Sorry for the lag in posting, we took a couple days off to see the Mariners play the Blue Jays for Mr.MoreThanYourAverageMom's birthday. So lunches consisted of fast food and good ole' American ball park goodness! MmmmmmHope you're all keeping up with the Olympics! Such an exciting time and I'm happy to pay tribute as best as I can. Canada received their second silver medal in … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Bento(s)
Today is a very special day! It's our Rainy's birthday!! Rainy is one of our two international students who is living with us for 2 weeks. It's her 13th birthday!! She's officially a teen today and I'm excited! I love birthday's more than I can explain! With birthday on the brain I attempted to execute a little birthday themed bento. As all my loyal readers will know, some of … [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...]
Angry Birds!!!
Along with today's lunch, I must remember to pack a spare pair of pants for the biggest kid because I have no doubt in my mind that he's going to crap himself once he see's what's in his lunch container! Both kids love to play angry birds, on mine and hubby's iPhones. In fact, I'm pretty sure Nathan has a better score on most levels than I do... And he's 4. The kid is nuts … [Read more...]
I can do that!! Penguin Bento with tutorial!
I've always been an "I can do that" kinda gal, so when I saw a super cute tutorial for a penguin inspired bento at this website I just had to try it out. I intentionally made extra rice at dinner so that I could execute this, and while it's definitely creepy a work in progress that I think I could improve on the next try, I'm happy with how it turned out! The face is made from … [Read more...]
