The first day of school will be here before we know it. And that means it’s almost time to pack school lunches again.
I have to confess that school lunches are a challenge for us. My boys aren’t into the traditional sandwich lunch, like I remember. So I struggle to come up with what to pack that is healthy and filling. Fortunately, there are tons of other ideas out there. If you are struggling too, here are some school lunch ideas you have to try.
School lunches have really changed since I was little and there are plenty of ideas that don’t involve sandwiches or even traditional lunch boxes. I hope you can find something to make your child happy…and your mornings a little easier. I can’t wait to give some of these a try!
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School Lunch Ideas
What Lisa Cooks shares all of her family’s school lunches (with photos) and there is not a sandwich in sight.
Do you have a child who only wants peanut butter and jelly for lunch? Cooking Classy shares five fun ways to make this classic.
Taming Twins shares 36 non-sandwich lunchbox ideas and even includes a mix-and-match list to help you out.
If your sandwich hater is also nut-free, then you will want to check out these lunchbox ideas from Kitchn.
Our Three Peas has an extensive list of school lunch ideas that you can mix-and-match in order to find something your child will like.
The creator of Easy Lunchboxes even has a Pinterest board devoted to easy lunchbox lunches with over 10,000 pins!
Thanks for posting this – we’re starting school this year and I have to say prepping lunches are stressing me out a wee bit….
I hope you find some of the ideas in the links helpful!
Great list. I’m always on the look-out for new ideas for my kids.
This would be a great addition to It’s a Mom’s Life Link Up. I hope you’ll join us!
Thanks for telling me about your link up! It looks fantastic,
I LOVE round-ups! Thank you for going to all the time and trouble of putting this one together! Lots of good ideas here! 🙂
Joy
Yesterfood
Thanks, Joy! I’m getting desperate when it comes to school lunches.
Great list. I once in a while do lunch for my kids but usually they prefer to just eat the school’s cafeteria’s lunch. Maybe this might get them eating more. Thanks for sharing.
Mine NEVER want to buy lunch. I actually wish they would sometimes. It would give them some nice variety!
That’s an awesome list!!
Thanks! I really needed some help in this area.
Boy do I need this. 2 of my kids hate sandwiches.
Mine took the same thing all year. I need to find some alternatives. I hope you find something that works for you!