There are many great and not-so-great things that come along with university life, and dorm life in particular. Getting to hang out with your friends all the time, and always having someone to borrow laundry soap from? Awesome! Loud parties when you need to sleep or study, and having to share a shower stall with dozens of other people? Not so great. One longstanding cliche of college life is the Freshman 5 (or 10 or 15, depending on how your year goes). Yes, students are known to eat terribly, and we understand why - fast food is everywhere, you’re busy with school, work, extracurriculars and your social life - it’s hard! But it’s not just your weight you should worry...
Mason jars are one of those household items that are endlessly useful. Yes, you can use them when making jam or pickling vegetables, and they were the obvious vessel to hold our delicious Meal in a Jar. But the possibilities doesn’t stop there - in fact, that’s only the beginning. If your Meal in a Jar containers are starting to pile up, don’t toss them aside - repurpose them! It’s a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to make the most of your lunch container. Here are some of our favourite mason jar hacks. Store Dry Goods Your pantry will never look as organized as it does after a mason jar overhaul. Use the jars to store dry goods like flour, sugar,...
We have a pretty big menu - it’s true. We like to give the people what they want, and when it comes down to it, that means offering variety. Some of our customers are vegetarians, or follow a dairy-free or low-carb lifestyle. Others love meat or refuse to eat specific veggies (blasphemy, we tell you). No matter what you like to eat, we’ve got a jar for you - but sometimes, it’s hard to choose. Here is a rundown of our current bestsellers to inspire you - plus, a team favourite we know you’ll love! Black Bean Taco You’ve heard of Taco Tuesday, but around here, it’s Taco Any Day. It can even be Taco Everyday, if you want...we get...
There are so many great reasons to have a picnic this summer. It’s romantic for couples, fun for kids, and a relaxing way to spend an afternoon with friends. You can picnic right here in a city park or head out into the country. Try planning a scenic hike that ends a picnic by the lake - it’s as close to perfect as you can get on a summer’s afternoon. (And completely Instagram-worthy, if you’re into that.) All you need is a picnic blanket, some forks and napkins, and a small cooler bag or backpack to carry your food. Wondering what to fill your picnic basket with? We’ve got you covered. Here’s our shopping list for a perfect lunch in...
If you’re taking your Meal in a Jar on the go, you’ve got to have an awesome lunch bag. Sure, you can toss the jar in your backpack or purse if it won’t be there for long, but what if you need to keep it cool for a while? Most offices have a fridge, but we know that our jars travel well beyond your workplace. Are you taking it on the road? To work off-site or outdoors? To your kids’ soccer tournament or dance competition? We hear you - you need a functional, attractive cooler bag that will keep your food fresh. Here are a few of our favourites - tell us yours in the comments! The Packit Lunch Bag...
