Tip #5,236 Reuse empty food containers from butter, sour cream, etc., for bringing lunches to work. If you forget them or lose them it isn't a big loss. Food & Drink lunch + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,856 Place a paper towel in the bottom of a lunch bag to catch any spills and prevent stains. Food & Drink cleanup + lunch + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,412 Thoroughly clean the top of your work desk regularly. This is particularly important if you often eat lunch at your desk. Work cleaning + health + lunch + desk + cubicle + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,812 Freeze a juice box to act as an ice pack in a child's lunch. It shoudl keep the lunch cold, but also be thawed enough to drink by noon. Food & Drink kids + lunch + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,784 When packing a cupcake for a bagged lunch, cut off the bottom and place on top of the frosting for a "cupcake sandwich." No need to worry about smeared frosting. Food & Drink desserts + lunch + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,678 Freeze meal-sized portions of soup and chili for bringing to work. Take out of the freezer in the morning and by lunch it should be mostly thawed and ready to microwave. Work meal preparation + lunch + food + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,948 • 3 people found helpful • 1 List Bake your favorite meatloaf mixture in a muffin pan, then freeze the pieces individually. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight for packing in lunches or for a fast weekday dinner. Food & Drink dinner + meal preparation + lunch + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,941 • 3 people found helpful • 1 List Smash grapes, strawberries and raspberries together to use as jelly in your peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. This “jelly” has no added sugar and tastes so fresh! Food & Drink substitute + recipe + snack + kids + fruit + healthy + lunch + diet + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,942 • 1 person found helpful • 1 List Make your own nut butter. Roast raw nuts in the oven for about 10 minutes, cool, then puree in food processor. No added sugars, hydrogenated oils, or unnatural ingredients. Add in any extra ingredients you desire, such as coconut flakes, honey, or a little salt. Food & Drink substitute + recipe + snack + kids + healthy + lunch + diet + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,736 • 15 people found helpful Periodically put a little note of love or encouragement in your child's lunchbox to brighten his/her day. Parenting communication + kids + lunch + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,966 • 21 people found helpful • 1 List Leftovers are a great option for school lunches. Involve your children in clearing the table and let them pack the leftovers into their lunch boxes for the next day. Parenting kids + lunch + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,114 • 12 people found helpful Freeze a bottle of water and put in a lunch box. The lunch will stay cold and most of the water will melt by lunchtime for drinking. Food & Drink lunch + desk + cubicle + food storage + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,940 • 15 people found helpful • 1 List Add frozen vegetables to your work lunches. Put into a serving-size container or keep a bag in the freezer at work. Just microwave and enjoy! Food & Drink vegetables + lunch + desk + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,939 • 12 people found helpful • 1 List Each week, portion out packs of sliced vegetables to bring to work. Great options include baby carrots, broccoli, celery, cauliflower and bell peppers. Food & Drink vegetables + lunch + desk + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,029 • 17 people found helpful If packing an apple in your lunch, use an apple slicer, but don't slice it all the way. Keeping it intact and wrapping in plastic will keep it from turning brown. Food & Drink meal preparation + fruit + lunch + cubicle + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,886 • 12 people found helpful Put an address label on your lunch so you can easily find it in a crowded office refrigerator. Work lunch + desk + cubicle + food + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #480 • 9 people found helpful If you keep frozen dinners at work, put them in the refrigerator a couple of hours before lunch for faster heating. Work lunch + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send