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One of my coworkers was munching on a ziploc bag full of goldfish the other day, which led to a conversation about how it has been forever since I ate goldfish. (It also made me think of C.J. from the West Wing.) It turns out that his partner was going away for two weeks and filled a giant bowl with grab and go snack foods before leaving! What a great idea! Check out our simple food gift ideas below.
This would be a fantastic gift for a parent returning to work after parental leave, a couple who just had a child, someone who is lazy like me, a parent whose partner is going to be away for work for awhile, a cute thing to do for your significant other, someone who just had surgery, a student going into exams, or pretty much anyone, really.
Snack Bag Ideas
You can get those little snack size Ziploc bags
Reusable Snack Bags
Buy on AmazonThese are a better alternative than ziplock bags that you toss out after a use. Just simple wash them, dry them, and reuse them! They come in fun patterns too.
Reusable Sandwhich & Snack Bags
Buy on AmazonThis is another great alternative! They are the perfect size for sandwiches or snacks. Toss them into the washer when they need to be cleaned.
Reusable Zip Lunch Bag
Buy on AmazonAnother great option, clear so you can see exactly what’s in them.
Bowl & Storage Ideas
Anyway! Once you have sorted out what you will use for baggies, think about what you will use for a bowl. You might want to stick with a regular grocery bag or a large ziploc bag. Perhaps find a colorful plastic summer bowl or salad bowl from the dollar store, or online
Colorful Bowls
Buy on AmazonThis is a cute set that would work for filling with treats to leave out to grab quickly.
Dispensers
Buy on AmazonThis are a great option for things like trail mix, cereal, fishies, and more.
Airtight Dispensers
Buy on AmazonThese are great for loose snacks! Easy to pour and they keep things fresh.
Time for Snacks!
- Fruit Cups
- Craisins and Dried Apricots
- Trail Mix
- Mixed Nuts
- Applesauce Cups
- Protein Balls
- Goldfish
- Granola Bars
- Clif Bars
- Raisins
- Dried Figs
- Mints
- Small Handful of Candy
- Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches
If you are willing to go the extra mile, make some refrigerateable (spell check says that’s not a word, pfft) snacks, as well.
- Diced Fruit
- Cheese Cubes
- Sliced Peppers
- Berries
- Hard Boiled Egg
- Baby Carrots
- Veggies & Hummus
- Homemade Fruit Snacks
- Celery filled with Peanut Butter
What are your favorite snack foods? Would you like this simple food gift idea?
