The kids are back to school and it blows my mind to think of how fast the summer has come and gone! Reflecting on the last two months, I have to say that it’s been full of fun and family time, for sure. We’ve had some adventures, lots of family fun, new camp activities, lake relaxation and a few day trips to create memories together, so when I asked the kids about heading back (Ty to grade 8 and Jayden to grade 4) I was shocked to hear that they are eager to get back to school!
Even with the kids looking forward to “the S word” as it’s been called in our house all summer, the things I hate about September are really getting to me. Like trying to get my almost 9 year old to try on trackpants that are “scratchy” and asking my teenager to sleep past 6am so he isn’t going to be exausted when school comes.
But by far the worst part of back to school…is, yup, making lunches again. I have one son who likes sandwiches and one who does not. Both beg me for hot lunches (sometimes Paul can be coerced into making mac and cheese), but they often get the leftovers I make for dinner the night before. Our mornings are way to hectic to make something hot that day and most of the hot food I may send ends up warm by the time lunchtime hits at school.
As a special treat (for them and ME), I bought them a hot and healthy Lunch Lady lunch every Friday last May and June and I can’t wait to check out the menus and order this year! We will be ordering from choices my kids love like nutritious chicken fingers, grilled cheese, spaghetti and meatballs and even pancakes and sausages. Since The Lunch Lady delivers once a week in most schools, Fridays are now even more exciting in our family!
About The Lunch Lady
The Lunch Lady has grown through a network of dedicated franchise partners who support healthier school food environments in 4 provinces – Ontario – Manitoba – Alberta and British Columbia. It was founded by Ruthie Burd, in 1993. Ruthie was intrigued to learn there was a lack of cafeterias in elementary schools and also parents found making lunches a real chore! Ruthie believes in making a healthier, affordable lunch, which can be delivered to all Canadian school age children. She believes it is possible to create healthier versions of kid friendly favourites that kids will not just eat but enjoy eating! The Lunch Lady has now teamed up with the Egg Farmers of Canada to make healthy lunches even easier!
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Cheryl
September 6, 2016 at 11:44 pm (8 years ago)My son would pick the spaghetti and meatballs. I know meals vary from school, his seemed to do a weekly theme and his favourite was a bbq chicken wrap, if they had that he would get that again!
Heather Hamilton
September 8, 2016 at 11:04 pm (8 years ago)Good choice!
Jeanie Potter
September 7, 2016 at 12:36 am (8 years ago)I lov food from one foodie to another thanks!!!
Jeanie Potter
September 7, 2016 at 12:37 am (8 years ago)pizza!!!! Veggie style! ty!
Heather Hamilton
September 8, 2016 at 11:05 pm (8 years ago)My boys have never tried. Sounds good!
Robyn Bellefleur
September 7, 2016 at 2:20 am (8 years ago)I would order the Pasta Parmesan for my daughter.
Andrea Amy
September 7, 2016 at 4:28 am (8 years ago)It would depend on which kid I was ordering for, but probably something simple like chicken fingers or parmesan pasta or the just pancakes with maple syrup 🙂
Heather Hamilton
September 8, 2016 at 11:05 pm (8 years ago)All faces with my boys!
missbobloblaw
September 7, 2016 at 5:02 am (8 years ago)I would order the Real Cheddar Grilled Cheese sandwich for my picky picker-son!
Courtney
September 7, 2016 at 11:17 am (8 years ago)I would order the grilled cheese for my son
candace
September 7, 2016 at 1:32 pm (8 years ago)We’ve taken advantage of the Lunch Lady program for Hannah and were so happy that they have gluten free options. She has never been able to participate in pizza day or any other lunch program at school, so this has been a real treat for her.
Heather Hamilton
September 8, 2016 at 11:08 pm (8 years ago)I noticed that too! GF and Halal are so important to be inclusive!
Smita
September 7, 2016 at 2:44 pm (8 years ago)My kids love the pancakes and pasta!
Heather Hamilton
September 8, 2016 at 11:06 pm (8 years ago)Yummy
Jacki Yovanoff
September 7, 2016 at 3:07 pm (8 years ago)My daughter loves the Chicken Caesar Salad and my son loves the Cheeseburger.
Heather Hamilton
September 8, 2016 at 11:06 pm (8 years ago)Ty’s picks too!
Melissa Tufegdzich
September 7, 2016 at 3:51 pm (8 years ago)This will be my son’s first year to experience The Lunch Lady. We are so impressed with the menu, it definitely has something for every child. I know he’ll love the opportunity to have pancakes for lunch.
Gemma
September 7, 2016 at 6:17 pm (8 years ago)This is our first year trying the Lunch Lady. I think pancakes will become a favourite.
Corinne D'Angelo
September 7, 2016 at 7:43 pm (8 years ago)I would order my kids the hamburgers! They can’t get enough of them!!
Karen
September 7, 2016 at 11:40 pm (8 years ago)Ella and Nate love the pasta, and breakfast. And, I love the fact that they get a hot lunch and I don’t have to make it. 🙂
Heather Hamilton
September 8, 2016 at 11:07 pm (8 years ago)Yay for Fridays!
Nena
September 8, 2016 at 1:33 am (8 years ago)My daughter is so picky but told me tonight she wants to try the spaghetti meal and grilled cheese from Lunch Lady!!
Heather
September 8, 2016 at 1:39 am (8 years ago)My daughter loves the pancakes!
Jennifer A.
September 8, 2016 at 9:17 am (8 years ago)My son loves Lunch Lady lunches!
His go to choice is the pancakes with syrup and we always add a side of turkey sausages. Delish!
Martina
September 8, 2016 at 10:44 am (8 years ago)We do the spaghetti!!
Maria
September 8, 2016 at 1:31 pm (8 years ago)My boys would love the mac and cheese, grilled cheese and chicken wrap!
Rebecca
September 8, 2016 at 5:19 pm (8 years ago)At least one of my kids would order spaghetti and meatballs!
Jenna Em
September 8, 2016 at 5:37 pm (8 years ago)Mac and cheese!
Maygen
September 8, 2016 at 9:01 pm (8 years ago)My daughter’s favorite is the Mac n cheese mini meal!
lori butler
September 9, 2016 at 12:39 am (8 years ago)pizza for sure
laura M
September 9, 2016 at 1:40 am (8 years ago)My son loves breakfast anytime, so I would choose the pancakes with yogurt & berries!
Amy C
September 10, 2016 at 3:21 am (8 years ago)I would order Baked Chicken Fingers with rice and corn for kids.
Ashley G
September 10, 2016 at 9:47 am (8 years ago)Chicken Caesar salad. My son also would love a grilled cheese sandwich though!
Adina H.
September 10, 2016 at 7:08 pm (8 years ago)I’d order the grilled cheese sandwich.
Nancy T
September 13, 2016 at 4:23 pm (8 years ago)I would order the potato & cheese perogies! A favourite for both my girls.
Simone Reali
September 28, 2016 at 1:11 pm (8 years ago)Spaghetti & beef meat balls
Caryn Coates
September 30, 2016 at 6:14 pm (8 years ago)I would order the Spaghetti and Meatballs