Back To School Lunch Hack

     School starts in just a couple weeks and that means setting the dreaded alarm, making coffee, rounding the kids up and the drive to school. It also means packing lunches. I recently stumbled across a post on Facebook by a mom who used a plastic shoe organizer and filled each slots with chips, drinks and a dessert. It looked like a very cool idea! But I decided I would tweak her idea and come up with some healthy alternatives to chips and processed sugar. 

First of all, you will need to pick up one of these organizers. I found this one online at Office Depot for only $10! There are also smaller ones available if you don't have the space for a large one.

     Next, you will need to decide what you are going to fill the slots with. Like I said above, that particular parent filled the slots with chips and desserts but we are going to go for a healthier version. 

     For main dishes, you can go for sandwiches, turkey wraps, and quesadillas. These of course will need to be refrigerated. I found this organizer on Amazon for $8.99. They will double your storage space and make it easy for kiddos to grab in the morning.
                                                                                                                                                                     

     Lastly, you will need snacks or side dishes to go with their meals. I made a list of healthy but yummy snacks. 

Jerky

Granola

Trail Mix

Muffins

Peanut Butter packs

Pretzels 

Crackers

Fruit

Popcorn

     Drinks can include water, flavored water, Powerade, Gatorade, lemonade or tea. 

Here are links to the items I spoke about earlier: https://www.amazon.com/1PCS-Fridge-Storage-Organizer-Bins/dp/B01GWLLCTS/ref=pd_sbs_79_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E12YGPPT4S74D5NW73PT 

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Honey-Can-Do-Over-the-Door-24-Pocket-Polyester-Shoe-Organizer-in-White-SFT-01242/202868002?gclid=CjwKCAjwzYDMBRA1EiwAwCv6JkGKGOfn9NsIzKUkVnbZn1AX87TXvIYikBumQTXFuSj_H-nikb4jrBoCW08QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CKWdrqG8ttUCFc0vgQodOJoGaQ