Playing small spoon to this kid at 5am... Small kid: Mommy, I love you more than a shark! Me: Well that's not very much honey...Small kid: Then I love you more than FIVE sharks! … [Read more...]
Kitchen Fun with #FirstCheerios
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...]
Kids Thanksgiving Craft Roundup
CraftionaryI can't believe it's Thanksgiving already! I hate that summer is officially over, but absolutely love the beautiful colours of fall. Fall is knee high boots, pumpkin spice lattes, and chunky scarves. Loud family dinners, aromatic spices, and handprint turkeys.This year has been crazy busy for me, so I am not playing host to the family dinner, but with the … [Read more...]
Spooktacular Bento Lunch
I know it's only the beginning of October, but I really love Hallowe'en and couldn't help but get into the spirit early! Plus, I find having a theme actually eases the bento making process for me. Today's lunch consists of a Wow Butter and jelly sammie on an english muffin with nori and cheese accents and Lindsay Olive eyes. The ghost is shaped basmati rice with a nori face … [Read more...]
Penguin Olive Bento Lunch
I love penguins. I've often dreamed of having penguins live in my bath tub like Jim Carrey did in Mr.Popper's Penguins, but seeing as my house is a zoo as it stands I opted for an annual membership at the Vancouver Aquarium instead. I saw this idea on Pinterest a while ago and when Lindsay Olives sent me some tasty olives to play with in my lunch box I knew I had to … [Read more...]