Everything you need for school lunches this year πŸŽ’


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Hi Reader, happy Friday!

Back to school season is here and getting the right gear set up from the start makes such a difference. I've been packing lunches for almost 5 years now and these are the lunchbox and school morning essentials I swear by.

And if you need some fresh ideas for what to actually pack, this post has kids lunchbox ideas with a ton of options. Hope this helps make your mornings a little easier too.

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LUNCHBOX

Bentgo Leak-Proof Lunchbox

This is one of our favorite kids lunchboxes. The compartments make it so easy to pack a balanced lunch, the leak-proof seal actually works and the fun prints make the kids excited to bring it to school. It holds up really well to daily use too. Tucker has the construction print and Liv has rainbows.

SNACKS

PackIt Freezable Small Insulated Snack Box

Perfect for keeping snacks cold without any extra effort. The freezable lining does all the work so you just pack it and go. Great for school snacks, sports or anytime you need to keep food fresh on the go. We use ours constantly.

LUNCHBOX

Packit Lunch Box

This is one of our favorite lunch bags because the built-in freezable panels keep everything cold without needing an ice pack which is such a game changer for busy mornings. They come in solid colors and fun prints. Compact, easy to carry and holds up really well to daily use.

ACCESSORIES Β· SCHOOL

Custom Name Stickers

Such a simple but genius thing. Custom name stickers for water bottles and lunchboxes mean nothing gets lost or mixed up at school. They're waterproof, dishwasher safe and come in so many cute designs.

DRINKWARE

Hydrojug Kids Cups

We are big Hydrojug fans in our house and the kids version does not disappoint. The right size for little hands, easy to drink from and it keeps drinks cold which means the kids actually finish their water at school.

ACCESSORIES

Reusable Sandwich and Snack Bags

We switched to reusable bags a while back and these are our favorites. They zip closed, are easy to clean and come in really cute prints the kids love. So much better than going through disposable bags every day and they hold up really well in the wash.

KITCHEN

Sandwich Cutter

This makes such a difference for picky eaters. Fun shapes make sandwiches more exciting and the kids are so much more likely to actually eat their lunch when it looks a little special. Quick, easy and one of those little touches that makes lunch packing more fun.

KITCHEN

OXO Tot Grape Cutter

If you have little ones this is so handy. Cuts grapes into quarters in one press, so much faster and safer than doing it with a knife. One of those things that sounds small but saves so much time during busy morning lunch packing.

SNACKS

Stainless Steel Snack Containers

We use these for everything from cut fruit to crackers to dips. Stainless steel means no plastic touching the food, they're durable enough to handle being tossed around in a backpack and they're really easy to clean.

ACCESSORIES

Bentgo Reusable Utensil Set

A compact reusable utensil set that fits right in the lunchbox. No more sending disposable plastic forks and spoons every day. The kids love having their own little set and it's really easy to toss in the dishwasher at the end of the day.

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SALE ENDS AUGUST 9TH

Nordstrom Sale Kids Purchases

What I snagged for Olivia and Tucker from the Nordstrom sale this year… pjs, sweaters, bath robes, and more! Now is the time to shop because the sale ends soon.

SALE ENDS AUGUST 9TH

Stocking up on Winter Essentials

I also purchased these Winter jackets for the kids during the sale, such great prices!

Hope this helps make back to school season a little smoother at your house. Getting the right gear set up at the start of the year makes such a difference in how the mornings actually feel. Wishing you and your kids a really great school year ahead.

Happy shopping,

Brittany

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