I love how your son asked when lunchboxes go on sale next when you asked him if he wants one. You are teaching your children good money habits which will carry them through life. Did I hear right when you said "home made canned pears"? you actually have found time in your busy life to do some home canning?
Invest in reusable plastic bags! I found some cute ones for $5 at home goods. They come in a set with 2 sandwich bags and 2 snack bags. You just wash them and let them dry and re use them.
My husband and I found meal prep containers at Wal-Mart on clearance for $3.50 for a 5 pack we bought 2 packs (this was back in June) wish we would have gotten more. They are so convenient for lunches. Or bento boxes are nice too.
Ryan looks SO much like his dad. So cute! 😊 Edit: I’m scared to see what the lunch boxes will look like once you got three athlete teen boys in the family. 😱😂
Agree with everyone who said the Sistema containers are great! There was an Ibotta rebate with them a couple weeks ago, and I got several for 99cents each:) I was hoping the rebate would reset so I could pick up a couple more. Thanks for all your awesome videos Christine... love seeing your family! You guys are so sweet and funny 😁
You can put the pastries in cupcake cups (reusable silicone will save you some cash), butcher's paper/wax paper, cheese paper..that sort of thing. You can even get a huge roll of brown paper super cheap online and cut it to size all at once
Yum! I'm excited about my kids new schools because EVERY kid in this county gets free breakfast and lunch, no questions asked and they offer healthy meals so I don't feel bad about it at all! ❤
How crazy is it that I have a freshman named Haylee on the volleyball team as well?! She’s gone from 6:45am-5 on practice days (2:15-5 practice) or until who knows when on game nights. One away game she didn’t get home until 10pm. Crazy. Thanks for doing this collab with me!!!! His face when you asked if he wanted a Spider-Man lunchbox 😂😂 great collab!!!! Thank you again!!!
LOL! I thought that was so funny too! My Hailey has her first volleyball games tonight so we won't see her until after 8:30!!! 8am - 8:30pm?? What a long day for those kids!
Stistema (I think that is the brand) has a great all in one plastic container that might work well. It has a compartment for a sandwich on one side that closes and then the other side has two areas then the whole thing folds in half to snap together. I bought it at Walmart.
I bought amazon reusable washable bags. It’s a lot of rinsing our daily but it totally eliminated are plastic bag Usage. I only have one box for when people come over and I don’t want to give them a nice silicone ones. But they really are amazing. I bought like a 10 pack of Amazon for 19 bucks. Normally I buy a giant one for Costco for about 19 box of Ziploc’s about every three to six months. So it saved a lot of money.
I'm a pretty big fan of chickpeas in soup and I remember trying to make some of coconut milk a while ago but the dried ones have never been a big thing for me
When do Your childrens go back to school how old is your childrens what grade in school how long do day stay at school after school you need TO check there lunch box any trash in there any leftover food you can put his sandwich in a sandwich bags so he can put in his lunch box from there lunch he this not know what kind of lunch box he have for school
How many kids do You have in school how old is the girls need to do part 2 video how to make there lunch for school and the boys she play any sports after school after school need to check there lunch box any leftover food and her snack and the drink
I understand using the Walmart bags. I used to do that in high school, too because I hated a lunch box. But maybe but a cheap reusable bag or tote bag? It could fit in a backpack or be as easy to carry and better than throwing away plastic bags.
Sometimes I use small Tupperware inside a bigger Tupperware so things don’t get wet. Even the kind with compartments get wet, and I use the real deal Tupperware so I found putting the smaller inside works best.
Instead of plastic baggies, you could always use either wax paper folded all around it, or cling wrap? Wax paper is what people used before plastic baggies were ever invented!! & Wax paper is what that paper wrapped around MOST fast food 🍔🌮🍔🌭🥪🌯🍔🌮🍳🍗 comes wrapped in these days!! (It just often just has printing on it that advertises what fast food restaurant you got it from)
I use to take lunch box during my school years..way healthier n yummy n can save a lot n no need to que at the cafe(20min break to eat is too hard) My fav meal vary from assorted fritters, sandwiches, beef pies , fried noodles & fried rice. All in tupperware & My mum was a working mom. Ha ha nowadays even my nephews asking me to pack them lunch box when i'm around. Cute. Btw bfast n lunch box will b the same. Easy stuff
I use Planet box for my husband and he loves it! He even gets compliments. It's pricey but very well made. I don't know that I would trust kids but maybe your husband? As for the kids - we use to use - just the bento boxes and a lunch box make to fit them. Your kids are adorable!
Yummboxes are expensive, but they don't leak, the compartments are leakproof and they are durable. We've had ours for 4 years, packing lunches every day.
We use a split compartment Tupperware for our kids lunches. Here is the link to what I get. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HUKL0C4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
My daughter eats the same ammount of food as your daughter except she's 5. And she's a thin girl. Not an athlete (yet) either. To me your kids are small eaters. No wonder I spend so much on groceries 😆 love your channel!!
Love the striped/flowered top! My lunch packing is similar, slightly different for each kid. I make a big pot of soup on the weekend for hubby to take to work for the week and just pack extras each day!
Good job. A lot of parents over pack for their kids. People can usually only eat as much food as the size of their fist. Being that kids are smaller, they eat less good job.
And you can find real Tupperware a lot at thirft shops and Tupperware will replace broken lids and items usually Soo ivest it's worth the money saved in the longer.run!
Can these children sit still in school? This is too much sugar. I know you can not afford a lot but you need to do better for these kids. I'm not trying to be mean but please stop giving them so much sugar. All these kids needs is a water a sandwich with some meat on n it and maybe a small baggy of pretzels or some nuts and a fruit. These children are not eating healthy.
Fab fit has containers that seperates .. foods for my kids i took the better route i used sauce cups from stores that came from various places like subway those small containers i put pickles or sauce in it .. then i used the snap and lock containers for sandwhiches.. if larger like vegetables they have snap and lock containers at walmart all fits in a lunch box
Go watch Kim from "TheWads" she has some neat lunch containers. They are all in one and she said she linked them. They are non spill and separated areas.
Systema containers last years! As far as completely LEAK PROOF bentos I would look into the brand YumBox. I've seen people pour applesauce in one compartment and bread right next to that with no problems. You can find different size YumBoxes for the whole family. I think your lunches are great!😊
So I know people have complained about this...that's NOT my intent: Looking at Dave's lunch. I can see I WAY over eat and can really see why I'm heavy. I definitely need to get a handle on my health. Thanks for the inspiration!!
You should do a video on if you can make the school lunch cheaper. Find out what the school is serving and make it on a budget. Which is cheaper? Buying lunch or taking lunch?
Hey I just started watching your channel. I don’t know if you’ve figured it out yet but just in case I’ll tell you what I use for my kiddo. I pack her lunch everyday. I’m really big into bento box lunches. I have several lunches boxes/bags. So to keep everything from touching I use silicone cupcake/muffin liners. They have several different sizes and shapes. It’s pretty fun and colorful. My kiddo really enjoys opening lunch a mess free meal. Lol
Edit: as the week went on I saw the lunches got more like what Id expect haha. I'm in Australia so am unsure. Does this include a recess snack? I wouldn't say a sandwhich and a piece of fruit is a lot of food for a whole day at school. In Australia, starting from the start of school so 5 year olds, we have fruit/veg break where kids eat either fruit of veggies in class at the start of the day. Then they have lunch and then recess. My 5 year old normally eats carrots and cucumber (I give her veggies for fruit/veg break because shes more likely to eat them when she has no other choice, a sandwich/wrap/bagel/leftovers, greek yogurt with fruit and crackers or something similar. Im not saying there is anything wrong with sending what you're sending, I just dont think its a lot of food if its meant to cover all day.
Protein suggestion for lunch boxes. Sliced ham and cheese rollup, chicken legs, Turkey lunch meat rolled around a cheese stick, ground beef mixed with salsa and Sr. Cream include corn chips for dipping, chopped leftover chicken,grated cheese wrapped in tortilla. Your lunches are a little heavy on sugar and grains. Don't save all the good stuff only for dinner.
Fab fit has good containers .. I get the condiment cups with lids at Qt gas station I get 6 at a time. U can put the mayonaise from home in there or mustard anything really or pickles ..i how ever always used the containers that locked on each side .. it holds out moisture and from getting wet its also cheaper to buy a block of cheese and slice it
I use the Tupperware (the actual brand ones) boxes with sections that have divisors. They are a little more expensive although they do go on sale about once a year. They have a life time guarantee but I’ve never had to replace them. They have been going strong for years and years.
I homeschool my 4 kids, I cant even pee for the last 13 years I cant imagine going until 7 before seeing my kids, I would miss them way way way to much. This is the time I am suppose to spend with them and cultivate relationships, they can do #all the things when they are older, right now they are mine. They literally only have like 5 more summers with me before my first is gone, that makes me so sad.
"when do they go on sale?" haha teaching him right mom!
I love how your son asked when lunchboxes go on sale next when you asked him if he wants one. You are teaching your children good money habits which will carry them through life. Did I hear right when you said "home made canned pears"? you actually have found time in your busy life to do some home canning?
I’m 21 and have no kids but for some reason I watch every single one of your videos hahaha
Saaaaame
I'm 29, no kids, and can't get enough! Lol
Also consider getting multilayered bento boxes for Hailey. She might need 1 for school lunch and 1 for after school.
Invest in reusable plastic bags! I found some cute ones for $5 at home goods. They come in a set with 2 sandwich bags and 2 snack bags. You just wash them and let them dry and re use them.
You could always cut the sandwiches and the fruit so they would fit better in the containers you had.
Omg Dave got the Chewy bar that Andrew wanted!
My husband and I found meal prep containers at Wal-Mart on clearance for $3.50 for a 5 pack we bought 2 packs (this was back in June) wish we would have gotten more. They are so convenient for lunches. Or bento boxes are nice too.
If you are able, sams club sells "take out" containers which are reusable and ive found are perfect for meal prep! Its a pack of 25 for under 10$!
I ADORE Ryan behind you making faces and showing how strong he is!! Lol TOO CUTE!
Ryan looks SO much like his dad. So cute! 😊
Edit: I’m scared to see what the lunch boxes will look like once you got three athlete teen boys in the family. 😱😂
Hailey looks just like her dad too.
"It's a granola bar, covered in peanut butter, dipped in chocolate " - yep, and it's sold next to other types of bars, not with the candy lol
Look up sistema bento box to go. We bought on for my daughter's lunch box. It works great. And nothing leaks.
I'm just gonna say what everyone is thinking: You look like Britney Spears.
Oh wow, so clever she does!
Caedydid and JewelvidsYT1 no she doesn’t
I was thinking the same thing! There’s some moments she looks exactly like her with hair up.
OMG yes....☆☆☆☆ I ws thinking dat2
OMG yes I ws thinking dat 2 ☆☆☆
Agree with everyone who said the Sistema containers are great! There was an Ibotta rebate with them a couple weeks ago, and I got several for 99cents each:) I was hoping the rebate would reset so I could pick up a couple more. Thanks for all your awesome videos Christine... love seeing your family! You guys are so sweet and funny 😁
You can put the pastries in cupcake cups (reusable silicone will save you some cash), butcher's paper/wax paper, cheese paper..that sort of thing. You can even get a huge roll of brown paper super cheap online and cut it to size all at once
One east switch is waxed paper for wrapping instead of plastic.
Wow that’s so little food for lunch . The kids in india eat twice the amount of food your kids eat . Not all kids but quite a few I must say
Yum! I'm excited about my kids new schools because EVERY kid in this county gets free breakfast and lunch, no questions asked and they offer healthy meals so I don't feel bad about it at all! ❤
That's amazing!!!
Your youngest is adorable! I love to see his little sweet face pop up behind you. Reminds me of my little men.
How crazy is it that I have a freshman named Haylee on the volleyball team as well?! She’s gone from 6:45am-5 on practice days (2:15-5 practice) or until who knows when on game nights. One away game she didn’t get home until 10pm. Crazy. Thanks for doing this collab with me!!!! His face when you asked if he wanted a Spider-Man lunchbox 😂😂 great collab!!!! Thank you again!!!
LOL! I thought that was so funny too! My Hailey has her first volleyball games tonight so we won't see her until after 8:30!!! 8am - 8:30pm?? What a long day for those kids!
Also, yeah Andrew's face on the spiderman lunch box, I was dying!
With the exception of food, I rarely buy anything full price! Way to go that your son is thinking that way also. I love it!
Stistema (I think that is the brand) has a great all in one plastic container that might work well. It has a compartment for a sandwich on one side that closes and then the other side has two areas then the whole thing folds in half to snap together. I bought it at Walmart.
Yes, great container!
I struggle with lunches for my husband, so I enjoyed this video!
Love this video!! Great ideas for frugal lunches for kids and adults. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love this!!! I am a frugal Mom and pack school lunches 5 days a week! I would love to see more of these! Thanks for your inspiration!
I'm so glad you liked it!
I bought amazon reusable washable bags. It’s a lot of rinsing our daily but it totally eliminated are plastic bag Usage. I only have one box for when people come over and I don’t want to give them a nice silicone ones. But they really are amazing. I bought like a 10 pack of Amazon for 19 bucks. Normally I buy a giant one for Costco for about 19 box of Ziploc’s about every three to six months. So it saved a lot of money.
Look up
Sistema to go on amazon. You can get sandwhich and other items in the same box
I'm a pretty big fan of chickpeas in soup and I remember trying to make some of coconut milk a while ago but the dried ones have never been a big thing for me
When do Your childrens go back to school how old is your childrens what grade in school how long do day stay at school after school you need TO check there lunch box any trash in there any leftover food you can put his sandwich in a sandwich bags so he can put in his lunch box from there lunch he this not know what kind of lunch box he have for school
How many kids do You have in school how old is the girls need to do part 2 video how to make there lunch for school and the boys she play any sports after school after school need to check there lunch box any leftover food and her snack and the drink
Thanks for sharing! Love to see this, I am just so curious about what people eat and buy, like your food hauls. Love from Johanne, Norway 💕
I understand using the Walmart bags. I used to do that in high school, too because I hated a lunch box. But maybe but a cheap reusable bag or tote bag? It could fit in a backpack or be as easy to carry and better than throwing away plastic bags.
If stuff won't fit in tubs just wrap it in tin foil then you can stick it in the recycling after!
Sometimes I use small Tupperware inside a bigger Tupperware so things don’t get wet. Even the kind with compartments get wet, and I use the real deal Tupperware so I found putting the smaller inside works best.
I love the ziploc 3 divided containers or the sistemo divided containers. They work great and are worth investing in
I love these vids. I need to get a life.
Instead of plastic baggies, you could always use either wax paper folded all around it, or cling wrap?
Wax paper is what people used before plastic baggies were ever invented!!
& Wax paper is what that paper wrapped around MOST fast food 🍔🌮🍔🌭🥪🌯🍔🌮🍳🍗 comes wrapped in these days!! (It just often just has printing on it that advertises what fast food restaurant you got it from)
Cut the sandwich i half, so you can turn it :)
Of course! I can't believe I'm so slow in the mornings!
I use to take lunch box during my school years..way healthier n yummy n can save a lot n no need to que at the cafe(20min break to eat is too hard) My fav meal vary from assorted fritters, sandwiches, beef pies , fried noodles & fried rice. All in tupperware & My mum was a working mom. Ha ha nowadays even my nephews asking me to pack them lunch box when i'm around. Cute. Btw bfast n lunch box will b the same. Easy stuff
I use Planet box for my husband and he loves it! He even gets compliments. It's pricey but very well made. I don't know that I would trust kids but maybe your husband? As for the kids - we use to use - just the bento boxes and a lunch box make to fit them. Your kids are adorable!
I can’t believe you said your kids eat a lot of food . A bagel and cheese cheese for lunch is a Birds meal lol
Yummboxes are expensive, but they don't leak, the compartments are leakproof and they are durable. We've had ours for 4 years, packing lunches every day.
How do you keep the lunch boxes/bags cold for the refrigerated items like yogurt and meat sandwiches?
We use a split compartment Tupperware for our kids lunches. Here is the link to what I get.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HUKL0C4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Don’t they ever drink milk or have dairy?? Just wondering how they get dairy nutrition (including calcium & vitamin D.)
My daughter eats the same ammount of food as your daughter except she's 5. And she's a thin girl. Not an athlete (yet) either. To me your kids are small eaters. No wonder I spend so much on groceries 😆 love your channel!!
Love the striped/flowered top! My lunch packing is similar, slightly different for each kid. I make a big pot of soup on the weekend for hubby to take to work for the week and just pack extras each day!
Is it shameful that I blow off 20 other available videos in my notifications list to watch a year old Christine video from my recommended list? 😂😂😂
Good job. A lot of parents over pack for their kids. People can usually only eat as much food as the size of their fist. Being that kids are smaller, they eat less good job.
And you can find real Tupperware a lot at thirft shops and Tupperware will replace broken lids and items usually Soo ivest it's worth the money saved in the longer.run!
You need to go checkout Bunches of Lunches, for lunchbox testing, and solutions for your problem.
Always enjoy your videos
OMG Your Kids are sooo cute ! God Bless your family :)
Great lunch ideas! We use goodbyn or sistema containers. It keeps their food separate and only two pieces to wash.
Can these children sit still in school? This is too much sugar. I know you can not afford a lot but you need to do better for these kids. I'm not trying to be mean but please stop giving them so much sugar. All these kids needs is a water a sandwich with some meat on n it and maybe a small baggy of pretzels or some nuts and a fruit. These children are not eating healthy.
Fab fit has containers that seperates .. foods for my kids i took the better route i used sauce cups from stores that came from various places like subway those small containers i put pickles or sauce in it .. then i used the snap and lock containers for sandwhiches.. if larger like vegetables they have snap and lock containers at walmart all fits in a lunch box
Peanut butter one.....boy after my own heart! Loved it! Yummy lunches! Thank you! :D
Invest in the real Tupperware and juice boxes waste of money send a reusable water bottle with juice
you could get reusable sandwich and snack bags so it doesn’t take up much room while also not wasting plastic
The schools in our province are all nut-free. No PB sandwiches allowed!
I’m surprised your daughter doesn’t want a lunch bag. I have 3. To me it’s another accessory 😂
Between her overflowing backpack and volleyball bag, she doesn't want another thing to carry! :)
Sistema has some very very large lunch pack, there is with or without seperately rooms
Always need help packing lunches for the kids as well as my husband. Thanks so much Christine I really appreciate you😊
I love Tiffanie and her family and I follow both of your channels.
That's alot of sugar for anyone with add or ADHD just a heads up.
That was fun! I like that it’s not the same thing everyday. And Ryan is so cute!
Go watch Kim from "TheWads" she has some neat lunch containers. They are all in one and she said she linked them. They are non spill and separated areas.
Oh I love her! I will check it out.
Love it! I learned a lot about cute lunchboxes from the family fudge!
Systema containers last years! As far as completely LEAK PROOF bentos I would look into the brand YumBox. I've seen people pour applesauce in one compartment and bread right next to that with no problems. You can find different size YumBoxes for the whole family. I think your lunches are great!😊
I do have one systema container and I LOVE it. I'll look up the YumBox one, thank you!
Along with your channel, I adore large family love!!
The lunches looked incredible 💗
When you pack they lunch’s you should do a after what they ate
Get the Ziploc 3 section containers, keeps the 3 foods in it separate. We love them!
Two word. Bento box. They can be a bit pricy but soooo nice
Cut the Nutella in half and slightly overlap it
Try using wax paper instead of bags
Omgosh your children are so cute
Your youngest son look like your twin
I loved your video! Do this again!
Thank you! You are so nice!
So I know people have complained about this...that's NOT my intent:
Looking at Dave's lunch. I can see I WAY over eat and can really see why I'm heavy. I definitely need to get a handle on my health.
Thanks for the inspiration!!
You have the sweetest family.
You good Christine !...
I absolutely love your content!!!!
You should do a video on if you can make the school lunch cheaper. Find out what the school is serving and make it on a budget. Which is cheaper? Buying lunch or taking lunch?
Great idea!
Hey I just started watching your channel. I don’t know if you’ve figured it out yet but just in case I’ll tell you what I use for my kiddo. I pack her lunch everyday. I’m really big into bento box lunches. I have several lunches boxes/bags. So to keep everything from touching I use silicone cupcake/muffin liners. They have several different sizes and shapes. It’s pretty fun and colorful. My kiddo really enjoys opening lunch a mess free meal. Lol
i always love your videos
Your kids are so cute
Love your videos !! Keep em coming!!
Edit: as the week went on I saw the lunches got more like what Id expect haha.
I'm in Australia so am unsure. Does this include a recess snack? I wouldn't say a sandwhich and a piece of fruit is a lot of food for a whole day at school.
In Australia, starting from the start of school so 5 year olds, we have fruit/veg break where kids eat either fruit of veggies in class at the start of the day. Then they have lunch and then recess.
My 5 year old normally eats carrots and cucumber (I give her veggies for fruit/veg break because shes more likely to eat them when she has no other choice, a sandwich/wrap/bagel/leftovers, greek yogurt with fruit and crackers or something similar.
Im not saying there is anything wrong with sending what you're sending, I just dont think its a lot of food if its meant to cover all day.
Protein suggestion for lunch boxes. Sliced ham and cheese rollup, chicken legs, Turkey lunch meat rolled around a cheese stick, ground beef mixed with salsa and Sr. Cream include corn chips for dipping, chopped leftover chicken,grated cheese wrapped in tortilla. Your lunches are a little heavy on sugar and grains. Don't save all the good stuff only for dinner.
Check out Jennifer at The Family Fudge. She has epic lunch videos.
Fab fit has good containers .. I get the condiment cups with lids at Qt gas station I get 6 at a time. U can put the mayonaise from home in there or mustard anything really or pickles ..i how ever always used the containers that locked on each side .. it holds out moisture and from getting wet its also cheaper to buy a block of cheese and slice it
I knew tiffanie (simple wife simple life) long before her youtube years. Shes absolutely amazing! And so smart!
*So glad to collab with you again, Christine! ❤️*
I love seeing how big your kids are getting! It goes so fast!
I use the Tupperware (the actual brand ones) boxes with sections that have divisors. They are a little more expensive although they do go on sale about once a year. They have a life time guarantee but I’ve never had to replace them. They have been going strong for years and years.
Like your shirt!
I homeschool my 4 kids, I cant even pee for the last 13 years I cant imagine going until 7 before seeing my kids, I would miss them way way way to much. This is the time I am suppose to spend with them and cultivate relationships, they can do #all the things when they are older, right now they are mine. They literally only have like 5 more summers with me before my first is gone, that makes me so sad.
hey! I love your videos and energy... keep it up! xoxo from Argentina!!👍
I like this video
Cut the sandwich so it will fit, or as said, bag it and put other stuff in the compartments. Stopped listening at this point.