Today my husband and I tried something a bit different.  I wanted to get a few more groceries from Harris Teeter before the Super Double sale ended and he needed to get some things from Lowe’s Home Improvement and some other places.  We decided to do our errands together.  Actually, he dropped me off at Harris Teeter so that I could shop while he did his errands.  This saved us gas and time and also avoided me having three kids in the grocery store.

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This is my children’s lunchbox.  We carry it with us everywhere we go.  It took a while to find one that was just the size I needed. 

My son is 2 years old and not quite potty trained yet, so I needed a separate compartment for diapers and wipes.  The front pocket is perfect for two diapers and a small travel size package of wipes.

Inside the lunchbox I always have a sippy cup for each child, a cold pack to keep the drinks cool, and some snacks.  Some of the snacks we carry are granola bars, fruit and cereal bars, dry cereal, dried pineapple, raisins, and crackers.  Sometimes, if I know we’re going to be out for a while, I’ll even pack a sandwich.

This bag has saved us so much money, not to mention constant whining!    We rarely stop at a fast food restaurant to grab something when we’re out longer than we thought we would be. 

I found this lunchbox at Wal-Mart in the sporting goods department for about $6.  I had been on the hunt for months for the right size bag.  I’ll be glad when Cuddlebug is out of diapers.  It will be easier to find a replacement bag then, plus it will be lighter.

Do you carry a bag for your child when you go out?

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