I wrote a couple of weeks ago about some new trends in lunch bags for the kids, but while researching I found a lot of bags more suited to moms.
If you need to pack a lunch, you might as well do it in something other than an old liquor store bag a plastic grocery bag . There are enough choices out there to let you look classier than that without breaking the budget.
This little gem from Canadian Tire will brighten up your day and keep your lunch hot or cold and at $8.99, you’ll be able to pack it with caviar should you desire!
Not so long ago, my mom bought me my lunch bag, and it’s discrete enough not to scream “brown bagger” while still being very functional. Buy the basic black for everyday, and the fun green for days that need brightening. Available at The Bay for $15.00.
If you’re cross-border shopping, or shopping online for a way to tote your sandwich in style this fall, look at this trendy design from Target. I love the description of being able to bring your lunch in its own wetsuit, and with this stylish bag you won’t have to go “diving” for your lunch.
So there are some lunch bag suggestions. Now does anyone have suggestions for me on what to put in my lunchbag?
How about:
pasta salad (bring dressing on the side to mix fresh at lunch).
sushi (my husband makes it himself)
wraps (bring filling on the side and spread atlunchtime if you have enough space)
mixed green salad with almonds (or other nuts) and bring cheese on the side to add to it
I think “on the side” is a great tip for lunches. Having small containers for soy sauce, salad dressing, etc. allows us to have more variety because we can pack things that would have gone soggy otherwise. Put them in a small ziploc bag (in case of leaks) – especially for kids lunches when they may not seal the containers completely after lunch.