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Our Best Tips for Business Dining Etiquette

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What do you think are the most important rules to follow at work lunches (and dinners)? Any “fun” embarrassing business lunch stories to share so that readers can learn from your mistakes…?

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Tales from the Wallet: How to Save Money on Food

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How do you save money on food? Do you feel like it’s harder to save money on food if you’re working long hours, or easier?

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Snack Ideas for Work: Great Snacks for the Shelf, Office Fridge & Freezer

Food | bringing lunch to work· food· lunches· posts· snacks

It’s been ages since we talked about healthy snacks for the office — let’s hear about your favorite snack ideas for work, ladies! During my legal eagle days I spent so much time at the office that snacking was par for the course — I used to keep a banker’s box on my window filled with … Read More about Snack Ideas for Work: Great Snacks for the Shelf, Office Fridge & Freezer

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How to Look Polished While Eating Lunch At One’s Desk

Business Etiquette· Food· Lifestyle | bringing lunch to work· lunches

Are there business etiquette rules to know about eating lunch at one’s desk? How can you look polished while, say, scarfing down a sandwich?

12/05/2016 228 Comments · by Kat

Coffee Break: Navy Blue with Pink Stripes Lunch Bag

Coffee Break | bringing lunch to work· lunches

This cute lunch bag is easy to clean and has adjustable shoulder straps and a small handle at the top. Of course, I love the colors, considering they’re the blog colors, but I also like how this bag is sort of feminine but also sort of masculine at the same time. If you’re looking for … Read More about Coffee Break: Navy Blue with Pink Stripes Lunch Bag

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How to Avoid Getting Hangry at Work

Energy· Food· Lifestyle· Productivity | bringing lunch to work· eating at the office· eating well· healthy eating· lunches· posts· snacks

Let’s face it, ladies: No one wants to get hangry at work — and long workdays are only made worse by sugar crashes. So a working woman’s gotta eat smart during the workday! But what are the best foods to maintain your energy during a long day at work? Which are YOUR favorites to keep your mind and body fueled … Read More about How to Avoid Getting Hangry at Work

116 Comments · by Kat

Handling Business Lunches as the Only Vegetarian

Business Etiquette· Career· CoWorker Problems· Food· Office Culture | bringing lunch to work· lunches· posts· special needs eating· vegan

2019 Update: We still stand by this advice on how to handle business lunches as a vegetarian — you may want to check out some our other posts on special diets or on vegan-friendly products for the professional woman. What if you’re at a lunch meeting or other work event and there’s nothing you can … Read More about Handling Business Lunches as the Only Vegetarian

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Healthy Snacks for the Office

Food· Office Supplies | bringing lunch to work· lunches· snacks

2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on healthy snacks for the office, but you may also want to check out our recent roundup of 40+ snack ideas for work. We’ve talked about snacks to keep in your desk drawers before, but since it is the season for healthy eating resolutions, I thought now … Read More about Healthy Snacks for the Office

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The Pantry In Your Desk Drawer: Snacking and Dining at the Office

Food· Office Supplies | bringing lunch to work· lunches· snacks

2018 Update: We still stand by this old discussion on snacking and dining at the office — but you may also want to check out our most recent roundup of 40+ snack ideas for work. Last week we talked about what clothes you keep at the office… this week, let’s talk about the food you … Read More about The Pantry In Your Desk Drawer: Snacking and Dining at the Office

113 Comments · by Kat

6 Tips for Saving Money on Lunch (Even If You Eat Out All The Time!)

Food· Lifestyle· Money | bringing lunch to work· budgets· lunches· saving money

Reader L has a question: what are our best tips for saving money on lunch? Even if you eat out all the time, there are still some smart money strategies… Here’s her question: Could you perhaps do a post on bringing lunches to the office versus going out? I’m new to the 9-5 world, and … Read More about 6 Tips for Saving Money on Lunch (Even If You Eat Out All The Time!)

164 Comments · by Kat

What to Eat for Long-Haul Days at the Office

Energy· Food | bringing lunch to work· eating at the office· eating for energy· lunches· working late

2018 Update: We still stand by this discussion of what to eat for long-haul days at the office — but you may also want to check out some of our more recent discussions, such as on the best energy foods to help you work all day, eating late at the office, or 40+ snack ideas for … Read More about What to Eat for Long-Haul Days at the Office

161 Comments · by Kat

What to Eat When You Have No Time to Eat

Energy· Food· Lifestyle· No Time· Sleep | bringing lunch to work· food· lunches

Let’s start by saying this: eating is a Good. Food is fuel for your brain and body, it’s yummy, and the act of eating gives you a nice break during the day. There are metabolic benefits to eating small meals very often, and your subordinates will appreciate the consistent mood that comes from frequent meals. … Read More about What to Eat When You Have No Time to Eat