If you work outside the home, do you pack your lunch? Does your spouse? How about your kids (who are school-aged)? Tim and I have been in the habit of packing our lunches since we first got married. We had NO money for going out to eat at that time so creating an easy lunch box system was a necessity. Fortunately, we were able to get in the habit then and we still do a pretty good job of bringing our own food to work now. Tim will sometimes get roped in to going out to eat with his colleagues because most of them don’t pack lunches, but on the whole, we eat at our desks or in break rooms. It’s a great way to use up leftovers and save a bunch of money.
I have some glass food containers, but more often than not those are storing breakfast or dinner for Darah (her lunches always go in her Baby Banquet). Tim and I are often left with the plastic containers that are decidedly NOT BPA free. This is a huge concern of mine, because I know we shouldn’t be heating them up in the microwave. The other main problem I have when getting our lunches together is that if we have multiple things that we want to bring to work (for example, a sandwich, soup, carrot sticks and string cheese), I need multiple containers and/or bags. We have some reusable bags, so that helps to cut down on the waste, but we are still leaving the house with a bag full of containers, which is just so awkward!
I searched the internet for a solution to my lunch-building problems, and I found one! Check out the easy lunch box system! If you are looking for one container that will hold different foods, or just for a green lunchbox, here it is!
Kelly Lester, the brains behind this business, has this to say about how EasyLunchboxes got started, “I was like other frustrated moms – I didn’t like throwing together lunches during the morning rush. So much time was wasted sorting through a cabinet of mismatched food containers while trying to pack 15-25 well-balanced lunches per week. I struggled to find something that would help me pack lunches fast, without resorting to the ‘convenience’ of expensive, pre-packaged ‘fast-food.’ Most importantly, I wanted something attractive, eco-friendly, and made of food-safe materials that I didn’t have to wash by hand. My clever solution to the lunch-packing chore is the simple two piece EasyLunchbox container : The bottom has three compartments to hold an entree or sandwich and two side dishes. The fitted lid (which comes in 4 colors) covers all three compartments at once. Fits perfectly inside the roomy EasyLunchbox custom carrying bag. And there is still plenty of room to throw in an extra snack or two, whole fruit, perhaps a thermos of soup, drink and ice block.”
My experience with the EasyLunchbox system has been positive. Because I have compartments to use, I’m packing healthier meals. The baby carrots are actually making it with me to work, now, because I don’t have to get out another plastic bag just for them. I’ve also got room for fun sides like hummus and pita chips. Tim and I are eating better, and putting together more variety for our meals is actually a whole lot easier.
At first, I wasn’t too sure that I’d get much use out of the cooler bag, but now I’m so glad that I have it. The containers really do fit perfectly inside, and I love that there is extra room on top for anything extra that you might want to throw in (since a banana, for example, wouldn’t fit inside the EasyLunchbox, itself). The design is simple and the colors are attractive, which means that an 8 year old and a 38 year old could both use it without any snickers from classmates or colleagues!
Win it!: EasyLunxhboxes wants to give you the opportunity to win your very own set and cooler! The contest will run until July 19th at 7:59pm CST when a winner will be selected using Random.org. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is selected. Limit one entrant per household, please. Open to residents of the United States and Canada.
Mandatory Entry: Two things: Tell me the color of the cooler bag you want (you will get what you select here if you win) AND subscribe/follow my blog via any of the following methods: Twitter, Facebook, RSS, email, Google Friend Connect! You need to mention which way you subscribe/follow in your mandatory entry post.
Additional Entries:
1. Subscribe follow my blog by any of the methods listed above that you didn’t use for the mandatory entry (limit one extra entry, even if you subscribe multiple ways)
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Be sure to check out my other current giveaways (a list can be found on the sidebar of my main page).
Disclosure: I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own. This post may contain affiliate links at no cost to you.
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Also a FB follower
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I follow you on GFC.
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Donna says
I would like the purple. I follow on twitter.(donnak4)
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And yes, this is something or Stuff Parents Need! I need a black one for my son and I follow on GFC-carol lewis.
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Chrystal says
I would choose the Green cooler bag.
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Hoa says
I would choose the Dark Red.
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I like the Olive and I follow you on gfc
purango says
I want a Purple Bag. I follow your blog via Google Friend Connect. garrettsamo@aol.com
Gianna says
Black and I'm a subscriber.
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Google Friend klp1965 and i love the purple 🙂
Diane52 says
Love the green
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Alesia says
I suscribe via google friend connect
I would like the green one
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I'd like the aqua color. I'm an email subscriber. tylerpants(at)gmail.com
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i am a follower on gfc and i like the purple
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deep red/email subscriber:)
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I Follow EasyLunchboxes on Twitter
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I follow through GFC! I like the light blue color..
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Mrs.Smitty says
Like the Dark Red and follow via Google Friends Connect
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issasnyder2325 says
blue, email subscriber
Bakersdozen says
I would choose purple. Email subscriber.
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GFC, and I like the dark red
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Sarah Z says
Purple for me – follower on GFC!
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I subscribed to your feed via mail (same as in my profile / this post)
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I really like the red cooler box
kal says
Olive green. Thanks!
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I would choose dark red. Email subscriber.
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Follow with GFC and I like the Purple one
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amanda says
Follower, and I'd pick the green lunchbox.
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I like the cooler in Black and I follow on Google Friend Connect
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jsc123 says
I am following Easy Lunch Boxes via Twitter as jlsc123.
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I am a fan of Easy Lunch Boxes via Facebook as Jill Myrick.
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I am subscribed via email as jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com.
jsc123 says
I would love to have the Red Cooler Bag.
I am following via Google Friends Connect.
Thank you so much for the giveaway.
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racing88nut says
I like the green one. And facebook.
bison61 says
I like the olive and I am an e-mail subscriber
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Joel says
Subscribe by Google reader.
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Joel says
I would like the Olive green bag. I follow on Google Friend. (Joel)
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jennem says
Public Google Friends follower as jennem.
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jennem says
Olive. Twitter as jennem1.
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Jenn S. says
I would choose the Olive colored cooler. I am following publicly via GFC.
Anonymous says
I would choose the dark red color. I am an email subscriber to your blog and follow Easy Lunch Boxes on Facebook.
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Follow EasyLunchBoxes on twitter under yeahhappy
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I would choose the Dark Red color. I follow your blog via Facebook under Angie Dunlap Kelly
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I subscribe to easylunchboxes blog
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HollyC says
I'd choose purple. I get your emails
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I like the violet one. Thanks
Kathleen says
I subscribe to the easylunchboxes blog
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I follow easylunchboxes on twitter
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I like easylunchboxes on fb
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Kathleen says
I just subscribed via email
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Kathleen says
I love the red cooler bad and just started following you on twitter (@mintoad)
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Lindsey Galvez says
I subscribe to EasyLunchbox's blog.
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I'm following Easylunchboxes on Twitter.
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I "like" EasyLunchboxes on FB.
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I "like" on FB.
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Lindsey Galvez says
I would love to have the Green Cooler Bag!
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Mrs. Mogul says
Blue and twitter follower
mogrill says
I like aqua.Thanks for the chance.
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casablanca says
i like the black bag, and i'm following you on twitter!
littlelatina says
the red is very nice
Marcia says
I would pick the purple one.
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Dee says
I liked you on FB. (Deirdre Kute Gatti)
Dee says
Would lovelovelove the red one!
traciet says
I love the green one! tracietrump@yahoo.com
Lim says
I like the Aqua, and I love how deep the containers are.
lisanne says
I like the blue. I am a google friend. 😀
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pmernick says
I follow your blog via GFC
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I like the Aqua. I'm an email subscriber –
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follow easylunchboxes on twitter (chelleb36)
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like easylunchboxes on fb (michelle b)
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Tabathia says
I like the olive color and I am a twitter follower (chelleb36)
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jan says
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I follow Easy Lunchboxes on twitter (luvmyrosie) sammiejanL40 at aol dot com
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I follow you on twitter (luvmyrosie) sammiejanL40 at aol dot com
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I would choose dark red. I follow on GFC sammiejanL40 at aol dot com
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subscribed to easylunchboxes bog
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I live Easylunchboxes on Facebbook.
angel0199 says
I like the olive.
I now follow using google.
Njos Family says
Subscribed to the EasyLunchbox blog
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receive your emails
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GFC – follower – waterlily_mc
I would choose Dark Red
scriswell says
I love the Olive green, and I follow your blog via GFC.
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allymom says
Okay, I think I entered the contest for the easylucnboxes… I did what was listed. Is this where I put the color of cooler I'd like? I would like the GREEN one! 🙂
Heather says
I like the light blue!
Just subscribed via email.
Erinn says
Subscribe to EasyLunchbox blog
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Follow EasyLunchboxes on Twitter
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Erinn says
I would choose dark red. Email subscriber.