A bento box you will fight your child for

My kids and I are suckers for cool lunch boxes and bento boxes. We are constantly stealing each others--they take my "sophisticated" boxes and sometimes I borrow Hello Kitty. And now here's another amazing bento box that anyone of any ag…

A bento box you will fight your child for
My kids and I are suckers for cool lunch boxes and bento boxes.  We are constantly stealing each others--they take my "sophisticated" boxes and sometimes I borrow Hello Kitty. And now here's another amazing bento box that anyone of any age will love. When I first saw the Takenaka Bento Box, I was floored! The design is sleek and sophisticated enough for me to take to work, while the multiple color choices keep them fun for the kiddos.  Each box comes with a removable divider, making it a breeze to keep the carrot sticks away from the apple slices. You can choose between nine bright colors. I'm not sure how you could choose just one though. I've only been able to narrow it down to four, myself. Even the packaging is fantastic, isn't it? Happy bento-ing! And if you buy them for your kids, good luck keeping your own hands off them. - Kirsten Visit Harabu House to shop cool modern Bento Boxes

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