Trying very hard to work out if providing lunch box food for 3 children (my 2 preschoolers are in only in 3 days a week) will really be cheaper than the £15 a week on school lunches?
My child's school is really strict with lunch box contents. No processed food, no pasties, sausages, crackers, bread sticks, white bread, no pudding and big no to high salt and sugar products. Its all up on the school website.
Currently my dd has school lunch and she often has fish fingers, sausages and a cupcake. So I am feeling the double standards, but I understand the guidelines are in place for a reason.
So can lunch boxes be done cheaply, googling it seems to show that i'll need to purchase a vast quantity of fruit and veg, cheese, yoghurts and fresh whole meats. On top of that salads, rices, pastas, couscous and whole breads.
I am very intimidated by what needs to be provided and I am worrying the cost will not be any cheaper. But school lunches seem very odd and often my dd has complained about not liking the meal on offer.
Sorry if this is long but any mums who pack a lunch is it really a better option and can it be done cheaply. I'm a sahm so time for preparation is fine, just trying to do what's best for the kids.