Aug 29, 2009

CLOSED: Zojirushi Mini Bento Review and Giveaway (BTSC- Day 29)


The winner for this giveaway has been chosen by Random.org and is announced
on this post

Zojirushi Corporation began it's manufacturing plant in the year 1918 and with its foundation, set an industry standard for new vacuum insulation technology in an everyday kitchen appliance. The past 80 odd years have seen innovative products introduced to a rich line of kitchen appliances and accessories


This picture just says it all! (Click the picture to view a larger sized image)

We received a stainless thermal mini bento and I fell in love with it as it reminded me of the regular stainless steel tiffin carriers kids (and adults) use to take their lunches in, back home in India.

(I know some of you may not be sure what a tiffin carrier looks like, so here's a picture I got off the web for reference )


The mini bento, though, is a better looking and more colorful lunch carrier!


It includes a vacuum insulated main bowl, 2 smaller bowls, a pair of chopsticks (in case you feel the urge to be a little la-dee-dah!!) and a pretty little bag to hold all your lunch ware inside.

Don't believe that all this stuff can actually fit into that tiny bag? Well, take a look and see....


The main lunch bowl is vacuum insulated, which means it can keep food hot (or even keep store it cold) inside the bowl for upto 6 hours.


The main bowl can hold upto 6.7 oz of food, while the smaller bowls can hold upto 5.6 oz of food, each. All bowls are microwaveable.

The Zojirushi mini bento can be bought off stores online and on site.
(A quick heads up, the green mini bento is on sale on Amazon for 38.13$ - price slash from 52$)


Win it:

One reader will win their choice of a mini bento



OR a ms bento.



Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Leave a comment, telling me whether you would choose a
mini bento
or a ms bento.

Additional BTSC entries:

- 2. Visit the Zojirushi site and tell me what other products interest you.

- 3. Subscribe to my blog (remember you need to activate the subscription if you subscribe via email) or Follow my blog & leave a comment stating that you subscribe or follow.

- 4. Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)

- 5. Tweet about this giveaway and add the hashtag #ebmr at the end.

- 6. Add the link to this giveaway on a Mr Linky on a blog giveaway site, forum, carnival. (leave a comment with the link)

-7. Snag my Blog button (the cute little bunny on the right!) and leave a comment with the link

- 8. Snag the Back to School Carnival button (the cute little bunny on the left!) and leave a comment with the link


This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 years and above.

1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on September 12 2009 at 10 pm Central time, so enter before that. The winner's name will be posted thereafter. Please note if the winner does not get back to me 48 hours after his/her name has been posted, I will pick a new winner.

233 comments:

  1. I really like the mini bento.

    bettyroseg@gmail.com

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  2. Follow your blog -- Betty Rose

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  3. I really like that Gourmet Sizzler® Electric Griddle!

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  4. Tweeted giveaway

    http://twitter.com/bettyrose/status/3633123941

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  5. I would pick the ms bento because it seems more compact and plenty big for me. :)

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  6. I also like the Neuro Fuzzy® Rice Cooker & Warmer. It sounds very advanced and is also a really cute shape.

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  7. I follow your blog and subscribe. :)

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  8. I would love the MS Bento ;-)

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  9. I would go crazy for the Home Bakery Supreme® Breadmaker! Horizontal loaves! Yay!

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  10. I would want the ms bento
    shopannies@Yahoo.com

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  11. i like the ms. bento if i have my choice
    lmurley2000@yahoo.com

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  12. i would like to also have their ultra slim air purifier.
    lmurley2000@yahoo.com

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  13. I love the Mini Bento!
    ashy.baby@gmail.com

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  14. email subscriber
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  15. twitted about giveaway on twitter.
    lmurley2000
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  16. I am following your blog via google friend connect!
    ashy.baby@gmail.com

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  17. I think the stainless steal vacuum bottles are pretty cool also!
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  18. I blogged you: http://closetoftreasures.blogspot.com/2009/08/win-it-mini-bento-or-ms-bento.html
    ashy.baby@gmail.com

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  19. I have your button on my site under supported sites on the right =)
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    ashy.baby@gmail.com

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  20. I would choose the ms bento. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  21. I also like the neuro fuzzy rice cooker and warmer. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  22. email subscriber. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  23. I follow you.amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  24. I have your back to school carnival button. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  25. tweeted. amsbolda@hotmail.com

    http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/3633853801

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  26. I prefer the mini Bento

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  27. The home bakery mini breadmaker would be handy

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  28. email subscriber

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  29. I like the Mini Bento!
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  30. Home Bakery Mini Breakmaker, makes a small 1 lb loaf perfect size for us. The sturdy carry handle is nice when you want to remove it from the counter while it is still hot. And it makes pasta and cookie dough.
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  31. I would select the Ms. Bento!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  32. tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/3635029617

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  33. At Zojirushi, I also like the Sesame Seed Grinder CB-AA110.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  34. I am also an e-mail subscriber.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  35. I would choose the Mini Bento

    kimerizzo at yahoo dot com

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  36. I would choose the ms. bento. Thanks. :-)
    vinter@warwick.net

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  37. I really love their Home Bakery Supreme bread maker. Looks fantastic!

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  38. I also like the Electric Kettle (CK-BAC10). I love to have tea all day & these boil water fast with a cool touch body.
    vinter@warwick.net

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  39. email subscriber & follow on Blogger
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  40. I like the mini bento
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  41. I would love to own one the Home Bakery Mini Breadmaker!
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  42. email subscriber
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  43. tweeted
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  44. blogged about your giveaway
    http://tryallbyjury.blogspot.com/2009/08/bento-on-budget.html

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  45. I love the mini bento! ~ :) Thanks...never seen these before and now really want one.

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  46. Ms.Bento nickelpicklemom@gmail.com

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  47. I would choose the Ms. Bento. I love Zojurushi products. I have one of their bread machines.

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  48. I follow your blog through bloglines.

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  49. Since I love most things "mini", I love the mini bentos! :)

    mamamel78 at hotmail dot com

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  50. I also think the electric boilers/warmers would be nice to have during the winter for a quick cup of tea or hot cocoa. :)

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  51. I have your blog button in my right sidebar. :)

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  52. I also have your carnival button in my right sidebar. :)

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  53. I checked out their site and I would love to own the Electric Indoor Griddle.

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  54. i am a subscriber and blog follower.

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  55. This would be perfect to carry to the office!

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  56. I would like the Mine Bento to carry to the office

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  57. Tweeted
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  58. Blogged it
    http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/2009/05/10/contests-and-giveaways-roundup/

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  59. I'm a fan of the Ms Bento. The tiffin carriers/couriers in India are amazing. That is some coordination - phew!

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  60. I like their mini-breadmaker and the Mr Bento. Their Bento collection is lovely.

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  61. I also like the Home Bakery Supreme® Breadmaker!

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  62. I have your event button up!

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  63. Love the ms. bento. I actually had to return a bento I ordered from amazon because it was shipped broken. I was so looking forward to using it.

    This would make the perfect replacement.

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  64. Loved the D-mug. I like anything you can personalize.

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  65. Oh the mini bentos are so cute! Way better than the plain tupperware I got going.

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  66. I like the indoor electric grill too

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  67. The Mini Bento is the one for me! :)

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  68. I subscribe and follow your blog.

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  69. I so want/need the Home Bakery Supreme® Breadmaker! What I could do with that. :)

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  70. LOVE the mini bento...what a great giveaway!

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  71. I most definitely would pick the Mini Bento. It's just so cute!
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  72. Another one of their products that I really like is the Home Bakery Mini Breadmaker. It's been a few years since I've made homemade bread, and if I had this, it would go much faster and easier!

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  73. I blogged about this contest here.

    http://postedcontests.blogspot.com/2009/08/win-bento-lunch-kit.html

    Thanks for the bonus entries!
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  74. Would chose the ms bento

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  75. love their rice cookers!

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  76. What wonderful products. I love the electric griddle, and I would chose the mini bento if given the choice. :)

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  77. I would love the minibento

    My daughters will start going to an outside babysitter in 15 days, and this would be a wonderful thing to pack lunch into!

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  78. I would choose the mini bento. I love it!

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  79. I am an email subscriber:
    christinaburrell@hotmail.com

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  80. I would choose a mini bento.

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  81. I like the Tuff Sports and the Cool bottle.

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  82. I follow your blog.

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  83. http://twitter.com/winrobg/status/3707811941

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  84. I would choose a mini bento.

    mainlandmama at gmail dot com

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  85. I'd also love the Home Bakery Mini Breakmaker. Perfect size!

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  86. Neat!
    I'd pick the ms bento.

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  87. I have your button on my sidebar.
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  88. I'm a follower
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  89. I love the colors on the Mini Bento, I go for that one! :)
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  90. I'd love the MS Bento

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  91. http://twitter.com/GabbyLowe/status/3747589991

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  92. Definitely the bread maker or the vacuum sealed stainless steel drink/soup holder.

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  93. I would pick the mini bento
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  94. I also like the warm mist humidifier
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  95. I am a follower
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  96. I like the Mini Bento! Thanks!
    coolnatty12@yahoo.com

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  97. I have main button!
    http://theadventuresofpaulnatalie.blogspot.com

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  98. I have back to school button!
    http://theadventuresofpaulnatalie.blogspot.com

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  99. I like the Induction Heating Pressure Rice Cooker & Warmer! I love rice cookers! They cook rice so well!

    coolnatty12@yahoo.com

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  100. I tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/natdey/status/3791516900

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  101. I like Induction Heating Pressure Rice Cooker & Warmer NP-HTC10/18!

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  102. Follower@tcarolinep (at)gmail(dot)com

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  103. http://tcarolinep.blogspot.com/ Back to School Carnival button added.

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  104. i like the mini bento.

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  105. i also like their TUFF SLIM stainless steel bottle.

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  106. The Home Bakery Supreme® Breadmaker looks great I love fresh homemade bread.

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  107. I like the rice cookers, like the Micom NS-LAC05.

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  108. I would choose the mini bento. Thanks for the contest!

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  109. i would choose the ms bento, thanks clallen at ntin dot net

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  110. i like their TUFF SLIM stainless steel bottle too. thanks clallen at ntin dot net

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  111. i subscribe to your emails, clallen at ntin dot net

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  112. tweeted http://twitter.com/clallen1971/status/3865976273 thanks clallen at ntin dot net

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  113. I think the minibento would be a great idea for my lunchtime routine.

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  114. The Mini breakmaker sounds very handy. Thanks for the chance.
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  115. I'd choose the Ms. Bento.
    Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com

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  116. I also like the classic stainless lunch jar.

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  117. I tweeted: http://twitter.com/qwills2cats/status/3874447946

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  118. mini please
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  119. also like Home Bakery Supreme® Breadmaker
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  120. I would choose the mini bento. I love these.

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  121. The mini bento, I love the color!

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  122. I like the electric kettle. It would be very useful.

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  123. Congratulations, Grammy Kay
    You are now following Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports.

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  124. http://twitter.com/GrammyKay/status/3893571709

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  125. I like the Neuro Fuzzy® Rice Cooker & Warmer.

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  126. I would choose the ms bento

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  127. I like the MS Bento.
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  128. I subscribe via email.
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  129. I like the warm mist humidifier.
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  130. i would choose the mini bento.
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  131. I would love the mini bento.
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  132. I would like the mini bento (we already have the ms bento). ;)

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  133. I like the commercial rice cooker & warmer

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  134. bts button http://myloonyverse.com

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  135. Tweet http://twitter.com/dddiva/status/3913880681

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  136. I would choose the mini-bento!

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  137. I would choose the mini bento. sharonaquilino(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  138. I like the Ms. Bento. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

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  139. I would choose the Mini Bento.
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  140. Another item I like is the The Air Pot® Stainless Steel Beverage Dispenser
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  141. email newsletter subscriber: dontaskme22(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  142. blogged: http://iblameitonthecat.blogspot.com/2009/09/exp-912-energizer-bunnys-mommy-reports.html
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  143. tweet: http://twitter.com/momunion/status/3918513761
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  144. button's on sidebar: iblameitonthecat.blogspot.com
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  145. i would go with the Mini Bento. Thanks!

    polly
    pkeintz@gmail.com

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  146. I would definitely choose the mini bento!

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  147. Tylerpants has left a new comment on your post "Zojirushi Mini Bento Review and Giveaway (BTSC- Da...":

    I'd like the mini bento!
    tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  148. Tylerpants has left a new comment on your post "Zojirushi Mini Bento Review and Giveaway (BTSC- Da...":

    The indoor electric grill looks pretty cool! tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  149. Tylerpants has left a new comment on your post "Zojirushi Mini Bento Review and Giveaway (BTSC- Da...":

    I'm a follower. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  150. Miss GoLightly has left a new comment on your post "Zojirushi Mini Bento Review and Giveaway (BTSC- Da...":

    OoOOoh looove the mini bento, that would def. be my choice!!

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  151. Both the sets are very nice, but I think I'd prefer the mini-bento. This would be terrific for taking lunch to work.

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  152. I love the mini bento---thanks for the chance to win. My husband really wants a bento--but his portions wouldn't fit unto 3 bentos.

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  153. Ohh I wasn't finished--I would like the mini bento--I like the Mr bento for my husband.

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  154. Oooo I love the feel of bamboo--I wear a lot of black--so I would choose black or indigo---thanks for the chance to win.

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  155. blogged http://theartofrandomwillynillyness.blogspot.com

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  156. I would be happy with either set.
    The MS bento seems very pratical, and more useful, but the mini bento is just so adorable!



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  157. I think the both look great, but I'd probably pick the Mini Bento. Thanks so much!
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  158. Another item I'd be interested in is "The Panorama Window® Micom Electric Dispensing Pot". This would be great for my daughter's college dorm room! Thanks so much!
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  159. I'm a follower. Thanks so much!
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  160. I'd love to get one of their breadmakers

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  161. I would select the ms bento. :)

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  162. I'd love the mini bento, it'd be great to take to work! trixpixel(at)gmail.com

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  163. I like the ZUTTO Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer!

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  164. I'm a follower! trixpixel(at)gmail.com

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