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Hard-Boiled Egg & Turkey Protein Bistro Box

bento box with hard-boiled eggs, turkey slices, baby carrots, cubes of cheese and almonds

This filling and healthy school lunch idea with lots of protein can be packed fast and kept fresh with the tips below.

Easy S’mores Pop Tarts

homemade poptarts on a green plate, one topped in vanilla and chocolate frosting

Homemade s’mores pop tarts are an irresistible breakfast or treat your family will ask for again and again.

Cheese & Salsa Lunchbox Mini Quiches

mini quiches in a lunchbox with yogurt on the side

Learn all the hacks to pack these mini quiches properly and build an epic school lunchbox!

7 Dairy-Free School Lunch Ideas

an image collage of dairy free school lunches

If you’re looking for dairy-free lunch ideas, then you’ve found the right place! I’ve recreated kid-favorite recipes into dairy-free meals your kids will look forward to eating! If kids aren’t picky enough as it is, add a dairy allergy to the mix and coming up with meal ideas can be exhausting. I have a ton […]

10 Nut-Free School Lunch Ideas

four nut-free school lunches floating in a white background

With food allergies on the rise, more and more non-allergic families are finding nut-free rules being implemented in schools to ensure student safety. No need to worry, you can still pack your kid’s favorite foods while making sure everyone is safe.

Crustless Quiche Muffins

crustless quiche muffins

With this quick recipe, learn to make crustless quiche muffins the easy way!

Grain-Free School Lunch Ideas

an image collage of grain free school lunch ideas

I’ll share with you my kids’ favorite grain-free school lunches that prove that packing tasty, no-grain meals doesn’t have to be any complicated!

Easy Homemade Doritos

homemade doritos on a cooling rack

Made with real ingredients, these homemade nacho cheese Doritos are perfect as a snack or party appetizer.

Grain-Free Tortilla Wraps Recipe

These grain-free tortillas are easy to make, and a delicious gluten-free, paleo, or keto option for lunch wraps. The best part is that they are pliable, so they can be filled with your favorite ingredients and turned into grain-free wraps!

Easy Dairy-Free Yogurt Recipe

Dairy free yogurt

When I want to send a lunch box parfait to school with my dairy-free son, I use this dairy-free yogurt recipe. It’s also perfect for breakfast, or to add to your favorite smoothie recipe for a little bit of extra creaminess without any dairy. 

Banana Chocolate Chip Nut-Free Granola Bars Recipe

Even better than the store-bought versions, these Nut-Free Granola Bars are the perfect quick breakfast or healthy afternoon snack. Made with old-fashioned oats, ripe bananas, and sweet honey, you’re going to love this gluten-free, allergy-friendly recipe!

Mini Tuna Balls

tuna balls and macaroni and cheese in a lunch container with fruits and veggies

These mini tuna balls are rich in protein, delicious, and don’t taste “fishy.” And with the tips in this post, you’ll learn how to pack them in a school lunch.

Almond Coconut Granola

granola mix in a bowl

Have you ever wanted to make your own granola? With this easy Almond Coconut Granola Recipe, now you can.

Homemade Baked Potato Chips

homemade potato chips

This recipe for homemade baked potato chips has everything you love from the ones from the bag, but with none of the guilt.

How to Clean Water-Bottle Straws

two stanley bottles and straws and straw cleaner on counter

How often do you throw out straws because they are dirty and you don’t know how to clean them? Keep reading to learn how to clean water bottle straws fast and easily!

How to Clean Lunch Bags

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Check out these easy tips and solutions to clean lunch bags and keep your packed lunches fresh.

Gluten-Free Wheat Thins

I am always on the lookout for tasty, gluten-free snacks to add to our lunches and these homemade gluten-free wheat thins hit the spot!

Chocolate-Dipped Oranges

chocolate dipped oranges in a container

Make these chocolate-dipped oranges with just three ingredients and a few minutes of prep, and you’ll get a delicious lunchbox snack your kids will crave.

How to Freeze Sandwiches

four sandwiches in freezer bags

Freezing sandwiches is the easiest way to meal prep your favorite lunch without pulling out the bread and ingredients every morning! Below you’ll find all the details on how to freeze sandwiches, what ingredients to avoid using, and how to freeze a batch so they’re ready for the lunchbox.

Gluten-Free Cheese Crackers

Make the very best Gluten-Free Cheese Crackers with this recipe. They’re perfectly crunchy and the perfect addition to any gluten-free school lunch.

After Game Snack Ideas for the Whole Team

after school sports snacks

If you’re the mom assigned to bring snacks for after the sports game this week, I’ve got you covered with the master list of snacks to feed the whole team. From store-bought to homemade and even things you can order online, there’s something here for every group of kids.

Thirteen Easy Halloween Lunch Ideas

13 Easy Halloween Lunch Ideas

Need some fun halloween ideas to add the to lunch box?

Chicken and Hummus Bento Box

bento box with chicken, hummus, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, pita and cheese

This is an easy and affordable way for you to get that super appealing bistro box lunch you found at a local coffeehouse!

How to Pack Leftover Spaghetti for School Lunch

pizza spagetti in a plastic lunch container with cheese, salami and bread slices on the side

Learn how to pack leftover spaghetti for a next-level school lunch with simple tips to keep everything tasting amazing in a lunchbox for hours!

Cheddar and Apple Quesadillas

These school lunchbox quesadillas are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I’ve found this to be the perfect bite-size lunch for younger kids who like to chat with their friends all through lunch.

Grape and Yogurt Granola Parfait

two glasses of grape parfait on paper napkins with grapes on the side

In this post, you’ll learn my top tips to pack this grape and yogurt parfait so it stays perfectly chilled and tastes great until it’s time to eat it at school!

Homemade Fruit Cups

homemade fruit cup in a portable container

Turn your favorite fruits into a healthy sweet addition to your kid’s school lunchbox. A quick, easy, and convenient recipe you can even make ahead!

Easy Homemade Pop Tarts

four homemade poptarts on a cooling rack, one of them frosted

Perfectly iced and stuffed with strawberry filling, these homemade pop tarts are a major upgrade from the store-bought version. Made with real ingredients, they’re the perfect sweet breakfast idea or afternoon treat.

Homemade Chicken Nuggets Lunchables

a chicken nugget being dipped into a sauce cup of Ranch dressing with a lunch container filled with chicken nuggets, veggies, and strawberries, in the background.

Keep reading to learn my best tips for packing this chicken nugget lunchable for school so that every item stays fresh and delicious.

Healthy Lunchable Tacos

Learn how to pack homemade lunchable tacos so your kids can assemble and eat them at school.

Veggie Mac and Cheese Soup Thermos Lunch Idea

Are you looking for more kid-friendly veggie recipes? This Veggie Macaroni and Cheese soup recipe is a winner, and it makes an amazing lunch, when packed in a simple thermos.

10 Non-Sandwich School Lunch Ideas

four lunchboxes floating in a white background

When everyone is tired of sandwiches, these non-sandwich lunch ideas will give you plenty of easy ways to change things up. You’ll find bento-style lunches, wraps, hot lunches, and meal ideas that are simple to pack and made to hold up until lunchtime.

Frozen Yogurt Bites

Frozen Yogurt Bites on a table

Easy to make and fully customizable with your favorite fruit and yogurt, you’ll want to keep these frozen bites stocked in your freezer!

Cinnamon Pumpkin Seed Butter Recipe

Think making your own peanut butter alternative may be too much trouble? Think again! This Cinnamon Pumpkin Seed Butter Recipe is super easy, and the perfect thing to send in your child’s lunchbox.

10 Summer Camp Lunch Ideas and Recipes

a collage of summer camp lunch ideas and recipes

Fuel your kids with the nutrition they need to get through long, hot days with these healthy lunches for summer camp! Easy to pack and so delicious.

20 Easy Summer Camp Snack Ideas

image collage of summer camp snack ideas

If your kids are off to day camp this summer, and you’re wondering what snacks to send them with, then you’re in the right place! From snack bentos to homemade chips and crackers, there is something here for everyone!

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs

Are you looking for different ways to help incorporate fresh fruit into you or your child’s lunch? These strawberry shortcake kabobs include fresh fruit and tastes delicious!

How to Pack Leftover Pizza for School Lunch

two slices of pepperoni pizza in a lunch container with veggies and berries

To warm it or not, that’s always the question, and in this post, you’ll learn how to pack leftover pizza for school lunch! You’ll also find sides for pizza to turn that slice into a meal your kid will be excited to eat.

Strawberry Cheesecake Lunchbox Parfait

small thermos container filled with a strawberry parfait

Want to swap out the usual fruit and veggies in your packed lunches for a more interesting side? Give this strawberry cheesecake lunchbox parfait a try! You get the combination of fresh strawberries and creamy Greek yogurt filling, along with tips on assembling and packing so everything stays fresh.

How To Keep Apples From Browning in the Lunchbox

fresh red apples sliced bowl on wood background

Wondering how to keep apples from browning in the lunchbox? Look no further – here are three ways to keep sliced apples fresh! Apples are a favorite school lunch addition for many children and moms love their year-round availability and budget friendly prices. But, one question I often get when I share the school lunch menus is […]

Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Granola Bars

12 oatmeal raisin granola bars

Learn how to make the classic chewy oatmeal raisin bar at home with this no-bake recipe!

Banana Split Bites on a Stick

These sweet pieces of frozen fruit encased in a chocolate shell are the perfect after-school snack your kids will love! I’ll show you how to make them with simple and healthy ingredients.

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My name is Laura Fuentes
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