My Lunchbox Meal Planner is geared toward the school age children. I decided that now that I will have 2 children in school I will need to start packing their lunch more. I wanted to give them variety and a well balanced meal with foods they would actually eat. I would go to lunch with my daughter many times to see her just eat one thing off her plate. It is important for them to get a good lunch so that they will be attentive in school.
I worked with a dietician on this meal planner to ensure that the meals were well balanced meals. Your child will be having a variety of hot and cold lunches. I recommend that you purchase a good Thermos for your child. I have special instructions in the meal planner to help you prep your Thermos in order to keep their lunch hot or cold. I tried these meals out on my kids this past summer and they are excited to get to pack their lunch this year.
I planned 5 lunches per week for 5 weeks. After that you can repeat the meal planner. All the recipes and grocery lists are also included in the meal planner. Besides the meals that are planned, I have suggestions for over 35 other lunch ideas. There is also a recipe for Microwave Oatmeal Bars and Edible Playdough. I also have included some lunchbox love note ideas from hubpages.com.
