MAKE IT CUTE

Remember when you were a kid and your mom always packed you Lunchables? Well, welcome to the grownup version of your favorite caf chow: the bento box. It sounds complicated but it's actually really easy to make, and you don't need any fancy containers (unless you want 'em). Just grab a Tupperware container, peep the inspo below and get to packing!

Copycat Starbucks protein box
Museli bread, hardboiled egg, cheese, grapes,  apple slices, packet of Justin's almond butter

Sandwich "sushi"
Turkey sandwich roll, fresh fruit, baby carrots,  mini pretzels

Bagel and sprouts box
Turkey and sprouts on a mini whole wheat bagel, cucumber slices, edamame, pretzels and hummus, fresh fruit, chocolate covered cherries

DIY Lunchables
Wheat sandwich thins, pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni slices, fresh fruit 

Simple snack box
Rainbow carrots, cucumber slices, crackers, cheddar cheese, M&Ms 

Breakfast bento
Yogurt (in your fave flavor), Cheerios, sliced fresh fruit 

What's your go-to school lunch? Have you ever made a "bento box" style meal? Let us know below! 

Photo credit: Pinterest.

by Amanda Tarlton | 3/22/2018