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...]
I HEART You Bento Lunch
I'm lazy... No joke... Ask my husband and he'll gladly confirm the truth behind this fact.I've been super lazy with my kids lunches lately as well, granted, we just got home from vacation so I was on a bit of a lunch making reprieve, but even prior to leaving my idea of an exciting lunch was cutting the kids sammies in triangles instead of squares.Keeping it simple, today's … [Read more...]
My Little Valentine Bento Lunch
Happy Valentines Day! Probably one of my least favorite "days" but it's hard not to give into the cuteness of all the heart shaped bento tools that I have in my stash. I much prefer to focus on CHD (Congenital Heart Defect) week, or the bigger Heart Month that is now my February. If you're new here you may not know that my beautiful little girl had a life saving open heart … [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...]
TGIF! Pantry Pillage Bento Lunch
I always love how 4 day work weeks seem to have a way of making themselves feel like they were in fact, 64 day work weeks. This week was even more exhausting fun as I tackled single parenting while Mr.MoreThanYourAverageMom was working out of town. Needless to say the end of the week came and I was left with stale bread, scant leftovers, and no motivation. While scrounging … [Read more...]
