Much like yesterday, today's lunch is brought to you by the letter C! The kids (and their teachers) have really been enjoying the themed lunches, and I'll have to admit, it's been nice having a predetermined theme on my end as it really helps with planning... Also helps today as many of the food in my fridge started with C! Today's lunch contains a Chobani greek yogurt, … [Read more...]
Friday the 13th Flower Power Bento(s)!
I seriously hate feet, but look at the cute matchy matchy!Holy Hannah am I tired! Not gonna lie... Our first week (less a day) of hosting our two students is over, and I'm very much looking forward to the weekend. While I do love bento making, making 4 lunches every night is exhausting!! Especially after you factor in daycare pick ups, student pick ups, dinner making, park … [Read more...]
They’re here!! They’re here!! My first Quad Bento Lunch Day!
Our 2 international exchange students arrived today from Hong Kong and they are just to die for! Super sweet, super nice little 12 year old girls who showered us with gifts. They'll be staying with us for 2 weeks and I am so very excited! We have hosted a student before, but never two at once, and never so young. Having Asian students I'm now even more encouraged to step up my … [Read more...]
Friday Favorite! Mr. Sun Bento with steak and eggs
With Friday, brings the guarantee of two things... That it's going to be slim pickin's in the fridgeThat the well of creativity is going to be running dry. Both these are ringing true today! My intentions were to go to the grocery store to pick some stuff up, but I decided to go to the new Value Village that just opened up near me and see what all the hype was about. I … [Read more...]
Oh Mr.Sun, sun, sun, Mr. Golden Sun…
To put it nicely, our weather lately has SUCKED. Non stop rain, cold, and just overall gloominess. May-cember is over but sadly, it has paved the way for June-uary.This bento was inspired by memories of the sun, and the desire to create a lunch for the kids that was more than just another plain ole' sammie. Our nextdoor neighbour (from our rental house) used to always … [Read more...]
