Pack lunchbox items in reusable food containers, such as the ones you get from the bulk bins at grocery stores, and wash them out each time. Saves $ on sandwich bags and the throwaway Tupperware.
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Just remember to only microwave in microwave-safe dishes.
Posted by: | 10 January 2006 at 01:50 AM
Oatmeal containers, the 35 oz Coffeemate conatiners, big coffee tins etc, are also good for "toy chests"
Posted by: pix | 09 February 2006 at 05:35 AM