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Gifts for the Roommate Who ‘Borrows’ Your Food

You bought the yogurt. You labeled the yogurt. The yogurt is gone, and so is half the cheese. Your roommate insists they “only had a little.” These gifts protect your snacks while technically being presents for them. Nothing says “I love living with you” like a combination lock.

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Open refrigerator full of labeled food containers, with a roll of tape and a wrapped gift
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No. 01Amazon

Insulated Lunch Bag with Combination Lock

A lunch bag with a combination lock. Whose combination? Great question.

Real-life use: An insulated lunch tote for work or class that keeps food cold and hands off.

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No. 02Amazon

Refrigerator Locks with Keys (2-Pack)

Officially for childproofing. Unofficially for adult-proofing.

Real-life use: Locks fridge doors, cabinets and drawers with a key; no tools needed.

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No. 03Amazon

DYMO LetraTag 100H Label Maker (with 3 Tapes)

Label everything. Their name, your name, “NOT YOURS.” Your call.

Real-life use: Pantry jars, shelves, cables and moving boxes.

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No. 04Amazon

Removable Food Date Labels (250 per Roll)

Write the date, and your name, very large.

Real-life use: Removable labels for leftovers and meal prep that peel off clean.

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No. 05Amazon

Vtopmart Airtight Food Storage Containers (24 pcs)

A whole set, so they finally have their own containers to fill with their own food.

Real-life use: Airtight storage for pantry staples, snacks and meal prep.

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No. 06Amazon

Bentoheaven Stackable Bento Box (40 oz)

Pack your own lunch in a box that looks too nice to raid.

Real-life use: Stackable compartments for work lunches and meal prep.

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No. 07Amazon

Kitchen Safe Time-Locking Container

A timed lockbox for snacks. It opens when it opens. Not before.

Real-life use: Locks cookies, candy or even phones for a set time; great for willpower too.

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No. 08Amazon

Lindt LINDOR Deluxe Assorted Truffles Gift Box

Buy them their own snacks. Revolutionary, really.

Real-life use: A box of truffles that's officially, finally theirs.

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Pairs Well With: Ready-Made Bundles

Pairs well with

The Fort Knox Fridge

Lock, label and leave no room for confusion.

  1. AmazonRefrigerator Locks with Keys (2-Pack)
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  2. AmazonDYMO LetraTag 100H Label Maker (with 3 Tapes)
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  3. AmazonRemovable Food Date Labels (250 per Roll)
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Pairs well with

Their Own Snacks, Finally

A peace treaty in three parts.

  1. AmazonVtopmart Airtight Food Storage Containers (24 pcs)
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  2. AmazonBentoheaven Stackable Bento Box (40 oz)
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  3. AmazonLindt LINDOR Deluxe Assorted Truffles Gift Box
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