Get your student excited about lunchtime again with a Packed subscription. | Photo provided by Packed
If you’re anything like us, you’re prioritizing convenience this year — and this local service is making the hustle and bustle of getting the kiddos ready for school a whole lot easier for parents in Fayette County.
Packed is a subscription-based service designed to take the stress out of meal planning by delivering wholesome, kid-approved lunches directly to your door every Sunday.
Let’s unpack the details
Each week, Packed provides three or more individually prepared lunches, designed specifically for K-8 students and crafted with locally sourced ingredients. With an emphasis on kid-friendly flavors, each meal is freshly made with minimal preservatives and packed with nutrition.
Did we mention lunches are guaranteed fresh throughout the week? Toss them into a backpack, lunchbox, or anywhere in between for a hassle-free, nutritious meal anytime.
Packed meals provide students with a unique opportunity to create their custom combinations of entrée selections and sides from a menu inspired by both local and global flavors.
We’ve got our eyes on the sun butter bites from the featured collection.
The best part? Packed offers options for various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free choices. Parents can easily filter selections to meet their family’s unique needs.
Packed lunches are constructed fresh with wholesome ingredients to provide a balanced and tasty meal full of veggies, fruits, proteins, and more to fuel students through their busy days.
Photo provided by Packed
A recipe for success
Build your Packed plan | Set up your personalized lunch subscription by Friday at 8 a.m. EST to receive your first delivery on Sunday — fully stocked and ready to go.
Tailor your selections | Easily customize your meals, add or remove options, skip weeks, or pause/cancel your subscription at any time for ultimate flexibility.
Enjoy hassle-free lunches | With meals delivered right to your door, you (and your littles) can start the school week with fresh, delicious lunches in your fridge.
Not only does Packed make lunch prep easy, but it also supports local food producers — helping to keep our community strong.
What’s the most important feature you look for in school lunches?
A. Healthy and nutritious ingredients B. Time-saving convenience for rushed mornings C. Meals my kids actually enjoy eating D. Local production and seasonal flavors E. Other
“42" | 5-7 p.m. | Dunbar Community Center | Free | Kick off Black History Month with this powerful film depicting the challenges and triumphs of baseball icon Jackie Robinson — all ages welcome, snacks provided.
Monday Funday | 4-10 p.m. | District 7 Social Hall | Free+ | Shake off the Monday blues with trivia, drink specials, and a delicious meal.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
Brews for Big Blue | 11 a.m.-11:45 p.m. | Mirror Twin Brewing | Free+ | Enjoy a lively evening of brews, buds, and basketball as Kentucky takes on Ole Miss — tip-off is at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 5
Mocktails at the Museum | 5-6 p.m. | 21c Museum Hotel Lexington | Free | Sip a free, specially crafted mocktail while you enjoy a guided tour of “Still, Life! Meaning and Mending in Contemporary Art.”
Poetry at the Table | 6-8 p.m. | Kenwick Table | Free | Share your latest verse or simply sit back and enjoy this monthly performance of Lexington poets, featuring George Ella Lyon and Carrie Green.
Thursday, Feb. 6
Billy Gibbons in Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Kentucky Theatre | $75+ | Experience an electric solo performance from the legendary ZZ Top guitarist.
Lexington has officially decided to rejoin the National League of Cities. Led by councilmember Denise Gray, renewed membership will benefit LEX through additional resources + training for city officials. (WEKU)
Number
1,800. That’s how many seats would be included in a new performing arts center proposed for Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS). A 1,000-seat auditorium, 500-seat recital hall + 300-seat learning stage all add up to big opportunities for FCPS’s 42,390 students. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Drink
Beer and Ballet, what could be better? “Local Legacy: Celebrating 50 Years of Lexington Ballet with Ben Sollee” will feature award-winning music, top-notch dance, vibrant artwork + $5 beers.
Eat
The Local Taco is now offering its locally-sourced, Tex-Mex + Southern cuisine-inspired menu with updated hours at its South Limestone location. Pro tip: Nurses can get a 5% discount just by showing their work badge.
Mansion Monday
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this 8,184-sqft estate radiates romance. You’ll swoon over the two-story fireplace, heated pool, and your choice of five enormous bedrooms, all with ensuite baths — but the pièce de résistance is the heart-shaped pond.
Health
February is National Cancer Prevention Month and the YMCA of Central Kentucky is supporting cancer survivors through its Livestrong program. Visit the YMCA’s website for more information about this free, 12-week program designed to foster community and physical + emotional health.
Home
Selling your home? Promote your listing where buyers will see it — right here in this newsletter (in as little as two days).
The Buy
The Buy
A four-pack of bamboo + glass jars — these 10-ounce containers are perfect for overnight oats, chia seed puddings, dressings, snacks, or anything else you want to prep and store.
My birthday is coming up and I don’t want to date myself but it’s been a few years since I qualified for a free Happy Meal. Luckily, I found this handy list of birthday freebies from around town. A free Honey Bear from Chocolate Holler sounds good to me.