What kind of backpacks/bags do most High School kids use?

Stephanie

I'm going into High School and im not totally shure what kind of bag or backpack I would use? Cause I see most girls use something like a beach bag, i'm not really shure what those would be called.
Please help.

Answer
A few idea's:
Okay so most girls at my high school use big bags like you said because we have to bring our gym clothes, after school clothes (sports), lunches, ect.
So i bring on the days i have no after school activites and no gym class my vera bradley bookbag. I carry it and then when i go to lunch my lunch is in it, along with my normal things in my purse.

Another idea would be an across the chest bag. I have a coach one. They are around 100 dollars and are very in. you can put just the few things you need need in it for the day if you do not want to bring a purse. A lot of girls not just at school but in magazines ect. are using these.


Finally there is the big bag. Victoria Secrets Pink is a brand we all use. I have a Marc Jacobs one i caught on sale. American Eagle, Hollister, or Forever 21 will have one also that is trendy.

As far as the backpacks go we all use Northface. They are 100 to 200 dollars and are very in. you can order them online or get them from a sporting goods store like Dick's ect.
Hope this helps!
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stainless-steel lunch container alternatives for kids.......aluminun foil?

Q. after looking at stainless steel containers online to buy, i see they are pricey, but nice. would it accomplish the same thing (basickly) if i just wrapped my kids sandwiches in alum foil and thier grapes, etc....???? keep them a lil cooler and not be stored in plastic? thanks.

Answer
just put them in those paper brown lunch bags. Dont make them stand out.

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what are the best healthy cookbooks specifically for lunch?

wendy!

i am looking for the best cookbooks for a healthy lunch.
no online recipes please.

Answer
I swear by the Brown Bag Lunch Cookbook by Miriam Jacobs. The recipes are adult friendly, and actually quite good. There are creative ideas in here which have inspired me to think of other lunch ideas.

For the kids, I go with The Top 100 Recipes for a Healthy Lunchbox: Easy and Exciting Ideas for Your Child's Lunches by Nicola Graimes. The recipes in this book are interesting and innovative, and most of the recipes are sure to be kid-pleasers.

Five kids, Any mommies with meal ideas?

Magie

Okay..Having 5 kids eat Breakfast, snack, Lunch, snack, Dinner and dessert through out the day is weighing on the wallet, and the food is gone within 3 days lol....Are there any money savvy, food conserving moms out there that can give me some good snack and lunch ideas? So far I've only thought of PB&J's for lunch....I need ideas! Please serious answers only! :) Thanks

Answer
Six kids here.

BREAKFAST:

*Waffles/pancakes--make your own, rather than buying pre-made frozen ones and freeze them and then the kids can heat them up in the toaster. You can have toppings like jam and yogurt that make it more nutritious.

*Make your own Egg McMuffins (egg sandwiches) and freeze them to be heated in the microwave. They are so easy. You cook the eggs in a muffin tin in the oven for 15 minutes at 350 and then add time as needed if they aren't cooked all the way through. Then you put them together with a slice of cheese and any meat and some English muffins, wrap them in plastic wrap, place in freezer bags and then I put a whole bunch in a big freezer bag. We warm them in the microwave for 2-1/2 minutes wrapped in a paper towel and they are delicious and easy. You can add veggies to the eggs before you cook them to make them more healthy too.

*Fruit smoothies--add a little ice, some fruit, and some milk and blend.

*Breakfast burritos: Scramble eggs with cheese, salt and pepper, add to warmed tortillas. You can add veggies to this too. You can make these ahead of time and freeze them as well.

*Breakfast casseroles: Google these for recipes, but most are pretty simple--scrambling some eggs, adding some shredded potatoes or hash browns from the freezer section, and adding some veggies and breakfast meat (sausage, bacon, ham) and then baking in a cake pan. You can also do these in the crock pot.

SNACKS: We have fresh fruit (sliced apples, peaches, strawberries, plums, nectarines, apricots, pineapple, kiwi, oranges, grapes, etc.) or veggies (sugar snap peas, edamame, carrots, cucumber, cauliflower, etc.) or sliced cheese for snacks. Yogurt is also a good one, but I only buy it when I can find it on sale or with coupons because it can get expensive.

You can also do fruit smoothies for a snack. Another favorite of ours is to make fruit smoothie and then freeze it in popsicle molds to make fruit popsicles to have later.

Another cheap snack is home air-popped popcorn. Of course, you have to have an air-popper for this. But once you do, the corn kernels are cheap and last a long time. You pop the corn, then put in a brown paper bag, add melted butter and salt or any other toppings that you like and shake so the popped corn gets coated. I have a friend who used to add jalopeno seasoning to his corn and it gave it a flavorful kick.

LUNCH
*Mini pizzas made on hamburger/hot dog buns. Put sauce, cheese, toppings on the open bun, put on a cookie sheet and bake at 400 for 6 minutes in the oven.

*chicken nuggets--these can be homemade and you can find a ton of recipes online that are easy enough and then freeze them, or you can buy them in the freezer section

*cheese or chicken quesadillas--I like to use pepperjack cheese for a nice flavor, but you can use any kind of cheese you like. You can precook chicken, bake in the oven at 350 for 30 minutes a bunch of chicken breasts, seasoned to your liking, and then shred the breasts fresh out of the oven in a Bosch mixer or Kitchen Aid and either freeze or refrigerate. Then you put the cheese and chicken on a tortilla, cover with another tortilla and cook over low heat on a griddle or frying pan for a few minutes (til the cheese melts) and flip it over. Cut it into eighths when it's done and serve with salsa and sour cream.

*you can do chicken salad sandwiches, tuna sandwiches, deli sandwiches. You can vary the bread or make wraps with tortillas. No need to limit sandwiches to PB&J.

I always price match when I shop and look through the grocery ads for deals. When I find a good one, like cheap chicken breasts, I buy in bulk and then premake some of the above things. I've taught my kids how to heat up the premade foods so they can get it themselves. We also limit snacking to one snack between breakfast and lunch and one snack between lunch and dinner. It helps them eat more for their bigger, more nutritious meals.

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what are the best healthy cookbooks specifically for lunch?

wendy!

i am looking for the best cookbooks for a healthy lunch.
no online recipes please.

Answer
I swear by the Brown Bag Lunch Cookbook by Miriam Jacobs. The recipes are adult friendly, and actually quite good. There are creative ideas in here which have inspired me to think of other lunch ideas.

For the kids, I go with The Top 100 Recipes for a Healthy Lunchbox: Easy and Exciting Ideas for Your Child's Lunches by Nicola Graimes. The recipes in this book are interesting and innovative, and most of the recipes are sure to be kid-pleasers.

Five kids, Any mommies with meal ideas?

Magie

Okay..Having 5 kids eat Breakfast, snack, Lunch, snack, Dinner and dessert through out the day is weighing on the wallet, and the food is gone within 3 days lol....Are there any money savvy, food conserving moms out there that can give me some good snack and lunch ideas? So far I've only thought of PB&J's for lunch....I need ideas! Please serious answers only! :) Thanks

Answer
Six kids here.

BREAKFAST:

*Waffles/pancakes--make your own, rather than buying pre-made frozen ones and freeze them and then the kids can heat them up in the toaster. You can have toppings like jam and yogurt that make it more nutritious.

*Make your own Egg McMuffins (egg sandwiches) and freeze them to be heated in the microwave. They are so easy. You cook the eggs in a muffin tin in the oven for 15 minutes at 350 and then add time as needed if they aren't cooked all the way through. Then you put them together with a slice of cheese and any meat and some English muffins, wrap them in plastic wrap, place in freezer bags and then I put a whole bunch in a big freezer bag. We warm them in the microwave for 2-1/2 minutes wrapped in a paper towel and they are delicious and easy. You can add veggies to the eggs before you cook them to make them more healthy too.

*Fruit smoothies--add a little ice, some fruit, and some milk and blend.

*Breakfast burritos: Scramble eggs with cheese, salt and pepper, add to warmed tortillas. You can add veggies to this too. You can make these ahead of time and freeze them as well.

*Breakfast casseroles: Google these for recipes, but most are pretty simple--scrambling some eggs, adding some shredded potatoes or hash browns from the freezer section, and adding some veggies and breakfast meat (sausage, bacon, ham) and then baking in a cake pan. You can also do these in the crock pot.

SNACKS: We have fresh fruit (sliced apples, peaches, strawberries, plums, nectarines, apricots, pineapple, kiwi, oranges, grapes, etc.) or veggies (sugar snap peas, edamame, carrots, cucumber, cauliflower, etc.) or sliced cheese for snacks. Yogurt is also a good one, but I only buy it when I can find it on sale or with coupons because it can get expensive.

You can also do fruit smoothies for a snack. Another favorite of ours is to make fruit smoothie and then freeze it in popsicle molds to make fruit popsicles to have later.

Another cheap snack is home air-popped popcorn. Of course, you have to have an air-popper for this. But once you do, the corn kernels are cheap and last a long time. You pop the corn, then put in a brown paper bag, add melted butter and salt or any other toppings that you like and shake so the popped corn gets coated. I have a friend who used to add jalopeno seasoning to his corn and it gave it a flavorful kick.

LUNCH
*Mini pizzas made on hamburger/hot dog buns. Put sauce, cheese, toppings on the open bun, put on a cookie sheet and bake at 400 for 6 minutes in the oven.

*chicken nuggets--these can be homemade and you can find a ton of recipes online that are easy enough and then freeze them, or you can buy them in the freezer section

*cheese or chicken quesadillas--I like to use pepperjack cheese for a nice flavor, but you can use any kind of cheese you like. You can precook chicken, bake in the oven at 350 for 30 minutes a bunch of chicken breasts, seasoned to your liking, and then shred the breasts fresh out of the oven in a Bosch mixer or Kitchen Aid and either freeze or refrigerate. Then you put the cheese and chicken on a tortilla, cover with another tortilla and cook over low heat on a griddle or frying pan for a few minutes (til the cheese melts) and flip it over. Cut it into eighths when it's done and serve with salsa and sour cream.

*you can do chicken salad sandwiches, tuna sandwiches, deli sandwiches. You can vary the bread or make wraps with tortillas. No need to limit sandwiches to PB&J.

I always price match when I shop and look through the grocery ads for deals. When I find a good one, like cheap chicken breasts, I buy in bulk and then premake some of the above things. I've taught my kids how to heat up the premade foods so they can get it themselves. We also limit snacking to one snack between breakfast and lunch and one snack between lunch and dinner. It helps them eat more for their bigger, more nutritious meals.

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lunch bags????? help?

eeee

can somebody please help me find a nice lunch bag .something not too mechanical or complicated at an affordable cost :):)

or suggest any name brands?? yayy

Answer
Depends if you want to buy a lunch bag online or at the store. Or it also depends on where you live as well, and what type of lunch bag you want (male, female, kids?)

Online, you can get a girly lunch bag with your name monogrammed on it. Or you can simply buy one without your name on there.

I'm not sure if you live in the states (I'm assuming you live there...), or anywhere else, but Target has a few cute lunch boxes and one where you can decorate it yourself.

Uhh, I live in Canada and I usually get my lunch bags at a store called Bentley. I go over the top and buy girly-girl one's with fake diamonds, pink embroidery, and all those cute attachments and I'm 17...

eco friendly lunch bags?

Hannah K

i need a lunch bag i can carry to high school so i don't have to "brown bag it". (eco friendly ??) it would be great if i could get it at normal stores too and NOT online. (normal stores include target, walmart etc.) any suggestions??
a bag that is NOT a paper bag that i can bring to school. like a tote bag.

Answer
Lunch boxes are NOT geeky! Maybe if you're geeky to begin with. But you'd totally be starting a trend, it could be your signature. "Hey, that's the kid with the batman lunch tote. He's in my econ class. He's super nice." Your other posters are probably the kids who think their shit don't stink.

It doesn't really matter what material you get, just check that it's a trusted brand. If it's made out of some non-recyclable plastic, that's a pain in the butt, but really, you'll be using it so many times it'll make up for itself. Donate it to a thrift store when you no longer need it, then it'll never go to waste.

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stainless-steel lunch container alternatives for kids.......aluminun foil?

Q. after looking at stainless steel containers online to buy, i see they are pricey, but nice. would it accomplish the same thing (basickly) if i just wrapped my kids sandwiches in alum foil and thier grapes, etc....???? keep them a lil cooler and not be stored in plastic? thanks.

Answer
just put them in those paper brown lunch bags. Dont make them stand out.

I am looking for a dora and bratz lunch bags for my kids anyone know where I could find them i'm in Chicago IL

Elvis D

looking for them in stores on could go to not online I need them asap thanks

Answer
I suggest toys r us because they usualy have a wide selection of everything for kids and they also normally have branches all over the world.

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Pack It insulated lunch bags? Would you buy one?

Christian

There was a commercial just on for this thing called PackIt. It's a lunch cooler that you actually keep in the freezer and then pack your lunch in it. It stays refrigerator cold for up to 10 hours. My son needs a new lunch box for school and it's BOGO free for $19.99 + s/h. It equals out to about $10 per bag which is the same price you would pay for a half decent one at the store. There's no ice packs needed so I'm saving money there too.

I know stuff always sounds better on TV but this actually sounds like a good deal. Opinions?
My son is going into 3rd grade next month. There is no fridge to keep lunches in, they stay in the closet with their coats until lunch time.
I've found really good reviews so far.

Answer
You should do some research online, no doubt someone has bought it and reviewed it.
If I was packing my kids lunch everyday, I would ask the school first if they actually had a fridge. That would be so much more helpful. But if not, go ahead and get it. But ONLY after you've seen reviews about how 'great' it might be. ^_^

what are the best healthy cookbooks specifically for lunch?

wendy!

i am looking for the best cookbooks for a healthy lunch.
no online recipes please.

Answer
I swear by the Brown Bag Lunch Cookbook by Miriam Jacobs. The recipes are adult friendly, and actually quite good. There are creative ideas in here which have inspired me to think of other lunch ideas.

For the kids, I go with The Top 100 Recipes for a Healthy Lunchbox: Easy and Exciting Ideas for Your Child's Lunches by Nicola Graimes. The recipes in this book are interesting and innovative, and most of the recipes are sure to be kid-pleasers.

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