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The Funky Monkey: A New Twist On Fruit

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The Funky Monkey- no, it’s not a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor. It’s a nutritious and delicious snack! It’s the fruit that crunches! Funky Monkey freeze dried fruits flavors include Bananamon banana with cinnamon, Carnival Mix, Jivealime pineapple with lime and Purple Funk banana with acai.

Each package of Funky Monkey contains 3 out of 4 of the recommended daily servings of fruit. They are gluten-free and certified Kosher, 100% natural with no additives.

The kids will appreciate a new twist in their lunch box.  Instead of an apple or banana, treat them to Funky Monkey snacks once in awhile instead.  They will think they are getting a special treat but you will know that their nutritional needs are still being met.

Brown Bag it Green Style with Lunch Boxes

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We all know that packing a lunch everyday saves a lot of green (as in dollar bills) but did you know that you can save even more green (as in trees and dollar bills) by ditching the brown bag and using a lunch box?  While that Star Wars or Strawberry Shortcake lunch box you used as a kid was pretty awesome this Mr. Bento Stainless Lunch Jar is much more sophisticated and your co-workers probably won’t tease you.  It’s perfect for packing up last night’s leftovers in just the right portions for lunch.  The insulated lunch jar comes with 4 stackable and microwavable containers, a spork and a carrying bag.  If the lunch jar doesn’t suit your style, there are plenty of other green lunch options to help you keep some green in your pocket.

Milkdot PVC-free Lunch Tote

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As the new school year draws near my search for the perfect lunch box goes into full swing. I was looking for a PVC-free and lead-free bag that is insulated and can accommodate a Sigg bottle and bento box lunches. Of course it has to be modern, good looking and easy for my preschooler to carry. After a thorough online search I have found the perfect lunch tote. The Stoh lunch tote by Milkdot meets all of my wish list requirements and it comes in a sweet pink/brown color combo. The Stoh also comes in blue/brown. Not to mention the fact that the Stoh lunch tote is designed by a very chic New York mom named Janet Cho who is a graphic designer and founder of Milkdot. The Stoh lunch box has modern appeal for me and I’m sure that we’ll be taking the tote on outings as well. I’m impressed by the thoughtful functionality of the Stoh lunch tote. For one it can fold flat, a plus for storage. It has ID tag which will hopefully prevent it from going missing, inside pockets to hold ice packs, a water repellent finish, outside pocket for utensils and napkins, and there is a magnetic closure to keep the handles together when carrying the tote.

Too Cute Bento Lunch Boxes

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This fall my daughter begins preschool and I’m in search of a bento box for her lunches. I’m half Japanese and I’ve grown up with bento boxes my entire life. I’m looking forward to preparing meals that will make her smile and hopefully consume. Luckily it will only be twice a week! There are a plethora of bento blogs devoted to bento box preparation and many options to buy bento lunch boxes online. I’m looking for a bento that is colorful, cute and can be easily opened with a toddler’s small hands. The larger orange and pink Vivo is adorable, but with the metal handle is better suited towards older kids.

In addition to the actual bento lunch boxes there are recipe books and a dizzying array of accessories for the preparation of bento. I’ve been already using some of them to make mealtimes more fun for my finicky eater. Luckily she loves rice, organic nori and edamame which I’ll be adding to the bento and are quick and easy to prepare.

Bento products featured above:

Vivo Kids Bento Box, Orange and Pink, $22 at Amazon.com
Yokom Kids Bear Bento Box, $17.99 at Sugarcharms.com
Hawaii’s Bento Box Cookbook: Fun Lunches for Kids, $14.95 at nativebookshawaii.com
Niko Niko Punch 3 – Face Bento Decoration, $19.50 at jbox.com

Picnic in EcoFriendly Style – To-Go Ware Stainless Steel Lunch Box

  • posted April 30th, 2009
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Lunchpail Amazon has the To-Go Ware Two Tier Stainless Steel Lunch Box with Sidekick Condiment Tiffin for $24. How often do you find yourself tossing away food containers? Even if you pack your own lunch, are you reusing containers and packaging, or finding yourself creating more waste than you might like to . . .? The To-Go Ware 2-Tier Stainless Steel Food Carrier is a great way to take your food to-go. Stainless steel is highly resilient, so this carrier will be with you for a long time and it won’t leach toxins like many plastics can. Great for both hot and cold food; the two separate units allowyou to keep your side dish from running into your main course, and there is also a handy removable plate. Its sturdy handle and light weight make this item convenient and easy to carry. Take it with you to the office, to school, while camping or picnicking . . . why not bring it into your favorite take-out place and get it to-go in your To-Go Ware, rather than in a disposable container? Fair Trade product allows the artisan a fair wage to support their family.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM TO GO WARE

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