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 Containers1116604_A

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.

 

  1. Snapware On the Go Turquoise Ice Packs1118842_A

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.

  1. Pyrex 14-piece Glass Container Set14pc

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.

  1. 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!

  1. Pyrex Carrying Case with Hot/Cold Pack1102290_1122295_Combo

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 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

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

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

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.

Emergency Preparedness: Covering the Basics

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A natural or manmade disaster could strike at any time.

Are you ready?

Who Needs to Worry About Emergency Preparedness?

You don’t have to be a doomsday prepper to recognize the importance of having a disaster plan. Whether you live in Tornado Alley, on top of a fault line or you’re in Any Town, U.S.A., you have to be prepared for the worst. If you’re not ready when disaster strikes, you could lose everything.

Disaster Supplies: What You Need to Know

The government suggests keeping a three-day supply of necessities handy in case a disaster strikes, but outside experts say that the ideal disaster kit contains enough to sustain you and your family for at least 14 days.

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