54: The System for ​S​chool Lunch Boxes with Lily Payen of Feeding Tiny Bellies

If packing school lunches feels like one more daily decision you just don't have the energy to make, this episode is for you.Julie sits down with Feeding Tiny Bellies creator Lily Payen to talk about creating school lunches that actually work—for both parents and kids. From reducing decision fatigue to building simple lunch systems, Lily shares practical strategies that make mornings easier without turning lunch packing into another impossible standard.They discuss why kids often don't eat the lunches we lovingly pack, how to introduce variety without overwhelming yourself, why "theme days" might become your new favorite parenting hack, and the surprising reason untouched lunches aren't always about the food.Whether you're packing lunches for the first time or you've been doing it for years, this conversation will help you trade perfection for systems that actually fit real life.In this episode, you'll learn:Why untouched lunches aren't always a sign of failureHow theme days eliminate daily lunch decisionsEasy ways to create variety without extra workWhat lunchbox tools are actually worth buyingHow to help kids feel ownership over their lunchesWhy practical always beats PinterestConnect with Lily:https://feedingtinybellies.com/https://www.instagram.com/feedingtinybelliesFeeding Tiny Bellies: School LunchesConnect with Julie:Website: dallasgirlfriday.comInstagram: @thesystemforeverything