New year energy = small changes that make weekdays feel way less chaotic. If you’re packing lunches (and snacks … and more snacks) on repeat, these little swaps can save money, reduce waste, and keep it fun!

Here are my OUTS for 2026 … and what’s officially IN instead.

Out: loose containers floating around the lunch bag

In: one good quality lunch box instead ✅

If you’ve ever opened a lunch bag to find lids everywhere, yoghurt smeared on a banana, and “mystery crumbs” in the corner … same 😅

A single, good-quality lunch box keeps everything in its place:

• Less mess, less stress

• Easier for kids to open and manage

• Fewer random containers to wash (and lose)

Out: expensive single-use yoghurts

In: reusable pouches ✅

Those tiny yoghurt pouches add up fast — and the bin fills even faster.

Switching to reusable food pouches means you can buy yoghurt in bulk and portion it yourself:

• Save money week after week

• Reduce single-use packaging

• Kids still get the “pouch fun”

• Great for yoghurt, custard, smoothies, chia puddings, applesauce and more

Out: small bags of snacks

In: always get the big bag ✅

The snack aisle is sneaky. The small bags cost more (per serve), and somehow vanish in two days.

Buying the big bag and portioning at home is a total win:

• Better value per serve

• Less packaging overall

• Easy to prep grab-and-go portions for the week

Tip: pre-portion into reusable snack bags/tubs so mornings stay a sinch 😄

Out: processed food on autopilot

In: more homemade ✅

No guilt, no pressure - just a gentle “let’s make it easier to do more homemade”.

Even one swap a day helps:

• homemade muffins in the freezer

• yoghurt + fruit in reusable pouches

• leftovers that actually get eaten

• quick sandwich fillers you can prep once, use twice

The goal isn’t fancy. It’s doable. Store in Sinchies reusable freezer bags.

Out: cling wrap

In: lunch pocket, lunch tubs, and other reusables ✅

Cling wrap is one of those things you use without thinking … until you realise how much you go through.

Swapping to reusables is such an easy upgrade:

• Less waste every day

• Better for keeping food fresh

• Fewer “oh no we’re out again” moments

Think: lunch pocket, lunch tubs, reusable wraps, reusable zip bags — whatever suits your crew.

Your turn 💥

What are your outs for 2026? Drop them below - I want to steal your best ideas 😄👇