Ten Ways to Avoid a Packed Lunch Slump
Are your kids tired of the same old bagged lunches? Spice things up with homemade Lunchables and bento boxes.
Are you in a packed lunch slump? Here are ten ways to make packed lunches healthy, fun and fast. 1. Get a bento box system. Laptop Lunches has great options for bento box-style lunches. Bento-ware includes a soft-sided case with sturdy, dishwasher safe containers (top rack only) that fit together inside, just like a bento box. The system pays for itself as you can ditch zip-lock bags and pack a far greater variety of lunch options, including dinner leftovers, berries and dips. 2. Wrap it & have your child choose the filling. Kids love having turkey and cheese or veggies with hummus wrapped in a tortilla. Need some inspiration? Check out Tanya Steel’s book Real Food for Healthy Kids: 200+ Easy, Wholesome Recipes. Steel, a mother of two and …
