If you wanna get the job done quick and easy, let’s get the tools we need and maybe some of the ones we want— because why not lol. It’s our kitchen and if we’re gonna be in here for an hour or two might as well get some stuff to ✨spice things up✨ (haha see what I did there… anyways)

Food Storage

Whether you prefer glass or plastic containers, these can both be reused if used carefully. I prefer glass. Do I always use it? No. But I will say, do you buy pre-packed cold meat at the store? Do you buy anything that already comes in a convenient container to store food in? Because I’ve never bought plastic containers such as these. I’ve used Tupperware and reused containers from food I already buy. All flimsy plastic containers only last so long. Glass is definitely the way to go, as they’re supposed to be better for your health and they’re sturdier, but you can always use containers you already have on hand and you won’t need to purchase any right away!

Bento Box

I love to prepack a bento box, with mine or my kiddos favorite fruits and vegetables and sandwhich or wrap or whatever you choose. These are convenient for packing multiple kids lunches because they can pick out their own design and are easy to grab and go. There are adult/teen bento boxes which are larger in size and some come with utensils as well. They’re best for cold or room temperature lunches, unless you get one that contains a thermos, then can reheat leftovers and place them in too! There are so many different sizes and styles that you’re sure to find the right one that fits your needs!

Thermos

These are amazinggggg! My little one doesn’t care for many main course cold or room temperature foods. So, I can make dinner the night before and in the morning pack some leftovers in a thermos for her and I and usually I just pair whatever it is with a simple side like fruit or crackers. These were the best when she first started school because even if I didn’t precook something to put in there, I could just warm up some chicken in the airfryer or heat up canned soup and off she went. So you can meal prep to use these later on or even in a pinch!

Yogurt Parfait Cups

I, myself am not a ‘get up and have breakfast’ kind of person. Usually I catch myself around 10 am or so, finally feeling like I want to have something to eat. These are great for prepping your favorite flavor yogurt, granola and fruit to have for breakfast or just for a snack (if you have a family of snackers, like I do).

Extra fun for the littles

Cookie cutters

These can be used to cut fruits and veggies into cute and fun shapes, or even small sandwiches for small hands! These packs shown above also come with cute little picks to place in the food, just an extra touch to make lunch more fun! These are definitely less for convenience but fun to use every once in awhile, since you have so much extra free time and energy from meal prepping lol.

Kids Tupperware

You need Tupperware. You probably have some already, these are just too cute for the kids! These definitely aren’t a need they’re a want, but I know I can always use more Tupperware and now the kids can have some too!