Pack Grade-A Lunches Packing lunches that are healthy and that kids will actually eat can be a challenge. School-day mornings are hectic enough, so here are our best tips for making that task much easier.
Save Prep Time
Make the sandwich directly on a Reynolds® Wrappers® Pop-Up Foil Sheet; then, wrap it up in the same sheet. You'll save time cleaning kitchen counters on a busy morning.
Foil Doubles As A Placemat
Foil holds sandwiches together and keeps them fresh. The bonus is that when unfolded, the foil makes a great placemat. It's also reassuring that the cafeteria table or desktop surface is clean.
Fun Sandwiches
Cookie cutters make it easy to create some fun sandwiches. Here's the secret - freeze the bread first. Fillings like peanut butter spread evenly without tearing the bread. It's easier to cut and wrap. And, it keeps the sandwich colder in the lunchbox.
Prevent Soggy Sandwiches
If you send tomato and lettuce, wrap them separately in Reynolds® Seal-Tight Plastic Wrap to have your student add to the sandwich at lunch time.
Packing Fruits & Veggies
Peeled baby carrots & a container of lowfat ranch dressing are an easy healthy choice. For variety, slice up a rainbow of peppers, celery, broccoli or cauliflower and vacuum seal in Reynolds® Handi-Vac® Food Storage Bags. It's easy to take a few out to pack in a lunchbox and then reseal to keep fresh for another day.
Show You Care
Tuck a special note in your child's lunchbox. Wrap it up with a treat or even just write a note on their napkin. (Even as kids get older and don't really want to admit it, they enjoy a word of encouragement during their day!)
A Sweet Treat
Frosted cupcakes are fun to send, but can be messy in a lunchbox. A Reynolds® Baking Cup package makes a great little cupcake carrier. Turn the package upside-down and place the cupcake on the underside of the lid. Place the package over the top like a miniature cake dome. Show your child how to remove the container from the lid without turning the cupcake over.
