I am always on the lookout for practical and innovative lunch-packing inspiration. After I wrote the post over at Simple Kids on eco-friendly lunch containers, a couple of readers suggested that I check out PlanetBox. A few days later I was contacted by Caroline, who asked if I would be interested in trying out her PlanetBox lunchbox system.

What I love most about our PlanetBox is its simplicity! The PlanetBox is one piece—no searching for lost lids, no washing five million separate parts—just one brilliantly easy-to-care for piece. At the end of the day, simply place the entire container into the dishwasher—did I already say that was my favorite part? The metal insert fits nicely into a carry case, with front pockets that can hold a water bottle and PlanetBox’s “big and little dippers” (sold separately), which holds dips, yogurts and other small side dishes.

The girls love using the PlanetBox and have sparked quite an interest from their classmates. The different-colored carrying cases, combined with the selection of magnets you can choose to decorate the top of the insert make PlanetBoxes a “cool” choice for any child at any stage.

For extra lunch-packing inspiration check out these images.