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    Home » Holiday » Back To School

    Quick Tips for Better Sack Lunches

    Published: Oct 31, 2010 · Modified: May 24, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Quick Tips for Better Sack Lunches

    Here are Quick Tips for Better Sack Lunches. With Back-to-School Season upon us I thought I would share with you several quick tips for making better sack lunches.  We pack lunches 5 days a week at our house.  Hopefully these tips will help you too!

    Quick Tips for Better Sack Lunches:

    1. Get into a routine of planning and packing your lunch the night before. Sandwiches are quick and easy to put together and can even be frozen. We love this Lunchbox Tip - Freeze PBJ's to save time and money - DIY Uncrustables
    2. Freeze a smoothie. It can serve as both an ice pack and a refreshing drink come lunchtime!
    3. Use a thermos to include soup or chicken nuggets. I often place a corn dog in a thermos. Either mini nuggets or remove the stick.  You can place a plain hot dog in hot water for your kids to remove at lunchtime.
    4. Include a dessert as a reward for your children after they eat their meal or on Friday's.
    5. Pack foods from all the food groups - diversify your kid's meals.
    6. DIY Lunchbox Icepacks - this is a great way to save money!

    Here is a sample Menu:

    Monday - Corn Dog, Grapes, Pretzels, Baby Carrots

    Tuesday - Chicken Nuggets, Apple Slices, Broccoli with Ranch

    Wednesday - Turkey Sandwich Combo served with grapes, baby carrots and chocolate chip cookie

    Thursday - SpaghettiOs, Strawberries and Biscuit or Crackers

    Friday - Apple Slices, Ants on a log, Graham Crackers

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    Melissa Jennings

    Melissa is a football and soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 24 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.

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    Comments

    1. Wendy Sweedman

      February 04, 2012 at 7:32 pm

      love the freeze a smoothie idea so much!

      Reply
    2. Jeffrey

      February 04, 2012 at 7:36 pm

      I usually pack half the lunch the night before, saving the sandwich prep for the morning.

      Reply
    3. teresa

      February 04, 2012 at 8:10 pm

      Love the smoothie idea and putting nuggets in a thermos!

      Reply
    4. Cindy M

      February 05, 2012 at 3:39 pm

      A great treat my grandsons love: Peanut butter ( non sugared) and Bananas rolled in a whole grain soft taco bread: Delicious.

      Reply
    5. julie

      February 06, 2012 at 4:26 pm

      Freezing a smoothie, great tip

      Reply
    6. Hannah

      February 07, 2012 at 11:18 am

      The smoothie is a great idea!

      Reply
    7. Gwen H.

      February 09, 2012 at 4:06 pm

      I used the thermos trick for hot dogs just add boiling water.

      Reply
    8. May

      February 10, 2012 at 7:25 pm

      Love the smoothie idea.

      Reply
    9. Geri

      February 12, 2012 at 7:02 pm

      I love the frozen smoothie idea!

      Reply
    10. Diane

      February 12, 2012 at 10:51 pm

      What do u put frozen smoothy in to keep frozen and ready to drink?

      Reply
    11. Angela

      February 13, 2012 at 8:47 am

      Great ideas....going to try doing a smoothie.

      Reply
    12. Missy blumenauer

      February 04, 2014 at 12:13 am

      I can't get chicken nuggets to stay hot in thermos. Any ideas?

      Reply

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