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Parent/Teacher Conference

Posted by on Feb 6, 2008 in Kids | 0 comments

I have no bento today as I’m leaving at noon to attend Baby Girl’s parent teacher conference. This should be interesting as...

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Teriyaki Chicken Bento (170)

Posted by on Jan 18, 2008 in Bento, Chicken, Kids | 0 comments

Baked teriyaki chicken makes for a healthier version of this yummy, sweet chicken dish on hapa rice. What crazy, unheard of thing has Baby Girl promised me she will do?

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Last Legs Bento

Posted by on Jan 15, 2008 in Bento, Fish, Kids | 5 comments

With a ton of food about to expire, I have to figure out a way to use everything while not sacrificing taste in my bento. Hear about what Buddy did with the carrot I gave him.

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Star Spaghetti Bento

Posted by on Jan 14, 2008 in 2008 Bentos, Blog, Just for Kids, Kids | 10 comments

Leftover spaghetti is really easy to make into a quick bento with some simple cheese stars. See what bizarre toy we got in our McDonald’s Happy Meal over the weekend.

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Meatball Bento (157)

Posted by on Dec 13, 2007 in Bento, Chicken, Kids | 2 comments

Buying meatballs from Costco means using the same food in a bento every which way you can think of. Read about what Baby Girl did at the preschool Christmas pageant!

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Game Day!!

Posted by on Dec 1, 2007 in Kids | 0 comments

See a video of Buddy getting psyched up for the UH vs Washington football game!! He’s got the team spirit and his own UH football. He’s ready to go! GO BOW!

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The Peas May Be Doffed

Posted by on Nov 28, 2007 in Kids | 4 comments

Mr. Pikko and I have come to the conclusion that our daughter is either going to win American Idol 25 or be the next Tori Amos with crazy...

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Wraps & Watermelon Bento (140)

Posted by on Oct 30, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Kids, Turkey | 3 comments

This is probably what I consider my worst bento yet, made with turkey wraps and watermelon cubes, but it happens sometimes when you’re short on time.

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Costco Fried Rice Bento (139)

Posted by on Oct 29, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Everyday Lunches, Kids | 2 comments

A Costco chicken goes a long way and makes for a great filling in fried rice when added with fresh veggies. Find out how our trip to the pumpkin patch went!

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Healthy Tuna Sandwich Bento (137)

Posted by on Oct 25, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Fish, Kids, Sandwich | 2 comments

I bring back an old college favorite with this healthy tuna sandwich. Learn about the bad side of eating pomelo and the most frightening words a parent can hear in the car.

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