No Sweets Challenge

Last week, we challenged ourselves to cut the sweets out of our diets. We seemed to have been stuck in a sweets rut with cookies and muffins often popping up in the office kitchen. Some office members even felt like they were addicted to the sugar they used as their afternoon pick me up, so it was good to take a break and take stock of what we were putting into our bodies.

The good news is that we made it through the week feeling great and enjoyed having fresh fruit waiting for us to snack on in the office. With all the fresh fruits available this time of year, it really wasn't too difficult to turn to watermelon and cantaloupe instead of cupcakes and brownies. For many, it was even a welcome relief!

The bad news is that the salt water taffy that showed up last week has been opened and is making its way around the office as we speak! It's all about baby steps, right?

A Thank You Gift For You

Thank you for helping us reach our 10,000th Facebook fan! We appreciate your support and will be including one of our extra large 2.0 containers with all orders placed at www.laptoplunches.com using the coupon code, "thankyou" before midnight on Wednedsay, the 31st!

Whether you're looking to take cereal with you in the morning or send a hearty sandwich with your hungry high schooler, our extra large containers provide that added versatility to satisfy any appetite.

Enjoy!

Sports Fan's Bento

This Week's Bento Lunch

Now that the football and baseball seasons are overlapping, we decided to put together a bento box full of fun, healthy snacks that can easily be enjoyed while watching or playing your favorite sports. Go team!

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Back to School Lunch Containers in FamilyFun Magazine

FamilyFun included a Back to School lunches feature with some great lunchbox recipes in their September issue. We were pleased to see that the FamilyFun lunch box containers used to highlight their back to school lunch ideas: salad on a stick and veggie pancakes were our own bento boxes! Don't miss the great photos, Back to School recipes, and Laptop Lunches bento boxes on page 63!

Nutritional Punch in a Bento Lunch

This Week's Bento Lunch

Whether you’re busy getting ready for Back to School or enjoying your favorite summertime activities, this week’s well balanced bento is sure to leave you feeling both healthy and satisfied. Sunflower seed sprouts and red quinoa pack a strong nutritional punch, making them a great accompaniment to the satisfying deviled eggs they’re served alongside. Enjoy!

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From the Barbecue to the Bento Box

This Week's Bento Lunch

Adding grilled asparagus and other veggies to fresh summer salads is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite barbecue tastes anywhere. With a side of cherries and peach bread for dessert, this week's bento made the perfect summer lunch.

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Nutritiously Delicious Bento Lunch

This Week's Bento Lunch

Hummus is a great double-duty dip that is both nutritious and delicious. We added sundried tomatoes to our hummus to give it an extra burst of flavor and brought along carrot sticks and pita chips for dipping. Energy- packed trail mix and a sweet pluot rounded out this meal which left us feeling energized enough to tackle the rest of our day.

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