Create Your Own Bento with Saizen!

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Well, it looks like my Bento days are here to stay. I've been going at it for over a month now, and as you already know, my limit to Bento-making is 30 days, tops. But look, I'm already at Day 44 (thank goodness, I only have to make 'em on weekdays, unless of course, the little boy wants something special on a Saturday)!

The girls and I formed a Bento group on Facebook called BentoMommas. We realized, after almost a decade of friendship (for some) and a common love and addiction for Bento, that we work great as a team. Already, we have workshops and swap meets on the drawing board. Exciting times! But the deeper, common bond is hoarding. LOL! Yep, we are addicted to Bento-shopping, and have found ourselves scouring shelves and online stores for Bento items every single day.

Our favorite store is Saizen - the local and official Daiso distributor. Seriously, we are at Saizen almost everyday. Moneigh, my co-Bentomomma, is at their Market! Market! branch every Saturday. I do my rounds of Trinoma, Galleria, Magnolia and MetroEast at least once per week (sometimes twice a week, if I have store visits on my field itinerary). Yes, we are addicts. And we don't just get a set, we collect. Well, mainly because our kids tend to lose picks, barans, cups, etc. So it is a good excuse to stock up on tools. Hehe.

Here's good news. Saizen's theme highlight for the month is, you guessed it, Bento! All September, find Bento and food items at Saizen at their standard price of P88!

Visit a Saizen store near you and check out their CREATE YOUR OWN BENTO highlight for the month!

I am excited to check out their stores to see what new Bento items they have in stock. In the meantime, I shall start blogging about Bento more. Yes, do check back soon! We shall start a series on Bento (as requested by my friends who want to learn more about this new craze) this September.

Let me just say it again. I can't believe I'm past my 30-day Bento limit! Let's do this!

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SAIZEN is a one-stop shop for all your necessities and Japanese goods for just P88! They offer a variety of products, ranging from household goods to hobby materials, stationery, school and office supplies, plastic storage and organizers, pet accessories and authentic Sanrio items - all at the amazingly low price of P88 each! 

Find Saizen at the following malls:
Robinsons Galleria
Robinsons Magnolia
Robinsons Metro East
Robinsons Place Manila
Market! Market! BGC
Trinoma
Robinsons Abreeza Mall - Davao
Robinsons Bacolod
Robinsons Cagayan de Oro
Robinsons Calasiao
Robinsons Centrio
Robinsons Meycauayan
Robinsons Place Iloilo.
Robinsons Place Palawan
Robinsons Place Tacloban
Ayala District Mall Imus
Pavillion Mall - Sta.Rosa

| facebook.com/saizenph
| twitter.com/SaizenByDaiso 
| instagram.com/SAIZENPH 

Preschool Bento!

RL came home with a circular from school the other day. Apparently, "Nutrition Month" starts next week and the kids will be required to follow a lunch schedule.

Monday: Cereals
Tuesday: Fruits (or any fruit-based food)
Wednesday: Vegetables (fresh or cooked as a viand)
Thursday: Sandwich
Friday: Rice Meal

And here I was thinking the usual Spam (with anything!) would do. Hahaha! Just kidding. Here's what he brought to school so far...

This was when Momma was thinking if she should start imBento-ing for the little boy.
| Tools | Bear Cookie Cutter and Ikea Cupcake Liner.

Hotdog pieces, rice and cookie - just because I wasn't feeling it that day.
| Tools | Sushi Rice Mold, Square Silicone Cup, Pick and Food Divider.

Star-themed imBento - Spam and Cheese Star Sandwiches and Honey Stars Cereal.
| Tools | Star Cookie Cutter and Mini Alphabet Cutter.

I thought he'd want more because he ate up the last imBento.
He didn't. LOL!
| Tools | Multi-size Heart Cookie Cutter, Mini Alphabet Cutter and Picks.

Cereal Day imBento: Cocoa Flakes, Honey Stars with Milk and a Cookie.
| Tools | Square Silicone Cups, Sauce Bottle and Mini Spoon.

Fruits Day: Banana Slices, Diced Fuji Apple + squeeze of Lemon,
Grapes and Strawberry Yogurt.
| Tools | Frog Bento Food Silicone Cup, Picks and Mini Spoon. 

And today's imBento for Veggie Day: Fresh Carrot Shapes and Broccoli with Caesar Dressing,
Sweet Corn Kernels.
| Tools | Mini Shape Cutter, Square Silicone Cup, Chick Food Silicone Cup, Picks and Mini Spoon.

I hope I don't get tired of making these for the little boy. Historically, I get tired after a month or so. Hehe. But it should be easier since preschoolers are so easy to please. I don't think I'd be waking up again at 430am just to make A one. Hahaha! Oops. Oh well, we'll see. Wish me luck! LOL!

How about you? Are you into making bento (imBento!) meals for your little preschooler, too?