Packing lunches is one of my morning tasks. I pack in the morning because I like everything to be freshly placed in the kids’ lunchboxes the same day. Also, I just do not really want to do it the night before. By the end of the day, I’m done. But I find a certain pleasure getting up a bit earlier than the kids (okay, not that much pleasure since I am not really a morning person…) and packing them each a lunch. So, since I’m the official lunch-packer I am always looking for useful and reusable products to pack the food inside.
While out shopping one day I came across Russbe reusable “baggies”. The packs I purchased contained two sandwich size bags and two snack size bags. And they are resealable just like the “baggies” we throw out. However, you can put them in the dishwasher and use them over and over again! I feel SO much better about having something to pack things in that do not get tossed in the trash! Honestly, I was kind of bad about it last year. The snack size is great for a serving of pretzels or even cut-up fruit or a couple of cookies. The sandwich size can hold a regular square sandwich or a half a hoagie style.
They also come in such cute styles! See?
What I think I like about them most though, is this:
Each RUSSBE bag has the potential to keep hundreds of disposable bags out of our oceans, cities and landfills while keeping chips, cookies and sandwiches fresh and ready to enjoy!
And okay, this too:
They are also BPA, PVC, latex and phthalates free, making them a safe option for your family.
These bags would also be great for putting in a little “wet wipe” in your kids lunches or even throwing in a diaper bag with some wipes, if need be. They definitely have many uses!
For now, I simply use them in both the boy’s lunches – and LOOK! Name labels fit perfectly on the front. 🙂
I am giving away one set of Russbe reusable baggies! Enter to win below and start using less of those other bags that junk up the earth!
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Don’t want to wait? Buy your set of Russbe bags now! 🙂
*I received one set of Russbe sample bags, after purchasing my own. All opinions are my own.
Dr. G says
My 5th grader packs everyones’ lunches and he is after me about the waste of ziploc bags. This is a GREAT solution, thank you!
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tracy says
I LOVE THESE! Pick me pick me!
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Sidnie says
I pack lunches twice a week.
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Jennifer says
These are cute. I have tons of reusable little boxes, but nothing that works the same as a sandwich bag. These would be great to add to my “collection”.
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Lady Jennie says
They’re cute too! Economical and you send your kids to school in style.
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Laura says
These are AWESOME! I totally want some. I don’t have to pack lunch for kids, but I *technically* should be packing my lunch daily.
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Angela says
Where do you buy these? I think they are a great idea.
Elaine says
Angela, I got mine at T.J. Maxx, originally.
Keely says
Ooh, just knowing these exist makes me happy. I pack more snacks than anything and MAN, the waste.
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Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says
Every single day I pack lunch! And, we use as much reusable stuff as we can.
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Sarah M says
I love this idea! I pack my own lunch every day and throw out baggies every day. This would be awesome
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erin margolin says
I NEED THESE IN MY LIFE! Love being green/earth friendly!
xoxoxo
Paige says
I pack lunch in the morning too. I have a couple of different brands of reusable snack bags but they aren’t dishwasher safe. I’d love to try these!
Tonya says
I love these, I need these, I want these! I had two. TWO! And they are both missing. Pick me!! Please.
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Tonya says
Oh, and I pack lunch 5 days / week! Sigh…
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Val says
I don’t pack lunch, but I pack after school snacks…and a lot of them! My kids are VERY active and super eaters, so they need a lot of fuel to keep them going!
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Julia says
These are so cool, we don’t pack lunch yet but we do use a lot of baggies at home for snacks and I do feel guilty about it.
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Leigh Ann says
Yes! You know we talked about these already. I need them! I don’t use any bags for lunches – we take Easy Lunchboxes – but these would be perfect for snack!
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Carissa says
What a great idea? Have you had any issues with things getting smashed? My son isnt the most gently with his lunch bag, and I usually use the plastic containers with lids.
Nancy Collins says
I pack my lunch five days a week for work.
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jeanne says
would love to win these…..plus will buy some as well!
craftyone says
I pack lunch daily.
Noreen says
Every weekday
Molly says
Awesome! Totally need these!
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Mariaelena says
Everyday.
Kirsten says
Always up for reusable stuff!