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When Zane started preschool, I began experimenting with bento lunchboxes, both for him and for Ruby while she’s at daycare. Since I’ve collected a few and each has its strengths, I tend to grab whichever one feels best-suited to what I’m sending them with on any given day. I just started using the OmieBox, though, and it’s […]

Until today, homemade fruit roll-ups or fruit leather were my go-to example of the kind of thing I DON’T make. Why make your life harder when you can just serve fruit? Even when I find myself with fruit in need of preservation, I’m likely to tackle it with an easier method, such as freezing. So, […]

Since most of my friends’ kids go to nut-free schools, PB&J’s aren’t an option, so I’ve had multiple parents approach me for sandwich-free lunch ideas for their kids. I have an endless supply of thoughts on this theme, because sandwiches aren’t our go-to. In fact, I’d say what I’m relying on most often is leftovers […]

Is it just me or is it really hard to come up with ideas for what to send for lunch each week? I feel like I tend to fall back on the same few ideas over and over, and I always feel bad about the complete lack of variety in Jackson’s lunches! I’ve been working […]

Maia from Yumbox recently sent me her newest bento box, the 4-compartment Panino. The unique features of the Yumbox include an easy-to-open latch for kids, a silicon lid that prevents leaks from each of the compartments, a removable one piece tray for easy cleaning, and adorable illustrations inside each compartment. It is dishwasher safe, BPA-free, retails […]

I’ve been packing lunches pretty much daily for the past 4 years, and I’ve tried a lot of lunchboxes over the years as the kids have gotten older and their needs have changed. There are so many options out there nowadays, but it can be difficult to figure out exactly what fits your needs until […]

I’m not going to lie — so far I really enjoy packing my son’s lunch for preschool. Granted, he only goes twice a week and it’s only been a month, but still, I look forward to putting it all together! Here are some of the lunches I’ve been packing him since he’s started. Top left: […]