Sunday, July 18, 2010

Easy Lunchboxes ~ GIVEAWAY CLOSED

Winner #81-Lauren! Congratulations!

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We were recently sent a set of Easy Lunchboxes along with a cooler to review. I am about to admit how truly dorky I am. I was probably more excited for these to arrive in the mail than I have been for any other item we have had sent to us for a review!!!!! Yup, I LOVE containers and I knew if these ended up being half as great in person as they appeared online, I was in for a plastic container state of bliss.

They arrived and I tore into the box to find my plastic slice of heaven. They ARE better in person! I honestly had 2 main concerns that I knew I would have to figure out when they actually arrived…

  1. How easy the lids came off, and if they sealed enough for my liking without being too tight or too loose. They are PERFECT, seriously. Somehow they stay on, but yet the kids can open them alone.
  2. The quality of the plastic itself. I have used both Tupperware and also Ziploc…and I don’t love either. Tupperware tends to be a bit too tough for my liking, and the lids are often too tight and secure for me. Ziploc {and other cheaper brands} are too flimsy and don’t cut it for me either. Easy Lunchboxes are the perfect middle ground, Honestly I was shocked, they are much sturdier than Ziploc-ish containers, but the lids are still able to be removed easily.

Within hours of their arrival, they were neatly stacked in my fridge like this…IMG_3418…all ready for the next day. I also decided to color coordinate the boys’ juice cups {they only get 1 per day} and pre-fill those too. The container under the juice cups is the morning snack, and to the left are the boys’ water bottles.

Lunch the next day was a dream {and each day since then}. I pulled out the boxes and handed them out. It was wonderful.IMG_3514

After lunch, what wasn’t eaten, got left in the Easy Lunchbox and put right back into the fridge to be eaten before afternoon snack!!!! This was a feature I hadn't thought of! It makes lunch easily re-storable for those little sweethearts who don’t eat all of their healthy food only to beg for snacks later. We don’t offer our children alternative meals, and if they don’t eat what is served, they are either done for the day {if it is dinner} or if it can be saved, it will be saved for the next time they are hungry. Easy Lunchboxes make this plan work beautifully!!!!

The boxes that were emptied went into the sink, and that was the ONLY mess I had to worry about! I didn’t have to clean up the entire kitchen after preparing lunch in the middle of our homeschooling day. Nor did I need to stop early to begin preparing lunch!!!! Doing the prep work at night saved me tons of stress!!!

I LOVE these things!!!!!! I highly recommend them to all of you…both for home use and for traveling use. Whether you homeschool or pack your child’s lunch for “going” school…they are perfect!

FDA approved. No BPA, phthalates, lead, vinyl, or PVC. Safe for dishwasher, freezer, and microwave.


BUY IT…

Can’t wait to see if you will win? Use this discount code to save 10%…ONEplusONE {valid through 9/6/10, good for one time use per customer} here on the Easy Lunchboxes site.


WIN IT…

Easy Lunchboxes is offering a set of 4 lunchboxes along with a cooler {winner chooses cooler color} to one of my readers!

Mandatory Entry…

Visit www.EasyLunchboxes.com and tell me one thing you learned about their products after you browse around their site a bit.

After you do that, you can gain some extra entries by any of the following, remember to leave an extra comment for each item so they will count as entries...

  1. If you follow @easylunchboxes on Twitter, give yourself an extra entry
  2. If you Follow/Subscribe to 1+1+1=1 give yourself an extra entry
  3. If you follow @1plus1plus1 on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway, give yourself an extra entry. Sample Tweet: @1plus1plus1 is hosting a giveaway for @EasyLunchboxes Enter here: http://bit.ly/9Jactx
  4. If you are a member of 1+1+1=1’s BlogFrog community, give yourself an extra entry

This Giveaway is open for USA or Canada only.

I will select a winner using Random.org, so be sure you leave a separate comment for each entry, I will also be moderating comments to check that your entries are valid-please be honest!

Contest ENDS August 1, 2010. Winner will be announced here, and emailed (your email MUST be in each comment/or enabled in blogger). Winner must reply to my email within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.

546 comments:

  1. I'm already your fan on FB

    coreybelle86@yahoo.com

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  2. I already follow via GFC

    coreybelle86@yahoo.com

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  3. I'm now following ELB on Twitter.

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  4. I learned that their containers are not leak proof... but that doesn't bug me one bit

    coreybelle86@yahoo.com

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  5. I loved all the pictures of the lunch ideas. Brilliant!!

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  6. Not dorky at all! I love this kinda stuff and I love the idea of putting it right back in the fridge to eat later. I follow you.

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  7. I liked easy lunchboxes on facebook.

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  8. I subscribe to 1+1+1=!'S blog. =0)

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  9. love this tip!
    "Remove odors from a lunch box by placing inside a slice of bread that has been soaked in white distilled vinegar. Leave overnight."

    My nose is crazy sensitive and I love this tip. =)

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  10. We give our toddler her leftover food, too, when we can. I love the recipes/ideas on the site and the idea that you pack something ahead of time for kids to have throughout the day, that way you save time the whole day through on cleanup, making, etc.!

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  11. I like 1+1+1=1 on Facebook.

    jmesims@gmail.com

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  12. On their site, they give you lunch menu ideas...how great it that?!?

    jmesims@gmail.com

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  13. I learned how to get the odors out of the lunchbox with the bread and vinger. Super idea!

    carol.elms41@gmail.com

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  14. I like 1+1+1=1 on Facebook!


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  15. Already Liked easylunchboxes on FB

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  16. I learned that you don't purchase just one ...but you get four containers and four different colored lids! How awesome is that. :-)

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  17. I learned you can use this product for fundraising.

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  18. I learned that the containers are BPA-Free!

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  19. I love that they are BPA free and dishwasher safe, yay!

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  20. I Like Easy Lunchboxes on Facebook!

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  21. BPA free---which is important to me re: plastics.

    scrappermo at yahoo dot com

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  22. I follow Easy Lunch box on Twitter

    scrappermo at yahoo dot com

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  23. I follow your blog.

    scrappermo at yahoo dot com

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  24. I am a 1+1+1=1 fan on Facebook

    scrappermo at yahoo dot com

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  25. I love the lunch menu ideas...I seriously lack creativity so I love any ideas I can get

    ykatrina at hotmail dot com

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  26. I just learned that they are microwave safe! woohoo! These look awesome!

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  27. I became a follower of ELB on Twitter

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  28. I just subscribed to 1+1+1 via email.

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  29. I am following 1+1+1 on Twitter and will tweet about the giveaway

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  30. I just became a member of the BlogFrog community.
    laurelmariehaines@gmail.com

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  31. Like easylunchboxes on FB!

    leeceenq@yahoo.com

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  32. I already liked like 1+1+1=1 on Facebook! :)

    LeeCeeNQ@yahoo.com

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  33. I'm now following Easy Lunchboxes on Twitter!!

    LeeCeeNQ@yahoo.com

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  34. I learned that the Easy Lunchboxes will fit perfectly into the insulated lunchbags that my children already use for school! Yeah! :)

    LeeCeeNQ@yahoo.com

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  35. Tweeted about the giveaway on Twitter!

    http://twitter.com/leeceenq

    Leeceenq@yahoo.com

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  36. like u on fb (michelle b)
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  37. like easy luncboxes on fb (michelle barrett)
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  38. follow easy lunch box on twitter (chelleb36)
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  39. I learned that they are not water proof
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  40. I learned that they are microwaveable without leaching bad stuff into the food.

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  41. I'm a follower of your blog. Recently found it, and I love the ideas!
    jltreasure at gmail

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  42. You can actually wash the cooler in the washing machine! That's my kind of clean up. Thanks for the giveaway.

    jltreasure at gmail

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  43. I 'liked' easylunchboxes on Facebook!!!

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  44. I follow your blog and love it! :)

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  45. I learned that they are BPA free and leakproof - BOTH are a plus in my book! I also love that 3 lunches fit in 1 of their bags. I think I might need to get these for our 2 week roadtrip coming up in August...but even BETTER if I could win them!! ;)

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  46. I learned that they are BPA free, sturdy, good fitting lid and i like the size of thw food wells. I also liked the idea of having 2 sets for the kids, 1 packed, 1 in the wash. This could really make my life easier! i'm excited!

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  47. I "like" them on FB now :-0 (easy lunch boxes)

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  48. I subscribe to 1+1+1 on email, tot school too.

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  49. I already like easy lunchboxes on facebook.

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  50. Following easylunchboxes on twitter.

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  51. I learned that the containers are microwavable. For some reason, I didn't think they would be. I also love the lunch ideas link page on the site.

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  52. Following 1+1+1=1 on twitter and tweeted about the giveaway.

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  53. I love that these and the lunch bag have passed FDA safety testing! The containers are BPA free so they are safe in the microwave.

    3beats4me@gmail.com

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  54. I liked Easy Lunchboxes on Facebook!

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  55. I'm following @easylunchboxes on Twitter! Woo Hoo!!

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  56. I learned that easylunch boxes are BPA free!!! These are really cool!
    mamacass05@yaoo.com

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  57. I already liked 1+1+1=1 on facebook
    mamacass05@yahoo.com

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  58. I already liked easylunch boxes on fb. mamacass05@yahoo.com

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  59. I subscribe to your blog
    mamacass05@yahoo.com

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  60. I love that these are FDA approve and BPA free! And I can only imagine how much time it will save me each day!

    momto2boys24@gmail.com

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  61. I liked Easy Lunchboxes on Facebook

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  62. I am Following Easy Lunch Boxes on Twitter

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  63. I follow your blog!

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  64. I follow you on Twitter and Tweeted about this giveaway!!

    momto2boys24@gmail.com

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  65. I am a Blog Frog Community Member!

    momto2boys24@gmail.com

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  66. I am a Facebook Friend of 1+1+1=1!

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  67. I am now following you on Twitter! Sweet!

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  68. I let the world know about this awesome giveaway on Twitter!

    3beats4me@gmail.com

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  69. I follow 1+1+1=1.

    mamagooch97@yahoo.com

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  70. I like Easy lunchboxes on facebook.

    mamagooch97@yahoo.com

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  71. I like 1+1+1=1 on facebook.

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  72. I love that they are BPA free and dishwasher safe!!
    hswinigan@gmail.com

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  73. I follow 1+1+1=1 on google reader

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  74. I want to try these so bad! I love that they are BPA free and can be used in the microwave!

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  75. I learned that their plastic containers are FDA-approved for microwave use. They are made with the highest grade polypropylene plastic (#5), a plastic that will not leach harmful chemicals when heated or cooled.
    tolsmamm at juno dot com

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  76. I like 1+1+1=1 on FB
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  77. I follow easylunchboxes on twitter
    tolsmamm at juno dot com

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  78. Following Easylunchboxes on twitter.

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  79. I like Easy Lunchboxes on Facebook!

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  80. I follow you on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/momof3munchkins/status/18941067535
    tolsmamm at juno dot com

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  81. Following you on Twitter and Tweeted about giveaway!

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  82. And part of the blogfrog community! Thank you! dmg858@yahoo.com

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  83. I just chose to like easy lunchboxes on facebook :-)

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  84. I thought their idea of removing odors from the cooler was very interesting - by soaking a piece of bread in distilled vinegar and placing on a plate inside the bag...never heard of that trick before!

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  85. I have "liked" 1+1+1=1 on facebook for a while now!!

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  86. I subscribe and follow and subscribe to 1+1+1=1 and love reading it all the time (I know I have been quiet for awhile...some things have been going on...but I have still kept up with reading the blogs and and hoping to become active again in the blogging world real soon!)

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  87. I found over 20 new ideas for lunches from the website!

    pamelaannmatthews@hotmail.com

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  88. I am a follower of your blog!

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  89. I "like" you on facebook!

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  90. I also "like" EasyLunches on facebook.

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  91. I loved the lunch ideas and links on their website.

    chariscook@hotmail.com

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  92. I subscribe to 1+1+1=1.

    chariscook@hotmail.com

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  93. I follow 1+1+1=1 on Facebook.

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  94. I love the recipes I found on the website!

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  95. follow easy lunch boxes on twitter (happy_haylee_3)

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  96. follow 1plus1plus1 on twitter (happy_haylee_3)

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  97. follow easy lunch boxes on facebook (anna haylee anderson)


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  98. follow 1+1+1=1 on facebook (anna haylee anderson)


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  99. tweeted and following:
    http://twitter.com/happy_haylee_3/status/18996779805

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  100. following on gfc!

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  101. Learned their products are BPA and Pthalate-free!

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  102. Fan of Easy Lunchboxes on Facebook.

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  103. I follow EasyLunchboxes on Twitter

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  104. Tweeted about giveaway! (Knees2Earth)

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  105. I'm now a member of your BFC. :)

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  106. am a fan of you on FB

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  107. fan of Easy Lunchboxes on FB

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  108. received 1+1+1=1 via email (so I don't miss a post :)

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  109. visited EasyLunchboxes.com and love the dishwasher/microwave safe feature!!

    Also having lived in Hawaii a few years ago, am re-inspired to begin making bentos for my girls!!

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  110. I like that these containers are BPA free and not toxic (unlike what I am probably using right now for my kids).

    Kristie (gksherrard@yahoo.com)

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  111. I follow 1+1+1=1 on FB!

    Kristie (gksherrard@yahoo.com)

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  112. I like Easy Lunchboxes on FB.

    Kristie (gksherrard@yahoo.com)

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  113. I subscribe to your emails and love them! I've learned a lot this past year... :-)

    Kristie (gksherrard@yahoo.com)

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  114. I subscribe to 1+1+1 & love it!
    Lisa
    llwphd@yahoo.com

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  115. I learned that they are dishwasher (top rack) safe, freezer and microwave safe. While being PBA (or is it BPA) free, phatate free (or I might have that word wrong too) and non toxic. So they aren't like all of the other plastic containers we are currently trying to get rid of!

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  116. I learned the boxes aren't leakproof, but you can use wax paper for stuff like yogurt...

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

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  117. Following easylunchboxes on twitter (moziesme)

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

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  118. Liked Easy Lunchboxes on facebook!

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

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  119. Following 1+1+1=1 blog!

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

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  120. Liked 1+1+1=1 on facebook!

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

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  121. Member of your blogfrog community!
    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

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  122. These look fun! And I learned from their website they seem to have been created by a mom. Love that they are BPA free!!

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  123. I learned a lot from their lunch tips! Like how you can put a piece of bread dipped in distilled white vinegar in the lunch boxes overnight to remove odors.

    tarapwin @ gmail.com

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  124. I subscribe :)

    tarapwin @ gmail.com

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  125. I learned that you can get the oders out with vinager and bread. Who knew? I'm wondering what else that might work with.

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  126. I am a blogfrog community member. Although it's been a while since I've been on it. LOL

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  127. i really liked the boxes and all the great lunch ideas on the website. i seem to run out of lunch ideas quick!

    brookeveleber @ comcast.net

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  128. i like you on fb

    brookeveleber @ comcast.net

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  129. i subscribe in email reader

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  130. i like easy lunchboxes on fb

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  131. Just wanted to let you know that I love your site, I have gotten lots of great ideas from you. This lunch kit is wonderful, I have been looking for a good product like this. I especially like the fact that is ecofriendly, afforable and the recipe ideas that they offer on their site. Love, love, love!!

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  132. I love the easy lunch ideas they offer! So cool!

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  133. Wow, I learned so many new ideas for lunches for my kids! I just LOVE all the ideas and photos she provides. I'm a very visual person and seeing it all laid out, I was like, ok, I can do this!! My kids always eat more when it's lots of small portions of various things so these boxes will help me remember that and put it into action.

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  134. I like Easy Lunchboxes on Facebook

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  135. I just learned the trick for leak-proof sections of easy lunchboxes! These are terrific!

    jcnemom @ hotmail.com

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  136. I like Easy Lunchboxes on fb

    jcnemom @ hotmail . com

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  137. I learned you can fit a small piece of pizza in the big compartmant of the lunchbox.

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  138. Great give away!!
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    I learned that their lunch boxes are dishwasher safe -- preferably the top rack.

    Would love to win this one!

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  139. I learned how to "seal" off a section for runny foods.

    Cathy
    ecspedteacher@gmail.com

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  140. I follow through Reader.

    Cathy
    ecspedteacher@gmail.com

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  141. I am a member of the Blog Frog community.

    Cathy
    ecspedteacher@gmail.com

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  142. i love that the system has one lid for three compartments! very efficient :-)

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  143. I love your site! I already use something like this from ziploc and have been looking for a new product to replace it! I can't believe I now found it! Thanks so much! I learned a lot of great ideas on her site for lunches but I think the one I will try right away is Kale chips. I have some kale in my garden! Thanks agaiN!

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  144. It was interesting to learn how to clean out odors from the lunchbag with a vinegar-soaked piece of bread. I'll have to look into that for other things.
    buddiegurl@aol.com

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  145. I subscribe to the blog.
    buddiegurl@aol.com

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  146. I like 1+1+1=1 on Facebook.
    shababy522@yahoo.com

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  147. Oh I think the little things you can clip on to personalize the lunch coolers are cool. This really is an awesome idea. No more baggies? Love. And my husband was just diagnosed with diabetes so I have to pack his lunch every day and they hold so much!

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  148. And I liked you on Facebook. :)

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  149. And I liked Easy Lunchboxes on Facebook.

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  150. And i'm following Easy Lunchboxes on Twitter.

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  151. I like Easy Lunchboxes on Facebook.
    shababy522@yahoo.com

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  152. I learned that Easy Lunchboxes are stackable and do not take up much room in the cabinet.
    shababy522@yahoo.com

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  153. I learned that the containers are microwavable. That would be great for storing leftover dinner to reheat the next day for lunch! My husband would love this because he really does not like having leftovers in several different containers that don't all fit in his lunch bag. We usually end up using a grocery sack to fit it all in something!

    Brandy
    thelacy4 @ windstream . net

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  154. I like how they all fit together to save space. Something we are limited on :D

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  155. I looked around their site and love this product! I love that they are environmentally friendly! I also loved the recipe ideas! I love trying new things for my kids to eat!

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  156. Now following @easylunchboxes on Twitter!

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