Happy Valentines Day! Probably one of my least favorite "days" but it's hard not to give into the cuteness of all the heart shaped bento tools that I have in my stash. I much prefer to focus on CHD (Congenital Heart Defect) week, or the bigger Heart Month that is now my February. If you're new here you may not know that my beautiful little girl had a life saving open heart … [Read more...]
{Make It} Easy Banana Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday
Today is Shrove Tuesday, the term Shrove Tuesday comes from the fact that Pancakes are associated with the day preceding Lent because they were a way to use up rich foods such as eggs, milk, and sugar, before the fasting season of the 40 days of Lent.Any excuse to make pancakes in this house is excuse enough for me! The kids and I are big pancake fans, in fact, boy child has … [Read more...]
Pizza on a stick bento lunch
I was recently challenged by Circle of Mom's to come up with cute foods served on a stick. One of the first things that jumped into my head was pizza on a stick! I'm all about taking an old favorite and spinning it into something new and exciting, so that's what I've done here! Same old pizza, served up in a new and different way, and the best part... No cooking required! … [Read more...]
It’s National Peanut Butter Day!
Did you know that today is National Peanut Butter Day? Well, if you didn't, you do now! We're big peanut butter lovers over here, and it's not at all uncommon to hear one of the kids asking for PB&J sammies for dinner on a regular basis! I love the versatility of peanut butter. You can cook with it, bake with it, or eat it straight outta the jar! Today's lunch pays homage … [Read more...]
Winnie the Pooh, and Tigger Too! An A.A. Milne Birthday Bento
"When you wake up in the morning, Pooh what's the first thing you say to yourself?""What's for breakfast? What do you say Piglet?""I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?"Pooh nodded thoughtfully."It's the same thing."A.A. Milne was such an amazing writer, and I think I realized that even more today after searching various quotes. So many of my faves are from A.A. … [Read more...]
