Back To School Made Easy
Make going back to school easier with simple meal ideas, lunchbox tips, budget-friendly shopping help and more.
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Time-saving for school
A little prep goes a long way—simplify school mornings, busy afternoons, and weeknights with these easy back‑to‑school tips.
- Stock breakfast grab-and-go items – Coburn Farms yogurt, Bramley’s Crustless, fresh fruit, Kiggins breakfast bars, etc.
- Plan 4-5 dinners before your weekly grocery trip
- Create theme nights to make planning meals easy – Taco Tuesday, Friday Pizza Party, Breakfast for Dinner, etc.
- Keep a “car snack stash” for after school activities – J. Higgs Chips, Tipton Grove Fruit Snacks, etc.
- Double your recipes and freeze the left-overs for next-day lunches or “lazy” dinners
From store to smile
Make back-to-school prep easier by letting kids choose their favorites—kids are more likely to eat what they help choose, simplifying busy school days for everyone.
Ways to let your kids be more involved and make the
back-to-school prep easier:
- Pick their own snacks for the week
- Build their own lunch kits
- Help pack lunches
- Pick a dinner for the week
- Help make dinner
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Breakfast Staples
Lunch & Snack Favorites
Easy Meal Solutions
Sides for All
School Schedule Meal Plans
Simplify your week with easy, kid-approved meals—quick to prep, full of flavor, and perfect for busy school nights by picking 2 breakfasts to rotate throughout the week, choose 2-3 lunches for easy mix-and-match options, and select 5 dinners for stress-free weeknights.
Rise & Shine Favorites
Banana Oatmeal
Breakfast Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yields: 2
Chewy Chocolate Chip
Oat Bars
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yields: 16
Grilled Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 4 mins
- Total Time: 9 mins
- Yields: 1
Avocado Egg Toast
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yields: 1
Berry Breakfast Parfait
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yields: 6
Savory Breakfast Muffins
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yields: 12
Mix & Match Lunch Picks
Cheesy Corn Dog Muffins
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 14-18 mins
- Total Time: 19-23 mins
- Yields: 6
Florentine Grilled Cheese
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Total Time: 12-15 mins
- Yields: 4
Mini Muffin Pizzas
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Total Time: 13 mins
- Yields: 4
Classic Smash Burger
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yields: 4
Pizza Melt
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yields: 4
Mac Attack Hot Dogs
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yields: 8
Easy Wins for Busy Nights
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hrs
- Total Time: 6 hrs
- Yields: 4 lbs
Biscuit Pizza
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15-20 mins
- Total Time: 25-30 mins
- Yields: 8
Tangy Cranberry Meatballs
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yields: Varies
Slow Cooker
Baby Back Ribs
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 4-8 hrs
- Total Time: 4-8 hrs
- Yields: 4
One-Pot Sausage & Rice
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yields: 4
Cheeseburger Pizza
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins
- Total Time: 25-27 mins
- Yields: 16
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