Big back-to-school contest: win over $1,200 to ace your lunch boxes
19 August, 2026
Back-to-school is coming… and with it, the lunch box marathon
Every year it's the same story: September starts peeking around the corner, and the question comes back without fail – what are we putting in the lunch box today? Between everyone's tastes, the lack of time and the desire to feed the whole family well, this little daily puzzle can quickly weigh heavy.
This year, we decided to give you a helping hand (and a big treat). Les Belles Combines is teaming up with Alimentation Garde-Manger and Octave to offer you a back-to-school contest with a prize package worth more than $1,200.
What you can win
A single winner takes home the entire package:
- The book 180 Days of Lunches, as a signed copy – 180 ideas to never run out of inspiration again.
- $500 worth of Alimentation Garde-Manger meats, to be put together according to your tastes and those of your tribe.
- A 1-year subscription to Octave and an Octave Station – the app and the screen that organize the whole family in one place: meals, chores, calendar and routines.
- 1 hour of personalized coaching to take back control of your meal planning, stress-free.
In short, everything you need to start the school year with inspiring packed lunches, a well-stocked fridge and top-notch family organization.
How to enter
Good news: it takes barely a minute, and no purchase is necessary.
- Follow the contest's three partners on Instagram: @lesbellescombines, @octave_lesbellescombines and @alimentation_gardemanger.
- Fill out the form on our contest page.
That's it! One entry per person.
Dates and eligibility
The contest is open until September 8, 2026, and the draw will take place on September 8. It is open to Québec residents aged 18 and over. You can read the full rules here.
Three partners, one mission: making your life easier
This contest brings together three worlds that complement each other wonderfully: the book 180 Days of Lunches from Les Belles Combines for inspiration, Alimentation Garde-Manger for quality on the plate, and Octave for organizing the whole family. Together, we want to make this back-to-school season as smooth (and as tasty) as possible.
So, ready to try your luck? Don't wait – the draw is coming up fast.
No purchase necessary. Contest open to Québec residents aged 18 and over. This contest is not sponsored, administered by or associated with Instagram or Meta / Facebook.
Put these tips into practice
Get the whole family organized with Octave
Meals, chores, the calendar and routines for the whole family in one place: on everyone's phone and on the Station on your wall.
The app is free on iOS and Android.