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Inspirational Back to School Lunch Box Notes – FREE Printable!

Hello? Is there anyone still out there reading my blog? 🙂 It has felt like an eternity since I have sat down to create and write. Summer is always a time where I like to power down, disconnect, and let my brain unclog from the school year stress.

But as soon as the school supplies start showing up in stores, my imagination gets cranked back on and I can’t sleep at night! It’s not just the baby keeping me up these days – it’s visions of crayon boxes and Expo markers dancing in my head!

I finally pulled out my paper and colored pencils yesterday and sketched out these adorable inspirational lunchbox notes for you. Then I started making dinner – which basically was me putting multiple rows of chicken nuggets on a foil-lined cookie sheet (because I didn’t want to have to do any more dishes than necessary). After that I worked on the laundry – which basically was me hanging a bunch of wet clothes on the back of our kitchen chairs to dry.

At that point, one of the boys burst into the kitchen to eat his nuggets and without thinking yanked one of the wet shirts off of the chair and tossed it onto the table – right on top of this printable that I had just spent an hour creating.

Things that went through my head – don’t freak out. Be cool. It was an accident. You love your child.

Other things that went through my head – you haven’t blogged in FOREVER and now your latest blog material is RUINED. You will probably never blog again. Happy Home Fairy’s fate is doomed. Laundry throwing son is banished to the backyard and you therapy eat all of his nuggets while mumbling about how nothing in a house full of kids is sacred.

Turns out I was able to leave the wet page out near an air conditioning vent and it dried right up. I don’t get dramatic about things or whatever.

So I told you all that because I wanted you to be aware of the spiritual warfare surrounding the creation of these printable inspirational lunchbox notes – ha! Perhaps these little cards are going to really work Holy Spirit wonders in someone’s heart this back to school season. And maybe that someone is you! Maybe you need to be reminded that Jesus will guide you in the “write” way.

Even if your kids ruin all of your things. 🙂

*Click HERE for your FREE Printable!*

I hope you love this resource! Please check out all of my other Back to School Resources that aren’t waterlogged HERE.

Joyfully,

Julie

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Julie Brasington is a Preschool Director, wife of a South Florida Worship Pastor and mom of 3 boys. She writes at Happy Home Fairy where you can find easy craft ideas, FREE printables, simple recipes, holiday fun, thoughts on raising kids, and encouragement for moms.

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15 Comments

  1. Jennifer Flanders

    August 6, 2019 at 11:56 am

    Great job, Julie. These are cute as a button!

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  2. Carmelinda

    August 6, 2019 at 12:16 pm

    😂😂😂😂😂😂
    Oh man! I love this.
    So. Real.
    Made my day!
    And thanks for the lunchbox notes! I totally use them and my girl loves them!
    So appreciate all you do, Carmelinda

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      September 3, 2019 at 8:23 am

      This makes me so happy! God bless you, sweet Carmelinda!

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  3. Eliz

    August 6, 2019 at 12:29 pm

    I’m still here! 🙋🏽‍♀️ Thank you for this post. In the midst of all the parents posting back-to-school perfection, you’re being real! It’s refreshing. Keep it pushing, girl, God’s speaking through you. Combat those lies with His truth/Word, grace, and peace. The internet is less of a priority than faithfully serving your husband and children – and itty bitties require a lot from you. This season will end and we’ll still be here. Thanks for sharing 💕🤗

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      September 3, 2019 at 8:22 am

      Thank you for still being there. It means the world to me. 🙂

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    • Jennifer

      November 5, 2023 at 12:03 pm

      I just discovered you! I LOVE ALL your creations! You are the faith filled motivation I need to keep going in this busy, life. I am a Christian, Wife, Mom of 3, and Kindergarten teacher 🩷🙌 I love my BLESSED LIFE! Thank you for what you do!

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  4. Nancy Lambert

    August 6, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    LOVE these printables! Thank you for sharing!!

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  5. Joyce Doty

    August 6, 2019 at 4:20 pm

    I wondered when you were going to surface from Mother of Three Young Boys…figured it might be when the youngest was in school full time!! Glad to see you are back when you have a minute to dry wet printables (that are adorable)!

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  6. Kandy

    August 6, 2019 at 6:24 pm

    Thank you for your transparency and humour in sharing a piece of your life here. Very encouraging and the notes are just beautiful. Thank you for helping me in some small way to raise my children in the fear and knowledge of God way over here in Oz!

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      September 3, 2019 at 8:22 am

      You just made my day!

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  7. Dawn

    August 6, 2019 at 7:04 pm

    Yay! So glad your back!! And sooo thankful to know someone else in this world uses their chairs to hang wet clothes on! 😂 will be using these! Thanks so much

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  8. Rhonda

    August 8, 2019 at 8:03 am

    These are wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing your talent!

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      September 3, 2019 at 8:21 am

      Thank you SO much!!

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  9. Jennifer

    November 5, 2023 at 12:03 pm

    I just discovered you! I LOVE ALL your creations! You are the faith filled motivation I need to keep going in this busy, life. I am a Christian, Wife, Mom of 3, and Kindergarten teacher 🩷🙌 I love my BLESSED LIFE! Thank you for what you do!

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      November 6, 2023 at 10:58 am

      Oh Jennifer! Thank you so much for this feedback! You encouraged me so much today! God bless you!

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They grow best when it’s hot. ☀️ (Jeremiah 17:8)

They produce good fruit to be a blessing to others. 🥥 (Galatians 5:22-23)

They point straight up to heaven, reminding us of the goal. ⬆️ (Philippians 3:20)

Their branches are symbolic of victory. 🌿 (John 12, Revelation 7)

Go and be like a palm tree today! 🏝️🙌🏻🤩

“The righteous will flourish like the palm tree…” Psalm 92:12
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The boys are trying to shoot me with water guns while I sit by the pool. The moon is a sweet bright spot in the night sky. A couple just rode by on the Broadwalk with music and extravagant lights on their bikes. The wind is gently moving the palm tree branches. Zion has a case of late night giggles. Noah is eating 3 scoops of ice cream from the Ben and Jerry’s shop and I am wishing this night will never end!

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  • One of these amazing boys made me a thoughtful card and gave me a small box of chocolates.

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  • Things I’ve learned from breaking my tailbone >>

1. It is possible to wear only 4 outfits in 2 weeks.

2. God is more concerned with developing character and deep roots than about our physical comfort.

3. My children don’t love to see me bedridden, but they love that they have been able to eat nuggets, pizza, and fries for 2 weeks.

4. When you can’t sleep because of pain or wild imagination that is not helpful, put on worship music.

5. A good prayer to pray, “Show me the depth of my need for You and shatter my self-sufficiency. Change my mindset so that prayer becomes my first response in every situation. May I seek You in all things. Help me to put all my hope in You...”

6. Hold on to a sense of humor. Or find someone to get you laughing. Even though it will hurt to laugh. You need to not take it all so seriously!

7. God’s people are so precious. People showed up on our doorstep with lasagnas, flowers, sandwiches, Uber Eats gift cards, and one dear soul even sent her cleaning ladies to our house to undo the damage of mama being down for days on end. Whenever I was tempted to despair, someone would text or bring by some freshly cut fruit. The message here is don’t ask, just do > because every act of kindness reminded me of Who is in charge.

8. When hard times come, lean into gratitude instead of fussiness and resistance. Thank your husband for carrying everything while you’re down, thank your community for carrying you to Jesus, thank the Lord for being present in all circumstances with a plan for your good and His glory. There is a reason God tells us in the Bible to do all things without complaining or disputing-so that you. will. shine. It’s not easy, but the reward is GREAT. I want the world to see Jesus shining in me in my adversity. Doesn’t mean you can’t cry and admit that what you are facing is so very difficult, but this can be done with a surrendered heart. This is the new assignment. Accept it, receive it as something that is from a loving Father. Look for the provisions along the way. You will go from strength to strength. Move forward with hope. He’s got you!

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12
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🔕Wake up alarms
🚫Stress
🔥Hair tools

Summer yes-es! >>

☀️Tanned skin
💜Time with family
🚮Purge the house

…and then drive around with donations in my car until next summer! 😆

Summer, please don’t ever end! 🫶🏻
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Summer no’s >> 🔕Wake up alarms 🚫Stress 🔥Hair tools Summer yes-es! >> ☀️Tanned skin 💜Time with family 🚮Purge the house …and then drive around with donations in my car until next summer! 😆 Summer, please don’t ever end! 🫶🏻
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🌴 I love palm trees. 🌴 

They don’t break in storms - they bend *with* the storm. ⛈️ (John 16:33)

They stay green all year round. 💚 (Psalm 92:14)

They grow best when it’s hot. ☀️ (Jeremiah 17:8)

They produce good fruit to be a blessing to others. 🥥 (Galatians 5:22-23)

They point straight up to heaven, reminding us of the goal. ⬆️ (Philippians 3:20)

Their branches are symbolic of victory. 🌿 (John 12, Revelation 7)

Go and be like a palm tree today! 🏝️🙌🏻🤩

“The righteous will flourish like the palm tree…” Psalm 92:12
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🌴 I love palm trees. 🌴 They don’t break in storms - they bend *with* the storm. ⛈️ (John 16:33) They stay green all year round. 💚 (Psalm 92:14) They grow best when it’s hot. ☀️ (Jeremiah 17:8) They produce good fruit to be a blessing to others. 🥥 (Galatians 5:22-23) They point straight up to heaven, reminding us of the goal. ⬆️ (Philippians 3:20) Their branches are symbolic of victory. 🌿 (John 12, Revelation 7) Go and be like a palm tree today! 🏝️🙌🏻🤩 “The righteous will flourish like the palm tree…” Psalm 92:12
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☀️Annual happy place week!☀️

The boys are trying to shoot me with water guns while I sit by the pool. The moon is a sweet bright spot in the night sky. A couple just rode by on the Broadwalk with music and extravagant lights on their bikes. The wind is gently moving the palm tree branches. Zion has a case of late night giggles. Noah is eating 3 scoops of ice cream from the Ben and Jerry’s shop and I am wishing this night will never end!

Thank you for another magical week, Hollywood. 🫶🏻 We will be counting down the days until next year!

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☀️Annual happy place week!☀️ The boys are trying to shoot me with water guns while I sit by the pool. The moon is a sweet bright spot in the night sky. A couple just rode by on the Broadwalk with music and extravagant lights on their bikes. The wind is gently moving the palm tree branches. Zion has a case of late night giggles. Noah is eating 3 scoops of ice cream from the Ben and Jerry’s shop and I am wishing this night will never end! Thank you for another magical week, Hollywood. 🫶🏻 We will be counting down the days until next year! 🌴☀️💕🌴☀️💕🌴☀️💕🌴
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One of these amazing boys made me a thoughtful card and gave me a small box of chocolates.

One of these amazing boys made me a special edition of his homemade comic strips in honor of Mother’s Day.

And one of these amazing boys patted my stomach during the sermon at church and whispered, “I think there’s a baby in there.”

😂🫠😂🫠😂

Happy Mother’s Day! 

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One of these amazing boys made me a thoughtful card and gave me a small box of chocolates. One of these amazing boys made me a special edition of his homemade comic strips in honor of Mother’s Day. And one of these amazing boys patted my stomach during the sermon at church and whispered, “I think there’s a baby in there.” 😂🫠😂🫠😂 Happy Mother’s Day! 💕🫶🏻🌷💕🫶🏻🌷
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We are celebrating that because of the cross we have the unwavering favor of God. Because of the cross we are pursued daily by God’s perfect love, we are offered forgiveness and freedom, and we are equipped with the hope of the Holy Spirit. Thank you, Jesus! 

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We are celebrating that because of the cross we have the unwavering favor of God. Because of the cross we are pursued daily by God’s perfect love, we are offered forgiveness and freedom, and we are equipped with the hope of the Holy Spirit. Thank you, Jesus! 🤍🙌🏻🤍🙌🏻🤍🙌🏻🤍
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Things I’ve learned from breaking my tailbone >>

1. It is possible to wear only 4 outfits in 2 weeks.

2. God is more concerned with developing character and deep roots than about our physical comfort.

3. My children don’t love to see me bedridden, but they love that they have been able to eat nuggets, pizza, and fries for 2 weeks.

4. When you can’t sleep because of pain or wild imagination that is not helpful, put on worship music.

5. A good prayer to pray, “Show me the depth of my need for You and shatter my self-sufficiency. Change my mindset so that prayer becomes my first response in every situation. May I seek You in all things. Help me to put all my hope in You...”

6. Hold on to a sense of humor. Or find someone to get you laughing. Even though it will hurt to laugh. You need to not take it all so seriously!

7. God’s people are so precious. People showed up on our doorstep with lasagnas, flowers, sandwiches, Uber Eats gift cards, and one dear soul even sent her cleaning ladies to our house to undo the damage of mama being down for days on end. Whenever I was tempted to despair, someone would text or bring by some freshly cut fruit. The message here is don’t ask, just do > because every act of kindness reminded me of Who is in charge.

8. When hard times come, lean into gratitude instead of fussiness and resistance. Thank your husband for carrying everything while you’re down, thank your community for carrying you to Jesus, thank the Lord for being present in all circumstances with a plan for your good and His glory. There is a reason God tells us in the Bible to do all things without complaining or disputing-so that you. will. shine. It’s not easy, but the reward is GREAT. I want the world to see Jesus shining in me in my adversity. Doesn’t mean you can’t cry and admit that what you are facing is so very difficult, but this can be done with a surrendered heart. This is the new assignment. Accept it, receive it as something that is from a loving Father. Look for the provisions along the way. You will go from strength to strength. Move forward with hope. He’s got you!

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12
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Things I’ve learned from breaking my tailbone >> 1. It is possible to wear only 4 outfits in 2 weeks. 2. God is more concerned with developing character and deep roots than about our physical comfort. 3. My children don’t love to see me bedridden, but they love that they have been able to eat nuggets, pizza, and fries for 2 weeks. 4. When you can’t sleep because of pain or wild imagination that is not helpful, put on worship music. 5. A good prayer to pray, “Show me the depth of my need for You and shatter my self-sufficiency. Change my mindset so that prayer becomes my first response in every situation. May I seek You in all things. Help me to put all my hope in You...” 6. Hold on to a sense of humor. Or find someone to get you laughing. Even though it will hurt to laugh. You need to not take it all so seriously! 7. God’s people are so precious. People showed up on our doorstep with lasagnas, flowers, sandwiches, Uber Eats gift cards, and one dear soul even sent her cleaning ladies to our house to undo the damage of mama being down for days on end. Whenever I was tempted to despair, someone would text or bring by some freshly cut fruit. The message here is don’t ask, just do > because every act of kindness reminded me of Who is in charge. 8. When hard times come, lean into gratitude instead of fussiness and resistance. Thank your husband for carrying everything while you’re down, thank your community for carrying you to Jesus, thank the Lord for being present in all circumstances with a plan for your good and His glory. There is a reason God tells us in the Bible to do all things without complaining or disputing-so that you. will. shine. It’s not easy, but the reward is GREAT. I want the world to see Jesus shining in me in my adversity. Doesn’t mean you can’t cry and admit that what you are facing is so very difficult, but this can be done with a surrendered heart. This is the new assignment. Accept it, receive it as something that is from a loving Father. Look for the provisions along the way. You will go from strength to strength. Move forward with hope. He’s got you! “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12
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He makes me laugh more than anyone. And for some reason he is especially hilarious now when it hurts really bad to laugh. 😆 

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