I've drawn a winner in the Kids Konserve metal lunch kit giveaway, and linked to a Sacramento Bee article and video about speedy bento lunches. Details here at Lunch in a Box.

Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) picnic in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Full details with reviews of different picnic containers here at Lunch in a Box.

I'm running a giveaway of a free Kids Konserve metal lunch kit (green, butterfly, or caterpillar design) and metal condiment container. Deadline for entries is April 2, 2009. My full review of the metal lunch set is here, giveaway details are here at Lunch in a Box.

A full review of the metal lunch set and a sample lunch packed inside are here at Lunch in a Box. Use coupon code lunchbox at the Kids Konserve online store for 10% off until 9/30/09.

Reusable silicone bento accessories (food dividers and shaped food cups) are waste-free and heat-resistant. Full review here at Lunch in a Box.

These are real-life Valentine's Day bento lunches at my son's Japanese immersion preschool, made by other moms. I was reassured that although there were some Valentine-themed bentos, most looked like the regular speed bentos that I usually make. The full write-up with information about bento boxes at Disney Stores across the U.S. is here at Lunch in a Box.

Thanko Co. has put out a USB-powered bag that warms bento lunches at your desk. I translated product details and availability information here at Lunch in a Box.

Congratulations to comment #305 -- you've won the Laptop Lunchbox giveaway on Lunch in a Box. Full entry here.

Lunch in a Box is offering two unusual bento box sets with personal tours of San Francisco's Japantown for the Menu for Hope 5 food blogger charity to raise money to fight hunger. Open for entries until December 24, 2008. Full details here.

Lunch in a Box has moved to lunchinabox.net   Come join us over there for the full entries, and be sure to check out the Bento FAQ or the Top Tips page!

Make learning chopsticks with disposable chopsticks and a rubber band. Full post with a review of Edison learning chopsticks and Fun Chop gadget is here at Lunch in a Box.