Packing Lunches for Work

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  • minlyn22
    minlyn22 Posts: 104 Member
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  • MogwaisGrandma
    MogwaisGrandma Posts: 196 Member
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    I found a great site for lunchbox ideas:
    http://easylunchboxes.smugmug.com/The-Best-Lunchbox-System/Yummy-Lunch-Ideas/10136835_YSuyb#!i=696914291&k=YxmUd

    Also check out Pinterest ...visually seeing all your options is a fast and easy way to find a meal that appeals to you:
    http://pinterest.com/easylunchboxes/easy-lunch-box-lunches/

    There are some great ideas in these links

    Thanks for posting them!
  • taylor3176
    taylor3176 Posts: 3
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    I agree! thank you for sharing.
  • sandyjeffery
    sandyjeffery Posts: 140
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    Great websites. Thanks for posting.
  • tammyj83
    tammyj83 Posts: 159 Member
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    When you guys do yogurt that isn't the little individual kind, what kind do you use? I was thinking of mixing in my own granola or fruits or something... I'm just not sure it is worth it. May just as well use the premixed individual cups?? What do you think?

    I use Greek yogurt and top it with fresh berries and granola (sometimes homemade, sometimes store-bought). I like this WAY better than the individual premixed cups. Keep the granola separate until time to eat it, or it will get soggy.
  • misty5976
    misty5976 Posts: 45 Member
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    bumping to read later. i need to save money by not eating at the work cafeteria ... so these lunch ideas are gonna be great. I also HAVE to get me one of those lunch boxes. :)
  • debussyschild
    debussyschild Posts: 804 Member
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    I find tupperware like that to be really limiting. Fruits and veggies, pb, yogurt, a sandwich, pre made meals, etc. can fit in there. I'm a teacher, too, so I get the time restriction. Most teachers I know invest in a private mini fridge (in addition to the one they put ice packs and juices and snacks in for their students) to keep in their classroom.... And it is WORTH every penny. You could prepare meals for your entire week, bring them in Monday morning early, load up your fridge, and be good to go. No cute tupperware necessary. Of course, cute tupperware doesn't hurt :flowerforyou:
  • BrewerFan2
    BrewerFan2 Posts: 53
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    Instead of bread, have you tried the Sandwich thins? or fat free flour tortillas? they make a great and fun alternative to bread. I don't care for carrot sticks either, but my favorite snack is cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. I peel the cucumbers completely a quarter and slice them along with the cherry tomatoes and maybe add a few leaves of mixed lettuce greens to snack on. Another great finger food is to buy the "shoots" of coleslaw mixed veggies already prepared in bags near the bagged salads at your grocery store. I like them this way as they are easier to chew and snackable for me.
  • sportyredhead01
    sportyredhead01 Posts: 482 Member
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    Bump for later.

    I love salad but I'm always looking for some ideas.
  • misfit34
    misfit34 Posts: 104 Member
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    Here is a link to "cubby based adult lunches": http://undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/Littlelunches
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    I looked up this website because I too have the lunch problem. She has some great ideas for lunch.

    this was suppose to be a quote from a previous poster.
  • taylor3176
    taylor3176 Posts: 3
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    where did you get your cubby lunch box?
  • CDPhipps
    CDPhipps Posts: 11 Member
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    I like all these ideas!!
  • cecimaguina
    cecimaguina Posts: 81 Member
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    Hummus is my favorite!! yumm!! I also like to have special k cereal (dry) handy so every time I need crunch something is always there for me!
    Have you tried mozzarella sticks? there's a kind individually wrapped, low moisture, and each has only 80cal....tried that on a whole wheat tortilla. I usually shred the cheese, put it on top of the tortilla, fold it, and to the oven for 1min......instant quesadilla! and only about 150cal!!....throw some grilled chicken....lunch!
  • Dozrzz
    Dozrzz Posts: 245
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    I find tupperware like that to be really limiting. Fruits and veggies, pb, yogurt, a sandwich, pre made meals, etc. can fit in there. I'm a teacher, too, so I get the time restriction. Most teachers I know invest in a private mini fridge (in addition to the one they put ice packs and juices and snacks in for their students) to keep in their classroom.... And it is WORTH every penny. You could prepare meals for your entire week, bring them in Monday morning early, load up your fridge, and be good to go. No cute tupperware necessary. Of course, cute tupperware doesn't hurt :flowerforyou:

    I would but our fire marshal would never let us do that. We have had teachers get in trouble for things like a mini fridge or a small personal heater (our building is always freezing!) Otherwise that would be very nice to have!
  • Dozrzz
    Dozrzz Posts: 245
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    The lunch box came from Office Depot. But the brand has its own website at www.myfoodmovers.com
  • RealWomenLovePitbulls
    RealWomenLovePitbulls Posts: 729 Member
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    i just make extra of whatever we have for dinner and take leftovers for lunch the next day
  • AuddAlise
    AuddAlise Posts: 723 Member
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    bump for later
  • MyM0wM0w
    MyM0wM0w Posts: 2,008 Member
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    Google "Bento ideas". Tons of tasty and pretty ideas
  • julzzz4
    julzzz4 Posts: 72
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    :wink:
  • chippy83
    chippy83 Posts: 92 Member
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    I saw a similar compartmentalized lunchbox at Cost Plus World Market if anyone has one of those nearby!

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