How is it possible that two working adults can barely afford an early education for their children? Without a doubt, if I wasn't already in the profession of working in childcare, I would be a stay at home mom simply due to the fact that quality childcare is so damn expensive. I get a pretty sweet discount and still, barely make enough for groceries for the month. 

So, why do it?

The alternative is staying at home with both kids, maybe taking classes like music and gymnastics (probably virtually thanks to COVID), and doing things the enrich them at home. All manageable and doable, millions stay at home moms figure it out.

My next tip is foods. Pack items that you know your kids will eat. Try things at dinner time or on the weekend and pack them things they like, will eat, and can fill them up. The last thing you want is your child to be not eating at school. I really love the Bentgo boxes that help create small serving sizes. It makes meal planning so much easier because you see how much of each item. 

Personally I like to throw in a large portion of the "meal", think pasta salad, sandwich, casserole, etc. I do at least one fruit, a snack item, some veggies if they aren't in the meal, and the little circle in the middle I'll add a treat.