Condiment Containers

The word "condiment" is described as something, usually a sauce, that is added to food in order to flavor or enhance the food. Usually, when we think of condiments, we probably think of ketchup and mustard. However, when packing a lunch, the condiment category expands dramatically. You can pack extra BBQ sauce for a pulled pork sandwich. Perhaps tartar sauce for fish sticks. Some mayo for a deli meat sandwich. Salad dressing for a salad. Or my kids' favorite - ranch dressing in which to dip their veggies.

Technically, you could use almost any container to pack a condiment for lunch. However, there some things of which to be aware.
(1) Not all containers are leak-proof. Liquidy salad dressings might leak, so you might want to pack them in a securely sealed container, like the ones that Rubbermaid or Tupperware produces.
(2) Not all sauces are packable. Like I stated before, liquidy is probably not the best. Thicker sauces pack well, like mayo, creamy salad dressings, BBQ sauce, ketchup and mustard. You get the idea.
(3) Some containers are harder to open than others. Tupperware had this great, tiny version of a lunch container. Only problem? Even I, as the adult, had a hard time opening it. Which meant that it would be super difficult, if not messy, for my kids at lunchtime.

Keep these things in mind; let's look at some condiment containers.

Flip-top containers featuring adorable bunnies and panda bears.

Snoopy-themed, anyone? How can you resist?

If your girl is into Hello Kitty, here are the perfect condiment containers for her!

Some basic condiment cups, in primary colors.

Leak-resistant sauce containers by Easy Lunchboxes. Quite a few containers for your money!

I own these. So cute.

I also own these. Very versatile.

These condiment cups are made from hard plastic, with a silicone twist top.

In conclusion, even if you make a pbj sandwich with veggies on the side, pack a condiment container full of ranch dressing for the veggies. You are sure to put a smile on the face of your lunch recipient.