I wanted something simple but still fun, so I did all Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches. Not having to think about what I was going to do for the main course made it quick and simple. Zane is happy to eat peanut butter sandwiches everyday.
I also prepacked all the sides for each bento so I just had to make sandwiches the night before. It was so easy!
Star Day included star cut pb&j, strawberries, mini sweet peppers, and gold fish. I put a note in Zane’s lunch. He brought it home and asked me why I did it. LOL
Dinosaur Day included pb&j cut into dinosaurs, grapes, and celery sticks. Zane doesn’t like dip of any kind, so no dip for his celery.
Pirate Day included a pb&j pirate that I decorated with cheese and food markers, applesauce, sweet peppers with a pirate flag, and Annie’s Chocolate Graham Crackers.
Alien Day included a pb&j bun sandwich decorated with carrots, apple slice, and candy eyes. Also added more carrot sticks, apple slices, and Annie’s Graham Crackers. We don’t do white bread usually, but hubby bought these buns and I wanted to use them up.
Owl Day included a hand cut pb&j sandwich decorated with grapes, raisins, and carrot. Also I did some owl grape kabobs and Annie’s Bunny Cheese Crackers. Zane’s school mascot is an owl.
Things I Learned
- Don’t over pack the veggies, even if he likes them just do a few and rotate them. I over mini peppered him the first few days.
- Having the same main course makes lunches quick and easy for the week!
- Prepacking the side dishes for the week made lunches easier
What was in your kids lunches this week?
Those are all so cute! Where’d you get the sandwich cutters at? My little boy doesn’t like eating the crust of the bread either!
I actually find them in the target $ spot a lot. Or dollar tree. I’ve seen some really cute ones at kitchen caboodle also.
I’m actually looking forward to packing lunches starting next week. I’m sure I’ll quickly grow tired of it, but I’m excited to see if it helps in the structure of our day!
I love having bento lunches! They sure make it super fun for the kids!