It’s that time of year for back-to-school shopping for clothes, shoes and books. It’s also time to think up new ways for packing nutritious lunches for school or office. Bento boxes are a great way to serve fruits and vegetables to picky eaters, and to stay on course with that healthy eating plan. Go ahead, be the envy of your cube-sphere; just don’t be surprised if you see the return of the office lunch thief.
We took a look at some of our favorite Houston-area stores and found plenty of ways to embrace kawaii, the Japanese culture of cuteness, without too much effort.
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Sur la Table carries this inventive Amco Dial-a-Slice Apple Slicer for $19.95. -
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The Container Store sells these multi-compartment 1.86 qt. Bento Box to-Go items for $14.99 each. -
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Williams-Sonoma carries this set of six Fall Pie Crust Cutters for $22.95, which would work well for pressing patterns into sandwiches. -
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Michaels carries these Mermaid Treat Toppers By Celebrate It®, a set of 12, for $3.99. -
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Cost Plus World Market carries this Mini Flower Silicone Baking Pan for $5.99. -
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Cost Plus World Market carries these Butterfly and Flower 3 Pack Cookie Cutters, set of two, for $15.98. -
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The Container Store carries this Slimline Quaddie Lunchbox, available in multiple colors, for $9.99 each. -
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Sur la Table carries this Foodoodler, set of 8, for $7. It’s perfect for writing messages on vanilla wafer, bagels, pita bread or marshmallows. -
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Michaels carries these Wilton® Silicone Baking Cups, a dozen in pastel colors, for $9.99. -
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Williams-Sonoma carries this Paderno Collapsible 3-Blade Spiralizer for $39.95. -
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The Container Store carries these 1.6 qt. 3-Compartment Lunch Bento Boxes, available in pistachio, blue or salmon colors, for $8.99 each. -
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Michaels carries these Wilton® Citrus Royal Icing Flowers, 32 decorations per package, for $6.99. -
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Sur la Table carries this handy Chef’n Scoop Troop Melon Tool for $13. -
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Williams-Sonoma carries this Meri Meri Pirate Cupcake Liners & Toppers Kit for $13. -
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