IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!! BACK TO SCHOOL!!!!!
At our elementary school, we have something called Boo-Hoo Yahoo at our first day of school. Some parents are saying "boohoo my kids are going back to school" but for me, this year, I'm falling into the YAHOO category. With three beans who are 6 and under, I can't wait for the kids to go back. Oldest goes back to First Grade.... middle bean goes to 4k - FIVE DAYS A WEEK!!!!!... and the baby bean will be going to a Mother's Day Out program which is two days a week until mid afternoon. I cannot explain to anyone how much this means to me.
Summer is exhausting. I'm tired. ALL THE TIME. I see on Facebook lots of mom rejoicing that school is out and their kids will be home ALL THE TIME, but I guess I'm just not there yet. I'm not at that point where having my kids with me 100% and being hot and sweaty and tired and smelly is fun for me. I am however looking forward to getting everyone all set for their first day of school.
I have one child who eats everything in sight (the 6 year old) and the other child who literally eats nothing. The oldest one will be served the finest public education food this side of the Mississippi but unfortunately the 4 year old has to take her lunch. Do you like packing lunch for your kids? I really dislike it. I keep forgetting. I need to remember to make it the night before and sometimes I'm totally worn that I forget and wake up in the middle of the night to do it.
A friend of mine found these things called LAPTOP LUNCHES. What a great idea. I find is helpful for picky eaters because they are Bento Box - like lunch boxes. You take a few things and place them in the boxes. Middle bean won't eat sandwiches so these are perfect for her. Cut up protein, fruit, crackers, cheese. It even have a place to put a water bottle. I used to pack milk with the lunches but I find that the kids drink the water more and that is fine with me.
This is the unit that we have. We have two of them. A purple and a blue one. They have lasted over 2 years so I'm pretty happy about that. Get ready to pay out the nose though. This unit cost me about $50. I checked on their website and this one is priced at $39.95 without the water bottle. I'm pretty sure that they have re-vamped their inventory because mine came with one and it fit right in the insulated carry bag. By the way, your kid will LOVE this. It looks like a little computer.
Now having said how much I love this system, a friend of mine told me about another system which looks a little cooler. But it may serve a different purpose. This Laptop Lunch holds a lot of food. Here is the PLANETBOX.
Now since I already have two laptop lunches, I think I would probably invest in the little one. My 18 month old is going to Mother's Day Out and it would be perfect for her little lunch. It retails for $39.95 with the bag, $5 less without. If you think it's pretty expensive, just think of how long their will last.
This system comes in three sizes/prices. The Launch $50-$75, the Rover $40-$60 and the Shuttle (seen here) from $35-$40. Also, I believe you can get the larger ones at PotteryBarnKids.
So what will you use at your kids lunch box? I really do like these systems. The only thing with the BentoBox from Laptop Lunches is all the compartments. My cabinet has TONS of them and they are kind of annoying. They hold up very well in the wash.
Finally - there is an option for LunchBot. It's my third option for quality divided food containers. I am planning on ordering one for my daughter so when I do, I'll update the blog with a post.
Good Luck at Back to School!!!
:)R
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