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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

10 Ways to Avoid a Packed Lunch Slump

Are your kids tired of the same old bagged lunches? Spice things up with homemade Lunchables and bento boxes.

 The kids just returned to school, but you may already be in a “packed lunch slump.” Here are 10 ways to make packed lunches healthy, fun and fast. 1. Get a bento box system. Laptop Lunches has great options for bento box-style lunches. Bento-ware includes a soft-sided case with sturdy, dishwasher safe containers (top rack only) that fit together inside, just like a bento box. The system pays for itself as you can ditch zip-lock bags and pack a far greater variety of lunch options, including dinner leftovers, berries and dips. You can purchase Laptop Lunches online. 2. Wrap it & have your child choose the filling. Kids love having turkey and cheese or veggies with hummus wrapped in a tortilla. Kroger offers some great options for tortillas…

Linda Dib Wohlbach

7:46 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013

I call my homemade lunchables "MOMables". My son and his friends love (and ask for) them!   more ›

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