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Home » Home » My Servicable and Pretty Lunch Tote

My Servicable and Pretty Lunch Tote

August 23, 2009 Paris B 28 Comments

A while ago, I bemoaned the fact that I could never get pretty lunch totes here like the ones I saw online. I persevered with my natty paper bag until one day I came across a promotion at Isetan.

lunch bag

Here’s the lunch tote complete with lunch boxes, which I ended up with!

The brand is Lock & Lock and you might be familiar with the storage containers that lock on 4 sides. Lock & Lock is now my food storage container of choice especially for packing lunches!

They don’t spill, there’s no smell, the size I got is just nice – 1 long box, a box with 3 partitions and a water bottle all in a lovely bright red insulated bag that keeps my food warm till lunch. Here’s how it looks when filled. Oh did I mention it came with a fork and spoon too? 😀 I love it. I think it cost me RM50+ after discount but Isetan usually has offers for lunch boxes in a bag of various sizes so you can find one to suit your needs and appetite. Oh don’t be fooled by the size – you can pack a LOT of food into these! 😀 I’m always having to rack my brains to figure out what to fill them up with.

I’ve fallen off the lunch bandwagon a bit since things got a bit unpredictable around lunch time at the office, but I’m going to get back to packing lunch soon. Its healthier and better for my waistline 😛

Do you carry your own lunch to work? Do you use a specific set of lunch boxes?

Stay beautiful,

Paris B

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. When not blogging about beauty or life beyond 40 find her talking about feeding dogs real, wholesome food. Connect with us on social media at Instagram.

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  1. rinnah says

    August 23, 2009 at 9:33 am

    It looks cute! I’ve been thinking about packing my lunch too, but the hassle of cooking always stops me cold each time. 😛

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 23, 2009 at 11:03 am

      Hi Rinnah

      I usually use leftovers and heat them up in the morning 😉 No cooking!

      Reply
  2. jojoba says

    August 23, 2009 at 11:12 am

    My son has the exact same thing (lunch box) but of course not this colour. LOL. it’s so popular among kids now and they all have to be labeled with names! 🙂

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 24, 2009 at 11:27 am

      Hey Jojoba

      I guess parents too are realizing the benefits of a packed lunch vs bought lunch – its healthier. Now I want to label mine 😛 I must agree about the water bottle. Its way too small for me too!

      Reply
  3. jojoba says

    August 23, 2009 at 11:13 am

    ps: it’s a good idea to carry your own lunch. a lot cheaper and healthier and you are sure everything in it is what you like.

    ps: that water bottle is a joke as it doesn’t store enough… i never use it.

    Reply
  4. Monstro says

    August 23, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    This is lovely! Being insulated, I could carry around baby food too–for when she starts to wean later 🙂 Haha! Every excuse to buy new stuff :-b

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    • ParisB says

      August 24, 2009 at 11:28 am

      Hey Monstro

      Teehee… you might like the slightly smaller version for baby 😉

      Reply
  5. Shop N' Chomp says

    August 23, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    I have a Lock & Lock long box too and I love it! Great quality. 🙂 I adore your red polka dot tote.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 24, 2009 at 11:28 am

      Hey Shop n Chomp

      Yeah I was so impressed by Lock n Lock, thats about all I ever use now!

      Reply
  6. saitoyf says

    August 23, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    I do make bento for my boy every week coz he needs tto stay back for CCA.So if I do for my boy bento, I also make for my hubby 🙂 I love love making bento coz we are japanese family 🙂

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 24, 2009 at 11:29 am

      Hi Saitoyf

      Ooh a proper Japanese Bento! I have no creativity so I just pack things how I like as long as it looks decently appetizing 😀

      Reply
  7. aichaku says

    August 23, 2009 at 4:03 pm

    very pretty! 😀 i use lock &lock too. used to use tupperware but lock&lock beats it on many points. i bento leftovers too when i can.. 😀

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 24, 2009 at 11:29 am

      Hi Aichaku

      You’re right! I like the non spillage that Lock n Lock offers.

      Reply
  8. geekchic says

    August 23, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    It is very pretty 🙂 I used to have an insulated bag and I can sling on my shoulder (it’s around somewhere) but I’ve since stopped using it. I’m now using a microwave-, oven-, freezer-proof pyrex bowl with lid for my lunch. THe thing is, I’m reluctant to heat my food in a plastic case so I’d have to pour my food into a bowl to be heated up. Then, I’d have to wash every damn thing. So, the pyrex bowl is my answer for not having to wash so many items even though it weighs a bloody ton.

    I’ve always packed lunch to work; saves a whole load of money and I find it’s the best way to lose whatever holiday flab I’ve gained =) Summer’s coming, time to fit into those 2-pieces again! 😀

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 24, 2009 at 11:30 am

      Hey Geekchic

      I dont have a microwave else I might carry glass too. That said I’m such a klutz I’d probably break it. Kudos to you for handling glass on a train!

      Reply
    • Li says

      August 25, 2009 at 7:39 am

      You can find those thick glass tupperware with plastic lids with the same lock n’ lock closure system. that might solve your problem!

      Reply
  9. Ms. Blacklace says

    August 23, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    I pack my own lunch too! I recently switched jobs [more money] so I work as an admin assistant in an industrial area. And the nearest eatery is very far away. So I just prepare some food the night before and pack them in the tupperware and i just bring it to work the next day. some times it’s porridge… sometimes it’s soba…. possibilities are endless. I just wanna learn how to make a bento… the japanese way.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 24, 2009 at 11:30 am

      Hey Ms. Blacklace

      I sometimes surprise even myself at what I can come up with for lunch when I’m short of leftovers LOL… There are loads of Japanese bento blogs online now – good place to start learning 🙂

      Reply
  10. Nikki says

    August 23, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    I do carry my own lunch for work! 🙂 I’d love to eat healthily and that tote you have is too pretty!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 24, 2009 at 11:31 am

      Hi Nikki

      Sometimes my lunch isn’t as healthy as I like but at least the portions are controllable!

      Reply
  11. Kristine says

    August 23, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    Ooooo…they look so nice!

    I used to pack lunch to work during my Industrial Training program, cuz the food around where I was working was expensive(especially with the little allowance my company is giving for us trainees) and lack variety. Sometimes my sister would fry some noodles for breakfast and I’ll pack some for lunch, or I’ll pack something from the LRT station stalls. Its so much cheaper there. Since I know I’ll pack lunch from the station, what I do is, I bring a tupperware from home and ask the ‘makcik’ to pack the food in the tupperware I brought from home. 😀

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    • ParisB says

      August 24, 2009 at 11:32 am

      Hi Kristine

      That’s very clever to bring your own box! That way you don’t have to contend with throwing away more trash than necessary 😀

      Reply
  12. Jenn says

    August 23, 2009 at 6:37 pm

    The red bag is so pretty and practical Paris!! So is the water bottle… wonder if they sell that separately! 😀

    I really admire you for packing lunch to work… i’m too lazy to do that, plus i need to get out of the office during lunch time otherwise i might just die from suffocation! haha jk! 😛

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 24, 2009 at 11:32 am

      Hi Jenn

      I think the water bottle is available separately but its way too small honestly. 2 gulps of water and I’m done. Still, its practical to tote around for emergencies 🙂 I know what you mean about having to get out of the office. Some days I’m like that too.

      Reply
  13. Adrianna says

    August 24, 2009 at 7:56 am

    Just the thing I need! I bring my own lunch to work in a plastic bag (and have to change it ever so often). Now with this, I can even look fashionable while bringing my own food 🙂

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      August 24, 2009 at 11:44 am

      Hi Adrianna

      Yep! Do check it out when Lock n Lock runs promotions. I don’t see it for sale otherwise 🙂

      Reply
  14. aiyu says

    August 24, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    Ohh…the lunch bag is so pretty ! Rm50 for the whole set is quite affordable for Lock & Lock’s price standard.
    I use Lock & Lock at home too, I wish I could change all my containers to Lock & Lock! LOL!

    Reply
  15. anis says

    August 25, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    thank you for sharing ParisB…
    this will be a good purchase using my RM30 Isetan voucher 🙂

    Reply

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