I am always on the search for the perfect storage solution. I love purses, bags and containers. I am a frequent visitor of The Container Store and IKEA. I reorganize our cabinets and house often (to my husbands dismay!).
I was recently introduced to these cool lunch boxes by a friend. I like the size and simplicity. They have 3 compartments which is perfect for a sandwich, fruit/veggie and a cracker. It has helped to eliminate the massive amount of plastic containers and snack bags I was washing on a daily basis, and has eliminated my need for plastic baggies. The containers are plastic--but, they are BPA free. Best of all is the price. For 4 containers and4 different colored lids--they cost less than $15. They also fit inside of a Crocodile Creek lunch box with some room to spare.
The lids aren't super tight, so packing wet food or fruit wouldn't be a good idea, but it makes it easy for the kids to open the lids up. If you kiddo's are prone to dumping or spilling their food out--these would not be a good fit. And if you child eats in the stroller or on the go I wouldn't suggest them either.
There are a ton of websites now on Bento Box styled lunches and ideas, I stick to the basic sandwich with fruit theme.
Great blog! And thanks for the lunch box resources. My daughter's preschool prefers we pack lunches in sustainable containers (i.e. no plastic bags). I too like this idea, but it's sometimes tough to find the right things. I'll check out your recommendations.
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