🍎 Easy Back to School Lunch Ideas for KIDS 2019 🥪🍴Lunch Prep for school

[@KatieSottile]

Yay we have matching containers! Thanks for doing this collab with me my friend! And BOTH my kids don’t like jelly 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LynetteYoder]

Ha Ha!! 😅 And yes, thank you!!!

[@LoriSF124]

Katie Sottile Peanut butter and banana? That’s what mom did for us. We liked jelly. It was just another variety. ♥️

[@JenniferJiang2013]

pb & fluff?

[@shanabirky4354]

I have a kid that doesn’t like jam either. I do honey for him instead.

[@margaretbedwell58]

Glad to see you fix the meat & cheese & crackers instead of paying the price on those lunchables. Much fresher, and a whole lot cheaper. Your lunches and snacks look very inviting especially in the colorful containers. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Have a Blessed day.

[@amandacouch1366]

I make a weeks worth of PB&J and stick them in the freezer. Key is to use good bread and put peanut butter on both sides. My family loves them and saves me so much time.

[@shellystephan4560]

Idea! Freeze the yogurt tubes. Thx for sharing!

[@samanthamatchett9623]

Shelly Stephan yes!! I second this!! When I was a kid we used to be able to buy frozen yogurt tubes at the cafeteria and all the kids (I’m talking even middle school aged) would go crazy for them and when we packed mine frozen they would still be perfectly frosty come lunch and not be warm, I loved them frozen when I was young!

[@jeaniecolleen1739]

I homeschool but my youngest who is 12 years old is always hungry. We use a lot of leftovers for her extra snacks. Using leftover french toast and pancakes for snacks works good. I love your ideas ,too. That jerky and that is doesn't have a lot of additives is something I need to checkout.

[@mycraftyhomegarden]

I love your idea of making the bottom half of your fridge for the boys. I'm totally copying this for my son

[@lkk4928]

Great ideas and variety! My kids were very picky and each ate their own favorite lunch every day! One tip, is that I made the lunches at night after I cleaned up dinner and put the whole lunch bag into the refrigerator, it saved that time (and thought) in the morning.

[@LynetteYoder]

Yes!! That is helpful!! Especially if you’d have several needing lunches! And maybe once the baby comes I’d for sure need to do that!

[@LesleyB1023]

These are great lunch ideas! And slicing the fruit cup tops to get the juice out before packing is genius!! Why have I never thought of that!

[@LynetteYoder]

😄 I saw someone else do it!

[@jafrompa1555]

Very nice ideas. I would like to see the lunch box after coming home from school to see what they eat and what they don't eat. i was always curious to see what mine ate in school and what they brought home for whatever reason. :) Sometimes I was surprised when something was all eaten and then other things not eaten. My daughter used to bring half of hers home because they did not have enough time to eat their lunches. Such a rush they put them through at one time. I never quite understood that as I think we were given at least a half hour or maybe an hour for lunch when I was in school. But that was many moons ago! :)

[@LynetteYoder]

Kaden especially is usually eating most of it! Sometimes not the veggies, lol. But we'll keep trying!

[@abbygator411]

I'm a year away from packing school lunches, but you gave some good ideas. I love how you have your fridge organized with all the kids snacks. I'm inspired to reorganize my fridge. Thank you.

[@adriannabergen5747]

I’m not a mom but this was super smart and helpful even for myself to pack lunches. 😃 Some awesome ideas.

[@Kristen242008]

My kids are gonna be in 3rd grade and 1st grade this year (school here starts Sept. 3rd). They get free hot lunch (SO grateful for that!!) so I just need to do a snack for them. I'll get some apples or oranges. My kids LOVE grapes and blueberries, so giving them a baggie full of them is what my kids adore. Most of the time though, I can't afford to get grapes and stuff to last a week (cause my kids would scarf them when they got home too), so I will just get a big variety box of the little muffin packages. They also love the little smile gummies from Walmart.

[@MommaFromScratch]

Love the lunch ideas! My boys would love that healthy jerky!! My boys hate jelly too, they like honey instead!!

[@LynetteYoder]

I should try that!!

[@sarahko2014]

Yes, PB & honey sandwiches! I always liked those as a kid...👍

[@renaash3699]

My kids would only eat jelly if it was mixed in the peanut butter. I also used fruit spread.

[@jennyhenderson3606]

I have 3 kids, ages 19 (son), 17(daughter), & 13(son). I packed their lunches, and still pack the 13 year olds lunch. Those plastic containers never lasted my kids past 1 school year, most broke after a few months. One container brand that has stood the test of time is called Planetbox. I bought once, a long time ago, and they still look and function like new. Just throwing that out there for you new-ish moms 😉

[@LynetteYoder]

thanks ! The good thing is these ones I bought are very inexpensive so I can get new ones if I have to.

[@kimmerrou]

I have one that doesn't like condiments either. Then I have one that likes them only very sparingly- as in you might save time by not adding it, because you can't taste it....and then one who uses condiments as a food group. Ranch dressing and butter, in her mind, constitute as entrees.

[@LynetteYoder]

😄🤪

[@linday3157]

You are a wonderful Mom to your boys, I love seeing you share your life with us! ❤️

[@angiewilliamson8098]

Thanks for sharing the Stryve info. My grandsons are both starting college and working jobs, so that will be a great product for them.

[@LoriSF124]

Those are some great ideas. Mom used to do banana bread for us also.

[@barbarawhite4225]

You are such a good mom, God bless you!

[@CoffeeLittles]

Now that Ezra is in kindergarten, I'm super excited to watch this video! I could use some good ideas! 😃

[@Ashley.CD24]

You can make your own bagel bites pretty easy, if your boys like those. Just get some mini bagels, pizza sauce, and a bag of mozzarella also pepperoni if you like it. Layer pizza sauce and cheese on top of the bagels and bake then freeze. Microwave when ready to eat :)

[@kaymartin7044]

I love these ideas! I grabbed a pen and paper and scribbled down all the ideas as you were showing them. Thanks!!

[@amimfam]

Hi Lynette, good lunch ideas. A lot of schools are now nut free. Make sure you check with your kids school🙂

[@LynetteYoder]

I don’t think there are rules about it. They would have told us before now. ☺️

[@rubyrose20159]

If anyone has a Daiso store near them, I highly recommend checking it out for some cute and cheap bento lunch tools. My son’s favorite lunch is when I make rice balls (Daiso has a rice ball maker) and top them with cut out shapes in cheese (Daiso also has tools for this). Then I cut slits in the bottom of little smokies and when they fry up the cut parts of the sausages spread out like the legs of an octopus 🐙 It’s so fun to make their lunches cool for them. I think it’s something they’ll remember when they’re older. 😊

[@sarahko2014]

It sounds like you're from Korea...^^ I've never heard of a Daiso in the States! But they are super common here in South Korea, as are rice balls...all Korean kids love 주먹밥!😄

[@sandihogan9533]

I really enjoyed this . My girls always used to eat cafeteria lunches but for some reason now my Emma Rose wants to take her lunch every day so this really helps . Thank you very much 🌻

[@TheDecoCottage]

I bought two of the Sistema Bentos for my son’s lunches for full day 4K (though I bought the Cube one to fit in his PBK lunch box). They are great!

[@dianajenkins6928]

I don’t have kiddos at home anymore but the healthy snacks would be good for an adult

[@amandamcindoo3952]

I love the idea of putting all the fruit in baggies so they're ready to go!

[@jeniwestby3596]

Hey Lynn I know and love biltong. I am South African living in Seattle and that's what we make in South Africa. I truly love that better than jerky. Yes biltong is great for younger kids. We used to give teething toddlers that as well for there gums. But it's bigger thicker pieces that they just naw on

[@crafterdeidra]

Great lunch ideas. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@pegd8941]

Thank you for sharing, always helpful to get someone else’s ideas and then it lets me think outside of the box. I found this to be very helpful and I learned something about freezing sandwiches. Hope your boys have a great school year. God Bless you and your family. .

[@bettyblevins8085]

Our school district does not allow peanut butter sandwiches due to kids having peanut allergies. These would also make good lunches for adults.

[@shanabirky4354]

Betty Blevins I found a really great peanut butter alternative at Walmart that even my picky kid doesn’t realize it’s not peanut butter!

[@valerierandall3640]

Great ideas, Lynette. Picky grandson and he always wants exactly the same thing every day. I’ll mention to my daughter to watch your video. I especially like the cheese and crackers - certainly worth a try! Those silicone cups help make everything look appetizing and keeps the food separate - great idea!

[@lynetteeaster1541]

I don't have kids in sch. anymore but I do have a grandson who come to our house and I love these ideas for treats for him! I have seen other Y/T mom talk about freezing their kids sandwiches ahead of time just to have them ready !!!! Sounds like a fabulous idea for a mom with children trying to get them on their way each day. : - )

[@LynetteYoder]

Yes!!

[@laurierios6646]

🤗Thanks for the great ideas! Even though I have high school kids, this was still very helpful! I love changing things up even for mine and my husbands work lunches! Have a great day! Enjoy these moments 🤗

[@Amenhomeschoolers]

Great ideas. I’m going to try the jerky. We homeschool but I still like to have some fun planned lunches.

[@sarabarryavon]

Great ideas! Thank you!

[@TheMtggrl]

Megan Fox on You Tube freezes breakfast sandwiches ... you take them out the night before and put them in the refrigerator to defrost then pop them in the microwave, regular peanut butter and jelly sandwiches should defrost right in the lunchbox by the time they get to have lunch. I don't have any littles anymore, but it's always nice to have lunch ideas for on the go. Thanks for sharing.

[@cherieelliot8938]

Great ideas, my children took lunches through high school!! So nice to have a good lunch and snacks, most school food is unhealthy .

[@donnastratton8397]

My kids did too. Once my son took the exact same lunch two school years.

[@miriamsepulveda4821]

Joseph likes jelly not honey. Wonderful. Yum.

[@debraspringers2098]

Great lunch ideas for the kids. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day

[@nancycullen1360]

Love your lunch ideas, great for Grama at home, too😍

[@patriciaalaniz2916]

I’m coming to live with you all, cause you make great looking lunches, and great meals...lol

[@LynetteYoder]

Ha ha!!

[@dianabadillo2856]

Great lunch ideas for the Kids. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day.

[@spidermonkey1962]

Great ideas. I'm sure they make your life a lot easier.

[@orlymayron5236]

Grew up on biltong in South Africa.

[@paulinasilva3312]

Me too.

[@mariar2183]

The lunch and snacks looks so yummy 😋 you did a did a god job. 🙋🏻‍♀️ love the Containers.

[@maggiepenner6153]

I've been kinda stressing over what to put in my daugters lunch box who's starting JK in September. Thanks for the great ideas.😊

[@BrownSideOfAutismTeaches]

Hello! I’m a Katie Subie!!! Love your lunchbox ideas!!!

[@LynetteYoder]

Hi there!! Welcome!!

[@kimberlyjuarez618]

Hey I watch Katie's videos and love your video so I hit the subscribed as well

[@mDiago6200]

I want to try the stryve jerky snacks, they look delicious!

[@gingerunboxed7510]

Loved your video! Checked out Katie's channel and subscribed. I mention in a video I posted to our channel, I homeschool. I still enjoy these types of videos because it gives me great ideas on packing lunches for our big family when we go to the park, visits, trips to the zoo, and even church (our church is an hour away, and on the way home the kids tend to be hungry so we pack food) to save money on eating out.

[@LynetteYoder]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@autumthacker5688]

I don’t have kids but that’s some great ideas wished I had that I. My lunchbox for school😁!

[@pameladilley8515]

Loved the ideas would even be good for an adult

[@ajoyfullsound]

Looks delicious

[@donna4070]

Great ideas Lynette love the video. Keep them coming😄

[@puplover6265]

I'm a mom with two much older kids, but I really like your ideas. I'd be curious how you feel this plan works out as you go through the school year. ( Do the boys bring home all the parts to the boxes? Do they eat all the food you send with them, or is it coming home?) I'd love those years back even though we were homeschoolers. Hope it's a good year for you all. Bless you.

[@LynetteYoder]

well theres not really any parts to the boxes.. so far they have ! they usually eat the majority of things. I've had a few messes with some food, but I'm learning as I go😊

[@cherylquinn2176]

It’s great you can use peanut butter because most kids love it. In Ontario Canada children aren’t allowed to take anything peanut butter because of allergies. Your lunches and snacks looked great.

[@tawnytuppence5573]

I’ve only just clicked and haven’t even watched yet, but thank you in advance! So excited. Follow-up: it was amazing! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you. :)

[@jmbroom33]

Great thank you Lynette

[@colleenreimer]

Great ideas!!

[@kimberlyjarrett4137]

Great ideas!

[@taniaphillips9886]

Lovely ideas x

[@janedoe9421]

Great ideas👍👍. I love veggie straws, have not tried ranch yet🤔. Was not able to find the protein balls recipe down below, did I miss it somehow? Mmm I love blueberry anything, esp muffins. Thanks for sharing Lyn🤗

[@LynetteYoder]

Sorry! I will see if I can find the recipe.

[@janedoe9421]

@@LynetteYoder no hurry, they do look tastey😉

[@lovemysons3507]

Great lunch ideas👍🏼 Our Kaden doesn’t like jelly either but a little bit 100% maple syrup works just as well for the peanut butter sandwich 😋

[@LynetteYoder]

👌🏽😍

[@KathyCBacso]

Thank you very much , very nice 💕

[@judyavants7387]

I buy the veg stick all the time. But I found the veg chips just like potato chip. I love them.

[@michellebarham326]

Great ideas! And healthy too! 👍👍

[@corkipollock7617]

Yummy. I’m hungry now😂

[@gulfcoastsunset5879]

I really needed some new ideas and you gave me some wonderful suggestions!! TFS :))

[@amandagroenewald6585]

Grew up on biltong in South-Africa , love your channel Lynette . Greetings from South -Africa 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@michelejaclyn258]

Loved this video! Awesome ideas!!!!

[@angelamangum3339]

I think penutbutter sandwiches can be frozen. I know basic meat and cheese sandwiches with nothing else added can be frozen. We did that when I was a teen, and I did a couple of times as an adult.

[@aliciagraybill9647]

Love this video and the helpful ideas. I’m a homeschool Mom & I love to start preparing everyone’s lunches the night before to help the next day. The food you placed into the containers, can they be refrigerated overnight? Like the veggie straws, pretzels, or non-cold items? Love to know 😊

[@HumbleVoyager]

So fun! Thanks for the video. 😎

[@sallybartsch7859]

Tfs Lynette great ideas.Have a great day!😊

[@Hannnaho]

Great ideas!!! Love these videos!

[@bananafofana8605]

Thanks so much for the ideas! :D

[@kaseykropf6068]

I’m thinking I need to fill boxes up in the morning for my kids . They love to snack and I don’t like them going to the fridge/cupboard and getting just whatever and creating a big mess !

[@brendatate8986]

Get ideas! Thanks for sharing!

[@mtngurl68]

Cool ideas! Have they accidentally thrown away any of the silicone cups or the little containers? I have four boys, I feel like half of the things wouldn't make it home!

[@LynetteYoder]

They haven’t so far. ☺️

[@dearmaria4654]

No kids yet but I'm planning it for myself 😁😍

[@naydenaschlecht8572]

Wow great ida I got to share with my sister

[@mm4chelle]

"I like giving them variety" then gives child apple slices, Apple sauce, and Apple juice in one lunch box lol lol no worries I'm just giving you a hard time! Also if they don't like jelly/jam I just use honey

[@LynetteYoder]

Oops. I didn’t realize that. Lol. They don’t care.

[@Kimmy-pi2bf]

Shout out to HC, I grew up in Millersburg! ❤️😊

[@ashleigh_harrison]

These were really great lunch ideas! My sons name is Kaden as well ❤️

[@cherilynclements3188]

Fun video...enjoyed it!

[@sondrasix5503]

Awesome ideas 😎

[@codie5339]

Sent to you from Katie's channel.

[@LynetteYoder]

🙌🏼

[@loratravis8437]

Lynette have been reading all your posts! Kept thinking you looked familiat and suddenly realized you look like Lindsay Brin who does exercise videos for women and has some for pregnancy and postpartum. Even her hair,skintone,eyes and personality seem like you!!

[@LynetteYoder]

😄👍🏽

[@vilmacarmona7780]

Good ideas

[@jazzmatazz5768]

Love it ❤

[@AnotherTruth]

I love biltong. Is it good? I lived in SOuth Africa and we lived on biltong. How does it taste?

[@LynetteYoder]

Yes! At least certain flavors ! Obviously different people will like different things though!

[@GretchenHulett]

My first year without kids going to school... 😞😞 my last one graduated last year.

[@LynetteYoder]

😔 sorry dear!

[@randijohnson3806]

I liked both your and Katie's ideas, but my girls eat a lot more like your kiddos!

[@LynetteYoder]

😄👍🏽

[@judymullins2694]

Good job 👍

[@momof5312]

My son only likes jelly sandwiches lol

[@jillianh5956]

You don't have to use a ziploc when using a bento, the purpose of them is to be low waste.

[@LynetteYoder]

except I've noticed that some things might get a bit dried out depending ..

[@ownerofjackthecat]

Surprised to see you can send nut products. Here in Ontario, Canada all schools have a nut free policy.

[@margwhead5509]

Do your sons attend public or private school?

[@LynetteYoder]

both for now. Private is highly expensive so Jaxon goes to a christian private since the state pays for half day Preschool. And Kaden is at a Public Charter school.