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Blueberry Yogurt Parfait | Easy Side for Lunch

This blueberry yogurt parfait is a fantastic side that your kids can pack for school! If you’re concerned about keeping the yogurt cold, stick with me, and I’ll show you how to keep it chilled for hours, thanks to some easy tips and a double-insulated thermos.

How to Pack Healthy Lunches for Kids

The best school lunches are kid-approved, full of nutrition, easy to prep and super delicious. But packing healthy lunches for kids doesn’t always seem like the easiest task. Today, I’m going to go over the formula for packing healthy lunches for kids so you can pack them fast and feel good about your kids’ nutrition […]

Snack Box with Beef Jerky

Need a school snack idea made with real ingredients? With the help of a compartmentalized container, we’re going to turn plain jerky into a balanced and tasty snack bento box you can pack in the lunch bag.

Salsa Verde Chicken Pasta Thermos Lunch

Who’s ready for a big bowl of creamy, cheesy, chicken pasta goodness? This family-favorite dinner tastes even better packed in a thermos for lunch the next day. Keep scrolling to learn everything you need to know about packing this leftover salsa verde chicken in a thermos for a healthy school lunch.

Chicken Salad with Greens

Epic chicken salad with greens is a light and delicious lunch you can enjoy with crackers, fruit, and additional veggies. If you are looking for more ways to add more leafy vegetables to your kid’s day, try topping them with a creamy, seasoned chicken salad. This one is always a winner.

Hawaiian Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Want to upgrade the usual ham sandwich? This Hawaiian Grilled Cheese will do the trick! It’s layered with delicious flavor, and I’ll show you how to pack it in the lunchbox, so the bread stays toasty-crisp.

Reuben Pinwheels for the Lunchbox

Here’s an easy and delicious school lunch idea for you: Reuben Pinwheels! All the flavors of the classic sandwich get tightly rolled up into a bite-sized school lunch. What’s not to love? This is such a simple recipe to assemble, and I’ll show you how to pack it up, so everything stays fresh until lunchtime.

Ham Roll-Ups Bento Box

Just when you run out of school lunch ideas, I’m bringing you another with these easy ham roll-ups! All you need to create this box is a few slices of deli meat, tortilla, and snacks- the rest is a breeze, and I’ll show you how to assemble it, so everything stays fresh.

Protein Snack Box for Kids

Let me show you how to pack a kid’s protein snack bento box that will make them forget all about the store-bought options for their school snacks. Thanks to a compartmentalized snack container and simple ingredients, you can assemble one of these boxes in a cinch. Let’s get started!

Banana Sushi Rolls

There’s no easier way to make a fun and creative school lunch than this banana sushi! Once again, I’m about to show you how to create a kid-favorite recipe with simple ingredients. Keep reading to learn how to roll these up and pack them in the lunchbox.

Turkey Pepperoni Sandwich

Pepperoni isn’t just for pizza; it also makes great lunches like this Turkey Pepperoni Sandwich! This is an easy, 5-minute lunch idea that tastes out of this world. Today, I’m going to show you how to pack this sandwich so the bread stays fresh until lunchtime.

Mashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich

We know chickpeas make great hummus, but sandwiches too? Yes, and this mashed chickpea salad sandwich proves it! You don’t need to be a vegetarian to enjoy this for lunch, just someone who wants to pack something simple and delicious.

Caprese Bento Lunch

Freshen up your school lunch routine with this Caprese Bento Box! It’s a variety of yummy snacks and some leftover pesto, assembled in a way that’s fun to eat. Let me show you how to make one.

Mini Waffle Sandwiches with Strawberries

Pack these mini waffle sandwiches with strawberries and your kids are sure to come home with empty lunchboxes. All you need are some waffles, fruit, and your favorite spread. Let’s get to it.

Epic Chili Mac Thermos Lunch

Pack chili mac in a thermos for a cozy meal your kids can enjoy at school! The cheesy, hearty pasta with smoky flavors is super filling, and thanks to a thermos, the food can stay hot for hours.

Ham, Cheese, and Tomato Skewers

If you’re looking for a lunch idea that’s easy to pack and eat, these ham, cheese, and tomato skewers are it! The entire lunchbox is a balanced variety of fruit, protein, and veggies served in a way that’s appealing for your child to eat.

Strawberry Pancake Sandwiches

There’s no better way to pack breakfast for lunch or a breakfast bento, than these strawberry pancake sandwiches! It’s a kid-favorite lunch idea you can make in less than 5 minutes, and it packs really well in the lunchbox.

Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders

These Hawaiian Ham Lunchbox Sliders are a sweet and savory combination that your kids will love, and lucky for us, they’re super easy to make. Let me show you how.

Mediterranean Bento Box

This Mediterranean bento is a tasty and healthy school lunch idea you can assemble in a cinch. I’ll show you how to pack the different wet and dry ingredients into one container so everything stays fresh in the lunch box.

Leftover Chicken Lunchbox for Teens

If you’re looking for a school lunch you can pack that will be enough food for your teenager, this leftover chicken lunchbox is the way to go. It offers a variety of filling ingredients and 35 grams of protein to help satisfy bigger appetites. This is also a super easy lunch to assemble, and I’ll […]

Cheesy Spinach Egg Cups

Learn how to pack them hot or at room temperature in a lunch box with the tips in the post.

Tomato and Cheese Sandwich with Pesto

What do you do when it’s time to pack lunch, but you’ve run out of deli cuts? Make this tomato and cheese sandwich, of course. It’s simple, fresh, and super quick to assemble into the lunchbox. Let’s make one!

Easy Turkey Club Sandwich Lunchbox

Give your lunch a delicious upgrade with this turkey club sandwich stacked with fresh ingredients and grilled to perfection. Today, I’m sharing my packing secrets so you know how to keep a grilled sandwich fresh until lunchtime comes around.

Protein & Fruit LunchBox For Kids

I’ll show you how easy it is to assemble this school lunchbox using what you already have in the fridge and pantry so it stays fresh until lunchtime. From fruits to deli turkey and something with a little crunch!

The Classic Egg Salad Sandwich

Whether you want to try egg salad for the first time or need a quick lunch idea, this Classic Egg Salad Sandwich has you covered. It’s the definition of a simple and satisfying meal that tastes great and is easy to pack in a lunchbox!

Egg Salad Stuffed Tomato

This tasty egg salad stuffed tomato is a fresh twist on a classic lunchbox favorite. It’s a quick idea you can assemble easily, first thing in the morning in the same amount of time it would take you to throw together a sandwich. Let me show you how.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Roll-Ups

Let’s make these peanut butter & jelly roll-ups for a fun spin on the classic sandwich. All it takes is simple and fresh ingredients to create this colorful lunch that your kids will be excited to open up.

Sweet & Savory Chicken Apple Grilled Sandwich

Switch up the usual lunch for this chicken & apple grilled cheese sandwich. It’s a combination of sweet and savory flavors your kids will ask you to make on repeat and I’ll show you how to pack it!

Easy Lunchbox Fruit Salad

Prep this lunchbox fruit salad for a fresh snack to enjoy with your favorite sandwiches, wraps, and bentos. It’s the perfect way of making fruit portable, and we add just a touch of maple syrup to make it slightly sweet.

Fun & Simple Dinosaur Sandwiches

Make these dinosaur sandwiches for a fun and easy lunch you can pull together in under 5 minutes! The best part is you can make these with any ingredients available like deli cuts and cheese, PB & J, or Nutella and berries- it’s up to you!

Pepperoni-Stuffed Pizza Uncrustables

These pizza uncrustables are an epic savory twist on the classic PB & J uncrustable, and it’s quickly becoming a favorite. After one bite, you’ll quickly see why.  

Easy Peasy Pasta Preschool Lunch

Try this pasta preschool lunch for a healthy and colorful meal your kids will love. It’s simple to make and easy for your child to tote in their lunch bag and enjoy at school. Grab some pasta, and let’s work some magic!

Easy Chicken Salad Quesadilla

Pack this easy chicken salad quesadilla for school lunch and your kids will come home with empty lunchboxes and full bellies. It’s a simple, high-protein recipe, and I’ll show you how to keep it fresh for lunchtime.

Healthy Peanut Butter Apple Sandwich

This peanut butter apple sandwich is a healthy lunch you can assemble fast, and I’m sharing all my tips for packing it in the lunchbox. Ready to make one?

Healthy Egg Salad Wrap

This teen-approved recipe for an egg salad wrap comes together in a matter of minutes, and it’s as easy as folding the ingredients inside a flour tortilla and packing it with the tips below so it stays fresh til lunch.

Charcuterie Lunchables

This school lunchbox idea is a terrific way to turn leftovers and simple ingredients into a balanced meal. Check how to pack it so everything stays fresh and crunchy until lunchtime.

Air Fryer Uncrustables

The simple truth: Air fryer uncrustables are 100% worth the hype. Yes, whether you make your own Uncrustable at home (more on this below) or buy the frozen Uncrustables at the store, in today’s post, I’m going to share with you all the tips for this epic snack!

Rainbow Fruit Skewers

Who doesn’t love food on a stick? Especially during summer vacation or after school hours, my kids love being able to grab a quick, healthy snack and get back to playing outside.

DIY Frozen Uncrustables

Before you grab the frozen uncrustables from the freezer aisle, check out how to make your own at home! Made with your choice of ingredients, these are the much healthier and budget-friendly lunch option.

Quick Pepperoni Sandwich Recipe

Buttery, toasted bread with sliced pepperoni and melted cheese, this epic Pepperoni Sandwich recipe is a definite way to spruce up the usual school lunch!

Easy Baked Zucchini Chips Recipe

If you’re like me and find yourself and your kids reaching for salty snacks like chips and crackers, these zucchini chips are a great solution. They’re easily made in the oven with your choice of seasonings and baked to perfection. All you need to make these chips are a couple of zucchinis, a large baking […]