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Packing a budget friendly, environmentally friendly school lunch has never been more fun. With so many options of fun lunch bags and brightly colored reusable containers, you should never have to pack a brown paper bag full of plastic baggies again.
Lavishandlime.com offers a large selection of reusable bags containers, utensils, and more. Start off with one of their adorable kids neoprene lunch bags. Neoprene is not only insulating, it's tough, washable, and can be rolled up when not in use. Use discount code 'FRUGAL' for 10% off all orders at Lavishandlime.com. Expires October 6, 2009.
Fill your lunch bag with Lavishandlime's stainless steel containers, available in all sizes, from little ones to fit handfuls of nuts to large containers to hold last night's leftovers. Whatever you choose to fill your lunch bag, make sure you bought your food in bulk or used coupons and that you use reusable containers.
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If you're packing more than finger food, don't forget the utensils. Ecobags.com offers portable utensil sets that are as fashionable as they are functional. Made from sustainably harvested bamboo and packaged in their own case, these utensils are dishwasher safe and eliminate the need for disposable plastic silverware.
Ecobags also offers reusable bags of all shapes, colors and sizes. Get one for the office, one for school lunches, and several to use for groceries. Use discount code '09EX' for 15% off your entire Ecobags.com retail web order. Expires October 25, 2009.
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If you question the safety of plastic food containers, or want to keep your leftovers from being crushed, check out the stainless steel food boxes from LunchBots. LunchBots are completely stainless steel, including the lids. They are dishwasher safe and perfect for foods that might not fare as well in a soft-sided container. They come in large and small sizes, and are available in one compartment or split in two. Use code 'FREESHIP09' for free shipping.
If you're wondering why you should avoid plastic, check out the information and links posted on the LunchBots website. Something to think about.
More ways to save money on school lunches:
Beyond plastic bags part I: Pack a budget friendly school lunch
Beyond plastic bags part II: Reusable wraps and bags
Comments
I love all the stainless steel containers!!! I just bought some from Kids Konserve - the nesting trio contianers made from 304 food grade stainless steel. They are great!
www.kidskonserve.com
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