No. 01Amazon
Insulated Lunch Bag with Combination Lock
A lunch bag with a combination lock. You've earned this level of distrust.
Real-life use: An insulated bag that keeps lunch cold and safe.
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Apology Gifts for When You Ate Their Leftovers (It Had Their Name on It)
It was in the fridge. It looked lonely. You were hungry. Unfortunately it was clearly labeled, and now there's a chill in the kitchen. Make amends with gear that protects their future lunches (from you) and a treat to replace what you destroyed. A gift helps, but say the words first: “I'm sorry, I messed up, here's what I'll do differently.” Then hand over the box.
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No. 02Amazon
Bentoheaven Stackable Bento Box (40 oz)
A stylish lunch box to pack their next meal in. Hands off.
Real-life use: Stackable compartments for lunches and snacks.
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Crock-Pot Electric Lunch Box (20 oz)
So their lunch can live at their desk, far from the shared fridge.
Real-life use: Plugs in and warms leftovers slowly.
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Vtopmart Airtight Food Storage Containers (24 pcs)
Fresh containers to replace the one you didn't return.
Real-life use: Airtight containers for pantry and leftovers.
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Master Hot Sauce Gift Set (30 Sauces)
Thirty hot sauces. A peace offering. Or a deterrent.
Real-life use: A tasting set for spicing up any meal.
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Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat
A cookbook: you'll make them a replacement meal. A good one.
Real-life use: A beautifully explained guide to cooking well.
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Lindt LINDOR Deluxe Assorted Truffles Gift Box
Chocolate, the official apology currency.
Real-life use: Assorted truffles to share or keep.
Check price on AmazonPairs Well With: Ready-Made Bundles
Pairs well with
Lunch Security System
Protect future leftovers.
- AmazonInsulated Lunch Bag with Combination LockCheck price
- AmazonVtopmart Airtight Food Storage Containers (24 pcs)Check price
- AmazonLindt LINDOR Deluxe Assorted Truffles Gift BoxCheck price
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