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Homemade Cheese Crackers

These homemade cheese crackers are deliciously salty, cheesy, and made with only 5 ingredients. There’s no doubt that store-bought cheese crackers are a staple snack in almost every household, and today I’m sharing my easy recipe for homemade crackers that are just as cheesy and crispy.

Turkey and Cheese Sushi on a Stick

This school lunch is a cinch to make, and I’ll show you how to pack the turkey and cheese sushi on a stick into a lunchbox, so they stay fresh and intact.

Heavenly Blueberry Bread Sandwich

Below I’ll show you how to pack this dreamy blueberry bread sandwich up with mixed fruit so it stays fresh and your kids can enjoy a balanced snack idea.

Copycat Starbucks Fruit & Cheese Bento Box

With the help of a compartmentalized container, we can easily turn fruit and cheese into a great Starbucks bento box lunch, let me show you how!

Chicken Ranch Wrap for the Lunchbox

Pack this chicken ranch wrap in the lunchbox, and your kids will ask for it on repeat. It’s made with chicken, smoky bacon, and ranch dressing, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla- it is so good and makes you feel like lunch can’t get here soon enough!

How to Pack Pasta for Lunch (Hot & Cold Methods)

If you’re looking for the best way to pack pasta for school lunches, you’ve found it! In this post, I’ll share step-by-step directions and helpful tips to keep any pasta dish tasting great and hot (or cold) for hours!  We’re talking spaghetti & meatballs, mac and cheese, creamy alfredo, and your favorite pasta salads! 

Gluten-Free Spinach Tortilla Wraps

Learn how to make the dough for gluten-free spinach wraps with the help of the blender, save it for later, and make your wraps as needed for school lunches or even for taco night.

Thermos Lunches for School

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Hot school meals are possible with one of these thermos lunches! From Leftovers to quick assembly, this post has them all! When the weather is chilly, a thermos makes it possible to pack a hearty, hot lunch without needing the microwave.

Chocolate Coconut Granola

This chocolate coconut granola recipe is exactly what you’re craving: crunchy morsels of granola that are lightly sweet with chocolate tidbits! This recipe is lower in sugar than the store-bought alternative, and it keeps up to 30 days in the pantry. What’s not to love?

Peanut Butter Sandwich Ideas

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Let these peanut butter sandwich ideas keep you inspired to make epic school lunches with a jar of peanut butter and sliced bread. Below, you’ll see just how easy it is to make these simple ingredients taste like a million bucks, and each recipe is just as easy to assemble as the classic PB & […]

Peanut Butter Apple Wraps

If your kids enjoy peanut butter and apples for snacks, this delicious wrap is a healthy 5-minute lunch to pack in the lunchbox- let me show you how!

Veggie Dip Snack Box for Kids

This veggie snack box is a nutritionally balanced option that’s kid approved AND filled with simple ingredients. In this post, I’ll show you how to assemble a snack box with items you have on hand and arrange everything, so all the snacks stay super fresh.

Lunchbox Taquitos

Lunchbox taquitos are a great way to enjoy delicious taco flavors in an easy-to-eat and pack idea! For this recipe, the taquitos are baked, so it’s a healthier option and one you can feel good about including in your kid’s lunchbox.

Chocolate Covered Banana Bites

Dessert doesn’t get any easier than this, and the recipe yields plenty enough for you to enjoy some now and the rest later. Let’s get started.

DIY Gluten-Free Uncrustables

Want to make gluten-free uncrustables with your favorite gluten-free bread? Check out this post! Learn what to look for when purchasing store-bought gluten-free bread, so your uncrustables hold up till lunchtime!

Hummus & Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches

School lunch doesn’t get any easier than these turkey pinwheel sandwiches! You get greens, protein, and a whole lot of yum. It’s a different way to repurpose tortillas and everyday ingredients into something you can feel good about packing in the lunchbox.

Guacamole and Protein Bento Lunch

Plus, with the tips in this post, you’ll learn how to pack this delicious and filling guacamole and protein bento and keep it fresh for hours!

Grilled Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich

I’ve got a lunch idea that will make everyone’s day: a grilled peanut butter and banana sandwich! I’ll show you how to pack it in a matter of minutes.

Easy Kindergarten Lunch Ideas

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Need easy kindergarten lunch ideas you can pack fast? This post shows you a variety of healthy school lunches kids will love that are both healthy and fresh. Many of these can be made ahead of time to save you precious time in the morning while you help your Kindergartener get ready for their day.

Thermos Mac and Cheese

Who wouldn’t love this thermos mac and cheese for a cozy lunch? The best part- you can assemble it in a matter of minutes! In this post, I’ll show you how to reheat homemade cooked mac and cheese so it returns to that creamy consistency, then pack it, so everything stays hot until lunchtime. Ready […]

Rainbow Snack Box

You can follow this snack box recipe to a T, or use it as a blueprint and create your own rainbow- let me show you how.

Chicken Noodle Soup in a Thermos

What better way to pack a hot lunch than homemade chicken noodle soup in a thermos? It’s cozy, inviting, and an easy lunch you pack in less than 5 minutes with leftover soup.

Grilled PBJ Lunchbox

This grilled PBJ lunchbox is about to make someone’s day! Not only do you get to enjoy the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich ever, but I’ll show you how to pack it for lunch so the bread stays crisp and toasty.

Egg Salad Stuffed Celery Snack Box

We’ve all packed ranch and celery for lunch, but now it’s time to give this egg salad stuffed celery snack box a try! You can pack this for a healthy snack or turn it into a quick and easy lunch idea, I’ll show you how to do both below!

Lasagna Thermos Lunch

Can I interest you in a super cheesy and delicious lasagna thermos lunch? You read that right, today I am sharing how to pack everyone’s favorite pasta recipe, so everything stays hot until lunchtime! Sounds good to you? Let’s get started.

Spinach Turkey Wrap with Hummus

The hummus adds flavor and holds the spinach and turkey wrap together and with my tips, you’ll keep this healthy meal fresh in a lunchbox for hours.

Ham & Cheese Lunchbox Tacos

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These school lunchbox tacos are a hit, and it’s no mystery why! You get the classic ham and cheese combo in a soft tortilla that’s easy to eat. The best part: you can customize this idea with any deli meat and cheese you have on hand- let me show you how!

How to Use a Thermos

blue thermos with macaroni and cheese soup with vegetables

Hot lunches are always a plus on cold days or for a change of pace from the usual sandwich, and today I’ll show you how to use a thermos container so your food stays hot until lunchtime. To make the most out of the container you own and help the food stay hot as long […]

Easy Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich

This sandwich idea is satisfying as the classic sandwich but more filling and delicious. Make this peanut butter and banana sandwich for lunch real fast!

Turkey Pita Sandwich Lunchbox

What’s not to love about a turkey pita sandwich loaded with lean protein and fresh veggies? Add some hummus, and we’ve got an extra delicious lunch. Keep reading, and I’ll show you how to pack everything so the pita bread stays fresh in the lunchbox.

Top Thermos Lunch Box Containers for Kids

A good thermos can be a lifesaver when it comes to packing a healthy school lunch. Finding the right container? Not always so easy. In this post, you’ll find 5 that we and our lunch plan members love. They will help you utilize leftovers pack lunches like a pro!

Peanut Butter Nutella Sandwich Sushi

We’ve made turkey and cheese sushi on a stick, but now it’s time to try it with peanut butter and chocolate- a dreamy combination that tastes like Reese’s cups. Let me show you how to roll up this peanut butter Nutella sandwich sushi for a fun lunch idea your kids will love!

Crunchy Ham & Cheese Pinwheels

Let me show you how to roll up these crunchy ham & cheese pinwheels for a simple and kid-favorite school lunch. It’s a quick idea you can make ahead with everyday ingredients, and I’ll share tips on how to pack it with additional snacks, so everything keeps fresh for hours.

Cheesy Zucchini Fritters

These bite-sized zucchini fritters are unbelievably easy to make and a great way to sneak more veggies into the lunchbox. Below, I’ll show how to prep this lunch ahead and pack everything, so the fritters are golden and delicious.

Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

Grab some peanut butter, jelly, and bread because today we’re making this grilled PBJ! It’s an epic upgrade on the classic sandwich, and I’ll show you exactly how to prepare it so the bread is super crispy and you can pack it in the lunchbox!

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Packed Lunch for Teens

This buffalo chicken quesadilla is the kind of lunch idea that will make your teen’s day! It’s the #1 way to use up those last few tortillas, shredded cheese, and chicken! Keep reading, and I’ll show you how to assemble and pack this cheesy quesadilla into the lunchbox so the tortilla stays toasty and crisp.

Sandwich Ideas for Kids

Sandwiches are a complete meal for kids and are so easy to pack! I’ll share with you delicious sandwich ideas for kids, how to make the most of leftovers, and all the packing tips for epic lunchboxes!

Bento Box with Dill Pickles

Dill pickles are the star of the show in this easy and one-of-a-kind bento box school lunch idea you can pack quickly with your kid’s favorite snacks! While the name says dill, you better believe that jar of hamburger chips, bread, and butter, or homemade pickles will work just as well!

Lunch Ideas With Pasta

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These easy pasta ideas for lunch are a great way to fill up bellies at lunchtime! With these recipes, you will save time by turning leftover pasta dinners into another meal or utilizing dinner leftovers and packing them in a thermos. Pasta lunches make epic nutritious lunchboxes kids love. From warm pasta packed in a […]

Salami Bento Box with Pears

This Salami & Pears Bento Box is one of those 5-minute lunch ideas filled with good-for-you ingredients. Keep reading to find out how to pack it in the lunchbox, so everything stays fresh.

Pasta Salad with Tomatoes & Turkey

This simple tomato and turkey pasta salad is just the thing to make for a quick and tasty lunch. Pasta is always a winner for easy meals, and with this recipe, you can create a healthy lunch in 5 minutes with real food!

Cheesy Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Who doesn’t love a tasty lunch idea that’s quick to assemble with basic ingredients and leftovers? Lucky us, this grilled chicken pesto sandwich checks all those boxes.

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