Packing school lunches can feel like the same old routine, but a few smart supermarket specials can make things easier (and more exciting!). Each week, we share fresh lunch box ideas using simple, affordable snacks and whole foods.
At Spixal, we’re big believers in balance. We follow the 80/20 rule, nourishing whole foods most of the time, with room for a treat. And of course, we always top up our bento boxes with fresh fruit like apples, bananas, and pears because they’re good value and reliably eaten.
🛒 ½ Price Picks of the Week (Woolworths)
These are the stand-out snacks we’ll be stocking up on, and how we’re using them as part of this week’s lunch box ideas:
🌽 Corn Thins
An underrated classic! We break them up into bite-sized pieces and pop them in the bento box. Perfect on their own, or pair them with cheese cubes or hummus for extra fuel.
🍫 Digestive Choc Tops
A sweet treat that my kids love (and I sneak sometimes too). They’re an easy add-in for a balanced lunch box, and a fun way to make school lunches feel a little special.
🍿 Cobs Popcorn
A massive winner all round. It’s light, crunchy, and the perfect snack size for school. Has anyone tried the salt & vinegar flavour? I’ll be grabbing some this week to test it out.
🥛 Farmers Union Yoghurt Pouches
Always a hit in our house. Mess-free, tasty, and perfect for kids of all ages. Plus, keep an eye on our store, we’ve got something coming soon that’s perfect if your little ones love a good yoghurt pouch.
🍎 Lunch Box Ideas That Work
The formula we stick to is simple:
✔ A main (sandwich, wrap or roll-ups)
✔ 1–2 healthy snacks (corn thins, fruit, veggie sticks)
✔ 1 fun treat (digestive choc top, popcorn, or Delites)
✔ Always fruit for balance (apples, pears, bananas)
Mix and match with this week’s half-price snacks, and you’ve got affordable lunch box ideas that your kids will actually eat.
💬 Your Turn:
What’s your go-to lunch box snack or hack? Share it with us so we can spread the inspiration to other parents in our community.
✨ Shop Bento Boxes
Make packing these lunch box ideas easier (and a whole lot more fun) with our Spixal Bento Boxes – designed to keep food fresh, portions simple, and kids excited for lunchtime.
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🥪 Lunch Box Ideas: This Week’s Top Picks
Packing school lunches can feel like the same old routine, but a few smart supermarket specials can make things easier (and more exciting!). Each week, we share fresh lunch box ideas using simple, affordable snacks and whole foods.
At Spixal, we’re big believers in balance. We follow the 80/20 rule, nourishing whole foods most of the time, with room for a treat. And of course, we always top up our bento boxes with fresh fruit like apples, bananas, and pears because they’re good value and reliably eaten.
🛒 ½ Price Picks of the Week (Woolworths)
These are the stand-out snacks we’ll be stocking up on, and how we’re using them as part of this week’s lunch box ideas:
🌽 Corn Thins
An underrated classic! We break them up into bite-sized pieces and pop them in the bento box. Perfect on their own, or pair them with cheese cubes or hummus for extra fuel.
🍫 Digestive Choc Tops
A sweet treat that my kids love (and I sneak sometimes too). They’re an easy add-in for a balanced lunch box, and a fun way to make school lunches feel a little special.
🍿 Cobs Popcorn
A massive winner all round. It’s light, crunchy, and the perfect snack size for school. Has anyone tried the salt & vinegar flavour? I’ll be grabbing some this week to test it out.
🥛 Farmers Union Yoghurt Pouches
Always a hit in our house. Mess-free, tasty, and perfect for kids of all ages. Plus, keep an eye on our store, we’ve got something coming soon that’s perfect if your little ones love a good yoghurt pouch.
🍎 Lunch Box Ideas That Work
The formula we stick to is simple:
✔ A main (sandwich, wrap or roll-ups)
✔ 1–2 healthy snacks (corn thins, fruit, veggie sticks)
✔ 1 fun treat (digestive choc top, popcorn, or Delites)
✔ Always fruit for balance (apples, pears, bananas)
Mix and match with this week’s half-price snacks, and you’ve got affordable lunch box ideas that your kids will actually eat.
💬 Your Turn:
What’s your go-to lunch box snack or hack? Share it with us so we can spread the inspiration to other parents in our community.
✨ Shop Bento Boxes
Make packing these lunch box ideas easier (and a whole lot more fun) with our Spixal Bento Boxes – designed to keep food fresh, portions simple, and kids excited for lunchtime.
👉 Shop our Bento Box range here