The Mr. Bento Stainless Lunch Jar contains 4 microwaveable inner bowls and includes a forked spoon with cover and an easy-carry bag. The outer container features durable stainless steel construction and vacuum insulation with excellent heat retention. Forget the brown bag, carry your lunch hot or cold in these stainless steel lunch jars.Keeps foods hot or coldShoulder strap for easy transportConvenient and portableFour washable inner bowls and a forked spoon Easy-to-carry bagMicrowaveable inner bowls

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Zojirushi’s Classic Bento Stainless Lunch Jar in Ultra Black provides an excellent way to safely and conveniently pack lunch where a microwave or a refrigerator may not be available. You will also appreciate the “greenness” of packing a lunch in our jars, instead of using a paper bag or disposable container.

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Japanese style two tiered lunchbox with cloth elastic band to keep your lunchbox securely closed. This laquered plastic Japanese lunchbox measures 5 1/2 inches long by 4 inches wide and when stacked measures 3 1/4 inches high. The bottom tray measures 1 1/2 inches deep, the plastic covered top tray measures 1 1/4 inches deep and has a 2 compartment mini tray to hold pickles or condiments. The laquered lid has a simple rabbit and cherry blossom design. Hand wash in warm soapy water, the elastic band can be hand washed as well.

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After school programs can be divided into 3 broad categories: academic,
recreational and social. Balanced development takes place when there is
compatibility between the physical, mental as well as the educational
achievements of the child.As the name suggests recreational after school
programs are based on a sport or recreation. Some of the more common
physical activities include football, swimming and basketball.Some clubs
offer programs like gymnastics, trekking and hiking. In this case,
youngsters are often given a short class in first-aid class also.

Recreational after school programs offer children an opportunity to let
off some steam and to destress themselves. The closed classroom atmosphere
and a day full of textbooks and writing cause the child to repress his
natural enthusiasm. He curbs his energy when he is required to sit quietly
in class and learn. Physical activity is an all-time low during such
times. This physical lethargy and inaction is countermanded by
recreational activities. Growing concerns of obesity and child diabetes
make it necessary for children to indulge in some strenuous exercises that
will allow them to work up some sweat.

Unlike educational programs, recreational programs do not tax the
mental processes. But, they do aid the learning process by making the
child more active. A child who is physically active is mentally fit, and
is able to focus his thoughts on the work at hand. Additionally,
recreational programs teach discipline, mechanics of teamwork and fair
play. These are important lessons in the growing process.

As more and more nuclear families emerge, the child faces greater
isolation. Many children shuttle between their classroom and their
bedrooms and do not have any meaningful relationships outside these.
Recreational programs offer ample avenues for socialization. This is a
place the child can go to and play even when his neighbor is not the most
welcoming. The Boy / Girl Scout programs are excellent recreational after
school programs. Lately, survival classes and camps have devised to
combine important survival skills with sports and games to educate
children on how to handle emergencies.

Like any good after school program, recreational programs are designed to
give children a safe area where they can indulge in some group activities
that interest them. This is one of the most effective ways to keep kids
out of the streets and out of trouble. But, one has to be careful when
enrolling children for recreational classes. The age of the child, his
temperament and his physical caliber has to be taken into account before
you choose the right program for your child.

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The essence of Japan is captured in this collection of recipes ranging from essential stocks, sauces and pickles, to rustic one-pot dishes such as soba noodles and elegant and exotic presentations. This fascinating book of recipes, gathered and photographed in Japan, also explains the correct use of ingredients and the way Japanese meals are traditionally structured and presented.

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This thermal lunch jar will make your lunch more tasty!

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Laptop Lunch Bento Buddies are a set of four lidded containers that can be used on their own directly inside a lunchbox or inside Bento 2.0 for additional configurations. The Bento Buddies include one extra-large, one large, one medium, and one small dip lidded containers. They contain NO PVC, phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), or lead. Available in lime, pink, red, purple party, and “berry blue.” This selection comes with containers in lime, teal, purple, and blue. (Made in the USA)

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