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This Crock-Pot electric lunchbox loved by teachers and truckers is just $30 (a record low) for Black Friday

Rachel Roszmann and Katelyn Mullen
Updated

Who doesn't love a hot lunch? Not being able to heat up leftovers on the go just feels wrong because there is nothing like a hearty soup or casserole when lunchtime rolls around during the winter months. Good news: There's no reason for a lackluster lunch with the top-selling Crock-Pot Electric Lunch Box and now, during Amazon's Black Friday sale and Walmart's Black Friday deals, you can snag it for just $30 (down from $45) at either retailer. That is an all-time low price for this AOL-reader fave!

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Crockpot Electric Lunch Box

$40$45Save $5

This awesome lunch box keeps your food warm on the go and comes in six different colors.

$40 at Amazon

Not sure what an "electric lunch box" is? It's a pretty simple yet brilliant gadget — and this one has more than 14,000 five-star reviews to back that claim up. With a 20-ounce capacity, it's kind of like a mini slow cooker, but it's designed to warm up your food, not cook it — perfect for people who need a way to preserve the deliciousness of their sammy or leftovers.

"I purchased this because I do not have access to a microwave or cooking appliance at work," shared one rave reviewer. "I use it at least once a week. It works great. I have used it for canned soups, pasta and leftovers."

Easy transport

Inside the warmer is a metal bowl to hold your food. The lid on the inner bowl (along with the outer lid) minimizes spills and leakage when you're out and about, while the handle makes grabbing it to go a snap.

"I bought this for my significant other because I felt bad packing him sandwiches for lunch on a daily," shared a happy shopper. "I love that there is an inner lid to prevent leaks. I like that it separates from the heating element so I don’t have to worry about damaging it."

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Easy to use

There are no buttons to push — just a detachable cord that wraps around the base for easy storage. Just plug it in about 45 minutes before you're ready to eat and you'll have yourself a hot meal when it's time to break for lunch. Being able to do that is a game changer for rave reviewers who work in a variety of industries.

"I am a teacher with only a 20-minute lunch period, and there are three microwaves in a building for 80 people," wrote a delighted educator. "I absolutely love that I can have hot soup right at my desk. I leave the warming part at work and just bring home the inner bowl and lid to wash everyday."

"Most convenient little thing ever!" wrote an excited shopper. "I'm a local truck driver, and I work up to 12 hours in a day. It's nice to put leftovers in this and plug it into my inverter in the truck while I work and have hot tasty food by the middle of my shift."

Crock-Pot

Crockpot Electric Lunch Box

$37$45Save $8

Just plug this baby in 45 minutes before lunchtime and open it up to reveal a warm, comforting meal.

$37 at Walmart
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$37 at Wayfair$40 at Kohl's

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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