It’s hard to believe that it is already the end of July, and many kids are going back to school as early as NEXT WEEK! Time to gather up the requisite school supplies including cool backpacks and stylish lunch storage options. Gen X remembers the metal lunchboxes of our childhood. Mine held a PB&J sandwich, a Hostess cupcake or Twinkies, and a dream of trading for someone’s fruit roll-up. Fast forward to 2025 and enter the Bento box. It’s sleek, organized and intentional.

And suddenly, it hit me.

What if life worked the same way?

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🍱 The Metaphor: Life as a Bento Box

Bento boxes are compact containers divided into compartments with each section holding a different food item. It’s not just about nutrition, it’s about balance, aesthetic, and choice.

Intentional living is like that too.

You only have so much space in your life box, so you start being mindful of what you fill it with:

• Work
  
• Rest
  
• Family
  
• Faith
  
• Creativity
  
• Wellness
  
• Joy
  

There’s beauty in not overstuffing. In choosing what fits and letting go of what doesn’t.

Because just like a Bento box, when you cram in too much, it gets messy.

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🛒 Back-to-School Bento Finds 

Here are some of my favorite Amazon Bento Boxes for this school year that are great for kids, teens, or even grown-ups trying to pack a better lunch or simplify their day:

📌 Shop My Bento Picks on Amazon  

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Favorites include:

• 🟢 OmieBox – with built-in vacuum insulated thermos for warm/cold food and 5 color choices
  
• 🔵 Bentgo Kids – colorful, leak-proof, and toddler-friendly. With 8 different shades, it’s a fave
  
• 🟣 Monbento – a sleek and minimalist design for teens or adults, comes in 15 different colors and patterns.
  
• 🔶 Stackable Lunchbox Systems – for big appetites or snack lovers (great for college dorm students, it also comes with reusable fork and spoon combos. For a sleek design, choose Bentoheaven, which has 9 color options and a minimalist design
  

Pro Tip: Include matching utensils, mini sauce jars, and insulated lunch bags for an organized and waste-free setup.

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 Reflection Section:

Maybe this school year isn’t just about getting your kids back into routine; maybe it’s a reset for you, too.

What needs to go back in your own Bento box of life?
What needs to come out?
What compartments are empty and longing for nourishment?

As the summer fades, it’s the perfect time to realign your priorities