School has begun and many special occasions occur during the school year. Many birthdays happen while school is session, in addition to multiple impacting days of important testing, performance days, sports day, and days when a boost is needed for a challenging day. With just a little pre-planning, a big impact can be made in your child’s life by opening up a grand lunchbox surprise during those special occasions. In September, many lunchboxes go on sale. Pre-purchase some fun and colorful designs, for those special moments. During a birthday lunchbox celebration day, a new lunch kit stocked full of surprise goodies such a pen with a silk flower topper; surprise (photocopied) tickets to an upcoming performance or movie; a faux fun necklace; a pet “signed” birthday card; and of course, a birthday cupcake will be forever memorable. For big test days, focused performance days, and motivational sports win days, a new lunch kit filled with impowering messages, opens the fun. Add-in power treats and fun items, such as famous quotes from famous people who ascended during times of pressure. These make-a-difference moments deserve different messaging. There are times during all of our lives that we just need a little lift during a challenge. What a brilliant time to capture the moment. With a lunchtime pick-me-up, let the sunshine in by having that child open a lunchbox filled with happy goodies. The surprises will depend on the age of the child from finger puppets to a road map to a favorite destination. Everyone who receives a special package themed lunchbox will feel “the Love” –  and, isn’t that what life is really all about. © Kelly McBride Loft