A new year, A new State, and still going 'bento'

Hi y'all!

Well, we've moved south of the mason/dixon line now, and E-boo is in second grade now. Since we were in a whirlwind last year, we didn't start off with the bento idea, and by the time I unpacked all my gear, E-boo decided she really did like school lunch.

My wallet felt the punch from that decision all year. The problem is that the school lunch doesn't appeal to her, so she chooses 'extras' like cheese sticks, yogurt and other good foods to add to her tray. They add up big time.

This year I've renewed my committment to serving her a healthy, filling and fun lunch, and compromised by letting her have Fridays as her choice for a home lunch or pizza at school. We made it through the first 8 days just fine and I'm eager to get into the full swing of making these great, fun, colorful lunches for her and little K-bug to enjoy.

My other inspiration is that K-bug will be going off to preschool (they call it K-4 here) in just another week or so, and I will be sending lunch for her on her late stay days (Tues/Wed/Thurs) so I might as well get used to making things up in quantity!

Guess I'm going to have to start using other containers for my home made icecream!