So, nothing fancy-schmancy here…just some lunch ideas that my kids wouldn’t throw away and some tricks to make lunch more fun. Let me share…
Utilize the Thermos!
Now, instead of a cold deli meat sandwich every day, you can send:
Think Outside the PB&J
Make the Lunch Extra Special
Lanie says
Spinach salad with feta cheese, almonds, grape tomatoes. Strawberries, turkey and cheese rolled in a whole wheat flour tortilla.
And, I love that company! 🙂
Shari says
Excellent giveaway! I liked the tip that they gave about using the small Tupperware containers for *dipping* sauces. Never thought of that!
Jocelyn Christensen says
I like the idea of putting a frozen juice box in their lunches to keep everything cool!
Michelle says
Anything in a wrap! Love wraps.
Kindra-At Home With K says
I struggle with cold lunches for my son all the time. I like the idea of making our own “lunchables” instead of buying them at the store. 🙂
Connie Krebs says
I love the idea of putting frozen juice in the lunch to keep everything cool, very clever!
Tiffany says
I just loved the colorful veggies and fruit in there with the bread sticks. It looked so happy and bright.
Jen says
I LOVED the sushi idea!!! Also the salads looked yummy and my kids, believe it or not, lOVE salads! Fun, fun giveaway!!!! 🙂 Nothing is worse than soggy sandwiches! I always squirt the mustard in a slice of turkey or ham fold it in half, and put it in a separate baggie or container. Then my kids can put it on the bread/bun at school when they are ready to eat!!! 🙂
VICKY says
I loved the turkey and cheese roll ups, and I love your blog. Look forward to it with my coffee every morning.
Stacee Maree says
My kiddo’s would love the pepperoni with a baby belle cheese fruit and crackers. I must pick some up at costco today!
Thanks
Christy says
I loved the little angel tuna fish salad! So cute. I love all the healthy, cute ideas.
Ann Marie says
These are so cool! I would love to have them, thanks for the chance! I love the meat and cheese kabob idea. I fun way to eat them! Great ideas!
Liz says
That is awesome! THe pizza, with pretzels goldfish, and strawberries was a great idea.. Also so many great ideas to choose from Thanks for this blog!
Liz
Bowman's Beach says
Gotta love the colored top ramen “under the sea” theme lunch! How fun would that be to eat seaweed ramen? Such a fun idea. Crossing my fingers cause this product is awesome!
Christine says
Wow what a wonderful post! I am told I make my son exotic lunches but like you I feel like its important that he eat his lunch so I really seek creative and yummy choices.
I loved all your suggestions but especially love the chili and fritos idea….my son would love this.
The only problem I have is that lat year alone he lost 5 lunch bags so in the end I used plastic supermarket bags…:(…might you have any sugestions on how to help him remember not to leave the lunch bag in the yard after lunch?
I will definitely try these the compartments rock!
Thank yous so much for all the great ideas and their site is way cool too!
-christine
Somer says
I love that I could use it for my husband or my kids. The portion sizes are just right.
Heidi says
Turkey and cheese roll ups look fun and something my boys would eat!
Jenna says
I like the meat and cheese cabobs with crackers and fruit! All of them look amazing, they would be the king/queen of the lunchroom! These look bigger than I first thought, I like that!
lauralee says
I love the homemade yogurt sundae. Maybe my kids would eat yogurt with some fun stuff on top!!!
What a great website. BOTH OF YOU!!!
Thanks.
Karen says
I really liked any of the wraps, or the breadsticks with the thermos of soup. You can’t have soup without a breadstick! 🙂
Kaitlyn says
I love the idea for using disposable Souffle cups for dips. My kids love to take veggies with ranch or fruits with peanut butter to dip them in. Awesome giveaway, thanks!
Molly says
Great post!! I liked the whole wheat wrap w/ crunchy pb and bananas with a yogurt sundae..I’ll have to try that one with my kids!
Amanda and Chad says
i love this! thanks for sharing. my favorite was the colored ramen and the tuna sandwich shaped like a fish. how creative!
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Jessica says
Love the cheese and salami kabobs and crackers. Even though I’m not packing a kiddo lunch, I am packing a hubby lunch and need all the ideas I can get…he’s just as picky as any kiddo out there!
Megan says
I already struggle with new lunch ideas and my son is only 20 months! ahh! I am doomed for sure. He is bound to get more picky right? Ill have to try some of these ideas. I think food is easier or more fun to eat if it looks fun! like the cute yogurt/pudding with sprinkles in it! Who knew yogurt could look cute? 🙂 love it! plus if he can dip any of his food in anything he loves it. I should try new fruit and let him dip it in the cute yogurt!
Leslie and James says
The mini quishes looked fun and yummy!
ps i love your blog!
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PJ - Our life says
These are exactly what I have been looking for!! Thank you!! I love the idea of them having veggies/salads and dips and the frozed juice box idea to keep it all nice and cold!! the wraps, and the soups!!
The Christensens says
I love the meal idea of the wraps with fruits and veggies on the side. My kids love lunch meat and cheese!! I have not seen these before. They are great.
The Christensens says
I love the meal idea of the wraps with fruits and veggies on the side. My kids love lunch meat and cheese!! I have not seen these before. They are great.
Clements Family says
We love our Easy Lunchbox and containers!
Love your ideas for lunch…especially the happy meal friday! That is great!
The Shields says
I SO want some of these! Brilliant!
The Shields says
I SO want some of these! Brilliant!
Jaylynn says
I loved all the ideas! Very helpful and I will be returning to the site often for more ideas. The one that made me excited today was the goat cheese on crackers. Hummus for dipping the veggies. Yummy!
The FOUR M's... says
Why did I never before think of sending a thermos full of warm, delicious soup on cold days? Genious! Fingers and toes crossed to win!! 🙂
Emily says
I love how you tell it like it is! Great post. I would’ve LOVED something warm in my lunches. BTW any tips for making hard boiled eggs less stinky??
I really like their partitioned bpa free boxes and the perfect sized coolers. I also like their tips for finding little condiment containers.
Heather says
Since next year I’ll be packing two lunches, I love the idea of bento boxes. Stackable to save space. I know my son would love to find chips and guacamole in his lunchbox.
Krista says
We start school next week, so this giveway would be perfect for us! My kids checked out the site with me and they picked the left over pizza, strawberries and fish crackers/pretzels… (i think they reminded them of lunchables and since I never buy lunchables for them, they thought this idea was pretty cool)
the reviews do sound pretty good! Thanks for the post.
Shane & Torey says
I liked the frozen juice in the lunch to keep everything cool! never thought about that!
Kurt and Ash says
I love the idea of sushi, if my child would eat it i would definitely be on board to send it in their lunch.
The Colby's says
I liked the idea of clipping on some hand sanitizer. You just never know where those hands have been. (I am speaking of my husband, of course! 😉 And by the way, I do think your blog is “fabulous, amazing and rockin'”. Thank you for all the time and hard work you put into it!!
Ryan and Kate Webb says
I LOVE the Under the Sea lunch. Such a clever idea and a fun surprise for the little ones when they open it up to eat. AWESOME website!
Keith and Nancy says
Love the cheese and salami kabobs and crackers. Even though I’m not packing a kiddo lunch, I am packing a hubby lunch and need all the ideas I can get…I am always sending him out the door with a cold sammich, what a shock it would be to get something different.
Ann says
I loved everything I saw. My 12 yo has mourned the loss of Lunchables being an option for him with his appetite. This would satisfy his “buffet” mentality and satisfy his stomach. Yea! Thanks for bringing these to my attention.
Emilee says
The spinach salad looked yummy.
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Sarah says
those containers are awesome! my kids would love the puddig with the sprinkles!
~Sarah
Christy says
I love the idea of sending hummus and veggies for dipping. The little compartments are great–no worries about losing a million little containers that get sent to school to hold each item!
A Little R and R says
These containers would be perfect! It sure beats using all those plastic sandwich bags to puts the different food in! Perfect for portion sizing as well! I loved the idea of sending soup in a thermos and putting bread sticks and veggies or fruit in the containers. Thank you for this post and all the ideas for lunches!
Shanna says
I have to be honest. I never even thought of anything else beside PB & J and chips in a brown bag. I can’t wait to show my son these ideas for lunch. His school doesn’t really have a cafeteria so he pretty much always has to bring a home lunch, so I think it will be fun to learn all these new and creative ways to do lunch.
Thanks
Shanna
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cold cocoa says
I love the lunch containers! And those kabobs look super-fun to make and eat.
Jessica says
Work it girl!
AngelaM says
I love these! My daughter loves anything with a dip, so this would work great for that!
Michelle says
Cheese and turkey wrap w/sesame crackers sounds yummy!
April says
I love the tip on how to make the container leak free for things like yogurt…just use wax paper and then put the lid on. This is a great giveaway…thanks.
momof2girls says
I like the idea of making mini quiches and seving them with crackers and fruit. My kids would love that combo.
danyelle says
I like the breadsticks with aside f veggies and minestrone soup.
Chaney says
Loved the:
Little angel fish tuna sandwich is swimming in colored Top Ramen with a carrot crab and apple starfish. Smaller compartments are filled with apple starfish and a Taro Mochi.
jgalke says
Thermos of minestrone and a breadstick and string cheese. Yum. I love this product. We need some!
Chelsi says
String cheese, crackers, & deli meat w/a side of fruit and veggies. My daughter would love this AND it’s super-easy–great for a morning when we’re short on time.
Leslie says
Loved the fish shaped tuna sandwich with colored noodles and apples cut in star shapes to look like starfish. SO cute!
I could really use these lunch containers for my 3 boys!!!
jill says
A whole wheat hot dog bun for the bread of a PB and banana sandwich? Genius! I forgot I used to use hot dog and hamburger buns as sandwich bread when I was little. My kids would love to see any of these ideas for their lunch!
LeAnn says
I love the idea of pasta for lunch especially with a yogurt sundae. It looks so yummy!
Marcy says
Love the pizza, my Son would eat that everyday. I also liked the different yogurt variations.
Lynette @ My Craft Discovery says
Pasta and veggies, grapes, and “trailmix,” of goldfish and raisins (although I would personally add chocolate chips instead! 🙂 necklacebliss(at)gmail(dot)com
Poulsen Family says
Yum, homemade guac with tortilla chips. Thanks for featuring this company I’ve been looking for something just like that. My son likes pizza roll ups…turkey pep, tortilla, cheese and spaghetti sauce to dip.
mspaze31 says
the grilled chicken strips is a great idea i think.
Allie's Antics says
I loved how they did yummy veggies and made them look so good! I showed the picture of the pepperoni and cheese to my son, and he was stoked. Great ideas! I went on the website to order my own, and the shipping is almost as much as the product. Too bad. Guess I will just have to hope for a win!
Lydia says
definitely the salad of lettuce, cucumbers, carrot shreds, corn, wheat germ, dried cranberries, & cheese with homemade flat bread.
Yummy!
I could really use these!
kstrack says
So many great ideas! I know what my daughter is getting for Christmas this year! I have had such a hard time finding great containers that fit in insulated bags, I got some pricey ones from Tupperware that are great except they don’t fit in any of the insulted lunch bags! SO EXCITED!
Nick and Trisha says
I like the idea of putting quiche in muffin tins then there the perfect size. I also like the idea of having little containers for dips and sauces, etc.
Brooke says
I love that the separate compartments in the containers seal so little people (my daughter) shaking their lunch boxes wont end up with everything mixed together.
REBYRYAN says
My kids would so eat the pizza and strawberries!
Heidi says
I think I really like the idea of Mixed green Salad, Romaine/Spinach,Carrots/Cauliflower/broccol, lentils/Quinoa, Dried cherries w/raspberry vinaigrette
‘Somersaults’ cruncy nuggets, Strawberries & Mango
mmmm
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Lindsay says
Putting antibacterial wipes in their lunch box is a great idea–my son would definitely benefit. And so simple, too!
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KT says
Much better than a lunchable, looks like something most my kids would eat.
I like the dipping containers also.
Videa says
Mmmm they all look so good. But especially all the fresh fruit in the lunches!
Charlotte says
I like the Lunchable idea. Love all the ideas for lunches on your blog post today!
Jana and Christopher says
I like the roll ups. Got to get the husband doing more of those, instead of so much PB&J.
Thanks
Jana
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The Parsons Family says
I would personally LOVE the egg salad on lettuce with a side of crackers! Not a sandwich person myself! These lunches look close to what my son eats daily (at home at our table, would be perfect to continue on to school!)
Thanks so much
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Buffy says
My favorite was totally the sushi.
Chantielle says
I totally loved the idea of the frozen juice box in the lunch to keep everything nice and cool.
simplyfunlady says
FAbulous post!
Here’s a true story– my husband and I are going to school in the evenings and having a hard time with dinners at school– so yesterday when I was reading this, I got to the thermos king food jar part and thought, “brilliant! This is the answer to my problem!” no kidding, I left then and there to go grab it from Target! So this morning when I noticed your mention of a giveaway I thought, “Whaaaat? There was no giveaway yesterday!” (see, I was thinking I had finished the post!)
So I went back and actually finished the post, and was crazy excited about all the other FAB ideas there were, especially these super functional lunch boxes!
Soooo (after that longwinded explanation) my favorite lunch idea was super simple (I’m a simple lady) grapes, cucumber with some salt sprinkled on it, and a peanut butter sandwhich — beautiful! I would never think to put cucumber in the kiddos’ lunch!
Thanks gor such a rockin’ blog!
Lindsey says
I have a thermos for soup, but I loved the idea of sending the tomato soup with a breadstick. I must get some of those disposable souffle cups immediately!!
Lindsey says
I have a thermos for soup, but I loved the idea of sending the tomato soup with a breadstick. I must get some of those disposable souffle cups immediately!!
Lindsey says
I have a thermos for soup, but I loved the idea of sending the tomato soup with a breadstick. I must get some of those disposable souffle cups immediately!!
Lindsey says
I have a thermos for soup, but I loved the idea of sending the tomato soup with a breadstick. I must get some of those disposable souffle cups immediately!!
Heather says
I love the ‘cutsie’ lunches for my kids like the angel fish tuna sandwich with starfish apples.
angie says
Ok love the colored ramen noodles and a fish shaped sandwich. Thats for sure on our menu next week when chow mien is on the school menu!
wylie says
Love the pizza and salad idea! I absolutely hate packing school lunches and these actually make me want to! Hope I win! Already ordered the thermos!
Becky says
So many ideas – we got sick of eating sandwiches all summer long. I think I’ll first try the skewers. I can see that I definitely need the containers and great lunch bags.
Marie says
Way cool! I had never heard of them. I love that you can put anything in the containers. My kids love Salad. I cant wait to get one to use it..Thanks!!
Teresa says
I love the little angle fish & seaweed idea!! The kabob and wrap ideas are more practical for me though. My kids like when we make a wrap, cut it in slices and use a toothpick to hold a pickle on the end. It looks like a snail! I LOVE the dipping sauce idea, my daughter will really enjoy her lunches more with that. Thanks for all the fun tips & ideas. I can always count on your blog for the best ideas!! Thanks.
James and Brandi Lyn says
I love the idea for making it leak proof!! Such a wonderful product for my three girls… and even my husband!
The Laubs says
Love the idea of using frozen juice to keep it cold!
Kim says
The super fit kale chips sound interesting–I never would have thought of that.
Andrea Brown says
I love this suggestion: “Fill a thermos with boiling water to heat the core for a few minutes. Spill out the water just before you fill the thermos with soup or an entree. The thermos is now hot and ready for your hot food, and will stay that way longer.”
mommyoffour says
The wraps! My girls would love them!
DoItAsIDoIt says
All the wraps sound so good! But I especially like the pasta and veggies…wish I had some right now!
Kristin says
So many GREAT ideas. I’m definitely jotting some down to use for my husband’s lunch. I loved all the uses they showed for souffle cups. They also had some great variations on sandwiches and healthier “lunchable” ideas for the kids!
Toni says
I love the idea of hot minestroni soup on a cold day with a bread stick and some fruit. Any kid would love this lunch.
Megh says
Oh my gosh, these lunchboxes are amazing! I loved the lunch idea with meat and cheese skewers, crackers, fruit, and a hard boiled egg. Yum. I’m a teacher, and lunch time flies by. This post is going to change my lunch time for the better!
Alyssa says
I love the egg salad with crackers, cucumber, & granola. It looks soo yummy with the nice green lettuce. I know what I’m making for lunch tomorrow!
Jen T says
Love the yogurt sundaes! with blueberries and strawberries on the side. YUM!
Julie says
What a great container! I liked the salads 🙂 I’ve never tried sending a salad with my son…he would love that. The mixed fruit was also a great idea 🙂 thnx
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Serene is my name, not my life! says
Oh wow! I’ve been desperately needing some new lunch box ideas!
Love the wraps! Gosh, why didn’t I think of trying that? And the frozen juice.
The Taylor LIfe says
My favorite would have to be a wheat sandwich, with a boiled egg, and fresh fruit. I am really loving this lunchbox idea.
Lacee DeG says
I love their pasta for lunch ideas, yummmm!
Julie Thurgood Summerhays says
The frozen juice is SO smart! I’m going to be doing that one from now on….
Julie Thurgood Summerhays says
The frozen juice is SO smart! I’m going to be doing that one from now on….
Yadira says
I Liked the Turkey and cheese roll up on a multigrain tortilla, with pretzel rods, cheddar bunnies and the strawberries with raisins. If I win this lunch system i think I might have my daughter switch from school lunch to lunch from home and use the ideas on their website. They are wonderful healthy ideas. I Hope i win!!!
Ang says
I’m diggin the PB&Honey on a whole wheat bun, string cheese, bite size peaches and cantaloupe, and the home made yogurt parfait fixed just the way I want.
Paice Family says
I have a first grader who would love this! I liked the cheese and sausage kabobs with the fruit and dip. Yum! Thanks so much for all the great lunch ideas. This is just what I have been looking for…something real that my kids will eat! paicemom at yahoo dot com.
The Barnharts says
i love the mini quiches!