So we're officially into week 2 of having our students and as far as I can tell we're all enjoying ourselves! I took my two girls, and three of their friends shopping downtown on Saturday. Lucky for me they gravitated towards a shop called Yokoyaya 123 which as far as I could tell is very similar to Daiso. While the girls shopped I picked out a couple of … [Read more...]
GIVEAWAY!!!
It's here!! It's here!! Are you as excited as I am?!?! I'm pretty excited! If you're not, than you should be, because this giveaway is great!! I want to say a big, heartfelt thank you to all my readers, and those of you who inspired me to start this blog. I love to hear the sound of my own voice share my creativity (and sometimes lack thereof) with you and hope you enjoy … [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...]
I can do that!! Panda bear bento(s)!
I've once again had an "I can do that!" moment! My moment sadly concluded at about 1am this morning looking at 4 sad little panda bears that just didn't turn out quite as I had planned... Not bad for a first attempt though I guess! I once again received inspiration for this from MORIAZU.s LunchBox on FaceBook. Same place I got the inspiration for this lunch. Seriously, so … [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...]