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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Shift workers call this Crock-Pot electric lunch box the 'most convenient little thing ever' — and it's on sale ahead of Amazon Prime Day
Bringing a cold sandwich or soggy salad to work day after day can start to feel a little sad. After all, there's nothing like a hearty soup or yummy casserole when lunchtime rolls around. We have good news: There's no reason for ho-hum on-the-go meals with the popular Crock-Pot Electric Lunch Box, which happens to be on sale ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2025. Quick shop: You can score this little gadget for $30-$32 ahead of Prime Day '25 — it has a respected brand name and thousands of perfect ratings to back it up. Not sure what an electric lunch box is? This simple but brilliant 20-ounce gadget is kind of like a mini slow cooker, but it's designed to warm up your food, not cook it. It's perfect for people who want to better preserve the flavour of their soup or leftovers — or for folks without ready access to a microwave. Inside the warmer is a metal bowl that holds your food. The lid on the inner bowl (along with the outer lid) minimizes spills and leaks when you're out and about, while the handle makes toting it a snap. Just plug this baby in 45 minutes before lunchtime and open it up to reveal a warm, comforting meal. There are no buttons to push — just a detachable cord that wraps around the base for easy storage. Plug it in about 45 minutes before you're ready to eat, and you'll have a hot meal when it's time to break for lunch. This electric lunch box is adored by hundreds of five-star reviewers, including teachers and truckers. "I bought this for my significant other because I felt bad packing him sandwiches for lunch daily," shared a thoughtful spouse. "I love that there is an inner lid to prevent leaks. I like that it separates from the heating element so I don't have to worry about damaging it." "I am a teacher with only a 20-minute lunch period, and there are three microwaves in a building for 80 people," wrote a delighted educator. "I absolutely love that I can have hot soup right at my desk. I leave the warming part at work and just bring home the inner bowl and lid to wash every day." You can also snag this nifty lunch companion in green. "Most convenient little thing ever!" gushed an excited shopper. "I'm a local truck driver, and I work up to 12 hours in a day. It's nice to put leftovers in this and plug it into my inverter in the truck while I work, and have hot, tasty food by the middle of my shift." "I am a special education teacher and a 25-minute lunch does not exist for most days, so [having] my lunch all heated up when I need it is great," said a final fan. "Works well, food is nice and hot; my only complaint (and it is not a big deal), [is that] the cord is kinda short. Perfect portion control — if you are tired of waiting by the microwave at work, get this product!" "Very high quality and versatile product," said this reviewer. "Compact and easy to pack for trips." However, some products say that the lifespan of this is on the shorter side. You can't go wrong with classic black. "This is [a] fun product for lunches," said one shopper. "But I've been noticing it hasn't been very fast at heating things up after a year now. That being said it has been well used." Some shoppers have also said that it doesn't "seal well," — so you may want to be careful depending on what you're cooking. This small-but-mighty gadget is an affordable way to get hot meals on the go, especially at its current early Prime Day sale price. However, keep in mind that some shoppers say that it doesn't seal well — so you may want to be careful with what you pack it with.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rare deal: The electric Crock-Pot lunch box that teachers and truckers love is down to $28
Cold lunches are fine, but when the alternative is an extra helping of last night's satisfying dinner, why not bring it with you? The idea of barbecue leftovers or a hearty rice bowl should make your taste buds tingle. There's no reason for boring on-the-go meals when the top-selling Crock-Pot Electric Lunch Box exists, especially when an Amazon deal brings the price down to just $28, down from $45 — that's nearly 40% off. This No. 1 bestselling gizmo rarely goes on sale, and while it's not the lowest price we've ever seen for it, it's the lowest price we've seen for it since December. Plus, it has the respected Crock-Pot brand name and thousands of perfect ratings to back it up. Not sure what an electric lunch box is? This brilliant 20-ounce gadget is kind of like a mini slow cooker, but it's designed to warm up your food, not cook it. It's perfect for people who want to better preserve the flavor of their soup or leftovers, or for folks without ready access to a microwave. Inside the warmer is a metal bowl that holds your food. The lid on the inner bowl (along with the outer lid) minimizes spills and leaks when you're out and about, while the handle makes toting it a snap. There are no buttons to push — just a detachable cord that wraps around the base for easy storage. Plug it in about 45 minutes before you're ready to eat, and you'll have a hot meal when it's time to break for lunch. This electric lunch box is adored by over 7,600 five-star fans, including teachers and truckers. "I bought this for my significant other because I felt bad packing him sandwiches for lunch daily," shared a thoughtful spouse. "I love that there is an inner lid to prevent leaks. I like that it separates from the heating element so I don't have to worry about damaging it." "I am a teacher with only a 20-minute lunch period, and there are three microwaves in a building for 80 people," wrote an impressed educator. "I absolutely love that I can have hot soup right at my desk. I leave the warming part at work and just bring home the inner bowl and lid to wash every day." "Most convenient little thing ever!" gushed an excited shopper. "I'm a local truck driver, and I work up to 12 hours in a day. It's nice to put leftovers in this and plug it into my inverter in the truck while I work, and have hot, tasty food by the middle of my shift." Several users had the same note as this generally satisfied reviewer, who wrote, "[It's] a little difficult to get the top off, so if you have dexterity issues it might not be the best for you." (According to another buyer, it's because "the seal works a little too well.") "My only complaint (and it is not a big deal), but the cord is kinda short," wrote a final fan. They added, "I am a special education teacher, and a 25-minute lunch does not exist for most days, so to have my lunch all heated up when I need it is great. It works well, the food is nice, and it is hot. It has perfect portion control. If you are tired of waiting by the microwave at work, get this product!" If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Give your Valentine a heart — er, hearty — meal with this Crock-Pot lunch warmer
Lunch is probably the most underwhelming meal of the day. From salads and sandwiches to last night's leftovers, whatever you go for midday is often out of convenience and speed. But what if hot soups, hearty stews, rice bowls and more were also on the menu? Well, teachers, truckers and more folks on the go are raving about Crock-Pot's Electric Lunch Box. And if not for yourself, might we suggest this popular pick as a Valentine's Day gift for your sweetheart? Seriously, better lunches are such an underrated gift! Related: The best Valentine's Day gifts from Amazon, Walmart, Sephora and more Yes, it's an electric lunch box (er, bowl?), and it can heat up your food almost anywhere. The 20-ounce gadget is kind of like a mini slow cooker, but it's designed to warm up your food, not cook it. It's great for people who want a hot lunch but don't have easy access to a microwave or for those who want to heat up their meal right at their desk. Inside the warmer is a metal bowl to hold your food, and the lid minimizes leaks and spills — both are dishwasher-friendly. The tight-sealing lid also helps keep food moist, so you don't end up with dry chicken or rice (the worst!), and the soft, rubberized finish comes in pink, blue, green and black. An external lid with a handle makes toting it around a breeze. Now, when it comes to actually using it, there are no buttons to push — just a detachable cord. Plug it in about 45 minutes before you're ready to eat, and you'll have a hot meal when it's time for your lunch break. The cord securely wraps around the bottom when you're not using it. Related: I'm lusting after this burgundy Crock-Pot, on sale for Valentine's Day More than 7,000 Amazon shoppers give the Crock-Pot Electric Lunch Box five stars, and according to the retailer, more than 6,000 people have bought one in the last month alone. Many people attest to buying them for their spouse too! "I absolutely adore this!" said one customer. "I'm a teacher and only get about 20 minutes for lunch. The last thing I want to do is spend five of those in front of the microwave in the break room. I pack my lunch in this mini Crock-Pot, plug it in about an hour before lunch, and it's ready to go." "Blue-collar approved," said a thoughtful wife. "Bought this for my husband who works in the oil field. He is always out in a truck and doesn't have access to a microwave. He always had to eat leftovers cold (or warmed up on the dash — ick!). Worked great and plugged right into his pickup! Small enough to fit in his Milwaukee pack lunch box so he doesn't have to lug anything additional." Another buyer called it a "game changer for truckers" and added that they "no longer need to stop at a truck stop to heat food. I bought this along with an outlet power converter and it changed the game. Now I'm able to eat hot, homemade meals on the go." One construction worker said: "I work construction on a big site with only one microwave. I heated up my lunch within half an hour. Put in cold food in the morning and had hot food ready at lunch. Been using those insulated food jars for a while and it just wasn't cutting it. ... [This is the] best buy I've made for work in a while." Even desk dwellers love it! "I just plug it in about an hour before I plan to eat, stir it a couple of times and enjoy a gently and evenly warmed meal," said one buyer. "If I get interrupted, I just put the lid back on and it keeps my food warm until I get back. There's no odor while warming, so I've even been able to bring fish without offending anyone. The unit is very easy to clean as well. So glad I found this product!" Some buyers cautioned that it can get pretty hot inside. "I love using this to heat up my lunch while still working. I just plug it in under my desk for about 20 minutes, and I have a hot lunch. I am not kidding when I say hot either," shared a four-star fan. "My only complaint is that the internal lid is so hard to get off. The outside lid is a twist, so it's fine. But the inside one is the rubber seal kind, and it's absolutely terrifying to try opening my hot soup." On the other hand, if you want to keep your food cold, but don't have access to a fridge, check out this freezable lunch box: If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
