Back to School Shopping Guide: Rubbermaid - LunchBlox Sandwich Kit Review

Every year at "Back to School" time, we always replenish our lunch dishes, bags, etc.  This year, I had a little help from Rubbermaid!  We were given the Rubbermaid LunchBlox Sandwich Kit to review and I just love it!  It comes with a sandwich container and three smaller containers that you can put condiments, other sandwich fixings in, or even some snacks - like carrots, or apple slices.  It is so cute and compact!  It also comes with an ice pack that fits perfectly between the containers - ensuring that your lunch stays fresh!  Travis and Bella have both already called dibs on this great set!  I guess I will be purchasing another one!

Product Description:

Rubbermaid LunchBlox™ makes packing lunch easier than ever. These modular containers snap together in multiple configurations to efficiently use the space in your lunch box or bag. Containers are perfectly portioned for your favorite lunch foods with handy measurements on the sides of each container. Your lunch stays chilled with snap in Blue Ice™. Individual containers are sold separately from kits so you can configure a different way everyday.

• Containers stack compactly to stay organized
• Blue Ice™ keeps your lunch cool on the go
• Secure lid seal
• BPA-free
• Microwave, Dishwasher, and Freezer Safe
• Sandwich container holds regular and specialty bread
• Sandwich Kit includes 2 Snack Containers, 1 Side Container, 1 Sandwich Container and 1 Medium Blue Ice

BUY IT:

The LunchBlox Sandwich Kit is currently available for purchase at Rubbermaid.com, Target, Kmart, Kroger, Safeway, Bi-Lo, Winn-Dixie, HEB, other grocery stores and select Wal-Mart stores.  The suggested retail price is $12.99! 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it  on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally  and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. 

Winners!

Congratulations to the following winners:

Yo Gabba Gabba Live!  There's a Party in My City DVD: #108 Dario M.
Gogo's Crazy Bones Nintendo DS Game and Prize Pack: #143 Michelle C.
Fireman Sam: Rescue on the Water DVD: #1 Katie K. 
Shaun the Sheep: Shear Madness DVD: #34 Renee R.
Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler: #27 Kate F.
 
I have emailed the winners and you have 48 hours to respond before I pick a new winner! Thanks to all who entered!

Rubbermaid: Hidden Recycler Review and Giveaway! - CLOSED!

I really try to recycle as much as I can.  I know that there is always room for improvement though!  With Earth Day fast approaching, we are reminded about our Earth's valuable resources and that our landfills are a big problem.  My family has a small recycling bin that was given to us by the city.  The recycling truck only comes once every two weeks, so my recycling bin is always overflowing!  Our recycling bin is located on the back porch, which I don't like, since it's inconvenient to take out every piece of recyclable trash.  I really don't like the alternative though, of leaving the stinky bin indoors.  Rubbermaid has recently come out with a really great product, which I am excited to tell you all about - the Hidden Recycler!

Rubbermaid's Hidden Recycler is a great product!  After receiving it, I installed it on the cabinet under my kitchen sink in a cinch!  Now instead of running outside every time I have a recyclable item or cluttering up my counters, I can just throw it in my Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler and when it gets full I can easily take the entire contents outside to my recycling bin.  I also LOVE that the Hidden Recycler is machine washable!  We all know how smelly trash cans can get!  The Hidden Recycler is large enough to hold gallon milk jugs!  We recycle a ton of milk jugs, so this is especially helpful for me.

More about Rubbermaid's Hidden Recycler:

• Easy attachment to a cabinet door with hooks included with the product or screws 
• A convenient handle allows the bag to easily be transported to wherever your recycling is stored for pick-up or transport 
• A 5 gallon bag that holds up to 36 12-ounce cans and can fit a milk jug 
• The bag has a leak-proof liner and is machine washable to make it easy to clean after any unexpected spills 
• The bag is soft-sided allowing for flexibility inside any cabinet 
• The bag and all packaging is made from recyclable material, and the product is recyclable

BUY IT:

You can purchase the Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler online here for only $17.59!

WIN IT:

Thanks to Rubbermaid, one lucky Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy reader will win a Hidden Recycler of their own!  Click "Read more" and follow the Rafflecopter directions to enter.

Disclosure: I received the products mentioned above for this review. No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours.

Rubbermaid and Mandala Winners!

Congratulations to the following winners:

Rubbermaid Glass Containers: #43 Social Worky Family Girl
2 in 1 Mandala Designer Classic: #125 Beauty to Love

I have emailed the winners and you have 48 hours to respond before I pick a new winner! Thanks to all who entered!

Rubbermaid: Glass Food Storage Containers with Easy Find Lids Review and Giveaway! - CLOSED!

We seem to always have left overs at our house. Therefore we are always in need of food storage containers. I have found some great food storage containers made by Rubbermaid! The glass food storage containers with easy find lids are so great! I have the plastic food storage containers with easy find lids too and have always loved them but I'm really excited about the glass ones because you can stick them back in the oven up to 425 degrees! (The lids are not oven safe.) This saves another dish for me to wash! I just love the versatility of these containers! They are so easy to stack in my cabinets because the lids snap to the bottom of the container and to each other to make finding the right lid quick and easy.


More from Rubbermaid:

Now, you can enjoy the organization benefits of the Easy Find Lids system with the versatility of glass. Like other Easy Find Lids products, Rubbermaid Glass containers have lids and bases that neatly nest for compact storage. Lids snap to bases and other lids to make finding the right lid a breeze. Glass bases are designed to stack neatly, which saves space and prevents them from getting stuck together. Rubbermaid glass containers are also ideal for reheating foods in the microwave and the glass bases are oven safe up to 425°F. Plus, a built-in gasket creates a leak-proof seal.

The only glass food storage that stays organized with Easy Find Lids

• Sleek, crystal clear, tempered glass is safe for microwave and oven use and looks great on the table
• Features the Easy Find Lids organization system - lids snap to the bottom of the container and to each other to make finding the right lid quick and easy
• Bases and lids neatly nest inside each other for compact organization in your cabinets
• A built-in gasket creates a leak proof seal to keep foods fresher, longer
• Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, and Freezer safe
• Bases and Lids are BPA FREE

BUY IT:

You can purchase Rubbermaid's Glass Food Storage Containers with Easy Find Lids online here or at Walmart, Target and other grocery stores.

**You can print a coupon for $1.50 off Rubbermaid's Glass Food Storage Containers with Easy Find Lids here.

WIN IT:

Thanks to Rubbermaid, one lucky Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy reader will win an 8 piece set of Glass Food Storage Containers with Easy Find Lids, a retail value of $25.99! (US and Canada Residents Only)

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Disclosure: I received the products mentioned above for this review. No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours. Because I do not directly ship most giveaways from my home, I cannot be held liable for lost or not received products.