My oldest kid likes packed lunch for school. We did a combo of a bentgo box (which I didn’t like) and a stainless steel thermos for hot stuff. She prefers hot lunch from home. They do not have access to a microwave (she’s in 2nd grade this year). How do you pack your bento box/bag for hot and cold items? I was thinking about two small stainless steel bento boxes and an insulated sleeve to put the hot bento box inside, then both the sleeved box and cold stainless steel box inside an insulated lunch bag. I want to avoid packing two lunch bag. Has anyone had any luck packing both hot and cold items in the same lunch bag?

Just curious if anyone knows! I’d love for the exterior to be stainless steel for extra durability!

I think it turned out ok but I feel like it needs more. I didn't have any lettuce or tomato to add, which I would have liked. I'm impressed with the rice though, I have such a bad track record with long grain rice that I wasn't confident it would turn out right!

Came with my order and wont be using it. To be used before August 31. Enjoy :)

Barbeque beans (I finally got the octo sausages to spread out! I had to switch brands), rice with a teensy bit of tumeric, candied carrots, starburst and a baby bell cheese. I'm not a huge fan of fruit so it's been tricky to figure out how I can switch up the side dishes. I think that in hindsight I should have made more carrots and put in less starburst, as well as adding maybe one more side. You live and you learn!

this is my last week of practice bentos cause i start classes bext week!! im actually on campus today to so exciting. today we got

chicken+veggie gyoza spinach salad tamagoyaki but with an unlaveled spice from my moms spuce cabnet

Go easy!

We’ve used Yumbox in the past, I took meticulous care of them, and they still got moldy and cracked.

My kids are ages 7 and 9 now, and what I’m currently using is just a Pottery Barn lunch box and I throw stuff in there loose, like a sandwich wrapped in foil, a ziplock baggie of goldfish… it’s chaos lol

I’ve looked at Planetbox, which seemed cool, but I don’t think it’ll fit in my kids PB lunchbox. Can anyone who uses Planetbox please tell me what kind of lunchbox you put them in?

Then I looked at Omie and Bentgo.

Omie looks a little to kiddie for my kids now, and I’m afraid of mold growing in the spaces and getting flashbacks of the Yumbox lol

The kids Bentgo looks ok-ish, the stainless steel one with the plastic lid looks nice.

Does anyone have any opinions or suggestions??

I'm having a real issue finding things I can put in my bento. Working in Texas where the heat outside has been 100+ but feels even hotter and the warehouse doesn't get much cooler than outside. Not able to eat my food until 5-7 hours later. I do have a few ice packs but they get maybe 3 hours before they tap out. Constantly dry sandwiches have worked starts smelling or tasting sour by the time I get to it. I did try a cold pasta and the smell it left in my bag is just unholy.

Does anyone have my recommendations for stuff for a bento box for college lunches where I will not be able to keep the stuff cold and will be good at room temp while also being cheap and healthy.

My brother mentioned wanting to take some sushi with him on a long road trip. So, i was thinking why not make a bento box for him. I don't really know what to put in it besides the sushi and rice. Any suggestions are appreciated!

Hello! Trying to get more creative with lunch and wondering what you guys like. What are your favorites or things you eat on the regular?

I made this bento for a picnic date! Only posting the one I made for him because mine isn't as colorful 😅 it's stir fry veggies w sausage, kimchi onigiri, cantaloupe, strawberry, and his favorite candy vanilla Tootsie rolls. I cut the carrots into heart shapes and the strawberry is a rose 🥺

I took the advice of some of the commenters and did my best to add a little more variety to the color pallet. Unfortunately I for the octo sausages I tried both frying and boiling them and neither worked so I think it has to do with the brand/type of sausage I bought. Hopefully next time I can get the legs to splay out!