​The morning rush with kids can be a drag. Sometimes the hurdle is getting the kids dressed ("But Mom! Why do I have to get out of my pajamas now?") and sometimes it's breakfast ("What do you mean there isn't time for pancakes?") and other times it's about time in general ("How can it be time to clean up? I JUST started playing!"). 

In our house, the last thing we have time for is an argument about what to pack for lunch. That's why my daughter chooses lunch in advance. Every morning, I breathe a sigh of relief once we get past the "what's for breakfast" conversation. ​All I have to do is look to see what she has chosen for that day's lunch and pack it. No questions, no arguments, no fuss.