An email came from Gabby's daycare today that basically said in June they will stop providing lunches for the kids and I'll have to bring her lunch. At first I was kind of upset about it. I mean, having lunch provided was a big factor in why I like her daycare so much...just one less thing to worry about it the morning. I was freaking out cause I had no idea what I could bring her for lunch. I started searching lunch boxes for her (I know, I started a bit early but I just couldn't help it) and came across bento style lunch boxes. Here's a few I found that I am considering:
Laptop Lunchbox
Go Green Lunchbox
Goodbyn
I really became interested in the idea of bento style lunches for her. I love the idea of reusable containers and giving her a lot more variety in her lunches. Plus some of the ideas I saw looked super cute...especially the ones at Another Lunch. Maybe trying this new way of doing lunches will encourage her to try new things and actually enjoy them. Once I figure out what kind of lunch box I want for her then I can start hashing out ideas for different lunches to put in it. This whole bento style thing has totally changed my perspective on having to bring her lunch to daycare. I'm no longer upset by it like I was this morning. I can totally understand that they need to cut costs, and lunch is a big one, in order to not have to raise tuition.
I'm hoping once I start having to make her lunches that I can come up with some good fun healthy lunches for her. I'll be sure to post pictures if they are worthy of it...lol!
Hey Rachel noticed your blog and figured Id reply. I can FB message you some great ideas. I was in Japan for 6 years before I had the great opportunity of careing for your little cutie Gabby. I still make my 8 year old bento style lunches. So let me know if you get this. TTYL, Taloshia
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