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Seriously, this is the coolest lunchbox…ever. Made by Oots has just released this “new take on an American classic” for you and your kid’s lunches. In the ‘deluxe’ version of the box, there are four small and one large clear easy to open containers to separate out all the elements of your little ones lunch (perfect for those who don’t like their ...

                  One word invokes joyful memories of sweet treats and junk-foodie goodness to all, Hostess. Who can forget their first love? Twinkie, the yummy yellow fellow. Cupcake, the chocolately delight. Ding Dong, cupcake's monster of a brother. Snowball, the pink orb of ...

 Ah the classic rectangular metal lunch box.   That was one of the highlights of elementary school, getting a new lunch box.  Then leaving it behind on the bus and never seeing it again. Vannie Ogg  has put a new twist on this classic.  They will take any digital image , whether it is a photograph, a drawing made by your ...

  Get your mind out of the gutter.  One of the fruits that my children always eat, without fail, is a banana.  But packing a banana is a nightmare.  Enter the Banana Guard ($7)  To protect your banana  from being bruised and squashed in the lunchbox or diaper bag.  Awesome!    

  If you're familiar with Larry the cucumber and Bob the tomato, then you will just love to know these fantastically friendly veggies come in a lunchbox version. If you haven't yet discovered Veggie Tales, you can get to know them at Big Idea. The Hairbrush Song will quickly become your child's most favorite song. (Although many ...

We wouldn't recommend packing a ceramic container in your kid's lunchbox, but if you're looking for a way to store and reheat last night's mac & cheese without worrying about harmful chemicals leaching into your family's food, Yoyo Ceramics' Is That Plastic? collection provides a handy solution. Available in three ...

  It's tea time! This tin tea set by Alex Toys is perhaps the cutest tea set ever known to mankind. Complete with lunchbox-style carrying case so she can take her tea set on picnics or to a friend's house. Set includes teapot, four cups and saucers, four plates and a serving tray. Buy the Alex Tea Set at Target for $29.99. Painted ...

  While the lunchbox is the de facto food carry-all for school, I'm liking the retro-styling of the Lunch-in-Style bag by Julie Meyer on Etsy ($18). There are several versions (the one above is insulated) and fabrics, made with oilcloth and vinyl with velcro closures.  If your kid is traveling the retro route in back-to-school gear, ...

With school starting in just a few weeks for many of us and already in session for an unfortunate few, the crushing reality of back-to-school shopping is in full effect. In fact, according to the National Retail Federation, most ordinary, average families will drop an average of $594.24 on back-to-school supplies this year, a figure that's ...

  One surefire cure for the end-of-summer blues: monkeys! Lots of ‘em! We’ve gone bananas over this adorable Monkey Snack Sac from Stephen Joseph. The extra-long strap means your preschooler can sling it across her chest or let it dangle from her shoulder. She’ll look cool, and her lunch will stay cool thanks to the insulated interior. The ...