FlatBox-LunchBox - Folds Out to a Placemat

A project in Coral Springs, FL by Rita Floyd-Vester
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FlatBox-LunchBox is a washable, heat resistant lunchbag that unzips and converts into a placemat providing clean surface for its users.
Backers: 565
Average Pledge Per Backer: $66

Funded: $37,399 of $33,300
Dates: May 20th -> Jun 19th (30 days)
Project By: Rita Floyd-Vester
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Latest News

45 Hours to Go - FUNDED

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

We Want Your Opinion! Help Us Determine What Colors Rock!

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers! I am sure you all have your favorites....I do too! We would love to hear it!  Please leave a comment and let us know which FlatBox color(s) you love! (The KS colors, black/green will be available if there is a demand without the KS... (Read More)

It takes a community to raise a child-it takes the KS community to get FlatBox-LunchBox funded!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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Over $15K – 460 Backers – 969 Project Page Shares on FB!

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
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Solvetta Lunchbox Doubles As a Placement : Won 2013 Innovation Award

June 1st - via: shibleysmiles.com
Have you ever wondered what happens with the food you so neatly pack in your child’s lunchbox once it leaves the house? Well they eat it at lunch of course! However many kids will unpack their lunchbox onto the cafeteria table. While that table may have been cleaned before they sat it down didn’t they just sit their lunchbox down on the table to unpack it? A lunchbox that has been grabbed, dropped, shoved, and who knows where it has been picking up germs and dirt along the way. (Read More)

21 Days to Go!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! What can I say?  I can’t begin to tell you how grateful my husband and I are for your support. We are so appreciative for your enthusiasm towards getting the FlatBox-LunchBox funded by believing in our product and sharing it with your friends... (Read More)

10K Update

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
10K Update – Thank you Tara Saunders for making that happen! In less than 4 days we reached the 10K mark! That is huge! Thank you all for your support! We could not have done it without you! Please continue to share the FlatBox-LunchBox with your... (Read More)

Attention International Backers!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Kickstarter Family! We received tons of emails from Canada and Europe regarding our international shipping rate. I want you to know we had a really hard time coming up with the shipping charges when we were putting the project together.  Please... (Read More)

The First 24 Hour Report - Thank You Early Backers!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are just blown away! The support of the Kickstarter community is amazing! Looking back at the past 24 hours: Successful launch with the presence of all children and faculty from my school, Lighthouse Christian School-You ROCK!  168 backers! ... (Read More)

Robots, Ducks and Awesome Swag

May 6th - via: nytimes.com
There are few phrases in the English language that bore an 8-year-old more than “trade show.” “Agricultural field trip” might qualify, or maybe “indoor summer camp.” But to draw a truly blank stare, tell a second grader that the two of you are headed to an expo on kitchen, bath and living-room accessories. (Read More)

Lunchbox designed to separate food, germs (video)

April 15th - via: local10.com
POMPANO BEACH, FL -- A fifth grade teacher believes she has built a lunchbox that keeps students' food away from lunch table germs. Rita Floyd-Vester teaches at Lighthouse Christian School in Pompano Beach. Outside the classroom, she wants to solve a germ multiplication problem. (Read More)

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