One of the hardest things about being a parent or caregiver is that when your child is at school, you can’t really control how their day goes. Will they be able to focus in class, make friends, avoid bullies and eat all their vegetables? You trust that they will do their best; other than that, it’s out of your hands.
That being said, there are a few ways you can remind your child that they are loved and encourage them to stay focused and positive. Enter the humble lunchbox note. More rejuvenating than a meal alone, the lunchbox note is your opportunity to connect with your kid in the middle of the day. It can be the time to share advice, a drawing or a silly joke, but most importantly, it’s a way to let your kid know you’re thinking of them.
Take inspiration from some of these totally adorable lunchbox notes. Trust us, anything you come up with will make your child’s day a little brighter.
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Hello Sweetie
From an adorable winking watermelon to a sleepy star-flecked unicorn, these colorful lunchbox notes will inspire kids to use their imaginations.
Weekend-Ready Flamingo
Not an artist? You can always buy a few lunchbox-ready notecards — this one's from a designer dad in South Carolina — and save them for days your child needs an extra pick-me-up.
Scratch-Off Sentiments
This scratch-off lunchbox note will get little superheroes excited for lunchtime. Buy some online or DIY your own.
Have a Grape Day
One of the best things about little kids is that they never tire of silly jokes. Make their day with this grape greeting.
Minion Messages
This Minion-inspired note is great, but the banana next to it steals the show. It's a reminder that you don't have to stick to paper when it comes to leaving messages in your kids' lunches.
So Wacky
Animaniacs' Wakko Warner is keeping things totally zany in this artistic note. If you're not great at freehand drawing, pull up an image you like online, place a piece of paper over your computer screen and lightly trace the design in pencil. Then color it in, and you'll have a pretty accurate drawing to tuck into your child's lunch.
Just Love
All jokes aside, this note reminds the recipient that they are loved.
Play Hard
You can give children all the advice you want, but this simple reminder is all they really need.
Create the Future
Watching little ones grow up can be hard. Remind them that some of the best moments are yet to come, and don't forget to take it to heart yourself.
Make Someone Smile
This lunchbox note encourages kids to make the world a better place, one smile at a time. Bonus points for the rainbow lettering!
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