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Latch Key Kid lunches

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Lunch Options for Latchkey Kids

Do you remember the term “latchkey kid?” It looks like my children, aged 9 and 12, will be home alone for a few hours while I start working again. Sandwiches are an obvious go-to for their lunches, and with a sandwich maker, they can whip up some hot sandwiches safely.

I’m also considering other tools to make cooking at home safer and easier for them. I thought about getting individual instant noodle pots so they can prepare their own noodles.

What other lunch ideas do you have? I’d love to hear your suggestions!

Edit: Thank you all for your great ideas! I’ll compile a list to share with my kids. While convenience items like Kraft Dinner aren’t common in our area (aside from instant noodles), I’m sure we’ll find some suitable alternatives.

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    It sounds like you’re setting your kids up for some independence while keeping their meals safe and fun! Here are a few additional tools and lunch ideas that could help:

    Tools:
    1. Electric Rice Cooker – A small rice cooker can be very user-friendly and can help them make rice or steam veggies without much supervision.
    2. Microwave Safe Containers – If you have a microwave, they can use microwave-safe containers to heat up leftovers or make simple dishes like mug cakes or scrambled eggs.
    3. Toaster Oven – Great for making small pizzas, baking toast, or even reheating leftover meals. Just ensure they understand the safety features.
    4. Blender – If they’re into smoothies, a blender can be a fun way for them to mix fruits, yogurt, and juices for a refreshing drink.
    5. Salad Spinner – If they enjoy salads, a salad spinner can make washing and drying greens easier.

    Lunch Ideas:
    1. DIY Wraps – Set up a wrap station with tortillas, deli meats, cheeses, and veggies. They can customize their wraps to their liking.
    2. Pasta Salad – Prepare a batch of pasta salad in advance and store it in individual containers for them to grab when they’re hungry.
    3. Hummus and Veggies – Pack some hummus with cut-up veggies for a healthy snack or lunch option.
    4. Quesadillas – Let them make quesadillas with cheese and any other fillings they’d like. They can use the sandwich maker or a pan to heat them up.
    5. Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits – They can layer yogurt, fruit, and granola in a cup for a nutritious and tasty option.
    6. Rice Bowls – Pre-cooked rice with different toppings like beans, cheese, and chopped veggies can make quick and easy meals.

    I hope these ideas help make their transition to being home alone a little smoother, while also encouraging them to try new things in the kitchen!

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