Easy Lunchbox Lunch Ideas on a Budget

A Mum's Guide to Budget School Lunches

At Spixal, we’re all about balance, nourishing meals most of the time, with a little room for treats. When it comes to school lunches, we know it can be tough to come up with new ideas every week and stick to a budget.

So, we’ve made it easy for you. We’ve put together three fresh lunchbox lunch ideas using half-price finds from Woolworths. These bento-style combos are fun, colourful, affordable, and yes, kid-approved.

Best of all? You can pack them in one of our very own bento boxes, available here.
(And pssst… our new school and lunch range is coming very soon. You won’t want to miss it.)

🎒 Here Are Some Lunchbox Lunch Ideas on What to Pack in Your Kids’ Bento Box for School

Packing lunchboxes day after day can be a challenge, especially when you want to keep it healthy, fun, and budget-friendly. To help you out, we’ve put together three easy and delicious bento box lunch ideas using Woolworths half-price snacks and fresh, seasonal fruit.

These combos are perfect for busy mornings, picky eaters, and growing kids, and they pack perfectly into our Spixal bento boxes (available to shop here).

Ready for some inspiration? Let’s dive in!

🌈 Rainbow Crunch Box

Perfect for kids who love colour and variety.

What’s Inside:

  • Ham & cheese sandwich 

  • Pears - Slice it up

  • Carrot sticks 

  • Vaalia yoghurt pouch (½ price this week at Woolworths)

  • Apple Slice Cookies (½ price this week at Woolworths)

  • Strawberries

  • Cheese Cubes

This lunchbox idea is full of fresh, vibrant options that are easy to prep and fun to eat.

🧀 Roll-Up Crunch Box

Classic, comforting and loaded with texture.

What’s Inside:

  • Chicken, lettuce & tomato wrap

  • Mango 

  • Pods - Mars (½ price this week at Woolworths)

  • In A Biskit (½ price this week at Woolworths)

  • Corn on the cob

  • Cucumber sticks & Hummus

This is one of our favourite lunchbox lunch ideas for fussy eaters, it’s got a little bit of everything.

🍿 Movie Night Bento (For School!)

A treat-style box with wholefood balance.

What’s Inside:

  • Anything Egg Cups (a great recipe here by Recipe Tin Eats - use what you’ve got in the fridge)

  • Snowpeas

  • Frisp strawberry Crisps - Choc Coated (½ price this week at Woolworths)

  • Apple Slices

  • Popcorn (½ price this week at Woolworths)

  • Blueberries

This playful option feels like a Friday treat, perfect for end-of-week motivation.

 

½ Price Snacks this week at Woolworths



Stand out ½ price snack this week at Woolworths

Stock up now while on sale

 

🆕 New School & Lunch Range Coming Soon

We’ve been working behind the scenes on our newest drop, a full school and lunch range featuring fresh designs, fun colours and even more lunch-packing options. Make sure you're following us on socials (Instagram & Facebook) and signed up to our emails so you’re first to know when it lands.

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