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So, I generally have the same thing all 4 evenings I work in a week. It makes meal prepping a little easier on Sundays. That\u2019s the day I prepare the meals for my Monday through Thursday schedule. I generally make one thing for lunches to have before I leave for work, then do my meal packs that I bring with me.<\/p>\n

In the picture, you can see that I did things super easy last week. I made pepperoni and cream cheese sandwiches<\/a>, ham, cheese and pickle rollups<\/a>, and chopped celery. <\/p>\n

For my work meal packs, I have 4 containers with three sections each. This works out nicely for me but, if I need other containers, I do have a number of small square and round ones. I also have a thermal soup container. <\/p>\n

There are so many ways to create easy work (or school\/travel) meals, I thought I would share some ideas with you. These are in no particular order, and you can make any combination of foods you like.<\/p>\n

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pepperoni sandwiches<\/td>\ncelery<\/td>\ngrapes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ham, cheese & pickle rollups<\/td>\ncelery & carrots<\/td>\nhard boiled eggs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
crackers and peanut\/almond butter<\/td>\nsalad of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, mozz, & a wee bit of healthy oil<\/td>\npudding with banana\/berries and cream<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cucumber slices<\/td>\nham & cheese cubes<\/td>\ntrail mix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
protein balls\/bars<\/td>\npickles<\/td>\nsoft boiled eggs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
meatballs<\/td>\nshredded chicken<\/td>\ntuna salad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
orange sections<\/td>\ngrapefruit sections<\/td>\nlemon slices (for drinks)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
folded up small tortillas, shredded lettuce, tomato, cucumber, cheese & meat<\/td>\ncrackers, cheese, & pepperoni<\/td>\ncelery &
peanut butter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
peanut butter filled dates<\/td>\ncantaloupe chunks<\/td>\nwatermelon chunks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
honey dew chunks<\/td>\nberries <\/td>\nkiwi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
radishes<\/td>\npickled beets<\/td>\nrollups with deli meat & cheese, lettuce, tomato & cucumber<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
nuts<\/td>\nseeds<\/td>\nraw pod peas\/green beans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
grape\/cherry tomatoes<\/td>\nraisins\/cranberries<\/td>\npopcorn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
kale\/sweat potato chips<\/td>\nBell pepper slices<\/td>\nHomemade fruit cocktail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Homemade applesauce<\/td>\nstring cheese<\/td>\nprotein cookie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Save money by using up leftovers in your meal packs. This can make those bits and pieces you have left over stretch further. <\/p>\n

These ideas will get you started. I am also interested in what you put into your meal packs? Anything I missed? What is your favorite meal combo?<\/strong><\/p>\n

~ Shannon<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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