Family
Eco Lunchbox
By Kimberly Mize
Leave it to an extremely busy, entrepreneurial mom of three to come up with the best present for my toddler son ... his own lunch bag. And, not just any lunch bag, an eco-conscious, design-savvy, functional item that has seemingly endless uses for both kids and adults. Made of reclaimed packaging (a marketing term for trash??!!) from international juice container plants, the lunch bag has sturdy handles, bright colors, and good karma as it's made by a women's cooperative in the Philippines.
After countless compliments and much arm-twisting, the gift-giving mom finally fessed up her source for Oliver's beloved lunch bag -- an awesome website founded and run by two moms, www.organicadeluxe.com.
Did You Know?
Research shows child safety seat use is at an all-time high for children under the age of one.Unfortunately, three out of every four seats are used incorrectly.
Source: Nat'l Highway Traffic Safety Admin.
Turns out the lunch bag is also a cooler ... just add a freezer pack for hours of insulation. And, better yet, it comes in multiple sizes and many colors. After seeking permission to copy my stylish friend, I'm planning to order a stash of these handy bags for future birthday parties and last minute holiday gifts.
The price is right, the look is awesome (kid friendly without the requisite dinosaur or puppy) and best of all, these lunch bags appeal to kids of all ages.