I was delighted to receive my Eco Lunchbox Three-in-One. The 3-piece set includes 2 layers (a top and bottom container) and a small snack-size container w/ lid that fits in the top compartment. It all assembles nicely with a lid and 2 side clasps. Not only is it attractive, it fits conveniently into a thermal lunch sack with plenty of room for a water bottle and icepack if needed.
What great timing as I’m currently planning my upcoming Parent’s Workshop at the Cheremoya Elementary School:
“Healthy Lunch Combos That ROCK!”
(Translation: Your Kids Will Eat Them!)
And so, I’ve been taking note of the various lunch box combos I prepare for my twin girls to take to school. Some no-brainers and others with creative twists that aren’t too complex or sophisticated. These are 6-year-old twin girls! So while I was going to prep a lunch for them in this convenient set–up. I only have one Eco lunchbox set and they prefer to have many things the same, including their lunch containers (equality is easier to show when you use the same containers for both kids – lol!).
So while my girls enjoy their Fruit Pizza (protein/dairy fruit, whole grain) with carrots (veggies) and a string cheese (additional protein), this is what I’ll be having for lunch tomorrow. If you are a busy on-the-go mom and/or a working professional, here’s something you might enjoy, too. It fits nicely snug into the sleek, elegant Eco lunchbox.
My heart-healthy combo includes:
- Mini bite-sized bell pepper with cottage cheese and salsa (protein/dairy, veggies)
- Baby carrots (veggies)
- Cantaloupe, blueberries, blackberries and basil fruit salad (fruit)
And here it is all packed up, ready to put in the lunch box, so I can just grab and go! Ice pack included because I like to keep my food fresh, especially the fruit which is in the bottom compartment:
Here is what I love about this product:
- It is eco-friendly.
- It comes in a sleek, elegant design.
- It is easy to assemble, open and close (That is, f you are physically big enough. I don’t think my tiny 6-year-olds’ wee hands can do this quite yet).
- It has adequate-sized compartments with a smaller container ideal for smaller portions (also useful as a divider).
- I can mix it up by simply using the two larger sized containers or all three (the bottom and top compartment + the small lidded one for the top, slightly larger compartment).
Here’s what I would love the Eco Lunchbox to include:
- Leak-proof design: I’m not sure the design is leak-proof, however if you assemble your food items tightly and place bottom side down in lunch sack, it should be fine. Notice how tightly my bell pepper bites are packed (see pic of food combo above).
- Salad Dressing and Dip containers: If it had a 1 oz sized lidded container, that would be perfect for salad dressings. A 2-oz container option could be useful for dips.
I Love my Eco Lunchbox Three-in-one. Check it out and their other products here.
Disclaimer: While I was compensated with an Eco three-in-one lunch set for review, these are opinions are expressly my own.
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And Just in case you wanted to see what my kids are eating:
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