Have A Hunch You Should Pack Your Lunch?

The benefits of bringing lunch from home are as far-reaching as your options when you opt to bring your lunch from home! Not only does packing lunch save you money on the repeated expense of getting food on the go, but it allows you to fine-tune your cuisine to meet your dietary desires. Some fast food places are happy to make it your way, but that level of personalization doesn’t compare to the excitement of selecting the unique and exciting proteins, carbs, and healthy fats of your choice. In honor of National Pack Your Lunch Day today, we want to present to you some products that may help facilitate the packing of lunch at home and the ease of bringing it with you wherever your day takes you!

1. Snapware Containers

These versatile containers are excellent for packing lunch for kids, since they form an airtight, spill-proof seal, and they hold different quantities. These lids form a secure seal without being too difficult for little hands to open. These Snapware containers even feature a Write+Erase space where you can leave a little note to the person who is taking lunch.

 

2. Snapware On the Go Turquoise Ice Packs

When it comes to keeping your lunch cool, these Snapware On the Go ice packs are an excellent companion to Snapware containers. They are compact enough to fit into an insulated lunch bag to keep your cuisine at a chilly and appealing temperature.

3. Pyrex 14-piece Glass Container Set

For those who like to pack their lunch in glass, the Pyrex 14-piece container and lid set is the perfect choice. This container set includes 7 glass bowls and 7 plastic lids. The set contains one 7-cup bowl, two 4-cup bowls, two 2-cup bowls, and two 1-cup bowls, all with color coordinated lids. The color coordination on the lids allows users keep track of what type of food is stored in which container, helping them make more balanced nutritional choices. Another benefit of this great set is that the containers and lids are freezer, refrigerator, and microwave safe, so you can leave the lid on loosely to prevent splatters during reheating.

4. Pyrex Seasonal Ghost and Reindeer Bowls
   

   

Even though it’s the “off-season” for things like spooky ghosts and prancing reindeer, we still think these seasonal bowls make reliable, reusable lunch-packing containers all year ‘round. Who knows? These playful Pyrex bowls might keep that guy from accounting from stealing your lunch if he thinks it has been there since October!

5. Pyrex Carrying Case with Hot/Cold Pack

Not all packed lunches are meant to be single-serve. If you’re headed to a work lunch potluck or bringing in a treat for a birthday, you can’t go without the Pyrex carrying case with a large hot/cold pack. Available in either a black and red color scheme or a blue and green style, this tote features large pockets on the inside for holding utensils, as well as sturdy handles that Velcro in the middle, giving you a secure hold on your hot or cold dish. The wrap-around zipper makes opening this carrying case easy to insert or remove the dish you’ve prepared. The large hot/cold pack fits snugly into the carrier, and it can be frozen or microwaved to produce the long-lasting temperature-controlling effects that you want.

The Home Chef’s Gift Guide

It doesn’t matter whether the home chef in your life is your spouse, your parent, your sibling, or your friend; chances are good you know someone who enjoys spending time in the kitchen, making sure everyone is comfortable and well-fed. With the help of our Home Chef’s Gift Guide, you’ll find a variety of quality kitchen wares that will make awesome gifts. Best of all, HeltonTool is an authorized distributor of all these fine home products, so you get the full manufacturer’s warranty in addition to our wonderfully low prices.

Chicago Cutlery Knives & Knife Sets

Chicago Cutlery Insignia Steel 18-Piece Knife Set

Chicago Cutlery is renowned for their commitment to quality cutting. Their knives feature exclusive Taper Grind edge technology that ensures a sharper knife and a cleaner cut. If the edge ever does seem to dull, some of our knife sets feature an in-block sharpener to re-hone blades and make them sharp as new again. The knives have an excellent hand-feel, weighing in with just the right balance of a light, manageable design and solid, high-quality construction. With several knives and knife sets to choose from, the home chef you know will have a blade for every task.

Corningware Cookware Sets

Corningware StoveTop 4-piece Pyroceram Blue Cornflower Casserole Set

No matter what dishes she does best, the home chef in your life will appreciate a set of Corningware Pyroceram Stovetop cookware. Available in either the just white design or featuring the blue cornflower embellishment, these dishes look timelessly beautiful in any kitchen. These dishes are made from a material that was pioneered during the burgeoning space exploration era. Pyroceram is virtually impervious to temperature extremes, so there’s no recipe too hot for this bakeware.

Pyrex Glassware & Lids

Pyrex 6-piece Mixing Bowl Set

From everyday Pyrex mixing bowls to some of their more decorative storage dishes, we have glassware that is sure to dazzle the home chef you know. We also have a multitude of colored lids to fit any dish we sell. Pyrex products are proudly made in the USA from materials that don’t hold on to food odors, flavors, or stains, so your home chef will be able to enjoy this iconic glassware for years to come.

Snapware Storage Solutions

Snapware Airtight 26-Piece Storage Container Set

Reliable storage containers with matching lids seem to be something of which no home chef can ever have enough. With our 2-pack of Snapware Airtight 26-piece sets, they just may get enough! This set not only features a variety of perfectly-sized containers with matching lids, but the largest container doubles as a carrying tote. The containers and lids feature a convenient nesting design, so they won’t clutter up valuable kitchen space. Having a cupboard spilling with mismatched containers and lids is almost worse than having no containers at all.

7 Pro Tips to Help Extend the Life of Your Power Tools

Power tools are big time savers that can cut any project down to size. But like anything else, they need proper maintenance to survive and perform correctly. A little bit of care will yield big dividends in longevity. Here are a few tips from the pros at HeltonTool to extend the lives of your power tools.

Tip 1: Treat Your Power Tools Right

Treat your power tools right, and they will treat you right. First and foremost, be gentle with your power tools. Try not to drop them. Don’t toss them to co-workers, or use them for purposes they weren’t designed for.

Tip 2: Keep Your Power Tools Clean

Keeping your power tools clean is also crucial to ensuring a long life. After each use, make sure to clean dust, dirt and grime off the housing of your power tools with a cloth and toothbrush. Use an air compressor to blow air through the vents as well. This will help your power tools run cooler and last longer.

How to Choose the Right Generator

Generators serve as excellent backup sources of power in your home in case an emergency like a hurricane, tornado or earthquake knocks out your power for days or even weeks. A generator also provides portable power that can be brought along to places with no ready supply of electricity, such as camp grounds or job sites. They help make it easier to enjoy all the comforts of home, like using power tools, when you’re away.

Like many other products, generator technology has taken huge strides in recent years. Manufacturers are packing more power into smaller and lighter packages. This means cheaper, quieter units that produce much less pollution than their predecessors.

Consequently, as generator technology has gotten better, a wider variety of units has become available. As such, choosing the right unit for your needs can be a bit intimidating. There are a lot of different generators on the market and it’s not always clear which one is best.

There are a few key factors you should always keep in mind when shopping for a new generator. Here are some tips to help you choose the right one.

Preventing Water Damage in and Around the Home

The best way to save yourself from a time-intensive, costly cleanup is to prevent water damage from occurring in the first place, but can you recognize the signs that indicate when you’re about to have a soggy mess on your hands?

What Causes Water Damage?

In most cases of water damage, time is the culprit. Ordinary wear-and-tear on your pipes, water pressure that’s set too high, and age can all cause leaks. A small leak can become a huge problem quickly, so it’s important that you address drips, leaks and cracks in your pipes immediately.

Top 10 Must-Have Tools for Every Boy to be Considered a Man

 

 

 

 

 

It doesn’t matter how old you are, so long as you have the right tools. While it doesn’t really count as a tool, we need to kick off this list with good, old-fashioned duct tape. You can accomplish more with duct tape than you can with any individual fastener, and no toolbox should be without it.

Once you have at least one roll of duct tape, you need:

1. A Phillips-head screwdriver – Phillips-head screws have one important property that ordinary slotted screws don’t – they automatically center. Few people realize that Phillips-head screwdrivers gained popularity in the 1930s. They were primarily a tool of the auto industry before torque-sensing automatic screwdrivers were invented, so having one of these screwdrivers is like having your own piece of history.

If you want to go all-out, you can get a whole screwdriver set. That way, you’ll be prepared for anything.

How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh

The holidays are here, families are eager to get started decorating and a Christmas tree is at the top of the list. There are many articles about how to keep your tree fresh all through the holidays. Here are a few great ideas to get you started. If you need more information, you can always ask your local tree farmer.

Fresh or From the Christmas Tree Lot on the Corner?

• First off, if want your tree to last, cutting one yourself at the local tree farm is always best.
• If you do purchase from the corner tree lot, be sure to ask the lot attendant to cut a few inches off the bottom in order to help your tree absorb the water it needs easily.

Hydrate Your Tree Immediately!

• The experts suggest that you put your tree in water immediately before the sap has a chance to seal up the stump. This usually happens within the first 4 – 5 hours after the tree is cut.
• A freshly cut tree can absorb as much as a gallon of water.
• Some say adding a little sugar or crushed aspirin to the water will increase the lifespan of your tree.
• Assigning a family member to check the water under the tree daily will insure that your tree never gets thirsty!

Keep Your Tree Safe.

• When transporting your tree, try to stay off the highway and avoid heavy winds. If you must travel the highway, covering your tree is wise.
• Keeping your tree away from heater vents, sunny windows, and the fireplace will prevent it from drying out too quickly.
• Be sure to keep the family pet from drinking the water from under the tree.

Be sure to RECYCLE your tree!

Trees can be recycled and put to good use in your community! If you are not sure where to take your tree, do a simple online search, or check your city website. They may have information for you there.

Helton & Co., Inc. is delighted to announce we have earned the position of 1,850 on the 2013 Inc. 5000 List

Number 1850 on the Inc. 5000 List of fastest growing companies

Helton & Co., Inc. is delighted to announce we have earned the position of 1,850 on the 2013 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America list. For 32 years, Inc. 5000 has welcomed the fastest growing companies in America into a very exclusive club. We are honored to be part of this very prestigious group. Congratulations to Jack & Gail Helton and a job well done to the HeltonTool team!

The Naked Bee all natural lotions available in Orange Blossom Honey or Pomegranate & Honey

The Naked Bee Pomegranate & Honey or Orange Blossom Honey scents are sublime!

The Naked Bee products are made from all natural, skin-healing ingredients with moisturizers like honey to soften, heal and promote healthier skin. All of The Naked Bee personal care products are designed with healthy living in mind. HeltonTool is proud to be a distributor for The Naked Bee products – available now at HeltonTool.com

Are You Prepared?

Self Reliance is the key! What would you do without food, fuel, transportation and electric power? Would you be able provide for your family? Check out this article in the New York Times and let us know what you think.

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