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by PATTY CATALANO
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Costco is better than any grocery store for lunch box bulk buys. Trust me. Stock up on these 10 Costco buys before school starts.
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Pop these pre-portioned cups into the lunch box with tortilla chips and shredded cheese for build-your-own nachos.
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Store these in the freezer before packing and they will stay cold, thawing just enough until lunch.
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Making sandwiches every morning leaves a mess. These chicken and Swiss roll-ups, however, are lunch-box ready.
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Are veggies the lone item left behind after everything else has been eaten? Try adding these sweet and colorful miniature bell peppers to the mix.
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These snacks rely on the fruits’ natural sweetness rather than added sugar, making this count as both a fruit and treat in one!
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They’re perfect for mornings when you’re running late.
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Didn’t make it to the grocery store to restock fresh fruit? That’s where these chips come in! Apples are baked until crisp and crunchy.
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Move over, string cheese: There’s a new mozzarella in town! These are perfectly portioned in easy-open packages.
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Nut-free granola bar options are inexplicably hard to find, and ones that make little mess are practically nonexistent.
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There’s just enough in each package to make lunch feel special without initiating an after-lunch sugar crash.