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I am probably the last person in the world to figure this out, but plastic is dangerous for you!

No seriously ... http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5713860.html

A good source for information on what plastics are safe for food: http://www.bisphenolafree.org/

We use these for lunches: http://www.laptoplunches.com/. They're expensive but the boys love them. They also help (me) with portion control, and the right number of things to send for lunch.

Remember, never heat anything in plastic. If it comes in plastic, take it out, put it in glass, and heat/cook it that way. Yes, even the Stouffer's mac and cheese. Defrost meat out of the package on a plate (I'm guilty of this).

Several sources have suggested that the lining of food cans and also Reynolds Wrap is unsafe, so consider avoiding canned foods and, if you use aluminum wrap, don't let it touch the food it's protecting.

Another thought, avoid buying food - meat in particular - that is wrapped in plastic. Instead, spend the extra time and wait at the butcher's counter for paper-wrapped instead. Cheese? I'm not sure what to do about cheese. It's always wrapped in plastic. I'll try to find out.

And now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go search my kitchen for everything I'm not supposed to be using.

PS Sorry it's been a week without a post. I have several things I'm working on, so hopefully those will be up in the next few days.