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October 9, 2017
How to turn dinner recipes into packed lunches for work
Two lunches for work. Packed.
If you don’t think about what you’re going to eat for lunch at work until you’re in the kitchen searching for your keys, right before you’re supposed to head out the door to work, then this is for you!
Last week, I hosted Nicole Eichinger RD, LD on my Facebook page for a live video presentation.
Step by step, she showed us how to plan ahead, for both dinner AND lunch.
WATCH THE REPLAY:
How to take one main ingredient (butternut squash), make two dinner recipes, and then repurpose the leftovers for lunch.
Get the Recipes
Visit Nicole’s blog, Nutrition’s My Life, for the below recipes and all the steps to turn these two fall dinner recipes into packed lunches.
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September 8, 2017
Autism Live hosts Kelly Lester
Delighted to have been a guest on Autism Live this week, hosted by the incredible Shannon Penrod. We chatted about (what else?) my EasyLunchboxes and how they can make packing meals for your family a whole lot easier.
“My low-muscle-tone ASD child has had 7 years of independence and confidence at lunchtime thanks to EasyLunchboxes!” – @ludicrousmama, expert lunch packer. See all her lunches HERE.
“Among our two sets of twins is one child with high functioning autism. A lot of autistic kids can get in the habit of only wanting one meal, over and over again. My boy would easily fall into that habit if I let him, so I work hard not to. I do make an effort to provide him with as much consistency and routine as possible, so he has predictability in his days. But with the lunches I actually do the opposite…” – Lisa Marsh, who has posted 100s of packed lunch ideas at WHAT LISA COOKS.
Autism Live is an interactive web show providing support, free resources, information, facts, entertainment, and inspiration to parents, teachers, and practitioners working with children on the Autism Spectrum.
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August 22, 2017
BuzzFeed puts EasyLunchboxes food containers at top of Amazon popular-seller list
#1 in Popularity!
Whoa. My compartmentalized containers are currently trending!
So yea, it’s Back to School time and all … but really, a packed lunch never goes out of style 
July 16, 2017
EasyLunchboxes debut at TARGET for Back to School
EasyLunchboxes are coming to TARGET on July 23, 2017
Now I’ll hope you’ll forgive me while I squeeeeel (just a little bit) … but my EasyLunchboxes are finally going Big Box. Debuting in TARGET. In LESS THAN A WEEK!!!
After years on the Amazon.com top-sellers list, and of course, being sold via EasyLunchboxes.com, Target called me last fall (I nearly fell out of my chair when they did!) to get my uber-popular lunch container sets on their store shelves for Back to School, 2017.
And YOU get to save $
**Priced LOWER than on AMAZON or my website, EasyLunchboxes will be sold by Target for $11.99
July 2, 2017
Once a month meal packing in EasyLunchboxes
Cook ahead. Pack ahead.
Every season is eating season
June 12, 2017
Containers for Fitness Meal Prepping
“Meal prep helps prevent the urge to grab last-minute takeout, or gorge yourself on drive-through meals that don’t fit (and could potentially trash) your muscle-building diet.” – Men’s Fitness
Thank you MEN’S FITNESS!
Men’s Fitness has included EasyLunchboxes in it’s list of top 10 best meal prep containers.
“Meal prep, in which you prepare your meals in advance for the week, is often cited as one of the biggest influencers in determining fitness success or failure. Having food at the ready that fits your goals can quash hunger pangs before you make dietary decisions that leave you full of junk food—and regret.” – BodyBuilding.com
Thank you BodyBuilding.com!
BodyBuilding.com has included EasyLunchboxes in it’s Complete Guide To The Best Meal-Prep Containers.
Fitness Meal Ideas
Follow @fitnessfitjess on Instagram for a ton of great portion-controlled, meal-packing ideas to support your fitness routine.
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February 9, 2017
Showtime’s THE AFFAIR takes EasyLunchboxes to lunch
So my daughter Jenny and I both adore Showtime’s THE AFFAIR. Late the other night, she texted me that she was binge watching season 3 and, lo and behold, one of my EasyLunchboxes food containers was predominantly featured in episode 4! Since I am a few episodes behind her, I hadn’t caught up to this particular sighting.
But lookee!!!!
Zooming in for the close-up
This packed lunch co-starred along with series regulars Ruth Wilson, Joshua Jackson, and cutie Regan Grella, who looks pretty pleased with her lunch! The grin on her face belies the drama that’s going on with her parents in this episode. But then, a nice packed lunch makes everything a little better, right?
Make lunchtime a smash hit!
Get LOADS of packed lunch ideas HERE.
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September 17, 2016
EasyLunchboxes Endorsed in The Mix + Match Lunchbox Book
So many possibilities. So many lunches!
I’m thrilled that my EasyLunchboxes containers and Mini Dippers are featured in this fun new book by mother/daughter team Cherie Schetselaar and Britney Rule.
With The Mix + Match Lunchbox (book) you can create 27,000 wholesome combos. Um. SURELY even your pickiest eater will find a few to love 
September 13, 2016
GOAL: Pack all our lunches on Sunday for the week ahead
With 3 kids under the age of 7, Alice, of Alice in Mamaland has her plate full. In addition to being a mom, she’s also a wife, teacher, photographer, writer, and CrossFitter. You can bet she’s always looking for ways to get things done more efficiently.
That’s why her family packs all their meals in EasyLunchboxes compartmentalized containers.
“PACK, STACK, SACK!! Packing 12 lunches. No problem!! It took us 40 minutes tonight, but maybe we can get it down to 30?? I’m really excited to implement this system!!” – Alice Shippee
Watch them do it. Together!
(The above video was originally posted HERE.)
So what do the lunches look like in real time?
Alice’s lunches (preview a few below) can all be found HERE.
Read even more about them HERE.
Follow Alice on Facebook.
And Instagram.
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August 23, 2016
5 Easy Back to School Lunch Box Recipes from Del Monte
Master Your Lunchbox Game
It’s back to school time and Del Monte Fresh Produce is helping you master your lunchbox game with 5 easy lunch box recipes.
Packed in my EasyLunchboxes, these recipes will inspire you, and your kids will love them. Be sure to visit Del Monte’s website for even more delicious ideas for every meal.
Each school lunch idea below was originally posted on the Del Monte Fresh Produce Facebook Page.
Banana Waffle Sandwich
There’s a simple rule that everything gets better when you put it between waffles. Your kids will love this breakfast-as-lunch sandwich!
Ingredients:
1 Del Monte Fresh banana
1 Del Monte Fresh nectarine
2 frozen waffles
Peanut butter
Instructions:
1. Toast the waffles in a toaster
2. Spread peanut butter on the waffles
3. Add Del Monte Fresh banana and nectarine and create sandwich
Sides: Del Monte Fresh grapes Del Monte Fresh Cut mangoes
Beefy Cracker Stacker
Healthy Cracker Stacker:
Ingredients:
2 slices Del Monte Fresh tomato
2 oz. lower-sodium roast beef
1/2-oz. slice white cheddar
Crackers
Sides:
2 Del Monte Gold Extra Sweet Pineapple and Del Monte Fresh cherry skewers
Sliced Del Monte Fresh cucumber
Fresh Chicken Pineapple Salad
Try this recipe packed with protein and fiber to get your kids through the day.
Ingredients:
Mixed greens
2 oz. grilled or rotisserie-style chicken
1/4 cup chopped Del Monte Fresh tomatoes
2 chopped slices of Del Monte Gold Extra Sweet Pineapple Sides: 1 Sliced Del Monte Fresh apple 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
GUAC-ADILLAS
Quesadilla + Del Monte Fresh Guac = Guac-adillas! This lunch will make you a guac-star parent.
Ingredients:
1 flour tortilla
¼ cup grated cheese
1 teaspoon butter
Del Monte Fresh Guac
Instructions:
1. Spread guacamole on 1 half of the tortilla and then sprinkle with shredded cheese
2. Warm a skillet over low heat and add 1 teaspoon of the butter. Place the tortilla in the skillet and cook until it is lightly brown, about 2 minutes.
3. Fold the tortilla over and cook until the cheese is melted
Sides: Del Monte Fresh cherries Hard-boiled egg
Avocado Shrimp Skewers
Here’s a perfect lunch for your little “shrimps” 
