The System for Everything

54: The System for ​S​chool Lunch Boxes with Lily Payen of Feeding Tiny Bellies

Julie Fried, Business & Systems Strategist

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If packing school lunches feels like one more daily decision you just don't have the energy to make, this episode is for you.

Julie sits down with Feeding Tiny Bellies creator Lily Payen to talk about creating school lunches that actually work—for both parents and kids. From reducing decision fatigue to building simple lunch systems, Lily shares practical strategies that make mornings easier without turning lunch packing into another impossible standard.

They discuss why kids often don't eat the lunches we lovingly pack, how to introduce variety without overwhelming yourself, why "theme days" might become your new favorite parenting hack, and the surprising reason untouched lunches aren't always about the food.

Whether you're packing lunches for the first time or you've been doing it for years, this conversation will help you trade perfection for systems that actually fit real life.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why untouched lunches aren't always a sign of failure
  • How theme days eliminate daily lunch decisions
  • Easy ways to create variety without extra work
  • What lunchbox tools are actually worth buying
  • How to help kids feel ownership over their lunches
  • Why practical always beats Pinterest

Connect with Lily:
https://feedingtinybellies.com/
https://www.instagram.com/feedingtinybellies
Feeding Tiny Bellies: School Lunches


Connect with Julie:

Website: dallasgirlfriday.com

Instagram: @thesystemforeverything