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33 Products *Thousands* Of Reviewers Love
A super popular ChomChom pet hair remover to pick up all the pet hair that is still on your couch with just a quick back-and-forth rollover. This little tool works on pretty much any surface — furniture, upholstery, blankets, clothes — and you don't have to worry about constantly ripping off *another* sticky sheet because one quick swipe typically fills those regular rollers up. (At least it does when I try to use one to clean my clothes...). A pair of high-rise, full-coverage undies that may not look like much but are *beloved* by reviewers for their comfort and coverage. They're designed to be super stretchy and breathable with a waistband that doesn't roll down. (Thank goodness! That's honestly such a pain.) And these aren't just great for every day; some say they are a must-have for maternity and postpartum! An OmieBox which takes the ever popular bento box but ~elevates~ it with a thermos inside so your kiddo can actually have some warm chicken nuggets or pasta instead of a soggy mess when lunch rolls around. TBH you can even get one for yourself so you don't always have to eat that same boring sandwich for lunch at work. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel so you can quickly and painlessly get rid of allllll your calluses. Reviewers praise this for dissolving dead skin in ~minutes~ so buckle up, your feet are about to be as smooth as a baby's bottom. Elizabeth Mott's Thank Me Later Eye Primer, which will help make sure the smoky eye (that you spent way longer on than you'd like to admit) actually lasts through the night instead of melting off your face as soon as you walk out the door. Affresh washing machine tablets because I feel like we never remember to clean the things that are supposed to be cleaning other things… Like, of course our clothes come out stinky when we've literally never thought to clean the actual machine. A tea tree and peppermint remedy soap made with aloe vera and vitamins C and E to help combat a plethora of skin irritations. (We're talking dry skin, acne, athlete's foot, jock itch, and more!) Plus, it's just nourishing overall for everyday use. Dare I say we have found the holy grail of soaps?! A set of cult-favorite, absurdly affordable low-cut running socks to add a little extra cushion to your feet while supporting your arch and your heels. You'll have a pep in your step knowing you won't be covered in blisters and your wallet won't be empty. A foaming garbage disposal cleaner that is SO easy to use. Just throw one down the drain, run some water and the disposal at the same time, and watch the blue foam come up, cleaning out all the gunk and grime from years of testing new recipes. A tube of Essence's Lash Princess mascara because idk about you, but the thought of putting on fake lashes every day sounds like ~a lot~ of work, especially when products like this exist and can give you the same look with sooo much less effort. A set of Wad-Free pads so you don't have to run your dryer like three times just to have your sheets actually come out dry. (Can you tell this just happened to me last week?) First Aid Beauty's KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub Exfoliant, because even though I promise no one other than you actually notices those little bumps on your arms, you want them gone, and all power to ya!! Reviewers with skin conditions like keratosis pilaris swear by this product! A set of safe-locking magnetic duvet pins so your duvet doesn't get all lumpy shoved up into one corner, leaving your partner to freeze with just the cover. Just attach your duvet to the cover and this'll lock it in place, and when you need to get it undone you just use the magnetic key to open it right up. A pack of hat liners designed to absorb your forehead sweat so it doesn't end up in your eyes. Not to mention they can help prevent that gross yellow stain situation that always happens after you wear your fave baseball cap all summer long. A game-changing deep exfoliating shower glove so you can finally ~effectively~ remove all the dead skin that has been building up on your body than you might like to admit. Is it gross? Maybe. But is it satisfying? Absolutely. A TubShroom to protect your drain from the *disturbing* amount of hair that comes out of your head every time you shower. Maybe it's just me, but I would rather prevent the hair from going down the drain than have to dig soggy, dirty hair out. Ugh, that sends shivers down my spine just thinking about it. 😖 A jar of Museum Gel so you don't have to worry about your cat, dog, or kid knocking over your framed photos whenever they play a little *too* rough. A bottle-emptying cap since somehow no one has designed a bottle that will perfectly empty out every last drop of the product?! IDK about you, but I would rather cut open my bottle of lotion than let like one sixth of it go to waste just because it won't pump out any more. But with this, I won't have to!! A set of bedsheet fasteners designed to prevent you from waking up in the middle of the night frustrated that the fitted sheet isn't staying ~fitted~ to the A box of wart-removing pads so you can finally rid yourself of the bump that has been tormenting you day in and day out. All you have to do is apply the self-adhering bandage and watch as the wart eventually starts to peel away. A DogBuddy pooper scooper to put an end to picking up hot, smushy dog doo doo with only a thin layer of plastic to protect you. This has built-in bags so you can just pull one over the scoop and bag the 💩 up. Reviewers also love that you can use the same bag several times during one walk! A three-pack of vintage-inspired sunglasses just as stylish as Ray-Bans *AND* they're even polarized! Yep, go ahead and buy yourself a few colors to match your outfits. A cult-fave supportive seamless compressive bodysuit that some reviewers are saying is just as good as the Skims version (and like half the price). It'll help support and smooth you either under your fancy new dress or on its own with a pair of jeans. A set of chic, highly popular wireless Bluetooth earbuds comparable to AirPods, except these are actually waterproof… like accidentally-step-into-the-shower-with-them-still-in waterproof!! You can even jam out to your fave songs up to one meter deep for 30 minutes. A set of sophisticated cylindrical wineglasses that are pretty much as aesthetically pleasing as a glass can be. Whether you drink wine, champagne, cocktails, or just want to elevate your soda or water, you'll feel far more ~bougie~ when you're drinking out of these (especially since you know you saved a lot of money not buying pricier versions). A set of toss-and-chop salad tongs to achieve those amazing, bite-size pieces (like the kind you can get at restaurants) because somehow salad is SO much better when all the pieces are teeny and easy to eat. These will work for everything like lettuce, other veggies, meat, and more. You won't forget to eat your greens now. 🥬 A set of satin pillowcases designed with your delicate skin and hair in mind. These will have you waking up refreshed and ~almost~ as put together as basically any character in a movie during those *I woke up like this* scenes. So no, you don't need to splurge on Slip, Kitsch, and Blissy (unless you really want to! 👀 ) A Cosori gooseneck electric kettle so you can brew the perfectly hot cup of coffee or tea at the ~exact~ temperature you want without needing a stove. Added bonus, this thing is gorgeous so you won't even need to find a place to store it — you can just let it sit out and serve as decor. Lumify eye drops designed to help reduce eye redness and dryness in literally UNDER A MINUTE. Like what kind of magical potion is hiding in this small bottle?! And if you don't believe me, believe the fact that it's the number one best selling dry eye product on Amazon, and trust me, there are a lot of similar products out there. A SlumberPod so you can finally get some decent shut eye on vacation when your kiddo would otherwise wake at the slightest sight of morning light. It comes in a pretty small bag so it can easily fit in your suitcase and you'll have it whenever you need it. I recently used this on a vacation where I had to share a room with my baby. I didn't necessarily want it to make sure she had a completely blacked out room, because that's not what her room is like at home, but because I didn't want her watching us while we were still awake hanging out. This allowed her to go to bed even while my husband and I stayed up reading or watching TV in the same room. Without this, IDK if she would've ever fallen asleep because she has some majorrr FOMO. We probably would've had to hide in the bathroom so TG we had this to prevent that, cause boy would that have been horrible. We did test it out though and that thing truly does block out basically all light, so if your little one is sensitive to every sliver of light this will definitely solve that problem for you!!Promising review: "The pod was a lifesaver during our recent trip to Europe. It's almost like getting an extra bedroom, it's refreshing to be able to turn on the light while the baby is sleeping in the same room. It also helped our baby take naps during the day by providing pitch black environment for her. It was easy to install and fit over a crib and a pack and play. We also used the pocket with our baby monitor. Super easy to install and still provides great visibility and no light leakage through the transparent plastic window." —CaitlynGet it from Amazon for $199.99. A container of The Pink Stuff because this slightly abrasive paste is literally amazing and can clean all the dirt and grime off any surface that you couldn't get rid of with any other products (without extra elbow grease)! A sunscreen applicator designed with a roll-on sponge so you can quickly and easily apply sunscreen to even the squirmiest kids. Just fill the container with the sunscreen of your choice and start applying with the sponge for the mess-free solution you've been dreaming of. A mini cake pop maker so you can whip up delicious treats without having to bake a whole cake just to smash and roll it into little balls. This will save you a whole lot of time, and make you a whole even selection instead of having a hodgepodge of some pops that are the size of golf balls and some that are more gumball size. This makes nine cake pops at a time! It features nonstick baking plates, a power light, a latching handle, and nonskid rubber feet!Promising review: "LOVE IT. I'm not very good at baking but my daughter wanted to bake cake pops and I promised her we would. Looked on Amazon and found this gem. I was hesitant at first but I'm so glad that I bought it! It was so easy to follow the recipes, to bake was like four to five minutes, so quick! The cake pops looked and tasted delicious! They were a hit even without frosting/candy coating. I don't think I'll ever order cake pops for a party ever again. I'll just use my cake pops from now on. Would highly recommend!" —Roxana SaraviaGet it from Amazon for $24.47.
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01-08-2025
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72 Kids' Lunch Ideas Real Parents Swear By (I Promise!)
This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. This school year I seriously need new ideas for my kids' lunches. After a summer of packing lunches for camp, the daily lunch routine has been feeling pretty stale. Also, my daughter is transferring to a new school that is nut-free. We need new ideas for easy lunches that don't need refrigeration and fit our idea of healthy — fresh, nut-free, and high-protein. I went hunting for new kids lunch ideas, and I found over 70 ideas for lunches that I think my kids will actually eat and enjoy on repeat! Bonus: Nearly every single idea comes with a lunch box picture to get you inspired too. Table of Contents Our Two Favorite Lunch Boxes for Kids What Makes a Good Kids' School Lunch? Extra-Easy Kid Lunches (My Kids' Favorites!) Cold and Make-Ahead Lunches for Kids High-Protein Lunches for Kids Pasta & Noodle Lunches for Kids Sandwiches & Wrap Lunches for Kids Tacos & Burrito Lunches for Kids Rice & Dumpling Lunches for Kids Breakfast-for-Lunch Ideas for Kids Egg Muffin & Frittata Lunch Ideas for Kids Our Two Favorite Lunch Boxes for Kids If you need a new lunch box check out these two. These are the ones used the most in my house and Cambria's – tried, tested, and vetted for an entire school year. Rover Stainless Steel Lunch Box PlanetBox $50 This stainless steel PlanetBox lunch box is a team favorite here at Cubby, reliable and Now OmieBox Bento Box for Kids (With Insulated Food Jar) Amazon $50 My family has used the OmieBox for a year and we like how leak-proof and sturdy they are. The included thermos is brilliant!Buy Now What Makes a Good Kids' School Lunch? My kids prefer a home-packed lunch (even though I've nudged them towards school-provided lunches for many reasons). Also, my older daughter's new school is fully nut-free — a new challenge for our lunch routine. She's a real fiend for peanut butter, so I've always had that to fall back on. Here are my goals for my kids' school lunches, just so you know what I am looking for in lunch ideas: Filling: I just want my kids to eat enough so that they don't arrive home complete hangry monsters. Appealing: I don't believe in telling them to eat everything, but I do try not to repeat things they really just won't eat. Quick and easy to pack: I usually stick to whole foods (vs. cooked recipes) and look for things that can be quickly assembled at night or in the morning. Healthy (whatever that means to you): Everyone has a different meaning for healthy (check out our food values exercise here). For me, it means a good variety of fruits and vegetables, along with at least a little bit of protein. We stick to a few routine staples that they reliably enjoy, and I think that this is just fine. (This dietitian agrees with me — I found this a comforting read.) I start with a main dish like a smoothie, yogurt, or a sandwich, and then fill in around that. I have a standard shopping list for the fruits and vegetables my kids eat the most (clementines, mini cucumbers). We always add something crunchy like chips or crackers, and a small treat. But when we do need new lunch ideas, the challenge (besides my kids' native pickiness) is finding new main dishes that are appealing and relatively nutritious. I am getting a little desperate for some new things to try. Enter our EPIC lunch ideas list! 70+ Kids' School Lunch Ideas — in Pictures! I rolled up my sleeves and reviewed many, many past lunch box posts here at Cubby and on our sister site The Kitchn. I assembled all these past photos and ideas into this huge list that really helped me, and I hope helps you too. Many of these ideas are from nutritionists; others are from real parents who have shared what their kids actually like to eat for lunch! Browse by section: I organized in sections — most are nut-free. My easy buttons are at the top! I put my own kids' most reliable go-tos at the top, under the assumption that I have, to be completely honest, fairly picky and vanilla kids. Give some of the more surprising ideas a chance! Right now I think my kids would never eat a grain salad (lol!) but I am realizing that seasoned lentils, or pearl couscous with Parmesan and cheese might actually be good gateways into expanding their lunch palates. Scroll through with your kids and see if anything sparks their interest! Extra-Easy Kid Lunches (My Kids' Favorites!) DIY Lunchable: The simplest lunch and always a favorite: cut-up deli meat and cheese, with a few crackers. Rolled Plain Ham: Very simple and easy. Turkey Roll-Ups: I always forget about turkey, but smoked turkey goes over well, especially with a little bit of cheese or cucumber tucked inside. Pepperoni: One of my kids asked to be called a 'peppertarian' because she loves mini pepperoni so much. So this often goes into the lunch box with cheese and crackers. Yogurt: Yogurt as a parfait, or in a Thermos with a baggie of granola, has been a big favorite right now. Smoothie Bowl (or Smoothie): Whether it's a fancy smoothie bowl like this one, or a store-bought Chobani smoothie in a kid-friendly bottle, smoothies have been a big easy button lately. Chicken and Rice (or Cauliflower Rice): One of my kids is mad for rice, so this is another easy button. Plain Pasta: When in doubt, plain pasta, right? I love the quick, microwavable pasta like these from Barilla. We use a lunch box with a small thermos inside to hold warm buttered pasta. Pizza: Small pieces of pizza in a Thermos have also been a hit. Cold and Make-Ahead Lunches for Kids Chopped Salad – This is one of those 'huh — would they actually eat it?' ideas, but a very basic mix of tiny baby tomatoes and cucumber has actually been a hit with my older kid, especially in the hot summer months. Hummus or Bean Dip – My kids aren't fans of hummus, to my great sadness, but I keep trying. If yours love it, try sending a little bit of dip with chips and fruit. Tuna Salad – This classic lunch is another one that we're building up to but it was a huge favorite of mine at their age. Pita with Dips – Like the hummus idea, a straightforward 'snack' lunch can be made with the mini pitas from the grocery store, or pita cut into triangles. Add a dip or a pureed soup on the side. Cheese Plate – I realize this is very similar to the DIY Lunchable but hey, it's really fun to say 'you're getting a fancy cheese plate for lunch!'. Marinated Beans & Olives – The beans are still a long shot, but I have a child who is crazy for olives, and I've been tucking them in her lunch with a little cheese and crackers. Lentil Salad – This is top of my 'try next' list — French lentils cooked in chicken broth and lightly seasoned. They're good cold or warm. Grain Salad – Grain salads can be anything from plain cooked rice with a bit of corn mixed in, or more elaborate concoctions of whatever they are enjoying currently. (A great way to use up leftovers too!) High-Protein Lunches for Kids How much protein do kids need? Early elementary school-age children need about 19 grams a day, and older elementary school (9-14) have a dietary recommendation of about 34 grams. Each of these lunchboxes is aiming to get at least 10 grams in. Hard-Boiled Eggs – At 6 grams of protein each, an egg is just the perfect package. Pulled Chicken – A small handful of shredded cooked chicken will have between 10 and 15 grams of protein, and if your kid is into this, it's a really fabulous lunch. Shredded Chicken and Pesto – More shredded chicken, but this one is seasoned with pesto. Ranch Chicken Bites – These ranch chicken bites are irresistible to pretty much everyone (recipe here). Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Roll-Ups: A luxurious lunch for a child who wants a tiny bit of bagel with his lox. Plain Meatballs – Meatballs are always in our rotation, and we use a small thermos to keep them warm. Saucy Meatballs – Sometimes I do saucy meatballs like these, although my kids prefer them with regular pasta not zoodles. Chicken or Vegetarian Nuggets – Chicken nuggets are a fun lunch, especially if you have a way to keep them warm in the lunch box. Mini Sausages (or Pigs in a Blanket) – Pigs in a blanket are a fun lunch I'm planning to try this year, as well as basic sausage slices like these. Smoked Sausage Skewers – One of my kids is really into kielbasa and I'm planning to make lunch sometimes with quickly seared smoked sausage like this. Sliced Chicken Sausage – One more sausage idea, with chicken sausage (which I don't mind eating cold). Seasoned Tofu Cubes – These seasoned and roasted tofu cubes can be quickly warmed up in a toaster oven before popping into a lunch box. Chickpea or Chicken Salad Wraps – A plain chicken salad is a great high-protein lunch. Get The Kitchn's super popular chicken salad recipe right here. Turkey and Cheese – Yet another deli meat and cheese idea for lunch — very plain, very simple, and hey that's the way lots of kids like it. Ham, Cheese & Peas – For really small kids and toddlers, this lunchbox with tiny cubes of ham and cheese is ap-pea-ling. Fried Chicken – Leftover fried chicken makes a great lunch box main dish, provided your kids are OK with eating it cold. Pasta & Noodle Lunches for Kids Pasta Salad – This is another 'will they try it?!' idea but again, if you can strip back a 'pasta salad' to its bare minimum, coaching your kids into trying orzo with just one or two other mix-ins, it might turn into a new favorite. Saucy Soba or Udon Noodles – Udon and soba are a huge favorite for many families and they show up over and over again in our tried-and-true lunch box ideas. These noodles have a peanut sauce on them, but obviously that only works for schools that are OK with nuts. Soba Salad – One of my kids likes soba a lot, and I'm hoping to try a very basic soba salad with soy sauce and some veggies this year. These are so great made ahead and refrigerated overnight (bonus: I like to eat them for lunch too!). Orzo Salad – Another pasta salad idea with tomatoes and cauliflower. Soba Noodles with Tofu – One more soba noodle inspiration idea for really small children. This is very plain soba with plain tofu diced. Sandwiches & Wrap Lunches for Kids Sandwich Skewers – I'm kind of obsessed with this cute way of making sandwiches! I don't usually get fancy with how my kids' lunch boxes look inside (I'm no bento artist) but I think every time I put something on a toothpick it gets eaten. Banana & Granola Wrap – This tortilla wrap with bananas and granola looks really delicious. Banana Pinwheels – Another banana and tortilla idea. These have peanut butter inside, but you could substitute SunButter, cream cheese, or a little honey. Cream Cheese & Strawberry Sammie – This is a huge new favorite for my older kid, who loves cream cheese with all her heart. Cream Cheese Tartine – Cream cheese, in fact, may be our new peanut butter, with a little fat and protein to hold her lunch together. 'Assemble your own' cream cheese tartine could be reinvented in a million ways. Hummus Sandwich – I never thought to put hummus on a sandwich like this; it's a smart idea for all of you with hummus-obsessed kids. Grilled Cheese (in a Thermos) – The classic! This is the first reason we bought small thermoses. Rice Cakes and SunButter – Another good use for SunButter — crunchy rice cakes. Scrambled Chickpea Pitas – These are a little more elaborate and perhaps a stretch for some, but check the recipe out here and see what you think. Tortilla Sandwiches – These scrambled egg and spinach quesadillas-in-all-but-name are a yummy way to pack some veggies into the main dish. Ham and Cheese Sandwich – Left the classic for last. No explanation needed, but I do somehow forget about this classic lunch. Tacos & Burrito Lunches for Kids Mini Tacos – Hugely popular and easy, especially with grocery store staples like corn salsa and pre-packaged guacamole. Egg/Tortilla Roll-Ups – These are best made morning-of, but they're really kid friendly. Just make this basic rolled egg wrap and roll up with a tortilla. Deconstructed Burrito – Like the tacos, try sending some avocado and dips with tortilla chips (or a big tortilla) and them make a burrito their way. Quesadillas – It's fairly quick to whip up a plain quesadilla in the morning and tuck inside a thermos (you can even make them in the oven) Lettuce Cups – It's just fun to WRAP things up at lunch, and I've been meaning to try lettuce cups with some shredded chicken and rice for one of my kids. Rice & Dumpling Lunches for Kids Nori Wraps – Simple veggie nori rolls are an absolutely classic lunch staple and since my kids have been snacking on roasted seaweed, it's time to try these too. (I love shelled edamame as a kid-friendly veggie too!) Potstickers – Buy frozen potstickers and quickly cook in the morning before school. Vegetable Sushi or Onigiri – Another really classic lunch. You can make onigiri rice balls with plain or lightly seasoned rice if your kid isn't a fan of fish. Rice and Broccoli – This picture shows cauliflower rice I believe, which doesn't quite work for my kids, but it's still a good inspiration. Plain rice with veggies is a real staple for us. Summer Rolls – These are a little bit more of a project, but if you have the time and wherewithal, they feel really special. (Here's how to make summer rolls with rice wrappers.) Breakfast-for-Lunch Ideas for Kids Avocado Toast – Another assemble-it-themselves idea that I love Waffles and Waffle Sticks – I make a big batch of waffles and freeze them occasionally. A waffle toasted and cut up like this would be a hit in the lunch box. Breakfast for Lunch – A more general set of ideas for the younger eaters. Open-Faced Waffle Sandwich – This is something I definitely want to try — a cream cheese schmear on a waffle. Mini Pancakes – Very smart, especially if you're in a rush and just have some in the freezer. Egg Muffin & Frittata Lunch Ideas for Kids Egg muffins and mini frittatas are a whole category of homemade recipes that I think are really all-purpose for lunch time. Each of these links to a recipe at The Kitchn. Ham and Cheddar Muffins – Ham and Cheddar Lunch Box Muffins are a top-rated pick at The Kitchn and such a good make-ahead recipe. Frittata Muffins – These 3-Cheese Frittata Cups are a perfect package of lunch nutrition. Sausage Egg and Veggie Muffins – One last suggestion in this category are these sausage and egg muffins. Two More Make-Ahead Recipe Ideas These are ideas I didn't see actually pictured inside one of our many lunch roundups, but each of these are really good ideas I want to try on my kids this fall if I have baking energy. Pockets: For a hot lunch, these 4-ingredient pizza pockets are a great choice. Also see these recipes: Ham and Cheese Pastry Pockets and Freeze-Ahead Cheddar Hot Pockets. Buns: If you have the time to invest, then using homemade or storebought dough to make buns with cheese, ham, or another protein stuffed inside, like in this recipe, is another creative idea to try. I hope this has been helpful for you! We'd always love to hear your ideas and your kid lunch victories; visit and tag us on Instagram . Good Advice for Kids' Lunches This Is the Secret to Packing a Better Lunch Your Kids Will Actually Eat My 3 Rules of School Lunch Were Born Out of Desperation — But Now They're So Much More How to Teach Any Kid to Make Their Own School Lunch — Yes, Even Preschoolers! What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Trying to Pack the Perfect School Lunch I'm a Dietitian, and I Changed My Mind About Sugar in My Kids' Lunch The Essential School Lunch Grocery List More Lunch Ideas & Resources 10 Easy Lunch Ideas That Aren't Sandwiches 30+ Make-Ahead Lunches You Can Prep and Pack Tonight 15 Cold Lunches Your Kids Will Love Eating 10 Super Easy (and Healthy!) 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