I have been trying to pack lunches every day for a couple of reasons – one, it save a ton of money, as the cafe in my building is not cheap, and two, I can plan ahead to make healthy eating choices (at least in theory). So – I’m a big fan of leftovers for lunches, because leftovers are essentially “free” (basically because I have no idea how to cook for the number of people in our family) and because they are yummy.
But. Packaging them can be a pain in the behind. And getting all the parts together to make a meal – veggies, starches, and protein – is difficult, since there may be more of one left from a meal than others (I’m looking at you, veggies).
I looked everywhere around town for divided containers that I could pack in my lunch box – I have a Tupperware one, but it’s a little bigger than what I need – but I could not find anything, anywhere.
And then. Then I discovered the world of Bento boxes, and all the little pieces and parts that go with them. I knew that would be perfect for me – except for keeping up with the pieces. And also, they tend to be a little expensive. So I decided to shop around.
I found these on Amazon:
Ah. Mazing. It was totally, exactly what I needed. The three compartments are the perfect size for meals, and the big section is even big enough for a sandwich. The middle section is the perfect size for a single serving Mott’s applesauce. The whole thing is freezer/microwave/dishwasher safe. I pack traditional leftover-type lunches in these, but they would totally work for cute bento lunches as well.
They are not leak-proof, and if you turn them on their side they will leak any liquids in there. FYI. But – one of the reviewers on Amazon said you could use Press’n'seal wrap on the sections to stop this – haven’t needed it, so I haven’t tried it. For your standard veggies/casseroles/etc, I haven’t had a problem yet.
See how cute my lunches are, even without heart shaped boiled eggs and dinosaur shaped sandwiches?
Tater-tot casserole, green beans, and applesauce
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and peas
Easy Lunch Boxes work for me 
You can find more Works For Me Wednesday post over at We Are THAT Family.
Just so you know – No one paid me to give my opinions, and I didn’t get any free stuff. BUT – the link to the lunch boxes is an Amazon Affiliate link.