{"id":13169,"date":"2023-08-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/?p=13169"},"modified":"2023-08-21T17:15:36","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T21:15:36","slug":"lunch-packing-tips-streamlined-morning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/lunch-packing-tips-streamlined-morning\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Lunch Packing Tips for a Streamlined Morning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lunch_packing_tips_streamlined_morningc.jpeg\" alt=\"Woman using a fork to eat a colorful salad\" class=\"wp-image-13171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lunch_packing_tips_streamlined_morningc.jpeg 681w, https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/lunch_packing_tips_streamlined_morningc-480x480.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 681px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Is lunch packing a regular habit as you get ready for work and\/or school? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to streamline your lunch packing routine and save time in the process?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packing a daily lunch can be a cost-effective and healthy meal option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While lunch ideas are infinite (sandwich, soup, salad, or entree anyone?), you can can streamline your food packing with just a handful of finite and practical tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, you&#8217;ll find five tips to help make lunch planning and packing a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purchase the right containers for the job.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first, if you\u2019ll be continually toting your lunch to work, school, or beyond, you\u2019ll need the right tools for the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last thing you want to do is inadvertently soil your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/how-pack-backpack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">favorite backpack<\/a>, bag, or purse with vinaigrette salad dressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably don&#8217;t want to spend the morning removing a smashed peanut butter and jelly sandwich from your favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/how-to-organize-a-notebook-for-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Organize a Notebook for Work\">notebook.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rest assured, you can\u2019t go wrong investing in specially-designed lunch boxes and containers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose from store-bought insulated lunch boxes or bags, or use sturdy built food containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use bento boxes, which are made of cloth, hard plastic, soft plastic, lacquered wood, or even metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as containers and supplies, be sure to stock up on food-safe, reusable, stain-proof, spill-proof, hand and\/or dishwasher safe, unbreakable items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start shopping or searching your home for the following items: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Small and medium sized containers for sandwiches, salads, and entrees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small containers for dressings and sauces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beverage containers &amp; containers for soups, stews, broth, or hot foodstuffs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wax paper, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, plastic baggies, or paper bags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reusable forks, spoons, and knives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disposable or cloth napkins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test pack your lunch box.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can prevent spills, smashed food, and other culinary disasters by taking a few minutes to test pack your lunch box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This doesn\u2019t have to be anything difficult or complicated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You just want to familiarize yourself with your brand-new or existing lunch box or container. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re simply getting a feel for how containers should be packed and stowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll want to double-check the following tasks: container lids can be properly and tightly sealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beverage containers do not leak and containers fit snugly inside and don\u2019t shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you should be able to properly zip, snap, tighten, or close, outside lunchbox or container fasteners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a lunch box cheat sheet.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Say farewell to that oft forgotten spoon or salad dressing packet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a few minutes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/how-to-organize-a-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">create a list<\/a> of supplies and foodstuffs that need to be packed along your lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/organizing-tip-how-to-organize-ideas-after-a-brainstorm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">brainstorm<\/a> a couple of lunch ideas, like soup, salad, sandwich, and leftovers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, then think about the type of items that go along with each. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When in doubt, create your list, set it aside for a few days, and then return to it with fresh eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s several add-on lunch box items to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Forks, spoons, and knives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Napkins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hand wipes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salad dressings, sauces, dips, and spreads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pieces of whole or cut-up fruit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthy snacks for the day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water bottle or beverage container<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan a weekly lunch menu.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You regularly plan your weekly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/how-to-create-a-weekly-meal-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">dinner menu<\/a>, so why not create a lunch plan? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning a weekly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/5-reasons-why-you-should-create-a-weekly-meal-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">lunch menu<\/a> will help prevent last-minute lunch preparations and frazzled mornings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin by looking for quick and easy meal and recipes online for inspiration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next time you draw up your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/organizing-tip-how-to-pack-a-grocery-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">grocery list<\/a>, make a section for lunchtime ingredients so you have what you need to build those sandwiches and and simmer soups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to keep those old lunch standbys on hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandwiches, salads, and soup, as well as dinner leftovers, are all convenient and quick lunch ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pack lunch the night before.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Packing lunch the night before always takes a bit of stress out of getting ready in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/questions-productive-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">morning<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve never tried this tactic before, you really should. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The kitchen is a relatively quiet place right after dinner, as opposed to the busy morning rush. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have plenty of room and space to spread out and prepare a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, if you\u2019re not a morning person, the evening is a great time to prepare meals; you\u2019ll still be awake! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And lastly, you can easily place dinner leftovers into your lunch containers before doing the dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>How about you? Which of these tips are you going to try out in the coming weeks? Join the conversation and leave a comment below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is lunch packing a regular habit as you get ready for work and\/or school? 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