Rubbermaid LunchBlox Sandwich Kit #Review

Since James started school (from Kindergarten until now), I have been less than impressed with what the school district offers for “lunches.”  One of his favorites is graham crackers and yogurt – FOR LUNCH (tell me how that’s balanced, but that’s a story for another day).  I’ve asked James – over and over – to pick another option, but when he has that choice he takes it.

Needless to day, I send lunch more than he buys it these days.  However, I feel like the benefit to sending outweighs the buying.  It’s not that much cheaper, but it IS much healthier!  School lunches cost $1.90 per day.  To send a turkey & cheese wrap, fruit and a drink, I spend about $2.

Rubbermaid is always creating things to help this momma out!  The Rubbermaid LunchBlox Sandwich Kit is no different!  While we have used the LunchBlox at home a few times, I am anxious to find out if the parts will come home from school on a daily basis!

My Thoughts:

• I love that the ice pack doesn’t make anything mushy, but it still keeps the food cold.
• I love that all of the containers connect together.  That being said, when I got the LunchBlox, everything was snug and secure.  I took it apart to wash them and now they don’t want to stay connected anymore.
• It’s very easy to wash – throw all the parts in the dishwasher!
• The sizes are perfect for portion control!
• The biggest complaint I have is that homemade (or any large) cookies don’t fit in the containers – unless you break them.

About Rubbermaid LunchBlox: 

• Includes a specially designed Blue Ice™ pack that keeps lunches chilled on the go.
• Saves space and stays organized in your lunch bag.
• Containers are perfectly portioned for lunch foods commonly carried away from home.
• Containers are microwave-, dishwasher-, and freezer-safe.
• Containers are BPA-free.
• The Sandwich Kit includes a sandwich container sized for regular and specialty breads, two snack containers (perfect for yogurt or nuts) and a snack container (perfect for fruits, vegetables and chips)
• Individual containers are sold separately from kits so you can configure a different way everyday.

The LunchBlox Sandwich Kit is currently available for purchase at Rubbermaid.com, Target, Kmart, Kroger, Safeway, Bi-Lo, Winn-Dixie, HEB, other grocery stores and select Wal-Mart stores.
The suggested retail price is $12.99, but I’ve seen them for about $10 at the Target that I frequent!

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**Full Disclosure:  I received the Lunchblox from Rubbermaid to facilitate my review.  No other compensation was exchanged.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.