have had a lot going on recently, and a break from being at home is just what the doctor ordered. Looking forward to hearing more from you when you are feeling up to it. :)

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