Twenty-Eight. Vingt-Huit. Veintiocho. No matter how you say or spell it, it’s a beautiful number.
It’s the number of lunches I have left to make in the 2015-2016 school year. It’s the number of times I’ll hover over the kitchen counter, cutting a red apple for the kid who doesn’t like green grapes and peeling an orange for the kid who doesn’t like brown pears (this makes more sense if I draw you a directional diagram). It’s the number of times I’ll hear sounds of protest from both kids as I pack what I thought was their favourite food… only to find out it was their favourite food *last week*.
I’m done.
Thankfully, I have two saving graces. The first is the fact that the end of the school year is around the corner. The second is Schneiders Simply Lunch.
Now you may not have pegged me for a lunch kit kind of mom. Truthfully, even I didn’t know I was a lunch kit kind of mom, until I was recently introduced to NEW Schneiders Simply Lunch.
First and foremost, let’s talk about why my kids love them. They offer tasty choices with flavours that are familiar to small palates: the Ham & Cheese lunch kit includes smoked ham slices, Colby cheese, wheat crackers and chocolate chip cookies; the Turkey & Cheese lunch kit includes smoked turkey slices, Colby cheese, wheat crackers and chocolate bear cookies. The kits are well portioned for smaller appetites and of course, giving a child the chance to “play” with their food always ups the enjoyment factor.
Now, why do moms love them? The new kits are made with real cheese and no nitrates or preservatives added. In terms of lunch kits, Simply Lunch is one of the healthier options on the market! And if we’re being totally real here, from time to time, I need a break from the monotony of making school lunches, and my kids should enjoy a lunch they’re simply happy to eat. Since discovering the kits about a month ago, they now have appeared in both Ryder and Reid’s lunch boxes on Thursdays.
(Why Thursdays? It’s the day after Wednesday, which is Pizza Day. So technically, I get two days off mid-week. I know, I’m a genius.)
Can you keep a secret? I officially LOVE Simply Lunch kits… for my own selfish consumption. They’re the perfect 3pm snack! The kit has my preferred balance of salty and sweet, and, paired with some fresh fruit and a glass of milk, it’s actually a great way to ward off more unhealthy cravings like chips, candy or chocolate.
Of course, I always save the cookies for my little guy to enjoy… anything to see him smile :)
NEW Schneiders Simply Lunch kits are now available at your local grocery store. If, like me, you’re in the home stretch of school lunches and are looking for some relief, give them a try! I know your kids will love them, and I have a feeling you’ll love them, too.
For more information, connect with Schneiders on Facebook or Twitter. You can also enter to win a bundle of five (5) FREE Schneiders Simply Lunch product coupons! Simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck!
I have not so this is great THank You
Yes i have. They are great time savers and my son enjoyed them as a treat for school lunch.
my son loves these lunch kits. I’ve tried them as well and they taste pretty good
No, I have never tried a lunch kit.
I have used them for my grandsons lunch.
I have, and my son loves them! He enjoys being able to touch everything and do it himself, and these are more of a snack for him now that his full lunch. Thank you for the chance to win!
I have given them to my son for lunch to take to school and he loves them!
I haven’t tried a lunch kit, but I’ve always been curious.
I’ve never tried the lunch kits but the kiddos have!
I have tried the ham and cheese one and my son loves these lunch kits!
Yes I have. Lunchables has always been a big hit.
I have tried lunch kits! My children and now my grandchildren. This is great!
I have tried them and they are great! I like the healthy messaging on these. :)
Hi Lena , I love your writing .. But please don’t feed this to your kids..close to 25 percent sodium and fat ! They don’t need this. Our tax dollars go towards R n D for keeping children healthy. If we feed these to our kids, we are wasting our own hard earned money.
my son loves them the turkey the most
I have try some a few year ago, and they were great.
Yes, I have tried them and think they are a great alternative to sandwiches. It gives a great variety
Yes, my son loves them, and he likes to buy them to take camping too.
ages ago! time to try them again i think!
No I haven’t tried this yet but I would love to!
Yes,I have,,your never too old for lunch kits,,yummy!
Myself no I have not, but I have bought them for my granddaughter
Occasionally we will pick these up, their more like a treat.
Absolutely and I love them!
Not yet.
I have and I love them!
Yes I have. The hubby and I split one as a snack last night
I have tried lunchables they are quite good
I have tried it. Makes for a perfect snack.
No, I haven’t tried this yet but my granddaughter would love it!
Yes, I have, but I wanted a more natural option. I can’t wait to try this one!
I have tried a lunch kit before. My boys love them.
I have always been a little leary of their sodium content to try them, but my grandson gets them occasionally from mom and dad.
Yes, I have tried lunch kits. They’re a great idea.
I haven’t as I don’t like all the yucky stuff in them usually – but I would give these a try in a pinch! :) I like the positive changes!
Yes they are a fast lunch on the go
I have tried them and they are great when we are on the go.
I have not tried the kits. My grandchildren do take them occasionally for lunch.
Yes we’ve tried lunch kits, but not these particular ones. Thanks for the chance.
My grandson loves these kind of lunch kits and i have enjoyed them myself on occasion
Both my grandkids take them to school once or twice a week. I’ve tried them occasionally.
I have never tried a lunch kit myself
We have tried lunch kits for school but not this particular brand, but we’d really love to!
I’ve tried them before. They are convenient. I like that these ones have better ingredients too.
I have never tried a lunch kit, but would love to.
My daughter loved lunch kits and occasionally I’d enjoy one myself. She still enjoys them once in a while (and she’s an adult)
I haven’t tried them yet.
Yes I have tried them. They are quick and convenient
Yes we have . My little ones and I love the lunch kits . Great for when you are on the go and of course school days
My kids had their first one last week. They loved it.
I have tried a lunch kit before but not this particular kind.
my daughter likes them for special days at school like field trips ect..
My daughter loves them I haven’t tried them yet
We have tried other lunch kits in the past but my kids are picky so we don’t buy very often.
I just recently got a couple for my three girls and they consider them a big treat!
I haven’t tried lunch kits yet, but my kids have them for lunch, every once in a while.
I haven’t tried them but they always look like fun!
I have tried a lunch kit.
Ive tried lunch kits before. Theyre easy to toss in lunches
We enjoy lunch kits now and then, but we don’t buy them regularly. We find that they are not always as filling as we need them to be.
We have tried a lunch kit. The kids love them and they are so easy to put together in the mornings before sending the kids to school!
Yes, have a while ago now though . My toddler is more of age appropriate now
Of course, we have tried many lunch kits!
I have tried them a very long time ago, but not lately
I have tried them, but my grandchildren take them often to school.
I have tried them.
Bought one to try and my son loves it and want to buy more, this will definitely be in his lunch box. Thanks for the info
I have tried lunch kits before.
Yes, we have tried a lunch kit before
Yes we have. My kids love them
My youngest (Lizzy Loomer) is now an adult and she loves Schneider Lunch Kits – handy to toss in her crafting bag on her way to craft shows with her Over the Rainbow Loom Creations. Plus the trays are great for sorting her loom bands!
I have tried a lunch kit for my grandchildren’s lunches when I looked after them. They liked them and there were no leftovers that came home from school like there is with their usual lunches.
No I haven’t tried a lunch kit yet.
yes a couple weeks ago
we havent yet but looking forward to trying them out
Yes I have tried a lunch kit and I love them! My fave is the bologna and cheese one! :o)
I have not yet tried, but would want to!
Used the lunch kits for my kids and for my own lunch at work. Convenient and delicious.
I use them for my own lunch on occasion – these are great for senior’s lunch too
I used to eat them all the time. It’s been a while
Never tried anything like this for my child, ingredients used to scare me but these seem so much better!
I have in the past! The kids love kits.
Yes, I’ve tried a lunch kit before.
The kids love them and in fact we all like the lunchables.They make a great snack.
I have. last week in fact.
I want to try this
My grandkids loves these lunch kits. I’ve tried them as well and they taste pretty good we buy them often and have taken then camping and to the beach.