The kids are back in school and we have feelings about it.

Our mornings will soon be busier and our afternoons packed with soccer practice, piano lessons, and playdates.

Remind Ethan to check lost-and-found for his water bottle, again.

Collage - love letter to daughter

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Pick up frozen pizzas for nights I don’t have it in me to make dinnerHugh likes pepperoni.

Likewise, Simply Recipes has back-to-school top of mind.

But when our editors gathered to plan lunchbox recipes and tips, we got sappy and sentimental.

Collage - love letter to mom

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We have lots of packed lunch recipes and back-to-school survival tips to share with you.

“Whats a word for homesickness, when your home is a person?

We could all use a kind reminder like that.

Collage: love letter to Katie

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Lucky for us,Stephanie Ganzand Trader Joe’s are here to the rescue.

Here are her and her kids' favorite picks!

Pack it for lunch!

Love letter collage: Dear NYC

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It’s “the secret weapon for any lunch packer,” saysKatie Morford.

She gave us her favorite dinner recipes to take your packed lunch game to the next level.

Chili, fried rice, pasta salad, and moreyou’ll be glad to have these leftovers.

Buckeye Pancake, Blueberries, Strawberries, and Raspberries in Tupperware

Read the story:10 Dinner Leftovers That Make Great Packed Lunches

No brown-bag lunch bags here!

We made sure that they will “survive the drops that inevitably happen during your commutes.”

Closeup of a Chickpea Panini

Easy Homemade Vanilla Pudding in Multiple Bowls with Some on a Spoon

Classic Kimbap on a Wooden Plaque

Trader Joe’s storefront

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BLT Wraps on a Plate with Chips

Tortellini Salad

Farro, Mushroom, and Egg Grain Bowl with a Utensil

Loaded Veggie Sandwiches Stacked on a Cutting Board