Back to School Already?
It’s that time of year again. The bittersweet finish to quality time spent with family enjoying the Australian Summer and on the other, the stress of continually organising activities and plans for the kids during time away from school. Gone is the Christmas festivities, New Year celebrations and secretly (for some of us) it’s a relief to
finally get the kids back to school.
It’s back to the routine of school drop-offs during rush hour, late night laundry and early morning lunch prep. At Everten, most of us are in the same boat so to help you with a quick and easy win, we have made a simple list of our Top Ten Back to School items to make getting life back to routine easy.
Organising Lunch
Bento boxes have been around for a long time, it is even said it’s origins date back to 16
th Century Japan and has forever been a Japanese staple. Recent years has seen it transform into the diets of adults and kids with a lunch box evolution, gaining huge popularity as parents try to educate their children on a balanced diet.
What makes these
Bento lunchboxes fantastic is that they provide compartments to arrange different types of foods, securely in one box. Separating the ingredients or foods helps to keep them tasty and fresh to last in the school bag until lunchtime, while also ensuring a healthy and delicious lunch.
1. Sachi Reusable Lunch Pockets
Now, this is definitely one lunch essential every child (or adult) must have. It is very durable and it keeps your sandwiches, carrot sticks and brownies completely intact while on the way to school.
In addition to its bright colours, the fun designs will surely keep the kids interested in their meals. It is waste-free and dishwasher safe. If you are worried the sandwiches might slip out of the lunch pockets,
Sachi designed it with velcro seals to ensure that the sandwiches stay in.
2. Joseph Joseph Spiro 3 in 1 Hand Held Spiralizer
So the Zoodle craze doesn't seem to be slowing down, and neither are our busy lifestyles. This is why
Joseph Joseph came up with the
Spiro. Designed for both use at home or on the go, this neat little contraption features 3 tightly fitting blades for varying thickness of vegetables or fruits to be spiralised. Perfect for fast lunch or snack prep, simply throw your ingredients into the container, throw the lid on and your good to go!
3. The Silicone Stasher
To our loyal customers, they already know that at Everten we aim to win the War on Waste. Each year Australians dispose of millions of plastic bags, as well as thousands of kilometres of cling wrap, aluminium foil and tonnes of takeaway food containers. Not only does this add more to landfills but a lot of it also finds its way into waterways and bushlands, putting animal life at risk and damaging the environment.
The
Stasher bag is the world's first airtight, self-sealing non-plastic bag. Using quality food grade silicone, not only are they great for saving money on cling wrap and the like, but it also keeps your food super fresh. Best of all they are also fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe to make them extra easy for everyday use.
From school to sport, it's essential for growing bodies to keep hydrated throughout. Camelbak is known for making hydration packs and bottles for all types of lifestyles, from military to professional cyclists to camping or the schoolyard.
Their range of
Kids water bottles features strong BPA Free Tritan Copolyester construction with bright and colourful designs that the kids will love. Built to last, these
water bottles feature a wide mouth opening, perfect for loading ice cubes during the hot Summer months as well as clever flip top valve straws for easy drinking and safe storage.
CamelBak sells a range of water bottles including the Podium Big Chill bottle for all the sports' enthusiasts. These bottles will keep your water or energy drinks cold for twice as long so you don't need to worry about having to refill with ice halfway through the game.
This smart design allows you to simply squeeze the bottle and water squirts straight into your mouth, so you don't waste energy when you are already gasping for air after the tough game.
View CamelBak's range here.
5. Fuel Bento Lunch Box
For the high schoolers or parents comes the
Fuel range of Food To Go lunch box and cutlery range. The Fuel Bento Lunch Box comes in a neat white and green colour combo and features two internal containers that are microwave safe, making them ideal for heating up last night's leftovers. We love how the second compartment is divided into three.
Customer photo submission @alimentarynutrition
6. Fuel Food To Go Lunchbox
For those who always forget to pack cutlery or hate sharing (the poorly washed office communal cutlery) this lunch box is the ideal solution. With a built-in removable cutlery case in the lid and a microwave-safe container, the Fuel Food To Go Lunchbox is great for packing leftovers, snacks and meals that require cutlery.
7. Built NY Gourmet Lunch Box
For those who can't stand plastic containers or cutlery - we have you covered. The Built NY Gourmet Lunch Box features a strong, microwave-safe bottom made from borosilicate glass as well as a break resistant polypropylene lid with sturdy clips for an airtight seal.
They are great for keeping your lunch cool in the fridge the night before, and just like the lunch box by Fuel above, it also has a built-in utensil holder though it has the bonus of stainless steel cutlery. With a generous 1.35 litre capacity, this lunch box is great for growing teenagers or parents wanting to slim their waistline by packing healthier lunch for work!
8. Built NY Lunch Bags, Sacks and Totes
Made from insulating and protective Neoprene (same material as a surfer's wetsuit), Built NY has created a line of stylish and fun lunch accessories. Perfect for carrying lunches, toys, baby wipes, drinks and more, they're lightweight for easy carrying yet are able to keep things cool for up to four hours. These little lunch bags are ideal for toddlers and young children.
For parents with little ones still in a pram or have older kids who carry school bags, there is also the lunch sacks. These come with buckles for attaching to prams and are compact enough to fit into school bags. Great for storing containers with lunch or snacks for the day.
For the high schoolers and adults, they also have their stylish Getaway and Downtown tote ranges. While neoprene bags are fashionable these days, the release of these functional lunch bags couldn't have come at a better time. Convenient in size for carrying onto the train or bus during rush hour as well as fitting into lockers, beneath desks or on most fridge shelves. What's handy is that just like the other bags, they also feature a zip to keep things insulated and prevent things from falling out while on the move.
Finally, for those who need to have their hands free, there is also the Spicy Relish range that has shoulder straps for easy carrying.
9. Polar Gear Lunch Pods
So now that we've covered off the larger items - what about the small ones, the snacks, the quick breakfast rushing out the door or the afternoon pickups? Polar Gear Lunch Pods are the perfect companion. 500ml capacity, microwave safe (for those cold winter mornings), insulated and packing both a folded fork and spoon in its lid with space for a convenient carry handle. Not only is this a pod, but it is also a win.
10. Zoku Glass Core Bottles
Famous for their huge range of home making ice pop kits, Zoku has recently released a range of water bottles. Constructed with double wall borosilicate glass core protected by a thick BPA free plastic housing, this range of sleek bottles are great for both kids and adults.
Featuring a carry strap, clever locking cap system and silicone base for extra durability, these bottles are designed to insulate both hot and cold beverages.
View Zoku's entire range here
Want more? Click below to shop everything Back To School featuring brands such as Zoku, Sachi, Contigo, Polar Gear, Eco Chic and more!
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