A few summers ago, Bergen got to help create and cook using a solar oven at forest school.  Ever since then, I’ve been curious about the process, and whether or not we could make one work!

To my excitement, Think Outside Boxes made it happen last month with their Nutrition Box.  The box provided everything we needed to make a solar oven, WITH the actual Think Outside Box.  Genius, right? And, the a perfect activity to do on our recent camping trip.

View the process in action by watching our You Tube video below.  In case you are curious, here are the simple steps we took:

1. Cut an oven flap out of the box top.
2. Wrap the top with foil (provided in box).
3. Line the inside of the box with foil (also provided).
4. Attach black sheet of paper on the bottom of the box.
5. Create an oven window with clear plastic.
6. Choose some food to cook or warm-up!

In this unboxing video, you’ll see the Think Outside Nutrition Box contents.  Following the unboxing, you’ll get to see the solar oven making in action!  Not familiar with Think Outside Boxes? Here’s a quick rundown:

Think Outside Boxes is a year-long monthly subscription service that’s geared towards kids 7 and up! Each month, subscribers receive a box in the mail based around a theme. The service begins with an introductory box that includes a backpack (color of your child’s choice), and some other small goodies to encourage outdoor exploration.  The boxes that follow depend on when the subscription is initiated.

After the intro box, each box includes up to 5 pieces of outdoor gear, an activity book, and a set of waterproof reference cards that goes along with the month’s theme.

Think Outside Boxes Subscription Cycle:

Spring Boxes: Shelter, First Aid & Weather

Summer Boxes:  Navigation, Nutrition & Nature

Fall Boxes: Night, Water & Fire

Winter Boxes: Wildlife, Repair & Knot

Ready to see what’s inside the Think Outside Nutrition Box & see our solar oven? Play the video below!

I know we have much hotter weather coming our way, so I’m looking forward to trying out new recipes in the solar oven.  Maybe we can try a mini pizza? If you have a good solar oven idea, please let us know in the comments!

For more information on starting a subscription with Think Outside Boxes, visit their website! Remember, use Coupon code WildTalesof10 for $10 off your first purchase!

Do you receive any subscription boxes? We’d love to hear which one & what you think! And stay tuned! The Think Outside Boxes Nature box is up next!

Thanks to Think Outside for providing us with complementary boxes for purposes of review and promotion! As always, opinions expressed here are my own and honest.