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Over the years, Juggling Real Food & Real Life has become more than just recipes — it’s a place where real moms (and dads) come to find practical, doable tools that help balance health, flavor, and sanity. One of the things I hear often in my community (and in comments) is: “I want to pack real food, but something always leaks or breaks.”
That’s exactly why I put together a curated list of favorite lunch-packing supplies — ones that survive daily drops, mixed-ins, and the inevitable chaos of kid life. These are tried-and-true tools I (or trusted readers) use with my own kids. They help turn lunch from a chore into (almost) a delight.
You’ll notice on my Favorite School Lunch Supplies page that I mention Bento boxes, leakproof containers, compartment dividers, and reusable silicone cups. Juggling Real Food and Real Life and in my more recent Back-to-School / Lunchbox Essentials post, I underscore why mastering “gear that works” is just as essential as mastering recipes. Juggling Real Food and Real Life
Below are some favorites you can click through and explore on Amazon (or similar retailers). Use them as a starting point — adapt to your kid’s age, lunch style, and habits.
