Our first collection of lunchbox ideas has been so popular, I decided maybe we all could use a few more ideas, so here is the 2nd edition! I’ll start with a cute smiley face sandwich I made for The Well-Fed Son’s lunchbox on his first day of preschool:
I know it is nowhere near as creative and fun as some of the other ideas I’ve seen and shared, but it’s a start… and it was a hit with him, which is the most important thing! Sure makes you feel good when your child requests something again that you had created just for him. 
Here’s the recipe for this super easy sandwich:
- 2 Sandwich thins
- peanut butter
- jelly
- 2 M&Ms (I used peanut butter M&Ms)
- dried cherries (or can use other types of dried fruit, like raisins or cranberries)
- Using a butter knife, spread peanut butter over bottom sandwich thin.
- Using a small spoon, heap small amounts of jelly onto top sandwich thin and spread across the thin using the back of the spoon.
- Lay top thin with jelly onto bottom thin and press gently.
- Press each M&M into the top of the sandwich thin for the “eyes” of the smiley face.
- Using dried cherries, create the mouth in the shape of a smile and press into the thin.
Some more ideas I came across:
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2 Silly Face Sandwiches, Sandwich on a Stick , Pick a Theme Ideas, Ways to Jazz It Up, and Send a Momable from Family Fun
Mac and Cheese Muffins from BentoLunch.net
Top Tips for a Healthy Lunchbox from Fresh for Kids
I’m really looking forward to trying some of these this year!
Find more great ideas at Women Living Well Wednesdays, Works for Me Wednesdays, The Mommy Club, Foodie Friday, Feature Yourself Friday
About the Author
Adopted at age 2, grew up in the Charlotte, NC area. Obtained Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Appalachian State University. Loves being a Mom of two and taste-testing Chef John's culinary creations and sharing them with readers.
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