Once a familiar sight in American lunchboxes, olive loaf, a processed deli meat studded with green olives and red pimentos, has nearly disappeared from shelves. Its cameo in the 1985 film “The Breakfast Club” cemented its place in pop culture, only to be discarded like it was in the movie when Ally Sheedy’s character Allison Reynolds opted … Read more
An angry mom pulled her son out of school for the day after his teacher allegedly wouldn’t let him have cheese on crackers as his morning snack. Rachael Elizabeth took to TikTok to express her frustration after her son, George, was allegedly told he couldn’t have his snack, despite her claim that the school is “absolutely fine” … Read more
Spaghetti tacos, peanut butter and pickle sandwiches, and even beer — a new survey has found the wildest lunch requests kids make from their parents, and the lunchtime priorities parents insist on. The poll of 2,000 U.S. parents of school-aged children found many kids have asked their parents for strange additions to their packed lunches, … Read more
Does it come with a side of rizz? Popular YouTube personalities Logan Paul, MrBeast and KSI have launched what they claim to be a “healthier” kids’ and adults’ lunch brand meant to outdo “mid” competitors like Kraft Heinz’s iconic Lunchables. Lunchly advertises a “groundbreaking new better-for-you lunch option” with its trio of products: turkey and … Read more
A third of parents eat their kids’ lunchbox rejects for dinner, according to a recent poll. The survey of 2,000 parents with school-aged children took an in-depth look at the American child’s palate, nutrition and how parents get creative to keep their kids fed. According to parents, although more than one in five (17%) said … Read more
They’re acting salty. Lunchables should be banned from school lunchrooms, according to Consumer Reports. The prominent advocacy organization is petitioning the USDA on grounds that sodium counts in the fun-to-eat meal kits is simply too high for tykes, among other safety concerns. Ban the sodium-packed meal kits aimed at kids from school lunchrooms, Consumer Reports … Read more
Donna Kelce is known for supporting her sons, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce — but they’re not the only children she shows support to. Annie’s Barn, a small business in the Kansas City area, caught the 71-year-old’s attention with a coffee mug that said, “It’s Mama Kelce’s … Read more
Snack-ré bleu! No steel tubs of mass-produced slop in l’Hexagone. An American dietician in Paris, France, had the online masses salivating after sharing a TikTok video detailing the mouthwatering and highly nutritious dishes served at her daughter’s school. “I feel so lucky to live in a country that puts such value on making sure all … Read more
A mom has hit back at her son’s pre-school for confiscating food from her son’s lunch box in an effort to ‘encourage’ healthy choices. Mom of two, Emma Clarke, from the UK, said the pre-school’s strict food policy means they seize everything from fruit, juices, smoothies, nuts and jam sandwiches. She says they even ban cake … Read more
A mom has gone viral for sharing a genius hack to work around her child’s daycare’s strict food rules. According to her, they dictate what parents can and can’t pack and insist that all lunches brought from home need to be “homemade.” We already know that making kids’ lunches is one of the most monotonous and thankless tasks … Read more
Cardi B gets an A for these stellar school lunches. The 30-year-old rapper took to Twitter this week to share some of the delicious meals she packs for 4-year-old daughter Kulture — and fans are hungry for more mouth-watering pics. The “WAP” songstress posted three photos of delicious-looking spreads. One was of creamy macaroni and … Read more
She’s the Earl-y of Sandwich. A super-organized mom has divided the internet after divulging that she makes five weeks’ worth of school lunches in five minutes to save time. “They defrost well overnight,” the woman, named Elise, wrote in a Facebook group while describing her “time-saving” hack, per the Daily Mail. The prepper parent claimed … Read more
If there’s one story that sums up the parenting experience, it’s this one. While we might try and do our best to make our little ones’ lives special, so often our best intentions don’t always go according to plan. In this case, a mom tried to create a ‘cute’ face on a cookie for her son’s lunchbox using baby … Read more
A US woman has sparked a debate after sharing a picture of her daughter’s lunch box. Taking to the popular Facebook group “What’s in your lunch box?” a page dedicated to school lunch boxes, the mom posted a snap of the box, which contained strawberries, a mini bagel, a Babybel cheese, goldfish crackers and Reese’s chocolate. … Read more
Six in 10 (61%) parents admit they’re simply not very good cooks, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 parents with school-age kids found that the school year is stressful as ever for parents, from having the time to make proper meals for their kids (54%), to making sure their kids are doing their … Read more