Sit back. You're about to be impressed (and maybe embarrassed) by looking at these photos of the lunches Wendy at Wendolonia packs for her son Wyatt every day. The lunches she packs are not only healthy, but adorable. I'm talking major mother inspiration here. Here are some of my faves:
I love this. She bought food markers and stamped a robot onto the bun!
She almost always cuts the food in cute shapes like these kissing tofu giraffes.
spooky halloween
I love that she puts sprinkles on the fruit. Who wouldn't eat fruit with sprinkles?
Wendy is kind enough to have several posts that explain Bento boxes, what supplies you need (dividers, picks, containers for ketchup, etc) as well as how to pack them. Bento boxes are to be packed tightly so the food can't spill in route.
If you're looking for some serious food inspiration for your child's food, visit her blog and drop her a line! Oh, and wish her a happy blogoversary! She's been posting her bentos for a year now!
Have a mom friend that packs lunches every day? Visit Wendy's blog for supply recommendations and give your friend a new Bento set!
Oh my- that's mommy of the year stuff there! I love it, I may have to blog about it too.
Thanks!
Posted by: Debbie | May 12, 2009 at 09:33 PM
Such a great idea. Things have come a long way since the plastic Snoopy lunchbox that I took to school every day. I need to remember these for when my little guy heads to school. Thanks so much for sharing.
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Gesch | May 12, 2009 at 09:43 PM
Oh that makes me feel like such an uncreative mom! I thought I was doing good with my little cookie cutters :)
Posted by: michelle {sweet mady paper + gifts} | May 13, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Wow, Michelle. I am SO glad you posted this! I would love to do this for Ben's lunches when it comes time for me to send them along with him to school. At his preK now, they serve lunch, but come kindergarten or beyond, this would be great! Wendy is supah creative!!!!!!
Posted by: Anna | May 17, 2009 at 10:10 AM