This year I've chosen to let the girls pack their lunches. This is by far more inexpensive for me, yet much more work. It's also a big mess if you ask me. I needed a way to organize lunch box packing time-- and create some semblance of sanity.
I did some research and found several ways to organize lunch materials. Many people use those plastic drawers. Each drawer is labeled with a food item of choice or materials necessary for packing the lunches. The point is, everything is where it needs to be. Easily accessible and organized in such a manner that the kids get to make "choices" that mom and dad have offered as "options." Win. Win.
Here's what I came up with because I'm super stylish. OXO has these absolutely fantastic Pop Container Set.
I seriously am obsessed with them. They are air tight and designed for stacking as well. Imagine what your pantry could look like? * daydream with me*
So I used them for my lunch assembly line BECAUSE I am semi brilliant.
I got some Martha Stewart labels that were fridge and freezer safe. (Staples)
I printed the names of the "contents" of my containers and then filled them up as necessary.
I lined them up and instructed the girls to pack their lunch!
I gave them options, they felt like big kids.
I got to control the entire thing without them knowing it.
I'm also super organized now. I can replenish these with new items anytime I need and my coutnertop looks fantastic if I must say so myself.
You agree huh?
You can find these Pop Containers on line or at any OXO retailer. Bed Bath and Beyond carries a very nice selection and I even bought a HUGE one to fit more drinks in!
