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*!

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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.

8 year old boy lunch?

ayy bay ba

I have to make my brothers lunch for tomorrow (yeah, long story..) and anyway, he is eight years old. I asked him what he wanted but he just said "surprise me." What do you think is something he would like? Oh yeah, and also he's not eating it at home, its for his lunch box to bring to school.
Thanks â¥â¥

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Apple

peanut butter and jelly OR meat sandwhich (turkey/ham/balony)

a little snack like i cookie or chocolate bar or summy bears.

a bag of chips. DEFIANTLY!!

juice box.

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Brown bag lunch for 17 month old boy?

jodes

I send my son to daycare full time and I need new lunch ideas....He has been loving mac & cheese and chicken fingers, fruit cups and applesauce, cheese and crackers...Im looking for new ideas. I tried quesadillas and he didnt like them at first try- I'll probably try again with that one....but I need a few new ideas, stuff I can just throw together for him every morning...any ideas? He's a big eater :)
I send him to daycare but they charge $2 per day additional to provide food...so it's cheaper for me to send him with a lunch :)

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Yogurt, Fruit, Veggies, Crackers, Dip (for veggies/crackers), Cheese (different kinds), Sandwich's (Ham & Cheese, Turkey, Chicken, Different Kinds/Colors of Bread, etc.), Wraps, Pasta Salad, Pasta, and Soup to name a few. Use different kinds/colors of bread in your sandwich's to keep it interesting. You can even cut them in special shapes to change it up. Make a wrap sandwich, put toothpicks through every so often, cut and make little pinwheels out of it.

Parents website has great recipes and they even send you an email weekly with new lunch ideas. I love it, keeps things interesting and I have gotten some fabulous ideas: http://www.parents.com/kids/nutrition/lunch/healthy-school-lunches-snacks/ . Sign up or just browse their Food & Recipe section.

If you really want to get crazy you can use cookie cutter shapes to either keep the old interesting or the new more exciting. Things like different kinds of cheese, veggies and fruit look real neat in different shapes. They do it a lot with the Bento Boxes. You can check out some of the crazy things this lady does: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30578157@N07/

*EDIT* I forgot to add this recipe. Absolutely love it and it goes great with crackers (especially ritz crackers). You can use it with veggies as well. Such a yummy dip and it keeps well in lunches. It's one of my kids favorites.
http://www.knorr.ca/en/RecipesView.aspx?ENCcmlkPTMyNTQ=

My 5 yr old said little boy on bus hit her with luch box?

Jazzy

How to approach this problem.. Do I wait for the bus to speak to the bus driver Or should I go to the school? And what do I say to let them know i'm not gonna tolerate this? he is the say age as her.

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Just so you know this is normal in the beginning of the yr but should be taken care of right away. I have seen several lunch boxes book bags and even jackets go across the isle on my bus route. Mostly the kids who are 4 to 7 yrs of age. I usually pull over and explain the dangers to the kids involved & On my way home with the kids in the after noon I will motion for a parent to come over to let them know what has happened. Most little ones are just so hyper and excited in the afternoon, and they cant get out of their seat so they swing stuff across the isle to the other seat as a game not realizing they are hurting someone. Best thing to do is call the bus supervisor or the school principal. They will give the message to the driver and discuss what to do. If you stop the bus driver in the morning to discuss the issue then it will hold up the route for the other kids being picked up. Afternoon is better. hope this helps.

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How long does an insulated bag work for?

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I'm going to be at college for 12hrs, plus another 2hrs driving time.

If I were to keep some food in an insulated bag, APPROXIMATELY (to your best knowledge) how many hours max would it stay fresh for if:

-the food was reallly hot or frozen?
-it was just sorta cold?

Thanks.

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I found this for you. Hope it helps!

Lunch Bags & Boxes
The first thing you will need is a container in which to pack the lunch. It doesn't need to cost a lot of money. For adults a small cooler makes a great lunch box. Fred uses a medium sized cooler. He is usually gone for 24 to 48 hours, so he needs alot of food to keep him going. For children and teenagers, you can usually find inexpensive lunch boxes and insulated lunch bags at yard sales and thrift stores.

Small children often prefer a plastic lunch box with cartoon characters on the side. I suggest you buy these as cheaply as possible. They only last for a year or two before the children drop them or the latch breaks. At $6 to $10 a piece, buying brand new boxes has never been a good investment for me. I have purchased them new when I desperately needed the thermoses that came with them. After the plastic lunch box broke, I purchased replacements from my local Goodwill. I continue to use the same thermos year after year.

If the art work on an older lunch box is shabby, you can easily replace it. Use rubber cement to glue down a new picture (cut to size) and then cover the picture with clear contact paper. I've done this, and it lasted almost 2 years, until the lunch box cracked and became unusable. Amy D. describes the process in detail in the first book of The Tightwad Gazette.

For older children insulated lunch bags work best. They don't have the juvenile connotations of plastic boxes with matching thermoses, so older kids usually don't object to carrying them. I like them because they don't break when they get drop-kicked across the livingroom by a budding football player. Since they have soft sides, it is easier to fit more food and odd-shaped containers in them too. They usually have zipper closing and shoulder straps for carrying them. I buy the largest ones I can find because I find them easier to fill. Many modern insulated bags have several extra zipper pockets and sections on the outside to carry little extras like napkins, spoons and salt or pepper packets. My boys like these but they aren't really necessary. Purchased brand-new, insulated lunch bags cost between $5 and $15. If you wait until back-to-school-sales you may find them cheaper. Over the summer they can often be found at yard sales. Insulated lunch bags usually do not come with their own thermos, so you will have to use some you already have or buy them separately.

What is a good/healthy lunch for an athletic high school boy?

Pat M

He is determined to be a professional ballplayer (yes, I know the stat's of that happening) what can I do to help him nutritionally?

Current Lunch:

Turkey/Roast Beef/ or Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwich on wheat bread
Grapes or Apples (clementines when in season)
Chips or crackers
Cookies
cheese sticks

Obviously, I would love to cut out the chips and perhaps cookies could be replaced with something healhier.... would love suggestions!

Thanks!

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Here is fure tips for eat a quick and healthy lunch for school boy,please see:
Stock up on lunch possibilities when you shop for groceries. Think simple -- a loaf of whole wheat bread and a jar of peanut butter; a package of corn tortillas, a can of black beans, and some fresh tomatoes; frozen veggie burgers, whole grain hamburger buns, and a jar of roasted sweet peppers. Throw together a few of your favorite ingredients, and see what happens!
On days when you buy a sandwich, go to a place that'll make one to order. Ask for turkey or roast beef, extra tomatoes and onions, and only a smidge of mayonnaise. Better yet, opt for mustard. Don't get tuna if it's mixed with lots of mayo. By skipping that eggy, oily spread, you'll cut back the fat and cholesterol significantly.
Prepare lunch items the night before right after dinner. This saves on clean-up time. Store food properly. In the morning pack foods in the lunch box.
Don't forget food safety. If refrigeration is not available, use insulated lunch boxes or bags with frozen ice or gel packs.

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