LunchSkins Giveaway ($100 value) – Happy Earth Day!
About a year ago I was reintroduced to a brand that I had heard about many times before, but never really investigated much: LunchSkins.
At the time, Logan and Madeline were attending a school with no cafeteria. We were making 13 lunchbox meals every week. That is a lot of plastic bags over the course of a year!
Though we often incorporated reusable plastic containers (for items like oatmeal, sandwiches, or pasta) in addition to their reusable water bottles, some items just work better in a bag than a container.
I am happy to say that I have been nothing but impressed with LunchSkins products. Their bags, unlike many other copycats, can be washed in the top rack of the dishwasher. That’s right. There is no extra laundry involved to wash these bags. The only thing that would make going green easier would be if the lunches started packing themselves.
If you’re interested in giving the bags a try, you’ve got a chance right now. LunchSkins is providing a fabulous Earth Day giveaway to help you give your lunchboxes and summer snacks on the go a green makeover.
Can’t wait for the giveaway? That’s ok. LunchSkins2 bag sets containing 2 bags (1 sandwich size, and 1 snack size) in fun coordinating patterns (Red Ladybug, Navy Dogs and Green Frogs) are available at over 300 Target locations, but you can also purchase Lunch Skins in their online store if you are unable to locate the sets in a retail store near you.
p.s. I love that Lunch Skins offers opportunities for school fundraisers (isn’t this so much better than purchasing chocolates or cookie dough that aren’t good anyway?) and that they donate a percentage of their sales towards charity.
Did you know that U.S. Citizens use 100 billion plastic bags every year?
One Winner will Receive a LunchSkins Prize Pack ($100 val)
- 2 sets of LunchSkins2 dog/ladybug/frog sets
- 1 bike sub
- 1 red spoon sub
- 1 green stripe sub
- 1 tangerine orange slice sandwich
- 1 green pear sandwich
- 1 berry reverse dot snack
- 1 bright yellow dot snack
I love Lunch Skins. Woudl love some more.
I use reusable everything from water bottles to plastic lunch containers! These bags would be a great addition!
I did away with paper sacks and use a cute washable lunch bag for work.
We use glass straws, totes and reuse able water bottles and small containers for
Uncheck instead of baggies
I use a lot of reusable plastic containers for lunch, like the ones lunch meat comes in. But I’d love to try LunchSkins!
We use reusable containers and try to use home/locally grown foods!
I use jelly jars for soup or fruits, and tupperware for sandwiches. Also I use dollar store real silverware and a lunch tote instead of bags.
I am big on buying bulk foods and then transferring them to big jars and tins. I am also the queen of compost!
Great idea. No more plastic bags.
I already try to pack “green lunches” via using glass or plastic reusable jars/containers to house snacks or beverages. (Often jars are from foods to so they are reused!) However, sandwiches are usually wrapped in foil….I’d really like to start using reusable bags for them!
I have never heard of this product. Can’t wait to try it out.
I would love to use these and cut down on our plastic bag use!
We don’t use plastic bags at all in lunches, just glass or plastic containers. Not only is it better for the environment the food doesn’t get smashed!
ah! these have been on my “must grab these” list for a while. thanks for the reminder. we often use those little bento-type plastic containers for lunches, but as you said, some things just work so much better in the bag!
I have already converted to glass tupperware instead of plastic throwaway ones!
I own plastic Tupperware for cold snacks/lunch items and a ton of glass Pyrex for hot. No more plastic bags here!
I have been using glass containers for our food storage, it has some smaller containers which I use for reheating my lunch. I have changed to paper straws, and use glass bottles for my water.
I’d like to use greener cleaning supplies.
I have been “greening” our lunches from way back when my kids were in preschool (they are now 21 &17) We use reusable plastic containers, refillable drink containers, cloth napkins. I learned really early to buy good quality, inexpesive “green items” because in those early years things didn’t always come home. The more kids who green up their lunch, the more kids will put things back in their lunch boxes/bags rather than head to the trash can the chances of those “green” items getting home are more likely.
I also like to pack lunches bento style – lots of fun, but those are more for me, the kids are old enough that they don’t want extra attention around Kawaii lunches.
I try to buy organic when I can – but it’s not always easy!
We started using reusable snack bags this year. They’re great!
This would be perfect to curb the Ziploc addiction.
we save plastic peanut butter jars to pack our pretzels, crackers, nuts, etc. for lunches and park visits
I had not heard of this brand, I love all of their colorful patterns!
I’d like to reduce the amount of plastic I throw away in the house and switch to more eco friendly materials.
We have been using more reusable containers to take our lunches to work instead of plastic bags and plastic wrap.
I would love to be able to make my kid’s lunches greener, have wanted to try these as well.
So cute, I’ve been dying to try these! We’ve stopped using paper napkins and switched to cloth!
I’d like to be more green by walking to more places that are close instead of driving!
We havent used anything disposable in our lunches for years!
i would like to be more green by shortening my showers
I keep our reusable shopping bags in the car so they are always handy for spur of the moment shopping trips. I want to get reusable produce bags as well.
The sandwich and snack bags from LunchSkins would be a great addition to what we’re already doing to reduce waste with our lunches!
I want to start buying more food locally and start a garden.
We cut down on our paper towel usage
this year im using reusable grocery bags!
This year I’m trying to compost!
Love the idea of these bags! We tend to use small plastic containers in my daughter’s lunch bag, but they are so bulky. And the easy cleanup is a HUGE bonus 🙂
I’d like to use more recyclable bags and cloths.
These look much better than the ones we are using now (baggu bag envelopes!).
I am going to be more green this year by planting more vegetables and enjoying food right from my yard.
This year I’m working hard to remember reusable bags every trip to the grocery and we have been buying more in the bulk section with bags to save packing.
I would love to get rid of plastic bags!
I would love to get rid of plastic bags!
I was going to try to make reusable snack bags like these but I love that these can go in the dishwasher! I always use glass containers and real utensils for my lunch at work so I’ve been looking for something for my kids’ snacks. These will be perfect!
I love this “green” lunch idea. Actually, I’ve been packing bentos for my kids to lunch to there’s nothing to throw away at the end of a meal. These are certainly great ideas when I need to pack sandwiches. 🙂
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I bought a thermal lunch bag so I don’t have to use plastic bags to carry my lunch in. I also use containers as much as I can, but, you’re right, some items just need a bag!
I’m going to try to be more green by buying more local/organic foods rather than processed.
What a great way to celebrate Earth Day. Thank you!
This is such a fantastic giveaway! As a student who avidly packs her own lunches to stay healthy, this is such a great eco-friendly alternative to plastic baggies!
My goal for being more green is being more consistent about composting our food scraps.
This is a great idea. I was just wishing I had something like these today while packing pieces of my own lunch in a plastic bag!
I am trying my hardest to re-use plastic bags. We pack lunches for work everyday so I know these would come in handy!
I Make My Family’s Lunches Greener By Buying Fresh Products From The Local Farmers Market!
I’m trying to use reusable packaging to reduce waste, so these would be great to have!
We just recently moved toward packing lunches every day of the week, and we’ve made good use of the plastic (BPA free) Zip-Lock lunch containers. Instead of using little baggies or disposable containers for small items, I picked up a variety of silicone cupcake liners and tiny makeup tubs. It’s working well so far!
As someone who already reuses sandwich bags, I would love to have these as a more sanitary and long lasting go-to for packing my daily lunches for work. I love the puppy dog printed ones. That would bring a smile to my face every day at lunch. =) So nice and whimsical
I’ve just made a few reusable bags, but we pack everyday so using reusable containers and bags is just common sense so we aren’t spending a ton on disposable goods!
We are using reusable lunch containers for the first time this year. I love how easy it is to prepare meals with less waste. I haven’t tried lunchskins yet though!
I buy local eggs, use Eco friendly cleaning products, frequent farmer’s market’s.
I have a garden, and we are composting. We’ve also already planted about 5 trees and are planning to plant more!
These are so cute! I pack my children’s lunches every day. I will definitely be on the lookout for these at my Target!
I LOVE this giveaway! And the ladybugs. So cute!
I need these! Now I have 2kids going to a school without a cefeteria. SO SMART.
These are so cute. What an awesome giveaway!
Ohh — so exciting! I was just thinking about trying these to cut down on our trash/bag use.
I’d like to start composting this year, and to encourage my neighbors to join me.
We belong to a CSA, we use Laptop Lunchboxes, and reusable water bottles.
These look awesome! I use empty jars to take cut up fruit and veggies to work with me in my lunch bag. I save some that are great sizes from jelly or even smaller jars from relish for taking dressing. Their perfect for reusing.
I am trying to buy more things locally rather than at big name chain stores, ie. Costco, Giant, Food Lion. I would love to have a year-round membership in a CSA and a meat club.
I’ve been thinking about purchasing these. I’ve really been cutting my plastic use. Thanks for the chance.
We also use stainless steel containers, cloth napkins and real utensils, to make our lunches green. If I use plastic baggies, I wash and try to use at least two more times.
I’m trying to remember my reusable grocery bags more often.
I’m trying to buy more things in bulk this yr to reduce waste!