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Easy Lunchboxes Giveaway update: This contest is now closed! You can buy the lunchboxes on Amazon.

Today’s awesome product is the Easy Lunchboxes set from Easy Lunchboxes. Started by a mom named Kelly who wanted a better alternative for packing lunches, thes bento boxes and bags are a great way to pack up lunch for busy kids and adults on the go. Keep reading this Easy Lunchboxes review to learn why I fell in love with Easy Lunchboxes.

What Is Easy Lunchboxes?

Easy Lunchboxes is a company that makes excellent bento box components.

The main component is the EasyLunchboxes 3-compartment Bento Lunch Box Containers “CLASSIC”, that come in a set of 4 and are easy-open, bpa-free, and super awesome.

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  • Designed with kid-friendly, easy-open lids, therefore, NOT LEAK-PROOF. Avoid liquids or runny food.
  • Lid fit is snug, not tight. Great for special needs. Make your own healthy “Lunchables”.
  • 3-compartments (9.4″ x 6.1″ x 2″). Made from FDA-approved, high-quality polypropylene #5. No BPA, PVC, or phthalates.
  • Less pieces, more function. Safe for microwave, freezer, dishwasher. Containers nest together to save space when not in use.
  • Go green, go bento! Best when carried in an EasyLunchbox Cooler Bag (in 7 colors). Easy, eye-appealing lunches for all ages!

In addition to the containers there are EasyLunchboxes “Mini-Dippers” Small Dip and Sauce Containers that are leak-resistant and come in a set of 8 for sauces and dips.

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  • Set of 8, BPA-Free, small containers for dips, sauces, dressings, and more
  • Perfect for lunch boxes or for storing small craft or household items
  • Kid-friendly, easy-open lids. LEAK-RESISTANT. Designed to fit inside the EasyLunchboxes compartmentalized food container
  • Fridge, Freezer, and Dishwasher Safe. NOT for Microwave use. Containers nest when not in use.
  • Each container holds 2.5 fl oz /75 ml – 2″ x 2.5″ x 1.5″

All of this is made to fit perfectly inside the EasyLunchboxes Insulated Lunch Box Cooler Bag. It comes in several colors but my favorite is the purple.

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  • EasyLunchboxes insulated lunch bag cooler is made of the highest quality 300D polyester for extra durability and toughness.
  • Vinyl free (PVC free) & lead free, with an FDA-compliant PEVA lining. Handle includes a sturdy ring so you can clip on an ID tag.
  • Use with EasyLunchboxes food containers for an affordable and green lunch box solution.
  • Can be machine washed on occasion. Cold water/gentle (no bleach) soap/gentle cycle/air dry
  • 9″ x 6.5″ x 6.5″ (Sides flex out to hold EasyLunchboxes containers securely, without wiggle room)
You can view more products on Easy Lunchboxes storefront on Amazon.

Reasons Why Easy Lunchboxes Rock  

 There are a ton of reasons why I love the Easy Lunchbox system and think these bento boxes are the perfect solution for packing lunch.

When I first got my shipment of EasyLunchboxes. When I started my new job I started taking my lunch every day (part of my Operation Wedding Sexy Goals). I was taking it in random containers, plastic bags, ziploc bags, plastic wrap – anything I could find. It wasn’t convenient and it wasn’t pretty.

I looked around for a lunchbox that would help me get organized with my lunches but couldn’t find anything in my area that was exactly what I wanted. (I actually had trouble finding many lunchboxes at all). I mentioned this online and Jen hooked me up with Kelly, the CEO of Easy Lunchboxes. She sent me a free container set and lunch bag and it’s changed my life for the better.

I seriously looove these lunchbox containers. Keep reading for the specific reasons why I love these bento boxes.

  • Easy Lunchboxes make packing easy. Having all my food in one container rather than multiple bags and tupperware makes the process really easy. I put everything in one container, take everything from one container, wash one container – it makes it so much simpler!
  • Easy Lunchboxes help with portion control. I have a tendency to pack and eat too much for lunch even though I’m perfectly satisfied with a light lunch.
  • Easy Lunchboxes are kid friendly. After bringing these in my lunchbox to work for several weeks my boss bought some for her daughter in kindergarten. She reported back saying she LOVED them and they made packing lunch a lot easier each morning. I was thrilled to introduce their family to a product that made life easier.
  • Easy Lunchboxes are convenient. They make putting lunch together so much easy but they are also microwave and dishwasher safe which makes them very convenient too.
  • Easy Lunchboxes are healthy. Another benefit is that they are free from any chemicals or things that could harm you or make your food taste bad. You don’t have to worry about gross things leaking into your food and instead can focus on eating the more nutritional food possible.

Downside to Easy Lunchboxes: My only problem with them so far is one of user error – I like to fill the areas with too much food and then it makes it hard to close. It can be hard to close when you have uneven things like baby carrots sticking in all sorts of directions. The solution here is really to work on my portion control and pack the lunches better. But other than that? These are amazing eco-friendly lunchboxes and I highly, high recommend them if you take your lunch or send kids off with lunch every day.

I’ll be honest – one of the coolest things about being a blogger is getting free stuff. I don’t accept just any free stuff – I turn a lot of offers down. Getting things free just because I’m a blogger seemed cool at first but I now only accept offers for products to review when I think I will really and truly love the product. If I think it will be useful in my own life I say yes. Getting free stuff that I actually need? Getting stuff that is something I was looking for and couldn’t find to buy? That is the coolest. Thank you so much Easy Lunchboxes for reaching out and sending me the Easy Lunchbox set for review!

Easy Lunchboxes GIVEAWAY

Easy Lunchboxes Giveaway update: This contest is now closed! You can buy the lunchboxes on Amazon.

The second best thing about being a blogger is giving away free stuff. It is especially exciting when it is a product that I love and that has made my life much easier.

Today I get to give away a container set (4 lunchbox containers) and a lunch bag (you can choose the color). Retail value is $21.90. If you take your lunch or pack lunches for your kids, then trust me – you want this.

How to Enter: All you have to do to win is visit the Easy Lunchboxes website, come back here to my blog, and leave me a comment telling me one neat thing you learned on the website about these lunch boxes. Seriously check the website out because it’s pretty nifty and has some great ideas on there!

Giveaway Rules: This giveaway is offered to US & Canadian residents only. Please do not enter this giveaway if you have won or received free product from EasyLunchboxes within the past 3 months. Giveaway is open through Sunday, winner will be chosen and announced on Monday. Good luck!

Oh and if you don’t win, don’t want to enter, or just want to buy the lunchboxes on your own, consider using my affiliate links to buy them so I make a tiny bit of change: you can buy on Amazon.

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Comments

  1. What a great giveaway!

    I went to the website and checked it out and I love that they are easy for kids to use as well as adults! Great product!!

  2. You know, I think the hardest thing for me with dieting is planning ahead, and proper portion control. These things seem like a great tool to do both – and the website says they are designed with adult portion control in mind! That’s pretty cool if you ask me.

  3. I love the idea that you can put more than one container in the bag OR use the extra space for other things like drinks or ice.

  4. I never thought to put a frozen water bottle in my lunchbox rather than an ice pack, that is a fantastic idea. These lunchboxes would be great, I can throw a serving of fruits and veggies in with a healthy entree. Kind of like the new MyPlate concept.

  6. What a simple and easy idea. It’s the stuff like this that is a huge hit, because it’s making something everyone uses anyway better! I love that she’s just a mom that just wanted to make her life more simple and easy!

  7. if you pull the winner and it turns out to be me because of this comment, WAHOO!!!

    But… since I already have them, feel free to skip over adding me to the entries — just wanted to say I’m so glad you love them! They really to make packing lunches easier. And I love how they stack easily in the fridge!

  8. These lunchboxes are a spectacular idea!!!! I too pack my lunch everyday and usually end up using a lot of little baggies for different portions of my lunch, these lunchboxes are a great way to get rid of them. Very environmentally friendly.
    One of the many cool things I learned from the website was the idea of getting rid of odors in the lunchbox….soaking a piece of bread in white distilled vinegar…because we all know sometimes our lunch leaves an odor we can’t get rid of.
    Thanks for the post!!!

  9. My wife and I were just looking for lunch boxes yesterday! I pack lunches for us every day, and there are so many different ziplocks and containers – it’s hard to find a bag for it all.

    It looks like these are great. I was hoping to find a lunch box that has sealed compartments, and these look like they do! I love that they have a lunch pail to go with it. That’s fantastic!

  10. I love that they designed it for portions. It looks like such a cool idea! I need something like this because I take my lunch EVERY day to work. I rarely eat out Mon-Fri because I’m trying to control my portions.

  11. I love the bag holds three containers so I can mix and match what I think I want for the day and then eat what I actually do want.

    It fun to read cleaning the bag only requires vinegar and bread. No washing, no chemicals. Just fun.

  12. I liked the tip about a slice of bread soaked in vinegar and left in the lunchbox overnight getting rid of funky odors. I’ll have to try that.

  13. I like that the bag is sized to fit the container perfectly so it stays flat and doesn’t topple over. That happens to me all the time with my current lunchbag. Neat product.

  14. My husband takes his lunch and snacks to work every day and needs a more efficient system, especially because he often rides his motorcycle!! This would definitely do the trick! I was glad to learn that the plastic used to make the containers is free from lead, vinyl (PVC is vinyl, so there is no need to differentiate…and yes, I used to work in the plastics industry so I know ;-), phthalates, or Bisphenol A (BPA).

  15. well mostly I learned that I need to eat lunch, because all the pictures of what people packed in their containers were making me so hungry!

    Also they have a neat trick about putting yogurt in one of their containers- put a piece of wax paper over it before putting the top on to keep from spilling.

  16. I didn’t know you could cut wax paper and use it to keep thick liquids like yogurt from leaking! That’s pretty cool. These boxes look pretty tempting to me, as I’m often that “bag lady” who brings her lunch in a white plastic bag and tons of differently-sized tupperwares and leaking ziplock bags everyday. Nice review!

  17. I actually was thinking of buying a set when I have the money. My daughter starts going to a new daycare next month and I need to start sending her with lunches. I like that they are eco-friendly and that I don’t have to find several containers to pack a lunch. And they are BPA free, which is awesome because there are so many concerns when it comes to using plastic products to store/package food. Looks like a great product! :o)

  20. I never thought of putting a cooler bag into the fridge before putting food in it. Makes sense that it would make the bag even colder, good idea!

  21. Love this giveaway. With a hubby that packs a lunch daily and a toddler beginning pre school this would definitely come in handy. A cool thing I learned on the site it how to get the smell out of your lunch box’s with a slice of bread soaked in vinegar overnight. Also putting the wax paper over the compartment with yogurt is awesome too.

  22. WOW, I would love to win! This would be awesome for picnics with our family!

    I learned that the lunch boxes are BPA-free!

    Thanks for the chance to win, Mary!

  24. These are awesome! I couldn’t believe how economical they are compared to so many other bento-type lunchboxes like this. I learned that you can fit two containers in the cooler with room for an icepack or bottle of water. I’m in nursing school, and will have some long work hours and commutes very soon. The ability to pack two totally different kind of meals for those 12+ hour days sounds good to me.

  26. I love that they are BPA free. I would love to win this because it would make portion control so much easier.

  27. I really like that the set is free of any harmful chemicals. I have been getting concerned about the chemicals in plastics leaching into my food!

  28. I was very happy to read on the website that the lids were easy for kids to remove…although I may not share with my kids :) Loved the lunch gallery as well….got some good ideas for new/different lunches.

  29. I would love one of these lunch boxes! Right now, we use leftover lunch meat containers for lunches and they’re not incredibly organized. Would love this!

  30. Oh, I forgot to mention something I learned…my original reason for loving them was the organization/convenience…knowing they are BPA-free makes it even better!

  32. I love how these have built in portion control. I struggle with this all the time and every little trick helps!

  33. I love that you can make it leak free by adding the little glad press and seal or wax paper — so much easier than taking all of those big leak proof containers I usually bring to lunch!

  34. In the last 7 months I have completely changed the way my family lives and eats. I have lost 95 pounds and gained a new perspective on portions! I dread packing lunches for school and am always so happy for summer because I get a vacation from it. These will help make it fun for the kids along with making sure the portions are within reason. Love that my hubby could pack all 3 containers in the lunch bag as he works 10-12 hours a day and needs more room than a standard lunch box. Also love that they are eco-friendly!!

  35. One cool thing they mentioned in lunch packing tips is that you can put yogurt in one of the compartments and keep it from leaking into other compartments by placing wax paper over the top. This is an AWESOME tip for people who don’t buy single serving foods.

    I also love the fact that they’re microwave/dishwasher friendly! I’m already planning out meals I can take with me on the go!

  36. I love these! I have been looking for a reasonably priced bento set for a long time and these are just so much better. My husband will even use them. Yay!

  37. I liked the fact they come in such fun colors and they can go from freezer to microwave. Thanks for the opportunity and sharing and if I don’t win, I think I will buy them anyways! :)

  38. What an awesome set of lunch boxes! I am pleased to learn that not only are the eco-friendly, but they are free of BPA, Vinyl, lead, and PVC! These things make it hard to find good lunch boxes, so it is awesome to find of a kind that does not include them in manufacturing!

    Thanks for sharing with us Mary. :)

  39. I learned they come in really cool colors and would help me get my lunch organized too! I also really like that they are BPA free.

  40. Love that they’re dishwasher safe and that more than one fit into the cooler. For that matter, cool that a cooler is made to fit them perfectly. Awesome idea for travelling, may have to get me some even if I don’t win. Love the fact that they are portion controlled.

  41. I just checked out this website and I am in love!!! These look super convenient and easy to use. I also learned that the container sizes are 2.5 cups, 3/4 cup, & 1/2 cup. What an easy way to measure out food for those of us watching what we eat and tracking everything! Great find!!!!

  42. I have been interested in this product since you first mentioned it. I am going back to school and want to continue on my new healthy lifestyle. I think these lunch boxes are such a great way to pack lunch. I love that they have three compartments because it encourages people to pack a veggie or a salad in addition to their main item. Also, the website said that it is both dishwasher and microwave safe which makes them even better!

  43. cool giveaway! you keep mentioning them and i was getting purty jealous. i went over the the website and found out that you can WASH THEM IN A WASHING MACHINE. what?! that’s crazy… why would you do that? but it’s nice to know you can. :) thanks for being wonderful as always!

  45. A customer review said they are the perfect middle ground between the flimsiness of Ziploc and heaviness of Tupperware. Sounds great!

    Plus, in the yummy lunch gallery there is a picture of someone’s wrap cut up for more space. Pretty AND space saving!

  46. i love that these are specially designed with portion control in mind – so much easier than packing a million little containers. awesome!

  47. I like the fact that you can take ONE container-and of course the portion control!

  48. I’m all about the BPA free! They look awesome! I’ve been packing a lunch for a year now and I get sick of buying Ziplock bags all the time. Great idea.

  50. Thanks so much for this giveaway, Mary! I love your blog! I learned a lot by visiting their website and I particularly like the organization concepts–that they nest when not in use and that I could put leftovers in them right away so that lunch is already packed for the next day. Thanks again!

  51. I never thought of freezing a juice box to use as an ice pack. That’s a brilliant idea. I love these boxes. They’re so cool!

  52. Wow, leaving a slice of bread soaked in distilled white vinegar gets rid of the smell in lunch boxes? I would’ve never thought of that; it’s perfect! I’ve been looking for a way to get rid of that smell…

  53. VERY cool! I love the lunch-boxes and the great red color, awesome! We have 4 kids so they would be great for lunches, not only for me but a kid or 2 :)

  54. These are fantastic! We have picky eater, everything separate, and familiar. We want to be greener, and make sure school lunch is easy to access in a short amount of time….. His current lunch bag set-up for school: a square plastic container, no lid, that houses the little round plastic cups topped with press n seal (the lids on won’t fit in the square holder) and a plastic bag of a misc item of the day. And the square bottom container….well it is the one that sits on the ice pack to keep everything “stable”. Once I did find a small three compartment reusable cup that I thought was the saving grace…..the lid was so tight that he “exploded” his lunch all over the lunch room trying to remove it!! Press n seal from then on.

    I did learn a lot from the website that I love about this system…..but even better, I learned 136+ lunch ideas!!!
    These are fantastic.
    Miss Amanda :-)

  55. I learned that while they LOOK a lot like the supermarket variety of product, they PERFORM in a very superior manner. I’m impressed!

  57. Great giveaway! And what a fantastic website they have! So much great info! Did you see all those resources for healthy recipe sites?! I love also the tip about putting the bag in the fridge the night before to get it nice and cold. But my fave part of what I learned from that site? That Sam Harris still looks and sings as great as ever – I had a huge crush on him when he was first on Star Search eons ago. Yes, I am dating myself with that remark! Those videos on her site are a hoot!

  58. It’s funny, I was thinking about these lunch boxes today as I’ve recently started toting my lunch to work again. I’m trying to get back into eating healthy and I typically just throw things in my work bag. I hate using multiple ziploc bags b/c they truly are not that environmentally friendly and they lack a protective barrier, often resulting in squished food that ends up being less appealing later in the day. These lunchboxes seem to be the perfect solution!

  59. I am looking for a job so I know I will need these PLUS all my UCLA trip for my teeth! So many cool things on their site but come on – directed the the great Clint Eastwood & she was in it! How cool is that! Yes, Leonardo DiCaprio too BUT CLINT!!! MAKE MY DAY!

  60. You can use 2 trays and still put your water bottle in it ;-) that could be useful.

  61. Great great giveaways! I love how lunchbox change your daily lunch life. :) I want to change mine! I also want to have an organized lunch pack, and this lunch box is absolutely what I’m looking for! Visited Best Lunch Box web site and I found this true “The Best Lunch Box System for School, Work, or Travel!”. :)

  63. I got some great new lunch ideas that I had not thought of before like mini sandwich kabobs. I love shish kabobs at home and think it is so clever to include it in a lunch box

  64. I love the portion sizes, but who knew that if you soaked a piece of bread in white distilled vinegar it would remove odors from plastic containers?! It would be great if they could do a version in glass though. But at least they are chemical free and microwave safe!

  66. What a cool give away :) I learned lots of things from the website but most of which have been mentioned. But I will list a few that were my favorites: they are dishwasher safe/microwave safe (LOVE THAT), they are stackable, they are BPA free, they are eco-friendly, and they are AFFORDABLE (LOVE THIS TOO) I also loved the lunch gallery. YUMMY!!! Thanks :)

  67. Top and bottom rack safe in the dishwasher sold me.

    I like the addition of wax paper to make compartments leak proof.

  68. These are so cool! I learned about the vinegar soaked bread trick for taking out smells.

  69. They are super cute and eco friendly!! I also like that there is a nice lunchbag that they fit into perfectly!

  71. You can put yogurt in a section, but you’ll need to cut out a piece of wax paper, slightly bigger than the section you put it in to help seal the container!

    Awesome product!!
    Libby

  72. I was excited to find out about the money making options they offer. ie. fundraiser for organizations, wholesale sales, and affilate…..I like those options with a great ROI

  76. Oh this look like they would be just the thing for me to try. I got a kick out of the idea to remove odors from a lunch box by placing a slice of bread with white distilled vinegar in it over night. Definitely might have to check these out.

  77. There’s so much info on the Website; no BPA, Lead, Vinyl or PVC, eco-friendly, etc etc. What hadn’t occured to me, however, is how a container like this helps for portioning food. Good stuff. Thank you!

  78. I actually just found your blog and find it so interesting! I love it!

    I went to the easylunchboxes site because it got me curious and I really like the fact the the pots fit perfectly in the lunchbox! I have lots of different pots and containers and a pretty lunchbag but it always ends up deformed or something leaks in it because my container ended up sideways or something like that, so it’s awesome that they made the lunchboxes an ideal size!!

  80. I love that they are microwave AND dishwasher safe! So many things like that that I buy lately don’t seem to be dishwasher safe. I also love the individual compartments. Would love to win some!

  83. I have been looking for the same thing. My husband is a kidney dialysis patient and he takes a snake with him everyday. It is not practical for him to have several containers of snacks sitting on his small table during his treatment. These would be great for him to have easy finger food at his easy use. Thanks, love your blog!

  85. Squished sandwiches are a big problem for me. I like the idea of the compartimentalized containers because they are secure and keep the sandwich in tact! Clean up seems really convenient and easy with this product.

  91. I love that the lunch boxes aren’t made with toxic materials and there is a slide show filled with great ideas if I’m ever stuck for what to take for lunch.

  92. Awesome giveaway! I like that these can help with portion control which is something I really need help with.

  94. These look so handy! I want one! One of the good tips I saw on the website was “Instead of an ice block, place a frozen juice box or water bottle in the lunchbag. It’ll keep the food chilled and will be thawed by lunchtime.” That’ll save room in my lunchbox, too.

  95. I love that these are microwave safe, I like to take things to work that need to be heated.

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