I also grew up with very frugal parents! When I was a kid they always made enough for dinner that my dad would have leftovers to bring to work for lunch the next day. Packed in well loved tupperware and wrapped up in a newspaper bag 😂 They also grow their two favorite vegetables - lettuce and tomatoes - so they spend way less on salad (which they eat with every dinner) during the summer
AH yes exactly this! i feel like lunchables felt like a kid charcuterie board for lunch since i also would always have leftovers in school, but it’s with love and so sustainable <3 and love that they grew veggies, that’s so incredible and sounds like a beautiful childhood!! ty for reading <3 <3
OMG thank you so much for mentioning my post here :)
of course, ty for your piece!!
I also grew up with very frugal parents! When I was a kid they always made enough for dinner that my dad would have leftovers to bring to work for lunch the next day. Packed in well loved tupperware and wrapped up in a newspaper bag 😂 They also grow their two favorite vegetables - lettuce and tomatoes - so they spend way less on salad (which they eat with every dinner) during the summer
AH yes exactly this! i feel like lunchables felt like a kid charcuterie board for lunch since i also would always have leftovers in school, but it’s with love and so sustainable <3 and love that they grew veggies, that’s so incredible and sounds like a beautiful childhood!! ty for reading <3 <3
So many helpful tips in this! Thanks so much for sharing these
thanks so much for reading and happy it’s even mildly helpful!!