Egg-cellent lunchbox idea

In light of our recent peanut butter alternatives post, I've been really thinking about other ways to get protein into my kids at lunchtime, whether it's school mandated or not. They're hot-and-cold on hard-boiled eggs, but I'm wondering…

Egg-cellent lunchbox idea
In light of our recent peanut butter alternatives post, I've been really thinking about other ways to get protein into my kids at lunchtime, whether it's school mandated or not. They're hot-and-cold on hard-boiled eggs, but I'm wondering if this fun little doodad I just spotted might give them a nudge in the right direction.
You just pop a freshly hard-boiled egg into the Japanese Egg Shaper, let it cool in cold water for ten minutes, and suddenly you've turned a boring old egg into a cute fish, car, heart or star. And as any parents know, if it's shaped like a star--whatever it may be--your kids will probably eat it. -Liz

Find a selection of Japanese Egg Shapers and more lunchbox ideas online at From Japan With Love

And for more fabulous lunchbox accessories, see our back to school shopping guide.

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