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

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[@xxMstrpceThtrxx]

Finally some realistic lunch ideas. I cannot keep up with all the cookie cutters, little decorative picks and all that 😂

[@kristinagriffin8421]

Girl you do NOT ever have to justify what you feed your babies!!! You are an awesome mom and feeding em what they like and what they will eat! You’re killin it: i love your videos sooo much

[@caitlinbeasley1429]

YESSSSS I AGREEEE!!!

[@tyviriaroulhac9334]

RIGHT ❤

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@sam-yg3pw]

Feeding a child what they like all the time is also doing them an injustice. This is why people are so overweight and children have no concept of health.

[@louiseyoung8561]

@@sam-yg3pw 💯

[@reezready5607]

As a childless 25 year old I live for your lunchbox ideas . Your videos are always top tier . Love from Jamaica ❤

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! 💗

[@latishaf3292]

These kids are so picky! I watch these videos all day trying to be a good mommy to my pre-k kid (1st born) and I still end right back at PB&J and cheez-it’s 😩 glad to know I’m not the only one struggling. Thanks for the inspiration. ❤

[@Sssilentlaugh]

You’re doing fine, I WISH my kid liked pb&j 😫

[@latishaf3292]

@@Sssilentlaugh oh wow well I guess I won’t complain lol good luck mama 💛

[@amandaribofpalmetto]

@@latishaf3292 you are definitely not alone! My kids will watch videos with me and pick out recipes to try. Then still only want what they always have, 😂 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@cbsxo7798]

You're doing great! I'm in the same boat, so you're definitely not alone! As long as they are fed is what I say 🤷‍♀️

[@emilyallshouse916]

You’re not alone! My kid won’t eat pb&j or sandwiches of any kind, or meat or cheese or tortillas or most fruits and vegetables. Lol he literally eats crackers and yogurt most days and I’ve tried everything so as long as he’s eating something I consider it a “win”

[@Autumn.93]

Wow I was shocked at the last lunch being a "fail" 😂 that one was my favorite!

[@KristinStepp]

Me too honestly, that’s kids for ya lol

[@Autumn.93]

@@KristinStepp right?! Haha but those rolls are SO good! My kids like those Tyson honey mini chicken tender pieces. Have you tried those yet? They have a sweet taste in the breading. We love them! Thanks for the lunch ideas. Enjoyed this video!

[@slaviles]

@@KristinStepp what was the school lunch that day? Just curious...

[@jennak8830]

Glad I'm not the only momma who gets stuff just bcuz the packaging is cute or holiday themed 🤣. Some really great ideas too!

[@karengretzler8754]

I wish you were packing my lunch! On behalf of all the teachers who have lunch duty, thank you for making the lunches so prepared. We spend a crazy amount of time opening bottles and microwaving.

[@selena6616]

What a great momma 🥰💝!! Even as adults you get excited when you actually packed yourself something delicious for lunch 😅

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you 💗 & yesss lol

[@jaynebennett3401]

Nothing worse than sleeping through the alarm and feeling rushed! Sure to put me in a mood! My motto when it comes to kids lunches, pack what they will eat so their brain has the energy it needs to learn! When someone else steps up to pack my kids lunches then and only then can they tell me what to put in it! Good job Mama🎃👻

[@sydneygreen8537]

Although it’s just lunch, I’m sure your kids will remember the special touches you add to make them feel loved! Those Halloween napkins and sprinkles made me think about the little things my mom added to my lunch box when I was a kid! :)

[@jackierivera9621]

You are so creative. I wouldn’t think of half of these things to pack for lunch. I love everyone of your ideas, even down to the simple napkin and sprinkles! I can watch your videos all day (for real for real). Absolutely love them. Please keep them coming!

[@janiceyoung2004]

I agree💯‼️‼️

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! ❤❤

[@jackierivera9621]

That sounds legit!

[@brendatate8986]

Yum! Girl those lunches look delicious! It’s good to see someone giving their children food that they like. Not trying to impress with food that the kids don’t like! Looks like that spaghetti was definitely a hit! Your a wonderful Mama!

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!

[@bronzeDlite]

I love and appreciate your honesty about oversleeping and needing to rush in the morning. And always love your ideas.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you ❤️

[@ruthlee8339]

I love that you are so honest. I’d be tempted to show empty lunchboxes, but you’re keeping it real and transparent! Wrote down mozzarella sticks and pudding on my grocery store list;)

[@stacipowersselleck]

Since the kids liked the mozzarella sticks, you could prime your thermoses and put them in there and see if that keeps them warm. I love your videos. Thanks for sharing everything.

[@ashleywillis6601]

I’m obsessed with your videos. This is so real. Kids eat what they eat so I always have a hard time watching most videos because my kids will not. My 7 year old is autistic and very limited and my daughter is VERY sensory sensitive so food is hard. So thank you!

[@KristinStepp]

I’m so happy these are helpful for you! ❤️❤️

[@britneykay3740]

Thanks for the ideas! We thankfully don’t have to worry about peanut allergies where I am either. They actually offer a PB&J as an alternative for hot lunch everyday.

[@NanaPapa123]

Even though it's been years since we had kids at home, I really love your lunch box videos. You put such love and fun into their lunches. Very proud of you for adding your special touch to what you do for your family. Good job!

[@tammifields4142]

Agree!😊

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!

[@yorrellemusic]

Love love love these. So appreciate your honesty and realistic lunches that are budget friendly. Keep doing what you are doing!!!

[@us4damons]

My kids are NOT snackers and don't like sandwiches so packing a lunch was challenging! So I made lots of soups and spaghetti for thermoses and fresh fruit.. You have very realistic ideas for busy moms!

[@tracywishom9999]

Thank you so much for sharing. I love how you pre- open their juice bottles. My son has to pre-open juice bottles for me too and I'll be 60 in October. My goodness, the children and the old people have to extra strength

[@jendyson6729]

turning 60 in October too Tracy, Happy Birthday !😀

[@amybell5181]

I love watching your videos bc my 6 year old daughter has developmental delays, feeding aversion, sensory processing disorder and gets supplemental tube feeds. I literally have the hardest time getting her to eat certain foods orally it’s such a battle. She has all of her “ preferred” foods and only since starting school has she tried more new foods. I struggle trying to come up with things to put in her lunch but watching your videos helps. You talk a lot about your son having certain favorite foods or foods you know he will eat that’s how my daughter is. We go in a few months for testing to determine if there may be some other issues going on like a mild ASD. Keep making your videos they are such a help for us struggling moms with picky kiddos.

[@KristinStepp]

I’m so happy that these can be helpful for you! I hope the testing will give you more answers. ❤️

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Always appreciate when you share these. They give me ideas to share with my bonus son and daughter-in-law for our oldest grandson. Thank you for sharing.

[@KristinaMcCoy1]

You should try putting the corn dogs and mozzarella sticks in the thermos. Prime them first. I wrap it in a paper towel to prevent moisture/sogginess it works great.

[@MaritaCovarrubias01]

So glad to see you cutting grapes. They are so choke-able, even for bigger kids.

[@JahrieWobbles]

Field roast vegan corn dogs are super tasty and taste spot on if you’re ever looking for a kid friendly meatless lunch option!

[@pattygreen915]

Great Lunch Ideas for School 🤸‍♀🤸‍♀🤸‍♀🤸‍♀

[@joygrace9536]

Yes my kids always try different foods at school. I think they are just so hungry by that time they'll eat almost anything.

[@lisapadilla27]

Girl, you are such a sweet little mama. Your babies are very lucky. And btw, you are extremely creative.

[@nickywiedmeier6770]

Grapes scare the heck out of me-no matter who is eating them. I need to look into it! Great video

[@jessicaseal9072]

I can so appreciate your honesty and realistic lunches.

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good afternoon Kristin. Excellent video. You kids should be grateful that you take the time to pack them a lunch everyday - given the low quality of the food they serve kids for lunch today in public schools.

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

@@KristinStepp You're quite welcome Kristin. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@MochiFam]

your videos give me so many ideas on what to work with as a freshman. Thank you ❤

[@KristinStepp]

❤️❤️❤️

[@janiceyoung2004]

Girl, everything looks Delicious! I try your lunchbox meals at home for myself and pack some for my husband to take to work! Thank You for Wonderful Ideas🌹🌹💕💕🧡💚💛

[@bonniepwtf]

That pudding turning so watery, I never had that happen. I don't blame them for not eating anything but the sprinkles. These were so much fun to watch, festive for the season.🍂🎃

[@gevr23]

I just found your channel and i absolutely LOVEEEEEE how normal these lunches are. My kiddos are 10, 8 and 5. This is the first year they want to bring lunches to school and I am so happy I found you on YT. All the lunches are simple, easy and dont make me feel guilty for not being fancy are sending them to school with food we normally eat at home anyway. ❤ thank you for sharing and being so relatable

[@Hey_nat]

Wow you are such a good mom! Thank you for the lunch ideas

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you so much!

[@KitTeaKat7]

That’s so cool that apple cider does that too!! I gotta remember that 😸

[@samantharose8744]

Those homemade chicken minis are a great breakfast idea DIY! I'm gonna have to try those! Thanks for the inspo yet again Kristen!!

[@jacquelinediaz1685]

Excellent school lunch video as always!

[@mikhail114]

Hi! New subbie! So excited that I found your channel. I love your channel. I don’t have young kiddos, but I’m going to use a few of these for my own lunch to take to work. These would be great for more of a snack style lunch for an adult which is something I love. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@Texas_Made_]

0:36 my son loves those cheese cubes lol. Love your country accent😊🥰🤠. Unfortunately my son is a super picky eater and does NOT eat meats or seafood so I definitely have to get creative lol. Love how real and honest you are about showing what is actually more realistic for most parents to pack for their kids. Especially when they can't microwave anything lol

[@smalltownjoy1]

I love these videos. I will say, I have a child with a severe tree nut allergy that requires an epipen. Her school does not restrict anyone from bringng food items with nuts, It is highly possible for her to sit at a table after a child has eaten their lunch containing nuts in that same spot. I worry about it so much especially since children touch everything and often times lunch tables are not wiped off between classes. She's been with the same group of kids since kindergarten and the other kids try and look out for her.

[@micnmindisney]

I freeze my yogurt yogurts overnight then put in their lunch boxes. It is thawed by lunch. Thank you for your videos. Some really good ideas.

[@summerkane8135]

Love the chicken minis idea! Especially for football appetizer foods!

[@MXLunchbox]

Dipping apples in juice is such a great hack! My kids never wanted apples if they were brown and didn’t like how sour lemon juice is. Finally they will eat apples at school!

[@karryroerish8105]

Kristin, u read my mind.. I'm always looking for school lunch ideas for my 9 year old special needs son.. I haven't even used his Bentgo that I bought this year.. and now I must visit the Halloween snack aisle at Walmart 😃

[@vanessakoger4419]

My kid just started school and I love these videos. I struggle with lunch ideas. Keep these videos coming.

[@janellemason9617]

You are right about those lunchable prices they have gone up a bunch in the last few years. 😊 I only get them periodically or when I need a quick snack for the kiddos.

[@ashleykinney4961]

Packing these in my lunch and I’m 25 😂

[@brandiwithaneye]

Yogurt (Go-Gurt?) tip - freeze them overnight so when the kids go to eat them at lunch they’ve defrosted and are the perfect chilled temperature.

[@sweetgirl4u247]

Lunchbox videos are my favorites! 💜

[@brendawright5296]

Love these videos. The holiday packaging always gets me too!

[@samanthapeel383]

Man I wish our schools did free school lunches...most our elementary schools don't even have a cafeteria or canteen and most of our schools are peanut free too 😞

[@MarySmith-gu5nb]

kids get to keep drinks at their desks in school? incredible!

[@tammifields4142]

Thanks for sharing some Yummy lunch ideas!😋😋 Love the variety!🤗

[@third4life]

I know these are for your kids, but I plan to make some of these for myself!!! Thanks for sharing real life cooking and lunch stuff. 🥰

[@MommaLousKitchen]

My kids get school lunch, still fun to watch lol

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

Such adorable lunchbox ideas.lovi g these videos ❤️ thank you so much for sharing 😊😊

[@kellyslittleonesnursey]

Love your kids lunch box ideas and what in your husband's lunch box video's

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!!

[@lovinmyfam13]

I love your videos. Such great ideas you have. I have definitely stepped up my lunch game with my son 💜

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you!! ❤

[@Ironghost1091]

Don't have kids, but i love watching these and getting ideas for myself! Haha yes I eat like a kid a lot

[@lavernejones4471]

Hi Kristin. I love your lunch videos. You’re really thoughtful and creative about what you give your kids. I thought they would love the last one, but with kids you just never know. 😂 Thanks for sharing.🤗

[@user-bm5or3rt3m]

I like them all🙂.. Great job mom ❤️

[@KristinStepp]

Thank you! ❤️

[@lisahasleftherbubble7269]

Your lunches are awesome! I wish I had your ideas years ago when I packed my child lunches. She also received free lunches, your chicken sliders looked amazing...must have been pizza day for school lunches lol

[@TheFreezeDryQueen]

I have been making four loaves of bread into PB&J’s because those dang uncrustables are expensive. They freeze great, and I can put them in my daughters reusable lunch. Saves so much time in the morning! My daughter LOVES mini corn dogs for lunch, that’s about all she’ll take for me. She’s a great fruit eater too.

[@sydneyd2525]

Black Forest have better ingredients then other fruit snacks!! Not a bad option☺️

[@expectingamiricle]

Great ideas as always, Kristen! I've been a subscriber for awhile, and I always love the different variety. I am curious though, between dinners, kids lunches, and Josh's lunch what you spend on food monthly? I would love any tips on how you budget in these difficult times!

[@cassandrababalola2801]

Ok, how did I never know about the hot water in the thermos?!?

[@a.fletch5217]

If you have a SAMS, they have huge packs of those Candy Shop grapes. They're SO good!

[@karengraves3900]

Can't win them all! Great ideas as always!

[@brandi1719]

Kids are finicky, and we adults can be too. All week last week my 2nd grader just wanted turkey pepperoni, cheese, thin wheats, and fruit. Sometimes carrots. I just let it be.

[@eloisehuckstep1057]

Thank you for all your great ideas I need to go to the store now

[@Abigailnixon-ht9yj]

You’re kids eat really good! I can’t get my kids to hardly finish any of thier lunch or dinner

[@choosnau]

It looks like maybe those are the cotton candy store grapes which means they are bred to taste delicious

[@farahb4884]

I am definitely trying the chicken minis in my kids lunches! Great idea.

[@michellelee9483]

Thank you for the real lunches!

[@Sara_OHH]

Thank you as always!!!

[@KristinStepp]

❤

[@lindsaytayler5586]

Could u do more on what u eat in a day too please and ty

[@JrSaidMonkey]

Howdy - Long time listener, first time caller :) i remember seeing (in this or another lunchbox video) that you added already grated cheese onto a recipe. quick suggestion: purchase the cheese by the block and grate at home when needed. Why? the already grated stuff is coated in a starch to prevent from clumping, however this starch is processed as a sugar in the system. this also causes the cheese to dry up, loosing flavor. last one: in the long run, grating cheese by the block is cheaper. Love these videos btw - super cool ideas!

[@margiecorzantes7691]

I would save the lunch for a snack later for Boston. Most kids want an after school snack. Just offer him what he did it eat at lunch

[@jennifergottschalk2467]

My are pretty bad at being picky eaters , I had purchased Pillsbury corndog wraps and my picky eaters eat them so much better than frozen corn dogs . Thank you for all lunch box meal ideas and all that you do for the channel.

[@nech9620]

My girls love those lunchables !they were on sale at my Walmart for 2 dollars this week

[@ladygrinningsoul992]

Forget the kids! I’ll have those lunchboxes please ❤

[@EGORElicious]

You should try the farm rich mozzarella sticks, so yummy! And I also saw those napkins at walmart, I think im gonna get some fun Halloween themed napkins for my son now (:

[@loricawley54]

Tyfs these ideas! I was wondering if u had heard about the recall for Capri Suns. Apparently, they had cleaning fluid in them. Idk how that even happens, but now I’m super nervous to trust them again. Just thought I’d mention it in case u weren’t aware. 😊

[@loradunn1885]

If you freeze the caprisuns they should be thawed out by lunchtime so cold drink and it could double as an ice pack

[@leslieb4553]

Gt my daughter one of your bento boxes she loves that thing!!

[@amyclark9581]

Such cute Halloween snacks!!!

[@vivianwhatkid]

Try freezing the gogurts so they’ll thaw and be nice and cold by lunch time!

[@user-ml7xe6sw1e]

Very cute video,thanks,Cecy

[@sibyld927]

Why have I never thought of Mozz Sticks?!?! Dang you are smart!!!

[@darbyrice1912]

I thought the chicken minis looked sooo good! Will definitely have to try :)

[@AmyMekemson]

Have a movie night at home with the glow in the dark yogurt! Kiddo halloween movie like Hotel Transylvania or something!

[@KristinStepp]

I love that idea!!

[@tiffanyhatcher310]

Your son seems to eat more than my daughter so great job! I feel bad you have to respond to so many comments from others as you do these lunches. You do what's best for your kids!

[@jacquelinemarchese3686]

It’s nice that you take the time to make There lunch and I wouldn’t worry about the occasional gummy’s

[@AnaLovesMakeup]

You have such great ideas!

[@denisejankovich6209]

How does the hotfood stay hot when there is a cold pack? I'm looking to buy some of these lunch containers but am confused . If you could let me know I'd appreciate.

[@kimceriko]

My 5 year old is so obsessed with spaghetti too. Easy for me! We’re also allowed to bring nuts and I get comments about how it’s unsafe.. the kids eat lunch in their classrooms so there’s no issue unless someone in their class has an allergy.

[@jessicanelson3211]

I love watching your kid lunchbox videos to get ideas for my son. I'm going to have to try the mini corndogs! Question: I don't see veggies as part of their lunches. Are they really picky when it comes to veggies?