These smiley sandwich picks are a great way to add some FUN to plain ol’ PB&J sandwiches! They are so super-easy to make, that I’m almost ashamed to post about it.
Gather some color coding labels, and draw SILLY faces on them!
Sandwich a toothpick between two of the labels, and insert into your favorite sandwich. Emily tells me these make her sandwiches taste even better!
Make lots of SILLY faces yourself — it’s more fun that way!!
Admire your funny faces, play with your food for a bit, and eat up your lunch!
Have fun!!
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September 3rd, 2010 on 3:27 pm
Cute and simple – love it!
September 6th, 2010 on 11:33 pm
Seriously, it doesn’t get much simpler than this! Have fun!
September 3rd, 2010 on 3:32 pm
Why would you be ashamed? This is a great idea, anything to get the kids to eat their food right?!?
September 6th, 2010 on 11:34 pm
I know!!! If it gets the kids to eat healthy food, I’m all for it!
September 3rd, 2010 on 3:38 pm
Oh! This is a spectacular idea! I (for ONE) am very glad you posted it!!
September 6th, 2010 on 11:34 pm
Thanks, Shari!! Enjoy!
September 3rd, 2010 on 3:54 pm
So cute! It may be simple, but it never crossed my mind, so I am glad you posted it. I would love to put these in my son’s lunch for school, but wouldn’t you know that toothpicks are not allowed! Oh well, we’ll definitely do this at home!
September 6th, 2010 on 11:35 pm
I’ve never heard of no toothpicks allowed at school, but I’m sure C and R will enjoy making these at home! Have fun!!
September 3rd, 2010 on 3:56 pm
Dear Valerie,
Did Emily actually eat her sandwich, or did she sit there and play with the toothpick people?
Love,
Mark
September 6th, 2010 on 11:36 pm
There were only a few crumbs left — oh, and the toothpicks, of course!
September 3rd, 2010 on 3:57 pm
these sandwich picks are very popular now! you should be proud of yourself for making a kid friendly version! i’m trying to get the pea to eat a sandwich, so i will definitely give this a try! thanks!
September 6th, 2010 on 11:37 pm
Have you tried cutting sandwiches into fun shapes? Emily always goes nuts for those!
September 3rd, 2010 on 4:36 pm
Maybe you should put Emily’s face on the sticks – she seems to have the expressions down
September 6th, 2010 on 11:37 pm
LOL Great idea!!!!
September 3rd, 2010 on 4:43 pm
cute!! Fun way to dress up a sandwich
September 6th, 2010 on 11:37 pm
Hee hee! I want some for my sandwiches too!
September 6th, 2010 on 11:38 pm
I want some for my sandwiches too!
Hee hee!
September 3rd, 2010 on 4:57 pm
Cute! I started reading this post in my reader and thought, “I should really get some of those circles. I’m always seeing those in projects on Valerie’s site too,” and then scrolled back and realized that this was from your site. You guys must buy the store out!
I read a post recently that suggested putting stickers on foods to label whether they are safe or not allergy-wise, and I might just buy some of these and let my guy decorate them with smileys and stick them on snacks that are safe for him. That way when I go into label in a few months and have to leave him with someone else (*deep breaths*) for just about my first time ever (I’m pathetic) I’ll know he can be fed safely. Sorry for the tangent. Love your picks!
September 3rd, 2010 on 4:57 pm
Label = labor. Oops.
September 6th, 2010 on 11:40 pm
GREAT idea!!! You must be so nervous about leaving him on his own, but I’m sure he’ll be fine (especially if you make it so easy for his babysitter while you’re away). Best of luck to you!! xoxo
September 3rd, 2010 on 7:18 pm
Oh need to find my labels. Watch out I’m going into that mess
September 6th, 2010 on 11:41 pm
I’ve got your back — LOL!
September 3rd, 2010 on 8:07 pm
Such a great idea for entertaining too:)
September 6th, 2010 on 11:41 pm
Agreed!! I’m totally making some of these the next time we host a fun party!
September 3rd, 2010 on 8:23 pm
Love this idea and all your other wonderful ideas!
September 6th, 2010 on 11:42 pm
Thanks, Min! They are lots of fun (and kind of addicting) to make!
September 3rd, 2010 on 9:47 pm
Oh how cute! What a fun activity. Thanks so much for this, I’ll be linking.
September 6th, 2010 on 11:42 pm
Thanks so much for the link, Rachel! I really appreciate it!! xoxo
September 3rd, 2010 on 11:14 pm
I am sure Mark would love to get those special sandwich picks for his work lunches too
September 5th, 2010 on 12:09 am
Dear Natalie,
No comment. O:-)
Warm Regards,
Mark
September 6th, 2010 on 11:43 pm
Hahaha!! I think so too!
September 4th, 2010 on 12:37 am
Just love her expressions. So much fun!
September 6th, 2010 on 11:43 pm
LOL Thanks!!!
September 4th, 2010 on 9:46 am
Great idea!!!! Letting the kids get involved in preparing the sandwich and draw the faces – PLUS POINT! They will be more motivated to finish up the sandwich =)
September 6th, 2010 on 11:44 pm
Have fun, Izzy! It seems to work so far (knock on wood)!
September 4th, 2010 on 12:57 pm
Hahaha, i love the faces Emily is making to copy the ones she drew!!
September 6th, 2010 on 11:45 pm
She’s such a silly kid! Never fails to make me laugh, though.
September 4th, 2010 on 9:41 pm
These came out very cute!!! We love making our own sandwich picks to use for Muffin Tin Monday.
September 6th, 2010 on 11:45 pm
Fantastic!! These would be perfect for MTM!!
September 4th, 2010 on 10:22 pm
adorable! my kids will love these, thanks for the idea!
September 6th, 2010 on 11:46 pm
You’re welcome! Save a few so you can make some yourself — they’re so much fun to make!
September 5th, 2010 on 3:36 pm
This are so cute. What a great idea!
September 6th, 2010 on 11:47 pm
September 5th, 2010 on 7:22 pm
Wow! this is so simple, and yet, brings a big smile on their face
awesome idea for the lunchbox 
September 6th, 2010 on 11:48 pm
Hi Clemencia! They are REALLY simple, but lots of fun! Enjoy!!
September 6th, 2010 on 10:12 pm
You fun mom, you!
September 6th, 2010 on 11:50 pm
LOL — Thanks, Kimberly! So glad you stopped by!
September 28th, 2010 on 10:34 am
just posted my version–thanks for the idea!
http://landofpleasantliving5.blogspot.com/2010/09/pumpkin-cake-picks.html