We had 2 of Ara’s cousins over today, ages 4, 5, 8.  Everyone had a  bento with fish fillet, cheese cube, kitty cookie, and vanilla pudding.  We also had orange slices and banana pieces that didn’t fit inside the boxes.  Our day was busy!  We had a dance party, dressed up, built with blocks, painted, [...]

Trader Joe’s to the rescue again!  I took the red curry simmer sauce for a test drive and LOVED it.  Ara loved it too, even though it had a bite of spicy to it.  I used frozen chicken breasts so this was as easy as it gets!  The rice is brown basmati mixed with red [...]

It’s summer and so my nephew will be joining us a couple time a week now.  Which means, more bento!  I just packed a simple lunch for the kids, egg sandwiches (since nuts aren’t allowed at the YMCA), oranges, and an apple slice. I’m a little stressed about the kids getting along.  Ara is so [...]

Ara gets the last of my special breaded chicken strips with a little piggy of ranch.  Also in the box is a squished butterfly cup of vanilla greek yogurt with a spearmint sprig, and orange slices.  I keep wishing I had some round silicone food cups… the butterfly never seems to fit right.