It’s less expensive – If you’re on a budget, making homemade meals at home is a great way to save money! School lunches aren’t as expensive as eating out, but they can add up if you get them for multiple children, every day.I try to use compostable packaging whenever I can, but when it comes to helping the environment, packing a homecooked meal in a thermos creates no extra throwaway waste. It’s less wasteful- Something that has been bothering me lately is how many foods have excess packaging.Many “cold lunches” are filled with processed snacks that also aren’t the healthiest.
One thing that I am starting to notice is that my kids behave much better when they are eating healthier foods, that are low in sugar.
There are several good reasons to pack a hot lunch for your child in a thermos.