Another Lunch

August 30, 2010

Need ideas for kid meals? I’ve been finding inspiration at Another Lunch.

Thanks, Sarah Jane!

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1 Caroline August 30, 2010 at 1:39 pm

SUPER cute. I need these ideas for my picky little eaters!

2 Gayle August 30, 2010 at 1:51 pm

My daughter would love me for life if I made these.
I think I will have to start
Too cute :)

3 sara August 30, 2010 at 1:53 pm

I positively love this; we are 3 weeks into the school year and while my kids like PB&J, I think it’s getting a little boring for them even though I try to make sure their “side dishes” are varied. These images alone give me some great ideas!

4 Design Mom August 30, 2010 at 2:18 pm: The images are so great! You can find tons more over at Another Lunch (link is in the post above).

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5 Ali August 30, 2010 at 1:56 pm

I love this. Be still my visually-organized heart.

6 ClistyB August 30, 2010 at 6:32 pm

Well said, Ali.

7 Nicole August 23, 2011 at 1:01 pm: :) i totally get that!

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8 Bree Harris August 30, 2010 at 1:56 pm

Thank you for sharing this! I love it! Who knew taking your lunch could look so organized and beautiful! My kind of lunch!

9 Tara August 30, 2010 at 2:02 pm

As a teacher I absolutely love these ideas! I just may begin packing my own lunch bento-style!

10 Subway Mom August 30, 2010 at 2:06 pm

These are fabulous ideas! Thankfully, I have the Sassy food box(es) so I’m gonna pull ‘em out and use them. Thanx so much. I was at loss what to pack in my daughter’s first lunch box (yeah she starts pre-k in a 2 weeks), how to organize it and make it attractive. :)

Would it be okay if I use your pics on my blog (of course I’ll link back to you). I think a lot of moms will benefit from your creativity and ‘design’. :)

11 Design Mom August 30, 2010 at 2:18 pm

Hi Subway Mom. I’d recommend contacting the author of Another Lunch directly. She has so many great images!

12 Subway Mom August 30, 2010 at 2:30 pm: Thanx. xxx

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13 emily August 30, 2010 at 2:07 pm

where do you get that stainless steel bento box?!

14 Design Mom August 30, 2010 at 2:19 pm: Isn’t that great? Melissa of Another Lunch includes bento box sources on her blog.

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15 Michelle August 23, 2011 at 9:16 pm: That stainless steel one is from http://www.planetbox.com. It costs a small fortune but I totally bought one for my kid! It’s too cool.

http://smallfrieswiththat.blogspot.com/2011/06/obsession-green-and-crunchy-lunch-gear.html

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16 Jan @ Family Bites August 30, 2010 at 2:23 pm

I just bought the Goodbyn lunch containers for my boys for this school year. They are bento-style and impossible adorable. We have done a 30-day lunch plan (I let the boys decide most of what went onto it) and feel ready for school-lunches (which I really don’t like making!).

17 Suzanne from pretty*swell August 30, 2010 at 2:27 pm

Oh wow. Love this!

Lunches have become incredibly challenging with my toddler. I’m learning that variety is good. :)

18 Jamie Donnelly August 30, 2010 at 3:16 pm

Thank you so much for sharing this website. It will help me so much in packing lunches.

19 Torrie @ a place to share... August 30, 2010 at 3:26 pm

thank you for sharing… only a few days in and yes- we do need inspiration- already:).

20 Jenny also August 30, 2010 at 3:30 pm

What she lacks in protein she makes up for in cuteness!

21 Aimee Greeblemonkey August 30, 2010 at 3:59 pm

Love these!!

22 Jess (Where My Heart Is) August 30, 2010 at 6:24 pm

Oh thanks for the post. After 15 years of making school lunches I still struggle daily. It is the thing I most hate about school vacation ending. I’m off to Another Lunch for inspiration!

23 LLH Designs August 30, 2010 at 8:13 pm

Here’s an idea: have your kids pack their own yummy lunch (the day before). My girls started this last year (1st and 3rd then) and do a great job. They are involved in the grocery shopping so that they can be more a part of what their options are. At first I made a poster with the things they needed to put in their lunch: a protein, a crunch (chips, etc.) a veggie or a fruit, and water. And my best advice: real food (no artificials).

24 Elizabeth August 23, 2011 at 2:54 pm: i do the same. i make the sandwiches ahead of time and freeze them and they need to choose a fruit, a healthy snack and if they want, a treat.

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25 Angela Noelle August 30, 2010 at 8:47 pm

Thank you for sharing these, and the link!

26 kayce hughes August 30, 2010 at 9:28 pm

Thanks so much! I am in need of inspiration I am heading right over.

27 Amber Ferguson August 30, 2010 at 11:51 pm

Yum! I am definitely putting pickles and a personalized granola bar in tomorrow’s lunch. I may even do one for my son ; ) Thanks for the great link and lunch ideas! Couldn’t have come at a better time.

28 Heidi August 31, 2010 at 1:40 am

Fabulous idea.

29 Nancy August 31, 2010 at 6:12 am

I love this idea! And that my son’s name is ethan too, so many great ideas! Thanks for the share! I might even start making my husband pack his lunch for work! :)

30 Leslie August 31, 2010 at 7:03 am

My kids are still too young for school lunches, but these would be perfect for a picnic!! I will have to get a few bento boxes. And one for me too. I love trays with segments for food. Thanks for posting!

31 Leasa August 31, 2010 at 10:53 am

Pretty images. We already pack lunches similar to these, but if you recreate these, realize there are too many carbs and not enough protein!!!! :>)

32 Janine Webb August 31, 2010 at 11:56 am

Thanks for the great bento box lunch ideas! These are so popular in Japan and I couldn’t imagine why we don’t use them more here. In addition to being cute, they save on waste, making them a fabulous “green” practice for your family! I’m loving your blog and so happy to see these featured!

33 Autumn August 31, 2010 at 1:02 pm

Thanks for sharing your gold mine of fun ideas!! Looks so easy too.

34 theresa rockonmommies August 31, 2010 at 2:38 pm

So cute! My daughter loves when her food are separated like this. Great ideas!

35 michelle August 31, 2010 at 4:27 pm

I bought a Goodbyn last year for my 7 now 8 year old and she had to stop using it. She couldn’t open it by herself and the teachers got tired of helping her. I love the idea though and can’t wait till she’s a little older to try it again. My kids are already sick of pb&j but don’t want anything else either, so they made spring rolls with me and loved them today. Easy recipe is on allrecipes.com.

36 Subway Mom September 4, 2010 at 2:01 am

Okay, I tried to do this, but the cutting was a flop! :( Any tips?!

37 Michelle September 4, 2010 at 4:32 pm

Love those bento boxes, only seen them in Japan with Japanese food, but so clever!

38 Korey August 11, 2011 at 5:00 pm

I might have missed it in the post somewhere, but i was wondering where to find the stainless Bento box. Thanks!

39 Pinky Babaria August 23, 2011 at 11:02 am

I have ‘liked’ quite a few blogs,,but your’s……. i just love…and i’m not even done going through ALL the interesting stuff you have.. kudos to you !!!
a frequent follower from now on…count me in…not that you haven’t any already,,, *wink* wink*

40 Chelsey August 23, 2011 at 12:14 pm

I love the visuals of the bento style lunch and the way it can get kids excited about eating fun healthy choices. But I have to say as a mother of two with a full time job and a side business (letterpress) on the side, I find it a bit overwhelming to create these lunch time masterpieces. Any tips on how to make packed lunches fun in a very short amount of time? I don’t need one more thing to feel guilty about (my kid has a less than perfect packed lunch than the child next to her) ;).
Thanks,
Chelsey

41 KJ August 23, 2011 at 1:42 pm

I like to serve up antipasto-style lunches for my littles. Small portions of several easy to eat, colorful options. These here are presented with total cuteness. Which is enticing.

42 Amy August 23, 2011 at 8:56 pm

This is a great site but she doesn’t post anymore. :(. You can get that lunchbox at planetbox.com

43 Home Designer September 11, 2011 at 1:00 pm

That metal lunch box is superb!@ choco chips and pretzels, yum

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