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12) Frozen Treats

Orange push pops or popsicles were the best and were a special treat. They were usually reserved for the last day of school or a special occasion.

The Best and the Worst of School Lunches When We Were Kids
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11) Holiday Food

Anyone else have their lunch dyed green for St. Patricks day? There’s nothing like quite green mashed potatoes or green biscuits!

The Best and the Worst of School Lunches When We Were Kids
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10) Graham Crackers with Icing

This treat was so simple yet so good. Sometimes it was peanut butter in the middle instead. Either way, it was a dessert we loved as kids.

The Best and the Worst of School Lunches When We Were Kids
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