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!}
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!}
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!
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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)
- Subscribe to or follow Mama Jenn and let me know you do.
- Like Easy Lunchboxes on Facebook and let me know you do.
- Follow Easy Lunchboxes on Twitter and let me know you do.
- Blog about this giveaway and leave the link to your post.
- Tweet about this giveaway and let me know you did.
- Leave a comment with a yummy lunch idea. You can browse the gallery for ideas!
- Leave a comment letting me know what color cooler you would choose.
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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.
