Every year around this time, I take inventory of the chaos:
Lunchboxes. Thermoses. Backpacks. Supplies.
(And that one mystery container that still smells weird even after bleach spray)
As I was scrubbing out one of those forgotten lunch bags this week, I turned to my husband and asked:
"How many lunches do you think I've packed over the years?"
Our kids are now in college, 12th grade, and 8th grade.
He did the math and said:
"Counting preschool? Over 7,000. At least."
That's more than 7,130 packed lunches since our first went off to school.
And yes, I'm still doing it.
And yes, I still forget the ice pack sometimes.
Since 2012, I've been sharing packed lunch ideas online-on my sites, in videos, on social media, and in cookbooks.
I've tested everything over the years… what works, what gets left behind, and what actually makes life easier for real parents.
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Can’t wait to get started? Here are a few favorites organized by grade.
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