Packing school lunches can be a drag. Fitting all that food in a small space without squishing anything, and all the while rushing around the house getting ready for school like a chicken with its head cut off. How are we supposed to remember to include a drink and cookies? Thank goodness Harry Huckleberry (Dan Povenmire, Phineas & Ferb) come to me for help. Boy was he in a sorry state! My tips might be practical, but they are nothing compared to some of these exquisite lunch box artists:

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Amazing Japanese bento box art via Anna the Red, Cup of Sugar Pinch of Salt, Cute Food for Kids, e-obento.com, and the Happy Little Bento blog.

Now I’m inspired to really dress up my lunch box! Do you have creative ways to keep bag lunches fun? Tell me more…