Budget Friendly School Lunch Ideas || Get To Know My Younger Sister || Must Haves For Packing Lunch

[@laurentan480]

You said you and Brooke are so different, you’re not. You both have huge hearts and care about others. Loved this video.

[@tonip9844]

Your sister is just a jewel. I could listen to her sweet voice all day. So calming, so kind.

[@karenrichardson2801]

As a disorganised, 55 year old who still needs plenty of packed lunch ideas for taking to work, thank you Emily! I will be trying the lunchables and the turkey roll ups. As an aside, I am humbled by you/your community's positive stance on paying off the student's lunch money bill and for you packing extra snacks etc in case one of your daughter's friends needs something to eat. A positive and very loving stance to take. Your girls are a credit to you. Love to you (and Brooke of course). See you again soon.

[@justcallmesuzzie]

OMG, tell your sister she needs to do her own channel! She is good at this! LOL

[@Jewelsquiss]

If Emily feels like a channel is too much, maybe she could be on yours(Brooke's) once or twice a month. That would give you a little break. ❤😊

[@RadianceRush]

Great idea!@@Jewelsquiss

[@cambriaperez2865]

So emotional listening about the schools not going to let seniors graduate or kids move on to the next grade due to negative accounts for school lunches. Everyone deserves to have a meal. I remember being in school and not having enough money for a lunch tray, but enough for a snack. (She asked me if I wanted a tray, I said I didn't have enough money) I remember our lunch ladies in middle school and highschool who would let you get the lunch and say it's ok with a wink 💝 I hold those dear ladies in my heart bc we all deserve to have a meal. They never made a scene or made us feel any negative way. Thank you to your community for rallying to pay those accounts. 💝

[@ericarandall2692]

Emily, you need your own channel! A “busy working mom” channel would be great for you, you’re a natural.

[@susanelvington6554]

Brooke, Emily sounds so much like you. And her oldest daughter looks just like you and Emily! I bet Emily's patients and their families love having her as their nurse. Great video!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

I always say Riley is my mini me lol

[@susanelvington6554]

He is!

[@Anne-ly1fv]

I absolutely loved your sister Emily! ❤️ She is such a sweet girl, your parents did a wonderful job raising you sisters. ❤️

[@dnagoddesshealings2212]

We need your sister to blog right now and make her KZbin channel because YESSSS!!! She’s good!

[@cathetedder4133]

Emily, God Bless you for listening to the still small voice and doing your best at home and work.

[@misfit7610]

Emily did great and it just cracked me up when she said "it's fine" lol 😂

[@sandieritchie5449]

Bless you, guys, you're Angels! I retired before I wanted to, because of health issues. I wasn't used to pinching pennies or deciding whether to buy my meds or buy food. But you have shown me how to be frugal. Thank you, Sweeties, I appreciate you. Bless you and yours. You're the best!😇😇

[@sharonwilson6465]

I’m a retired teacher and I can tell you that teachers appreciate you opening difficult packages for your children. Lunch time at school can be chaotic especially when you have 20-30 students and it helps when your children can do as much as possible by themselves.

[@grandmakim5195]

I am a hands on Grandma with four grandsons all under the age of 7. My daughter and I learned last year with the older one starting kindergarten. We were wondering why he wasn't eating. We sent him with his favorite lunchables and snacks that we know he loves so it was confusing and concerning as to why he wasn't eating. It turns out that it was exactly what you suggested. He couldn't open the packages himself and was too shy to ask for help. So glad we that got figured out. He has since decided to give the school lunches a try which in our school district are free. I have two other grandsons entering kindergarten this year. So exciting! 🙂

[@skitzodaclown295]

You’re sister really should start her own channel. I’m already a fan and will instantly subscribe.

[@lissahammond2249]

The kindness in this family is so beautiful. Loved watching Emily and her adorable girls. Great ideas for even adults. Thanks for the vid!❤

[@candyeolney30]

Great job! Thanks to you and your community for paying those lunch accounts.

[@denisegreen7024]

I don't have any school aged children anymore. My children are adults now. But I love how creative both you and Brooke are!

[@stephanierizzo9261]

Omg you're sister is great!! ( Just like you)❤😊

[@julietigyer3450]

I love it! " It's fine!" You can tell that you are sisters!!

[@michellemontgomery-jones2579]

My Grandma always used celery, onion, and bell peppers for her main cooking seasonings. I still do since it makes our food taste like Grandma's. I enjoyed your sister and listening to her. She's as down home as you are.❤❤❤

[@valerief1231]

Such sweet girls, I know they will remember mama’s fire lunch’s when the grow up!

[@marymitchell8717]

Great kids! As an ex teacher I definitely appreciate parents who pack an extra snack or two to share with other kids, it's heartbreaking to see a child with just a bag of chips or something for lunch, or have to get the required school lunch of like... sunflower butter on graham crackers. It's even sadder when you ask the kid and they have that conditioned response of "It's ok, I wasn't that hungry". I've paid out of my own pocket for kids to get a hot lunch many times. Bless you for giving back to the community like that!!!

[@terrybazin8067]

Never thought about putting other than liquids in a thermos. Great ideas. Especially for your picky eaters.

[@Leelee...]

Great to meet your sister and nieces!!♥

[@maurinadittenhaffer6140]

Hey Brooke Love seeing Emily today for school lunches. She is fun to watch. I do not have children but I like lunch ideas for my husband. I love to cook Italian wedding soup. I often make this for church pot luck lunches. If my husband eats soup he is eating cereal within an hour.

[@kj7653]

I also do not fill up on soup. And especially not on cereal. My stomach will be growling within 2 hours after cereal. And I am a 65 year old female.

[@marywalker1394]

Absolutely loved this Brooke your sister is such a a sweetheart just like you and your adorable nieces. I think she needs her own channel she got it down 💯great ideas for people who pack lunch for their kids mine are out of school my youngest is 20yrs old !

[@blackpearlsofwisdom4448]

Thank you for sharing!! I’d love more school lunch ideas, tbh. It’s a struggle for me alllll the time.

[@erindixon2877]

No need to peel carrots. Just check for dirt, rinse them off and cut/shred them as you like. I don’t peel potatoes, or apples either. A lot of the vitamins are in the peels, so eating the peels is a good thing.😊

[@sheilamitchell9710]

Wonderful and very helpful video Thank you!

[@megd7860]

Oh my gosh your nieces are just precious ❤ And your sister seems like such a sweetheart. Such good ideas for lunches!

[@reneegranger284]

Oh my goodness, Emily your girls are so cute! Brooke you and your sister are blessing to your community and I love watching you with your recipes, and your family. Also, love all of the ideas for saving money on groceries especially now that we are facing extremely high costs. Thank you so much!

[@ForeverSmashley]

These are great tips for school lunches! We’re in California where school breakfast and lunch is free for all students (since covid they passed new legislation) but if my kids don’t like what’s being served these will give me some ideas!

[@MarieEnglish]

I agree , my grandson did 4 years of homeschooling thur SCCA and live the teachers but it’s a lot of work and as his learning coach , he had subjects I never had in school.

[@cherifoster1114]

Holy cats,you two are just chock full of way too cute for words angels on earth!!!!😇😇😇😇😀😀😀😀🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤💖💖💖💖💜💜💜💜💙💙💙💙💛💛💛💛👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯

[@RadianceRush]

Btw I loved seeing the family pictures at the beginning! Especially the ones of you and Brooke little. Too cute! 😊

[@carrenpastrana6209]

Love these! Totally stealing a few ideas for quick picky toddler dinners, too! Thank you!

[@kricketcooper5024]

I would suggest adding some magnesium gummies for the leg cramps. I have found it very helpful.

[@besos2714]

Thank you for sharing with us, Emily 😊

[@dianaoliver8493]

I just found my back-up-bestie! I make soups and stews year-round. Fed is best but yummy is even best-er lol. I'm in Florida though, so fall doesn't arrive here til Tennessee hunkers down for winter. You and your girls are precious!

[@blackpearlsofwisdom4448]

Recipes are suggestions! Yes ma’am! That is the truth! 😂😂😂

[@sharonmaurer2882]

I really enjoyed this video. I would like to see her do a channel also. I know i dont comment on a lot of your videos but i look forward to them when they pop up and watch them before work. You two are a lot alike. Not only looking alike but same sweet personalities.

[@jaimestoneberger415]

Love this lady...a gem like her sister❤

[@WanC1]

Your sister is awesome. I'd love to see her more on your channel or have her own. Have a great day.

[@jennifermunn6898]

Your sister is a doll!!! She puts me in the mind of you, y’all so alike it’s cute! ❤great video!!🎉

[@RadianceRush]

Emily you're awesome! You need to do more videos on here!

[@veroveronica894]

I agree. Mid-August is the time for soups.

[@sharonwilson6465]

Your sisters do a great job with their videos. They need to consider doing their own channels. You are blessed with a wonderful family. I had 5 sisters and a brother. One of my sisters passed away a couple of years ago. Siblings are the best friends you will ever have. Well at least after you are all grown up 😂. They can be a pain growing up. Love watching your channel. I get great ideas from you every time.

[@marywalker1394]

😂I feel you ❤two of my sisters have gone home to be the lord just three of us left I do my best keep in contact with them and my brother,my mom 76 just love my family 😮

[@ZenobiaDecrespin]

Those look really good something different is always fun

[@Loristhriftykitchenpantyr]

hi Brooke. Your oldest niece looks just like your sister. I can't believe how much alike are. They are all so adorable. I miss my nieces so much.

[@stephaniepapaleo9001]

Loved this lunch video! Thank you for great hot soup ideas and the different fruits and little sandwiches were adorable in mini size!! Your girls are too cuuuute! They liked participating at the end, you could tell they were excited to help with the video and give their ideas!! ❤

[@tamarasfavorites2116]

Love watching your sisters!! I’m an empty nester now, so I’d love to see Kaitlyn do another video, for singles or couples! Great job, Emily!! Very informative video. Told my daughter to check it out for new ideas!! 😊

[@ZenobiaDecrespin]

Thanks Mama Emily yes you should have your own channel! ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@Zinapw8]

Omg, I love your sister too!! She's so stinkin' cute and I love her passion. Please encourage her to do more collabs with you!! ❤

[@andrearitter3424]

Emily you are adorable and you have a precious family!

[@Back-handedLuck-ul7ms]

Thank you, Emily!

[@jjc_nic9]

I love all these ideas! Please make more vids or start a channel please! Will be trying all of these 👌 Thank you!

[@jeankubicek]

Brooke and Emily you are so sisters!! ❤❤ I think we could have a new channel in the making! 👍

[@marywalker1394]

Absolutely ❤💯

[@janetreyes2777]

Omg 😂!! Your sister is so funny! “Season till you’re sneezin??”😂I love it! Please have her on again!!

[@nancyanne1402]

Those bagged noodles seem extra starchy to me, Or maybe it’s because they are cooked in the soup rather than separate and drained. I have that issue too. Maybe just more “broth”. Still looked delicious! I now want to make wedding soup. When we get home from camping I think.

[@bdianes6339]

LOVE YOUR SISTER, IF SHE STARTED A CHANNEL, IT WOULD TAKE OFF AND GROW “”FAST”” WONDERFUL PERSONALITY 👏👏♥️👏👏

[@LoriFalce]

The soup thickened up because you really only needed one bag of pasta. But in my mind, that's PERFECT. I love a thick soup. And wedding soup, in particular, is supposed to be a soup that MARRIES the ingredients you have. That's why it might have meatballs or chunks of chicken or both. It might have spinach, but actually kale is classic (and really it was the only thing I ever had kale in until kale became the hot new veggie trend) but it can literally use whatever veggies you have on hand. That's the best thing about soup. It has no rules. What do you got? Throw it in the pot!

[@TeresaDMouth]

This was awesome. All looked good. I don't measure when cooking and your soup looked amazing. We eat soup all year round here. I make a pantry Taco soup with whatever meat is left over. Chicken or pork roast. I now make a batch in stock pot so i freeze in Gallon bag for busy days and quick suppers. ❤

[@jeanspeer4053]

Your sister is adorable! ❤️

[@ZeroGT_]

omg,when i heard kenny's voice at first i thought kylen was there,lol. you can see the family resemblance in their faces too.

[@createwithlinda5181]

Awesome video Emily!🎉

[@cherylreese7680]

Thank you we needed new ideas.

[@aimee2234]

Oh Brooke... Emily is so much like you, as sweet as can be and your nieces are adorbs! Such great lunch ideas. Makes me sad my son is grown😢. Thanks, Emily and Brooke. Be blessed always! xoxo

[@andreagreen4365]

Especially when she says “It’s fine!” Love you guys. ❤

[@aimee2234]

@@andreagreen4365 Definitely, Andrea! Have a blessed week!💗

[@Tlynn86CG]

Soup all year! Yes!

[@michellewilliams99]

I love your sister ❤️ too.I am old enough to be ya'lls, Momma, but I think we could be friends so easy❤😊 Enjoy your videos so much🎉🎉 my husband could eat soup all the time.😅

[@robinswan5831]

Ohai sister! Always enjoy you on the channel! You should start one too!

[@ZenobiaDecrespin]

The its fine sisters! Love yall

[@lovelife0413]

Wow Brooke she's so much like you. Amazing

[@jackiecota-ne8ye]

Emily, ya done a fantastic job! ❤

[@amybell5181]

I am a little late to the party🎉but this was so helpful please do more!!🙂

[@habgz5]

My youngest annabelle (bean) would eat soup every day of her life 😊

[@roniB262]

Awesome video!

[@PerilousRainbow]

I’m telling you right now, don’t feel crazy for being concerned about aspartame. I’m like a walking billboard for aspartame is a migraine trigger for a lot of people. I avoid it like you wouldn’t believe. I might be an adult but I pack lunches for work, I always love new ideas.

[@merediths9667]

Loved this Emily!❤

[@tcwill100]

Onions,bell pepper and celery in the south, called the holy trinity. We use it mostly for making gumbo's and sauces, but soup also. It usually consist of these vegetables in a roux and is the base of most southern cooking.

[@yoursugabumps]

OMG. "It's fiiine." Sounded just like Brooke!

[@betsyhunter2493]

Nice to meet u Emily great job

[@laddybug6001]

So I have a bit of a turtle obession too. I had so many talks with people about the swimy turtles and walky turtles. LOL!!!

[@donnawheeler6283]

You were talking about peeling your carrots 🥕.... Dollar Tree sells ergonomic peelers in their kitchen area. I really like mine, and it's well made for only $1.25. I've enjoyed watching you go above and beyond to make lunches that are healthy and your kids will eat. Question: I saw the tops you cut off your strawberries 🍓 and wondered if you save your scraps for Brooke's chickens or if you keep a mulch pile for your garden? Your little girl crying because of leg pain reminded me of my legs hurting when I was a kid, too. It started when I was about 6 years old. Mom brushed it off as growing pains too. If you notice it happens when weather changes or rain 🌧 is expected have her see the doctor. I'm 5'2" and my leg pain never went away. It's awful. At the end of your video the girls are so adorable! I hope chicken and rice was a hit for lunch!!! If you dry out the thermos and let the moisture dissipate, your croissants won't get soggy. You're such a great mom! I hope you get time to do field trips and other things with the kids. I enjoyed it when my boys were little.

[@annzamora6943]

The mix of celery, onion, & carrots is called mirepoix it's French. And onion, celery, & bell peppers are called the Holy Trinity it's cajun/creole. I hope that helps Al little.

[@gisellejones1139]

So real and interesting😊😊😊

[@nuithlotte7840]

Love your appearances on Brookes channel. Worchestershire sauce is pronounced: "Woosta-sheer" sauce. Some Brits also call it "Woosta-sauce" - or "brown sauce".

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Brown sauce is something completely different. “Woostershure” sauce is the very liquid sauce. Brown sauce is sort of like an HP sauce with the consistency of ketchup.

[@nancyanne1402]

I call it Lea & Perrins, no matter what brand it is. Easier for ME that way.

[@nuithlotte7840]

@@tenthousanddaysofgratitude I know, riiight?☺ ....Which is why the mention - from some British YT'er - rather surprised me. To "confuse" matters further... Here, in Denmark, our traditional sauce is roux-based and dyed brown with a VERY concentrated (very BITTER-tasting!!! ...Of course I had to try and Taste it!🤣) "caramel"-colour, wich looks black in the container. Look up "Brun sovs" (even made by "Knorr"-brand).

[@LeeGA2925]

Brooke please tell Emily that I have made tater mater soup and just the mater soup a couple times a week. Plus my freezer is full of mater soup. I use tomato bouillon in everything

[@chachachubs5600]

Love ya sis! Cute as a button.

[@jenniferf3704]

Well, one thing I can tell is that the weird runs deep in your family!!!! hahahaha Your sister is so funny!! I love it!! Y'all just make my day so much better, thank you for that. Have the best day ever!!! Much love to you and your awesome family!!!

[@leesproston9116]

Thanks,you looking Amazing girl, keep smiling.

[@debbieflaherty1975]

NURSE!!!! Up~Top, Miss. Emily….🙌!

[@ZenobiaDecrespin]

Italian wedding soup is my favorite of all time i even eat it canned 🥫 😮😂 delicious

[@ZenobiaDecrespin]

Im a soup person i love it for breakfast and year round 👍 👍

[@sarahramirez8011]

I like your sis!

[@lindaroper6698]

I’ve seen on Facebook that some Counties in Ga. are doing Free Meals this Year for School Kids.

[@hippieista7323]

We love your Cissy.

[@lindaherrell3076]

😊she looks so much like you. And talks as much 😂 i ❤ it.

[@loriella6250]

I always wanted a sister. ❤️

[@lindseybsmith]

Me too!

[@aprilhaywood3306]

Oh wow you and your sister look so much alike lol 😊

[@shellzyagirl7065]

Y’all are twins!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤