School Lunchbox Planner
Plan a balanced lunchbox for each of the 5 school days — main, fruit, snack and drink. The planner checks variety across the week, suggests items for empty slots, and builds your shopping list.
Variety check
Weekly shopping list
Printable weekly card
A colorful card of the full week, ready to print and stick on the fridge.
How to use
- Fill in the main, fruit, snack and drink for each school day.
- Press the suggestions button to fill any empty slots from the built-in item list.
- Check the variety report — repeated mains are flagged so you can swap them.
- Use the shopping list for one weekly grocery run, and print the weekly card.
Note: Everything is saved in your browser automatically. General information only, not medical advice.
Tips
- Prep on Sunday evening — wash fruits and portion snacks for the whole week.
- Aim for a different main each day; kids eat better when the box looks different.
- Involve the child in Friday planning so Monday starts without arguments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How does the lunchbox planner check variety?
It compares the main item across all five school days and flags any main that repeats, so you can swap it for something different.
Where do the suggestions come from?
The tool keeps a built-in list of about 60 common lunch items and suggests random ones for empty fields, while skipping foods you marked to avoid.
Does it give nutrition advice?
No. It is a planning helper only. Consult a doctor or dietitian for dietary needs and allergies.
How do I exclude foods my child does not eat?
Enter them in the Foods to avoid field as a comma separated list, and the suggestion engine will skip them.