Thursday, August 9, 2012

Rubbermaid LunchBlox Review and Giveaway

Natalie starts first grade in two weeks and I've been thinking a lot about ways to send healthy, tasty lunches with her to school...without ending up with soggy sandwiches, lukewarm veggies, and mushed fruit. Rubbermaid came to my rescue again with their new LunchBlox kit...and they're giving away kits to three lucky Serenity Now readers! Keep reading for details, and to enter!

The LunchBlox Sandwich Kit is exactly what it sounds like: a building block set of containers to keep your lunch cool. It comes with 2 snack containers, 1 side container, 1 sandwich container (fits regular and specialty bread), and 1 Medium Blue Ice(TM). They also offer separate kits!

Things I like about LunchBlox Sandwich Kit:
  • Works for an adult or a child's lunch. 
You could easily use a small snack container for dips (peanut butter, ranch, avacado, salsa, etc) or crackers. Tired of sandwiches? Use the sandwich container for chicken and add rice and veggies to the side container. There are all sorts of combinations!
  • They really do stack well.
I was skeptical as to how the containers would stay stacked in a lunch bag, but each piece has a lid that allows other pieces to stack on top of it, and a "lip" on the bottom that fits with those lids. Still very easy for a small child to pull off, but locked enough that you won't have containers jumbling around in your bag.
  • Measurements included!
If you keep track of your portions, you'll love the LunchBlox because each container is clearly marked with the appropriate measurements (cups, oz, or ml). 
  • Microwave, Dishwasher, and Freezer Safe (and BPA-free)
  • Blue Ice (TM) keeps your meal cool on the go!
The ice pack (included with the kit) isn't any old ice pack. It has the same little stackable cut-outs to ensure that whatever you stack on top of it stays in place. I tried it with the sandwich container, and it stayed put:


If you're on the hunt for on-the-go lunch containers, the LunchBlox is the perfect way to save space in your bag and keep your meal cool and fresh! It is currently available for sale at Target, Rubbermaid.com, Kroger, Kmart, Safeway, Bi-Lo, Winn-Dixie, HEB, other grocery stores, and select WalMart store. 

Rubbermaid is giving away 3 LunchBlox kits!

-GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED. WINNERS ANNOUNCED BELOW-

Here's how you can enter to win (NOTE: You must use Rafflecopter below to enter! Please be sure to read the mandatory entry)
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Disclosure: I received a LunchBlox kit from Rubbermaid to review, but was not compensated financially for this post. All opinions are, as always, my own.

53 comments:

Rustown Mom said...

I love this idea - I have seen this in a magazine and wondered if it would help me pack my lunches on the weekend. Looks like a unique idea!

Christi said...

I actually like the sandwich kit best, but might like the entree kit as well...

Johnnie said...

Honestly, I want the sliding wire baskets. It isn't a kit, I know. The Lunch Blox kit looks great too!

Jennifer said...

These containers are great! I try using plastic containers as much as possible to cut down on using so many little ziploc bags. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Jennifer

MimiG said...

I probably like the sandwich kit best with the entree a close second. I bring a lot of leftovers for work, so either would be very adapable. Thanks for offering the contest through your blog!

Julie S said...

Love this! thanks for the chance at a great giveaway!

Julie
gottaknit123@yahoo.com

Paula said...

I could really use this for school. Most of my containers are worn out and I like the style of this set.

Paula said...

The takealong twist and seal looks like a good one.

Natalie Dixon said...

I love the salad kit set. I definitely need something like that in my life!

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stephaniegiese said...

These look really cool! I also love the idea of the entree container with dividers because my husband often takes dinner left-overs to work for his lunch the next day and I'd appreciate having only 1 container to wash instead of several little ones. :)

Cici said...

I was just looking at these containers at Target! I love the Entree Kit! It would certainly make it a lot easier for my husband to take a healthier lunch to work with him. I was looking at these for his birthday gift! After your review, guess what hubs will be getting for his 46th birthday!

Priscilla said...

I love this!! Since I'm really watching my portion control this is perfect! I love both the salad kit and sandwich kit; however, the sandwich kit would better suit my needs =)

Heidi Kreider said...

I like the lunch bags that go with the lunch blox. So clever!

Laura said...

awesome giveaway!! Thanks for running it :)

Jess from Coxs Corner said...

I'm thinking probably the sandwich kit.

Shanda said...

The sandwich kit would be great for sending to school with the kids.

Life In The Thrifty Lane said...

I like the sandwich and salad kit!

Kelly said...

I would love to find the "perfect" lunch container!

Paloma said...

Just two days ago I put some lunch containers in my cart because I am needing them so much... ended up not buying them because it wasn't what I was looking for... these are going to be great if I get them! Thanks for the opportunity Amanda... Hubby will be happy to take these to work with his lunch!

Jennifer said...

These would be great to have! I love how they stack and like the colors too.

Anonymous said...

Id like to try the LunchBlox™ EntrĂ©e Kit

Laura
soundsdisco@yahoo.com

Kim said...

These look like the perfect thing for a school lunch. I would like the sandwich kit!

Kim
mrshsresourceroom.blogspot.com

Christine from TX said...

Maybe my daughter would want to take lunch to school with this! I like the sandwich kit.

Christine from TX said...

Maybe my daughter would want to take lunch to school with this! I like the sandwich kit.

Mrs. Karen said...

I think the entree kit looks amazing also. 1 container separated for 2 things. The lunch box set would be perfect for anyone's lunch. Cold packs as part of it great.

Trepinas said...

I love the sandwich kit. My boys will think it is so fun and much better than using dozens of ziploc bags.

Rosanna said...

The lunchblox entree kit would be awesome for outtings with the kids.

Tricia said...

How exciting these look! I have a 6 year old and a 2 year old that I pack lunch for every day and these would be perfect!!!

Monsters33 said...

I like the LunchBlox™ EntrĂ©e Kit. How fun!
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Michaela @ coveredinmodpodge.blogspot.com said...

I like the entree kit!

Katie said...

The Sammy kit!

Catie @ Catie's Corner said...

This is awesome!! Is it sad that I'm soo excited about something like this? haha My daughter is starting 1st grade too, and I'm looking forward to packing her lunches. I already have a bunch of 3 compartment containers, but I love this idea that these all 'lock' together with the ice pack. Very cool!

Thanks for the chance to win, Amanda! =)

Pat K said...

The sandwich kit looks great! Thanks for the opportunity to win this great giveaway!

Kelli W said...

My boys have great lunch boxes, but this would be perfect for my hubby's lunch. The entree kit would be good for him because he take leftovers alot:)

staci @ lizard n ladybug said...

The salad kit would be perfect for me!!

Manda said...

Entree kit!

Angie CountryChicCottage said...

Would love to try the entree kit!

Barbara Martin said...

love your blog! would like to try the sandwich kit - would be great for my husband's lunch!!!

Rebecca Fry said...

LunchBlox™ Salad Kit ;)

Leah Baird said...

Lunchblox Sandwich kit would be perfect for me.

JessicaCRB said...

This is like a lego lunchbox...only the box is the lego! So cute!

Candice Snider said...

I think the LunchBlox™ EntrĂ©e Kit would work best here!

PS - I love your blog!

Heidi @ Moms Crafty Space said...

The sandwich kit would be perfect for my boys' lunches!

Kim Wilson said...

Love new containers!!!

Jammie Morey said...

I most want to try the LunchBlox™ EntrĂ©e Kit.

Jackie said...

I love both the Sandwich and Salad kits.
Thanks for the chance to win!
jackieinmi67@gmail.com

Ericka said...

I would love to try the LunchBlox™ EntrĂ©e Kit
ericka082 at gmail dot com

Karissa Ancell said...

I love these kits. They would be perfect for lunches.
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Frugal Mom from California said...

I love the salad kit set

I am entering as Elena

elena150980 at yahoo dot com

Charity/CC said...

LunchBlox™ Sandwich Kit.

ccboobooy at gmail dot com

Brandy said...

Great contest for back to school! We start in 2 weeks! Yikes! I'm not as prepared as usual!

Brandy said...

Oops! Hit enter too soon. I would like the entree kit.