Back to School Made Easy: ½ Price Woolworths Picks + Simple Lunch Box Ideas

The holidays are over, the uniforms are out, and the lunchboxes are ready to go again. Back to school means back to early mornings, packed bags, and planning ahead, but it doesn’t have to be stressful.

This week, Woolworths has some great ½ price snacks and cereals to help stock the pantry, simplify mornings, and make lunchboxes a breeze.

At Spixal, we stick to the 80/20 rule, whole foods most of the time, with room for a treat. It keeps things balanced and realistic (because no one has time for perfect lunches every day!).

½ Price Picks of the Week from Woolworths

Standouts this week

Tasti Oat Baked Squares

Soft, filling, and made with real oats. Great for recess or an after-school snack to fill hungry tummies.

Uncle Tobys Roll-Ups

An old-school favourite that still gets kids excited. We save these for Fridays or those midweek “I need a win” days.

Uncle Tobys Muesli Bars

A lunchbox essential. Great for busy mornings, pop one in your bag for yourself too.

Olina’s Bakehouse Mini Cookies

Just the right size for a little sweet treat. Add one pack to the lunchbox for balance and smiles all round.

Cereal Corner

Breakfast doesn’t need to be fancy. These ½ price cereals will help you get out the door faster:

• Weet-Bix Bites – wholesome and crunchy
  

• Milo Cereal – a hit for kids who love chocolatey milk
  

• Nesquik – fast, fun, and easy
  

• Trix – colourful and perfect for easing back into routine
  

• Cheerios – the classic that suits everyone
  

💡 Tip: Lay out bowls and spoons the night before. One less thing to think about in the morning rush.

Bento Box Lunch Ideas

A balanced lunchbox doesn’t need to be complicated. Here are three easy ideas using this week’s specials:

1. Oaty Crunch Bento

• Half a sandwich (ham & cheese or Vegemite)
  

• Tasti Oat Baked Square
  

• Carrot sticks + cherry tomatoes
  

• Small pack of Olina Mini Cookies
  

2. Friday Fun Box

• Chicken wrap or mini roll
  

• Uncle Tobys Roll-Up
  

• Apple slices
  

• Muesli bar
  

• Cucumber sticks
  
  

3. Morning Rush Bento

• Leftover pasta or rice
  

• Cheese cubes
  

• Uncle Tobys Muesli Bar
  

• Pear slices
  

• 1 Mini Cookie pack
  
  

Routine Reset: Morning Tips for a Smooth Start

1. Prep lunches and uniforms the night before
Even a 10-minute head start can save you from the morning scramble.

2. Keep breakfasts on rotation
Choose 2–3 easy favourites (like cereal or toast) to make mornings predictable.

3. Stock your “snack station”
Keep all your grab-and-go snacks, muesli bars, oat squares, and fruit in one easy spot.

4. Add a five-minute buffer
Because something always comes up (spilled milk, missing shoe, forgotten note…).

Keep It Simple

Between the back-to-school rush and everyday life, easy wins count. Mix in these half-price snacks, fresh fruit, and a few make-ahead items, and you’ve got stress-free lunch box ideas ready to go.