Welcome to the ultimate guide to crafting fun school lunches that your kids will love! Discover my favorite lunch boxes, get a peek into my efficient setup, and find kid-approved meal ideas. I'll also share fun extras and festive holiday inspirations...
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BASICS-Lunch Boxes/Bags/Drink
Make it FUN
Paper Napkins
Kid Approved Eats
Halloween
BASICS-Lunch Boxes/Bags/Drink
This is what my kids have and it holds the omni lunchbox and a yeti water bottle on the side. SUPER durable, will last YEARS.
Bentgo® Kids Lunch Bag - Shark, Insulated
THE BEST. Comes with a hot thermos, you can take it out and put like a sandwich there if not doing hot lunch. (if doing hot, simply pour boiling water in it while your preparing lunch then dump out and add food. stays hot all day)
Girl Omni Lunch Box
This is what my kids have and it holds the omni lunchbox and a yeti water bottle on the side. SUPER durable, will last YEARS.
Boy Lunch BAG
THE BEST. Comes with a hot thermos, you can take it out and put like a sandwich there if not doing hot lunch. (if doing hot, simply pour boiling water in it while your preparing lunch then dump out and add food. stays hot all day) :)
OmieBox Kids Bento Box - Insulated Lunch Box
I have one for both children. Reason number 1- yeti is superior at keeping drinks cold. Second, I would rather purchase one time instead of getting a new junky one yearly. This will last them forever!
YETI Rambler 18 oz Bottle, Big Wave Blue
Truthfully we do a TON of chicken nuggets so these are a must to put BBQ sauce or ketchup in. I put them in my little silverware rack on the top of my dishwasher.
Dressing Container To Go
If you know your life will be easier to just throw away the spoons and forks, then dont stress it and get the plastic. No need to make your life harder if youve got too much on your plate. I wont judge. We all have those times.
Option 1- throw away cutlery
IF you know you are already in the habit of quickly washing up the lunchbox every night or morning, get these. They have lasted our kids 2 years plus already and look new.
Option 2- Reusable Spoon Fork Set
This thing lives on my counter. We replaced our air fryer, toaster, and dont have to turn on oven. I use this many morning to make chicken nuggets, or reheat leftovers for lunches. Makes grilled cheese, and so much more. literally does it all. fried ...
VAL CUCINA Retro Infrared Air Fryer Oven
I love how fun these mini hand sanitizers are. smell amazing and the kids actually want to use them
PocketBac Hand Sanitizer - Bath & Body Works
Holds the mini sanitizers, i put this directly onto their lunch bag so they have it whenthey need it
Light-Up Noise-making Astronaut and Rocket PocketBac Holder | Bath & Body Works
strap it directly onto their lunch bag
Unicorn Balloon Animal PocketBac Holder | Bath & Body Works
Make it FUN
“your mom always make the most creative lunches” UM well its not hard lol i just STICK THESE BABIES into the different food lol. That is the secret.
Unicorn Food Picks
I use this for veggies. One of my children loves veggies and the other doesnt. Dont beat yourself up if yours doesnt I would rather get them fed, full, and happy than stress over what im putting in their lunch. I use this for fruits like cantaloupe, ...
Crinkle Cutter
This was the first pack i started with. Has SO many, kids love it
Bang for your buck bundle!! 160 pieces
im all for just a plain post it note but these are super fun i love changing it up for holidats
Holiday Lunchbox Lunch Notes for Kids – 4 Pack - 200 tear-off notes - Halloween, Christmas, Easter & Valentine’s. Great for School Lunch, Trick or Treating, Stocking-Stuffers, Love Notes and Egg Hunt!
these are especially awesome when your kids are learning to read it makes it fun
Lunch Box Notes for Kids - Lunch Notes From Me! “Wacky Facts & Laughs” 101 Notes - Great for school and summer camp!
Paper Napkins
My favorite how CUTE
Resurhang 100 Pcs School Bus Napkins
So cute could also gift a pack to the teachers lounge room. Uplift that spirit
Quera 50 Pack School Paper Napkins 6.5"x6.5"
So cute!
Whaline 80 Pack School Paper Napkins 6.5"
So many options!
80Pcs Cartoon Apples Pencils School Napkins
Classic Apple
Feifeiya 60 Pack Polka Dot Apple Napkins
back to school
Back To School Napkins, 40Pcs Decorations
Literally adorable!!!!! YEARROUND fun
50 Pack Rainbow Paper Napkins with Gold Foil for Birthday Party (6.5 x 3.75 In)
my daughter loves else. who doesnt
Disney Frozen Paper Luncheon Napkins, 6.5in, 16ct
minecraft
Multicolor Minecraft Paper Luncheon Napkins, 6.5in, 16ct
FOOTBALL lover
Soccer Party Paper Napkins for Sports Birthday (6.5 x 6.5 In, 100 Pack)
i feel like these are so cute they could go through teen years
Way to Celebrate! Cheerful Pink Paper Luncheon Napkins, 6.5in, 20ct
spongebob
SpongeBob SquarePants Birthday Paper Luncheon Napkins, 16ct
these are actual- darling. giving grandma
20Pcs New Printed Flower Paper Towels Wedding Decoupage Paper Napkins For Baby Shower Birthday Decoration Kids Party Supplies
giving bob ross
Keep Unique Fall Party Paper Napkins, Thanksgiving Disposable Napkins, Decoupage Napkins, Pack of 20
thanksgiving
Iconikal Paper Disposable Party Napkins, Dinner Size, Thanksgiving Silly Turkey, 48-Count SHO4
Kid Approved Eats
We picked some up at Costco the other day and both kids said these are a winner!
Chomps Original Beef Sticks, Mild, 12 Individually Wrapped Sticks
i always keep these on hand for those days where i am in hurry, not feeling like making their lunch. pop them in the microwave and add a side of pretzels and a fruit cup or whatever i have, and lunch is made.
Kraft Original Mac N Cheese Macaroni and Cheese Cups Easy Microwavable Dinner, 4 ct Pack, 2.05 oz Cups
same with these, keep in fridge, they are my goto lazy mom lunch. add eyeballs- good to go
good on own with dipping sauce, or add onto leftover pasta for a little protein action
Great Value Breaded Fully Cooked Popcorn Chicken, 25.5 oz (Frozen)
I mean, dino nuggets are always a win
Tyson Fully Cooked Fun Chicken Nuggets, 1.81 lb Bag (Frozen)
keep on hand for lunch in a pinch. YUM too
Chef Boyardee Mini Beef Ravioli Canned Pasta, 15 oz
is this reliving our childhood? yes it is. i want them. :)
Dunkaroos Vanilla Cookies and Rainbow Chip Frosting, 1 oz, 10 ct
fun to add for a little special occasion, or a birthday, or just for the last day before weekend. celebrate the little things
Lunchables Dirt Cake with Gummy Worms Kids Lunch Snack Dessert, 1.95 oz Box Tray
wowza. the other moms, they gonna be mad jealous
Little Debbie Turtle Brownies
did i mention grocery pickup order- um yes. make your life easier
Kellogg's Cinnamon Baked Graham Cracker Sticks, Lunch Snacks, 11 oz
good one to keep on hand for a little side
Cheez-It Original Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 12.4 oz
how darling to make your own ‘lunchable’ with meat and cheese. SO GOOD. also, i will tell you first hand club crackers with a little nutella- CHEFS KISS
Club Minis Original Mini Crackers, Lunch Snacks, 10 oz
when im slacking on the creative lunches i always feel better when there is a little color. not all the time, but it gets me out of the lunch funk in an easy way.
Pokemon Fruit Flavored Snacks, Treat Pouches, Value Pack, 22 ct
can add these to ramen, leftover rice, or even on their own with a side of dipping sauce. if you can get your kid to eat the seaweed chips then bam you got like a sushi theme going lol
Tai Pei Pork Potstickers Frozen Asian Appetizers 46.5 oz
these with a little side of nutella
Alessi Thin Wheat Breadsticks, Ready to Eat, 3 oz Boxes
perfect around easter time hop hop
Annie's Gluten Free Cocoa and Vanilla Bunny Cookies, 6.75 oz
winter- with soups. could even do a grilled cheese
Premium Original Mini Saltine Crackers, 11 oz
little side
RITZ Bits Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, 8.8 oz
cheesy side
RITZ Bits Cheese Sandwich Crackers, 8.8 oz
another mini cracker option for DIY lunchable
Triscuit Minis Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, Vegan Crackers, 8 oz
pair these with nacho dip and salsa and youve got another DIY lunchable
Great Value Bite Size Tortilla Chips, 13 oz
mini everything its just way better and it fits in the lunchboxes easier without needed to break the chips lol
Sun Chips Minis Tortilla Chips Garden Salsa 3.75 oz
Celebrate Halloween in style with this monster-themed lunchbox
i always add leftover pasta for the next days lunch (love the omni lunhcbox for this with the thermos in side, keeps it hot all day) and the garlic breadddddd i am here for it
