Our Tools of the Trade series is exploring some of the icons of schools and education. It was made of shiny, bright pink plastic with a Little Mermaid sticker on the front, and I carried it with me ...

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As the school year approaches, it's not just the promise of new friends and learning adventures that's generating buzz on the playground — it’s the idea of having the coolest lunch box in the ...

Don’t want to send your children off to school with a lunch box that could easily be confused with someone else’s? Pack up their meals in a stylish way with the help of these creative lunch boxes from ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Laura Motley Packing lunch for your kid(s) can be an exercise in utility, or ...

The best lunch boxes make packing a midday meal — and cleaning up after it — easy and straightforward. But the exact best lunch box for you will depend on the age of your kid(s), the type of food you ...