Our friends at Laptop Lunches Bento-Ware have finally created a clever and adorable way to end the era of squished sandwiches and messy lunchbox spills!! Bento Buddies can be mixed and matched for convenience and every part of them is made to support a happier, healthier family and planet.

 From the Mouth of a Kid:

 My lunchbox is like a puzzle of all my food and snacks! I can use different color containers to mix up my lunch, and my sandwich doesn’t get squished. Mom says my lunch box is the same type kids use in Japan!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

These lunchboxes are practical, functional, and make it so easy to send my child off to school with something healthy to eat. The containers are easy to clean, no hand washing necessary. And, the containers are safe to store and microwave food! The lids even have illustrations of the type of item, which makes it easier for the kids to learn how to pack a healthful lunch! This also makes after-school a breeze.

Flavorful Features

The containers hold the proper “My Plate” USDA set portions, to easily create a delicious and balanced lunch. The Laptop lunches website even gives helpful tips for using and caring for the lunch boxes, such as making sure to “burp” the container (i.e. let the air out after filling.)

The Icing on the Cake:

The containers are phthalate, BPA, lead and PVC free. They are dishwasher safe, contain recycled materials and are recyclable. These little containers are made to last a long time and are reusable. And, they are made in the USA.

Time to Eat?!

Anytime, anywhere.

Good to Go?

The small containers have coordinating lunch bags and accessories, to hold all the components of a well-balanced and healthful lunch! These lunch bags are also the perfect size to fit in a backpack or purse ready to take to work or school!

Mix it Up!

Packing food for traveling is now no longer a stressful! With the Laptop Lunches bento boxes, packing snacks is a synch—no more overpriced airport food, unhealthy rest-stop snacking, or hunting for allergy-friendly options. And, no more smashed crackers or mushy fruit!

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner.  Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children.  She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

Little bodies need lots of nutrients to grow big and strong! A great way to pack lots of nutrients into one meal is by eating a well-rounded meal. Our friends at Cooking Light have partnered with USDA’s MyPlate to create several tasty  recipes, that are nutritious quick AND easy! Sure to be a hit with the family these recipes include a variety of grains, vegetables, and protein!

Recipes

Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

A three-minute dip into a pungent cilantro-lime marinade is all that’s needed to deliver big flavor to chicken breasts. Serve with saffron rice. Click here for the recipe.

Tofu with Red Curry Paste, Peas, and Yellow Tomatoes

The red curry paste in this ethnic dish is a blend of clarified butter, curry powder, vinegar, and other seasonings. Use either Indian or Asian curry paste; it comes in mild and hot versions and can be modified to suit your preference. Click here for the recipe.

Mango Shrimp Kebabs

These fresh-flavored mango shrimp skewers are ready to enjoy in just 25 minutes and are a great option for entertaining when the weather is warm. Click here for the recipe.