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Trader Joe's Fall Snacks & Treats Reviewed
Trader Joe's Fall Snacks & Treats Reviewed
Trader Joe's Fall Snacks & Treats Reviewed: What's Worth Adding to Your Cart Fall at Trader Joe's is its own kind of event. The pumpkin spice vibes arrive in full... Read more...
The Perfect Fall Treat
The Perfect Fall Treat
Pumpkin Swirl Brownie Bars Recipe by Chloe Grubb Part brownie, part pumpkin bar, and exactly the kind of fall treat we want tucked into a lunchbox. These Pumpkin Brownie Bars... Read more...
How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Puree
How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Puree
How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Purée We know “make it from scratch” isn’t always realistic, especially when you’re packing lunches, managing schedules, and just trying to get dinner on the... Read more...
Parenthood Unpacked: Back to School Edition
Parenthood Unpacked: Back to School Edition
Parenthood Unpacked: Back to School Edition Welcome back to Parenthood Unpacked . If you're new here, hi! I'm Casey, a parent and part of the PlanetBox team. Parenthood Unpacked is... Read more...
Small Ways to Make Lunch More Fun
Small Ways to Make Lunch More Fun
Easy Ways to Make Lunch More Fun We eat with our eyes first. It's true for adults at a nice restaurant and it's just as true for a seven-year-old opening... Read more...
Add a Little Love to Lunch: Free Printable Lunch Notes
Add a Little Love to Lunch: Free Printable Lunch Notes
Lunch notes add a little love to their school day. Download our free printable collection for easy lunch box surprises. Read more...
10 Ways to Save Money on School Lunches
10 Ways to Save Money on School Lunches
10 Ways to Save Money on School Lunches (Without Sacrificing the Good Stuff) Packing lunch every day can add up fast. But with a few small shifts in how you... Read more...
How to keep lunch cool
How to keep lunch cool
Keeping Lunch Cool + A Colorful Dip Recipe Summer lunches are one thing. But if you've got a kid heading back to school this month, you already know the weather... Read more...
Easy Elote Corn Fritters Recipe
Elote Corn (and Veggie) Fritters with Lime Crema Dipping Sauce
Turn fresh summer corn into crispy veggie fritters with a creamy lime crema perfect for lunch packing. Read more...
Trader Joe's Summer Snacks Reviewed: What's Worth Adding to Your Cart
Trader Joe's Summer Snacks Reviewed: What's Worth Adding to Your Cart
Here at PlanetBox, we love snacks. Especially summer snacks. And when it comes to snacks, you already know where we're headed - Trader Joe's. We did a haul of new... Read more...
Homemade Fruit Leather, Made Easy
Homemade Fruit Leather, Made Easy
Easy Peasy Fruit Leather Last summer on a camping trip, a mom-friend of mine pulled out a container of homemade fruit leather she'd made. Kids and adults alike couldn’t get... Read more...
Strawberry & Feta Summer Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
Strawberry & Feta Summer Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
This bright summer salad is exactly the kind of lunch we want waiting in the office fridge on a busy summer weekday. It’s packed with spring mix, roasted yellow beets,... Read more...
DIY Electrolyte Drink for Hot Summer Days
DIY Electrolyte Drink for Hot Summer Days
Stay hydrated with this easy homemade electrolyte drink made with coconut water, fruit juice, and basil seeds. Perfect for hot summer days. Read more...
The "Choose Your Own Adventure" Pasta Salad
The "Choose Your Own Adventure" Pasta Salad
Finding one lunch everyone will actually eat isn't always easy. That's why we love this customizable pasta salad. Read more...
8 Frozen Arctic Chill Recipes to Keep Summer Lunches Cool
8 Frozen Arctic Chill Recipes to Keep Summer Lunches Cool
Summer lunches deserve something extra refreshing. Whether you're packing for camp, a day at the park, or a backyard adventure, the NEW Arctic Chill Freezable Squeeze Pack makes it easy... Read more...
Quarterly Lunch Planner: Parent & Kid Lunches for the Week Ahead
Quarterly Lunch Planner: Parent & Kid Lunches for the Week Ahead
Packing lunch for your kid can be enough of a challenge. Packing a lunch for you and your kid? Even harder. That's why we created our latest Quarterly Lunch Guide:... Read more...
Crispy Chickpea Grain Bowl with Tahini Dressing Recipe Blog
Crispy Chickpea Grain Bowl with Tahini Dressing
This grain bowl combines fluffy quinoa, roasted vegetables, crispy chickpeas, and a creamy tahini dressing for a lunch that's filling, flavorful, and easy to prep ahead of time. Read more...
Summer Kale & Quinoa Salad with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
Summer Kale & Quinoa Salad with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette
The salad of the summer! We've been making this one on repeat. You've got to try Haley Herridge's Kale & Quinoa Salad features fresh vegetables, feta, pistachios, and a creamy... Read more...
Getting Outside with Voyager
Getting Outside with Voyager
Let’s Get Outside! Voyager packing ideas to keep everyone fueled for adventure. Spring has a way of pulling everyone outdoors, with longer days, more sunshine, and plenty of reasons to... Read more...
Crunchy Fattoush Salad Blog Recipe
Deconstructed Fattoush Salad (Packed for Lunch)
Fattoush is a bright, crunchy Middle Eastern salad with veggies, herbs, toasted pita, and a tangy vinaigrette—perfect for lunch in the Voyager Leakproof Lunch Box. Read more...
Parenthood Unpack April Edition Header
Parenthood Unpacked: April Edition
This month, Casey shares what traveling with a kid actually looked like, how the week after played out, and a few real lunches that got her through it. Read more...
5 leakproof lunch ideas for kids
5 Leakproof Lunch Ideas for Kids
Pack the “messy stuff” with confidence. These 5 easy lunches are designed to stay sealed, separated, and stress-free in the Voyager Leakproof Lunch Box. Read more...
Weeknight Tofu Laab Recipe
From Dinner to Lunch: Weeknight Tofu Laab (Larb) Recipe
Tofu laab is a bright, savory, plant-based twist on the classic. Quick for weeknights and perfect cold, it makes an easy, packable lunch that holds up. Read more...
lucky lunches incoming! Trader joes snacks in a red cart on a green St. Patricks day themed background.
Lucky Lunches
Trader Joe’s St. Patrick’s Day Color-Themed Lunch Boxes+ Shopping List You don’t have to be Irish to have a little fun for St. Patrick’s Day. March can feel long, so... Read more...
Parenthood Unpacked with Casey
Parenthood Unpacked with Casey
Hi, I’m Casey! I’m a parent and part of the PlanetBox team, and I wanted to give you a peek at what life looks like on this side of things. ... Read more...
Quarterly Lunch Guide: Winter Edition
Quarterly Lunch Guide: Winter Edition
Winter marks the halfway point of the school year, and it can feel like it. Dark mornings. Slower starts. A little brain fog all around.Our inaugural quarterly lunch guide is... Read more...
TJ's Valentines Day Treats Worth The Hype
TJ's Valentines Day Treats Worth The Hype
Small Efforts That Mean a Lot to Kids February is a strange month. By the end of January the new year, new me energy has started to wane, and the... Read more...
The Cutest Valentine’s Day Strawberry Cake Bars (Kid-Approved)
The Cutest Valentine’s Day Strawberry Cake Bars (Kid-Approved)
Double Strawberry Mini Cakes Servings: 12 mini-loaf cakes Recipe developed by Chloe Grubb  For Valentine’s Day, we wanted to bake something that was truly PACKED with strawberry flavor. A lot... Read more...
5 Brain-Boosting Lunch Habits
5 Brain-Boosting Lunch Habits
The 5 Brain-Boosting Lunch Habits Every Parent Can Start in January Author: Jess Sharpe, @the.science.mama There was a stretch of time when my son would come home from school exhausted.... Read more...
Protein French Toast for Kids (Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast)
Protein French Toast for Kids (Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast)
Protein-Packed French Toast In collaboration with Fanny Singer and Greta Caruso, the creators of the Green Spoon Substack  French toast is already a week-day favorite in so many homes. This... Read more...
Simple Family Resolutions That Actually Stick
Simple Family Resolutions That Actually Stick
Small habits that make everyday life feel a little easier A new year often brings a natural pause. A chance to reflect, reset, and think about what might make family... Read more...
Three Low Effort Festive Lunches Kids Love
Three Low Effort Festive Lunches Kids Love
Winter lunches call for a little extra fun. When the weather gets chilly and the days get busy, adding a simple theme can bring excitement to lunchtime without adding more... Read more...
Tomato Red Pepper Soup for Kids
Tomato Red Pepper Soup for Kids
A Cozy Winter Recipe That Sneaks In Extra Veggies and Protein Recipe by: Chloe Grubb Winter brings out the cravings for warm, comforting meals, and this tomato red pepper soup... Read more...
3 Easy Thanksgiving Leftover Lunch Ideas
3 Easy Thanksgiving Leftover Lunch Ideas
Turn your Thanksgiving extras into delicious, kid-friendly meals with these easy next-day recipes. Read more...
Blog header image with the text that says: "Festive Fall Fun for the Whole Family".
Festive Fall Fun for the Whole Family
Celebrate the season with easy fall crafts and treats! Read more...
Spook-tacular Snacks They'll Scream For!
Spook-tacular Snacks They'll Scream For!
Whip up some creepy-cute Halloween snacks this year and wow your kids (and all of their friends) when they open their lunch box. Read more...
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars
These Pumpkin Cream Cheese bars hit all the right fall notes; Soft and spiced with a creamy, tangy center and a crunchy oat streusel on top. Read more...
Trader Joe’s Fall Finds and How to Pack Them
Trader Joe’s Fall Finds and How to Pack Them
Trader Joe’s in the fall is a full-on experience. The shelves are stocked with pumpkin everything, cozy snacks, and treats that make even weekday lunches feel special. To help you... Read more...
Collard Green Dolmas Your Kids Will Actually Eat
Collard Green Dolmas Your Kids Will Actually Eat
Recipe by Fanny Singer and Greta Caruso of The Green Spoon Collard Green Dolmas Dolmas are delicious. Dolmas are transportable. Dolmas are great finger food. But while dolmas have deep... Read more...
What are Microplastics?
What are Microplastics?
Microplastics and Everyday Life: What Parents Should Know You’ve probably heard the word microplastics before, but what does it really mean for our everyday lives? These tiny plastic fragments (smaller... Read more...
Pantry-Packed Lunches
Pantry-Packed Lunches
Back-to-school mornings are about to hit hard — and if you’ve ever stood in front of the fridge at 7:12 a.m. wondering what on earth to pack, this one’s for... Read more...
Quick, Easy, and Picky-Eater Friendly: Dinner Ideas That Work
Quick, Easy, and Picky-Eater Friendly: Dinner Ideas That Work
Feeding multiple kids with different tastes? Or just tired of hearing “I don’t like that” after a long day? These build-your-own dinners are total lifesavers. They give kids control over... Read more...
Packable Spam Musubi Wraps
Packable Spam Musubi Wraps
Some lunches are practical. Others are a little bit fun. This one does both. Inspired by the classic Hawaiian snack, the Spam Musubi Wrap brings bold flavor, satisfying texture, and... Read more...
Easy Salmon Spring Rolls
Easy Salmon Spring Rolls
Fresh Spring Rolls with SalmonMakes 6 rolls When it’s too hot to cook (or you’re just not in the mood), these fresh spring rolls are a total win. Light, colorful,... Read more...
Summer Snacks and Lunch Hacks
Summer Snacks and Lunch Hacks
🍉 Snacktivity of the Week: Freezer Kebabs There’s just something magical about making your own frozen treat—and kids love the whole process. Keep them busy now and cool later with... Read more...
Hot Days, Cool Ideas
Hot Days, Cool Ideas
Easy wins, happy kids, and zero glitter clean-up required. 🍿 1. Snacktivity of the Week: Build-Your-Own Trail Mix Dump a variety pantry snacks in bowls and let your kids mix... Read more...
Teaching Kids How to Compost
Teaching Kids How to Compost
Composting is a surprisingly simple, totally rewarding habit you can start right from your child’s lunch box. And it doesn’t have to be overwhelming for kids.  In fact, it’s a... Read more...
Turn Mexican Leftovers into Lunch for a Week
Turn Mexican Leftovers into Lunch for a Week
Cinco de Mayo isn’t just a fun day to celebrate Mexican culture — it’s also the perfect opportunity to spice up your kids’ lunches all week long. Made with versatile... Read more...
Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
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Color Themed Lunches
Color Themed Lunches
Get ready to mix, match, and munch on a vibrant spread that’s as fun to look at as it is to eat! These bright and cheerful meals are a fun... Read more...