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An easy way to make school lunches special every day

By Cristine Struble

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - AUGUST 21: Students disinfect their hands as they queue for lunch at the canteen on the first day back to school since the March shut down at the Ostra Real public school on August 21, 2020 in Stockholm, Sweden. The high school will continue a majority of the education online, with physical classes programmed every two weeks. Although Sweden did not experience a total lockdown during the pandemic, contrary to most countries in Europe, with a population of 10 million, it has one of the highest Coronavirus death rates relative to population size in Europe. (Photo by Martin von Krogh/Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - AUGUST 21: Students disinfect their hands as they queue for lunch at the canteen on the first day back to school since the March shut down at the Ostra Real public school on August 21, 2020 in Stockholm, Sweden. The high school will continue a majority of the education online, with physical classes programmed every two weeks. Although Sweden did not experience a total lockdown during the pandemic, contrary to most countries in Europe, with a population of 10 million, it has one of the highest Coronavirus death rates relative to population size in Europe. (Photo by Martin von Krogh/Getty Images) /
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School lunches can bring extra smiles with a little sweet treat.

As kids head back to school, whether in person or online, school lunches can be tricky for parents. From balancing proper nutrition to ensuring that the kids eat that food, that lunch box is more complicated than it needs to be. With all the other aspects of back to school, shouldn’t that school lunch bring smiles?

Any school year, especially this school year, can be overwhelming. From new experiences to navigating different personalities, school is more than learning math equations and history lessons. There are some emotional facts mixed into all the learning.

Given the enormity of the situation, kids can crave words of encouragement. While your high school teenager might not want a handwritten note from mom with smiley faces and hearts, they do want to hear a positive thought or word of encouragement. Sometimes, it is all about the delivery.

This year, Rice Krispies Treats are making it easy for families to share some happy thoughts, words or even a doodle in those school lunches. With the Love in Case of kits, the individually wrapped Rice Krispies Treats have a spot to write a note, draw a picture or send a secret code. It definitely adds a touch of love to the school lunch (or anytime).

According to a recent survey, kids say that they crave more support as they leave for school. While parents understand that those first day jitters might be overwhelming, the encouragement doesn’t need to end on school day 2. The idea, with the help of the Love in Case of kits, is to find ways to bring that encouraging reminder to the kids’ hands.

As a parent of teenagers, they sometimes shy away from getting those cute messages and notes from elementary school. From the eye roll to the teenage blank stare, those kids don’t want to be little anymore, but they want a mom’s support.

In our house, these Rice Krispies Treats have hidden codes. Instead of a “mom phrase” with smiley faces and doodles, there are just a series of letters. When the kids open their school lunches, they understand the meaning, but no one else does. It is a fun way to communicate to know that I’m thinking of them yet not embarrass them.

If you want to get your own Love in Case of kits, they are available exclusively at KelloggStore.com. The kit sells for $10.

In addition, for each kit sold, Kellogg’s will donate $20 to No Kid Hungry. That donation can provide up to 200 meals for kids in need.

Whether it is the first day, the second week or just before the big mid-term, give the kids some words of encouragement every day. That little moment of love can be the boost that the kids crave more than another Rice Krispies Treat.

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