Isn't it so surreal that Christmas is just around the corner in literaly 16 weeks woohoo.. I'm like a big kid at christmas lol and I absolutely love love all the Christmas hoo ha :-)

Today's blog is really for all mums out there (now don't get jealous dads, i'll be writing a blog for you shortly).
Now that the summer holidays are over; and all the hustle and bustle about taking the kids away for summer holidays are all over and the kids are starting to go back to their new year, I have decided to write a blog to help out mums who struggle with kids pack lunches.
Most schools serve school dinners but I know of some mums who prefer to serve their children pack lunches. ( I don't blame you :-)
I know it can be very daunting when you have to think of what to make for your child to take to school Mon-Fri and also having to think of what to make for dinner blah blah blah, well not to worry, I can help you out or at least sort of help you out J

I have drawn a list below to help you, or at least give you an idea of what to make for your kids. Here's a list of pack lunches ideal for kids.


What a typical pack lunch looks like


Tummy Fillers
Remember, growing kids need alot of starchy foods to give them energy; they also need meals packed with abundance of proteins, fibre, carbohydrates, and vitamins to help with their growing bones and also give them a healthy dose of brain power for the afternoon ahead.

Try not to make it too boring for the kids by mixing and matching as per the below.

Main meals

Wraps

Bagel

Pitta's

Pasta salad

Cous cous

Potato salad

You can easily get your hands on sandwich fillers from supermarkets

Sandwich Fillings

Chicken/Sweetcorn

Tuna mayo

Ham & Cheese

Ham & Tomato

Cheese & Tomato

Prawn cocktail

Egg & cress

BLT- Bacon, lettuce & tomato

Corn beef & butter

Sausage & ketchup

Chicken & avacado

Sardine & tomato

Cheese & coleslaw

Jam & butter spread

Chocolate spread

It is really important to include one of their 5-a-day in their pack lunch to help stay healthy. Fruits are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals that also helps maintain a healthy gut and prevent constipation and other digestion problems.

Five- a- day

Fruits

Grapes

Oranges

Banana

Apple Yoghurt

I know kids like the odd biscuits and crisps etc; however it is really important to include healthy snacks in your kids pack lunches as this helps in developing their focus and concentration at school.

Snack

Cumcumber sticks

Carrot sticks

Celery

Scotch eggs

Rice cakes

Bread sticks

Low salt & reduced fat crisp- optional

Biscuit- optional

Flapjack

Cereal bar

Stay clear of sugary drinks & go for healthy otpions.

Thirst quenchers

Water

Milkshake

Milk- semi skimmed or whole

Diluted fruit juice