Insulated Lunch
Insulated Lunch
How long can you reuse a food container before bacteria or mold begins to grow?
Is it harmful and could it cause tiredness and a stuffy head? The container typically has spinach and thousand island dressing in it and is reused for a couple or so days. It is stored in a small insulated lunch bag with an ice pack. If it is unhealthy, why? Is it okay to reuse a container such as one with a tomato and after a few days cut a new tomato and store it in the same container without washing it? The container has been refridgerated.
sorry but ewww. Why wouldn’t you wash it after using it each time? Even just rinsing it in warm water.
I mean every time you take it out and it’s not refrigirated it goes bad a bit and gets on the fresh food. Besides, food goes bad in a fridge eventually no matter what.
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~ BRATZ – Rock Angelz BACKPACK + INSULATED LUNCH BAG $53.29 |
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~ BRATZ – Rock Angelz BACKPACK + INSULATED LUNCH BAG $48.25 |
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The Ladies Esky, Insulated Lunch bag that Looks like a Designer Handbag $44.39 |
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Insulated Lunch bag that Looks like a Designer Handbag, The Ladies Esky $42.41 |
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Insulated Lunch bag that Looks like a Designer Handbag The Ladies Esky $41.43 |
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Insulated Lunch bag that Looks like a Designer Handbag, Ladies Esky $40.44 |
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Insulated Lunch bag that Looks like a Designer Handbag The Ladies Esky $41.43 |
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Insulated Lunch bag that Looks like a Designer Handbag The Ladies Esky $39.45 |
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Insulated Lunch bag that Looks like a Designer Handbag The Ladies Esky $39.45 |
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Romero Britto Heart Satin Insulated Lunch Bag w handle $49.99 |
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Rilakkuma Insulated Lunch Tote Bag Embroidered Pink Flower Cute Lovely Japan New $62.00 |
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The Ladies Esky Insulated Lunch bag that Looks like a Designer Handbag $38.46 |
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LUNCH BOX TOTE BAG Insulated Flatwear Napkin Travel Work School NEW Picnic Time $56.99 |
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Nice Elegant HelloKitty x Pink House Insulated HandBag + 2 Tier Lunch Box Bento $39.99 |
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CHILDRENS INSULATED COOL BAG SCHOOL CHARACTER LUNCH BOX $18.92 |
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CHILDRENS INSULATED COOL BAG SCHOOL CHARACTER LUNCH BOX $18.92 |
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CHILDRENS INSULATED COOL BAG SCHOOL CHARACTER LUNCH BOX $18.92 |
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CHILDRENS INSULATED COOL BAG SCHOOL CHARACTER LUNCH BOX $18.92 |
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CHILDRENS INSULATED COOL BAG SCHOOL CHARACTER LUNCH BOX $18.92 |
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rolling wheeled insulated 48 packs lunch drinks cooler $49.99 |
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Cricket Australia Insulated Lunch Bag & Drink Bottle BN $17.76 |
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RUBBERMAID PINK CANVAS ZIP TOP COLD / HOT INSULATED LUNCH TOTE HAND BAG PURSE $37.99 |
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New ELLE Blue Cally Insulated Women’s Lunch Bag Handbag White Floral Design $34.99 |
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Brand New ELLE Black Cally Insulated Women’s Lunch Bag Handbag 3D Cube Design $34.99 |
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Coca Cola Logo Milano Insulated Lunch Tote Picnic Time Black NEW $47.31 |
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LUNCH BAG BOX INSULATED Shop Travel Food Drink Work School NEW Polyester Canvas $45.99 |
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Nickelodeon iCARLY Large BACKPACK & Insulated LUNCH BOX bag PURPLE *NEW* $45.95 |
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Disney Store Princess Girls Insulated Lunch Bag Tote box Pink Pale you pick NEW $39.99 |
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Metro Uno Insulated Lunch Basket for One Picnic Time $44.86 |
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Coca Cola Logo Milano Insulated Lunch Tote Picnic Time Red NEW $44.46 |
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VERA BRADLEY COOLER LUNCH BAG TOTE NIGHT & DAY Retired Insulated NWT $37.99 |
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DISNEY PRINCESS INSULATED LUNCH BAG WITH BOTTLE AND LUNCH BOX – BNWT $18.95 |
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NWT Insulated LUNCH BAG/POOL/BEACH TOTE w Containers & Ice Pack~LUNCH ON THE GO $32.95 |
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JUSTIN BIEBER 16″ LARGE SCHOOL BACKPACK & INSULATED LUNCH BAG / COOLER BAG $40.99 |
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Brand new 2in1 Insulated Tote Set Cooler bag Shopping bag Picnic bag lunch bag $27.99 |
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French Insulated lunch bag “a la Plage” $35.20 |
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Fishing apple ipod mp3 food lunch insulated cooler bag $39.99 |
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U-Konserve Insulated Lunch Totes $39.99 |
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U-Konserve Insulated Lunch Totes $39.99 |
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VERA BRADLEY NIGHT & DAY “~ COOLER ~ INSULATED LUNCH BAG NWT $39.95 |
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VERA BRADLEY JAVA BLUE COOLER ~ INSULATED LUNCH BAG NWT $39.95 |
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HIBISCUS INSULATED COOLER TOTE BAG LUNCH POOL BEACH $28.99 |
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RETRO CIRCLE INSULATED COOLER TOTE BAG LUNCH POOL BEACH $28.99 |
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Brand new 2in1 Insulated Tote Set Cooler bag Shopping bag Picnic bag lunch bag $25.99 |
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RETRO DOTS INSULATED COOLER TOTE BAG LUNCH POOL BEACH $28.99 |
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New LUG PEDALS Insulated Lunch Tote $30.00 |
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New LUG PEDALS Insulated Lunch Tote $30.00 |
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Harley Davidson Girls Backpack Tote Bookbag with Insulated Lunch Tote $28.99 |
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Handbag Paris Rose Design Insulated Lunch Bag w/ Zipper Girls Tote FREE SHIPPING $37.85 |
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Lands End Backpack & Insulated Lunch Bag Set $37.66 |
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JOANN MARIE INSULATED LUNCH TOTE SHOULDER BAG FLOWER $31.00 |
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JOANN MARIE INSULATED LUNCH TOTE SHOULDER BAG ZEBRA $31.00 |
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picnic outdoor lunch aluminum basket insulated cooler $36.99 |
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Personalized LUNCH BAG / TOTE~Insulated!! U Create It $26.00 |
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LUNCH TOTE INSULATED Bag Shop Travel Food Drink Work School NEW Picnic Time RED $35.99 |
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PURSE INSULATED LUNCH TOTE Bag Attractive Food Drink Work NEW Picnic Time NAVY $35.99 |
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PURSE INSULATED LUNCH TOTE Bag Attractive Food Drink Work NEW Picnic Time GRAY $35.99 |
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PURSE INSULATED LUNCH TOTE Bag Food Drink Work School Travel Shop NEW Nylon $35.99 |
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PURSE INSULATED LUNCH TOTE Bag Food Drink Work School Travel Shop NEW Nylon $35.99 |
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PURSE INSULATED LUNCH TOTE Bag Food Drink Work School Travel Shop NEW Nylon $35.99 |
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NEW TCP BACKPACK & INSULATED LUNCH TOTE SCHOOL BUTTERFLY FLOWER PAINT SPLATTER $35.99 |
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Fishing beach lunch picnic food insulated cafe cooler $35.95 |
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NEW Lily Bloom eco-friendly insulated lunch box/ bag/ cooler w/ water bottle $29.99 |
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Personalized LUNCH BAG / TOTE~Insulated!! U Create It $26.00 |
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Personalized LUNCH PURSE / BAG~Insulated!! U Create It $26.00 |
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INSULATED LUNCH TOTE BAG Shop Travel Food Drink Work NEW Picnic Time BLACK $34.99 |
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Ladies and Teens Canvas Pink Designer Lunch Bag Waterproof Insulation NEW $34.99 |
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Ladies and Teens Canvas Zebra Lunch Bag Waterproof Insulation NEW $34.99 |
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INSULATED LUNCH TOTE Carry All Bag Shop Travel Food Drink Work NEW Picnic Time $34.99 |
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INSULATED LUNCH TOTE Carry All Bag Shop Travel Food Drink Work NEW Picnic Time $34.99 |
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INSULATED LUNCH TOTE Carry All Bag Shop Travel Food Drink Work NEW Picnic Time $34.99 |
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Vera Bradley Insulated Lunch Bag Cooler Black & White Flowered Pattern NWOT $34.99 |
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NWT Vera Bradley Let’s Do Lunch Insulated Hot/Cold Bag in Blue Rhapsody SOLD OUT $34.99 |
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NWT Vera Bradley “Deco Daisy” Let’s Do Lunch Insulated Hot/Cold Bag $34.99 |
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NWT Vera Bradley Let’s Do Lunch Insulated Hot/Cold Bag in Java Blue $34.95 |
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Lands End Backpack & Insulated Lunch Bag Set $34.14 |
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Lands End Backpack & Insulated Lunch Bag Set $34.14 |
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BEAUTIFUL STYLISH Ideally Functional PURSE Insulated Lunch Bag Tote GENUINE $33.99 |
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BEAUTIFUL STYLISH Ideally Functional PURSE Insulated Lunch Bag Tote GENUINE $33.99 |
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BEAUTIFUL STYLISH Ideally Functional PURSE Insulated Lunch Bag Tote GENUINE $33.99 |
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BEAUTIFUL STYLISH Ideally Functional PURSE Insulated Lunch Bag Tote GENUINE $33.99 |
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BEAUTIFUL STYLISH Ideally Functional PURSE Insulated Lunch Bag Tote GENUINE $33.99 |
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BEAUTIFUL STYLISH Ideally Functional PURSE Insulated Lunch Bag Tote GENUINE $33.99 |
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BEAUTIFUL STYLISH Ideally Functional PURSE Insulated Lunch Bag Tote GENUINE $33.99 |
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HelloKitty Grocery Insulated Lunch / Shopper Bag -W $22.99 |
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SNOOPYy Grocery Insulated Lunch / Cart Shopper Bag -G $22.99 |
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BEAUTIFUL STYLISH Ideally Functional PURSE Insulated Lunch Bag Tote GENUINE $33.61 |
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BEAUTIFUL STYLISH Ideally Functional PURSE Insulated Lunch Bag Tote GENUINE $33.50 |
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BEAUTIFUL STYLISH Ideally Functional PURSE Insulated Lunch Bag Tote GENUINE $32.99 |
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NEW Sachi “Lunchin’ Ladies” Insulated Fold N’ Go Lunch Tote $24.99 |
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Jean Paul Hevin Paris Chocolate Shopping Bag Tote Purse Nylon Insulated Lunch $31.99 |
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Vera Bradley “Lets Do Lunch” Insulated Tote in Retired Carnaby Print w/Napkin $27.99 |
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Rachael Ray Duel Thermal Insulated Meal Carrier Transport Lunch Tote Bag Box $24.88 |
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NEW IGLOO INSULATED HARD LINER COOLER 20 CAN BEACH LUNCH TOTE BLUE $24.95 |
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LILLY PULITZER Insulated Lunch Tote Bag Box PARTYLAND PATCH Animals Monkey NEW $24.95 |
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NWT Vera Bradley Watercolor Let’s Do Lunch Hot / Cold Insulated Bag $27.99 |
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NWT Vera Braldey Let’s Do Lunch Insulated Hot/Cold Bag ~ Symphony in Hue $27.99 |
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NWT Vera Bradley Let’s Do Lunch Insulated Hot/Cold Bag in Blue Rhapsody SOLD OUT $27.99 |
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EasyLunchboxes Insulated Lunch Box Cooler Bag, Black $7.95 Use with EasyLunchboxes compartmentalized food containers for an affordable and green lunch box solution. These coolers are specially designed to carry our best selling bento containers upright, so food stays put. Say goodbye to the scrambled meals you get using other, sideways carriers. With these, at lunchtime your creations will look as yummy as when you packed them! You’ll have plenty of room… |
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kora K7-100 Insulated Fashion Lunch Tote, Brown $8.99 kora Insulated Fashion offers value-pricecd unique designs in several different shapes, sizes, colors and patterns. There is a bag for everyone: children to tweens to mothers to women. Easily transport a lunch or snack and maintain the temperature for hours.These bags replace plastic and paper bags paying for themselves after only a few weeks of use. A great affordable gift…. |
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EasyLunchboxes Insulated Lunch Box Cooler Bag, Aqua $7.95 Use with EasyLunchboxes compartmentalized food containers for an affordable and green lunch box solution. These coolers are specially designed to carry our best selling bento containers upright, so food stays put. Say goodbye to the scrambled meals you get using other, sideways carriers. With these, at lunchtime your creations will look as yummy as when you packed them! You’ll have plenty of room… |
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Dual Duty Insulated Lunch Cooler Bag, Black $10.99 This double compartment cooler is made from 100% 600 Denier Nylon w/ PVC Backing. Insulated cooler features: Fully insulated. Two insulated compartments. Open front pocket, Back mesh pocket. Adjustable shoulder straps. 11″ wide x 9.5″ high x 6″ deep… |
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Ensign Peak Deluxe Insulated Lunch Cooler $14.99 Bring the cool with you wherever you go with this insulated handy soft cooler. Made with 100% 600 Denier Poly Ripstop Nylon with PVC backing for waterproof protection. It’s durable and waterproof outside and inside with a center that’s insulated to keep food and beverages cold. Features 2 main compartments ? one on top and one on the bottom; large front zippered pocket; smaller center pocket ; and… |
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Ensign Peak Insulated Lunch Bag Bring the cool with you wherever you go with this handy insulat lunch cooler. Made with 100% 210 Denier Nylon. It’s durable and waterproof outside and inside with a center that’s insulated to keep food and beverages cold. Open front pocket and velcro closure. Lining is heat sealed and waterproof. 7″ wide x 9″ high x 4.5″ deep…. |
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Insulated Lunch Cooler Bag $14.99 Bring the cool with you wherever you go with this handy soft cooler. Made with 100% 600 denier Poly Oxford Nylon with PVC backing, it’s durable outside and waterproof inside with a center that’s insulated to keep beverages cold. Front flap pocket and main zippered compartment. Can hold up to 6 soda cans. 8.5″ wide x 6″ high x 6″ deep…. |
Must Have Essentials For Packing Lunches
These days we are all looking for ways to save money, one of the ways you can save money is by taking your own lunches to work or by ‘packing” your children’s lunches for school.
When it comes to taking lunches on the go, there are some essentials that you will need.
1. A good insulated lunch bag. I do not recommend metal children’s lunch boxes because they don’t do anything to keep your food warm or cold plus they dent and rust over time.
I recommend that you purchase a soft-bag or better known as a insulated lunch bag. These types of bags are light weight, feature a carrying strap and are insulated to keep your hot foods warm or your cold foods cool.
2. If you like to pack sandwiches, you will need a square plastic sandwich keeper to protect your sandwich from getting smashed. There are a variety of manufacturing companies that make them.
I don’t recommend using plastic zipper close bags as they do nothing to protect your sandwich and they are harmful to our environment, not to mention expensive.
3. Plastic microwave-safe container with an air tight and liquid tight seal. You can use these types of containers to carry left-overs from the night before in your lunches.
I don’t recommend using cheap empty containers from margarine, yogurts, and other plastic food containers. Just because a container is made from plastic, doesn’t mean its microwave safe.
4. Small plastic snack container with seal. These type of containers are perfect for carrying yogurt, fruit cocktail, canned fruits, pudding, jello and other small amounts of desserts and snacks and fit nicely into a lunch bag.
5. A medium-sized round microwave safe container. If you like to take soups, stews, spaghetti, chili and other foods that contain a liquid sauce or broth, I recommend buying a round microwave safe container to fit into your lunch bag. You will want to make sure that this container has a liquid tight and air tight seal.
6. Reuseable Plastic Utensils. You will need a few spoons, forks and a knife. I recommend buying the sets that come with plastic carrying cases that way they will be held together within your lunch bag. Using reusable utensils instead of the one-time use utensils is better for our environment.
7. Cloth Napkins or Paper Napkins. I always recommend that you pack 2 with every lunch.
8. Insulated Drinking Tumbler Cup or a Insulated Plastic Sports Bottle. There are various companies on the market that make some really nice lunch tumblers and sports bottles. You will want to buy one that holds around 12 ounces as you want it to be able to fit nicely in your lunch bag.
9. Condiment Container. These types of containers are often over-looked when it comes to shopping for lunch on the go products. When buying a small or mini container to use for your condiments, I recommend one that is no larger than 4 ounces in size. You will want to make sure that its reusable and has a liquid tight seal so that you don’t have to worry about any spills.
10. Ice Packs. I also recommend that you buy 2-3 ice packs if you are going to be carrying food that is meant to be kept cold.
*ice pack tip* I like to take zipper close pint size bags and place my ice pack inside the bag and zipper it shut. As the ice pack thaws through out the day, all the condensation from the ice pack will be kept inside the bag and not all over your lunch containers.
If you keep these 10 things on hand, you will always be ready to take lunch on the go with you. If you are getting ready to do some school shopping for the children, then I recommend you print out this article and take it with you on your school shopping trip.
Having the proper lunch bag essentials will ensure that you enjoy your next freshly packed lunch.
About the Author
Shelly Hill has been working from home since 1989 in Direct Sales. You can visit Shelly online at: http://www.classybusinesswomen.com or at http://wahmshelly.blogspot.com
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