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Anonymous wrote:Snacks-y

Pick at

Snack on

Really?

NP My kids are the same at the pool- they don’t want anything big, but want something to eat at every adult swim.

The prepared food section is your friend.

Does your pool have a grill?

I mean, it does. But we usually bring lunch or dinner if we’re going to have lunch or dinner there. Just the whole vibe of kids constantly “picking” and “snacking on” is gross. You properly wash your hands, you have a meal or ONE snack, that’s pool time. I’m picturing them grabbing handfuls of pretzels and getting the bag wet with dirty, chlorinated water. Gross.

NP. If your kids can’t dry off their hands before grabbing a handful of snacks, that’s a you problem.

The fact that you don’t mention WASHING and then fully drying their hands speaks volumes.

It’s a handful of pretzels poolside. Unclench.

Enjoy your poo pretzels.

NP, but you realize your kids are SWIMMING in that for hours, right?

Yes. Do you realize there is a difference between swimming and eating/drinking? My kids are smart enough not to SWALLOW pool water. Are yours?

I get that there’s a certain amount of grossness to the pool, no matter how you slice it. But expecting kids to thoroughly wash their hands before eating is a pretty low bar. It’s weird that some of you think literally basic hygiene is a high bar.

I need to point out to you that your children are away from you a lot of the time and don't wash their hands properly or at all before eating.

I know it's a blow. I'm sorry.

That could be. But they are at the pool with me and when they are at the pool with me and/or DH, they thoroughly wash their hands. I know you feel very sensitive and called out right now that you aren’t ensuring your kids practice literally basic hygiene, I get that you are embarrassed. It’s never too late for you to be such a lazy, checked out mom that you actually ensure that your kids wash their hands before eating at the pool.

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Anonymous wrote:Snacks-y

Pick at

Snack on

Really?

NP My kids are the same at the pool- they don’t want anything big, but want something to eat at every adult swim.

The prepared food section is your friend.

Does your pool have a grill?

I mean, it does. But we usually bring lunch or dinner if we’re going to have lunch or dinner there. Just the whole vibe of kids constantly “picking” and “snacking on” is gross. You properly wash your hands, you have a meal or ONE snack, that’s pool time. I’m picturing them grabbing handfuls of pretzels and getting the bag wet with dirty, chlorinated water. Gross.

NP. If your kids can’t dry off their hands before grabbing a handful of snacks, that’s a you problem.

The fact that you don’t mention WASHING and then fully drying their hands speaks volumes.

It’s a handful of pretzels poolside. Unclench.

Enjoy your poo pretzels.

NP, but you realize your kids are SWIMMING in that for hours, right?

Yes. Do you realize there is a difference between swimming and eating/drinking? My kids are smart enough not to SWALLOW pool water. Are yours?

I get that there’s a certain amount of grossness to the pool, no matter how you slice it. But expecting kids to thoroughly wash their hands before eating is a pretty low bar. It’s weird that some of you think literally basic hygiene is a high bar.

How old are your kids? Are they in school or preschool? You know they’re not washing their hands thoroughly before they eat, if they are in school they are not at all. If you don’t already know that then I’m sorry to burst your bubble.

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Anonymous wrote:Lord save us, please do not take hard-boiled eggs to the pool.

What’s wrong with hard boiled eggs?

They smell terrible!

Oh come on. They smell fine. It’s outdoors and it’s not like they are putting the eggs under your nose. They are easy and quick, protein filled pool snacks.

Eggs are a lot of things. Pool snacks is not one of them.

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Anonymous wrote:Snacks-y

Pick at

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NP My kids are the same at the pool- they don’t want anything big, but want something to eat at every adult swim.

The prepared food section is your friend.

Does your pool have a grill?

I mean, it does. But we usually bring lunch or dinner if we’re going to have lunch or dinner there. Just the whole vibe of kids constantly “picking” and “snacking on” is gross. You properly wash your hands, you have a meal or ONE snack, that’s pool time. I’m picturing them grabbing handfuls of pretzels and getting the bag wet with dirty, chlorinated water. Gross.

NP. If your kids can’t dry off their hands before grabbing a handful of snacks, that’s a you problem.

The fact that you don’t mention WASHING and then fully drying their hands speaks volumes.

It’s a handful of pretzels poolside. Unclench.

Enjoy your poo pretzels.

NP, but you realize your kids are SWIMMING in that for hours, right?

Yes. Do you realize there is a difference between swimming and eating/drinking? My kids are smart enough not to SWALLOW pool water. Are yours?

I get that there’s a certain amount of grossness to the pool, no matter how you slice it. But expecting kids to thoroughly wash their hands before eating is a pretty low bar. It’s weird that some of you think literally basic hygiene is a high bar.

I need to point out to you that your children are away from you a lot of the time and don't wash their hands properly or at all before eating.

I know it's a blow. I'm sorry.

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Anonymous wrote:Snacks-y

Pick at

Snack on

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NP My kids are the same at the pool- they don’t want anything big, but want something to eat at every adult swim.

The prepared food section is your friend.

Does your pool have a grill?

I mean, it does. But we usually bring lunch or dinner if we’re going to have lunch or dinner there. Just the whole vibe of kids constantly “picking” and “snacking on” is gross. You properly wash your hands, you have a meal or ONE snack, that’s pool time. I’m picturing them grabbing handfuls of pretzels and getting the bag wet with dirty, chlorinated water. Gross.

NP. If your kids can’t dry off their hands before grabbing a handful of snacks, that’s a you problem.

The fact that you don’t mention WASHING and then fully drying their hands speaks volumes.

It’s a handful of pretzels poolside. Unclench.

Enjoy your poo pretzels.

NP, but you realize your kids are SWIMMING in that for hours, right?

Yes. Do you realize there is a difference between swimming and eating/drinking? My kids are smart enough not to SWALLOW pool water. Are yours?

I get that there’s a certain amount of grossness to the pool, no matter how you slice it. But expecting kids to thoroughly wash their hands before eating is a pretty low bar. It’s weird that some of you think literally basic hygiene is a high bar.

Why are people so judgy? This is the food forum. Just give some suggestions if you have them and if not, keep scrolling!

I am constantly surprised by the people wealthy enough to spend the summer poolside, but not smart enough to feed themselves.

Enjoying all these helpful ideas - thanks!
-DP

Anonymous wrote:Why can’t you just make a ham and cheese sandwich? It takes 2 minutes.

Agree or PB& J, or turkey,,,

Add some fruit and vegetables, bag of pretzels, done.

Our food philosophy is they control when/how much and we control what. Kid has summer swim practice every night and we do dinner at pool thereafter. This week we did: Stuffed baked potatoes cooked and wrapped in foil at home w/olives, pickles, carrots/small cucumbers; egg salad sandwiches with veggies/fruit; bean/cheese quesadillas with veggies/fruit; hard boiled eggs with guacamole and tostadas; bagged salads with tuna fish and hard-boiled eggs/guac. In a pinch order pizza.


Is it the healthiest food ever? No. But boiling some eggs, using canned beans, and convenience veggies is not a heavy lift to get together and pack. And also bring more fruit than you think you will need.

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Anonymous wrote:Lord save us, please do not take hard-boiled eggs to the pool.

What’s wrong with hard boiled eggs?

They smell terrible!

Oh come on. They smell fine. It’s outdoors and it’s not like they are putting the eggs under your nose. They are easy and quick, protein filled pool snacks.

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Anonymous wrote:Hummus with prepacks with pita
Prepared cut up carrots & veggies.
Hard boiled eggs already cooked


I don't understand why you just don't go to your local grocery store to the prepared food isles and pick what your family will eat?

If this is that hard for you to make sandwiches etc a head of time go to Jersey mikes or something LOL

Maybe OP’s family has allergies. My family can’t eat anything prepared inside the grocery store.

DP but if your family has allergies and can't eat prepared foods then presumably you prepare things at home that they can eat. OP is looking for things that require ZERO prep which is why just going to the prepared food aisles makes sense.

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NP My kids are the same at the pool- they don’t want anything big, but want something to eat at every adult swim.

The prepared food section is your friend.

Does your pool have a grill?

I mean, it does. But we usually bring lunch or dinner if we’re going to have lunch or dinner there. Just the whole vibe of kids constantly “picking” and “snacking on” is gross. You properly wash your hands, you have a meal or ONE snack, that’s pool time. I’m picturing them grabbing handfuls of pretzels and getting the bag wet with dirty, chlorinated water. Gross.

NP. If your kids can’t dry off their hands before grabbing a handful of snacks, that’s a you problem.

The fact that you don’t mention WASHING and then fully drying their hands speaks volumes.

It’s a handful of pretzels poolside. Unclench.

Enjoy your poo pretzels.

What is in the DC water that everyone is so obsessed with poop? It's bizarre.

I feel like there’s more nasty germs on the door handle PP’s kids touch on the way out of the bathroom than there are in the chlorinated pool.

pool chemicals got VERY expensive and I would bet dollars to donuts many pools were on the edge of necessary ranges in order to limit costs.

Yes there was a shortage during the pandemic and after. I am a lifeguard. You wouldn't swim in a public or club pool if you knew how gross they are.

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Anonymous wrote:Lord save us, please do not take hard-boiled eggs to the pool.

What’s wrong with hard boiled eggs?

They smell terrible!

Cheese & crackers, with a package of deli meat. My kids loved making little cracker sandwiches.

Baguette and a block of brie.

Cold fried chicken, or bring a rotisserie chicken cut up into pieces.

Grapes, clementine oranges, or pre-cut fruit (watermelon is always a hit). Bag of baby carrots, or a tub of those mini snacking cucumbers.