20Aug 2012

Back To School Event: ReUseIt Stainless Steel Food Container {review & giveaway}

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Next up in our Back to School Event, something for your lunch box!

We pack many lunches during the school but try to stray away from disposable food containers.  In order to reduce waste and lessen our carbon footprint, our family has chosen to use reusable lunch products.   Reusable containers not only keep plastic out of our landfills, but are also easier on our budget!

ReUseIt.com has a wide variety of products to help families lead a waste-free lifestyle, including reusable bags and bottles.  Among those, reusable lunch containers!  According to the ReUseIt website, “In 2009, the United States generated 13 million tons of plastics waste from containers and packaging….only 7 percent was recovered for recycling“.  Those numbers are astonishing!

We recently had the opportunity to try the LunchBots 16 oz. Insulated Stainless Steel Food Container.   This BPA free, diswasher safe, Stainless Steel Food Container is perfect for the kids lunchbox!  The insulated container is made with food grade stainless steel and is a safe alternative to plastic and glass. The wider mouth enables you to eat from it like a bowl and it keeps foods hot or cold for several hours.  The screw on lid is air and water tight preventing leaks in your lunchbox.

The handy arrows on the container help you to know that it is closed properly to prevent leaks.  We have used it several times and have not had any leaks!  The wider mouth makes it very easy to clean, a huge plus. I was quite surprised at how much this container could hold.  This picture shows a full can of chili with room for more!

It’s small enough to fit in your lunch box with your other items, but large enough to hold enough yummy soup, stew, etc. to keep your belly satisfied until dinner!  I love knowing that each time the kids or my husband use this durable container, we are keeping disposable containers out of the landfill for years to come!

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The LunchBots 16 oz Insulated Stainless Steel Food Container is available on the ReUseIt website for $24.95.

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One lucky Kate n’ Kaboodle reader is going to win the LunchBots 16 oz. Insulated Stainless Steel Food Container!

Make sure you check out all the giveaways in our Back to School Event!

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*I received the above mentioned product free of charge to facilitate my review, however all opinions are my own.

Posted in: Back to School Event, Giveaways, Green, Household, Reviews

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111 Thoughts on “Back To School Event: ReUseIt Stainless Steel Food Container {review & giveaway}”

  1. Melanie Schemanski on August 20, 2012 at 3:56 pm said:

    Stackable utensil set

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  2. Kim Getchell on August 20, 2012 at 3:57 pm said:

    I love the stackable silveware. Those would be great for my daughters’ lunch and snack.

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  3. Sherry Lebow on August 20, 2012 at 3:57 pm said:

    ECOlunchbox Stainless Steel Food Container, Oval, 2 Piece Set

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  4. Christina Hitchcock on August 20, 2012 at 4:00 pm said:

    I like the reusable sandwich and snack bags

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  5. marcia g on August 20, 2012 at 4:12 pm said:

    i think its really neat .. and reminds of something we had when i was kid

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  6. Lacey Crochet on August 20, 2012 at 4:27 pm said:

    I shop from reuseit.com all the time. I LOVE their grocery cart bags that fit on the grocery cart. Also I love their mesh fruit bags for shopping at grocery or farmers market – ends need for plastic bags!

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  7. Bonnie Cantrell on August 20, 2012 at 5:27 pm said:

    I love the Rocker Insulated Lunch Bag, by Four Peas.

    Actually I love a lot of things at this site!

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  8. jennifer h on August 20, 2012 at 5:30 pm said:

    I love that it will keep foods hot or cold for hours!

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  9. Christine Driscoll on August 20, 2012 at 5:30 pm said:

    Stainless Steel Food Container

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  10. Cherilyn on August 20, 2012 at 5:54 pm said:

    I love the Sigg water bottles!

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  11. Karen Hand on August 20, 2012 at 7:12 pm said:

    I really like the Thermos King 16 oz Stainless Steel Food Jar with Spoon. This would be perfect for my son-in-law when he takes his lunches to work.

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  12. Melanie H. on August 20, 2012 at 7:50 pm said:

    I really like their selection of Kids Reusable Water Bottles

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  13. Karen on August 20, 2012 at 7:50 pm said:

    I would like to try the Wrap-N-Mat Regular, Set of 3, Red Check.
    Thanks, Karen
    lemontart5kb at gmail dot com

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  14. Kathy S on August 20, 2012 at 8:04 pm said:

    I love the Reisenthel Market Baskets

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  15. jeanette sheets on August 20, 2012 at 8:14 pm said:

    yound adult reusable water bottles

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  17. jeri on August 20, 2012 at 8:25 pm said:

    the lunch bags

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  18. Melissa Stoneback-Tuttle on August 20, 2012 at 8:55 pm said:

    SIGG 0.6L Young Adult Reusable Water Bottle

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  19. joannie sparks on August 21, 2012 at 2:17 am said:

    I really like the stainless steel lunch containers cause i use to buy so many different ones for my grandaughters lunch and her food was always cold. If they keep her food Hot i will Love them cause this is what i have been looking for. Something not to big but mouth wide enough for her to eat out of. Thanks Joannies

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  20. Karen on August 21, 2012 at 4:52 am said:

    The fit &fresh smart portion value food containers pack of 4

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  21. Julie R on August 21, 2012 at 8:31 am said:

    The lunch bags are really cute.

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  22. cw on August 21, 2012 at 4:39 pm said:

    I love the laptop lunch box

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  23. Jessica O on August 21, 2012 at 6:28 pm said:

    I love the Klean Kanteens!

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  26. tess on August 22, 2012 at 1:44 pm said:

    my kids would love the ..light my fir spork
    tcogbill at live dot com

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  27. Lauren U on August 22, 2012 at 1:55 pm said:

    I like the Glass Water Bottle, 22 oz, with Silicone Sleeve by Lifefactory, Red

    lauren.uda(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. Chrissy Nestor on August 22, 2012 at 8:24 pm said:

    I like the Box Appetit Lunch Box by Black + Blum, Red & Black

    chrissylea1979 (at)gmail(dot) com

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  29. Shannon on August 23, 2012 at 10:58 am said:

    The water bottles!

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  30. Kylie C on August 23, 2012 at 4:40 pm said:

    I love the Kinderville Silicone Popsicle Molds, Set of 4!

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  31. Karen Lynch on August 24, 2012 at 11:48 am said:

    Produce bags so I can stop using the bags at the store.

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  32. gala on August 24, 2012 at 12:23 pm said:

    Fit & Fresh Insulated Lunch Kits

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  33. Ericka on August 24, 2012 at 12:40 pm said:

    CamelBak Podium Chill, 21 oz Insulated Reusable Water Bottle

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  34. Christy Anderson on August 24, 2012 at 8:38 pm said:

    I would like to have the Bento Boxes.

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  36. Christianna Streeter on August 25, 2012 at 8:34 pm said:

    Aladdin Collapsible Salad Set

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  37. mary on August 25, 2012 at 8:36 pm said:

    I like the wrap it mats

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  38. Whitney L. on August 25, 2012 at 8:41 pm said:

    I like the Klean Kanteen Insulated Wide 20 oz Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottle!

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  39. melissa on August 25, 2012 at 8:48 pm said:

    l like the reusable bags but I love the lunch warmer the best. I have been looking for something like this.

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  40. Alexis M on August 25, 2012 at 9:03 pm said:

    I really like the Waste Not snack bags.

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  41. Kristin Bogle on August 25, 2012 at 10:14 pm said:

    I want the Wrap N Mat’s!

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  42. Chelsea on August 25, 2012 at 11:12 pm said:

    I love the WasteNot Saks Snack Bag

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  43. K.Pugh on August 26, 2012 at 5:22 am said:

    I like the Wrap-N-Mats.
    Thanks for the chance.

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  44. Leah DeLuzio on August 26, 2012 at 5:35 pm said:

    I liked the Klean Kanteens and the reusable water bottles!

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  45. Katharine D on August 27, 2012 at 10:43 am said:

    I love the Reisenthel EasyBags

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  46. Tamra H on August 27, 2012 at 8:01 pm said:

    Really like the Set of 3 BlueAvocado (re)zip Snack bags

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  47. dario on August 28, 2012 at 12:31 pm said:

    I love the LunchBots Rounds, Watertight Stainless Steel Food Containers, Nesting Set of 2

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  48. Tessa on August 29, 2012 at 6:40 am said:

    I would like to try the reusable sandwich and snack bags

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  49. Erika P. on August 29, 2012 at 7:37 pm said:

    The Bamboo Cork Coffee Cuff.

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  50. Tamar on August 29, 2012 at 8:13 pm said:

    ChicoBag rePETe Adjustable Sandwich & Snack Bags, 3 Pack look very smart

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  51. katfam on August 31, 2012 at 5:47 am said:

    I am very curious about the straws. We go through a lot of them, and I wonder how well those wash out.

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  52. Amber Dominguez on August 31, 2012 at 11:49 am said:

    i like the stainless steel lunchbots

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  53. Emilie on August 31, 2012 at 5:26 pm said:

    Love the reusable sandwich bags!

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  54. Marti Parks on September 1, 2012 at 5:24 am said:

    I like the BLue Q Large Stand u Shopping tote.

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  55. Angela H on September 1, 2012 at 7:42 am said:

    I love the Glass Water Bottle, 22 oz, with Silicone Sleeve in Spring Green.

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  56. Stephanie Belmarez on September 1, 2012 at 8:07 am said:

    Fred and Friends Stackable Silicone Utensil Set…too cute!

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  57. Debbie R on September 1, 2012 at 8:21 am said:

    So many great products it’s hard to choose just one I would say the Reisenthel Market Basket

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  58. Lorayne Gothard on September 1, 2012 at 8:58 am said:

    I like the Collapsible Produce Keepers

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  59. sonika verma on September 1, 2012 at 10:16 am said:

    I love the Kids Reusable Water Bottles

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  60. Ann on September 1, 2012 at 12:32 pm said:

    I love the Rocker Insulated Lunch Bag, by Four Peas.

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  61. Alicia on September 1, 2012 at 12:53 pm said:

    Blue Q Large Stand-Up Shopping Tote
    Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

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  62. Paula Tavernie on September 1, 2012 at 1:13 pm said:

    I like The Reuseable Lunch bags!
    ptavernie at yahoo dot com

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  63. Beth S. on September 1, 2012 at 1:39 pm said:

    I love the To-Go Ware RePEaT Bamboo Utensil Set with Recycled PET Carrycase, hijiki cover.

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  64. shelby brigham on September 1, 2012 at 3:18 pm said:

    stackable utensil set

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  65. Tara Liebing on September 1, 2012 at 5:29 pm said:

    I want to try the ChicoBag rePETe Adjustable Sandwich & Snack Bags, 3 Pack

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  66. Sonya on September 1, 2012 at 10:39 pm said:

    I love the Reisenthel Market Basket, Insulated, Black!

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  67. Misty Smith on September 2, 2012 at 12:32 pm said:

    I like the stainless steel compost pail.

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  68. Valerie Taylor Mabrey on September 2, 2012 at 1:28 pm said:

    I like the Kids Konserve Stainless Steel Food Container, Nesting Set of 3

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  69. Teresa Thompson on September 2, 2012 at 2:08 pm said:

    Kids Konserve Stainless Steel Food Container, Nesting Set of 3

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  70. natalia ryjova on September 2, 2012 at 3:51 pm said:

    I like the bento boexes

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  71. Amber Porter on September 2, 2012 at 6:14 pm said:

    I love the market baskets.

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  72. Hoa Le on September 2, 2012 at 6:47 pm said:

    I also like the To-Go Ware Lunch Kit, Stainless Steel Carrier with Bamboo Utensil Set.

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  73. Carolyn Daley on September 2, 2012 at 6:55 pm said:

    I like the Fit & Fresh Smart Portion Value Food Containers

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  74. sarah keel on September 2, 2012 at 7:44 pm said:

    set of 5 bloom pouch shopping bags

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  75. Candis Binkley on September 2, 2012 at 8:15 pm said:

    Orka by Mastrad Popsicle Molds, Set of 4

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  76. Storm, the Psychotic Housewife on September 2, 2012 at 8:19 pm said:

    I love the Aladdin 12 oz Insulated To-Go Food Container.

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  77. Noreen on September 2, 2012 at 8:47 pm said:

    Sigh waterbottle

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  78. Ella Bryant on September 2, 2012 at 10:49 pm said:

    I like the vegetable keep sacs.

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  79. Sarah on September 3, 2012 at 5:49 am said:

    I like the Stainless Steel Compost Pail with 2 Charcoal Filters, 1 Gallon

    item #: RSV-02-1GL

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  80. cassandra (rab pom) on September 3, 2012 at 7:41 am said:

    I really like the bobble bottle in magenta!

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  81. Brad Merrell on September 3, 2012 at 7:50 am said:

    The Double Walled Glass Water Bottle with Tea Filter

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  82. Angela Garland on September 3, 2012 at 8:03 am said:

    Stackable Utensil Set

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  83. Barbara Corella on September 3, 2012 at 8:04 am said:

    I love the sandwich bags

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  84. SHEILA tf on September 3, 2012 at 10:21 am said:

    love their Orka by Mastrad Vegetable Keep Sacks

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  85. Jennifer Peaslee on September 3, 2012 at 10:50 am said:

    The Sigg water bottles are cool!

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  86. Elisabeth Wellington on September 3, 2012 at 10:55 am said:

    lunchskins sandwich bags

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  87. Tami Valentine on September 3, 2012 at 10:55 am said:

    The LunchSkins Sandwich Bags are really neat and oh so cute!

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  88. Maria Oller on September 3, 2012 at 10:56 am said:

    I love the ECOlunchbox Stainless Steel Food Container, Oval, 2 Piece Set, looks wonderful.

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  89. Jeanie Stave on September 3, 2012 at 10:57 am said:

    I am loving the Skoy ‘paper’ towels!

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  90. Lily Curry on September 3, 2012 at 11:00 am said:

    skoy paper towel replacement

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  91. Sherry B on September 3, 2012 at 11:01 am said:

    Thermos King 16 oz Stainless Steel Food Jar with Spoon

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  92. Darlene Hargrove on September 3, 2012 at 11:03 am said:

    I love the to-go insulated food containers.

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  93. Pam H on September 3, 2012 at 11:25 am said:

    Laptop Lunch Inner Food Containers, Bento Box

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  95. Bonnie on September 3, 2012 at 11:54 am said:

    LunchBots Stainless Steel Food Container, Eco (large)

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  96. Heather M on September 3, 2012 at 12:06 pm said:

    Lunchskins sandwich bags!

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  97. Jenny on September 3, 2012 at 12:12 pm said:

    I love the reusable sandwhich bags.

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  98. jules mcnubbin on September 3, 2012 at 12:32 pm said:

    love the To-Go Ware 3-Tier Stainless Steel Food Carrier

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  99. ronda peyton on September 3, 2012 at 1:14 pm said:

    i love the BlueAvocado (re)zip, Lunch

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  100. kelley c on September 3, 2012 at 1:57 pm said:

    i like the reusable snack bags

    kelleyc76(at)live(dot)com

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  101. branden on September 3, 2012 at 2:34 pm said:

    I want it

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  102. Melanie Morin on September 3, 2012 at 2:38 pm said:

    Aladdin 12 oz Insulated To-Go Food Container

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  103. Morgan on September 3, 2012 at 5:06 pm said:

    I like the 3 tier stainless food containers

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  104. Caitlin McClure on September 3, 2012 at 5:13 pm said:

    Love the Built Insulated Kids Lunch Bags, Small

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  105. Melanie Montgomery on September 3, 2012 at 5:15 pm said:

    I LIKE THE WRAP N MATS

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  106. Kathy Pease on September 3, 2012 at 5:50 pm said:

    i like the Stoneware Grease Keeper with Stainless Steel Mesh Strainer, 6 Cup Capacity, White

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  107. Resham on September 3, 2012 at 5:50 pm said:

    I like the Rocker Insulated Lunch Bag.

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  108. Breanne on September 3, 2012 at 6:22 pm said:

    I like the Full Circle Come Clean Natural Cleaning Set

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  109. meme on September 3, 2012 at 8:30 pm said:

    the stackable silverware

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  110. Amanda S. on September 3, 2012 at 8:40 pm said:

    I like the Arctic Zone Insulated Lunch Bag for Goodbyn Bynto, Blue Pattern

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  111. R. Davisson on September 3, 2012 at 8:59 pm said:

    I love the Sigg water bottles, they would be so useful!

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