Friday, August 27, 2010

Back to School Lunchboxes Review & Giveaway

I was recently sent Easy Lunchboxes system to review & with 2 littles that are always hungry on whatever trip or outing we go on I thought it was a great opportunity.  Now in all honesty I used to be a pretty bad "stop at whatever was closest and go through a drive thru mom"--not a healthy decision maker I know.  But within the past year collectively as a family we have SEVERELY cut back on all processed foods-this has forced us to plan ahead and bring our own healthy snacks/treats when we need some on the fly nosh.  
Well I am all for eating healthy BUT walking out of the house with a purse full of sandwiches bags which have the propensity to get squashed or spilled-not so much. 
And I just hate to waste the sandwich bags like that, its so not eco-friendly.   

Enter Easy Lunchboxes Back to School Lunchboxes to the rescue!  Easy Lunchboxes was created by a mom who wanted to send her kids off to school with healthy, nutritious lunches made in a flash without the waste of paper/plastic products.  Easy Lunchboxes supports the waste-free lunch movement, and offer a reusable, superior solution at a much lower price than other companies.  FDA approved. No BPA, phthalates, lead, vinyl, or PVC. Safe for dishwasher, freezer, and microwave.  Love that!!  Here are a few dishes I put to use in my Easy Lunchboxes System:  (act like you are impressed...haha!)

Tuna sandwich, apples and radishes
Oatmeal & flax burger on a wheat bun w/ pickles, string cheese & cantaloupe
For the fruitarian- peaches, clementines cheese & oven dried grapes
Turkey Wrap with clementines and celery
EasyLunchboxes are a Bento style lunchbox and I really, really like that.  I have been trying to get my creative juices flowing as far as what to put in them for Jet Pilot's lunch and so far I am still coming up with everyday stuff but I have been doing a little Bento Lunchbox recon and I have a few tricks up my sleeve.  (Naturally this is the week I want to try them out and he is on early flights all week and is home by lunchtime...oh well :)


All in all I REALLY like EasyLunchboxes, at first I thought it was going to be like any other piece of reusable plastic ware, but its NOT..at all.  This system is perfect for those on a budget and the eco-conscious minded.  And for the price..you can't beat it, plus there is a handy little grommet on there to attach a dietary restriction tag (perfect for Bonnie who is allergic to beef) or just some snazzy "flair".  Jet Pilot has commandeered our EasyLunchboxes System, so no flair for him but you get the idea.


BUY IT:
You can buy your very own EasyLunchboxes System here
or

WIN IT:

Easy Lunchboxes has offered one "The Dill-io" reader an EasyLunchboxes container set and one lunch bag (winner chooses color). Retail value ($21.90)

This giveaway is offered to US & Canadian residents only.
Please do not enter this giveaway if have won or received free product from Easy Lunchboxes within the past 3 months. 

MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit the EasyLunchboxes site and let me know something you learned there.  Please leave an email addy in your comments so I have a way of contacting you when you win!!  

EXTRA ENTRIES:
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  • Become an RSS Subscriber to The Dill-io (+2 entry)
  • Become a fan on of EasyLunchboxes on Facebook (+1 entry)
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  • Follow EasyLunchboxes on twitter (+1 entry)
  • Become a fan of The Dill-io on Facebook (+1 entry) 
  • Tweet this giveaway (just hit the Retweet button at the top of this post!!) (+1 entry daily)
This contest is open to residents of the USA. Contest ends on September 10th at 11:59 pm CST. The winner will be chosen using random.org and will be notified via email.  The lucky winner will have 48 hours to contact me. If you fail to contact me within the 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen.

Disclosure: I received no monetary compensation for this review. I received products from EasyLunchboxes for review and was under no obligation from any person(s) or company to post a positive review. All information on EasyLunchboxes was obtained from literature sent to me or published online on their website.  All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

    180 comments:

    Tabathia B said...

    I learned that they are not designed to be leakproof
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    Erica said...

    I learned that the lunchboxes will help with portion control. (and I need help..lol)

    I also found you via Ten Talents and subscribed via RSS! Thanks

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    Erica said...

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    grandmato4 said...

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    grandmato4 said...

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    Anonymous said...

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    Kristin said...

    I learned that three containers will fit in one lunch bag...whoa!! :)

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    Emily - faliLV said...

    East Lunchboxes is a great way to learn portion control!
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    Kathleen said...

    I learned that these lunch containers are safe for refrigerator, freezer, microwave, & dishwasher

    mrs.rappsclass said...

    I learned that although the Easylunchbox containers hold food securely, they are not designed to be leak proof.

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    Christie said...

    dishwasher safe and stackable!

    Tabathia B said...

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    Lois said...

    Hiya on this fine Monday! :) Well, today decided to check out that you can have fundraisers with them! :)

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    Lois said...

    and a GFC follower #1

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    and follower via email subscriber #2

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    Lois said...

    and already a facebook fan of theirs :)

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    and go Navy! :)

    Thabal said...

    Found out that they are 'FDA Safety Tested: PASSED'. Great to know that. Thanks for the giveaway.

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    noreen said...

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    Tabathia B said...

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    Unknown said...

    I learned that they have sturdy grommets so you can personalize your lunchbox
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    star84vu said...

    I learned that the containers are BPA free and are both microwave safe and top and bottom dishwasher safe


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    Thabal said...

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    Tabathia B said...

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    Flowerg said...

    I learned that EasyLunchbox containers are made from FDA-approved, food-safe polypropylene (#5).

    Flowerg said...

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    Tabathia B said...

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    tristatecruisers said...

    i learned that they are BPA-free, environmentally friendly and you can use them in the microwave. :)

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    tristatecruisers said...

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    Lynette said...

    I learned that they are dishwasher safe - which is GREAT!

    Lynette said...

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    Lynette said...

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    A Helicopter Mom said...

    I learned that it is dishwasher safe and doesn't warp like common store brands...and also learned many tag ideas and menu ideas!

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    A Helicopter Mom said...

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    Jenn Spencer said...

    Thank you for the giveaway :)

    Thanks!
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    Melanie said...

    EasyLunchbox containers are made from FDA-approved, food-safe polypropylene , thats what I learned, and I love that :-)

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    Melanie said...

    Following GFC (2 Boys + 1 Girl = One Crazy Mom)#1

    Melanie said...

    Following GFC (2 Boys + 1 Girl = One Crazy Mom)#2

    MrsSpock said...

    Learned they are made from #5 plastic.

    MrsSpock said...

    fan of easy Lunchboxes on FB.

    Unknown said...

    I learned that the bag itself can be washed in the washing machine!

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    Mel said...

    I learned you have better control of your portions and I love the fact you can make healthy lunches with their help. Hee that's JMO :)
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    Mel said...

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    Mel said...

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    Mel said...

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    Mel said...

    I am following you on twitter. My username there is Airteme
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    Mel said...

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    Mel said...

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    Mel said...

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    Mel said...

    I just retweeted about your giveaway
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    Leandrea at Coupons Are Great said...

    I learned they are dishwasher safe. Perfect! leandrea246(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Unknown said...

    I learned the containers are dishwasher safe.
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    Libby's Library said...

    Dishwasher safe, and they have a fantastic galley of photos of menu's.
    Yum - made me hungry looking at all of them.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

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    Anonymous said...

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    Down Roads Less Traveled said...

    I love that they are BPA and Lead and PVC free ~ GA Peach at micheleedenfield at hotmail dot com

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