The Lunchbox Manual•Out Now

the end of
“what do I even pack?”

The complete system for packing lunches that keep kids full, steady and fuelled through the school day. Without the 7am guessing.

★★★★★

“Put your lunchbox manual to the test amidst the general household chaos and it's honestly been a game changer. Digestible info that I can run with.”

Jala
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★★★★★

“I bought the manual and loved how much ground it covers. Very excited to start packing lunchboxes now.”

Karine

The Lunchbox Manual

the manual nobody gave us

It's 7:42am, someone's lost a shoe, and you're packing the usual three things because there's no time to think. Half-wondering if that cheese sandwich is actually doing anything for them.

And you'll pack 1,000+ lunches before school is over.

Untouched lunchboxes. Hungry kids. Picky eaters. School restrictions.

Nobody hands you a manual for any of that. So I wrote one.

Not to make lunch perfect. To help you make a good lunch your default. Even on the messiest mornings.

But nobody hands you a manual for making those lunchboxes work harder for kids, without making mornings harder for you.

So I wrote one.

Not to make lunch perfect. (Who needs the pressure?) To make packing a lunchbox that actually supports your kid something you can do with your eyes closed. Even on the messiest mornings.

What's inside

170+ pages built to be used,
not read cover to cover

It's not 30 lunchboxes to “inspire” you. It's a reference you dip into: build a box, look something up, fix what's not landing, come back when you need it. A manual that lives by the fridge and helps you pack the next thousand boxes.

A child's finger tapping The Lunchbox Manual cover on a tablet, next to bananas and a snack tin
The Lunchbox Manual contents page on a tablet, on a concrete surface
Hands holding a tablet showing page 51, keep food appetising
A tablet showing page 64, three example lunchboxes
A tablet showing page 167, lentil cheese balls recipe, on a concrete surface
  1. 01

    Why lunchboxes matter

    What a good lunch can support today — and what 1,000+ of them can build over time.

  2. 02

    The Lunchbox Formula

    Protein. Complex carbs. Healthy fats. Colour. The simple structure behind every good box, plus why four together beats any one alone.

  3. 03

    Set up → pack → fix

    Your kitchen, prep rhythm and packing system. Plus straight answers for the real problems: picky eaters, emergency days, hungry kids, school rules, nut-free lunches and more.

  4. 04

    Make food work harder

    Smart nutrition upgrades. With almost no extra effort.

  5. 05

    Food library

    Easy foods by Formula pillar, plus a done-for-you grocery list.

  6. 06

    Master recipes

    Muffins, fritters, wraps, oat bars, bliss balls and more — flexible bases you can adapt instead of starting from scratch.

  7. 07

    The toolkit

    Fridge-friendly cheat sheets for packing, freezing, food safety, groceries and more.

From the parents packing with it

↓ REVIEWS
★★★★★

“It made me look at their lunchboxes differently. I now understand why certain foods are more helpful for my kids and you made it all so easy to implement.”

LAURA
★★★★★

"I was amazed at how complete it is. The master recipes are such a good idea too."

TANIA
★★★★★

“Really happy. Already printed (and even laminated 😉) the pillar cheat sheet!"

LISA
★★★★★

“I used it the day after reading it to great success, everything got eaten.”

MARINA
★★★★★

“It's so good, I feel like a kid on Christmas morning 😁”

HILDE

What you walk away with

what you'll learn

The Manual helps you pack lunchboxes that work much harder for them, without making you work much harder.

A packed lunchbox with egg, tomatoes, roasted chickpeas, chocolate dip and beet wraps
  • Pack with ease

    01

    Know exactly what to pack and how to pack it. Including snacks.

  • Better fuel

    02

    Turn simple foods into better fuel for the school day.

  • Faster mornings

    03

    Put together a good lunchbox in minutes and take back your mornings.

  • Picky phases

    04

    Roll with picky phases without losing your mind.

  • Quick fixes

    05

    Fix a lunchbox that feels “off” in seconds.

  • Peace of mind

    06

    And most importantly, close the lid knowing what's inside actually supports your kids.

…and much more, all in one place.

Frequently asked questions

The Lunchbox Manual cover on an iPad: the lunchbox manual — making food work much harder for kids, without making parents work much harder

the questions
you ask most

Some came from DMs. Some from emails. All from parents who wanted to know exactly what they were getting before they bought.

Instantly. The Manual lands in your inbox the second you check out. Read it on your phone, tablet or laptop, and print the cheat sheets for the fridge.

The Formula gives you the what. The Manual gives you the how: 170+ pages of systems, fixes, a full food library, master recipes and a printable toolkit.

Yes. Every recipe in the Manual is either nut-free, or has nut-free swaps. Additionally, there's a dedicated section on how to pack nut-free lunchboxes without the nutritional downgrade.

Yes. A whole Fix section covers picky phases, boxes coming home untouched and building around the foods your kid already eats. Plus, the Master Recipes offer a flexible, nutrient-dense base that can be adapted to your kid's preferences.

No. The point is giving you the systems, tools and simple recipes in one place so you have to spend as little time in the kitchen as possible.

Get The Manual · €37

lands in your inbox the second you check out

The Lunchbox Manual

The Lunchbox Manual cover on an iPad: the lunchbox manual — making food work much harder for kids, without making parents work much harderOut
now

the end of
“what do I even pack?”

The complete system for packing lunches that keep kids full, steady and fuelled through the school day. Without the 7am guessing.

Get The Manual · €37

lands in your inbox the second you check out

★★★★★

“Put your lunchbox manual to the test amidst the general household chaos and it's honestly been a game changer. Digestible info that I can run with.”

Jala
★★★★★

“I bought the manual and loved how much ground it covers. Very excited to start packing lunchboxes now.”

Karine

The Lunchbox Manual

the manual nobody gave us

It's 7:42am, someone's lost a shoe, and you're packing the usual three things because there's no time to think. Half-wondering if that cheese sandwich is actually doing anything for them.

1,000+ lunches you'll pack before school is over.

But nobody hands you a manual for making those lunchboxes work harder for kids, without making mornings harder for you.

So I wrote one.

Not to make lunch perfect. (Who needs the pressure?) To make packing a lunchbox that actually supports your kid something you can do with your eyes closed. Even on the messiest mornings.

What's inside

170+ pages built to be used,
not read cover to cover

It's not 30 lunchboxes to “inspire” you. It's a reference you dip into: build a box, look something up, fix what's not landing, come back when you need it. A manual that lives by the fridge and helps you pack the next thousand boxes.

A child's finger tapping The Lunchbox Manual cover on a tablet
The Lunchbox Manual contents page on a tablet
Page 51, keep food appetising
Page 64, three example lunchboxes
Page 167, lentil cheese balls recipe
07 chaptersInside the manual
  1. 01

    Why lunchboxes matter

    What a good lunch can support today — and what 1,000+ of them can build over time.

  2. 02

    The Lunchbox Formula

    Protein. Complex carbs. Healthy fats. Colour. The simple structure behind every good box, plus why four together beats any one alone.

  3. 03

    Set up → pack → fix

    Your kitchen, prep rhythm and packing system. Plus straight answers for the real problems: picky eaters, emergency days, hungry kids, school rules, nut-free lunches and more.

  4. 04

    Make food work harder

    Smart nutrition upgrades. With almost no extra effort.

  5. 05

    Food library

    Easy foods by Formula pillar, plus a done-for-you grocery list.

  6. 06

    Master recipes

    Muffins, fritters, wraps, oat bars, bliss balls and more — flexible bases you can adapt instead of starting from scratch.

  7. 07

    The toolkit

    Fridge-friendly cheat sheets for packing, freezing, food safety, groceries and more.

What parents say

★★★★★

“It made me look at their lunchboxes differently. I now understand why certain foods are more helpful for my kids and you made it all so easy to implement.”

Laura
★★★★★

“I was amazed at how complete it is. The master recipes are such a good idea too.”

Tania
★★★★★

“Really happy. Already printed (and even laminated 😉) the pillar cheat sheet!”

Lisa
★★★★★

“I used it the day after reading it to great success, everything got eaten.”

Marina
★★★★★

“It's so good, I feel like a kid on Christmas morning 😁”

Hilde

What you walk away with

what you'll learn

The Manual helps you pack lunchboxes that work much harder for them, without making you work much harder.

A packed lunchbox with egg, tomatoes, roasted chickpeas, chocolate dip and beet wraps
  • Pack with ease

    01

    Know exactly what to pack and how to pack it. Including snacks.

  • Better fuel

    02

    Turn simple foods into better fuel for the school day.

  • Faster mornings

    03

    Put together a good lunchbox in minutes and take back your mornings.

  • Picky phases

    04

    Roll with picky phases without losing your mind.

  • Quick fixes

    05

    Fix a lunchbox that feels “off” in seconds.

  • Peace of mind

    06

    And most importantly, close the lid knowing what's inside actually supports your kids.

…and much more, all in one place.

Frequently asked questions

The Lunchbox Manual cover on an iPad: the lunchbox manual — making food work much harder for kids, without making parents work much harder

the questions
you ask most

Some came from DMs. Some from emails. All from parents who wanted to know exactly what they were getting before they bought.

Instantly. The Manual lands in your inbox the second you check out. Read it on your phone, tablet or laptop, and print the cheat sheets for the fridge.

The Formula gives you the what. The Manual gives you the how: 170+ pages of systems, fixes, a full food library, master recipes and a printable toolkit.

Yes. Every recipe in the Manual is either nut-free, or has nut-free swaps. Additionally, there's a dedicated section on how to pack nut-free lunchboxes without the nutritional downgrade.

Yes. A whole Fix section covers picky phases, boxes coming home untouched and building around the foods your kid already eats. Plus, the Master Recipes offer a flexible, nutrient-dense base that can be adapted to your kid's preferences.

No. The point is giving you the systems, tools and simple recipes in one place so you have to spend as little time in the kitchen as possible.

Get The Manual · €37

lands in your inbox the second you check out