Healthy School Lunches: They Can Be Easy

I can't believe that summer vacation is already over and school is already here.  School starts tomorrow (Monday) for my son.  Here in the desert, the summer vacations are short and we don't seem to mind so much because summers are spent indoors here because of the heat.  However, it still seems to surprise me each year when school starts in the beginning of August.  And for a lot of us, this marks the beginning of the school lunch dilemma.  I'd like to share what I've done and some inspiration.

Healthy School Lunches - Spring Edition

Well, the school year is winding down.  In my area, the last day of school is in the third week of May.  So with about a month left, I'm looking forward to a break in packing school lunches.  I do have to say that this year has been fairly easier than other years to pack lunches.  I think the biggest difference for me are the great compartment-ed containers I found.  They are super cheap (less than $1 each) and I don't mind if he forgets them at school.  Lately, I haven't had too much time to spend on bento techniques, but I've still managed to make some healthy, fun lunches.  Here are some examples. 

More Bento Adventures

So I've been having fun creating more bento lunches for my Not-So-Little-Man. Lately, it' s been difficult making the time with my Handsome Hubby out of town intermittently, but I've managed to make a few more lunches a little exciting.

Adventures in Bento

Ok, so I've always thought those cute little bento boxes from Japan were adorable. So, I decided to try my hand at it to see what I could do. The result, I've found a creative outlet and I don't have to pull out my sewing machine or paints.

Lunchboxes Filled with Love: Wednesday



We had homemade pizza for dinner tonight.  So guess what found it's way into my son's lunchbox?...

Lunchboxes Filled with Love: Tuesday

So, this week, I've decided to attempt to do a series on my humble little blog.  The series: Lunchboxes Filled with Love.  I'm going to do my very best to post each day this week what I'm packing for my 11 year old in his lunch.  Ever since making the switch to whole foods, I've realized how unhealthy school lunches are and how they were affecting his ADHD. 

Fun Lunches Made with Love

I really enjoy making fun lunches for my 11 year old.  It gets hectic and crazy during the week and it's tough to find the time, but I really think it's worth the praise when I do something really special.