Simple Halloween Lunch Box Ideas with a Freebie!

Hey there, fellow moms! There’s no better way to make your little ones’ day than with a Halloween-themed lunch that’s brimming with surprises! My kids LOVE when they get a fun Halloween lunch, and i’m sure yours will too!

It’s like a little burst of happiness right in the middle of their day. So, if you haven’t ventured into the world of crafting simple Halloween-themed lunches yet, it’s time to dive in!

In this blog post, we’re going to share some spooktacular Lunchbox ideas that are simple, exciting, and sure to make your kiddos’ day! But wait, there’s more! We’re handing you a TREAT – a Free Instant Download of Halloween jokes to add a dash of laughter to their lunchtime.

Spooky Sandwiches

First and foremost, it’s time to give those ordinary sandwiches a spine-tingling makeover. Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to shape your bread and fill them with your kids’ favorite fillings.

Whether it’s a ghost or a pumpkin, themed sandwiches are guaranteed to make their lunch a bit more mysterious. If you don’t have Halloween theme cookie cutters, drawing a Pumpkin face on the sandwich bag will work too!

Supplies Needed:

• Bread
• Whatever your putting on your sandwich (Peanut butter, Jelly, Ham, Turkey, etc.)
• Halloween Cookie Cutter
• Ziploc Bag and Sharpie marker if you don’t have Cookie Cutters.

Juice Box Mummy

On the other hand, let’s dive into a frightfully fun and incredibly easy Halloween lunchbox idea that your kids will adore – the Juice Box Mummy! All you need is a juice box, toilet paper and googly eyes. (A black marker will do for coloring on eyes as well)

Simply wrap the juice box, leaving just enough space for the straw to peek out, creating the appearance of a mummy. To add a touch of spookiness, glue on a pair of googly eyes. (or draw on black eyes) And boom, you’ve got yourself a mini mummy that’s as cute as it is creative!

Nonetheless, the juice box mummy has always been one of my kids favorites, so i’m sure your kids will love unveiling this surprise at lunchtime too!

Supplies Needed:

• Juice Box
• Roll of Toilet Paper
• Black Sharpie Marker

Pumpkin Oranges

In addition, you have two options for Pumpkin-themed oranges. You can either use a mandarin orange cup or a just a mandarin orange. Either one works! Just use a sharpie marker and draw on a grinning pumpkin face. Super simple!

Supplies Needed:

• Mandarin Orange or Cup
• Black Sharpie Marker

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Lunchbox Jokes

Additionally, you can make your kids’ school lunch extra spook-tacular by adding our Halloween Lunch Jokes! There’s no doubt these silly jokes will make their entire day.

And let’s be honest, you’ll be known for the “Cool Mom” whose lunchbox surprises everyone talks about.

Download: Halloween Lunchbox Jokes

String Cheese Ghost

As we wrap up our Halloween lunch ideas, don’t forget to add a fun and spooky touch with the Ghost String Cheese. The string cheese ghost is incredibly simple and the perfect finishing touch for your kid’s Halloween lunch.

Supplies Needed:

• Sting Cheese
• Black Sharpie Marker

Related: Healthy Halloween School Lunch

Witches Broomsticks

Last but not least, whip up some delicious Witch’s Broomstick treats! Crafted from pretzel sticks and mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. These delightful broomstick treats are easy to make and even more fun to eat.

In conclusion, I hope you enjoyed our Halloween lunchbox ideas and hope you stay tuned for more simple mom ideas!

Supplies Needed:

• Stick Pretzels
• Mini Reeses Peanut Butter Cups