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1. BROWN BAG LUNCHES
MADE EASY
A RESOURCE AND
RECIPE GUIDE

2. INTRODUCTION
•Brown bag lunches are amongst the best
ways to live better for less
•The main challenge is to come up with a
variety of things your entire family will
love
•The good news is, there are more
options than ever before
•You can also get creative and organize
little surprises and treats so your family
will actually start to look forward to your
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3. 1: BROWN BAG LUNCH
ESSENTIALS
•Most will start with a sandwich
•But there are dozens of different bread
choices, sliced, wraps, English muffin,
pita and more
•Then there are crackers and breadsticks
•Next, we have protein, such as meat,
cheese, but butters and more (though
do check with schools about what is
allowed, due to so many allergies being
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4. 2: TOP TIPS FOR PACKING A
BROWN BAG LUNCH
•Pay attention to the bag-it should be
fun and interesting
•It doesn’t have to be a brown paper sack
•Many parents invest in cold bags, Bentos
and more
•The food has to stay cool in the hot
weather so it does not spoil
•Thermos lunches can also be a tasty
change from the usual
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5. 3: BROWN BAG LUNCH
SANDWICH IDEAS
•Cold cuts are expensive, and full of salt,
sugar and chemical
•Try roasting your own chicken and
slicing it thinly
•Try chicken salad sandwiches
•Cook your own roast beef or ham
•Choose bread, rolls, cut the food into
small pieces for younger children
•Try cookie cutters for fun and
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6. 4: BROWN BAG LUNCHES
KIDS WILL LOVE
•Kids love colorful foods
•They enjoy finger foods
•They adore lunch kits
•Put these 3 ideas together and your child
could have a surprise every day
•Try a Bento box with a range of different
food perfect for eating or sharing
•Include a sweet treat, and some snacks too
if they have a long school day
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7. 5: HEALTHY SNACKS FOR
YOUR BROWN BAG LUNCH
•Experts suggest 11 servings of fruits
and vegetables each day
•One way to face this mammoth task with
your kids is to invite them to “Eat a
rainbow”
•Vary the foods based on color and type
so you can work in serving of Red,
Orange, Yellow and so on
•Blue and purple will be a challenge, but
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8. 6: SWEET SNACKS FOR YOUR
BROWN BAG LUNCH
•Aim for homemade whenever possible
•Keep sugar down and wholegrains up
•Bake batches of cookies and muffins.
Make and freeze by storing in zippered
food storage bags
•Open and close as needed
•The item will usually defrost by the time
your kids are ready to eat
•Use fruit as a healthy snack too
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9. 7: GREAT BROWN BAG
LUNCHES FOR ADULTS
•Adults can brown bag it too, with leftovers
from the night before
•They can create their own Bentos
•Create a range of make and freeze meals.
Pop one into your bag or briefcase each
morning
•Heat in the microwave at lunch time
•Make your own snack kits at your des
•Have healthy snacks like natural popcorn at
your desk
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10. CONCLUSION
•Brown bag lunches are frugal and
healthy ways for everyone in the family
to eat
•They do have a reputation for being
boring
•But they don’t have to be
•You can have sumptuous sandwiches,
salads and snacks for a fraction of what
you would be at the local fast food joint
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11. LEARN MORE
•Learn how to pack cheap, healthy
lunches everyone in your family will
enjoy. For more information, visit:
http://eternalspiralbooks.com/brown-
bag-lunches-made-easy/
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