I can't even begin to express my love for summer.Hotter daysColder drinksDarker skinLighter clothesWhat's not to love? It's not uncommon for this theme song to be playing in my head at all times between May and September! This cute, simple and most importantly quick bento is one of my favorites to make. Simple ingredients, quick, easy, and the kids love it! Nothing like opening … [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...]
A Stormy Bento Lunch
Last night we had an absolutely amazing thunder and lightning storm. Seemed very metaphorical for my life right now in fact. The last 2 weeks have been insane a little crazy to say the least and as a result I've been on a blogging hiatus while I attended a "family" funeral 7 hours away. I've still been bentoing, of course, so stay tuned for "a week of forgotten … [Read more...]
Excuse me sir, your Mo is showing!
We're 5 days into Movember, and cutezcute bear is rockin' his Mo... Are you? (Actually, I guess this is less of a moustache and more of a beard, but you get the drift!) If there wasn't currently an NHL Lockout, you'd think the playoff's had just begun. Men all around are gettin' scruffy. These days are crucial in the world of the Mo. These are … [Read more...]
N is for Nacho Bento Lunch
Getting back to our thematic unit brings us to the letter N. The thought of making a Narwal crossed my mind on a few different occasions, however I settled with Nachos. Mini nachos! I saw this somewhere in the land of pinterest some time ago and have been wanting to replicate it ever since! The nachos sit on a bed of leftover rice and are made of Tostito's SCOOPS chips (I … [Read more...]
