My 8th grader has officially reached his independence, at least when it comes to packing his own lunch. Last week, he surprised me by putting together three easy meals all on his own, filling enough to satisfy his hunger and keep him fueled through a long school day. These school lunches are packed with protein […]
5 lunches I pack when I’m exhausted
As a full-time working mom of three kids, I don’t have to tell you how often I’m exhausted. You know it. The chaos. The last-minute packed meal. The lunchboxes that come back intact. The healthy vs fast dilemma. After packing over 7.000 school lunches through the years and counting, I know how to make it […]
Grilled Cheese in a Pan
Whether you’re making a grilled cheese in a pan for the first time ever or looking for tips to upgrade this sandwich, you just landed in the right place.
Everything the Moms in the Group Chat Are Packing for Lunch This Week
We’ve all been there, staring at an empty lunchbox, no clue what to pack, and sending that desperate “What are you guys packing for lunch this week?” text to the moms group chat. When my oldest was in 1st grade, I needed ideas ASAP, and my fellow 1st grade moms really came through for me […]
Cottage Cheese Sandwich
Cottage cheese is here to stay, and this veggie sandwich proves it can make a terrific lunch for hungry teens.
This Mom Packed 7,130 School Lunches (and Her Ideas Are Genius)
Every year around this time, I take inventory of the chaos:Lunchboxes. Thermoses. Backpacks. Supplies. (And that one mystery container that still smells weird even after bleach spray) As I was scrubbing out one of those forgotten lunch bags this week, I turned to my husband and asked: “How many lunches do you think I’ve packed […]
Buffalo Chicken Sliders Lunchbox
Everything your teen loves about zesty Buffalo chicken in an irresistible cheesy bite-sized sandwich slider! Learn how to keep it fresh and tasty in a lunchbox until it’s time to eat.
Roast Beef Sandwich on French Bread
This roast beef sandwich is one of those fuss-free, big-flavor lunches that work for school, office, or anytime you have a hungry teen raiding the fridge.
Bacon Apple Grilled Cheese
Learn how to make a sweet-and-savory bacon apple grilled cheese, and keep it crispy and delicious whether it’s eaten now or packed in a lunchbox for later.
Avocado Toast for Lunch
Everything you love about avocado toast perfectly packed in a lunchbox! Learn how to prep this trendy teen-favorite and prevent the avocado from going brown before it’s time to devour.
Korean Chicken Lunch Bowls for Teens
Learn how to assemble these lunch bowls for teens using simple, prep-ahead ingredients. Plus, I’ll show you how to pack them so they stay fresh until lunch!
Caprese English Muffin Lunchbox
Caprese english muffins are a quick, packable lunch that’s a step up from the usual sandwich. Learn how to assemble them so they stay fresh in the post below.
Grilled Club Sandwich
Below, you’ll learn how to make this irresistible grilled club sandwich so that it stays delicious and crispy whether you eat it now or dig into it later!
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Learn how to turn leftover buffalo chicken into a ridiculously easy, flavor-packed lunch wrap in the post below.
Baked Grilled Cheese
Get ready to make grilled cheese in the oven the easy way. Bake once, serve many with this easy recipe!
Turkey Panini
Learn how to make a crispy, melty turkey panini and keep that ultra-satisfying crunch whether you’re devouring it now or saving it for later!
Hummus Lunchbox Pizza
Learn how to pack these hummus pizzas in a lunchbox so they stay fresh and full of flavor for an easy school lunch win!
Provolone Grilled Cheese
Below, you’ll learn how to make a crispy, melt-in-your-mouth provolone grilled cheese that tastes amazing and holds up in a lunchbox if you want to pack it for school.
Thai Chicken Lunch Bowls for Teens
Below, you’ll learn how to assemble these teen-approved Thai chicken lunch bowls using prep-ahead ingredients and how to keep them fresh for school lunch.
Roast Beef Grilled Cheese
Turn leftover roast beef, or thick-cut from the deli, into a grilled cheese that’s totally over-the-top delicious!
Italian Sandwich Wrap
Below, you’ll learn all my tips for making an epic Italian Sandwich Wrap and how to keep it fresh.
Salami Croissant
Croissants feel way more gourmet than regular sandwich bread, but they’re just as easy to pack! Learn how to keep this savory salami croissant fresh and school-lunch ready in the post below.
How to Pack Meatballs for School Lunch
Packing leftovers for school lunch is one of my favorite tricks for saving time and cutting down on food waste. And, trust me, meatballs are top-tier leftovers! Get the best tips for packing them correctly in the post below.
Gouda Grilled Cheese
There’s grilled cheese… and then there’s an ultra-melty, smoky gouda grilled cheese! Learn how to nail that golden, crispy crust and keep it that way whether you’re eating it now or packing it for later.
Chocolate Muffin Snack Bento
This chocolate muffin snack bento takes basically no time to assemble, is healthier than prepackaged versions and can easily be prepped ahead! Learn how to pack it in the post below!
Macaroni & Cheese Grilled Cheese
Two favorites come together for the ultimate comfort food mashup: the macaroni grilled cheese! Learn how to pack it so it stays crunchy and crave-worthy until lunchtime rolls around.
Grilled Ham & Cheese with Tomatoes & Spinach
In this post, you’ll learn how to make this grilled ham & cheese with tomato & spinach plus simple tips to keep it crunchy in a school lunchbox until it’s time to devour.
Egg Salad Lunchbox with Turkey & Cheese Skewers
This egg salad lunchbox with turkey and cheese skewers is a win for both taste and nutrition! Below, you’ll learn the best tips to keep it fresh and odor-free all day.
Whole Wheat Grilled Cheese
Below, you’ll learn how to make this whole wheat grilled cheese and pack it just right so it stays perfectly crispy in a lunchbox.
Bacon Grilled Cheese
Below, you’ll find the best tricks to keep your bacon grilled cheese golden, crispy, and just as good at lunchtime as it was off the pan!
Thai Pasta Salad Lunch
This Thai pasta salad is an easy-to-prep school lunch that tastes just as good straight from the fridge as the day you made it. Keep reading to learn all the best tips to keep it fresh until lunchtime!
Mushroom Grilled Cheese
Mushroom grilled cheese brings serious flavor with almost no effort. Plus, with the packing tips below, it stays crunchy and fresh until lunchtime!
Caprese Grilled Cheese
This too-good-to-resist Caprese grilled cheese is so simple, but makes lunch feel gourmet! Below, you’ll learn the best packing tips to keep it crispy and cheesy all the way to lunchtime!
Sourdough Grilled Cheese
Some lunches are just extra satisfying, and a perfectly crispy, gooey sourdough grilled cheese is one of them! Learn how to pack it for school and keep that crunch for hours in the post below.
How to Pack Quiche for Lunch
Leftover quiche is a ready-made lunch just waiting to happen-no reheating required! Learn how to keep it fresh, delicious, and totally lunchbox-friendly with the tips in this post!
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
In this post, you’ll learn my foolproof method for making a grilled cheese in the air fryer, along with my tips for keeping it together while it cooks!
Tomato Pasta Salad Lunchbox
Learn how to make this tomato pasta salad with simple, fresh ingredients and get all the best tips to keep it perfectly fresh in a lunchbox for hours!
Grilled Veggie Sandwich
With simple ingredients and SO much flavor, this grilled veggie sandwich will be your new lunchbox go-to! Learn how to assemble and pack it perfectly in just minutes.
DIY Lunchbox Parfait
Stick with me, and you’ll learn how to pack a simple DIY lunchbox yogurt parfait so it stays cool and fresh until your kids have fun assembling and digging in!
Salami Bagel Sandwich
Learn how to assemble this salami bagel sandwich and how to pack it so it tastes as awesome as when you made it!
Ham and Veggie Wrap
Below, you’ll learn all my tips for packing this ham and veggie wrap inside a lunch box and keeping it fresh until it’s ready to dive in!
Caprese Bagel Sandwich
Learn how to pack this epic caprese bagel sandwich with creamy mozzarella and ripe tomatoes to ensure all those amazing textures stay tasting great until lunch!
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