If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll notice a dominant theme running through the lunches I prepare for the Kidlets — yes, believe or not, I don’t share *that* many school lunches on the blog. The majority — such as each bento photo* I’m sharing today — typically only show up on Instagram and Facebook!
[exceptional-citing quoted=”featured-bento” template=”bubble-gray-round” date=”” ]Texas Bento (stored in an Easy Lunchbox): Sunbutter & Honey Sandwich (using a cookie cutter I found from my local grocery store), String Cheese, Apples & Strawberries, Peas and Carrots with a side of homemade ranch in the small polka dot sauce-container.[/exceptional-citing]
So, if you poke around my Instagram stream, what common thread do you find?
[exceptional-citing quoted=”featured-bento” template=”bubble-gray-round” date=”” ]Over the Rainbow Bento (stored in an Easy Lunchbox): Air-popped Popcorn, Ham, Colby Jack Cheese, Bell Pepper Slices, Pineapple, Strawberries, Watermelon, Blueberries, and Blackberries. Homemade Ranch Dressing is in the small yellow sauce-container.[/exceptional-citing]
For just about a year, we have used Easy Lunchboxes, a collection that started with the Classics (blue, green, orange and red lids) but quickly grew to include the carrying bags, the Brights (hot pink, purple, yellow and teal lids), and the Mini Dippers (leakproof sauce containers).
[exceptional-citing quoted=”featured-bento” template=”bubble-gray-round” date=”” ]Leftovers for Lunch Bento (stored in an Easy Lunchbox): String Cheese, Greek Yogurt Tzatziki, Chopped Rotisserie Chicken, Crackers, Carrots, Strawberries, and Blueberry Yogurt. The yogurt and dip are in the Easy Lunchboxes Mini-Dippers.[/exceptional-citing]
I’ve loved them for the divided sections (perfect for keeping sweet fruit away from spicy or savory food), the fact that every piece can be thrown in the dishwasher (top OR bottom rack), and that the food-safe, BPA-free plastic can stand up to the microwave and the freezer.
[exceptional-citing quoted=”featured-bento” template=”bubble-gray-round” date=”” ]Hello Kitty Bento (stored in an Easy Lunchbox): Sausage and Cheese Skewers, Alphabet Pretzels, Cream Cheese Stuffed Sweet Pepper, Raspberries & Oranges, and Vanilla Yogurt in an Easy Lunchboxes Mini-Dippers.[/exceptional-citing]
Plus, Easy Lunchboxes just make it easy to display healthy foods in an appealing way, especially for little eyes that can tend to walk on the picky side of life.
Factor in the affordable price of $13.95 price for four Easy Lunchboxes and it’s no wonder these are the #1 best selling lunchboxes on Amazon.com, where you can also get free shipping (USA or Canada)!
[exceptional-citing quoted=”featured-bento” template=”bubble-gray-round” date=”” ]Smile Bento (stored in an Easy Lunchbox): Rice Cake with Sunbutter & Honey Spread and a “fruit face”, Peas, Vanilla Yogurt in the Easy Lunchboxes Mini-Dipper. Homemade Ranch Dressing in the small yellow sauce-container.[/exceptional-citing]
* To see where I obtained the other decorative elements in these lunches, you can visit my Favorite Bento Supplies Page.
Easy Lunchboxes Giveaway {closed}
[exceptional-citing quoted=”rachel” template=”bubble-gray” date=”” ]Kelly Lester — the busy, working-mom who created Easy Lunchboxes — has graciously offered to let me give away the following to one very lucky winner:
One set of Easy Lunchboxes (in either the Classic or Brights color schemes) and one lunch bag in the color of your choice. (total retail value is $21.90)[/exceptional-citing]
To Enter
Mandatory Entry (both steps required)
- Visit the Easy Lunchboxes site
- Return to this blog post and and then leave a comment letting me know what you like about any of Kelly’s products!
Bonus Entries
(the following options are completely optional; each option completed will give you one extra entry into this giveaway. You must leave a separate comment for any/all additional entries completed)
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This giveaway is open only to residents of the U.S. and Canada. The giveaway will end 8/22 at 10 am, CMT. The winner will be contacted by email and must confirm his or her win within 48 hours from the time my initial email is sent.
