Storage containers , what would we do without them? It seems that there are storage containers for almost anything you could wish these days, from ones meant for storing clothes and household items, down to ones that are sectioned for freezing or refrigerating leftover meals. Eating leftovers is something all of us do, and if you have kids, you probably do it even more than normal. Storage containers are a great lifesaver when it comes to leftovers. There are many types of ideas and recipes that are perfect for storing for next day eating, making it simple to grab them from the fridge, stick them in the microwave, and have a ready prepared meal for your child.

Macaroni and cheese is an all time favorite with almost every child you could ask. And what makes it even better is that it is simple to package and refrigerate for the next day. If it ends up being a bit on the dry side, try adding a sprinkling of water or milk to it before you warm it up, and stirring it well.

Any type of frozen food, such as pizza bites, chicken nuggets or patties, fish sticks, etc. are all frozen to begin with, of course, so it is easy to either stick them back in the freezer or refrigerator for the next days meal. They are easy to prepare in the first place, and the fact that they come in large boxes allows you to dish out only what your child will eat and prepare that, so that you will not even have to deal with leftovers after this meal.

Peanut butter and jelly is another classic for kids. And now they make storage containers that are in the shape of pieces of bread, custom made for a sandwich, or leftover sandwich, to fit into. Perfect for your child to grab from the refrigerator and take to school or anywhere. The size of it makes it slip easily into lunch boxes without taking up much room.

If you have storage containers or bowls that are sectioned off, this allows you to put more than one item per parcel. You can put an entire meal for your child in it, such as a sandwich in one section, veggies in the next, and cookies in the third, and so on. For children that are picky eaters and do not want their foods touching, this is the perfect solution to stick into the lunch box for school.

Do not be afraid to let your child get a little messy, especially if he or she is very young. This is the way children learn about food and become comfortable with new foods. There is an age, of course, where this becomes less acceptable behavior from a child, but when the child is infant up to approximately kindergarten, he or she should be allowed to have a little fun with their food if this helps them eat it. Exploring food lets them be more open to new tastes and textures, and gives them a wider range of things to eat as they get older.

Just remember, no matter what you feed your children, it should be two things, fun and healthy. The more fun you make it, the more likely your child will be to eat it, no matter what it is.