What’s in my Kids Lunchbox | Lunch Ideas for School | August 2022

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[@MaritaCovarrubias01]

I think every school should have free breakfast and lunch for all kids. Glad to hear your school does this.

[@KristinStepp]

I agree!

[@kat_8984]

Our school did this for K-8. Next year they will be trying to add the High school, I'm not sure why they are not doing this year. I think it is great, but my kids love taking a home lunch when they don't have there favorite foods on the menu at school.

[@deborahprice473]

Nothing is every really free. Public schools are paid for with our tax dollars, so the meals likewise are paid for with our taxes. I wish we had more say in schools since us citizens are paying for everything.

[@SusieQzz]

@@deborahprice473 I would think that most people would be okay with their tax dollars going towards feeling children.

[@julialee143]

@@SusieQzz I mean probably not everybody… I homeschool my kids and feed them three meals a day every single day but my tax dollars should go to feeding other peoples kids? I just can’t imagine expecting someone else to feed my kid breakfast and lunch every day… but I guess

[@lindawilson290]

Great job, Kristin! When the children are older, they will remember lovingly how their Mama made them such yummy lunches!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@melodybucker3803]

I really loved your clap back about your kids eating veggies. Being a mom to young kids is ridiculously hard! You are doing a wonderful job feeding your family. I can tell you do it with all the love in your heart. My youngest is 14, and I started watching your videos for your husband's lunches. I couldn't find any video ideas for teen lunches, and your ideas for Josh's have been super helpful. 🤗💖

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much! Also I’m glad they have been helpful for you. ❤️

[@ella_encantada]

@@KristinStepp I loved that too lol.

[@tracywishom9999]

I'm so glad she set the haters straight

[@kearao6726]

I haven’t commented about veggies before but I just wanted to say most parents do not provide enough options where veggies are concerned. I agree parents shouldn’t “shove veggies don’t their throats” but making kids try veggies (and try them with different preparations/flavors) is key. When I was a kid my tastes changed constantly. Sometimes my parents made me try things again and I would realize I actually liked something. If kids don’t get into the habit of having vegetables they will become adults who don’t eat vegetables.

[@abimollentze7221]

well, she can clap back at all the 'haters' but it doesn't erase the fact that she doesn't give them veggies. a half apple with caramel sauce doesn't cut it

[@Katie-wj3yw]

Girl I’m 38 and I’m totally stealing some of these ideas for myself! Thank you for taking the time to film! I know being a mom is a full time so I know you are a busy lady, but you still find time to share these ideas with us☺️☺️

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much for your comment! I’d eat everything in the video too haha!

[@taracatlanta6547]

"I'm not going to shove it down their throats, so there's that" LOL that's the best thing I've heard!! Thank you... great lunch idea's!! ❤

[@KristinStepp]

😂❤️

[@susanb5058]

Lol I loved that too!!

[@kimberlygarcia1197]

hahahaha, love the "I kid you not, that thing is going in my purse..."! From one momma to another- I totally get it!

[@rebeccaselsky8491]

I love that you show what they actually are. I love how you get right down to it without a bunch of chitter chatter. Love all vids! Thanks!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@bethusery6076]

I like that you pack realistic lunches instead of lunches that require an art degree to create.

[@1honeydragon]

As someone who went to middle and high school in the same county, I do really appreciate hearing about kids doing like I did. Sometimes school lunch is just easier then packing, frankly. Plus, it keeps the number of students getting it up, which lets the school keep free meals for everyone. I hope they keep staying good if your kids will eat them over taking lunch, sometimes!

[@Julzyboo]

Hahaha that cute little bite out of the carrot. She tried!!👍🏻 Really great ideas! I miss packing lunches. I pack for my picky husband occasionally and believe it or not you gave me a couple of great ideas! ❤️

[@wchenah2012]

This is why I love you , your family & your channel so much, no wasting, being authentic while being yourself & not forcing your kids to eat anything they don’t enjoy! As a person that was forced to eat things that I found unpleasant, that’s amazing to see! Now that I have my own kids, I don’t make them eat things they don’t enjoy either.😅💯🥰

[@CarolgTX]

Hi Kristen, nice lunches! I love how much love you put into your kids meals, and that you don't force them to eat things they don't like. Here in California, legislators passed a law providing free lunch for all school kids. It is such a relief for so many in need.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! & that’s wonderful! ❤️

[@CarolgTX]

@@KristinStepp 🙂🙂

[@karengraves3900]

I don't think I really started eating veggies until college!! Great ideas. Love the two random cars in his lunchbox!!

[@TVeach100]

I don’t even have kids in school. But I always enjoy watching these. Especially when you show how well they ate what you packed. Plus their feed back. So you know what to do and not to. Keep up the great videos!

[@POINTYPOINTYPOINTYPIN]

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[@POINTYPOINTYPOINTYPIN]

😭: So I’m in school right? Okay good. So I was just walking back to class and I saw like a 6th grader- Okay so the 6th grader walked up to me and said “you suck” I said to him “good job we’re the same” he hit me, well tried to, I hit him back, he was crying me: HAHA so anyways i went back to my 4th grade class, At recess I met the 6th grader AGAIN- with a purple eye. I tried not to laugh about it, but he was hella crying like- 😭😭 seriously so I was like “hey bully come and hit me” he never did (of course)- 😭😭😭 this is one of my fictional stories but yeah 😭😭

[@sabrinacopas1636]

Your sweet thoughtfulness for your family is precious. Good job momma 👏

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!

[@phillipjoseph]

I love your content Kristin and you won't wanna hear this, but sometimes you gotta be a bad guy and let your kids know veggies are healthy. I just wanna see you and your family live longer.

[@keekthegeek24]

I don't even have children, but I love your lunchbox videos. Watching them is one of my ways to unwind from the day, haha. And I always run out of ideas for my own lunches, so maybe I'll have to try one of these. Thank you for sharing!

[@alishaperkins2388]

I absolutely adore all of your videos! I have been watching you almost from the beginning of your channel! I am Blind, and I really appreciate that you describe what you’re doing in your videos instead of just doing it!

[@krissiehaney6815]

Great ideas. We are blessed to live in a school district who also gives every student free breakfast, lunch and third meal. I still send mine with a home lunch but some days they go ahead and get school lunch too. Often eating some of both or saving their home lunch for third meal (which is basically a snack).

[@katiebiance9554]

My kids would get lunch at school, and pack from home.... I swear I am feeding a football team

[@krissiehaney6815]

@@katiebiance9554lol! I'm pretty sure i am with my 8 year old. He's gonna be a big boy. But his daddy is 6'1. But growing kids takes a lot of food it seems.

[@PaitysWorld]

I've had my kids bentgo boxes since 2017 and they are still going! I love them.

[@samantharose8744]

I love these videos Kristen! I'm about to be 30, & I literally use these videos to help me get ideas to pack lunches for my work! Keep them coming! 😀

[@aliciabergeson8628]

Don’t listen to people who judge what you feed your kids! You do a great job and they love what you make them!

[@angelaguerin5175]

I love that you continue to use previous years lunch boxes.

[@cathynations7169]

Yes,Yes to the limited artificial dye! I so agree with you on that. We shop at Aldi or Lidl often to ensure my grandchildren have no artificial dye. Good for you, Mama, for caring about this. Also good for cutting up grapes!! I always love your lunchbox ideas! 💕💕

[@hannahkayee831]

Is there proof that dyes are harmful?

[@Sunny-xc9kv]

Trader Joe’s is also dye free if you have one close!

[@cathynations7169]

@@Sunny-xc9kv I forgot all about Trader Joe's, we love that store as well!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you! ❤️

[@jasminejanay3016]

I thought I was the only one who hated the juice explosions from fruit cups 😂

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Perfect timing, plan on sharing these with my bonus son and daughter-in-law for our grandson. He's homeschooled but likes to have a packed lunch.

[@KristinStepp]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Housewarmin]

I LOVE that you show what you kids ate and what they actually thought of it!

[@kellyboone6667]

I love your videos you can use this top to the Gatorade bottle to make circles and cheese and lunch meat it works great and fits the cracker just a mom hack

[@tarastone5444]

Love the lunch ideas! I have a 15 year old that will not eat vegetables either. I totally agree about not shoving them down their throats. He is just now eating green beans. You rock momma!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you! ❤️

[@rhondamauldin7527]

I love how you show what they have eaten. I'm struggling with twin boys in K. Not only with what to send, but what they'll eat served from school. So thank you!

[@pennyyeatts3883]

Good lunches! Keep putting veggies in the lunches. They'll eventually start to try them as their tastes change. Keep up the good work!!

[@katemiller7874]

Yes great advice

[@taracatlanta6547]

I LOVE that you share what they eat and don't eat!!

[@feeding_kae]

Loved this video! We have kiddos in the same grades and packing lunches has been so fun 🤩 I can also relate to the “kids not eating veggie comments” we also serve food with no pressure to eat what they don’t want ❤️ thanks for the inspo!

[@wendeestafford]

I’m totally making the pizza lunchables for my husband and l! Honestly, we would eat every one of these lunches. 😁 Great ideas Kristin, thank you!!

[@southernmomma8959]

We live in southwest Virginia and all our schools get free breakfast and lunch also. Which is a huge help!

[@ezraknoble3412]

Im turning 15 next month but i love cute lunches and i have to pack my own lunches every day for school and these ideas are helpful and cute

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

Adorable kiddos lunch box ideas 😋 thank you for sharing your ideas😊❤hv a great day everybody 😊😊😊❤❤

[@renasiel2708]

I love that your school district has free lunch and breakfast for kids! More should do it all the time. Ours did while covid was raging.

[@bonniepwtf]

I love seeing all the things that are available now. Lucky children.

[@najae808]

That’s awesome that your school does free meals! I wish ours did. Ours is income-based and depends on how many kids you have enrolled as well. Also loved the lunches! The random hot wheels cracked me up lol I’m thinking a trade was made haha

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you! & yep the shark card is nowhere to be found 😅

[@quinettabrown8836]

Those water bottles are so cute

[@amybell5181]

I love these videos my daughter has sensory/texture issues with food. She is extremely picky and therefore has a feeding tube. It is a huge help to see other people make lunches for their kids. It gives me ideas and hope to try new foods with her and we are so happy when a new food is a hit. You are right it’s a struggle on a normal day then add a special needs child in the mix and it can be exhausting. Keep these videos coming they are extremely helpful and I look forward to them🙂

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@janetelasmar5920]

Honestly my favorite KZbinr!! I just got married and I’m so excited to start cooking your recipes for him. Last night I made him watch one of your videos before bed with me 😂

[@melodybucker3803]

I do the same thing with my husband! (Married 15 yrs.) He doesn't like it, but he's still sweet and tries to pay attention, lol

[@KristinStepp]

Aw thank you so much! Congratulations on the marriage! ❤️

[@May-ff8dx]

I love that you show how much they ate! Please totally do more of these! My daughter is going to school for the first time and we will be doing home lunch! I need all the ideas!

[@ransomhouse8]

I have teenagers now so their lunches look much different lol but these look similar to things we used to pack🥰 And as for the veggies the judgmental people can buzz off! You are a great momma! 🥰

[@Michelitax3]

I don’t know why but KZbin hasn’t notified me of your uploads for a very long time. Months, didn’t even show up on the feed. Now I can binge on a bunch! :) You’re a good mom :)

[@sandytaylor2597]

You mentioned something about the lunches you make being repetitive and not always heallthy. I think they are so cool and have a lot of variety and lots of food. Way better than some of the stuff available. I make them for myself for work. Save money, lose weight and still get yummy.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you for that! I’m happy you like them. ❤️

[@ksweets27]

I laughed so hard each time Boston came back with a surprise for you; hot wheels and then a broken handle. Great video!

[@almadinabenavides7673]

You are such a great mom🥰🥰 Mama to mama I appreciate you letting the kids choose what veggies they want to eat. They will find out what they like on their own time. I am definitely making my daughter those homemade lunchables. You can probably make like 10 for the price of 3. Thanks for another awesome video🥰🥰💐💐💐

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@sarahfrazer8709]

We homeschool but I find my kids eat more lunch when it's packed and ready, thanks for the awesome video!

[@alishatemple2453]

Thank you for this video. This was extremely helpful for my family. My son is as I call him the pickiest kid ever and I struggle with lunch ideas for him. I worry if he's eating at school and you have offered some great ideas.

[@tiffanyjackson370]

I love the bear yoyo fruit rolls! They might like Annie's fruit roll ups instead. There's isn't any red dye in those. You can find them in target! Hopefully they will like those 😊

[@melh8179]

The hot wheels cars is totally my son! Lol. Too funny the little “finds” they come home with, lol

[@grsm4456]

Love this! Great ideas and really appreciate you showing if your kids enjoyed their lunch and how much they ate.

[@MarySmith-gu5nb]

What a great mom you are!!!!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!!

[@laureng.7401]

The hot wheels cars coming back in the lunch box made me chuckle 😂

[@shawnagorby348]

Omg!! I LOVE bologna and cheese omelette!!!! So good!! Glad I’m not the only one…lol!!!

[@brittanypowell5993]

Aldi has mini naan that have everything bagel seasoning in them and I'm obsessed! I used them all last week for my lunches.

[@hc125]

"Im not gunna shove them down their throats so there's that " LOL Can relate hahaha

[@thestrawberryfeilds2]

I think Boston traded that card for those hot wheels! 😆

[@annlee368]

I hint that is wonderful that your schools provide free Breakfast & Lunches!

[@charlenecrawford6962]

Love your videos and as far as your kiddos not eating vegetables so what they are your kids you know what they need everyone else can stay in their own lane about it. Please keep making these videos as well as the videos where you make lunches for your husband they are so very helpful to so many people myself included. I dont have little ones per say but I do help look after my younger brother who is Autistic and these videos often help when I have to pack his lunch they give such great ideas for us to try. Some are flops but some he really loves so thank you we really appreciate it.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@abimollentze7221]

paeds and doctors also know what kids need. more nutrition and less empty calories and carbs

[@charlenecrawford6962]

@@abimollentze7221 thanks for your reply. Wasnt needed or wanted but appreciated all the same everyone has their own opinions and you are more than welcome to voice yours. Your right most doctors do know a thing or two about what most people believe to be good for their children but as you and I are not these particular children's parents we do not have the right to judge her on what she feeds her children. I was simply voicing my own personal opinion as to what I thought she was doing just as you are voicing your own opinions about the dietary needs of children and the thoughts and opinions of doctors. I hope you have a blessed day and again thank you for informing everyone of your own personal opinion.

[@crystalwebster3706]

I love watching your videos! You have such a sweet voice and your a wonderful mother for taking time for your babies. 🥰

[@cherylzink3612]

Cute lunch boxes for your kids! Some of those items I eat myself for lunch! I am an empty nester, I like your kids lunch better than what I sent with my kids! Love watching your videos!

[@chrissyparks9715]

Love that you don't waste anything!!

[@rachelcampbell8909]

Our district is doing the free breakfast and lunch, too. Of course, my kindergarten child wants cold lunch!🤣

[@seanajones8527]

Interesting info about the red food dye.

[@leslieb4553]

My daughter watched some older lunch box videos and she saw the bento boxes you had …. So yup now we have the same one she’s so excited!!

[@kimdavis2508]

Great little lunch ideas. Fun too. Your a great Mom ♥️♥️

[@EmmVeeMommie]

Thank you so much for showing the lunchboxes after they came home!!!! My 5 yr old hardly eats anything at school, and I always wonder if other kids do, or if every lunchbox comes home full!! Thanks again!!!!

[@lisagavin3402]

Gosh...lol I did the same thing with my ex-husband's thermos. We lived on Long Island and he worked as a brick mason in winter, in NYC for a while. I got up at 5:00am and made him soup every morning and had boiling water heating up the thermos.

[@greenkyokitty]

Kristin you are the sweetest mom and I adore your videos!🥰

[@kelsmarie44]

As an adult and a VERY picky eater…. You have no idea how much you help me with ideas ❤️❤️

[@abimollentze7221]

sliced strawberries and boxed mac and cheese?

[@kelsmarie44]

@@abimollentze7221 is that all you saw her make? You must not watch her videos often well not enough to be talking shit then 😂😂😂

[@shawnabrown4135]

I use a wide-mouthed funnel for filling up the thermos. You can find them at Walmart with the canning supplies. They’re normally used to fill jam jars, but they are the perfect size for the thermos!

[@jackierivera9621]

Week 2 of school and I’m already burnt out from packing lunches!! lol thanks for the inspiration!

[@jacquelinediaz1685]

Excellent school lunch video

[@Jamhands9]

My son is in 4th grade this year, and I just got a Thermos last year. I love it for lunch options. He qualifies for free lunch but he doesn’t like all the choices so he does about half hot/half cold. Sistema boxes are great for lunches too.

[@cherylg5002]

Oh my gosh thank you! School starts Thursday and this is perfect! Your an awesome momma!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!

[@cdboyce17]

This great value chicken nuggets are literally some of the best. I have tried so many brands and have always come right back to those! Not to mention the fact that they stuff soooo many in that bag!

[@KristinStepp]

Yesss I agree!

[@themermaidcrafter6640]

Lol I feel the same about those fruit cups! We can get them in a plastic container (it’s a nice container 🤣 I keep it) and I just keep it in the fridge til they are gone, which doesn’t take long

[@jendyson6729]

Great ideas! thanks. I wish KZbin would have been around back when I was raising all my kids its such a good resource for sharing ideas. I only pack for my husband now but he'd like lots of these ideas. Our youngest was a super picky little one and we never made a big deal out of it. Now shes a very adventurous eater and tries everything so a lot of kids do outgrow this phase. One of my sons has some sensory issues with certain foods as an adult still doesn't eat certain things but in the scheme of things what difference does it make? I'm glad you let your kids decide what they prefer and respect that.

[@dianepatrias979]

First time watching. Great ideas!!!

[@dejanasnaturalway3674]

You’re an amazing mom

[@jacquelinemarchese3686]

You make great lunches for you husband & kids

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@esargee2707]

These are things I would’ve dreamed of having for lunch as a kid, these are the most unhealthiest kids lunches I’ve ever seen hands down, but I love it!!! 😂🙌🏼

[@laceyleighton133]

I love your videos. You are so creative. I enjoy cooking and packing lunches but I get burnt out and forget what we like to eat lol. You always help me get out of that rut 😊

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Awesome video. I used to buy lunchables for my kids. Never even heard or thought about making homemade lunchables. My 3 kids might like that now even though my oldest graduated last year. My 2 younger are both in 8th grade.

[@jennifergottschalk2467]

Thank you Kristin for all the great lunch box ideas, my kids are picky eaters . At least your kids try the food even if they do not like it maybe as they grow and maybe try the food again they like it. I do not force my food on my kids they will not eat it is not worth the battle. I have loved all of your meal ideas thank you so much.

[@haleyyoung8821]

Please do more of these!! Love all of your ideas

[@UghUgh1234]

I line the thermoses with a piece of paper towel, it helps the Nuggets not get soggy from the condensation

[@littlemisswowzers7188]

Lol my kiddo list everything for like the first 2 weeks ...great video

[@philippasfooddiaries]

Woooow love this series video idea for kids lunch boxes I wash your hubby's packed lunch ones and they are sooo good xxx

[@audreywilliamson8331]

I am the SAME about the choking!!

[@ashleys7413]

I love the mini Naan idea for a pizza lunchable! Will definitely have to try for my little ones!

[@amberlittle3477]

I love your creativity with the lunches!

[@darkwinterprepper8495]

Thank you so much I just preferred a bento box!

[@amberpowell3423]

I also live where the school does free Breakfast and Lunch but as you mentioned my oldest son is in Kindergarten and He is a pretty good eater but not big on veggies yet we still introduce them and I love your videos they help me so much I need the practice my youngest son will be going to school next yr and he is my picky eater so I know I'll be packing his lunch on a more regular basis but I usually tell my oldest son what his school is doing for Breakfast and lunch to see if he wants me to make him lunch so I don't always have to pack his lunch either but I have gotten compliments from ppl at the school about his lunches and I've took the time to watch you and a few others who are pro's at this so thank you for making these videos for ppl like Me it helps so much I write a list of lunch ideas down so when I go shopping I just pick up stuff so I have it on hand when he decides he wants to take lunch last minute and it makes a huge difference 😊 thank you

[@KristinStepp]

I’m so happy to help! ❤️❤️❤️

[@brittney6716]

Love all of the lunch ideas found some new lunches for my daughter tip I learned from this video I never thought about preopening the juice or water cap thank you

[@jill9606]

Omg why have I never thought to slip off the corn dog to put it in a lunch box!

[@kaitlynfortuna6998]

The dollar tree has the little reusable squeeze dressing cups!