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:
- 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
- Freeze a smoothie. It can serve as both an ice pack and a refreshing drink come lunchtime!
- 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.
- Include a dessert as a reward for your children after they eat their meal or on Friday's.
- Pack foods from all the food groups - diversify your kids meals.
- 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 is a soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 22 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.
Wendy Sweedman
love the freeze a smoothie idea so much!
Jeffrey
I usually pack half the lunch the night before, saving the sandwich prep for the morning.
teresa
Love the smoothie idea and putting nuggets in a thermos!
Cindy M
A great treat my grandsons love: Peanut butter ( non sugared) and Bananas rolled in a whole grain soft taco bread: Delicious.
julie
Freezing a smoothie, great tip
Hannah
The smoothie is a great idea!
Gwen H.
I used the thermos trick for hot dogs just add boiling water.
May
Love the smoothie idea.
Geri
I love the frozen smoothie idea!
Diane
What do u put frozen smoothy in to keep frozen and ready to drink?
Angela
Great ideas....going to try doing a smoothie.
Missy blumenauer
I can't get chicken nuggets to stay hot in thermos. Any ideas?