The Princess often likes to eat her lunch while watching TV on the weekends… and I often let her. I know, I know. Seriously bad on the Perfect Mommy scale, but it’s not the worst thing I do I’m sure.
She has her favorite spot on the couch and considers it a real treat for her lunch to be served to her in that spot. (Please note that I said this is a treat – as in it doesn’t happen ALL the time.) The issue became that a plate while sitting on the couch is not all that secure. As in, it will slide onto the floor when the Princess is reaching for the remote. So, what’s a Mommy to do? Come up with a little lunch tray for a little lap – that’s what!
I used one of my Tupperware Modular Mates – don’t ask me the specific name – I don’t know these things. It’s the skinny rectangle one. I just put her lunch in snack baggies (just as I would in her lunch box) and put those in the rectangle. It’s small and compact, and sits just perfectly on her lap.
A happy girl, with a safe lunch. That works for me!
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Totally fun! My kids love it when I take the time to slice smoked hard sausage, cheddar cheese and place them on a big platter with crackers, grapes, carrots and hummus! They make their own snackables!
By: LoveFeast Table on February 24, 2010
at 12:42 AM
Very cute~
By: Molly Green on February 24, 2010
at 12:59 AM
Wow..what a great idea! She can sit it down on the sofa without it falling over too. Awesome idea!
By: Ally on February 24, 2010
at 9:32 AM
you are so the smartest woman I know!
By: David on February 24, 2010
at 10:04 AM
You’re a genius! Seriously. I love it!
By: Melissa on March 1, 2010
at 10:22 PM
[…] Lunch tray Fabulous idea!! We don’t eat in front of the tv (it’s in my bedroom) but I thought others would really love this idea!! […]
By: Coffee With Me» The Best of WFMW – Coffee with Me on March 2, 2010
at 11:18 PM
Terrific! I have several of this size modular mate. My kids will love this. Yes, I am publicly admitting that I sometimes allow my children to watch a show and eat in the living room at the same time.
By: Nikki on March 3, 2010
at 12:45 AM
Sometimes a mom’s gotta do what a mom’s gotta do!
By: Kathy on March 3, 2010
at 7:59 AM
Great idea for a tray! Sounds like a fun “treat” to do a living room lunch, I may try that for my preschooler. Thanks!
By: Eos Mom on March 3, 2010
at 8:41 PM