Gong Hey Fat Choy! This year is the year of the Rooster, and Chinese New Year celebrations kick off on Saturday, January 28th, continuing for 7 days. We're celebrating with a Rooster Bento Lunch to kick off the start of the festivities. Every 12 years is a Rooster year. The Rooster ranks tenth among the 12 animals in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle. A year of the Rooster … [Read more...]
Octodog Bento Lunch
One of my all time favourite lunches to make is the Octodog bento lunch. It's my fave for a few reasons, and not just because they're fun to look at, but they're fun to eat, and quick and easy to prepare. I almost feel like I'm cheating when I make this lunch because it's seriously that easy. I've said before that I love making bentos because it's a great way for me to … [Read more...]
LEGO Lunch
I don't know about you or your kids, but mine are currently obsessed with all things LEGO. In fact, my son will soon be having a LEGO party to celebrate his 8th birthday. In typical fashion, I've been frantically pinning all.of.the LEGO on my Pinterest board in anticipation of all the things I tell myself I will DIY, but realistically run out at the last minute and purchase … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Bento Lunch
Did you know that 2016 is the year of the Monkey according to the Chinese Zodiac? The smallest kid and I learned all about China on our recent field trip to Dr.Sun Yat Sen Classical Gardens in Vancouver's historic Chinatown, and as Chinese New Year is quickly approaching I figured I'd make a Chinese New Year Bento Lunch to celebrate! The monkey in this bento lunch was created … [Read more...]
Aqua Adventure Summer Camp Lunch – Rubbermaid LunchBlox
Things I love about school being out for the summer: Way less traffic during my rush hour commute Things I don’t love about school being out for the summer: Constant “I’m bored! There’s nothing to do!” comments from the smalls The fact that I still have to work (which my kids just can’t seem to understand) All of the places I used to retreat to during my … [Read more...]
