Got a teacher, contractor or any kind of shift worker in your life? This Crock-Pot lunch box will make them very happy. (Amazon)
Nothing against salads and sandwiches, but in these chilly winter months, wouldn't it be nice if you could have a warm, satisfying lunch instead? We're talking about steamy soups, stews, rice bowls or an extra helping of last night's delicious dinner — all of which you can easily tote along with the Crock-Pot Electric Lunch Box. This portable food-warmer has earned more than 6,700 glowing reviews, and right now it's on sale for $30.
Handy humans, this one's for you: With a powerful drill and impact driver in this set, you'll finally be able to cross all of those home-improvement tasks off your list. The compact, lightweight design makes them easy to use, and the best part? No cords!
Why bring a cold meal to work when you can enjoy a hot one with this electric lunch box? We've never seen it dip this low, so grab it just in time for winter.
You can't write an air fryer roundup without including a Ninja, and what sets this unit apart from the rest is its clever two-basket design. That means you can cook veggies on one side and your protein of choice on the other — and at the same time.
We rarely see it dip lower than it is now, so our advice? Add it to your cart, stat.
Don't like pink? You can also get this nifty lunch companion in green or blue (both on sale), or black.
This No. 1 bestselling gizmo rarely goes on sale, so saving even $15 makes it a winning deal. Plus, it has the respected Crock-Pot brand name and thousands of perfect ratings to back it up.
Not sure what an electric lunch box is? This brilliant 20-ounce gadget is kind of like a mini slow cooker, but it's designed to warm up your food, not cook it. It's perfect for people who want to better preserve the flavor of their soup or leftovers, or for folks without ready access to a microwave.
Inside the warmer is a metal bowl that holds your food. The lid on the inner bowl (along with the outer lid) minimizes spills and leaks when you're out and about, while the handle makes toting it a snap. There are no buttons to push — just a detachable cord that wraps around the base for easy storage. Plug it in about 45 minutes before you're ready to eat, and you'll have a hot meal when it's time to break for lunch.
This electric lunch box is adored by nearly 6,800 five-star fans, including teachers and truckers.
"I bought this for my significant other because I felt bad packing him sandwiches for lunch daily," shared a thoughtful spouse. "I love that there is an inner lid to prevent leaks. I like that it separates from the heating element so I don't have to worry about damaging it."
"I am a teacher with only a 20-minute lunch period, and there are three microwaves in a building for 80 people," wrote an impressed educator. "I absolutely love that I can have hot soup right at my desk. I leave the warming part at work and just bring home the inner bowl and lid to wash every day."
"Most convenient little thing ever!" gushed an excited shopper. "I'm a local truck driver, and I work up to 12 hours in a day. It's nice to put leftovers in this and plug it into my inverter in the truck while I work, and have hot, tasty food by the middle of my shift."
Several users had the same note as this generally satisfied reviewer, who wrote, "[It's] a little difficult to get the top off, so if you have dexterity issues it might not be the best for you." (According to another buyer, it's because "the seal works a little too well.")
"My only complaint (and it is not a big deal), but the cord is kinda short," wrote a final fan. They added, "I am a special education teacher, and a 25-minute lunch does not exist for most days, so to have my lunch all heated up when I need it is great. It works well, the food is nice, and it is hot. It has perfect portion control. If you are tired of waiting by the microwave at work, get this product!"
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
