Being a mom of two kids, I've seen a LOT of firsts. First words, First teeth, First steps, and in my case First surgeries (yes, surgeries as I've been through one with both kids!) Today, was the day that the biggest kid got to have his first foray into the world of Bento lunch making! I couldn't resist really when his inquisitive little face told me that he wanted to make cool … [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...]
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...]
“F” is for French Toast, Fish, and Fudge… Oh my! Bento Lunch
Today's lunch is brought to you by the letter "F", and believe it or not I'm thankful for that! I seem to have passed down my inherent love for breakfast to my children, so I knew that a breakfast for lunch bento would go over well with the kids. Did I mention that the biggest kid at TEN pancakes for breafast the other weekend?! That kid seriously loves his breakfast food! … [Read more...]
“E” is for Elephant Bento Lunch
Nathan's favorite guy in the whole entire world is his "Ellie", a stuffed elephant that I received from good friend of mine for my baby shower waaay back in 2008. It was love at first sight, and the two of them have been inseparable ever since... Well, we did have a close call when we lost him in the Seattle airport en route to Mexico. Thankfully, quick thinking … [Read more...]
