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This week marks a significant milestone for my family and me—we're dropping my son off for his first year of college. I'm incredibly proud of the young man he's becoming, but I can't help but reminisce about the early days of Create Kids Club when he was eager to join me in the kitchen and loved making recipe videos. As he grew, his priorities shifted, and time with friends gradually replaced our kitchen adventures. I'll always treasure those moments we shared, cooking side by side. While I know he's ready for this next chapter, I’m going to miss him, even down to packing his lunch every day!

Now, my 16-year-old daughter will be getting all the attention (which she’s not too thrilled about!). I'll gladly take on the challenge of making her lunches, striving to find that perfect balance between healthy options and things she'll actually enjoy. I know that in just two short years, the lunchbox duties will come to an end. Kids grow up so fast. I hope you'll take a moment for an extra hug this school season—time flies by quicker than we realize.

As the school year kicks off, we're excited to share some refreshing and tasty cold lunch recipes that will keep your kids energized throughout the day. In this newsletter, you'll find a variety of easy-to-prep meals that can be enjoyed straight from the lunchbox. From pinwheels to pasta salads, these recipes are designed to be both nutritious and delicious. We’ve also included our collection of 50 cold lunch ideas for your kids to explore and maybe even discover some new favorites for the year ahead!

Chicken Pinwheels Chicken Pinwheels are little bites of deliciousness that are packed with flavors that will impress your guests. Tender chicken rolled up with creamy Boursin cheese, tangy cream cheese, and a hint of zesty ranch dressing mix – it’s a flavor explosion you won’t want to miss! Read More

Avocado Toast with Toppings Our avocado toast is perfect for kids. We’ve included 3 different ideas that even toddlers love including avocado toast with scrambled eggs, fried eggs, avocado cheese toast, and the kid-favorite – avocado toast with bacon, lettuce, and tomato! Read More

Gluten Free Pasta Salad Our gluten-free pasta salad is simple to make and features simple ingredients kids love. Made with an easy mayo-based dressing this pasta salad is also dairy-free. Read More

Buddha Bowls Our salmon buddha bowl recipe uses frozen salmon baked with brown sugar and tamari glaze, which perfectly complements the rice and veggies in our kid-friendly buddha bowl. Gluten-free. Read More

Looking for more ideas for lunch? Packing lunchboxes with a variety of options can make lunch fun all year! Try these ideas too!

Are you ready to tackle this week of gluten-free dinners with ease? Feeding kids is hard enough, but add in gluten-free, and it’s even more challenging. Let us help with these simple gluten free recipes. Make homemade meals together as a family that are great tasting, simple and kid-friendly.

Monday: BBQ Chicken Thighs in the Oven​

Tuesday: Cheeseburger Tacos​

Wednesday: Creamy Pasta with Ground Beef​

Thursday: Breakfast for Dinner! Crockpot Breakfast Casserole​

Friday: Pan Fried Chicken Tenders​

Weekend Meals

Round out the weekend by serving leftovers on Saturday and Sunday or enjoying your favorite local restaurants. The goal is for your family to spend less time in the kitchen and more time together on the weekend.

Check out our Healthy Lunchbox Ideas on Pinterest!

Have a great week!

Jodi and the CKC Team