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Back-To-School :: Lunchbox Essentials

July 28, 2016 by admin

Yes, you read that right. Back-To-School. Even though it feels like we literally blinked and Summer is over, it’s time to start gearing up for the new school year!

With the start of any new school year, comes the much anticipated back to school shopping, finding the perfect shoes, sharpening pencils, and of course, packing lunch. Having the right arsenal of equipment can make lunchtime preparation a breeze!

Here is our list of Lunchbox Essentials:

picnic-4-yumboxesThe Lunch Box // YumBox Lunch

 

Bento-style dining is all the rage in the school cafeteria! These Bento lunch boxes are small enough to fit into any standard size lunch bag, but large enough to hold all the makings of a yummy and satisfying lunch!

 

org_1f72a48ba96fb9fa6bd1ac6e217fa209e4949b45The Water Bottle // Contigo

 

By far the most durable and reliable water bottle we’ve come across. These flip-spout water bottles from Contigo hold up to everyday use, keep beverages cold and are even easy to clean!

 

 

Itzy Ritzy Mini Snack Bag Monkey ManiaThe Snack Bag // Itzy Ritzy

 

The school year comes around and plastic baggies start going out the window like hotcakes. Save your money and the environment with reusable snack bags, like these zippered and lined pouches from Itzy Ritzy!

 

61PbvszpmwL._AC_UL320_SR260,320_The Ice Pack // Kids Konserve

 

No need to worry about keeping refrigerated items cold! These ice packs from Kids Konserve have a no sweat outer pouch that prevents other items from getting soggy and keep lunch boxes nice and cool!

 

kids-lunch-utensils-carrying-case-set-cThe Utensils // Pottery Barn Kids

 

Another area of waste, along with plastic baggies, can be disposable utensils. Invest in a nice set of reusable silverware and save yourself some green, while helping keep our planet green. Now that’s a win-win!

 

skiphop-forget-me-not-insulated-food-jar-lightning2The Insulated Cup // Skip*Hop

 

Enough about keeping food cold, what about keeping things hot? These adorable insulated cups from Skip*Hop are just what you need for those hot lunch items on the menu!

 


What are your lunchbox essentials? Have any tips or tricks to make school lunches easier and more efficient?

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: back-to-school, lunch, lunchboxes

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