Making Kids Lunch Fun with Bento Box Lunches

fun lunches for kids using bento boxesPart of the back to school fun for my kids is picking out a cool lunch box for the upcoming year. As my girls get older, they are wanting to move away from the traditional PBJ packed lunch and are more interested in having “real” food mid-day.  Last year I picked up a few cute bento style boxes and they were a hit, which has put me on a hunt for some new ones this year. (photo at right from Jennifer’s flickr stream)

So far, Kir DeVries has the best kids bento selection, but I have also found a few on Amazon, like these:

5″ long x 1″ deep x 2.75″ wide Hello Kitty lunch box

Snoopy 2-Tier Bento Box

Vivo Kids Bento Box, Orange and Pink

Kotobuki 2-Tiered Bento Box, Panda Face

So what do you pack in a bento lunch for kids? Easy to eat finger foods like mini-sandwiches, pre-cooked pasta, veggies, fruit, and other treats work really well. If you are looking for some inspiration, check out these resources:

And I just found even more great eco-friendly, money saving, kid-friendly lunch containers and bento boxes (click on images for more information and where to buy):

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box ~ 2 Deck Pretty Alice

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box ~ 2 Deck Pretty Alice

Shinzi Katoh Monkey Bento Box ~ Single Deck

Shinzi Katoh Monkey Bento Box ~ Single Deck

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box ~ 2 Deck Cute Red Hood

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box ~ 2 Deck Cute Red Hood

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box ~ Cute Red Hood

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box ~ Cute Red Hood

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box Accessories Ringo Mayo Apple

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box Accessories Ringo Mayo Apple

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box Accessories Ringo Furikake Containers Set

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box Accessories Ringo Furikake Containers Set

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box Accessories Ringo Apple Cups

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box Accessories Ringo Apple Cups

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box Accessories Ringo Soy Sauce Container

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box Accessories Ringo Soy Sauce Container

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box ~ Cheri

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box ~ Cheri

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box ~ 2 Deck Cheri

Shinzi Katoh Bento Box ~ 2 Deck Cheri

Shinzi Katoh Slim Bento Box ~ Cute Red Hood

Shinzi Katoh Slim Bento Box ~ Cute Red Hood

Shinzi Katoh Perch Bento Box

Shinzi Katoh Perch Bento Box

Shinzi Katoh Double Deck Bento Box ~ Hungry Bee

Shinzi Katoh Double Deck Bento Box ~ Hungry Bee

Shinzi Katoh Slim Bento Box ~ Pretty Alice

Shinzi Katoh Slim Bento Box ~ Pretty Alice

Ariel Food Container

Ariel Food Container

DISNEY PRINCESS EZ-Freeze Food Container

DISNEY PRINCESS EZ-Freeze Food Container

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Food Storage Container

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Food Storage Container

SPIDERMAN EZ-Freeze Food Container

SPIDERMAN EZ-Freeze Food Container

Maximum Drift Lightning McQueen Food Container

Maximum Drift Lightning McQueen Food Container

Butterflies Disney Princess Food Container

Butterflies Disney Princess Food Container

Sanrio Hello Kitty Face Shaped Bento Box

Sanrio Hello Kitty Face Shaped Bento Box

Sanrio Hello Kitty Character Bento Create Kit

Sanrio Hello Kitty Character Bento Create Kit

Airtight Food Storage Container Set - 6 Piece Lock & Lock Lunch Set

Airtight Food Storage Container Set – 6 Piece Lock & Lock Lunch Set

Laptop Lunch Bento Buddy 2.0 - Berry

Laptop Lunch Bento Buddy 2.0 – Berry

Laptop Lunch Bento Buddy 2.0 - Lime

Laptop Lunch Bento Buddy 2.0 – Lime

Laptop Lunch Original Bento Sleeve With Ice Pack

Laptop Lunch Original Bento Sleeve With Ice Pack

Laptop Lunch Bento Set 2.0 - Purple Party

Laptop Lunch Bento Set 2.0 – Purple Party

Obentec Laptop Lunches Pink & Magenta Colored Bento Lunch Box Set

Obentec Laptop Lunches Pink & Magenta Colored Bento Lunch Box Set

Obentec Alien Bento System 2.0 Insulated Laptop Lunch Box System

Obentec Alien Bento System 2.0 Insulated Laptop Lunch Box System

Obentec Laptop Lunches Whimsical Colored Bento Lunch Box Set

Obentec Laptop Lunches Whimsical Colored Bento Lunch Box Set

Kids Lunchboxes: Kids Lunchboxes with Plastic Food Containers - Deluxe Lunchbox (Orange)

Kids Lunchboxes: Kids Lunchboxes with Plastic Food Containers – Deluxe Lunchbox (Orange)

Obentec Flower Fun Bento System 2.0 Insulated Laptop Lunch Box System

Obentec Flower Fun Bento System 2.0 Insulated Laptop Lunch Box System

Bento Box 2 Deck Red/Black Cherry Blossom

Bento Box 2 Deck Red/Black Cherry Blossom

Bento Box 2 Deck Red Floral

Bento Box 2 Deck Red Floral

Shinzi Katoh Single Deck Bento Box ~ Pretty Alice

Shinzi Katoh Single Deck Bento Box ~ Pretty Alice

Kotobuki 2 Tier Bento Box ~ Happy Panda

Kotobuki 2 Tier Bento Box ~ Happy Panda

Kotobuki 2 Deck Frog Bento Box

Kotobuki 2 Deck Frog Bento Box

Insta-Totes Reusable Rainbow Dot Lunch Tote

Insta-Totes Reusable Rainbow Dot Lunch Tote

Insta-Totes Reusable Friends Go Shopping Lunch Tote

Insta-Totes Reusable Friends Go Shopping Lunch Tote

Insta-Totes Reusable All Over Monkey Lunch Tote

Insta-Totes Reusable All Over Monkey Lunch Tote

Vera Bradley - Let's Do Lunch (Blue Rhapsody) - Bags and Luggage

Vera Bradley – Let’s Do Lunch (Blue Rhapsody) – Bags and Luggage

Vera Bradley - Let's Do Lunch (Night & Day) - Bags and Luggage

Vera Bradley – Let’s Do Lunch (Night & Day) – Bags and Luggage

Vera Bradley - Let's Do Lunch (Make Me Blush) - Bags and Luggage

Vera Bradley – Let’s Do Lunch (Make Me Blush) – Bags and Luggage

Vera Bradley - Let's Do Lunch (Purple Punch) - Bags and Luggage

Vera Bradley – Let’s Do Lunch (Purple Punch) – Bags and Luggage

2 Responses to “Making Kids Lunch Fun with Bento Box Lunches”

  1. Nice tips for school lunch “bento style”. I no longer pack school lunches, but I do send my husband off to work with a bento box lunch. I look forward to using some of your recipes and ideas.

  2. Here’s another one for your bento-box list – My EasyLunchbox System helps families quickly pack healthy lunches without wasting time, money, paper, or plastic. Perfect for kids and adults who want to pack a healthy lunch for school or work. The simple EasyLunchbox System is a three-compartment, easy-to-clean container with one lid, that fits perfectly into one roomy carrying case. FDA approved. No BPA, phthalates, lead, vinyl, or PVC. Affordable and green.
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