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Easy & Healthy Lunch Packing Tips

September 20, 2019 By Desiree Eaglin Leave a Comment

Back To School

Now that we’re towards the end of September, we’re in full school mode here at the Funny House. I have officially survived sending all four Funny Kids to school. We’ve got the routines down, homework having been the hardest routine to get back into the swing of by far. I have to be honest and admit that one of my favorite things about the school year is packing lunches. I know that’s an unpopular opinion! I just love to create fun little food “packages” for my kids to open during their school day that lets them know how much I love and miss them. This is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own.

Packing Smart, Not Hard

My youngest child eats like a bird. I’m not even sure you can say she “eats” as much as she just “snacks” all. day. long. I have had to get creative throughout the years to ensure that she gets all 5 food groups so that she may stay healthy and strong. Now that my youngest is in Kindergarten and therefore in school full-time, I had to find ways to incorporate all 5 food groups in a “snacking” format that would make her happy. I found that using a Bento box works wonders! By using a Bento box I am able to pack smart, not hard. And I mean come on, anything that makes our mom lives easier is A+ in my book.

Packing the Protein

One thing I learned early on when trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle for myself is that protein is very important. After a long day in Kindergarten with all that learning and socializing I know that my daughter is in desperate need of a healthy lunch with plenty of protein in the middle of the day. However, she’s not a fan of meat sandwiches. Thankfully, Juicy Juice + Protein is one of the first juice-protein blends for kids on the market. Each Juicy Juice+Protein pouch is filled with 5 grams of protein and is a great source of not only protein but also Vitamin C. Packing these are the easy lunch packing tips I’m talking about!

Easy Lunch Packing Tips

1. Pack their favorites
   By packing their favorites, you know they’ll eat. My daughter loves berries & cheese.
2. Keep It Simple
   Don’t pack to many options, the less they have the more they’ll eat what they do have.
3. Change it Up!
   Mix up your variety and have fun with it. One day pack celery and raisins, the next a small sandwich.
4. Don’t Forget the Treat
   Everyone deserves a little sweet treat! I like to pack little marshmallows or gummies in the Bento as well.
5. Have Fun and Get As Creative As You Want!
   I know my daughter would love these little Juicy Juice tangerine orange puffer fish!

What easy and healthy lunch tips can you share? Post in the comments below!