Today's lunch is brought to you by the letter B! I had big dreams for today's lunch... I thought of hand sculpting a little bee sammie, painting it with mustard and nori accents, but the little man and I decided to embark on a baking project after dinner. Once we finished baking, got N to bed, cleaned the kitchen, hand sculpted sammies were not in the realm of possible! So, … [Read more...]
Back to School “A” themed bento lunch
Much like a wedding, the big day has finally arrived. Hours upon hours have been spent preparing for today. New clothing and accessories have been purchased to ensure everyone looks great for this joyous occasion. Camera's are ready, meals in order, and don't forget the parent's big speeches. Today is the day that the kids go back to school... That is, most kids! My kids … [Read more...]
5 Back to School tips not to overlook
As back to school time is upon us, I've compiled a list of back to school tips, that despite their simplicity, need not be overlooked! 1. Trial run lunches - Pack your child's lunch in the lunch containers they'll be using prior to sending them on their first day. This may seem silly, but this will ensure that your child(ren) can open and re-close all the snaps, zippers, … [Read more...]
{MAKE IT} OMG Chicken
Three letters easily sum up this recipe Oh.Em.Gee. This dish is sinfully good, and insanely easy! Seriously... You and your family will love it, I guarantee, or your money back! Even if you don't like chicken! How can you pass up on that deal?!I recently made Parmesan Cruisted Tilapia for my family and as a result of it's resounding success, I decided to to tweak the recipe a … [Read more...]
August Foodie PenPal Reveal Day!
I recently discovered this amazing program called Foodie PenPals. To sum it up in a few sentences, you sign up, the amazing Lindsay over at The Lean Green Bean Blog pairs you up with another Foodie PenPal within your country (currently this takes place in Canada, the US, and the UK!), you connect with the Foodie PenPal that you'll be sending to (and your Foodie PenPal will … [Read more...]