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EXTRAORDINARY LIFE – Ziploc vs. EasyLunchboxes – an in depth comparative study w/video!
“We were immediately impressed with the heavy duty quality of these boxes…I highly recommend the Easy Lunch Box System. I find them extremely sturdy and easy to use. The plastic on the Ziploc unit is …on the thin side. They warp a bit when you wash them. .. my kids have managed to crack a crease in theirs on the first use.”
YOU ARE THE ROOTS
“I have been so! super! excited! to talk about EasyLunchboxes …Ever since I tried them out, I have been a little obsessed with packing Ethan’s lunches. I’m not sure how, but somehow these lunchboxes made the tedious chore that I always forgot about until the last minute something way more fun, exciting and creatively stimulating. I may or may not be guilty of texting my friend photos of every lunch I make, just because. They’re just so fun! And, you know, they’re functional, which is also a huge plus… I’ve been doing a whole lot of packing ahead of time since we started using our Easy Lunchboxes! My husband typically prefers to buy his lunch at the salad bar at work, but I’ve since been insisting he takes his work just so I can pack them. Each lunch container is the perfect size for kids or adults, for snacks or for lunches. I get to use the same container for my husband’s lunch and Ethan’s lunch!”
CHAOS AND CONFECTIONS
“I have a lot of bento boxes now. A lot. So many! But my very favorite? The one I usually reach for first? The one most versatile and easy to use for all of the ages I pack for? EasyLunchboxes. I love these things! They are hands down our favorites.”
MOMMY AND ME LUNCHBOX
“I was quite content with my a disposable/reusable brand that I got at the grocery store… but I was intrigued. So I bought a set. My disposable brand ones warped in the microwave and dishwasher, the ELBs can withstand the microwave and the hubby put it in the bottom rack of the dishwasher. (Plus it’s BPA-free!) One of my pet peeves is when the plastic gets discolored when you put spaghetti sauce or chili in it… I have not noticed that with my ELBs. Plus, if you’re into being green and environmentally conscious, its probably worth investing in a set of these. I already had to throw away some disposable ones because they melted slightly in the microwave (I wonder if any melted into my lunch!), discolored, or badly warped. Plus, we haven’t lost any ELB lids!”
1+1+1=1
“They ARE better in person! I honestly had 2 main concerns…
1. How easy the lids came off, and if they sealed enough for my liking without being too tight or too loose. They are PERFECT, seriously. Somehow they stay on, but yet the kids can open them alone.
2. The quality of the plastic itself. I have used both Tupperware and also Ziploc…and I don’t love either. Tupperware tends to be a bit too tough for my liking, and the lids are often too tight and secure for me. Ziploc {and other cheaper brands} are too flimsy and don’t cut it for me either. Easy Lunchboxes are the perfect middle ground, Honestly I was shocked, they are much sturdier than Ziploc-ish containers, but the lids are still able to be removed easily.”
JUST A THOUGHT
“…They are definitely NOT flimsy take and toss pieces, and they do NOT discolor or warp in the dishwasher (2 things I hate about plastic containers). They are heat resistant enough that they can even go on the bottom of the dishwasher! I love the cooler size, 3 containers fit easily, or 2 plus extras. The lids, although not leakproof, offer quite a good seal. Enough that you don’t worry about one compartment’s food tasting like the others! They ARE plastic, so keep in mind that eventually they will wear out. But it depends on your use. Anywhere from 4-12 months is the lifespan. I suppose it depends if you hand wash or use a dishwasher, if you use them daily, if you abuse them, and if you just wipe them out (sandwich crumbs) at the end of the day and reuse vs washing them. From how sturdy they feel I expect them to last me a year or more! If you’re on the hunt for lunchboxes I would recommend giving these a try. They are not so costly that you would strangle your kids (or husband lol) for losing them, but at the same time they are not cheapo ones that you would toss out on purpose for a long time!”
ANOTHER LUNCH
“I’ve been trying them out for a few weeks now and I love, love, love them! I know what you are probably thinking, ‘those look like the disposable containers I see at the grocery store.’ Right? You were thinking that, weren’t you? 😉 I confess, when I first saw them I wondered the same thing… let me assure you, the EasyLunchboxes are nothing like the disposable containers you are familiar with. They are very sturdy and not bendy at all and simply a really good product I feel good about endorsing. :)”
ADVENTURES IN BENTOMAKING
“…much sturdier than your regular supermarket containers. I have no qualms about recommending… to moms looking for a good container to pack home lunch in, for younger kids, older kids, or for husbands.”
SUSIE B HOMEMAKER
“I was totally impressed by the Easy Lunchbox system- the containers are durable and hold a lot of food. Many compartment containers I’ve tried in the past weren’t actually deep enough to fit a whole sandwich without squishing it, so I’m pleased to say that EasyLunchboxes easily fits a generous sized sandwich in the big compartment… which means it will also fit a nice salad or leftovers just as easily. On the other hand it’s not oversized either so that portions can still be kept at a healthy size.”
BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT
“Harmony in lunch-packing has been ACHIEVED! ….Best of all? Everything COMPARTMENTALIZED! Just like a Lunchable…only reusable…and with brighter colors…and healthier food…and pretty much … all around awesomeness. I’m trying my best not to sound like an infomercial here, but I seriously want to kiss the feet of the woman who designed these.”
IN A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY
“I am incredibly pleased with my purchase. The containers were designed by a mom for moms, so you know they are smarter than your average lunchbox. I very highly recommend this product and hope you’ll…order a lunch box or two! School will be starting before you know it and what better way to get started than to send your kids to school with eco-friendly, healthy lunches! Just to put it out there..I did not receive any sort of compensation for this review, I am simply a big fan of what I think is a fabulous product and want to pass this along to as many people as possible. When you find a product that rocks, you gotta share the love!”
THE SHOPPING MAMA
“Perfect for older children or adult lunches, the Easy Lunch Boxes really make packing a lunch simple. You don’t have to play seek and find for lids to match several food containers and you don’t waste plastic baggies. An added bonus is that the compartments are built in portion control. I also love that it’s dishwasher safe and comes with 4 food containers so I don’t have to rush to hand wash the lunch box every night.”
LUNCHBOX LIMBO
“At first glance on the website, I was expecting the plastic to be a little on the flimsy side. They remind me of the … cheapy ‘take to a potluck and who cares if it comes back’ containers. But they are not. They are much sturdier than I expected them to be.”
BUSY AT HOME
“Enter the Easy Lunchbox System. I can’t imagine that I will ever pack a lunch another way. It’s THAT good! … I was immediately impressed with the thickness of the plastic food containers. After several purchases of name brand plastic containers that most of us are familiar with, I really appreciated that the Easy Lunchbox Food Containers are so much more durable. Of course, with normal daily use all hard plastics may eventually crack or wear out, but I am confident these containers will outlast the ones I have been purchasing at discount stores.”
BOOBIES, BABIES, & A BLOG
“Finally! An eco-friendly lunch box that doesn’t break the bank! My husband has confiscated mine and uses it for work. I was so impressed with these, that I’m going to purchase one for my little guy when he starts school, and one for road trips! This product easily gets 5 stars from me!
NATURAL MOMMIE
“Now the reason that moms {including me!} are loving this system is because a) it saves you money by making lunches at home for your kids b) saves you time c) is incredibly environmentally friendly – no more baggies, ziplocs, paper bags, or toxic plastic containers and d) gives you complete control over how healthy your children’s diets are – no excuses. Can’t blame the lunch lady for stuffing your kids with high fat & high sodium ‘meals’ and you won’t be sending them on their way with a lunchable that has two days worth of sodium in it.”
FAMILY FRESH MEALS
“These lunchboxes are everything my lunch packing friends promised they would be. Super sturdy, convenient, dishwasher, microwave, freezer & fridge safe. Love that! On top of that they are BPA, PVC & phthalate free. What else could a lunch packing parent ask for? …Thank you Easy Lunchboxes for making a great product.”
NEVER JUST A HOUSEWIFE
“Bento lunches are gaining lots of popularity and it’s easy to see why: they focus on healthier food choices, use reusable containers, incorporate eye-catching designs that appeal to kids, and they make portion control super-simple! EasyLunchBoxes can be your answer to ALL of that! I have priced MANY different bento options and none came anywhere close in price to these. Because of that, I admit, I was a little curious about the quality and safety of the plastic used for the containers. I didn’t need to be at all. ELB uses only FDA-approved, food-safe polypropylene that is microwave/dishwasher safe. It’s also much sturdier than it looks in the site pics. See those clear lids that look similar to the flimsy ones on disposable plasticware? You can’t even really bend them because they are so tough!”
COUPONS ARE GREAT
“Honestly, I didn’t like the Lunch Bag Cooler at first. My girls are so little (they are only 3 and 4) that this bag seemed like something my husband should be taking to work due to the larger size. Then I realized I could stick ice packs, yogurts, and sippy cups right on top of the plastic container. heart Be still my beating heart! heart It is a lunchbox that has thought of everything! There is no sideways sliding of the foods when the lunchbox goes sideways in a backpack, because, well, the Easy Lunchboxes were not designed to go sideways in a backpack. For adults, these containers are perfect for portion control. For a long day at the office you could pack your lunch in one container and your snacks in another and slide them both perfectly in to the cooler bag. You wouldn’t need to snack on office munchies since you would have everything you needed right at your fingertips.”
FREEBIE FAIRY
“Something that sets the plastic food storage containers from EasyLunchBoxes.com apart from other types of plastic storage containers, is that they are extremely easy for children of all ages to open. Everything Kelly said about the food storage container lids was spot-on… my daughter’s food stays exactly were it is supposed to, even applesauce and sauces stay put!”
JABBERING JESSIE
“The lids don’t fit super tight so they are easy for kids to open by themselves and if kept upright in the lunch bag they don’t leak or spillover, Chase and Blake have brought sandwiches and applesauce, veggies and dip, nachos and homemade salsa, and they have always stayed put in the compartments they started in.”
MOMMY MOMENT
“The Easy Lunchbox system is GREAT! I was impressed from the moment I opened the package. The quality of the Easy Lunchbox carrying bag and the containers is superior. I love that the lids actually stay on and do not warp!”
AVERY COOKS
“As a mom I never leave the house without snacks, preferably raw, plant-based, natural, or homemade ones, i.e. cut up fruit and veggies, and this system is a green way to cut down on plastic baggies. Not to mention, it will keep the food from getting squished! Thanks Easy Lunch Boxes”
SHE SCRIBES
“I can’t rave enough about … Easy Lunch Boxes …one of my most favorite products that I have reviewed to date. I’m giving Easy Lunch Boxes a two thumbs up, perfect 10 and five stars…and any other grade that shows how excellent I think this product is.”
LUNCHBOX REVIEWS
“This is our new favorite! Easylunchboxes.com is the current winner in our lunchbox system review.”
MY DOUBLE LIFE
“I would definitely recommend the Easy Lunchbox system to just about anyone, whether it be for use at home, school, picnics, on the road, or at work. In fact, my husband has already inquired if he may use the girls’ lunchboxes this summer before they go back to school! We just might need to get him a set of his own!”
A LITTLE OF THIS, A LITTLE OF THAT
“These containers are not the flimsy disposable plastic containers you see in stores. These are a hard, SAFE!, plastic that is 100% reusable. Making them cost effective and eco-friendly lunch boxes!…I swear to you, these are the best kids lunch boxes since sliced bread.”
HEALING WITH JUICES
Easy Lunch Boxes are easy and fun to use, affordable, convenient—and so much more. I can’t say enough good things about this eco-friendly lunch box system, or the company! And I simply ADORE their passion for the environment and providing us, their valued customers, with safe, affordable, user-friendly products.
DIARY OF A STAY AT HOME MOM
“Ok, so I’m going to be honest here, I expected to get a nice product but what I received was an amazing product!…I was surprised with the quality of these. The containers are amazing…. They are thick and sturdy (even the lids), so I know they can withstand my children.”
PIX 2 BRIX
“There are so many uses for this convenient, new product. Of course, it’s a simple way to pack your child’s lunch, but it is equally useful for college students or adults in the workforce. (The packaging isn’t silly and childlike.) They are great for picnics, field trips, and family outings. The containers hold a lot of food and the coolers are roomy enough for a container, a piece of fruit, a drink, and a couple of small children. “
EXTREME PERSONAL MEASURES
“I received mine and it was like Christmas. I have died and gone to heaven! There is a quality insulated lunch box with 4 containers. I expected Glad type containers. No way. These are heavy duty, nice containers!”
NEVER JUST A HOUSEWIFE
“…If it’s possible, I’m even more impressed! The plastic in the pics looks similar to the somewhat flimsy plastic used in those throwaway plasticware containers but instead it’s some of the most durable plastic I’ve seen in reusuable storage containers! They are perfect in size and my kids absolutely love the colors!”
ADVENTURES OF A GLUTEN FREE MOM
“I cannot even BEGIN to tell you how thrilled I am with this lunchbox system!!…Let me just say this, as I am working on my ‘Spring Cleaning,’ ALL of my former lunchboxes and their “pieces” are going to Goodwill!”
HEALTHY MOM’S KITCHEN
“The lids were easy to get off, as well as put on. This is important, because if your kids get discouraged, they likely won’t eat the lunch.”
A MOM’S RANTINGS
“Now, if you have 3 kids like Kelly does, you’ll appreciate that there are only 6 pieces in your dishwasher every night instead of the 18 different plastic bottoms and lids you’d have to use if you were to pack the same lunches! What a time saver, now that you won’t have to dry and put away all those mismatched food container pieces!…although you can’t tell by looking… these trays are not your standard ‘Wal-mart’ plastic reusable trays. These are very heavy duty, made to handle a ruff and tumble kid (or adult).”
HEALTHY DIET MOM
“Test Results: Easy Lunch Boxes are Great! …three thumbs up from the test panel and a big thumbs up from the clean up committee (also known as Mom). The Easy Lunch Boxes system is simple to use, very efficient, and easy to clean. It’s nice to find products that make sense!”
MAMA JENN
“Now, you may be thinking (as I was) that you could just use another brand of containers sold in stores. Well, let me save you some time and money. Go with the Easy Lunchboxes! They are very sturdy and durable. What I love is that the lids close securely, but are easy enough for my kids to take off without my help! Other containers that I have tried are either too flimsy or the lids are way to tight. (My kids have actually torn lids trying to get them off.) Plus, the Easy Lunchboxes are dishwasher safe and the lids do not warp!”
ABOUT.com
“…Lunchables are so popular. Now imagine if you could send the kids to school with a healthy homemade lunch that was just as fun and attractive for the kids to eat, less expensive for you, and super easy to pack. That’s what I like about EasyLunchboxes.”
BURGHER TOTS
“…Best of all, the kids really like them. When I pack lunch into these boxes, the kids often want to eat it by 10:30 instead of waiting until lunch time. Apparently, lunch in a cool box with a colored lid is so enticing, they can’t wait!”
MY FOUR MONKEYS
“EasyLunchboxes.com watch out, because you have a new biggest fan!! To say that this lunch bag and containers has made my life easier is an understatement. The convenience can’t be beat… it’s super easy to fill the containers the night before with leftovers.”
