- Forgotten lunches
- Repeated groceries
- Stressed-out mornings
Back-to-school season isn’t just about uniforms and notebooks—it’s a test of your home’s organisation. One missed lunchbox can throw off the entire morning.
According to a 2024 family study, parents spend an average of 22 minutes each weekday morning prepping school lunches. Yet 68% of those say their current kitchen layout slows them down.
And the cost? Not just time—forgotten items, wasted food, and last-minute canteen money all add up.
With a few small tweaks—and the right storage solutions from Home Leisure—you can totally streamline your routine. Here’s how to make Term 3 your smoothest yet using Home Leisure’s practical storage tools.
5-Step Kitchen & Pantry System
1. Centralise lunch items
Use a Fridge and Pantry Basket Small Clear to group snacks, wraps, and boxes.
2. Create a kid-friendly “grab zone”
Cutlery Trays as snack sorters in low drawers
3. Maximise unused door space
Spacemaker for cling wrap, sandwich bags
4. Label shelves and prep bins
Tape + marker or wipeable chalk labels
5. Pre-pack pantry & fridge zones by day
Stack Freshstore for Monday–Friday lunches
Let’s Break It Down
Centralise Lunch Items
“Grab Zone” for Kids
- Crackers
- Fruit strips
- Cheese sticks
- Mini apples
Maximise Door Storage
- Sandwich bags
- Cling wrap
- Napkins
- Ice packs
Label It All
Use masking tape or chalkboard labels. Clearly mark each shelf, bin, or drawer, especially if multiple people are prepping lunches.
Consistency = speed.
Freshstore containers for Batch Prep
For families who prep ahead, stack Freshstore Rectangle 500ml: Monday to Friday. Pre-portion snacks and refrigerate sandwiches. Place each day’s items together in a clear tray for a fast grab-and-go system.
“We went from 35-minute morning meltdowns to 10-minute smooth exits. The labeled bins changed everything—and my son now makes his own lunch!” — Claire, Brisbane
FAQs
- Do I need to buy expensive containers? Not at all. Start with what you have. Add a Fridge and Pantry Basket Small Clear or trays as you discover layout gaps.
- How can I keep snacks fresh? Use airtight tubs for fridge and pantry items, and opt for stackable containers like the Freshstore Rectangle 500ml.
- What about limited kitchen space? Think vertically: Stack up multiple Spacemaker 2.5L to maximise space.
- Where do I buy these storage solutions? Browse at homeleisure.com.au or find a local stockist.
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