Class may be back in session, but we’re not ready to fall back into routine just yet. To help ease in to the demanding fall schedule, we thought we’d focus on one of the more challenging aspects of a jam-packed and on-the-go agenda: lunches. Do leftovers, quick pre-packaged lunches, or healthy, but taste-less meals mean anything to you? We thought so.  How about a lunch that is easy to do, healthy, AND will leave you and your kids wanting more, for a change?! It’s so easy to get repetitive and run out of ideas for this kind of daily task, so we’ve got one more set of recipes to add to your repertoire and to keep the whole family happily munching away when the clock strikes noon.

This week, blogger, recipe developer, and (have we mentioned?) school teacher Allison Sklar is back, not only in the classroom, but also to give us a lesson on lunchtime that will satisfy parents and kids alike. She’s got an exciting back-to-school lunch planned that will be a hit in the lunchroom at school and at the office. She will guide you through delicious recipes like a Fig and Cheese Wrap with Sumac, Crunchy Kale Chips, and Pumpkin Spice Granola that are worth the effort. With a tasty and filling main, a crispy snack (that are veggies in disguise) and a homemade granola to get you through the afternoon, your lunchtime woes will be left in the past–just like last semesters’ grumpy teacher. Kill two birds with one stone by making yourself and your kids a killer lunch for the beginning of the school year that is nutritious, delicious and well thought out.

Not only do we have a unique and tasty lunch to add to your selection, but we also have the perfect lunch bag for every day of the week! The Nelly Lunch Bag is available in two colours, green and red, and comes equipped with a bento box, perfect for your picky eater or to simply keep your mouth-watering creations organized. Plus, a knife, spoon, and fork are already in the bag, so you’ll never worry about forgetting to add them in again!

Don’t let the back-to-school blues get the best of you. Try our fun, nutritious, and easy recipes for an A+ lunchbox!

Here to help make your everyday routine a little easier,

Allison Sklar is a Montreal native who started her blog in 2009. Allison is an advocate of plant-based diets, and she eats a mostly vegan diet at home, but she does not like to label herself. For instance, from time to time, you may catch her enjoying some sustainably sourced fish, as she did last summer in New Orleans. You may also see her occasionally drizzling some fair trade honey into her green tea. Call her a flexatarian, a pescetarian, a confused omnivore, whatever—she eats what she enjoys, and she encourages you to do the same. Allison creates the majority of her own recipes, unless otherwise stated. She is inspired by friends, family, and of course, whatever’s in her fridge. For more of Allison’s recipes, visit her blog!

To start your day off on the right foot, pour yourself a nice hot cup of coffee or tea in our Polka Dot Mugs and don’t forget to save some for the road. Your hot drink can easily be transported in our handy boardroom travel mug – we guarantee that it will keep your coffee piping hot all morning long. So, no more wasting time in those long drive-through lines (and we all know what that means, more time to sleep)! More sleep leads to a more productive work or school day.

Another way to be more efficient is to make your lunch instead of buying; not only is it healthier, but it also saves you money.  Mornings can be quite rushed so prepare your lunch the night before to avoid the stress. In order to pack a proper lunch, you have to have the right containers. To bring sandwiches, pasta, or even leftovers, our Fraîche lunch containers are perfect. Not only does the glass construction allow you to see the contents of your lunch, but it is also oven, microwave and dishwasher safe!

If you want to bring a salad but are too afraid of leaky dressing and soggy lettuce, look no further, we have the ultimate solution. Our Fuel Salad container has a separate compartment for your favorite salad dressing. The snap lock lid even features an ice pack that clips to the underside and keeps your salad fresh and cool. You’ll get crisp and delicious lettuce every time!

Don’t want too many containers to worry about? Our Think Kitchen Bento Box is the ideal lunch box that allows you to be compact as nothing extra is needed. It features 4 different sized compartments; great for fitting both your snacks and lunch. The compartments are also removable and can be adjusted for your convenience. This handy Bento Box even comes equipped with a spoon and fork.

Don’t just carry your lunch in a breakable, environmentally harmful plastic bag; carry it in style in our adorably designed lunch bags. Our better living Paris Lunch bag brings Paris to you. It features a comfortable to hold handle with an interior aluminum layer to keep your lunch at the perfect temperature. If Paris isn’t for you, we also have a Tartan style. Both come in a zipped hand bag and a flip style to match your needs.

Going Away?

Is this your first year away at school? There’s a lot to think about when leaving home, but we’re here to make the transition a little bit easier. Take a look at our past post about setting up your first kitchen for some tips.