Back-To-School Prep With Box Tops for Education

 

Before we know it we will be back in the swing of things and sending at 1st grader and a 3rd grader to school every morning.  How is that possible?  Back-To-School season always brings back great memories for me as a child.  I loved that new start, the new school supplies, the new school clothes and the thought of getting to see my friends every day. 

Now that I am a mom and I am still super excited for this season, not just because I really love the structure of our school year schedule but also because I love that back-to-school prep!! One of the first things we do as a family during this Back-To-School season is go to the store to get new school supplies and school clothes.  That includes the kids new backpacks and lunchboxes.  

Now, I do let the kids pick one day a week to eat hot lunch at school but pack a cold lunch for them the other days of the week.  So, as much as I love going shopping for new school clothes one of the most exciting parts of back-to-school shopping for the kids is picking out their new lunchbox for the year.  Why?  Because my kids love their lunches!!  Most important subject in school I guess!  HA!  

Once we have the lunchboxes purchased and ready for the first day of school you better believe that both Jude and Teagan are itching to know what kind of lunches this not so supermom is providing them for the school year.  When I am shopping for our groceries, including the items for easy school lunches I head to Sam’s Club..  Sam’s Club is a great place to find our favorite items at a great price and be stocked up and ready for the busy back-to-school season.  

Not only does Sam’s Club make shopping for back-to-school lunches easy but they have a number of General Mills and Nestle™ products that are apart of an exclusive Box Tops for Education offer only at Sam’s Club.  Buy 1 Earn 12 Box Tops exclusively at Sam’s Club!! I don’t know about you but we are a family that loves to seek out our Box Tops for Education! 

Thinking outside the normal sandwiches and lunchable items is important for parents.  Think about it, do you want to eat the same sandwich every day?  No thank you!  We need variety in our lunches and so do the kids.  That being said, we do have a few items that are not sandwiches but have become a normal rotation in Jude and Teagan’s lunchboxes.  

Totinos Pepperoni Pizza Rolls!  YUM!  Having the Totinos Pepperoni Pizza Rolls 160ct package on hand is great.  Not only for lunches but awesome for those weekends at home too.  Make sure you pick up a thermos when you go back-to-school shopping so you can add this great option to your child’s lunchbox.  

Breakfast for lunch?  Absolutely!  By simply using a thermos for milk and sending the kid’s favorite breakfast cereal in their lunchbox they can enjoy a yummy bowl (or thermos) of Cinnamon Toast Crunch!  Again, Sam’s Club has an amazing deal with a box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch 49.5 ounces that will keep the kids satisfied and excited for lunchtime! 

Keep those kids hydrated with Nestle™ Pure Life Water Bottles.  I grew up drinking milk every lunchtime but to be honest, sometimes water is just the better option for some kids.  By keeping Nestle™ Pure Life Water Bottles on hand we can easily throw a bottle into their lunchboxes.  It is a great option for field trips too. 

Snacks, ALL THE SNACKS!!  I make sure to pack the kids a main item for their lunchbox but also include a few snack items for them to enjoy during recess or lunchtime.  A favorite of mine (YUM) and the kids is the Mott’s Fruit Shapes snacks.  I love that they are made with Real Fruit and Veggie juice and super convenient for any event or meal time.  Also, any of the Nature Valley bars and snacks from General Mills are a hit in our family.  Thankfully Sam’s Club always has a great selection of our favorites and we love that the Box Tops for Education are on those items as well.