AuntieM Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Ideally, these are the features I'd like - *bento-box styling, for "a little of this, a little of that" type lunches *BPA-free *some type of keep-cold feature The third feature is optional since I can toss in a chill pack. Anyone have/found a lunchbox that fits this description? I'd love to know where you got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Laptop Lunches. I bought one for DD when she went to Kindergarten. She used it for the four years she was in PS, and she continues to use it once or twice a week when she takes food to dance class. It's held up beautifully. A little pricey, but very worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I have the Ms. Bento (ordered from Amazon) http://www.zojirushi.com/user/scripts/user/prod_category.php?prod_category_id=6 There is room in the bag for a cold drink and small icepack if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 Whoa! We always joke that the Hive is faster than google, and you've proven it! (ETA - I know I could google, but I love the personal recommendations that come with links from the Hive!) LOVE these sites, the Laptop Lunch one features *exactly* what I was seeking. If I were purchasing for myself, I'd get a Ms Bento, but the kids won't have access to a microwave. Thanks so much to both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 This one. I'm ordering it for DD and DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I've been eyeing this one for a while, the only thing standing in the way is the price. http://www.planetbox.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cseitter Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I like this one. http://www.easylunchboxes.com/ I have also owned laptop lunches and liked them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 We do the redneck version of the laptop lunch, which is a lot cheaper and you can get a bunch: This: http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/64794?pi=1098453&qs=3012739_g_shopping&subrnd=0 plus this: http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=220989&catid=184678&aid=338666&aparam=220989&scinit1=pla&scinit2=%7Bkeyword%7D with the lid tab cut off. Cheaper at Walmart. Our family has about 20, no joke. plus a thin ice pack plus a drink fits in there too. You don't have to deal with all those little lids and little containers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenvneck Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I just bought a bunch of these at Kroger last month and LOVE them. Between dh packing his lunch every day, the two youngers packing for various day camps and then co-op, these are going to come in very handy. I keep the ice packs in the freezer in a gallon-size ziploc, then snap them into the lids when I pack the lunches. ETA: I do not pack my dh's lunches, he does. Don't want anyone to read that and think that I am getting up before him and lovingly packing a lunch. He's a grownup, he knows how to do that just as well as I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenvneck Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Oh, oops, I just re-read and saw that you were looking for a lunch*box*, not lunchbox *solutions*. Sorry!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyrjoy Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Papersource.com had some new lunch boxes I thought. At least I saw one that looked pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchel210 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I like the Built NY They are easy to wash and lots of space to fill. This year I bought my dd a larger style from target...I found I like them a little larger so I can fill it with lots of goodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Does anyone else remember the old Tupperware lunch boxes ? I had this as a kid: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Tupperware-Red-Lunchbox-Set-Pak-N-Carry-/270792437030?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0c7cad26#ht_500wt_922 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Does anyone else remember the old Tupperware lunch boxes ? I had this as a kid: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Tupperware-Red-Lunchbox-Set-Pak-N-Carry-/270792437030?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0c7cad26#ht_500wt_922 I did! I did! I *loved* it because my sandwiches never got squished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I have the Easy Lunchboxes. They are deeper than I expected, so I can add more stuff. They are also stronger and sturdier than I expected; I was expecting them to be kind flimsy and cheap. Also, since I have to handwash, there are only two pieces, not 12. I got 2-4 packs of the containers and 3 lunch boxes and the free shipping. Love it. We use them every day even at home; they make really good meal trays for the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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