Here are photos of the girls from last year. It actually feels like it was eons ago because we haven’t been in so long!<\/p>\n
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As you might expect they both chose their outfits last year. Can’t wait to see what they decide wear in a few weeks (eek!).\u00a0 Surprisingly they are both excited about wearing their masks in class.\u00a0 We will see how long that lasts!<\/p>\n
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Then there’s my little Mackenzie who looks so young here!\u00a0 Can’t believe she’ll off to Montessori school in just a few weeks.\u00a0 We joke because this little one has the strongest personality of us all.\u00a0 There’s a reason we call her “boss baby”!\u00a0 Though she has a big mouth, she also has a big heart and gives the best hugs.\u00a0 I will miss them but enjoy the quiet work days once she’s in school.<\/p>\n
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Ok, back to the best lunchboxes for kids…<\/p>\n
What makes them the best lunch boxes for kids<\/strong>?<\/h1>\nIt should be:<\/p>\n
\n- strong<\/strong> enough to withstand the beatings it will take from my kids.<\/li>\n
- planet-friendly<\/strong> and toxin-free<\/li>\n
- mess-proof<\/strong> (my kids eat a lot of messy foods so there can’t be any leaking)<\/li>\n
- reasonably priced<\/strong> and not going to break the bank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A lot to ask for, I know!<\/p>\n
I’ve been investigating, reviewing, and narrowing down my choices lately. And\u00a0 I wanted to share my top contenders here for the best lunchboxes for kids.\u00a0 While not all meet all of my criteria, they meet enough of them.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h1>\nThe 6 Best Lunch Boxes for Kids!<\/span><\/h1>\n <\/p>\n
Planet Box:<\/h2>\n
Planet box<\/a> is 100% one of our favourites lunchboxes for kids. If you check out their website, you’ll see why right away. Their stainless steel containers have a space theme to them, making them super fun for kids to eat from. The compartments also ensure we don’t forget to pack those veggie sticks!\u00a0 And how cute are the lunchbox names: Rover, Launch and Shuttle?<\/p>\nThe Downside<\/span>: watery items leak within the container and it’s pricey.\u00a0 But parents seem to love it!<\/p>\nNote: Price includes the Lunch Box, Big Dipper food container, Little Dipper and the Carrying Case.<\/p>\n
\n- USD – Get it here<\/a>: approx $85<\/li>\n
- CDN – Get it here<\/a>: approx $135<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Yumbox:<\/h2>\n
Yumbox<\/a> is a fun and simple lunch box that offers great portion control size compartments and is dishwasher friendly! Our top reasons for choosing Yumbox is that it is a leak proof<\/strong> lunch box (great for salad dressings and saucy snacks) and you can add additional stickers within each compartment which adds an educational piece on nutrition!<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Downside<\/span>: it’s plastic, but if you keep it for years then I consider that planet-friendly-ish.<\/p>\nPricing<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n- USD – Get it here<\/a>: approx $30<\/li>\n
- CDN – Get it here<\/a>: approx $50 and up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Bentgo Box:<\/h2>\n
Bentgo<\/a> offers up great lunch boxes for kids and also for adults (nudge, nudge)!\u00a0 It’s actually the one we’ve been using for a few years and have loved. The size is ideal meaning you can pack a full lunch in one hard-to-lose container.\u00a0 The inner compartment is removable<\/strong> which makes it easy to wash, and that was a huge plus for us.\u00a0 There is ZERO leakage<\/strong> both inside in between sections and outside as well.<\/p>\nThe Downside<\/span>: my kids are rough on their lunch boxes and broke part of the clasp.\u00a0 If I could just replace the outer casing I would do that.\u00a0 And it’s plastic.<\/p>\nPricing<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n- USD – Get it here <\/a>: approx $30<\/li>\n
- CDN – Get it here <\/a>: approx $40<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Go Green:<\/h2>\n
These are a new find!\u00a0 Go Green Lunch Boxes are another bento style lunch and snack box for kids and adults.\u00a0 They come in 3 Sizes with 4 or 5 compartments.\u00a0 The have a LeakProof Technology with silicone seals which is always a plus!\u00a0 So you can put yogurt, apple sauce, salad dressing, or other watery-foods directly in the compartments. Another bonus…they are larger than your average lunch box so your kids won’t go hungry!<\/p>\n
The Downside<\/span>: they don’t recommend washing in the dishwasher.<\/p>\nPricing<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n- USD<\/a>:\u00a0 approx $25<\/li>\n
- CDN<\/a>: approx $33<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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LunchBots:<\/h2>\n
One of my best friends is a huge fan of these and I can see why. The LunchBots Large Cinco Stainless Steel Lunch Container<\/a> has 5 sections so it can hold a variety of foods without losing much space (as you find with the plastic varieties).\u00a0 It’s 100% stainless steel (yay for planet-friendly), and easy to wash. Being made from the best quality stainless steel, they are also virtually indestructible.<\/span><\/p>\nDownsides<\/span>:\u00a0 it’s one of the pricey bento boxes out there and it’s recommended for leaky foods like sauces.<\/p>\nPricing<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n- USD<\/a>: approx $40<\/li>\n
- CAD<\/a>: approx $60<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/h2>\nOmie:<\/h2>\n
A lot to ask for, I know!<\/p>\n
I’ve been investigating, reviewing, and narrowing down my choices lately. And\u00a0 I wanted to share my top contenders here for the best lunchboxes for kids.\u00a0 While not all meet all of my criteria, they meet enough of them.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Planet box<\/a> is 100% one of our favourites lunchboxes for kids. If you check out their website, you’ll see why right away. Their stainless steel containers have a space theme to them, making them super fun for kids to eat from. The compartments also ensure we don’t forget to pack those veggie sticks!\u00a0 And how cute are the lunchbox names: Rover, Launch and Shuttle?<\/p>\n The Downside<\/span>: watery items leak within the container and it’s pricey.\u00a0 But parents seem to love it!<\/p>\n Note: Price includes the Lunch Box, Big Dipper food container, Little Dipper and the Carrying Case.<\/p>\n Yumbox<\/a> is a fun and simple lunch box that offers great portion control size compartments and is dishwasher friendly! Our top reasons for choosing Yumbox is that it is a leak proof<\/strong> lunch box (great for salad dressings and saucy snacks) and you can add additional stickers within each compartment which adds an educational piece on nutrition!<\/strong><\/p>\n The Downside<\/span>: it’s plastic, but if you keep it for years then I consider that planet-friendly-ish.<\/p>\n Pricing<\/span>:<\/p>\n Bentgo<\/a> offers up great lunch boxes for kids and also for adults (nudge, nudge)!\u00a0 It’s actually the one we’ve been using for a few years and have loved. The size is ideal meaning you can pack a full lunch in one hard-to-lose container.\u00a0 The inner compartment is removable<\/strong> which makes it easy to wash, and that was a huge plus for us.\u00a0 There is ZERO leakage<\/strong> both inside in between sections and outside as well.<\/p>\n The Downside<\/span>: my kids are rough on their lunch boxes and broke part of the clasp.\u00a0 If I could just replace the outer casing I would do that.\u00a0 And it’s plastic.<\/p>\n Pricing<\/span>:<\/p>\n These are a new find!\u00a0 Go Green Lunch Boxes are another bento style lunch and snack box for kids and adults.\u00a0 They come in 3 Sizes with 4 or 5 compartments.\u00a0 The have a LeakProof Technology with silicone seals which is always a plus!\u00a0 So you can put yogurt, apple sauce, salad dressing, or other watery-foods directly in the compartments. Another bonus…they are larger than your average lunch box so your kids won’t go hungry!<\/p>\n The Downside<\/span>: they don’t recommend washing in the dishwasher.<\/p>\n Pricing<\/span>:<\/p>\n One of my best friends is a huge fan of these and I can see why. The LunchBots Large Cinco Stainless Steel Lunch Container<\/a> has 5 sections so it can hold a variety of foods without losing much space (as you find with the plastic varieties).\u00a0 It’s 100% stainless steel (yay for planet-friendly), and easy to wash. Being made from the best quality stainless steel, they are also virtually indestructible.<\/span><\/p>\n Downsides<\/span>:\u00a0 it’s one of the pricey bento boxes out there and it’s recommended for leaky foods like sauces.<\/p>\n Pricing<\/span>:<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h1>\n
The 6 Best Lunch Boxes for Kids!<\/span><\/h1>\n
Planet Box:<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nYumbox:<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nGo Green:<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nLunchBots:<\/h2>\n
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<\/h2>\nOmie:<\/h2>\n
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