GoPicnic - The real happy meals

With my daughter entering kindergarten in the fall, I must now add " pack a lunch " to my list of duties--something that is clearly not my fort?. So at least I know that in a pinch, I've got the GoPicnic kids Mighty Munch meals to turn t…

GoPicnic - The real happy meals
With my daughter entering kindergarten in the fall, I must now add "pack a lunch" to my list of duties--something that is clearly not my fort?. So at least I know that in a pinch, I've got the GoPicnic kids Mighty Munch meals to turn to. These convenient prepacked meals are a smart, healthy alternative to the more mainstream (i.e. nitrate-laden) complete kids' box lunches out there, featuring  natural foods and snacks - no refrigeration necessary - plus utensils. Even a temporary tattoo. Because what meal is not complete without tattoos?

We're personal fans of the Aqua Lunch (pictured), which could suit vegetarian, Kosher folks, and foodies alike. It includes Sunbutter instead of PB, Bonne Maman strawberry jam (yum), all-natural apple sauce and more. If you've got a gluten-allergic kiddo, try the yummy Sports or Explore Munch. At just $5.99 a meal, they're more than whipping out the Costco-size tubs of peanut butter and jelly, but not a fortune.

Even if you're particularly adept at packing lunches, don't cross these off your list. They're fantastic for plane rides, or road trips where fast food joints are your only option. Considering what goes into each box, you could safely call GoPicnic lunches the real happy meals.  -Kristen

Check out the selection of healthy boxed lunches for kids at GoPicnic.

Use "COOLMOMPICKS" to get 20% off your purchase.

Congratulations to Becca C, LM, and Cincy W - lucky winners of MightyMunch Sampler 6-packs!

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