Halloween Bento Box

Mummy Juice Boxes

1. Start the Wrap: Secure one end of the gauze or crepe paper to the back of the juice box using a piece of double-sided tape or a dab of glue.

2. Wrap Your Mummy: Begin wrapping the material around the juice box, overlapping the layers as you go. Crisscross the strips and keep it slightly messy to create a realistic mummy look.

3. Secure the End: Once the juice box is fully covered (leaving the straw hole clear!), trim the excess material and secure the final end on the back with tape or glue.

4. Give it Sight: Stick two googly eyes or eye stickers onto the front of the juice box, letting them peek out from between the "bandages."

5. Finishing Touches (Optional): For an extra touch of personality, use a black marker to draw a small mouth below the eyes.

6. Ready to Serve: Ensure the straw can be easily inserted. Your spooky mummy is now ready to quench a monster's thirst!

     Notes & Tips

• Double-sided tape is a great mess-free option, especially when crafting with younger children.
• Don't worry about making the wrapping perfect! Each mummy should have its own unique and slightly unravelled personality.

Spooky Monster Apple Bites

1. Prepare the Apples: Wash and dry the apples. Cut each apple into quarters. Carefully use a small knife to cut a wedge out from the skin side of each apple quarter to create a "mouth."

2. Add Peanut Butter: Spread a layer of Western Family Peanut Butter inside the top and bottom of the mouth wedge. This will act as the "glue" for the teeth and tongue.

3. Create the Tongue: Place a thin slice of strawberry inside the mouth so it hangs out like a tongue.

4. Add the Teeth: Press slivered almonds into the peanut butter along the top and bottom of the mouth to look like jagged monster teeth. You can vary the placement to give each monster a unique, goofy grin.

5. Add the Eyes: Use a small dab of peanut butter on the back of the candy eyeballs to "glue" them onto the top of the apple slice.

6. Serve: Arrange your monsters on a plate and serve immediately for the best freshness and colour. Enjoy your spooky creation!

      Notes & Tips

• Prevent Browning: To keep apples from browning if you're making them slightly ahead of time, brush the cut surfaces with a bit of lemon juice.
• Nut-Free Option: For a nut-free version, substitute the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and use shelled pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for the teeth.

Spooky Pumpkin Sandwiches

1. Create the Pumpkin: Place one slice of bread on a cutting board and press the pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter firmly into the center to cut out the shape. This will be the top of your sandwich.

2. Carve the Face: Using a small knife, carefully cut two small triangles for eyes and one for a nose from the slice of cheese.

3. Build the Base: Take the second (uncut) slice of bread and spread an even layer of mayonnaise on it.

4. Add the Fillings: Layer the lettuce and salami on top of the mayonnaise.

5. Top it Off: Place the pumpkin-shaped bread on top of the fillings.

6. Decorate: Arrange the cheese triangle cutouts on the pumpkin bread to create the Jack-o'-Lantern face.

7. Serve: Enjoy your spooky creation immediately!

      Notes & Tips

• Customize Your Filling: Feel free to swap the salami and lettuce for any of your favourite sandwich fillings, such as turkey, ham, or other sliced vegetables.
• No Waste!: Don't throw away the bread crusts or cheese scraps! They make a great snack on the side or can be toasted into mini croutons.
• Face-Cutting Tip: If you don't have a small knife, the corner of a clean, square-shaped cookie cutter can work well to punch out perfect triangles from the cheese.