Monday, August 16, 2010

Bento Boxes

As promised, here is a post of my bento boxes.  I took all these pics in a hurry, because I never found time to do it, so I just DID IT and didn't get creative in photography (and it was late at night).

First we will start with a new one that I haven't acutally used yet.  I won this Dr. Sears Nibble Tray from Christy at One Little Word She Knew.  I can't wait to try it!
These are Tupperware brand baby bowls.  I actually received them as a baby shower gift with CB and they worked perfect for his first bento's.  I have two of them.  One is green and one is orange, both with yellow lids.  Check it out in action here.

I purchased this Toy Story bento box at the Disney Store on clearance.  I LOVE this box.  It has a little tray in it so it is 2 tiered and perfect for CB's bentos!  Check it out in action here.
These Strawberry Shortcake and Bob the Builder boxes came from the Dollar Tree.  I really like how deep they are!  Check the out in action here.
These are just sandwich boxes.  I have never actually packed a whole bento in one.  Many people do though!  I will definately attempt it soon!
I adore my Sassy boxes!  These came from Target and Diapers.com.  You can find them on the baby aisle.  I bought 2 sets so I could mix and match colors.  Check them out in action here and here.
This 2 tiered bento box came from the FIT Japanese Dollar Store in Houston.  You have to secure it with a bento band as it does not actually snap securely together.  It was very cheap but totally cute!   Check it out in action here.
This bento box also came from the FIT.  I have actually only used it once and didn't get a picture.  I need to work on using it more this year!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Laptop Lunchbox!  I use it most often probably.  Its just so EASY to use!  I purchased it from Amazon.  Here is one of the many bentos I have done with it.
I recently bought an extra set of "insides" for our Laptop Lunchbox.  I have used the big box once here.
My Lock and Lock box is wonderful.  Also VERY easy.  (See a pattern here {EASY})  I bought it on Amazon also.  Check it out in action here.  The 4 dividers all come out so you can use it in several different ways!
This box came from Target.  It was around $3 so I bought 2!  My hubby and I use these pretty often, although I do pack it for Freddi sometimes like here.
Now this is a very common Sterlite box that you can buy almost anywhere to start out with.  This was my first box.  I still use it every once in a while.
This is how they all compare to each other size wise.

Now on to my "Bento Box Wish List"....

The Goodbyn


This one looks like SO much fun!  Its a little big, but Kylee can put away some food these days!  You get to decorate the outside with stickers!  You can purchase this one on Amazon for $18.20 right now.

Yubo Lunchbox

This one is SO neat looking!  First of all, it comes with two "faceplates" that can be interchanged.  You can by extra faceplates seperately.  The carry strap can also be adjusted to carry it vertically or horizontally.  And guess what!  The box is dishwasher safe!! (Too bad I dont have a dishwasher!)  This box is $29.95 on Amazon right now.

Easy Lunchboxes

These Easy LunchBoxes come in a pack of 4 and you can also purchase a cooler bag that they fit perfectly in!  The set of 4 run $13.95 and the cooler bag is $7.95.  You can check them out here.

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Thanks for stopping by!! Stay tuned for Bento Storage!

Workin Momma's 08-16-10 Bento

I am still working on my bento storage/supply blog.  I intended to finish it this weekend, but with the baby shower and 2 weddings, it just didn't happen.  I will get it done asap though!

Today I woke up and realized I had no lunch meat.  I intended on making a big dish of enchiladas for dinner last night so that we could have leftovers.  My "Rancher's Wife" duties called though (in the middle of defrosting the meat).  And if that wasn't enough, I sprained my ankle while out there.  Funny, both times I have seen the hubs run his fastest, has been out on our place in Tville.  First, was when I burned down the tractor a few years ago.  I really need to find those pics.  And last night, when I TRULY thought I had broken my ankle.  Maybe I should have been a little more calm so that Kylee didn't flag him down and scream "Momma's hurt REAL bad!!"  He was fast as lightning I tell ya!

On to my bento:  Strawberries, grapes, yogurt, Cojack cheese, and a granola bar.

I am having SO much fun planning Kylee's Back to School bento! Let me know if you have any ideas to share!

Thursday, August 12, 2010

More new supplies!

Dyno Dips Bento Box
I found this cute box at HEB in the school supplies aisle.  It was around $2 and they had a few different lid colors.  The lid to the dinosaur in the middle seals great so you can fill it your favorite dipping sauces!

Dipper Bento
I found this little dipper bento in the Dollar Aisle at Target.  It has a seperate lid for the middle dipping bowl, so it seals securely and you dont have to worry about leaking.  This was the only color our Target had, however, I went back to HEB a few days ago and found they had these too and in an assortment of colors.  They weren't $1 though.

Sandwich Cutters
Here are a couple more new sandwich cutters I have come across.  I found the Puzzle Bites on Diapers.com a few weeks ago when I was placing a diaper order.  It shows that they are $4.09 today.  I dont think I paid that much for it?  But maybe so, because I REALLY wanted it ;)!  The Train Bytes I found at WalMart.  They have a lot of new cutters like this.  I cannot recall how much it was.  Maybe around $2. 

I can't wait to get started using my new supplies!  What new supplies have you collected over the summer?

STAY TUNED! More Bento Supplies and STORAGE to come!!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Let the Bento-ing Resume!

Oh how I have missed bento-ing (if there is such a word).  There has just not been much need for it this summer.  Kylee starts 1st grade on Aug 23rd so Im getting stocked back up.  I found these items at the Dollar General today for $1 a piece!  They had more of the sandwich cutters (trains, hearts), but I already had them.  They also had 2 other sandwich boxes, and a set of Crayola sandwich boxes and thermos' .  WalMart has a stock of the same cutters right now, but not for $1.  So, stay posted for lots of Bento Supply/Storage posts to come until school starts. I can't wait to show you what I got at HEB and Target a few weeks ago....

Tell me your plans for your kiddos "First Day of School Bento!"

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Lovin these summer weekends!

Pickin peaches with Pop...
Makin jelly...
Checkin the "Bock Bocks"...
Checkin cows with Dad...
Getting messy with some ketchup and yogurt...
And apparently not ready for Monday!