Anyone want to swap school lunch ideas?

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I'm making a list of foods that can be packed for school lunches this year. I realize there are so many more things I could pack but just skip my mind. I thought we could give each other ideas and help mom's of new school aged kids out.
So, what do your kids like?

A few of our faves:
Carrots,celery, broccoli with a side of low fat ranch dip
ham, cheese, lettuce and mayo sandwich
peanut butter and marshmallow cream sandwich
pb and nutella sandwich
large muffin
go-gurts
zip lock bag with chex mix and cashews
banana or apple or seedless grapes
turkey wraps
those individual tubs of applesauce or mixed fruit
strawberries with a little packet of splenda

What else? :)


LOL- about the mayo- I lay the sandwich on an ice pack.
I forgot we usually add soup, spagetti-o's or rice or corn , in those little soup thermos's.
In both of my daughters classes they have not had peanut allergies children in them, yet. They sit in the cafeteria by classes and we could always bring peanuts. I think one year- we couldn't bring walnuts. It's a very small school. :)

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I would have loved to been able to have mayo on my sandwiches at school, but isnt it going to spoil in a lunch bag all day? Anyway that being said....

PB&J is a tried and true fav! Cheezits are good, you can pack apple slices with a piece of cheese on them (yum!) or PB on celery.
Oh I have found at walmart that there are applesauces that are different flavors like pear and strawberry.
Bags of cashews are good, but so are mixed nuts too
a bagel sandwich is a yummy variation on a sandwich.
fruit salad
regular salad (if your kids like that)
Hope that gives you a few ideas!


P.s I think swapping lunch ideas is a great and cute idea!



Edit: haha about the ice pack..I totally forgot about them, my parents never bought one so I just forget about them! :)

what do i pack for lunch and snack?

Roxy

my son is starting kindergaten tommorrow nd got a lil note from teacher saying that he needs a lunch and a snack and was wondering what do i pack for the lunch and what do i pack for the snack? and do i put the lunch and snack in his lunchbox? this is my first child thats going to school and i have no idea what to pack. and do i need to bring anything with me when i go to the school? and also teacher wants him to bring a picture of him to be left at school and a change of clothes to be left at left and i was just wondering if anyone knows why? please answer. thanks

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Lunch: I'm assuming you already have a lunchbox. If not, you can pick one up at Walmart or Target. Pack him a sandwich, fruit, drink, and dessert. For example, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (if his school allows them) or a turkey and cheese sandwich, an apple, orange, pear, or banana, and 2 Oreos for dessert. A bottle of water for a drink. Pack this all in a lunch box, or if there isn't room, pack the snack in a brown paper bag with his name on it.

Snack: The snack should be fairly healthy, because junk food will not fill him up. Trail mix, carrot sticks and hummus, or apple slices with a side of peanut butter will do the trick. You could also pack a healthy snack and a small bag of something like Goldfish so he has two snacks, just in case he's extra hungry or if he wants to eat one during the drive home something.

No I don't think you need to bring anything with you...just make sure he has everything the teacher asked for.

Picture: It's probably to paste on his locker. Just print one out from the computer (iPhoto) or if you don't have that, a normal picture should be fine. Just make sure you have doubles, because you might not get the one you send to school with him back, or it might be damaged or torn.

Change of clothes: The change of clothes is just in case the child spills something on themselves, rips the clothes, etc., and kids that age do it all the time. It's also in case the child has an accident...when my eldest was in kindergarten he had an accident one morning, and I'm sure he's glad there was a change of clothes in his locker! The change of clothes should be something that can work for most weather conditions...like jeans, a T-shirt, and a sweatshirt.

Good luck :)

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gift ideas please?

nlovelovin

It is going to be my boyfriends 18th birthday next month. i dont want to give him some cliche' gift. please give me ideas. or personal stories
I thought of a hot air baloon ride but its too expansive.

Answer
I'm a person who loves to give practical gifts...and lots of 'em. What does he like? What does he need?

My boyfriend's birthday is actually coming up in 4 days. He is into weight lifting and running, likes funny stuff, and needs a watch. So, I got him a watch, a gift card to Foot Locker for running shoes, an insulated lunch box (he currently just uses a plastic bag) that I filled with healthy snack bars, energy shots, and sleeveless t-shirts (he likes to run and lift in them). He and I watched a Beavis and Butthead DVD his friend had, but we only saw the one and don't have it anymore, so I got him all three seasons of it on DVD. He likes Michigan State and drinking (we're of age, don't worry), so I got him a Michigan State beer glass that freezes when you put it in the freezer. And since every man is really a little boy at heart, I got him those cheese and pretzel snack packs, pixie stix, and some silly straws to drink some alcoholic drinks with.

For the party, I'm going to get him his favorite DQ blizzard in cake form, but I'm going to do the illustration on it based on a joke he made while we happened to see Ninja Turtles on TV while flipping through channels. I'm also going to make his favorite dish, and make my signature drink!


That's a lot of stuff, but even some kind of small gift package you can make by throwing a few of his favorite things into a box will work. When we first started dating, he got me a Christmas stocking with a card and filled it with protein bars (I'm into weight lifting, too).

What are some creative things to do with rubber bands?

Pink

I need some things that you can do with rubber bands other than tie up your hair, make a ukulele, make a bracelet, make a dream catcher, or a giant rubber band ball. Some creative things please.

Answer
1. Keep Food Fresh â Simply wrap a rubber band around a bag of chips, salad, or baking flour to seal in the freshness.Rubber Band Lunch
2. Act as a Reminder â Wrap a rubber band around a specific page in your planner (and also around the front cover to prevent bending) or around your wrist as a reminder to get something done.
3. Rubber Padding â Wrap a couple rubber bands around a TV remote or ash tray to prevent it from sliding and scratching the tableâs surface.
4. Hold Various Objects Together â â¦like pencils or index cards. This one is obvious.
5. A Bookmark â Wrap a rubber band around the front cover and through the middle of the book to whatever page you finished on. Next time you pick up the book the first page that isnât rubber-banded will be the page you left off on.
6. A Hair Tie â Perhaps you could make a ponytail.Rubber Band Hair Tie
7. A Paper or Poster Scroll â Roll it up and put a rubber band around it. Itâs ready for storage.
8. A Safety Strap for Eye Glasses â Break a rubber band in half and tie each end to the part of the glasses frame that sits over your ears. You can secure the glasses to your face if you make the rubber band short enough.
9. Finger Exercises â Bunch all your fingers together and place them through the center of a rubber band. Spread your fingers out and let them contract. Or, wrap a rubber band from your index finger to your pinky and move your index finger away from the other fingers. Repeat this process for the other fingers.Rubber Band Finger Exercises
10. A Handle Grip â Wrap several rubber bands around the end of a pole or stick to create a handy grip.
11. Secure a Lid onto a Container â If you donât want the contents to spill, put a rubber band around it.
12. Quick Tagging â Are these batteries at the bottom of my bag charged or uncharged? Tag your batteries with rubber bands so you never have to guess. You can differentiate between various groups of objects by tagging each group with a certain color rubber band, or a specific number of visible rubber bands.
13. Stress-Relieving Rubber Band Ball â If made soft enough, a rubber band ball can make for a perfect stress relieving squeeze toy. It helps out when youâre in a fidgety mood.
14. Mark the Level of Liquid Remaining in a Solid Color Container â Take a paint can for instance⦠before you pound the top back on, wrap a rubber band around the outside of the can at the same level as the paint remaining in the can. Next time you need it youâll know exactly how much you have left in a single glance.Stress Relieving Rubber Band Ball
15. Slingshot / Catapult â Every kidâs favorite thing to do with a rubber band, but if you think hard enough, I bet there are some practical uses for making one of these.
16. Simple Art â Take a pegboard and stretch different color rubber bands in various shapes until every peg has been used at least once. Fun, creative and simple.
17. Strap an Injured Finger â Use a rubber band to strap an injured finger to a firm stick or piece of cardboard until it can be properly casted.
18. Melt and Use as an Adhesive â Itâs not glue, but a melted rubber band does make a darn good adhesive.
19. A Distraction â Pull the famous rubber band gun trick and shoot a rubber band across the room. Try to hit something that makes a sound, or just catch your victimâs attention. As soon as they look the other way, make your move.Rubber Band Tie Dye
20. Tie-Dye â The style may have died in the seventies, but who really cares⦠a DIY tie-dye project can be a blast. If you have kids, itâs a cheap, creative way to entertain.
21. Prevent the Mixing Spoon from Sliding into the Bowl â Wrap a rubber band around the upper part of the spoonâs handle just above the point at which the spoon touches the rim of the bowl. Now the spoon canât slip and slide in.
22. Insulate Electrical Current â Rubber bands can act as insulators for low wattage electrical current. Wrap a rubber band around an exposed region of a wire (before the wire is live).
23. Design Fancy Easter Eggs â Wrap several rubber bands in different directions around the eggs before dunking them in the Easter egg dye. This will create interesting designs on the dyed eggs.
24. A Pencil Eraser â Fold a rubber band in half a few times and use it to erase pencil markings. It works surprisingly well.Rubber Band Easter Egg
25. Keep those Files IN the Manila Folder â Manila folders are a great tool for filing papers until you accidently drop a one. Since a manila folder is nothing more than a sleeve, the files will spill out everywhere. A rubber band can fix that problem in jiffy.
26. Kitty-proof or Puppy-proof Your Toilet Paper â Kitties and Puppies love to shred things. Toilet paper is one of their top 10 favorites. Wrap a rubber band around the roll of toilet paper to avoid the dangling temptation.
27. Grip that Jar Lid â Place a thick rubber band around the rim

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can someone help me with food?

Q. i need some SIMPLE and inexpensive recipes that i can cook on a daily basis for dinner or lunch...now i'm not a pro...and i can't spend 20 a night on dinner...help me!
something other than spaghetti and like hamburger helper...thats all i cook...and we are all tired of it

Answer
http://www.cheapcooking.com/menus.htm
http://www.betterbudgeting.com/frugalrecipelist.htm
http://www.mommysavers.com/cooking_on_a_shoestring.htm
http://frugalliving.about.com/od/frugalrecipes/
http://www.cheapcooking.com/recipes.htm
http://www.allthingsfrugal.com/recipes.htm


Ham and Cheese Biscuit Roll ups

Ingredients:

2 cans of biscuits ($.33 each)

Sandwich ham (1 slice per two biscuits - wafer sliced ham, 1 pkg. is $.59)

Shredded cheese (1/2 bag would be generous - $1.00)

Directions:

Open the tube of biscuits. Take two at a time and roll them out fairly thin on a cookie sheet. (No need for extra flour.) Place a slice of ham in the center and add some shredded cheese. Roll up the biscuit and dip the rolled biscuit in the shredded cheese. Place the roll cheese side up and bake until browned slightly, about 10 to 12 minutes. I used an insulated cookie sheet, so I didn't have to worry about the bottoms burning. Serve alone or with a side of deli or regular mustard.

2 cans of biscuits make 10 roll ups (10 biscuits per can). Adjust according to the size of your family. A smaller version of this could also be used for appetizers using only one biscuit per roll up.

You can also use this idea with other fillings, such as:

Chicken and broccoli with Swiss cheese

Hot dogs or polish sausages and sliced cheese (pigs in a blanket)

Ground beef and spaghetti sauce with mozzarella cheese sprinkled with parmesan cheese & garlic powder (rolled calzones)

Corned beef, roast beef or ground beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese

Roast beef, smoked cheese and deli mustard

Scrambled eggs and cheese

The possibilities are endless. Also consider filling them with butter and rolling them in cinnamon sugar for a simple treat in the morning with coffee or a snack for the kids.

I'm going to Puerto Rico in July what are good family activities to do while down there?

Toni L

I am going to Puerto Rico in July for 2 weeks with my Dad (who's 53) and my twin girls (who are 3) for vacation. This is our first vacation that we have ever taken together. We are renting a car and staying in a hotel in San Juan. He has already made all the reservations and paid for the hotel and the plane ect; however, he has given me the task of figuring out family friendly activities to do while we are down there. All I can think of is, well...the beach! and El Morro. Any other suggestions!??! I do have umbrella strollers! And I'm not afraid to walk! This is my first vacation since I've had the girls and is way over due! (last one was in 2006). I don't mind going out of San Juan either. Before I had the kids I USED to be a bit of a traveler and go to places like Germany, Japan and South Korea just to name a few places. So I'm game for anything; however, with my dad being in his 50's and the girls being 3, I don't know how well they would fair. So any suggestions that would be insightful would be greatly appreciated. Thank you :)

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SInce you guys are renting a car it gives you the advantage of seeing the best of what PR has to offer outside San Juan. The first place I recommend for you to go is down south near a small town called Guanica. There is a small mangrove cay with crystal clear calm waters that are perfect for little ones to play. Buy a set of inexpensive snorkeling equipment and bring it with you, the snorkeling is great around the island. You take a ferry here and need to bring what you need with you. I suggest to get a small disposable cooler, or just bring one of those insulated carry along bags so you and your girls have plenty to drink while there. Also you should do this on a Wednesday, stay away on the weekend, I've given you fair warning! http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/gilligans-island/

Also on the south side, off the town of Ponce, is a great day trip to Caja de Muerto. My family and I went there this past summer and we saw dolphins! It's a pristine island with those dream like Caribbean waters, calm, clear and blue green. This is a weekend trip and you MUST make reservations in advance. It's worth it. The drive to Ponce is only an hour and a half by the expressway, and the docks are easy to find. You would need to leave San Juan early to make sure to make it on time. On the docks at La Guancha (the port in Ponce) you can feed pelicans, and watch huge fish swim around. Vender's sell little bags of food for them and the kids LOVE to feed them. There are also shops and restaurants to explore, it's really nice. http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/isla-caja-de-muertos/

Another suggestion is to take a day trip sail out of Fajardo to Culebra with East Island Excursions. Culebra is a real gem. It has the Caribbeans #2 best beach, according to discovery chanel, called Flamenco Beach. The trip includes lunch, and snorkeling. http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/culebra-east-island-excursions/

IF you want to get away from the beach PR has the most beautiful mountains, with waterfalls, rivers and lakes. On a Saturday or Sunday take a boat ride on a lake in Utuado to local restaurants right in the middle of the lake. It's called Dos Bocas, and it's a lovely setting with cool mountain air and great local food. http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/lago-dos-bocas/

One of PR's most known and amazing sites is the Camuy Caverns, it's just west of Arecibo and is one of the worlds largest underground cave systems. You can take a guided tour, with a tram, and I think the kids and adults will be amazed. http://www.topuertorico.org/city/camuy.shtml

Just south of San Juan is the town of Guavate, near Cayey. Here is where the Puerto Rican specialty Lechon (roasted pig) is made. And on the weekend there are local arts and crafts being sold. When you make the turnoff from the highway don't be fooled by the few easy to get to Lechoneras right by the road. Just keep going and you will find the real Guavate, it's great not just for the food but for the many stalls of homemade goods for sell, this is where you should get your souvenirs. Just a little further down the road is a great mountain pool with a waterfall. It's an easy hike on a well maintained trail and the water is bright blue and makes for great swimming. http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/guavate-lechon-and-music/
http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/charco-azul-carite-forest/

The site i've given you most of the links to is great, I live here and I use it all the time! They give fantastic detail and their directions are spot on. Puerto Rico Day trips has lots more suggestions you should look at them all to find the perfect things you guys love to do. Don't forget to bring and use lots of sun block, and reaply often!! And if you ever need suggestions, directions or advice feel free to ask!

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Is packing lunch meat in my child's lunch safe if the sandwich is not refrigerated for up to three hours?

Paul m

Answer
Yes, absolutely safe, but if you are worried put a small freezer pack in the lunch bag.

Good ideas for healthy school lunches?

peachy app

I have things like mac n' cheese and pasta, because I'm not really a fan of sandwiches. I need ideas!

Of course I know there's fruits and vegies, and I've included those in my lists.

Any ideas? I don't need recipes, just lots and lots of options! Haha, thanks! :)

Answer
7 Ideas for Easy - and Healthy - School Lunches

1. Pack Produce
The great thing about fruits and vegetables is that they deliver a ton of nutrients and they don't require cooking. They also boost hydration and typically taste great without any added ingredients. Stick with what's in season, and you won't have to pay extra for fruit that's been flown in from Chile.

"Keep raw vegetables washed and cut in the fridge so all you have to do is pack them in the morning," suggests Christina Le Beau, blogger at Spoonfed.

Cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, red peppers, cucumber slices, sugar snap peas, shelled edamame, berries, clementines, apples, pears, and grapes are all perfect on their own and travel well.

2. Keep it Cool, Skip the Sugar
Instead of juice boxes, include a small bottle of frozen water, suggests Kristy Bernardo of The Wicked Noodle. "The ice will keep the rest of the lunch cool, and will melt enough by lunchtime to be drinkable."

3. Think Muffins
Muffins taste great, can be eaten without utensils, and can be customized to fit in small hands (by varying the size of the muffin tin you use). "Best of all, muffins can be cooked in a big batch on Sunday afternoon, then cooled and frozen," says Charity Curley, blogger at Foodlets. When it's time to pack lunch, reach in, grab one, and put it in the lunchbox.

Here are a few easy and delicious recipes to try:

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins and Baked Oatmeal Cups
These mildly sweet muffins - one from Two Blue Lemons, the other from Wicked Noodle - offer lasting fullness thanks to the fiber-rich oatmeal
Italian-Style Pasta and Cheese Cups and Broccoli and Cheese Pasta Cups
Two variations on a savory theme from Foodlets, and what a great theme it is: mac-n-cheese made healthy (using whole wheat pasta, eggs, and pureed beans for more protein and fiber) and they're portable.

4. Plan for Leftovers
Any dinner that doesn't require reheating or cooling can do double-duty as lunch via the miracle of leftovers. "Pack some extra dinner into lunch containers while you're doing the dishes," suggests Sarah Waldman, an integrative nutritionist and blogger at TwoBlueLemons. Cook once, feed twice - what's not to love?

Here are some lunchbox-ready dinners:

Whole Wheat Penne Pasta with Pesto & Beans
Roasted Butternut Squash Quesadillas
Chickpea Salad (sub whatever veggies your kids will eat if peppers don't fly)

5. Try a Waffle-wich.
Another lunch staple you can cook in bulk, freeze, then use on an as-needed basis are waffles. "Every time I make waffles, I do a double batch, then lay the extras on a cookie sheet, slide it in to the freezer, then transfer them to a Ziploc bag once frozen. Then, when I'm packing lunch for my 8-year-old, I toast a waffle or two and spread with almond butter and banana slices," Le Beau says. When the waffles are whole-grain, it's a great way to get some fiber in to your kid's diet, and beat sandwich boredom.

6. Embrace Snacks
This is for all the mothers of grazers out there - it's OK if your kid will only eat snacks, Waldman says. Just follow the USDA guidelines and include tennis-ball sized portions of vegetables and whole grains, golf-ball sized portions of fruit and lean protein, and a ping pong ball of low-fat dairy. Choose from an assortment of their favorite snacks: a few cubes of cheese, dried mango, whole-grain crackers, cut up veggies with humus, and homemade popcorn or granola bar would fit the bill. "It feels better to pack a lunch that I know my son will actually eat, even if it looks more like a combination of snacks than a full meal."

7. Go Reusable While you could load your child's lunchbox up with pre-wrapped individual servings or lots of plastic baggies, there's a greener way. Use reusable containers, flatware, and even napkins, says Alexandra Zissu, author of The Conscious Kitchen and blogger at AlexandraZissu.com. We try for zero waste lunches whenever we can and it's actually pretty easy to succeed." Zissu's favorite lunch container is a tiffin, a stainless steel, stackable container that allows you to store a few different foods separately, while Le Beau likes bento-style lunchboxes, particularly LunchBots and PlanetBox. "My daughter typically goes to school with a cream cheese and jelly sandwich in one tiffin and cut up seasonal produce in another. If she's in a yogurt or applesauce phase, I pour it into a baby food jar with a lid," Zissu says.

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Any good lunches for school?

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My Cafeteria lunch sucks, and it's really greasy, and fatning. I have a lot of stairs at my school, and when i eat there food i feel sick sometimes. Any good lunches ideas? Like sandwiches, salads, snacks, cakes.?

Answer
7 Ideas for Easy - and Healthy - School Lunches

1. Pack Produce
The great thing about fruits and vegetables is that they deliver a ton of nutrients and they don't require cooking. They also boost hydration and typically taste great without any added ingredients. Stick with what's in season, and you won't have to pay extra for fruit that's been flown in from Chile.

"Keep raw vegetables washed and cut in the fridge so all you have to do is pack them in the morning," suggests Christina Le Beau, blogger at Spoonfed.

Cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, red peppers, cucumber slices, sugar snap peas, shelled edamame, berries, clementines, apples, pears, and grapes are all perfect on their own and travel well.

2. Keep it Cool, Skip the Sugar
Instead of juice boxes, include a small bottle of frozen water, suggests Kristy Bernardo of The Wicked Noodle. "The ice will keep the rest of the lunch cool, and will melt enough by lunchtime to be drinkable."

3. Think Muffins
Muffins taste great, can be eaten without utensils, and can be customized to fit in small hands (by varying the size of the muffin tin you use). "Best of all, muffins can be cooked in a big batch on Sunday afternoon, then cooled and frozen," says Charity Curley, blogger at Foodlets. When it's time to pack lunch, reach in, grab one, and put it in the lunchbox.

Here are a few easy and delicious recipes to try:

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins and Baked Oatmeal Cups
These mildly sweet muffins - one from Two Blue Lemons, the other from Wicked Noodle - offer lasting fullness thanks to the fiber-rich oatmeal
Italian-Style Pasta and Cheese Cups and Broccoli and Cheese Pasta Cups
Two variations on a savory theme from Foodlets, and what a great theme it is: mac-n-cheese made healthy (using whole wheat pasta, eggs, and pureed beans for more protein and fiber) and they're portable.

4. Plan for Leftovers
Any dinner that doesn't require reheating or cooling can do double-duty as lunch via the miracle of leftovers. "Pack some extra dinner into lunch containers while you're doing the dishes," suggests Sarah Waldman, an integrative nutritionist and blogger at TwoBlueLemons. Cook once, feed twice - what's not to love?

Here are some lunchbox-ready dinners:

Whole Wheat Penne Pasta with Pesto & Beans
Roasted Butternut Squash Quesadillas
Chickpea Salad (sub whatever veggies your kids will eat if peppers don't fly)

5. Try a Waffle-wich.
Another lunch staple you can cook in bulk, freeze, then use on an as-needed basis are waffles. "Every time I make waffles, I do a double batch, then lay the extras on a cookie sheet, slide it in to the freezer, then transfer them to a Ziploc bag once frozen. Then, when I'm packing lunch for my 8-year-old, I toast a waffle or two and spread with almond butter and banana slices," Le Beau says. When the waffles are whole-grain, it's a great way to get some fiber in to your kid's diet, and beat sandwich boredom.

6. Embrace Snacks
This is for all the mothers of grazers out there - it's OK if your kid will only eat snacks, Waldman says. Just follow the USDA guidelines and include tennis-ball sized portions of vegetables and whole grains, golf-ball sized portions of fruit and lean protein, and a ping pong ball of low-fat dairy. Choose from an assortment of their favorite snacks: a few cubes of cheese, dried mango, whole-grain crackers, cut up veggies with humus, and homemade popcorn or granola bar would fit the bill. "It feels better to pack a lunch that I know my son will actually eat, even if it looks more like a combination of snacks than a full meal."

7. Go Reusable While you could load your child's lunchbox up with pre-wrapped individual servings or lots of plastic baggies, there's a greener way. Use reusable containers, flatware, and even napkins, says Alexandra Zissu, author of The Conscious Kitchen and blogger at AlexandraZissu.com. We try for zero waste lunches whenever we can and it's actually pretty easy to succeed." Zissu's favorite lunch container is a tiffin, a stainless steel, stackable container that allows you to store a few different foods separately, while Le Beau likes bento-style lunchboxes, particularly LunchBots and PlanetBox. "My daughter typically goes to school with a cream cheese and jelly sandwich in one tiffin and cut up seasonal produce in another. If she's in a yogurt or applesauce phase, I pour it into a baby food jar with a lid," Zissu says.

Hygine Bag?

Ali

I have a charity where I provide free daycare for parents who can't afford there children to go to a good daycare, plus breakfast, lunch, and sometimes (3 times a week) dinner. It is almost are second year so we wanted to proivide something else. We came up with hygine bags! I'm not sure how to do this, so if you can help me out that would be great. Basically we have 20 mothers (ranging from 18-45), 12 fathers, and 42 children in our care. I'm not sure how to fill the bags up. I don't know if I should have all the supplies out and each person gets a bag to put one of each thing it, or I pre-fill them and label there name on it. I know right now that in every bag (I found these cute tote bags at Walmart and they are $4 a bag) there is a bottle of shampoo, a bottle of conditioner, Aveeno (my favorite) lotion soap, toothbrush, toothpaste and a washcloth. The kids under 2 will get (insead of that) Johnson's baby shampoo, bath gel, cream baby toothbrush, baby toothpaste, and a washcloth....
How do i decide the other stuff adn who gets it?

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I am sure that these people use coupons. so put a few coupons in each bag, talk to your local paper and I am sure they will donate newspapers with coupons. Hair bands are always a plus, razors and deoderant. talk to your local girl scouts and for community service they can get donations of items for you. Good luck!

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Simple and Easy Lunch?

Q. I was just wondering cause i'll be going to school soon and I want to cook for myself. What's a quick and easy lunch that i can make in 30 minutes or less? Something that's easy to pack and easy to eat ^^

Answer
There is so much you can do to make lunch more interesting! Perhaps take a little bag of salad with feta cheese and dressing, chicken and advacodo sub roll (basically chopped chicken, a little mayo, chopped advocado, nice sub roll), a box of crackers and some good cheese, made flapjacks the night before (full of energy) or buy some and you can also buy nice savoury muffins and scones such as ham and cheese. You can also make scrambled eggs in a microwave in a jug and keep the eggs in the fridge - or simply, liven up your sandwich! Instead of the same old cold meats, why not use pate, deli meats, special tuna (tuna with mayo, herbs, lemon and garlic) and even leftover cold meatloaf, chinise chicken or hamburgers taste brill (or you cn warm them in the microwave!). Maybe use different bread such as rye, seeded, fresh baked (its actually cheaper to buy from the bakers than a supermarket) rolls, baps etc!
Choice is yours!

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Shredded Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients-
1 (4 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast
1 1/4 cups ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 hamburger buns, split


Preparation-
Place roast in a Dutch oven or large kettle. In a bowl, combine the ketchup, water, celery, onion, lemon juice, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over roast.
Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 4-6 hours or until meat is tender and pulls apart easily. Shred meat with two forks. Serve on buns
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Turkey wrap
1 large (10-inch/25-cm) flour tortilla, regular or flavored
1 tbsp. (15 mL) mayonnaise
1 tbsp. (15 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
2 oz. (57 g) sliced deli turkey
1 tbsp. (15 mL) chopped red onion
1/4 cup (50 mL) baby spinach leaves
1 oz. (28 g) sliced Provolone, Swiss or Cheddar cheese
2 thin slices tomato
salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Spread over tortilla to within 1/2 inch (1 cm) of the edges. Top with sliced turkey, red onion, spinach, sliced cheese and tomato slices, layered in the order listed in a row along the center one-third of the tortilla. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
Roll the tortilla up tightly to enclose the filling, then cut in half crosswise. Eat immediately or wrap both halves in plastic wrap and pack in a lunch bag.

This totable taco salad makes a sweet treat for school lunches. Some assembly required, but kids love tossing together all the fixings
Ingredients
2 cups (500 mL) shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped tomato
1/2 cup (125 mL) canned kidney or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup (125 mL) salsa
1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup (50 mL) sour cream (regular or low fat)
1 cup (250 mL) tortilla chips (regular or baked)
Cooking Instructions
In a plastic container big enough to use as a bowl for the finished salad, toss together lettuce and tomato. In a small plastic container with a tight-fitting lid, stir together beans and salsa. Pack shredded cheese and sour cream in separate plastic containers. Finally, pack tortilla chips in a zip-top plastic bag.
OK, you've got all the components. Now what? At lunchtime, open the container of lettuce. Dump bean mixture on top, add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Finally, crumble tortilla chips on top and lunch is served
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eggplant parmesan

INGREDIENTS

* 3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
* 2 eggs, beaten
* 4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
* 6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
* 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
* 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
3. In a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. Place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. Sprinkle basil on top.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Suggestions and a question about kids lunch?

Q. I know this is probably a stupid question but considering whatever you make in the morning for lunch doesn't get eaten until 4-5 hours later, is it okay to give them certain meats or meals not a good idea. I'm thinking hot dogs, or spaghetti and meatballs (probably made the night before), etc.

I am aware that it will not be warm but my 8 year old says he'd really like these things for lunch.

Also any suggestions/advice besides your regular meat sandwiches or pb&j

Answer
You might look for an insulated bag for his lunch.

Our school won't allow peanuts in any form so lunch is a challenge. My kids would be happy with small meatballs on a hotdog bun. They also like spreadable cheese sandwiched between crackers.

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What should I make for lunch?

Chris

I am on a new workout plan and I am sick of spending my money on subway every day for lunch. I was wondering if there is anything quick and easy to make besides sandwiches. I am busy all day every day so I am constantly in a rush and I am staying away from fast food. Most of the time my mother makes my lunch for me because I never have time to do it myself. I really want to make it as quick and easy as possible for her because she has spent so much time for me and I'm sure she would like a change in what she makes so that she isn't making the same thing over and over again.
Thanks in advance.

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I personally prefer a good hot lunch to sandwiches. I would get a good insulated thermos and fill it with warm things like soup, ramen noodles with broccoli florets, spaghetti, or even leftovers from last night's dinner. For 15 easy packed lunch ideas, go here: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/15-fresh-brown-bag-lunch-ideas Also find two weeks' worth of healthy packed lunch ideas here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8913826/ns/health-childrens_health/t/home-packed-lunches-your-kids-will-eat/

Some other ideas are wraps, pitas, mini pizzas (put pizza sauce and cheese on bagels or sandwich thins), pasta salad, and mini quiches. When I was having to do this, my usual lunch was last night's leftovers. It was easier for me to make a little extra dinner the night before and just go ahead and pack it away for my lunch. Hope those ideas help. Good luck.

Whats your childrens schedule?

cait5156

The more answers the better. I am about to open a home daycare and want to set a schedule. So I figured I'd ask the experts (you- the moms) what schedule works best for your child. Meals, Nap times, Free-time, and so on. Thank you for your help.
Also, since you're here. What would you like to see in your childs daycare, any suggestions. Thanks again!

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I have a two year old son. He wakes about 9:30 every morning and picks out his own breakfast (with healthy help from mom) and after breakfast we play games or go outside... About 12:30 he's ready for lunch. I play kid songs while I cook and he cleans up his toys from this morning, about the time we're both done he sits down to eat. After lunch he takes a bath and gets ready for an outing or more play. Our play, after lunch, points more towards learning and discovery then the morning's "free time". After all of that it's about time for Daddy to come home and he plays and visits with him while I finish up dinner which comes about 6:30. He eats well and gets a little hyper after dinner right before bed time. So depending on how messy he gets or if he needs some calming, there'll be another bath before bed time at 9. There are somedays he plays harder and goes to bed earlier, and somedays he naps longer and stays up a little later. I stick as close to schedule as possible, as he craves routine, but a little difference in the day to day is nice. Such as throwing in a playdate with friends or cousins! Which are things I'd also look for in a daycare, scheduling close to mine. Reading is a favorite with my son and so is pretend time with cars and blocks. I love educational toys, but tend to rely more on teaching him myself. Every now and again a kid's movie is nice, with some cuddling on the couch and healthy snacks.
I've never left my son at a daycare on a regular basis, but have been considering trying one for afternoon errands and gym sessions. Growing up, my own mother had a daycare, so I'm pretty picky. I like to see scheduling and not too many children so mine will get one on one time. I also like to know that it's sparkling clean and to hear how things went during the day with a progress report (verbal or written) or even some take home items such as color sheets he did that day. As a mother I'm also very picky about the diaper bag, if I brought extra clothes, he shouldn't be filthy or dripping at the end of day, y'know? A mother knows her child and to see a willingness or excitement to go back to the daycare would mean a lot! If I must leave my child in the care of someone who isn't family, I'm missing out on time with him, so to know he's having fun,learning, and getting loving contact as he would get from family is very comforting! A warm heart is a must and a love for children is transparent to a mother! I'm already sure you'll do just fine, as you are already looking for pointers right from the source! Good luck and much love-

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Where can I find a cute lunch box (I'm in 10th grade)?

Anna

I know your gonna say high school is too old to be carrying a lunch box, but seriously, I go to a dork school and it's totally acceptable.I don't want one that looks like a purse, or a backpack or anything like that. I want one with a cute animal or cartoon on it. Or maybe just a clever one.idk how to explain that. like a lunch box that looks like a paper bag Do you know where I could look?

Answer
I would go with an insulated lunch bag. The purse looking ones were kind of cute but since you don't like them here are some animal ones:

What is a good lunch to take on a field trip to Sesame Place?

Bright B

Not sure excatly what to take. It will be 80 degrees and more than likely the food has to stay in the backpack at least until lunch.

I was thinking of getting some lunchables, and a box of Capri Suns.

Any other suggestions? I don't want my kids to sick or the food to go bad in the bag.

Answer
I think I would try Peanut Butter and Jelly with Capri suns. I would worry about lunchables that have lunch meats in it. Either that or find a insulated lunch bag and put the sandwiches inside it with an ice pack. that should keep them until lunch time.

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Peanut-butter dieting question?

Chloe

Every morning for breakfast, I have a toasted whole wheat english muffin with chunky peanut butter and jelly. However, I'm looking to lose weight. Would switching to a diet peanut butter (you know, the kind with low fat and a lower number of calories) and using bananas instead of jelly to sweeten it be a good way to cut some calories out of my day? Or should I just find a new thing to eat for breakfast?

Additionally, what else can I do to increase weight loss? I usually eat some pistachios or trail mix (whole wheat chex, sesame sticks and raisins) for lunch sometimes paired with fruit (usually melon or strawberries); and dinner usually consists of some kind of starch, a few servings of different kinds of vegetables, and salad (I'm a vegetarian). I run for about 15-30 minutes a day, and usually do some kinds of light anaerobic exercises (like yoga, crunches, etc.) I'm about 5'3" and around 116 pounds. I'm looking to lose be-tween five-ten pounds.

Thank you very much :)

Answer
Seems like a high % carbohydrate meals. I'd probably axe the breakfast bagel all together. Jelly/Banana both are high sugar - and obviously the bread which it's on. Perhaps if your vegetarianism allows scrambled egg whites - as a better alternative. Or if that isn't cool, peanutbutter celery sticks (but try using the naturally seperated peanut butter).

Trail mix is hit or miss. I'd check the packaging for calorie content and sugar content. You'd be better off eating something like a bag of carrots.

Your lunch is a bit meager - but I won't gripe on it too hard. Especially because I love raisins.

Your dinner seems fine too. But try to keep the starch-portion small. By lowering your sugar/carb intake you'll put your body in a state of ketosis which will help you burn off fat instead of relying on sugar to fuel your body. You'll know when you're in ketosis because you'll be hungry more often, and eating (non carbs won't fill you up rigt away. You'll be more likely to be less hungry an hour or two after you eat something). This will be the beginning of weight loss. Keep up that cycle for a few weeks/months and the lbs will melt away (as long as you keep your activity level high).

Best of luck!

Period questions? Help please?

SpEnCeR Ro

Hi. I'm 13. I got my period today and so right now I have a bunch of questions (answer as many as you can!)
1) My flow is very heavy so far, is that normal?
2) Is the blood suppose to be brown??????
3) Can you just tell me how to say "clean" at night from blood, because I'm wearing a night pad but I feel like blood all over and I can't sleep and its sooooo uncomfortable!
1. Do I need to change my pad at all at night?
2. I wake up alot during the night, so will i have to change pads then?
4) Where are good places to hide pads at school?
5) How many times should I change my pad during the day?
1. When should I change my pad at school, like at 10:30, after lunch, before, ect
6) Do I need to change into a new pad when I get home from school?
7) I play volley ball, and I'm not aloud to wear tampons yet, so will I be ok with just pads?
8) Help about sleepovers??? What to do there at night?!?
9) During those 28 days of not bleeding, do I need to wear a pad??

Answer
1) your flow can be anywhere from really light to really heavy your first time
2) It can be pink, red or brown. All are normal
3)I have no idea you can try sleeping in different positions i guess
4) In your nap sac or a cosmetics bag, for closes up your sleeve or in your shoe are also good places
5) Around 4-5 on average, but it can be more or less
6) Only if the pad you are wearing is almost done with but if you just changed it it is better not to
7) Yes, i would recommend slender pads (like u by kotex tween or always ultra thin slenders) another good one is the always infinity
8) The same thing as in your own home, change it before bed and when you wake up, dont flush anything down the toilet and wrap it in toilet paper or tissues when you are done with it
9)No, but you can wear a panty liner because when you first get your period it may be irregular so just to make sure wear a panty liner ( good ones are the u by kotex barely there and always thin liners)
Glad to help!

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Besides peanut butter and jelly, what is a lunch that doesn't need to be refrigerated?

Hey Arnold

I need something besides a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to take to work when I don't have access to a fridge!
Thumbs ups for all...even the wise guy who said "hair"

Answer
Choose the Right Lunch Bag

Brown paper bags may be traditional, but they don't do anything to protect your food until lunch time. Get an insulated lunch bag with a cool pack inside. Freeze the cool pack overnight and the frostiness will help keep your food cold. The insulation in the walls of the bag help prevent heat from getting in, further protecting your lunch. Buy individual plastic "ice cubes" and sprinkle them throughout the contents of your bag to chill it further.

Use a Thermos Jug

There's a reason you see construction workers pouring coffee from a thermos all day long: they keep the liquid inside piping hot for hours. Invest in a smaller version designed for soups and chilies. Pack leftover stew, casseroles, pasta dishes or hot sandwich toppings like pulled pork in the thermos. Add crusty bread or rolls to complete your lunch.

Peanut Butter Basics

You can indulge in the occasional peanut butter and jelly sandwich if you want to get nostalgic about your school days. After that, use peanut butter and other nut butters in a more adult way to add protein to your lunch. Add cranberries, bananas or other fruits to peanut butter on crusty whole wheat bread. Pack a small container of nut butter and use it as a dip for apple slices, celery sticks, pretzels and crackers.

Instant Lunch

Instant food at your desk no longer means noodles in a cup. Stock up on meals that only need a small amount of hot water to activate a heater, or dried meals that cook in the microwave with water if you have an oven at work. Bring a thermos of boiling hot water along with your lunch to cook ramen noodles or other instant pasta dishes. Pack tuna salad in a can along with a variety of crackers and cheese for small sandwiches.

Vegetables and Fruit

Add some variety to your menu by including different fruits and vegetables each day. Make a salad occasionally and include individual packets of salad dressing. Cut up slices of vegetables and pack some ranch dip. Bring whole fruits or cups of mixed pieces of fruit. Not only will the produce taste good, the additional foods will help fill you up without adding a lot of calories.


http://www.columbusparent.com/content/stories/2011/02/23/ntk-the-go-to-guide-school-lunches.html

how to keep a turkey sandwich cold while at school...?

sweet cher

i'm bringing a turkey and cheese sandwhich to school-but how do i keep it cold???i take my lunch in a brown paper bag (i'm not gonna get a lunchbox because their dorky) is there a way i can keep it cold without bringing a icepack???

Answer
no...
get an adult lunch bag, they are not dorky. You can get one in black and put it in your locker so noone can really see it anyways. Target and Kmart and other places have them for around $10 to $20. If you put an icepack in one it will keep your sandwich/ water cold for hours. If you do not put an icepack, many of those lunch boxes are insulated so they keep the temperature even without ice.

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lunch bags????? help?

eeee

can somebody please help me find a nice lunch bag .something not too mechanical or complicated at an affordable cost :):)

or suggest any name brands?? yayy

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Depends if you want to buy a lunch bag online or at the store. Or it also depends on where you live as well, and what type of lunch bag you want (male, female, kids?)

Online, you can get a girly lunch bag with your name monogrammed on it. Or you can simply buy one without your name on there.

I'm not sure if you live in the states (I'm assuming you live there...), or anywhere else, but Target has a few cute lunch boxes and one where you can decorate it yourself.

Uhh, I live in Canada and I usually get my lunch bags at a store called Bentley. I go over the top and buy girly-girl one's with fake diamonds, pink embroidery, and all those cute attachments and I'm 17...

eco friendly lunch bags?

Hannah K

i need a lunch bag i can carry to high school so i don't have to "brown bag it". (eco friendly ??) it would be great if i could get it at normal stores too and NOT online. (normal stores include target, walmart etc.) any suggestions??
a bag that is NOT a paper bag that i can bring to school. like a tote bag.

Answer
Lunch boxes are NOT geeky! Maybe if you're geeky to begin with. But you'd totally be starting a trend, it could be your signature. "Hey, that's the kid with the batman lunch tote. He's in my econ class. He's super nice." Your other posters are probably the kids who think their shit don't stink.

It doesn't really matter what material you get, just check that it's a trusted brand. If it's made out of some non-recyclable plastic, that's a pain in the butt, but really, you'll be using it so many times it'll make up for itself. Donate it to a thrift store when you no longer need it, then it'll never go to waste.

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Any good gift ideas for someone going to work on the oil rigs? Something they might need on arrival?

cm

There are probably many things people may have not thought of needing until they arrived to live on the oil rigs, like clean sheets or something?? Anyone know what that item(s) might be?

Answer
Former roughie here.

Old Lady is right. SOCKS, SOCKS, SOCKS. Good heavy wool ones and lots of them. Make sure he goes out with at least one pair per day of his hitch. You might not always get to wash them and you are nuts if you wear them for more than one shift.

With socks there is also good BOOTS. You can make due with the cheaper rubber steel toes, but trust me, the expensive ones are totally worth it. I made due with insulated Baffins for the longest time. Had problems with blisters and traction on steel plating (extremely important) Bought a pair of heavy rubber boots commonly known as "inverts" (because they're necessary for invert drilling) Cost me $250 but they were totally worth it. Also if he's going out now, get the -100 degree boots ($200)as well. Maybe you won't wear em, but better safe than sorry. There will be days when you NEED them. (Give him a gift certificate for Marks or something and buy them in Calgary or Edmonton. You will get the right size and save big bucks)

CELL PHONE- Absolute necessity. Get one with analog and digital coverage

CASH- Come with a couple grand in your pocket or access to it. Lots of companies expect you to cover living expenses for the first couple weeks until you get your first subsistence pay.

CERTIFICATIONS- H2S Alive and Standard First Aid are absolute necessities to work in the patch.

FIREPROOF CLOTHES- You have to wear either all natural clothes of fireproof synthetic stuff, which can get pricey. He'll go through alot

BAGS of rubber GLOVES, glove insulators, "green king" gloves (NO LEATHER)- You would be amazed how many pairs you'll go through

Beyond that there is lots of other stuff that is good to carry with you but not as necessary. Extra blankets and sheets for example. Small cooler to keep food. Lunch kit. It depends on where you end up. Maybe you'll be in a motel and need to cook for yourself. Maybe you'll be in a good camp and not need anything. It's hard to say. A good winter jacket for camp and travelling is a good idea.

What you will not have to worry about with most employers in personal protective stuff. By law they are supposed to supply that sort of stuff. If they don't have it there, they will tell you what you need and give you funds to go get it. For example very often companies have color coded hard hats (Green is almost a standard color for new/inexperienced guys. Less often you see things like blue for management, red for safety etc)

Good luck. One last word of warning though. Watch the price of oil. How much work that is out there directly corresponds to that in more industries than you'd expect.

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Where can I find a stylish solid black lunch bag?

I saw some lunch bags at Target today but they are from igloo and look too cheap. They are not solid colors and have the igloo logo written plain and clear in the front. Also the strap is basically just sewed unto the bag, showing a clear seperation of both. I saw a guy with a nice solid black one the other day where the the bag tapers off into the straps at each end...(don't know how to explain this affect)

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If you bring any lunch bag you automatically look like you had it packed by your mommy. Asking this question is like asking "where can I get a cool fanny pack?"

Fashionable lunch box?

Keep on Tr

Does anyone have any ideas on where I can find a fashionable lunch box? We used to have a kitchen with refrigerator at work but recently that room was converted to an office. Now, unless I want to pay to eat lunch out everyday, I need to start packing a lunch box for work. Any ideas on a fashionable lunch box, or some sort of other option? I need something that can remain cool, and I hate those neon green plastic-y lunch bags.

Answer
There are lots of stylish japanese obento lunch boxes. this is an example:
http://myartfullife.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/bento-box-closed.jpg
and for something more traditional yet equally stylish:
http://www.katachiware.com.au/html/bento-box.html

There are also quite a few for sale on ebay and most come with thermal bags to put the box in:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-JAPANESE-CLASSIC-BENTO-LUNCH-BOX-SET-DRAGONFLY_W0QQitemZ380033615842QQihZ025QQcategoryZ4003QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Japanese-bento-Lunch-box-Urara-Ume-Yellow-All-17set_W0QQitemZ370055778517QQihZ024QQcategoryZ4003QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


I just found this super cute one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ARRIVAL-BENTO-LUNCH-BOX-HANA-AKA-MICROWAVE-OK_W0QQitemZ280231533580QQihZ018QQcategoryZ4003QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I may have to buy it myself :)

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