Lunch Packing Essentials

It’s that time of the year again, friends. I’ve collected a list of my favorite lunch packing items to share.
I hope this takes a bit of the stress out of finding items this school year. As always, if you have any questions, please shoot me an email or leave it in the comments below.

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1. Yumbox Bento Boxes

These are our tried and true favorites. They come in a range of different colors, and compartment sizes. They wash easily, and fit into the girls’ lunch bags with a slim ice pack.

2. Yeti Water Bottle

This is another tried and true that I am sharing. We got these for all three kiddos last summer, and they are still going strong. The kids covered them in fun stickers, and will be taking them into this school year.

3. Alphabet Tableware

This cute set would be so fun to create a First Day of School breakfast on–and really any day after. This would also be an amazing Back to School Occasions Bin™

4. Refillable Food Pouches

I am excited to try these out this year. I know the kids will love the Disney characters, and I love the sustainable option of adding our own yogurt.

5. Lunch Bags

Another item the girls still have from last school year. It’s pricier but it has been great quality. I use thin ice packs along with the bento boxes, and they fit great.

6. Fruit Cutter & Pick Set

This set is a simple and inexpensive way to jazz up lunches with cut fruit and veggies.

7. Waterproof Name & Clothing Labels

We still have our set from last year! You get so many in each package, and we use them to label uniform pieces, and all of the the girls’ backpacks and lunch items. They also do fantastic in the wash.

8. Slim Freezer Packs

9. Stasher Bags

We have so many of these things because they are AMAZING! They’re basically reusable sandwich and snack bags. They wash out amazingly, and we like to get these with the fun designs. Shipping is free.

10. Lunchbox Notes

These are my favorite! It’s a very simple way to be intentional. Raegan has actually kept all of her notes from last year and rereads them. You got quite a bit of them for a great price, and they’re just the cutest little addition to lunchtime.

11. Silicone Lunch Organizers

12. Individual Wet Ones

We stocked up on these last year, and they come in handy often. I even have some stashed in the car. They’re a great way to encourage cleanliness before mealtime at school.

13. Alphabet Placemats

I have had these since Raegan was three, and we love them. You can personalize them with any name and photo. They also easily wipe clean.

14. Paper Sandwich Bags

We’ve used these and they’re so cute–especially the apples ones for Back-to-School and Fall fun. They’re sealable and there is a space to write names/notes.

I hope this list helps you navigate lunch packing for your kiddo(s) this year. If you have any questions, be sure to leave them below.