5 kitchen items to make packing homemade meals easier

Maybe you want to eat healthier or save money. Maybe you want to spend more of your lunch break relaxing instead of running around trying to find food. The best way to reach these goals is to pack your own lunch. Forgetting or not having time to pack your meals is a hard habit to break.

Whether you’re packing your kid’s school lunches or your own lunches, we’ve compiled some helpful tips and kitchen items to put you back on track. Everything below will help make packing your homemade meals easier.

Checkered Chef Baking Sheet w/Wire Rack Set

A durable, high-quality baking sheet is a versatile essential for every kitchen. Roast, cook, or bake your lunch the night before, so it’s ready for you to pack first thing in the morning. Not only are you saving time in your morning routine, but the easy-to-clean, dishwasher-safe baking sheet will help you save time on cleaning, too.


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2-Pack Checkered Chef Cooling Rack

With every baking sheet, you need a cooling rack. While the baking sheet comes with its own cooling rack, sometimes one just isn’t enough. Meal prepping is a great practice for busybodies who want to get their week’s meals cooked all at once. With more baking racks, meal prepping will run much smoother when it comes to cooling things like breakfast muffins or chicken and veggies for lunch.

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Commercial Plastic 30 x 18 Inch Carving Board

Preparing meals comes with a lot of slicing, dicing, and chopping. Whether you chose to meal prep or make your meals the night before, keep your countertops safe with this large plastic cutting board. The sizable surface area gives your plenty of room to work. Another dishwasher-safe essential, you’ll be cutting down on more cleaning time.


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Kizen IP100 Digital Meat Thermometer

This two-in-one thermometer and bottle opener is another convenient and versatile kitchen tool. With multiple settings, you can check the temperature of any meat, frying oil, or beverage. The reading is instant, making sure everything is cooked to your liking. The large hanging hole and magnets make this easy to store, ready for use with one hand reach away.

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Sky Mat Oasis Comfort Anti Fatigue Mat

After a long day, the last thing you want to do is prep your meals. While it’s better to get it over with before the morning, we understand the difficulties. Help take some stress off your feet with this anti-fatigue cushioned mat. It’ll give you the comfort and support you need to get through the cooking, so tomorrow everyone will be happy and well-fed.

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Keep working on your goals for healthier eating and homemade packed meals. Think of these kitchen items and tips as motivation to get started on more efficient meal prep.

Cooking doesn’t have to be a dreadful chore. Make it fun by taking the stress out of the equation. Soon you’ll be in a routine of meal prepping and you’ll have a meal packed for every day of the week.