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Story by
anda
Published on August 13, 2008 in Spotlight |
Photo by doggytales |
This fall, say goodbye to boring brown bags, take-out containers and the small mountain of sandwich bags you use every week, and say hello to handmade totes, lunch sacks, and other unique food receptacles on Etsy. (And if you need a crafty project to get rid of all those plastic bags you've "recycled" into an overstuffed drawer, look here.)
Little yellow lunch bag for kids, or kids at heart. By SandraKay, $20.
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Unhappy at the thought of another school year of lunch-making, as well as another zillion disposable plastic baggies? Plumcreekmercantile makes reusable cloth snack bags that are pretty and eco-friendly. $12.
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Everyone's day gets better when they find an uplifting note in their lunch. By bipsy, $3.
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Kinchaku - Japanese style handbag print lunch bag and container - retro fifties
I've been really obsessed with the Lunch in a Box blog and bento lunch construction lately. On Etsy, greygoat has cute Japanese style lunch bags that come with containers for $25.
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Curry Popcorn Kit (1 Sample Pack)
Popcorn makes a great (and healthy) midday snack. WhatsEatingYin makes a DIY microwave popcorn with curry. Yum! $2.
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Simple, pretty, functional, coordinating! By glueandglitter, $45.
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Red Plaid Carafe and Lunch Box
This vintage lunch box and thermos set just screams "back to school." (Or maybe it screams "Scot in a kilt playing bagpipes to a crowd of schoolgirls and people wearing golfing trousers," but either way, it's pretty sharp.) At doggytales, $10.
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Vintage Sewing Pattern Altered Lunch Box
Ah, who can resist a retro decoupaged crafty-themed tin? Irresistible lunch box by janesapron, $35.
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Complete Do-it-yourself Kit - Mylarkey Lunch Bag
Get crafting and make your own lunch tote with a kit by cascadelemonade, $12.
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Looking for more Foodie or Eco-friendly Finds? Try these Etsy links:
Plants & Edibles Category | Gourmet Gift Guide | Environmentally Friendly Gift Guide
| Tags | Back to School, eating, Etsy Finds, lunch boxes, shopping |
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13 comments Login to add your own!
UglyBaby
The little food storage baggies are such a great idea....and so cute!
isewcute
this is so fun and a nice option to what you find in larger retail stores!
Bellabeaddesigns
MouseTrapVintage
Awesome article! I have to mention a former co-worker of mine, Sam Terry, the designer of Harold the Lunch Monster, an adorable and completely organic reusable lunch bag. She's currently moving across the country from Philadelphia to San Diego, so her Etsy store's empty, www.onesandzerosfashions.etsy.com, but you can check out her regular website in the meantime, www.onesandzerosfashions.com! You won't regret it! :)
ohdear
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KatiepatateyVintage
WhatsEatingYin
This is so much fun, thanks Anda! :D
I'd love to use cloth bags for my popcorn, but curry popcorn needs more than that and for shipping too. The paper bag is highly biodegradable. So there is a purpose to every material.
Do recycle the plastic bags I send, folks! They're very handy for other spices you buy!
kilkennycat
This is just what I was looking for! With 2 small children heading back to school, and no clue how to sew lunch bags myself, I'm so happy I saw this! =^..^=
TheFarmersDaughterKS
How fun! Great ideas for adding "fun" to my lunch routine!
TheFarmersDaughterKS
How fun! Great ideas for adding "fun" to my lunch routine!
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So many great options! No more paper or plastic for lunch!