{"id":439,"date":"2020-10-21T18:54:24","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T00:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clearasmud.blog\/?p=439"},"modified":"2020-10-21T19:52:23","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T01:52:23","slug":"everything-lunches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mud.webromancy.com\/?p=439","title":{"rendered":"Everything Lunches"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lunches lunches lunches\u2026 I have not met a mom out there who revels in the activity of making lunches for their kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My goal for this post is to make the lunches making chore a tiny bit easier, not enjoyable, as I\u2019m not bold enough to promise that \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post has been a long time in the making, not because there is so much to say about it, there really isn\u2019t. It\u2019s all about the visual, so I spent a few weeks documenting the lunches I make for my kids. My hope is that it provides some inspiration. Sometimes we just need some help getting out of a rut, I know that I do! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favorite way to prepare lunches is in a bento box, it inspires creativity for me, and I\u2019m convinced it makes it more exciting for the kids and they are more open to healthy choices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all bento boxes are created equal! My favorite by far is the Yumbox! Here\u2019s a link<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/amzn.to\/34h9zCX<\/a> (6 compartment Yumbox)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FOGXaR<\/a> (4 compartment Yumbox)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few options, and you can choose the number of compartments you want.  I use the one with 6 compartments for my 3-year-old and the one with 4 compartments for my older kids. (they even have an adult size so that\u2019s always an option if you think you need more space)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy food choices are important to me, but not at the expense of my sanity. So, you will see that I have a decent combination of whole plant-based foods and packaged items. Don\u2019t let anyone shame you for the choices you make. You and only you know what\u2019s best for your family, taking the big picture into account. Eating healthy at the expense of your emotional health will never be worth it, (speaking from experience here). Find that happy medium; your family will thank you \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some sample ideas to get you started, have fun and don\u2019t be scared to think out of the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are examples of the 6 compartment bento for my 3 year old. I like it for younger ages because the smaller sections allow for variety and smaller portions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n