Does your idea of a healthy lunch differ from one your kids dream about? Is there some way to get you both on the same page? As we continue to talk about school lunches this week, today I’m sharing an awesome giveaway and some resources on how to make your kid’s lunchbox rock.
I asked Madison to draw her favorite lunch. She struggled because she said she “likes everything.” If only that was true. So I asked what she would like for her first day of kindergarten. Can you tell what it is?
It’s a sandwich, with Nutella AND Fluff. At least we could have the conversation now that this would not be her lunch on the first day of school. On the side, she choose fresh pineapple. Now that I will happily pack in her lunchbox.
Then I took another approach and asked the kids to pack a lunch with the Laptop Lunchbox. I was pretty excited when they packed nearly all fruit into the box. There is something so compelling about filling up the little bento box containers with brightly colored fruits and veggies. The kids just naturally tapped into the rainbow. We did talk about what’s missing-the protein. We could add in some Stonyfield Kids yogurt squeeze tubes or Organic Valley string cheese.
The RocktheLunchBox website is filled with tons of ideas to pack for lunch. They are made by real moms and can help inspire packing lunches this year. I also like getting ideas via Instagram and you can find them @rockthelunchbox. {I also share a a few other lunch packing resources in this post.}
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The kids’ staple lunch for (nut-free) camp this summer has been: sunflower butter “sandwich” on brown rice cakes, apple or nectarine slices, a string cheese, and sometimes a KIND granola bar as a treat. It’s been so easy not to think about changing it up for three months but I think I’m ready to diversify a little this fall!
I love an good ol fashioned turkey sandwich on wheat bread. Plus if it has lettuce, tomato and/or ranch dressing on it.
I never thought of using ranch dressing before–thank you!
My kids love cut veggies for lunch- especially carrots.
I pack pancakes or french toast and a tiny little bottle of maple syrup that we got at a favorite restaurant. Small bottles of water with cut fruit in them are also a neat idea. I also make our own healthy version of lunchables with healthier meats, cheeses and crackers.
A delicious homemade chicken salad with craisins and celery! Yum!
PB&J is my fav. It has to be Whole a Foods organic creamy (I have tried dozens of brands) and strawberry jelly. A fancy one is adding banana or blueberries and honey instead of jelly.
My kids like all different kinds of fruit
My daughter loves an almond butter and Tay berry jam sandwich, pretzels, carrot stick and grapes
My favorite lunch would be a spinach or kale salad with avocado, carrots, cheese, tomatoes.
My older son usually gets turkey on whole-grain bread, veggies, fruit, and something salty/crunchy (pretzels). Younger son gets turkey roll-ups instead of the sandwich, plus the other stuff.
We love home made “lunchables” – pieces of cheese, rollups of ham or turkey, some crackers and a side of fruit.
Hummus, muenster cheese and baby spinach on whole wheat bread is always a winner.
Turkey, swiss, tomatoes and bread/butter pickles
I love to pack leftovers such as homemade soup.
Wow! This would make packing lunches in the morning so much more fun 🙂
My kids love a PB&J on flat bread, cut veggies, and grapes for lunch. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
My favorite lunch is a BLT. Probably not the healthiest.
my son likes turkey sandwich and apple slices
One of my daughter’s favorites is hummus and crackers with almost any kind of fruit on the side!
For lunch, my kids love crackers, cheese, hummus and some type of fruit (apples, grapes or strawberries)!
A turkey, swiss and lettuce roll up with hummus and pita chips! Thanks for the opportuntiy!
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
Nutella sandwiches.
My kids love leftovers, quesadillas, soup or sandwiches.
I love a turkey sandwich and chips!
I love Tuna sandwich.
My guy loves peanut butter and jam. EVERY day. Sigh.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful post, It is awesome.