Is it too early to be thinking about school? My little munchkin will be off to kindergarten this fall, and she asks about it every other day. In her excitement to eat lunch at school, she's already tested out her PlanetBox - a surprisingly fun and "stylish" stainless-steel lunch tray.
PlanetBox couldn't have landed at a better time, as I've been trying to purge plastic from our kitchen due to concerns about BPA and other potentially harmful chemical effects. In addition to being a safe and eco-friendly part of a no-waste lunch, the 'Box has some other nice things going for it.
First, the inside reminds me of a TV dinner tray. (I wonder, do TV dinners even exist anymore?) Since my kids tend to get all bent out of shape when one kind of food touches another food, they like having five separate compartments - and only one latch to open. Extra sidecar containers are great for snacks and can also handle messier foods, such as yogurt, melon chunks, and applesauce.
On the outside, whimsically designed magnets make lunch with PlanetBox feel extra special. The Retro Kitty and Rockets motifs are especially cute; they're also interchangeable, should your child's tastes change. (And much to my delight, once you peel off the magnets, the containers are dishwasher safe.)
PlanetBox is based in San Anselmo, CA; order online at www.planetbox.com
Thanks for that info. I am always searching for better ways to pack lunches.
Posted by: Pamela | August 25, 2009 at 10:48 AM