POWER-UP LUNCH DITE

Fuel up for your new-year goals with these meals

- Olwethu Bhozo

WELCOME to our first 2026 edition, also known as Twenty-Twenty-See Me.

Yep, we are owning the year and putting ourselves at the centre of it.

Welcome back to reality, and the reality is we are back to the grind, as if we never left.

But we're coming back energised and ready to smash those goals.

Whether it's new goals or ones we're continuing, the smashing-goal game is on, and we are reaching for the stars.

Next week, the next reality wave will strike: it's back to school.

It's been 35 days since the kids last went to school and wrapped up the 2025 school year.

Tell men, how has it been, parents? Schools are opening, kids will be moving to the next grade.

School

Children aged five to six will be starting big school this year. Jou hart, mommy! Teen moms, where are you? Our little-butnot-so-little people will be starting high school.

You don't have to tell me about it; I am just as anxious! And this year's matriculants are ready to claim the Class of 2026 title.

While most learners will be starting their new grades, some children will unfortunately be repeating a grade, and we are ready, right? It's easier said than done, but repeating a grade does not mean the end of school life.

Life happens, we learn, and we soldier on.

Sterkte to the parents with children who still have not been placed at any school. Back to school also means early mornings, breakfast and lunchboxes, and this week I'll be sharing exciting and versatile lunchbox ideas.

There's something tasty for every little appetite. They may be fussy, but we love them to bits!

CHICKEN AND TOMATO TORTILLA WRAP

Prep time: 5-7 minutes Serves: 2-3 lunchboxes

Ingredients

2 large tortillas

1 cup cooked chicken, shredded

1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

Lettuce or baby spinach