macmacmoo Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Ugh this month is full of going here and there around lunch. I'd like to pack a cooler incase we get hungry while out so as not to kill the budget by constantly eating out. No food allergies expect I'm very pregnant (so no deli meats) and I swear one kid only eats ham and ketchup sandwiches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Well, ham, ketchup and bread sound like a no-brainer. I tend to fall back on trail mix and "sturdy vegetables", usually carrots. Perhaps block cheese and crackers and some fruit. I like this because it can be a meal in a pinch or i can dole it out as snacks if needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherGoose Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Peanut butter! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domestic_engineer Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 hard boiled eggs Basic Sushi rolls (Basic = rice, seaweed, veggie) ... if I'm really lazy rushed, I'll keep it all separate and just pack a bowl of seasoned rice, seaweed, and cut up veggies ... and soy sauce for dipping/pouring. Hummus & pita chips & veggies Rice Cakes w/ peanut butter yogurt Caprese salad: Sliced tomatoes & mozzarella slices Couscous or Pasta Salad or this pasta salad Chips & Salsa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Tortilla with hummus spread and lots of baby spinach rolled up in it. It's my favorite on-the-go food. My other favorite is nuts and cheese, maybe with some carrots or cucumbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 My kids love leftover waffles with cinnamon cream cheese, or cream cheese and jam. Or with nut butter and bananas. Bagels are good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Cheese tortellini with pesto is a favorite here. Hot or cold, it's still good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthmerlin Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Organic deli meats don't have those chems. We like energy balls with milk & fresh fruit! https://www.blessthismessplease.com/8-no-bake-oatmeal-energy-balls/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadah Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 We do lunch containers with many little compartments. I put something different in each slot. Anything and everything may end up there. I go through the fridge and cupboards quickly throwing in random things in each. Fruit, veg, dips, nuts, dry cereal, chips, torillas, bread, pickles, olives, chickpeas, anything I can find. My kids thrive on variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Ugh this month is full of going here and there around lunch. I'd like to pack a cooler incase we get hungry while out so as not to kill the budget by constantly eating out. No food allergies expect I'm very pregnant (so no deli meats) and I swear one kid only eats ham and ketchup sandwiches. Excuse me while I gag at the thought of ham and ketchup sandwiches . . . Cheese tortellini with pesto is a favorite here. Hot or cold, it's still good. We eat it plain when on the go, hot or cold. We pack lunch a LOT. I invested in some thermoses and we usually just bring leftovers. If you don't normally have enough leftovers, start cooking extra. Another tip: put a covered bin in your car and always have cutlery, a knife, napkins, cups, and paper plates. When you do get stuck and have to buy something out, you can save money by ordering for the group as a whole rather than by individual. Large side orders can be split, sandwiches and burgers can be cut, and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy2ella Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Ours is bean and cheese burritos. In the morning I grill tortillas and melt cheese on them, and then get some refried black beans super NUCLEAR hot in the microwave. Roll them up into burritos and wrap in foil. They always manage to still be warm many hours later due to the ridiculous heat of the beans when I put them in. :) Throw in some sturdy fruits and veggies on the side and you're good to go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 My kids like to make grilled cheese sandwiches ahead of time and then eat them later. I like to make sub sandwiches, heat it in the microwave to melt the cheese and eat it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk8ermaiden Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 We are out every day at lunch (and sometimes dinner) and decided all the fast food was killing us (and the budget!!!) I've been prepping 3/4 days of bento boxes at a time now, which is working great. Right now what all three of us will eat are: Crackers, cheese, pepperoni Apples, carrots, graham cracker sticks and peanut butter Tortilla wrap with hummus and diced bell pepper inside Tuna salad eaten on crackers Sandwiches If I have time, especially if it's dinner on the go, I'll prep the rest of the bento, and bake chicken nuggets and put them in a thermos to keep them warm. And to all the meals we add berries, apples, pears, snap peas, sometimes yogurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelylearned Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and freeze them. They thaw beautifully and don't get soggy. I've only made two weeks worth at a time. They are so easy to grab and toss in a cooler with drinks, apples, yogurts, etc... Cold pasta salads with chicken, cheese, olives, and veggies are good for lunches, too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 If you make tortillas with frozen chicken, they thaw out nicely by lunchtime and don't need to be kept in a cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 My no prep grab and go choice for last minute trips was a loaf of sliced bread and a few cans of sardines. My kids make their own sardine sandwiches as they get hungry. I pack a few disposable forks in the cooler for the sardines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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