Pasta and Tomato Sauce

For you:

"I picked these up for you. You can use them together. Or not. The lady said the pasta is good with just some oil."

Love, Mom

Incredible Snacks

For you:

"I got these from that snack vender at the farmer's market that your sister loves. I've had the carrot chips, but not the green beans. So maybe you could share some with me."

Love, Mom

One Banana and a Bowl of Cheesy Potatoes

For You:

"Did you want to take some potatoes home with you? I already packed some. And what about a banana? Do you have any bananas? Take a banana."

Love, Mom

No-Bake Cookie-Like Things

For You:

"You want some of these? I'll pack them for you. I made them today after I saw them on pinterest."

Love, Mom

Mellowcreme Pumpkins

For You:

"Picked these up for you today, since I know you like them, but are too poor to buy them."

Love, Mom

Love Dad Edition: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffin

For You:

"Did you see what's on the counter? Muffins! Giant muffins! Chocolate chocolate chip! I saved it for you."

Love, Dad

A Partial Bag of Carrots

For You:

"I needed carrots for a recipe, but didn't use them all. I probably won't use the rest. You can have them if you want."

Love, Mom

One Dozen Eggs

For you:

"You said you were out of eggs, so I got these at the farmers' market. I would have got the spinach too, but it's out of season."

Love, Mom

Oatmeal Packets

For you:

"These have been in the pantry for a long time. I think they're expired. I was going to throw them out, but then I thought I'd see if you wanted them first."

Love, Mom

Pizza and Italian Cheese Sticks

For you: "Take some of that pizza home with you." Love, Mom

Large Leaf Spinach and a Sweet Potato

For you:

"I bought some things at the Farmer's Market this morning. If you have a container, I can divide them up and give you some."

Love, Mom

A Half Dozen Dr. Peppers

For you:

"I have some sodas left over from your sister's graduation party if you want them."

Love, Mom

Fancy Apple and a Fancy Pear in a Fancy Box

For you:

"Someone gave these to your grandma for mother's day. She's not going to eat them, so you're welcome to take them if you like."

Love, Mom

Dried Thyme

For you: "Did you say you needed dried thyme for a recipe? Don't buy any. I have more than I'm ever going to use. Just take what you need." Love, Mom

Girl Scout Cookies

"I told your father that I got cookies for you and your sister. He said you both didn't need any, but I'm pretty sure that's just because he wanted them all for himself."

Discount Candy

"I stopped at Russell Stover's Candy Store, and picked up a few things. Take what you'd like."

Leftovers from Family Birthday Dinner

"We brought you potatoes and gravy and a biscuit from your Grandma's birthday dinner. We also brought you coleslaw, but we ate it before you got here. It was really good coleslaw."

Love, Dad Edition: Goldfish Crackers

"Here you go, crybaby."

English Muffins

"I'm going to the bread store. Want anything?"

Funfett Cupcake with Strawberry Icing

"The mix was supposed to make 24, but I made 12. That's why they're giant."