The kids took a daycare field trip to the animal shelter the other date (side note: Pretty sure that this field trip is any parents nightmare) and ever since they've been asking for a puppy or a kitty. My son even proclaimed quite adamantly that the kitties were "one sale! Mommy you love sales!" which is precisely why we had to get one! Touche child... Anyways, … [Read more...]
Sunny Days Bento Lunch
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...]
4th of July Bento Lunch
Happy Independence Day / 4th of July to all my American friends... No to ALL of my friends! I am Canadian through and through, however, between living in a border city, and the fact that my family has had a home in the US since before I was born means that I have spent a LOT of time down south. This also means that I consider American to be part of my culture. In fact, … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy Panda Bento Lunch
One of the things I really love about making my kids bento lunches, is finding cute and creative and best yet SIMPLE ways to take a regular lunch up a notch. This bento took less than 15 minutes to make which is a win in my books (especially when it's after midnight already!) and it's cute to boot! My kids love pizza, and these little english muffin pizza's are a simple … [Read more...]
Adios Airplane Bento Lunch
Leaving, on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again... Well, substitute "I'll" with Daddy, and "don't know when I'll be back again" with Monday, but you get the drift! Today's bento lunch celebrates pays tribute to Mr.MoreThanYourAverageMom heading off to sunny Phoenix for 6 days. I'll be going as well, but not until Thursday. If this bento was for me, it would have … [Read more...]
