Easy Lunch

One of the most effective things that I do to save my family money is bring my lunch to work with me. Recently, I discovered Easy Lunchboxes and really love the concept of "American-style bento." It appeals to me for both my own lunches and the future lunches I will pack my daughter, so it is a habit I am trying early on to start. There are tons of fun blogs out there to get ideas and inspiration from. Currently my lunches for Brian and I are incredibly simple. But I always try to keep in mind the point, which is to provide nutritious lunches that are fun to eat. Since using the lunchboxes I have generally packed healthier lunches with more fresh fruits and vegetables than what I had done in the past. I don't use them everyday, as I often bring leftovers from dinners at home. When Sweet E gets old enough to need a packed lunch I hope I am able to make them cute, creative and fun for her! Here are some pictures of the lunches I have recently packed in my newly acquired Easy Lunchboxes. I almost always have yogurt on the side also.

Grilled chicken wrap with homemade hummus and spinach, orange bell pepper strips,

pickle, fresh cantaloupe and grapes.

 Turkey sandwich, red pepper strips, apple slices, pineapple rings.

Turkey sandwich, baby carrots, roasted chickpeas, applesauce with cinnamon.

Tuna salad, baby carrots and cucumber slices on a bed of lettuce, fritos, and frozen berries.

Rice with black beans and corn, carrot medallions, pickle, on a bed of lettuce.

Two mini spinach quiches, some chunks of cheddar.