I had a really busy couple of months at work and starting stocking the freezer with Lean Cusine's for when I didn't have time to go get lunch. I figured out that that was actually a good money savings, too, when you consider that a typical lunch out might be up to $10.
I'd love to pack lunch every day but I don't usually have time. The other night we made chicken tacos. Hubster cooked chicken breasts covered in salsa in the crock pot, then we did Uncle Ben's ready rice, heated up and seasoned a can of black beans, and served it with tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, etc.
We had plenty of leftovers so once dinner was done I packed up the chicken, rice, some beans, and two folder up tortillas in my sectioned lunch plastic container. This was yummy - even better the second day.
I know I could save a lot of money if I packed a lunch even just one or two days a week. I am going to give it a try. I bet the kids would love a packed lunch too!
