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For all those whose chilkdren take packed lunches and are fed up with sandwiches....

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lisalisa · 23/10/2006 22:51

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TinyGang · 25/10/2006 22:39

Good thread Lisalisa, thanks, and great ideas too. Might try some of these. I agree with you about something tempting for lunch helping them at school.

Dd nearly had soup last winter (she loves soup) but I was worried it might get spilled. No-one else seemed to be taking in anything other than sandwiches.

oxocube · 26/10/2006 13:03

Do Lakeland do cheaper ones? I have 3 kids so they would work out pricey, although a great idea. I often give my dd homemade veggie soup in an ordinary flask during the winter and she loves it

TinyGang · 26/10/2006 18:51

Have a look in Asda Oxo - I think they do something a bit similar. I know what you mean - I've got x three too.

TheDaVinciCod · 26/10/2006 18:55

these?

do they keep warm?

TheDaVinciCod · 26/10/2006 18:56

fish fingers?
really warm?

TheDaVinciCod · 26/10/2006 18:57

are these too small do you think>

TheDaVinciCod · 26/10/2006 19:02

and these ok wo whats going on

Spidermama · 26/10/2006 19:06

I would like to add to the praise being heaped on lisalisa for this idea. I will certainly be investing in these. My dd has just told me some of her friends have them.

I think it's a great idea to have a warm part in a packed lunch - a nice reminder of home - especially in the winter.

I agreed about sandwiches getting boring every day.

Spidermama · 26/10/2006 19:12

The JoJo ones are nice. Bit pricey for my four, but I be those cheap ones don't keep stuff hot.

SSSandy · 26/10/2006 19:12

I'm going to look for these. Not sure they're available here though. Think it's a brilliant idea.

But WO-OAHH Lisa! You make me feel SO inadequate. You're working full-time as a partner in a law firm and getting up to cook (IN THE MORNING) to fill those snack jars!

I'm a SAHM and I couldn't imagine cooking a warm meal in the morning. I get up at 6 as it is and just manage to spread to sandwiches and chop up some fruit.

SSSandy · 26/10/2006 19:14

that's TWO

popsycal · 26/10/2006 19:23

they look great
just looked at the cheaper ones - says stays vcold but not hot.....
think i may email to find out

popsycal · 26/10/2006 19:25

hot for one hour cold for 3
so no good

gigglinggoblin · 26/10/2006 19:29

i bought some from asda and they were rubbish, didnt keep stuff hot at all. have you tested them to see if stuff stays hot or just asked kids? would be willing to invest in good ones. fab ideas for lunches

popsycal · 26/10/2006 19:37

ther is a jojomamabebe link on MN and you get 10% off and free p#&p

popsycal · 26/10/2006 19:38

so £10.80

popsycal · 26/10/2006 19:43

thourhg the mn gltc link you get free p and p - so 11.99 - nicer colours...

popsycal · 26/10/2006 19:45

too big but this

Skribble · 26/10/2006 19:49

Bit pricey but, holds a tin of soup Maybe too big as well.

TheDaVinciCod · 26/10/2006 19:50

ah no w they look good
d s2 woudl LOVE a baked potato

SamhainWitch · 26/10/2006 19:51

Woolies

TheDaVinciCod · 26/10/2006 19:51

is that too big do you think

SamhainWitch · 26/10/2006 19:55

Possibly for really little kids.

Our school doesn't allow them unfortunately, but we use them for hot meals on long journeys. My kids (9 & 5) love them.

popsycal · 26/10/2006 19:57

just ordered one from gltc

Skribble · 26/10/2006 19:57

OOh I like that woolies one for myself, long shifts out in the cold so big chunky soap sounds great,