Sitting down to a nice lunch with your girlfriends is a special treat, but most days are filled with endless appointments and errands that constantly have us feeling like go, go, go! But that's no excuse for skipping lunch! In fact, when life gets busy, it's more important than ever to have a handy to fuel you up for whatever the day has in store. That's why we've rounded up the best packed lunch ideas that are easy to grab and take with you on the go. These are easy to make, budget-friendly, and anything but boring: , portable grain bowls, and all included.

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or to make the transport a little bit easier. (Ree Drummond has her own !) Then, check out the packed lunch recipes ahead. Choose from make-ahead Italian sandwiches and veggie burritos or opt for a hearty chicken pasta salad. Many of these lunch recipes can double as fun and they'd even make the perfect addition to your . Of course, your kids will appreciate them for , too. But no matter where you plan to eat them, don't forget to pack a sweet treat for packed lunch "dessert!"