Children's boxed (or bagged) lunches....?

Coco & Boo

Just curious, as the school year is coming near, I am planning on sending my daughter's lunch with her more often and am thinking of different HEALTHY lunches I can make. I don't want to bore her with the same lunch everyday...so, please everyone, tell me what YOU send or plan to send with your child in their lunch boxes *drink included if you send one*!

Answer
Lunchables are NOT all that healthy -- they have lots of sodium etc.

Main dishes:

* Tuna sandwich wrap with light mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes
* Egg salad sandwich on whole grain bread
* Peanut butter, cashew, or almond butter with a 100 percent fruit spread on whole grain bread (a healthier PB&J)
* Sliced turkey, lean roast beef, or chicken from the deli--or left over from last night's dinner--with light mayonnaise, mustard, and a slice of cheese

My kids have insulated lunchboxes and I have 8 oz metal insulated containers in which I send between late fall and early spring:

soups and stews
leftover casseroles
a treat of hot cocoa or cider

Treats:

a couple of Hershey`s kisses
a fun size candy bar
a sweet granola bar
a small handful of chocolate or butterscotch chips
a bar or brownie or cookie

Drinks:

Usually water. They can buy milk or chocolate milk at school.

Sides:

* Send a salad in a small plastic container. Keep the dressing on the side in a separate smaller container. (I do this for a main dish for my 12 year old daughter adding meat and cheese cubes to make it a chef salad -- the boys do not like it as well).
* Cheese sticks go well with sandwiches and are a good source of calcium.
* Whole grain snack crackers add a nice crunch and lots of healthy fiber.
* Make a fruit salad with grapes, melons chunks, and blueberries.
* Dried fruit, like raisins, dried cranberries or banana chips
* Nuts like almonds, cashews, or walnuts
* Pack a cold pasta salad or potato salad.
* Baby carrots or celery sticks or cucumber strips with a small container of vegetable dip
* Crunchy raw green beans with a small container of ranch or french onion dip
* Flavored yogurt -- I get a large container of vanilla organic yogurt and mix in finely chopped fruit and put about 1/4-1/2 cup in a small plastic container -- much less expensive and more fruity than the individual containers.

What is the best lunch box/bag for high school?

Proboscis

I need a good lunch box/bag for high school. I always bring my lunch because the school food is disgusting, and I do not want (i.e., will NEVER use) a brown paper bag. I do not want a lunch bag that is too childish/girlish/cute and I don't want to be embarrassed carrying or using my lunch box.

All suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thanks :)

Answer
I recommend Jansport backpacks for school. There are the SuperBreak(there are alot of different color options):

http://www.ebags.com/product/jansport/superbreak/1?productid=10227891

Netted backpacks

http://www.ebags.com/product/jansport/mesh-pack/109759?productid=10252274

All Jansport backpacks:

http://www.ebags.com/category/backpacks/b/jansport/u/school?origin=left_nav

L.L. Bean also has great backpacks.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/506219?nav=gnro-

Check out these:

http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/shoes/arizona-striped-pocket-backpack-/prod.jump?ppId=pp5002830436&N=1850&searchTerm=backpacks&topDim=Fair+%26+Square+Prices&topDimvalue=monthly+price&dimCombo=Fair+%26+Square+Prices%7C&dimComboVal=monthly+price%7C%C2%A4tDim=Fair+%26+Square+Prices%C2%A4tDimVal=monthly+price&catId=SearchResults

http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom//handbags-accessories/handbags/arizona-striped-pocket-backpack/prod.jump?ppId=pp5002701239&N=1850&searchTerm=backpacks&topDim=Fair+%26+Square+Prices&topDimvalue=monthly+price&dimCombo=Fair+%26+Square+Prices%7C&dimComboVal=monthly+price%7C%C2%A4tDim=Fair+%26+Square+Prices%C2%A4tDimVal=monthly+price&catId=SearchResults


http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/handbags-accessories/handbags/arizona-backpack-with-tribal-print-pocket/prod.jump?ppId=pp5002701241&N=1850&searchTerm=backpacks&topDim=Fair+%26+Square+Prices&topDimvalue=monthly+price&dimCombo=Fair+%26+Square+Prices%7C&dimComboVal=monthly+price%7C%C2%A4tDim=Fair+%26+Square+Prices%C2%A4tDimVal=monthly+price&catId=SearchResults


As for lunch bags Target has some pretty simple ones.

http://www.target.com/p/built-ny-byo-rambler-lunch-bag-black/-/A-14337858#prodSlot=medium_1_5&term=lunch+bag

http://www.target.com/p/embark-hydration-lunch-kit-plaid/-/A-14029782#prodSlot=medium_1_41&term=lunch+bag

Hope I helped! :)

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