Why I make bento lunches.

Hi everyone! So, last week I had a lady ask me why I pack Bento bento lunches for my kid. I had been anticipating this question so I chuckled to myself a bit. I gave them my answer and they just said “Oh, ok.” I guess it wasn’t sexy enough for them. It’s quite simple…

Two holidays = A short week for bento boxes!

Good day people!!!! How are you feeling? I’m feeling wonderful. It’s the first crisp morning of the season and I love it. You open the front door and its still kinda blue outside. The air is cooler than expected but not cold. My kinda weather! I hope you are enjoying the weather at your house!…

What us people pleasers need in this life!

Hello Urban Mamma! Happy new year!!!!! Today is Rosh Hashanah- Jewish New Year. Apples and honey for everyone!! 🙂 The kids are out of school and we have a lot planned but before all that gets going I wanted to share my New Year’s resolution: I resolve to stop people pleasing! Oh Honey (and apples),…

Woke up late. Still on time! How, you ask?

Good morning everyone, I am currently sitting in my car. (Ignore that trash by my feet) 🙂 Now, you may be wondering “Why” or “I don’t care that your sitting in your car, Danita” but give me a moment to fill you in. 😉 I went to bed super late last night which translated into…

Bento Tutorial: Sandwich creations using cookie cutters

I love using cookie cutters to make sandwiches for our Bento Boxes. My 3rd grader is on this Nutella sandwhich kick and I am bored to tears. So I decided to pull out the cookie cutters and have some fun! It’s really simple! I purchased my cutters from William & Sonoma. They were on sale!!…

A new school year and the Bentos are back!!

In my NFL Monday Night Football voice: Welcome to the 2013/2014 school year everyone. It’s gonna be an exciting year with a lot of growth and learning! Kids are pumped! Moms and Dads are pumped! The dog and cat are pumped! 🙂 Lets hear it for our starting line up: Aallll the kiiiiids everyyyyyywheeerrreeeee! *Cheers,…