tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post4271613714011917182..comments2024-03-21T08:25:00.075-04:00Comments on ChitChatMom: What to Pack in a School Lunch for KidsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-6659591901203582942015-10-06T08:40:07.330-04:002015-10-06T08:40:07.330-04:00Ah the daily lunch bag struggle! Here the schools...Ah the daily lunch bag struggle! Here the schools don't allow juice boxes (too much waste and the kids don't finish them) and we don't let them take candy.<br>I'm always looking for suggestions as the kids now hate sandwiches :(Heather Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11840374683077474119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-86143929089418180482015-08-27T18:26:56.111-04:002015-08-27T18:26:56.111-04:00I was just talking to my daughter about figuring o...I was just talking to my daughter about figuring out new ideas for home lunches for her to take to school. I am ALWAYS looking for suggestions. Avryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860008497124023507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-16894887799816064902015-08-17T08:32:33.813-04:002015-08-17T08:32:33.813-04:00My kids buy lunch most of the time but with my pri...My kids buy lunch most of the time but with my princess starting all day Pre-K I think it will be better for her to bring lunch until she gets the hang of buying lunch. Thanks for the tips...I never know what to pack when I do make lunches :-)yaniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17761977895771175341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-42531059135545913642015-08-16T14:37:05.008-04:002015-08-16T14:37:05.008-04:00I try to give more veggies than fruit at lunch bec...I try to give more veggies than fruit at lunch because I know they'll have fruit in the morning and after school. I'll add dip to help them get down the "green veggies" too. My son gets lunch at school, i hate the selection but I choose my battlesMelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940331869620582300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-81398051477621816892015-08-15T12:19:04.515-04:002015-08-15T12:19:04.515-04:00Great list! My son prefers to have lunch at school...Great list! My son prefers to have lunch at school too with his friends and since his days are long (7:40-4pm), we pack a healthy snack. Allison Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519590294856004579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-13998927576495572842015-08-14T15:37:14.977-04:002015-08-14T15:37:14.977-04:00My kids eat at school, when I get too busy to make...My kids eat at school, when I get too busy to make them a lunch. This year though, I am going to make a point to make their lunches at home.Shop with Me Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304006540229239219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-72028578367625154932015-08-13T21:49:45.189-04:002015-08-13T21:49:45.189-04:00My kids don't have an account at our school to...My kids don't have an account at our school to eat whatever they want there, so they're forced to eat or starve. Sometimes they opt to starve. I love to be able to feel good about what they're eating, and I can't feel good about it if I don't get to control it. :) Great suggestions!Summer @ Banana Hammocks & Tutushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02012284677050428937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-89047637673996478642015-08-13T11:19:05.112-04:002015-08-13T11:19:05.112-04:00Great tips I love at looking at different ideas!!Great tips I love at looking at different ideas!!Momma4lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18026101482478370292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-8824337599578233142015-08-13T11:07:12.123-04:002015-08-13T11:07:12.123-04:00Great tips!! My son just started high school and t...Great tips!! My son just started high school and this is the first time I haven't had to pack lunches. They have a huge lunchroom and it's only about $2.30 a day...so much cheaper than packing one!! Love these tips, though, for even my husband! :)Jamie Tomkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292263988734093888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-17623713806758287182015-08-12T23:51:48.715-04:002015-08-12T23:51:48.715-04:00I've packed school lunches for 14 years now an...I've packed school lunches for 14 years now and try to keep things fun and varied. Quiches are an easy option because they can be eaten hot or cold. I always have a salad and fresh fruits and make sure to add an ice pack to keep everything cold.Valerie Remy-Milorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205872463497464581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-42307632814566360602015-08-12T20:41:06.760-04:002015-08-12T20:41:06.760-04:00My kids usually get their lunch from the school ca...My kids usually get their lunch from the school cafeteria but on occasion they want me to pack something for them instead. Love your list and sometimes I pack a tortilla roll-up in place of a sandwich. :)Andrea Hatfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726723228556023692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-59911722996309022602015-08-10T17:07:39.752-04:002015-08-10T17:07:39.752-04:00These are such great ideas. I had to pack for the ...These are such great ideas. I had to pack for the first week of Kinder last week and it stunk.Elizabeth Pyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771707664105672242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-51524053886593265882015-08-08T13:30:08.332-04:002015-08-08T13:30:08.332-04:00That sounds like a perfect lunch...very healthy!That sounds like a perfect lunch...very healthy!Penelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718128591448417498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-85195128999550948072015-08-07T21:55:46.425-04:002015-08-07T21:55:46.425-04:00Our children usually buy lunch too, but our oldest...Our children usually buy lunch too, but our oldest is going to middle school this fall and the lunches cost 50% more than in grade school. He will buy only if he's going to eat everything. We have to order his lunches a month in advance, so we get a complete menu. He's excited about packing his own lunches!Karen Coutuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16063526613753692333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-81369102432518601322015-08-07T17:05:30.027-04:002015-08-07T17:05:30.027-04:00Sandwiches are a staple in our house. The kids al...Sandwiches are a staple in our house. The kids all have their favorites, but you can never beat a classic PB & J!Melanie Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826609620321493385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-32398101844977753492015-08-07T15:34:30.367-04:002015-08-07T15:34:30.367-04:00Great idea for back to school lunch. My girls love...Great idea for back to school lunch. My girls love fruits and a light snack Kira O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00460846268000206525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-1147187897569310002015-08-07T15:07:18.975-04:002015-08-07T15:07:18.975-04:00That's a great well-rounded lunch for them. It...That's a great well-rounded lunch for them. It's what I've always chosen too.Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-443966914240092525.post-26463344585214051292015-08-07T14:21:41.346-04:002015-08-07T14:21:41.346-04:00I think fruit is a great addition to anyone's ...I think fruit is a great addition to anyone's lunch - kid or adult. We as a society don't tend to eat enough fruits.Patty Woodlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06907414560986208401noreply@blogger.com