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How to Pack School Lunches

After years of helping parents pack school lunches, here are my tips for keeping packed lunches fresh until lunch.

Sandwiches, Salads & Wraps

How to pack sandwiches and wraps so they don’t get soggy, and tips that keep salads fresh and crisp for hours.

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    How to Pack a Sandwich for Lunch
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Using a Thermos

Learn to heat up kid-favorite hot lunches for school and keep them hot for hours in a thermos.

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Cold Lunch Tips

From smoothies to yogurt, these tips help pack any cold side in a lunch bag.

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My name is Laura Fuentes
I’m here to help you simplify school lunches with fresh ideas your kids will actually eat.

Mom of 3. Certified in Integrative Nutrition. 5x Cookbook Author.

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