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I have been wanting to buy a laptop lunchbox for a very long time. I first saw them on the Vegan Lunchbox blog and that was it…I wanted one. But unfortunately I did not have a use for one so I decided against purchasing. A few weeks ago though, my son started kindergarten at a new school and unilke his previous school they attend all day long and serve lunch. And since the school lunches are not healthy, I finally have my chance to use the Laptop Lunchbox system. Hurray!
My son and I were like two kids at Christmas when the postman delivered it. Then we were anxious when we had to wait four whole days to be able to use it 
But alas we are now using this wonderful lunchbox and we both like it VERY much. Let’s just hope he doesn’t lose it.
The basic idea behine this luchbox is to create fun, practical food containers that promote better nutrition and waste reduction. The lunchbox system eliminates the need for plastic bags, plastic utensils, disposable drink containers, etc. It helps you to make nutritious lunches without adding to the waste problem. I love the design with the individual food containers. It makes it so easy to pack leftovers from the previous night’s dinner and also to add a variety of foods so that my son can get the most nutrition from his lunches. And there are lids too so I can make sure that foods don’t mix. There is even a tiny little container and lid for sauces, dressings, dips, ect. Genius!
They are made with plastic but the company behind the product (two moms) only use plastics that are not suspected to have carcinogenic properties. And since so many lunchboxes have lead in them nowadays I feel secure that this lunchbox system is a good fit for us. We are making a small improvement by ditching the plastic water bottle though. I have ordered him a 12 ounce Klean Kanteen bottle instead. But overall…this lunchbox is wonderful. I love the fact that I am not sending my son to school with anything that needs to be thrown away….everything is reusable.
We ordered the whole laptop Lunchbox System which includes:
an insulated carrying case with nametag
a reusable water bottle
the Laptop Lunch Bento Box
a set of stylish utensils
The Laptop Lunch User’s Guide
The User’s Guide has a lot of wonderful health and nutrition information and several recipes as well as some general tips for making the most of your lunchbox.
The picture above is lunch that my son and I packed together for tomorrow morning. It includes a peanut butter and blackberry jelly sandwhich on whole wheat, fruit salad, apple slices and peanut butter dipping sauce, and peanut butter carob balls rolled in coconut. The carob balls are very healthy with flaxseed meal, raw sunflower seeds, oats, carob powder, peanut butter, and raw honey. Everything in his lunch is organic of course. His drinking bottle (not shown) is filled with water.
The bottom picture is my oldest son with his new lunchbox. I would say that we are both very happy with this purchase. We got our Laptop Lunchbox from my favorite online “green” shop…ReuseableBags!
We Love Baby! » ParentDish Sleepover for Saturday April 21 said,
April 21, 2007 at 8:24 pm:
[...] and taking care of yourself, Tiffany seems to have the same concerns as I. Here she posts about a reusable lunch box: “They are made with plastic but the company behind the product (two moms) only use plastics [...]
Natural Family Living Blog » Blog Archive » Friday Favorite - Bento Boxes said,
July 20, 2007 at 3:28 pm:
[...] I am jumping on the Friday Favorites Meme so I will be posting a family favorite in our household every Friday. Today’s favorite is Bento! Bento is the Japanese tradition of making beautiful and functional box lunches. My all time favorite lunchbox for my kids is an American style Bento box called a laptop lunchbox. It you didn’t catch my review of these a few months back here it is again. [...]
RK said,
July 24, 2007 at 1:04 pm:
Dear Tiffany
I was intrigued by your site but I am conflicted about your statement that all happiness can be found thru nature Jesus said ” No man comes to the Father except by me” All people need God for happiness. There is an inherent void in us that requires God Please search it out Ask God to prove himself to you
Love RK
Nicole said,
August 16, 2007 at 2:04 pm:
Please post your recipe for Carob Balls! =)
Natural Family Living Blog » Blog Archive » Peanut Butter Carob Balls Recipe said,
August 27, 2007 at 8:00 am:
[...] Nicole commented on this post that she wanted me to post the recipe I used for the delicious organic Peanut Butter Carob Balls I [...]
Natural Family Living Blog » Blog Archive » 15 Things I do to Save Money - A Meme said,
August 28, 2007 at 11:31 am:
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Tracy said,
October 11, 2007 at 3:16 pm:
I love the idea of Bento boxes after seeing it in the Dallas Morning News this summer. The boxes and things are pretty pricey so I came up with an alternative. My boys have been using the small rectangular clear tackle box containers. (yes…plastic…I know…) but they work beautifully and are available in many sizes with and without dividers. They love them - and their friends think it’s a cool lunch. Like a lunchable but actually healthy!
Tiffany said,
October 11, 2007 at 3:20 pm:
Very creative Tracy!
A Review of the Snack Sack » Natural Family Living Blog said,
October 20, 2007 at 7:11 pm:
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Diana Lankler said,
November 15, 2007 at 6:03 pm:
I’m desperately searching for eco-friendly party favors. That mean something. Any ideas?
Thanks
Tiffany said,
November 15, 2007 at 7:21 pm:
How about a mini lucky babmboo plant?
http://www.beau-coup.com/lucky-bamboo-plants.htm
Eco Friendly School Days » Natural Family Living Blog said,
December 8, 2007 at 1:26 pm:
[...] The Laptop Lunchbox - The ultimate lunchbox and my personal favorite. It is an American style bento box that promotes waste free lunches. This lunchbox helps me pack healthy and environmentally friendly meals for my son. Read our review here. [...]
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January 25, 2008 at 1:33 pm:
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February 3, 2008 at 5:04 pm:
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Shannon said,
April 12, 2008 at 4:21 pm:
I have concerns about the laptop lunchbox. I don’t like the idea that it is plastic. Even though they say that this plastic is safe, I have read reports that no plastic is safe - that they have found all plastic to leech into food, especially acidic foods such as tomato sauce and fruits. I would rather see a stainless solution. I wouldn’t take the chance on plastic.
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April 21, 2008 at 3:09 pm:
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Laptop Lunch Boxes | Natural Family Living Blog said,
June 8, 2008 at 1:37 pm:
[...] Lunchbox system. I can now call this the only lunchbox my kids will ever use! Read my extensive review of the Laptop Lunchboxes here. Also be sure to check out my Bento lunches on Flickr where I display our lunch creations. [...]