{"id":4258,"date":"2015-07-31T08:00:35","date_gmt":"2015-07-31T14:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=4258"},"modified":"2025-12-09T10:44:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T17:44:22","slug":"lunch-box-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/lunch-box-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"Lunch Box Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>School&#8217;s just around the corner, and it&#8217;s time, once again, to gather the gear your child(ren) will need for a fun and productive year. But we&#8217;re not here to talk paper, pencils and protractors. Today, we&#8217;re focusing exclusively on one of the season&#8217;s hottest educational accessories, arguably second only to the backpack: the lunch box.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Food for thought<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a day that&#8217;s typically filled with rules, schedules and a whole lot of structure, lunchtime gives kids a chance to relax, refuel and reconnect with their friends. And lunch boxes give them an opportunity to express their creativity and individuality.<\/p>\n<p>Here, we\u2019ve identified some fun and functional bags and boxes for your star student, designed to take the cafeteria by storm!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Picks for preschool- and elementary-aged kids:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lunchboxes.com\/Build-A-Lunch-Box-Kit-p\/box 20013.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Build A Lunch Box Kit<\/a>. A classic metal lunch box and reusable sticker book. Imagine the possibilities!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.personalizationmall.com\/Personalized-Sports-Lunch-Bag-Baseball-Soccer-Football-Basketball-p15698.prod?sdest=prodcat&amp;sdestid=141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ready, Set, Score Personalized Lunch Bag<\/a>. This insulated lunch cooler is customized for your mini MVP!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.personalizationmall.com\/Personalized-Girls-Lunch-Tote-Animal-Print-p15700.prod?sdest=prodcat&amp;sdestid=141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animal Print Personalized Lunch Tote<\/a>. She&#8217;ll go wild for this animal-inspired tote that bears her name!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.potterybarnkids.com\/products\/superman-classic-lunch-bag\/?pkey=cshop-all-lunch-bags&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Superman\u2122 Classic Lunch Box<\/a>. It&#8217;s a bird. It&#8217;s a plane\u2026 It&#8217;s a lunchtime tribute to your kid&#8217;s favorite super hero.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> Picks for middle and high school-aged students:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Aquarius-Boombox-Tin-Lunch-Box\/dp\/B008GQ1PTA\/ref=pd_sim_21_1?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=1EHQNXRC8TSJT0SF2S3E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aquarius Boombox Tin Lunch Box<\/a>. This retro lunchbox-disguised-as-a-boombox will hit the right note with your mini musician. <em>(This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Aquarius-Fender-Amp-Embossed-Lunch\/dp\/B00CES0TWK\/ref=comopi-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender Amp Tin Lunch Box<\/a> will also strike a chord!)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The \u201cBrown\u201d Bag. Perfect for budding environmentalists who appreciate the style and simplicity of the classic brown lunch bag.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.llbean.com\/llb\/shop\/70685?feat=Lunch%20Boxes-SR0&amp;page=flip-top-lunch-box-print\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flip-top Lunch Box<\/a>. Available in a variety of prints, this box boasts a generous center compartment and convenient storage lid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lunchboxes.com\/Gourmet-Getaway-Insulated-Lunch-Bag-p\/blt-ny lb31-blk.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gourmet Getaway Insulated Lunch Bag<\/a>. A neoprene bag with a lightweight design that won&#8217;t add backpack bulk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wondering what to pack in your child\u2019s new lunch box?<em> Check out these inspired <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/back-to-school-lunch-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">back-to-school lunch ideas<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>School&#8217;s just around the corner, and it&#8217;s time, once again, to gather the gear your child(ren) will need for a fun and productive year. But we&#8217;re not here to talk paper, pencils and protractors. Today, we&#8217;re focusing exclusively on one of the season&#8217;s hottest educational accessories, arguably second only to the backpack: the lunch box. 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