Meal Prep = Lunches for Less! How to Save Money and Eat Well

Why Meal Prep Saves You Time & Money

Buying pre-packaged snacks and meals might feel convenient, but the costs add up fast. Just a few packets of chips, muesli bars, and juice boxes each week can cost upwards of $25–30 per child. Multiply that across a term, and you’re looking at hundreds of dollars spent - and piles of unnecessary plastic packaging.

Meal prepping at home means you’re in control. By making big batches of family-friendly recipes and portioning them into reusable containers, you’ll slash costs, cut down on waste, and enjoy the peace of mind of knowing exactly what’s in your kids’ food.

Back to School Prep Hacks

1. Batch Cook & Freeze

Spend an hour or two on Sunday baking muffins, scrolls, or slices. Freeze them in portions and pop them straight into lunchboxes each morning – they’ll defrost by recess and taste as good as fresh.

2. Portion Snacks Ahead

Instead of grabbing pre-packaged crackers or popcorn, buy in bulk and portion into small, reusable containers. It’s cheaper, fresher, and waste-free.

3. Double-Up on Dinner

Make extra pasta, fried rice, or curry at night and portion into lunch containers for the next day. Leftovers = instant, no-fuss lunches. Keep them warm in our Food Jars!

4. Invest in Durable Lunchware

A reliable set of lunchboxes and drink bottles is worth its weight in gold. They keep food safe, reduce single-use plastics, and save money long-term. Our latest range is lightweight, leak-proof, and designed for kids (and parents) on the go.

Affordable Back to School Lunch Ideas

Here are some budget-friendly ideas that pack a punch:

Homemade scrolls: Use puff pastry or pizza dough, fill with cheese & veg, roll, slice and bake.
DIY snack packs: Carrot sticks, popcorn, crackers, and cheese cubes.
Mini pasta salads: Cook a big batch of pasta, mix with veggies and dressing, portion across containers.
Energy balls: Oats, nut butter, honey, and seeds rolled into bite-sized snacks.

All of these fit perfectly in our NEW lunchware range, keeping food fresh (and fingers sticky-free).

Ready to Meal Prep & Save?

With a few simple swaps, you can save hundreds on lunches while still enjoying delicious, nutritious meals. Plus, with our eco-friendly Lunchware Range there’s never been a better time to start saving!