Here are ones that I use. This will be out third year and they're still in perfect shape. I like Sistema, but I have Crofton too and both work well.
Divided I use this one for cheese and crackers or nuts and dried fruit. I don't know if the covered compartment can hold dip without leaking, but it keeps solid stuff separate.
Medium sized This one is perfect for grapes or other fruit. I have smaller ones that are the perfect size for a granola bar/cereal bar and goldfish, pretzels, etc. but I can't find it on Amazon.
No leak drink bottle This is the only truly leak-proof bottle I've ever found. I put water or juice in it and it's really easy to clean.
As a former school lunch aide please do not send single use water bottles. It is a waste of time and money and horrible for the environment. They take one sip, if that, and throw the whole thing away. And if you want your K-4 school child to have a drink with lunch, send it separately in their lunch. They do not bring their water bottles with them from class. USE REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES!!!!!!
Post by bugmeetsworld on Aug 29, 2019 17:24:44 GMT -5
We use these reusable sandwich and snack bags from Grove Collaborative. We put them on the top shelf of the dishwasher when they need to be cleaned and they’ve held up great.
ETA: If you’re not a member of Grove Collaborative, this link will give you a free 5-piece gift set with your first order. (I’ll get a $10 credit too.)
Do you sew? I've made my own bags with fabric on the outside and food safe/grade nylon in the inside. I wouldn't put wet snacks in it but it keeps fruit, sandwiches, dry snacks etc I've also used waterproof (think diaper covers) for the outside too - especially for wet bags for clothing. But anything with food is lined with cotton or the food safe nylon.
I've experimented with different closures - snaps, velcro, zipper. Zipper keeps it fresher, snaps are quickest. Snap bags are just for dry snacks.
I haven't made any in about four years, and I was commenting when kids go back to school next week I'm going to make more.
Here are ones that I use. This will be out third year and they're still in perfect shape. I like Sistema, but I have Crofton too and both work well.
Divided I use this one for cheese and crackers or nuts and dried fruit. I don't know if the covered compartment can hold dip without leaking, but it keeps solid stuff separate.
Medium sized This one is perfect for grapes or other fruit. I have smaller ones that are the perfect size for a granola bar/cereal bar and goldfish, pretzels, etc. but I can't find it on Amazon.
No leak drink bottle This is the only truly leak-proof bottle I've ever found. I put water or juice in it and it's really easy to clean.
As a former school lunch aide please do not send single use water bottles. It is a waste of time and money and horrible for the environment. They take one sip, if that, and throw the whole thing away. And if you want your K-4 school child to have a drink with lunch, send it separately in their lunch. They do not bring their water bottles with them from class. USE REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES!!!!!!
My son needs to dip his chicken nuggets in marinara sauce. We’ve been using the divided one you posted for at least 3 years, maybe longer? The dip/sauce part is stained red now but he’s never had a sauce leak.
Here are ones that I use. This will be out third year and they're still in perfect shape. I like Sistema, but I have Crofton too and both work well.
Divided I use this one for cheese and crackers or nuts and dried fruit. I don't know if the covered compartment can hold dip without leaking, but it keeps solid stuff separate.
Medium sized This one is perfect for grapes or other fruit. I have smaller ones that are the perfect size for a granola bar/cereal bar and goldfish, pretzels, etc. but I can't find it on Amazon.
No leak drink bottle This is the only truly leak-proof bottle I've ever found. I put water or juice in it and it's really easy to clean.
As a former school lunch aide please do not send single use water bottles. It is a waste of time and money and horrible for the environment. They take one sip, if that, and throw the whole thing away. And if you want your K-4 school child to have a drink with lunch, send it separately in their lunch. They do not bring their water bottles with them from class. USE REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES!!!!!!
My son needs to dip his chicken nuggets in marinara sauce. We’ve been using the divided one you posted for at least 3 years, maybe longer? The dip/sauce part is stained red now but he’s never had a sauce leak.
That's great! My son is not a dip person - not even ketchup on fries, so we've never tested it.