School Lunch Just Got Way Easier

Packing school lunches sounded cute and fun. I had visions of bento boxes, color-coded fruit skewers, maybe even little notes that said, “Have a magical day!”

Fast-forward to real life:
One kid only eats beige food. The other wants something “exciting” every day. And somehow, we’re always out of string cheese.

By the second week of school, I was googling “lunches kids will eat that won’t make me cry.”
Then I remembered: ChatGPT packs zero emotional baggage.

So I gave it the job — picky eater, adventurous eater, no fridge, minimal prep, and a shared grocery list. It came back with a plan that actually works... and no one asked for a snack right after school.

The Prompt that Changed My Week

Create a 5-day school lunch plan for two kids: one is a picky eater (age 6), and the other loves variety and trying new things (age 8). Lunches must be nut-free, packable without a fridge, and able to be prepped the night before. Include a shared grocery list, storage tips, and ideas for batching or reusing ingredients across the week. Bonus: make the meals fun or themed so my kids get excited to open their lunchbox.

Pro Tip: Change any of the details in the prompt to get a result that is tailored to you situation (allergies, food preferences, etc.).