6 Easy “Sandwich-on-a-Stick” Lunch Box Ideas are perfect to take to school or work and are a fun twist on all of your favorite classic sandwiches.

Who else is gearing up for the fun and excitement of a new school year? My kids just started again and we are slowly working back into a structured routine after the leisure of summer. I’m always looking for fun new lunch box ideas for school and work, and I know you are too. Today I’m sharing 6 Easy “Sandwich-on-a-Stick” lunch box ideas that are fun, delicious, and no more work than making a traditional sandwich. Plus, who doesn’t love eating something off of a stick? My kids request these all the time.

Today I’m working with Horizon Organic and I’m so excited about it. Did you know that only 6% of all refrigerated milk sold is USDA certified organic? Such a small amount! You all know that hobby farming has my heart, and so I love supporting organic dairy. I don’t have a milk cow of my own, so I get it from the next best source – Horizon Organic. They are committed to small family farms, the environment, and delicious dairy products. We love their cheese sticks and milk boxes and keep them on hand to make packing lunches even easier. Want to learn more about what organic means, especially when it comes to dairy? Find out more on the Horizon Organic website here.

Now on to those lunches! Simple, varied, and fun; you are going to love these as much as we do.

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Tips on incorporating organic into your lunch boxes:

Horizon Organic Milk Boxes and Cheese Sticks make for great grab and go options.
When buying organic produce, just pick out a few at a time. Send your kids with organic carrots and celery or bell pepper and cucumbers instead of all three. You’ll keep more variety in their lunches and have less food waste in the fridge.
Shelf-stable organic items are great to have on hand, and they don’t spoil quickly. I fill our lunches with nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips, and even organic popcorn.

Tips for getting a packed lunch out the door:

If you have little kids below school age, it’s nice to make their lunch box (and yours!) in the morning when you are making the other lunches. I just stick the little boys’ lunches in the fridge and then lunch is done for everyone, even the ones at home!
Have your kids help you decide what they want for lunch and get them involved in the prepping/packing. When my kids have a little say in their lunch, they are much more likely to eat it.
If you have a nut-free school (ours is not), try sun butter (made from sunflower seeds) in place of peanut butter, and omit any nuts.
To cut down on morning prep time, make a veggie box and have the kids take from it for their lunches.
Use cupcake liners to keep food separated.

Tips and Tricks for Making These Great “Sandwich-on-a-Stick” Lunch Box Ideas

My kids and I love these for lunch and they don’t take much more time than making a traditional sandwich.
I found it easiest to make the peanut butter and jelly sandwich and then slice it into bite-sized pieces.
I like to get the ingredients we are using for the day ready and have my kids make their own sandwich-on-a-stick.

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