Packed Lunches Reviews

If your children, partner or even yourself are bored with the same old things in your packed lunch every day then this could just be your answer. The variations are endless and they are quick, easy and cheap to make. Not only can these be made for packed lunches but you can also make larger one's in cake tins and pie dishes for the ...  Read the complete review

As far as packed lunches go for my brother he is very fussy and confused what to eat at work on a daily basis. Usually his packed lunches involve chicken salad wraps or cheese sandwiches and on the odd occasion a tub of pasta. So he was on at me to think of something veggie that he could eat for a few days this week, as he thought he was just ...  Read the complete review

I have often cooked this to pack to work because it taste good cold (plus i cook it for dinner and pack the leftovers for work the next day) 1) Cook 250 g packet of egg noodles according to the instruction on the packet and then drain. 2) Heat 1 table spoon of sunflower Oil (or any type of oil) and add 2 table spoon of peanut ...  Read the complete review

Packed lunches are good for both you and your wallet. Let's take a look at my typical spends for the week with both packed lunches and lunches bought from local shops at work - it proves my point! I should preface this by saying that I eat a lot - not particularly heavy, just got a very active stomach :-) Packed lunch: 2 ...  Read the complete review

I try to take a packed lunch or at least a few food items from home for my lunch each day at work, otherwise i'd spend a fortune. Lunches can get very boring eating the same thing day in day out and sandwiches in particular can be a bit unappealling. Here are some of my ideas for lunches at work - though I am lucky that we have a microwave, ...  Read the complete review

I'm a Teacher and I remember not that long ago at a staff meeting, we were told to keep an eye on the children's packed lunches, to make sure that they were 'healthy'. Now, I remember at the time feeling pretty annoyed about this. I was thinking, I've enough to do already without becoming a packed lunch inspector. Am I supposed to ...  Read the complete review

I approve very much of the idea of packed lunches, for both adults and children.They are a cheap alternative to buying canteen food/ ready made sandwiches etc. If we look at packed lunches from a childrens point of view first and explore how they have changed over the years...... When i was at school my mum 90% of the time gave me a ...  Read the complete review

Ever since I decided to really needed to pay off my credit cards and start saving money, about three years ago, I have been taking a packed lunch to work. I used to always use our canteen at the school where I work as a teacher. I would have a jacket potato, sandwich or sald and this would cost about 2 pounds a day with a cake for ...  Read the complete review

After having 2 children and working in many primary schools, I know it's difficult to think of healthy packed lunch ideas. I have seen a lot of packed lunches and I'm surprised what some children have in their lunch box, from just having a plain sandwich and a chocolate bar, to having a lunch box filled with everything. A ...  Read the complete review

I always take a packed lunch into uni, and sometimes a packed dinner if Im in at work at 6.30pm. With the credit crunch happening, this is an easy way to save money, as you would buy most things in a weekly shop, and therefore will stop you spending everyday. In uni at the moment it can cost up to £5 for a lunch including a sandwich ...  Read the complete review

In these lean times, most of us are looking for ways to skim down our spending. If you buy a sandwich every day for lunch at work, along with maybe a packet of crisps and a drink, you could easily be spending an extra £1,000 a year. Although, in some places at least, children's school dinners are better value, there'll still be some kids ...  Read the complete review

The very thought of Packed Lunches really doean't sound appealing. It's always nicer to nip to a shop on your lunch break, or if you have a cafe at your work place then that always sounds more appealing. We have a cafe at our work and although the food is nice, sometimes I just end up eating here for the sake of it, and the cost often mounts up as ...  Read the complete review

I often turn my hand to making myself some lunch especially if I have a day which involves a lot of travelling as I find food that you can buy on trains to be over priced and awful quality and the fare on offer at stations is not much better. Some weekends I will prepare a supply of potato salad and then mix that in with some salad ...  Read the complete review

My memories of packed lunches when I was at school are pretty dire, soggy limp ham or smelly egg mayonaise were two of the worst options, when times were hard it was jam sandwiches which I did not mind but they were hardly a healthy option. These days because of the ever rising cost of buying a sandwich while at work from the local ...  Read the complete review

Trying to please your children and making sure they are eating healthily isn't always easy, especially in these hard times of our credit crunch. My daughter is a bit older now and makes her packed lunch herself every morning, but occasionally when I have a peek to see what she had made; it seems to be the same thing day in day out. I know I ...  Read the complete review

While pregnant I suffered dreadfully with spd and therefore tried to make everything as simple as possible - these ideas would work equally as well though if you want to throw a packed lunch together quickly! My husband works nights as a nurse so therefore needs a good packed lunch to get him through the night! Hospital canteens are ...  Read the complete review

Fun and Healthy Packed Lunches For Children A healthy and appealing lunch box is very important for your child; it can affect concentration, attention, behavior and learning. Make children's lunchboxes fun and enjoyable. Put different things in every day so children look forward to finding out what's in there lunchbox and don't get ...  Read the complete review

The credit crunch is upon us, and with cash getting low, packed lunches aren't just for kids any more. The average office lunch costs maybe £3 a day. Add £1.50 for breakfast if you're an early starter. Throw in 50p for a daily chocolate bar, and you're at £5 a day. That's £25 a week, and a hefty £100 a month. Not cheap! Now, I'll start ...  Read the complete review

For a different take on a packed lunch why not try pitta bread with salad, falafel and tzatziki; it is delicious, healthy and very filling. Falafel is a Middle Eastern dish that basically consists of balls of baked, spiced chick peas; this may not sound appetizing, but with the right dressing they are scrumptious. There are two ...  Read the complete review

I wasn't sure where to put this as there doesn't seem to be a section for recipes aimed at toddlers and children. Also these sandwiches, snacks and packed lunches are either ones that my daughter has put together, or are variations on favourite foods. For those that don't know me well, I'm a grandmother to Jack, who is nearly three years ...  Read the complete review