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GabyBaby (original poster member #26928) posted at 11:48 PM on Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
I'm taking my 6ft tall (and growing) "baby" boy to an upcoming NASCAR race and will be carrying a backpack sized cooler. I'd prefer to spend less money on food at the track, letting DS use more of the budgeted funds for his keepsakes (hats, shirts, etc).
Beyond chips and fruit, what are some tasty suggestions for food/snacks that are good eaten cold/room temp?
I have no problem prepping the food a day or so ahead of time.
Thanks!
Edited to add:
We're going with a group (bus trip), so we'll be out from 5am until at LEAST 9pm in the evening.
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metamorphisis ( member #12041) posted at 11:50 PM on Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
I'd say proteins to keep him full. Would he like summer sausage or pepperoni sticks? Hard boiled eggs? Nuts of some kind?
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GabyBaby (original poster member #26928) posted at 11:55 PM on Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
Thanks Meta!
Yes, I am steering more along the lines of meal-type foods rather than snacks (so he/we stay full).
Sausage sounds great, but DS wont touch eggs or nuts. Those are great ideas for me though. 
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jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 11:56 PM on Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
PB & J?
Carrots and celery sticks?
Fried chicken?
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Aubrie ( member #33886) posted at 11:57 PM on Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." - J. Wayne
GabyBaby (original poster member #26928) posted at 12:00 AM on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
@JRC - PB&J or fried chicken (mmmmm....cold fried chicken) sound really good.
@Aubrie - Thank you! DS wont touch hummus, but that'd be a great snack for me!
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DD(27), DS(24, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
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Aubrie ( member #33886) posted at 12:02 AM on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
Well dang. Make it hard on us Gaby. 
How about wraps? Tortillas with meat/cheese/whatever else in them? Depending on what he likes, they can be pretty filling.
And for the record, while kale chips probably wouldn't make the NASCAR trip, they are fabulous!
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jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 12:04 AM on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
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GabyBaby (original poster member #26928) posted at 12:04 AM on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
LOL Aubrie!
My kiddo is a little "plain jane" when it comes to food.
He'll try a lot of things, but his tried and true are generally understated meat and potatoes type foods.
That's one reason I'm looking for suggestions! He's a tough sell and I dont want to have to pack 2 coolers of food to keep us both happy for the day.
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DD(27), DS(24, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
I edit often for clarity/typos.
GabyBaby (original poster member #26928) posted at 12:05 AM on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
now i want fried chicken
I know, right?!
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Amazonia ( member #32810) posted at 1:43 AM on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
Pringles. The tube makes them easy to pack.
ETA dammit, after reading all the responses I forgot you said beyond chips.
Umm...........granola bars, protein bars, frozen fruit smoothies will melt down and be ready to drink after a few hours, frozen grapes, nuts and trail mix.....
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GabyBaby (original poster member #26928) posted at 1:47 AM on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
I LOVE the smoothies idea!
I have a couple of tall, narrow thermos bottles that would pack well.
DS is a HUGE smoothie fan, so that will definitely work well for us.
I think we're looking at fried chicken for the big meal item, smoothies, PB&J as backup second meal, and some light snacks (chips/veg sticks) for munching.
Thanks everyone! 
Me - late 40s
DD(27), DS(24, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
I edit often for clarity/typos.
jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 1:51 AM on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
Woo Hoo... my ideas made the cut!!!
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Amazonia ( member #32810) posted at 1:55 AM on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
Don't forget water!! If you fill plastic bottles halfway and freeze them on their sides, you can still drink while they thaw, and they'll help keep everything cool longer.
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GabyBaby (original poster member #26928) posted at 1:57 AM on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
Jrc!
I am going to add some HB eggs for my own breakfast and already planned to pack some homemade beef jerky and granola.
Me - late 40s
DD(27), DS(24, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
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GabyBaby (original poster member #26928) posted at 1:58 AM on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
Don't forget water!! If you fill plastic bottles halfway and freeze them on their sides, you can still drink while they thaw, and they'll help keep everything cool longer.
Thanks Ama! I'm on this one already since this is what we do when we go camping. It creates a lot less mess in the cooler!
Me - late 40s
DD(27), DS(24, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
I edit often for clarity/typos.
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