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Easy Lunch Boxes {Review & Giveaway}

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Easy Lunchboxes

So, you may be wondering why a homeschool mom is talking about a lunch box, right?!?! Well, let me reassure you, we are still homeschooling and yes, we use and absolutely LOVE our Easy LunchBoxes.

Here is the scoop. I have been having three main issues with lunch at our house.

1) As a homeschooling mom, I often find it quite inconvenient to stop in the middle of our day to prepare lunch. To be blunt, I kind of dread it.

2) There is also the added hassle of having to clean up the mess made preparing lunch in order to be able to use the kitchen counter and table for our afternoon science experiments and crafts.

3) I unfortunately do not eat lunch very often. Once I have prepared the kid’s food, I usually try to get things ready for our afternoon activities and before I know it, it is dinner time and I haven’t eaten since breakfast! {My husband does not like this at all!}

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Well, the Easy LunchBoxes COMPLETELY solve all three issues! Here is how it works for us. I prepare the kid’s (and my lunch) the night before. I store the lunch boxes in the refrigerator. When it is time for lunch the next day, all I have to do is pull them out! That means no more middle of the day interruptions to make lunch…no messy counters to clean up after lunch…and I actually eat!!! Needless to say, the Easy LunchBoxes have become and will continue to be a true asset to our day. {And they make my husband really happy too!}

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An additional bonus is that already having the lunches prepared and packed makes it super easy for us to take impromptu picnics. My kids always ask to go on picnics and so often I tell them “no.” Now, when they ask, we simply grab our lunch boxes, tuck them in the coolers and and head out.

On days where we have errands to run, the lunch boxes are great because I do not have to worry about getting home in time to eat or having to make an unnecessary (and often unhealthy) stop at a fast food restaurant.

I haven’t even mentioned how “good” I feel using them because of how environmentally friendly they are! Not only do they allow you to have a waste-free lunch (eliminating the need for all those plastic baggies that ultimately end up in the trash), but they are FDA approved, BPA, PVC, and phthalate free. Safe for refrigerator, freezer, microwave, & dishwasher.

My only initial concern about the Easy Lunchboxes was the size. I feared that the container would not hold enough food for my kids. However, the 9.38″ x 6.1″ x 2″ lunch boxes have more than ample space. In fact, the very first day we used them, the kids did not even finish all their food. I was able to put the lunch boxes back in the refrigerator and the kids finished their lunch at snack time! So, no more wasted food and it insures that the kids eat all their healthy food before getting to eat their often more appealing snacks!  🙂

So, not only have the Easy Lunchboxes saved me time and energy, but they are already saving me money and they help insure that my kiddos and I are eating healthier and being more environmental conscious!

Now, you may be thinking (as I was) that you could just use another brand of containers sold in stores. Well, let me save you some time and money. Go with the Easy Lunchboxes! They are very sturdy and durable. What I love is that the lids close securely, but are easy enough for my kids to take off without my help! Other containers that I have tried are either too flimsy or the lids are way to tight. (My kids have actually torn lids trying to get them off.) Plus, the Easy Lunchboxes are dishwasher safe and the lids do not warp!

So, do you want the perfect lunch box for homeschoolers or are you looking for the perfect back to school lunch box? No need to look any further!!!

Want to Purchase an Easy Lunchbox set? If you don’t want to wait to see if you win, you can head over to Easy Lunchboxes to order your own set!

~Giveaway is closed~

Giveaway Information

Want to Win an Easy Lunchbox set?  The giveaway is valued at $21.90, which includes a set of four containers and a cooler bag (your choice of color). There are a few ways that you can enter to win.

~ Mandatory Entry: Head over to Easy Lunchboxes and leave a comment letting me know something that you learned while visiting the site.

~ Additional (optional) entries: (Leave a separate comment for EACH entry)

~Giveaway is closed~

The giveaway will be open until 9pm PST Saturday, August 21, 2010. A winner will be chosen at random and I will announce and notify the winner on Sunday, August 22nd. The winner will have 48 hours to respond and provide the mailing address and cooler color choice. Please be sure to leave a way for me to contact you. The giveaway is offered to US and Canadian residents only. Please do not enter this giveaway if you have won or received free product from Easy Lunchboxes within the past 3 months.

The Easy Lunchboxes were provided to me free of charge for review and giveaway purposes.  I was not paid for this post. All opinions expressed in this post are my own and have been not influenced by the company or the free product provided.

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  18. JamesandJennie

    I went over to easylunchboxes.com and learned that they do wholesale orders for group sales! So I am hoping to do a group sale for our homeschool co-op! They will be perfect for lunches on co-op day!

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  19. Wenders

    I just think this is such a GREAT idea for homeschool moms! I hadn’t considered that before, but when I saw it I got very excited! Thanks for sharing a great product idea!

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  21. Wenders

    I’ve just begun checking on some blogs and I want to check in on yours on a regular basis. Thanks for sharing your thoughts & ideas.

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  24. Leanne S.

    I love the fact that all my kiddo’s lunches would be ready at lunch time. My favorite tip was putting wax paper over items such as yogurt before you seal the lid. No soggy sandwiches! 🙂

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  31. Anonymous

    Ok I subscribed! I used to follow you when I had a few extra minutes…. now you’ll be in my inbox!
    Lori N. from MN

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  42. Maple Creek

    OH yes.. I’m a follower too..

    I would get veggies, cheese, crackers, salami, with some dip and small fruit salad.. YUM.. or peanut butter with celery and raisin with crackers, apple and humus..

    🙂

    carol

    maplecreekracing (at) comcast (dot) net

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  46. Maple Creek

    I just learned that the lunch box will hold up to 3 containers!!! YEEHAW!!! I was worried I would have to purchase 4 lunch boxes if I were to get a container for everyone.

    🙂
    carol

    maplecreekracing (at) comcast (dot) net

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  50. Robin

    We do easy lunches all the time. Pizza roll ups are a favorite, take a tortilla and spread with spaghetti sauce or pizza sauce add pizza fixin’s (pepperoni, mushrooms, whatever you like) and top with mozz. cheese and roll up. Serve fruit and salad on the side.

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  57. michelle

    I learned that all of the pieces are dishwasher safe. (I also got some great lunch option ideas!) Thanks for the giveaway.

    michelle(at)northofthe49(dot)com

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  58. Dana

    I learned some good and fun quick meals. My guys need these type meals on Tuesday with all our running around. Will be doing one tonight.

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  69. MAMA BEAR

    I visited the site and I watched the videos. I heard the ‘snap’ sound that the lunch boxes made when closed. The ‘snap’ sound means to me that there should be NO LEAKS, which I like – very much.

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  70. Debbie Stanton

    my idea for a yummy lunch would be chicken chunks with cut up cucumbers, celery, and ranch… kinda like chicken salad, but bigger chunks for my toddler.
    billdebstanton at hotmail dot com

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  81. Julesmcg

    I love how these ideas would get me out of the pb&j rut! I would love to have a whole wheat wrap with hummus, turkey slices and spouts. My kids would love the chicken strips or the PB and banana on a hot dog bun. Yum!

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  89. mamaliu

    I love all the fresh lunch ideas from the Gallery and have jotted some ideas down for my kids! I’ve been looking at these Easy Lunchboxes for a while now. How exciting for a chance to win. Thanks!

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  90. Serena

    This is a fantastic idea! I was wondering what I was going to do for lunch for my 3 kids and now I know the easy solution! I signed up to follow your blog (which I am totally addicted too!)
    I learned that it is easy to prepare lunch for my kids and for myself!

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  92. Melissa Maloof

    Our lunch idea would be rice, beef, and vegetables cooked together with plain yogurt on the side to mix in. Yum!!

    newquilter at sbcglobal dot net

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  95. Melissa Maloof

    I learned that they are microwaveable. Perfect for leftover burritos that my girls love.

    newquilter at sbcglobal dot net

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  103. Jenny

    I learned that you can add patty pac or glad press ‘n seal to the lunchbox if you want to pack some yogurt in. My kids love yogurts so that was great tip to learn.

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  107. ruthhill74

    My lunch idea:
    Make a sandwich–peanut butter and jelly is best. Use the “uncrustable makes” (don’t remember the real name of the gadget) and you have a fantastic sandwich my daughter will love and you don’t have to go out buy uncrustables!

    [email protected]

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  115. AshleyF

    What an awesome product!! I like that the individual compartments won’t leak. It would be nice to have a sandwhich without yogurt sogginess! : )

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  124. Christy

    I think for a lunch idea that we’d use in them is we make a pita bread stuffed with sausage,cheese, and scrambled eggs. Applesauce, and a few carrots.

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  130. Fontaine

    Yummylunch idea…. Mostly we have yummy leftovers from dinner the night before 🙂

    My almost 3 year old also likes yogurt and fruit. Sometimes together, sometimes not (you know how 2 year olds are lol).

    We’re not very creative with lunch apparently 😉

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  136. Dianne - Bunny Trails

    That’s so clever to make lunches ahead even though you homeschool! I love the idea of being able to take off for an impromptu picnic. I agree that I usually say “no” because it takes so long to put it all together. Great post and ideas! 😀

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  140. Heather

    I adore these. We color code things at my house to reduce fighting and these colors would blend in perfectly! I love that the website has pictures with food ideas for filling them.

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  141. Emily

    One of our favorite lunches is grilled cheese sandwiches with creamy tomato soup. I think that would fit in an Easy Lunchbox perfectly, with room leftover to add some raw veggies.

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  152. Melanie

    I learned that “Flatten the cooler bag and put it in the fridge to chill before loading the lunches. They’ll stay cooler even longer!” Duh….I should have figured that one out on my own! Great idea!

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  159. Traci

    I just subscribed. Yeah!!! I read your blog all the time just hadn’t subscribed until now. THanks.

    btarms at hotmail dot com

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  161. Traci

    I learned that the lunch boxes are BPA free and can be washed in the dishwasher. Both of which are awesome. using wax paper to cover liquids, like applesauce or yogurt is a great idea.

    btarms at hotmail dot com

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  165. Rebekah

    I think pita, hummus, grilled chicken pieces, cut cucumber and carrots would be a nice lunch to fit the lunchbox.

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  167. Rebekah

    I recently found your blog and I really appreciate your helpful information. I like the lunch box ideas for having lunch ready to go at any time. My kids are also always asking to go on picnics so having these ready would be perfect for that and the on the go shopping days. I also like how the 3 sections ensure healthy portion sizes.

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  177. Anonymous

    A yummy lunch idea- my kids love turkey roll ups. I take a tortilla, 2 slices of turkey,ham or whatever lunch meat, 1/2 cheese stick-microwave for like 30 seconds add spinach and mustard, roll up , cut in half and enjoy. All 4 of my kids from my 13yr old to my 4yr old love these. I like to add cucumber slices to mine with roast beef and muenster cheese. YUMMY!!
    [email protected]

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  179. Heidi

    Hi! I just discovered your blog. You have some very helpful stuff. As for my entry, I really love the different colored lids, my kids love to have an assigned color. And the stacking feature would really be important to me.
    I also joined your blog, and I would pick purple for the cooler.
    Thanks, Heidi

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  208. Sherri

    I love the gallery that you can actually see some lunch ideas. Sometimes it is so easy to get into a lunch rut. I think I will try to do more tortillas filled with chicken, cheese, or even peanut butter for my daughter this year.

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  226. Ticia

    Our standard easy lunch: peanut butter and honey sandwich; baby carrots; and an oreo cookie.

    Not super nutritious, but it’s yummy and fast.

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  248. sue

    I learned on the Easy Lunch Box website that the individual containers won’t leak so you can put yogurt or applesauce in them. Think of all the money saved without buying individual packs

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  249. Amy

    Would LOVE to try these out. This is our first year homeschooling and I think they would be a huge help in lunch planning! I checked out the site and what is the best feature of all, is that they are dishwasher safe. What mom wouldn’t love that??!

    amy(at)amyticedesign(dot)com

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  254. Katie

    A yummy lunch idea- ham and cheese roll-ups! My niece hated bread so when I babysat her, I made her these for lunch and she loved them. I just took a slice of ham and a slice of provolone (or whatever) and rolled them into a roll. Sometimes I served them just like that and she liked to dip the whole roll in mustard or I could slice them so they looked like spirals but they don’t stay together very well.

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  257. Katie

    I follow your blog!

    But I just wanted to say, another great benefit of this method is that the kids know what to expect for lunch so that eliminates any squabbles that may arise from picky eaters!

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  262. Wonder Mom

    I am SO EXCITED about this idea! I, too, have the same issues with lunchtime as a homeschooling Mom…when I visited their site, my mind began swirling with all the different ways to use the boxes, and how much easy they will make life for me!

    Also, I really like the lunch ideas they share- it will keep us from getting in a rut!

    OK, I have now “officially entered once, but here is a reference for my other entries:

    1. I follow you
    2. I “liked” lunchboxes on Facebook
    3. I will be giving you a shout out on my blog (which I will link up later)

    Oh, and I would pick the RED cooler, of course!

    Thanks for hosting this wonderful give away!

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  271. Sheri

    I went there and well, learned that those tin lunch boxes with those thermos things I loved so as a kid are now obsolete. Sad, very sad-but this is a nice, easy to wash and non-breakable solution.!

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  273. Beth Ann

    What a great site you have! Thanks! I also went to check out the Lunchboxes and they are so neat-love how they stack inside each other-including the LIDS! Now that is a great idea! Thanks!

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