How to pack a child’s lunch

What you’re going to need:

·       Sliced bread

·       Peanut butter

·       Jelly

·       Fresh strawberries

·       Fresh carrots & broccoli

·       Snack

Step 1:

Take two slices of your preferred bread.  I prefer the squishiest of white bread but I’m told that it is horrible for my health so… whole grain wheat it is.

Step 2:

Find your favorite peanut butter and spread a generous amount onto one side of one piece of bread.

Pro tip: Using a rubber spatula instead of a butter knife allows the preparer to easily get all of the peanut butter out of the container, minimizing waste.

Step 3:

With your jar of jelly in hand, scoop out a little pile of jelly onto the other slice of bread and spread it to the edges.

Step 4:

Carefully bring the two slices of bread together so that the peanut butter and jelly meet.

Step 5:

If your kid is like mine, they won’t eat the crust, so off it goes.  Take a knife and carefully slice off the crust.  You want to minimize how much of the squishy part you cut into.  Now cut it in half, eat the trimmings, and place it in your container of choice.

Step 6:

Grab some fresh strawberries and give them a good rinse.

Pro tip: Only rinse off the strawberries that you plan on using immediately.  Strawberries absorb water like a sponge and nobody wants soggy strawberries.    

Step 7:

Slice off the caps and discard the green end.

Step 8:

Slice your strawberries and throw them into a container.

Step 9:

Grab some carrots and broccoli, rinse them well, and toss them into a container.

Step 10:

Don’t forget to include an afternoon snack.  Today we’re packing apple sauce.

Step 11:

Take all of the items you have prepared and place them into your lunch bag of choice.  Don't forget to include a water bottle.  You’re all set to go.


Pro tip: In the beginning, send your little ones off with more than they will eat and see how much comes back at the end of the day.  Adjust the quantity of food accordingly.