What’s in my Kids Lunchbox | Lunch Ideas for School | August 2023

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[compoundwilson]

I love how you show what they eat. So many videos make “perfect” lunches but I wonder what the kids enjoy. Thanks! 😊

[tonistrickland]

One trip I learned when I packed my kids lunches is to freeze the Capri sun or juice boxes, not only do they help keep food cool, they'll be defrosted by lunch & kids have a cold drink

[eithiana]

I love how realistic this is! Honestly this is great. I love the honesty and just plain reality of what it is to feed a child. As much as we want to pack super healthy meals, the fact is that they just need to eat what they like and mix it up as much as we could.

[suziq]

I love watching these. I packed a lunch for my little guy every school day from Kindergarten through freshman year. Last year, as a sophomore, he finally decided he wanted to do school lunch. Of course I like not having to figure out what to do each week, and love the extra time in the mornings….but I really do miss it too. They grow up so fast 😢

[MrsAlmaTrumble]

I ran over here so fast I tripped. Just kidding. I needed some kid friendly lunch ideas for my oldest grandson.

[kathear]

The idea of putting the cheese against the bread to keep it from getting soggy is such a smart idea. I make mine like that too.

[anastasiakranz]

You do such a good job with never forcing your kids to eat anything. It is so much better (most of the time, every kid is different) to just offer and model rather than make it a big deal.

[bohemiantwilight]

1 tablespoon of lemon juice to one cup of water, let your apple slices soak for 3-5 minutes, then drain and rinse!

[leahmuniz]

Soaking the apples in lukewarm water with salt for 10mins will help stop them from browning. You can also do 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to with water instead of salt as well ! Just make sure to dap them dry

[bonniepwtf]

I enjoy these so much, especially when you show what they actually ate. Where does the time go, seems like summer just started.💟

[finalgirl]

I always love your videos. Even though I don’t have kiddos, the lunchbox videos (both hubby and the kids) always give me inspiration of what I can take to work. Thanks Kristin!!!

[yojs_]

Love this! I just made my first 2 lunches for my first grade son. Last year we bought lunch the entire year because I told myself it would be easier. But, now I am willing to try it out and I enjoy it. I haven't really figured out what son really enjoys yet but I will keep experimenting. These were great ideas. And your kids seem to love what you fix for them, Thanks for the ideas,

[lindawilson]

Your lunch ideas are amazing, Kristin. I especially appreciate your showing what food the kids come home with. ~ Have a wonderful weekend!

[PixieLovesItAll]

It was such a simple thing but I'm totally gonna try that pasta dish on my nephew! He's such a picky kid from being allowed to only eat junk as a toddler and young kiddo, so we struggle to get him to eat things that will fill him up so he's not constantly just snacking and eating hot dogs and chicken nuggets. He'll occasionally eat canned chicken noodle or buttered noodles (and I've been able to hide an egg in that carbonara style with the pasta water) so this could totally be another option that works out/will get him some more nutrients from a broth that has a good protein count.

[cherylzink]

Thanks for sharing these lunches with us Kristen! I can use some of these ideas for myself!

[stephaniecody]

All hail this Queen of Lunches!! That could also be used as quick dinner ideas!!

[moonlit]

wow you put so much love in your kid's lunches! they must be so happy with a wonderful mother like you 🩷

[stephaniepapaleo]

Love the packed lunches. It’s cute how they loved your soup/pasta and their favorite snackies! Please let Riley know we see her trash she brings back so we 👀 to see if she eats all that her sweet Mommy packed. ❤

[Peacefulh]

The district my son was in for k thru 5th also allowed peanut butter. Actually, the entire district allows peanut butter and we are in a larger city . They have a peanut free area in the cafeteria and if there was a peanut allergy in the class, no snacks with peanuts were allowed for parties. The reasoning behind it is because many kids with sensory issues will only eat certain foods so they had to accommodate both. He is home schooled now so he can eat whatever but it was nice to know I could make him a pb&j if he wanted one. Great lunches.

[kristathehungrymelon]

Before you even showed us, I knew the first day of school lunches were going to be subs and mac! Love that these kiddos don't change (for now!)