Maybe you start packing your own lunch.

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Cook your own lunch!

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If you want to bring the kids along, consider Barrel Oak Winery, a family-friendly operation where you can take your own picnic lunch.

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Maybe you can help them out in a personal way like grabbing lunch for them when you get your own, saving them the trip.

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