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LunchBots Small Protein Packer Box can be used to transport food or for mealtime at home.

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LunchBots

makes bento boxes starting around $20 in a variety of sizes and configurations.

Sometimes I struggle with including variety in lunches and snacks, so the preportioned compartments encourage me to be creative about what I pack.

I love that these containers are stainless steel and that you can also get colorful inserts and covers so kids can personalize their box.

They’re also very sturdy and dishwasher safe, making them easy to clean.

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The Type A part of me jumps for joy when I find a new way to organize my life and give everything its own designated place, which is why I’m all about the bento box craze. I like bento boxes because they force me to get creative and include more variety in what I pack, resulting in healthier lunches and snacks that use a minimal amount of packaging. The compartments within bento boxes promote portion control, too.

I’m also all about keeping harmful chemicals away from my family whenever possible, so I try to avoid storing food in plastic containers. Plastic is constantly coming under fire regarding its use in food and water containers, so while the jury is still out, I avoid plastic food storage as much as possible. This preference for non-plastic bento boxes very quickly narrows my lunch box selection options.