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Did you ever wonder what happens with dinner leftovers in most household nowadays? Tell you what, most re-purposed them in many different ways. For the kitchen ingenious, they create a total different dish out of it. For working moms, they may pack them for work the following day. And still for the some, may even freeze them to serve on lazy days. Now which one are you?<br />
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We are the people who either re-purposed them for work lunches (yes! We eat the leftovers), or freeze them for any lazy days. Now that the kids are older and are less picky, they share the chores with us to consume whatever is left. And they don't mind at all.<br />
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The secret to that is the bento-style lunches. Nothing cute looking anymore, but I make sure they look appetizing and good. If I need additional compartments, I make use of silicone cups sold mostly at any local <a href="http://www.daisojapan.com/" target="_blank">Daiso</a>, or online by <a href="http://www.allthingsforsale.com/" target="_blank">Bento USA</a>.<br />
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Today's lunch is a leftover dinner from our Korean Restaurant dining. We always order a little too much to what we can actually consume. Aside from the hefty servings, my daughter was a bit full from her snack before we went to church last late Sunday afternoon. I like to pack foods in to-go boxes. I feel it's a great excuse to skip cooking for half a day or so.<br />
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Korean dishes is one of our favorites. From appetizer to dessert, it's all delectable. So for this bento, I packed Vegetable Kimchi, Chap-chae glass noodle, Beef Bulgogi with Spicy Chicken on a half cup of steamed rice. To finish the meal, oranges to neutralize all after tastes. All in on our<a href="http://amzn.to/1LGvbYn" target="_blank"> Easylunchboxes.</a><br />
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For my boy, on his <a href="http://amzn.to/1Ex6Swq" target="_blank">Fit & Fresh Bento Lunch Kit</a>, he had a 3/4 cup of steamed rice, half cup of Beef Bulgogi, and oranges with plum for dessert.<br />
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Lastly, my girl brought in warm steamed rice on her favorite thermal kids' funtainer from <a href="http://amzn.to/1LGvS3M" target="_blank">Thermos</a>. She also had a half cup of non-spicy Korean Chicken teriyaki to go with her rice, and plums to snack on for recess. All klip it plastic containers by <a href="http://amzn.to/1Eu6YES" target="_blank">Sistema</a>. <br />
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Happy 1st of September!<br />
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It's Back to School and still we're at the peak of the summer heat. The least we would want when waiting in line to pick up the kids in school, whether or not we're seated in our car. With the fluctuating gas prices nowadays, gas conservation is still at the top of our minds. But how can we, when the heat is unbearable? I must admit, I wait in my car with the A/C at full blast. My heart goes towards our children who play/run on the field to fulfill their PE requirements, or spend their recesses with no choice at all. <br />
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We encourage lots of fluid intake to replenish the body fluids lost while spending time outside. So we pack them lots of ice cold water and<a href="https://www.honesttea.com/" target="_blank"> Honest Tea</a> natural juices that will last them throughout the day. At home, we serve them more <a href="https://www.honesttea.com/" target="_blank">Honest Organic Tea</a> that can effectively quench the thirst and stay cool. Have you tried the <a href="https://www.honesttea.com/" target="_blank">Honest Tea</a> yet?<br />
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They come in 9 great flavorful brewed teas. They have a wide-range of flavors for each and everyone. Try it all and pick your favorites. They are locally available. They're package in plastic bottles that are safe to be stowed for school, work, picnics, ball games, and parties.<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/half-half/" target="_blank">Half Tea & Half Lemonade </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/peach-white-tea/" target="_blank">Peach Tea</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/pomegranate-blue/" target="_blank">Pomegranate Blue Flavored Herbal Tea</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/orange-mango/" target="_blank">Orange Mango Flavored Herbal Tea</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/raspberry-tea/" target="_blank">Raspberry Tea</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/unsweet-lemon-tea/" target="_blank">Unsweet Lemon Tea</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/lemon-tea/" target="_blank">Lemon Tea</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/cranberry-lemonade/" target="_blank">Cranberry Lemon Flavored Herbal Tea </a></li>
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We love it. It's just a tad sweet. Never too much to
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It's never too strong. Just the right amount to enjoy green tea on a
daily basis. My kids have their favorites as well. Mister G loves the <a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/orange-mango/" target="_blank">Honest Tea Orange Mango Flavored Herbal Tea</a>, while my Missy A loves her <a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/raspberry-tea/" target="_blank">Honest Raspberry Tea</a>. Captain Pete takes whatever<a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/honey-green-tea/" target="_blank"> Honest Tea</a>
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cool after a day at work. It's the best way to beat the mid-summer
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Welcome to school year 2015-16 everyone!! It's back to school once again. First days are fun, but we can't help but have jitters. I have tons of that especially when it comes to meal planning & preps for first days of school, till Week 1 is over. With all the jitters come excitement as well. We love it because of new stuffs we accumulate over the break to prepare for the coming school year.<br />
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Over the break, I am thrilled to share that I was contacted by numerous bento retailers and suppliers to partner with as I blog away my bento lunches to school as I see fit. For starters, <a href="http://shop.fit-fresh.com/" target="_blank">Fit & Fresh</a> has sent me their wonderful Bento Lunch Kit, which immediately caught my boy's attention. At first I didn't know how I can present it to you to differentiate it from the other lunchboxes I've tried. All have positive reviews but this has features to die for. Ok..ok..not to exaggerate, but there are stuffs that <a href="http://www.fit-fresh.com/" target="_blank">Fit & Fresh</a> has that I always wanted for a bento box.<br />
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Multi-compartment bento lunch kit is always a must. We love our main entree to be separated from its sides and desserts. That way flavors don't mix, and sandwiches don't get soggy by lunch time. <br />
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Size does matter. We found that <a href="http://shop.fit-fresh.com/Kids-Bento-Lunch-Insulated-Carrier/dp/B00KO48AL8?field_availability=-2&field_browse=4652813011&field_keywords=bento+lunch+kit&id=Kids+Bento+Lunch+Insulated+Carrier&ie=UTF8&refinementHistory=subjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice&searchKeywords=bento+lunch+kit&searchNodeID=4652813011&searchPage=1&searchRank=relevancerank&searchSize=12" target="_blank">Fit & Fresh lunch kit</a> has the perfect size for my Middle School-aged boy. I can fill up the large compartment with 3 cups of rice, or 2 standard-sized hamburger with buns. The other two smaller compartments can fit 3/4 cups of diced medium pears, grapes, apples, on each side. On this meal, I packed several slices of pickle ovals for his cheeseburger meal. He loves ketchup and just glad I keep stashes of to-go ketchup sachets from different fast food chains at home.<br />
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I also love that those smaller compartments have several packing options. It is given, like others, the base is compartmentalized. Furthermore, it includes 2 bento pods (containers with individual lids) that can accommodate 1/2 cup each of runny sides like yogurt, dips, and salsa. It's leak-proof so it's mess-free.<br />
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Isn't it lovely to find a lunch kit that includes reusable ice packs to keep food chilled and fresh at all times. And, still keep them compact with minimal parts to assemble. I like the fact that it is clipped to its lid, that way kids don't lose them. That's what sets <a href="http://shop.fit-fresh.com/Kids-Bento-Lunch-Insulated-Carrier/dp/B00KO48AL8?field_availability=-2&field_browse=4652813011&field_keywords=bento+lunch+kit&id=Kids+Bento+Lunch+Insulated+Carrier&ie=UTF8&refinementHistory=subjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice&searchKeywords=bento+lunch+kit&searchNodeID=4652813011&searchPage=1&searchRank=relevancerank&searchSize=12" target="_blank">Fit & Fresh</a> shine above its leading competitors. Personally, it's a winner and a keeper.<br />
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To top it off, for $19.99, it comes with a quality insulated travel bag that gives no additional bulk. It keeps everything in one place. It's machine-washable, or you can even wipe them clean in between uses. Perfect for kids who just want to stash it inside his backpack and go. They also come in different colors and style. What more could anyone ask for?<br />
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I've been noticing that my third grader has been eating considerably bigger portion of meals each day. Good news for us because it can be a good sign that her pickiness will soon be over. With all of my lunchbox collections <strike>I've been hoarding at home</strike>, there's only one container that successfully keep her eating happy at school. She loves warm lunches, and only thermos can guarantee that. So this year, I am investing on thermal lunch jars to hold her meals warm on a daily basis in school.</div>
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Who doesn't love coffee? </div>
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I must admit that I was once a coffee-lover who quit by choice, but is hooked again. Coffee makes our mornings sane and bright. I love all kinds of coffee. The stronger and flavorful it gets, the better. At least one cup of coffee a day is all I need to be able to function to my full potential.</div>
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Recently Dana Harris of Food Packaging Labels reached out to me to share some great infographics about healthy eating and handy lunchbox printables to all of my blog readers. I will be sharing them throughout the month of MAY. They are FREE to download for your personal use to add pretty, nice and cool attractions to lunchboxes, when packing lunches to your kiddos. I have asked her to guest post on my blog to reach out to my readers as well. Thanks, Dana!</div>
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Healthy eating starts at home but continues at school. Kids
spend most of their day at school, therefore, preparing a healthy diet for you
child is very important. Healthy food gives active kids the nutrition they need
to get through the day while helping them concentrate and learn. However, every
parent who packs a lunch for their child knows that it is very tricky to
prepare food that is both healthy and in accordance with the kid’s wishes. </div>
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There are many reasons why children don’t eat their lunches at
school and bring them back home. Sometimes they skip lunch so they have more
time to play with their friends during recess. While other times they just
might find the food bland. They may not like the shape of their sandwiches or
the food gets their hands sticky. Or maybe they simply do not like the look of
their lunchboxes. These colorful <a href="http://www.foodpackaginglabels.net/lunchbox-stickers/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">lunchbox stickers</span></a> will help you transform your
kid’s lunchbox so it will make him or
her curious to at least peek inside and see what’s for lunch that day. Various
sticker designs give you the opportunity to change the look of your child's’
lunchbox on a daily basis, to keep it fun and exciting. Additionally, you can
use these lunchbox labels to surprise your kids with fun and inspirational
notes or simply to tell them you love them. These stickers can be used in an
interactive way by making a game of it. For example, having them guess what’s
in the box before they open it. The lunchbox stickers can act as a lead by
placing the appropriate image in accordance to the food placed inside. You can
put strawberry stickers on the container you prepared with strawberries or a
doughnut one for dessert allowing you to decorate the container. </div>
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If your kids are still bringing their lunch home, you can
encourage them to decorate their lunchboxes by themselves while you are
preparing their lunch. It will be a mini DIY project which allows them to
participate in the process. They will take part in the project and feel proud
that they helped make their lunch. </div>
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Over the past months, I had a chance to try out an organic carbonated beverage that I never thought would exist. They are the <a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/tag/honest-fizz/" target="_blank">Honest Fizz</a>. A zero calorie soda. A healthier alternative of diet beverages.<br />
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What's good about this drink is it's not artificially flavored. They are all-natural including sweeteners. So we can just indulge ourselves on these refreshments without the worry of packing on extra weights, or taking in too much artificial ingredients, which are definitely not good for our body and mind. Best of all, it's affordable. Now packed in 6 easy carry cans, retailing for $5.99/pack. Perfect for parties, picnics and drive-in movies.<br />
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I have sent this with one of my kids' lunches which grew curiosity in school. He said everyone asked where he got it. Root Beer and Orange Pop are my kids' favorite. Mine is the Ginger Ale. So when we had this, it feels good that it tasted almost alike the competitors' brand. Except it's organic and you know it's healthier.<br />
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Almonds is one of the most nutritious snacks with a low caloric content. One of the healthiest choices especially for families with allergen sensitivity issues, and individuals with medical history of chronic diseases and cancer. Not just that, but also for any individuals who choose to live a healthy life. </div>
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<b>Why Almonds?</b><br />
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Almonds is one of the top choices because of its several nutritional benefits that can contribute to healthy lifestyle. Primarily, they are a good source of:<br />
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<li><b>Vitamin E</b>, which is an antioxidant that contributes for the formation of healthy blood cells and tissues.</li>
<li><b>Folic Acid</b>, keeps the neural tubes healthy especially on pregnancy. </li>
<li><b>Protein</b>, which is necessary for healthy muscles, blood and organs. </li>
<li><b>Fiber</b>, a good source that aids in the cleansing of the digestive system.</li>
<li><b>Iron</b> helps
carry oxygen to all of the body's cells and organs.</li>
<li><b>Zinc</b>, which aids in wound healing and
is involved in protein metabolism. It is also important in the
development of the reproductive system.</li>
<li><b>Copper</b>, which helps carry oxygen throughout the body and helps keep
bones, blood vessels and nerves healthy.</li>
<li><b>Magnesium</b> is used in building bones, making protein, releasing
energy from muscles and regulating body temperature. It's also needed
for calcium and potassium balance in the body.</li>
<li><b>Phosphorous</b> is the second most abundant mineral in the body. It helps build strong bones and teeth, and helps the
body uses protein, fat and carbohydrate.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.phytochemicals.info/" target="_blank"><b>Pytochemicals</b></a> have protective or disease preventive properties.</li>
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<b>What are the Health Benefits of Almonds?</b><br />
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<li>It reduces the risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.</li>
<li>It reduces the risk of birth defects.</li>
<li>It is a good source of energy. </li>
<li>It prevents constipation, diverticulosis, colon and rectal cancer.</li>
<li>It lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol level and improve blood sugar control.</li>
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It protects arterial damage.</li>
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It helps build strong bones and teeth.</li>
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<b>How do we incorporate Almonds in our diet?</b><br />
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Easy! I have partnered with <a href="https://nuts.com/nuts/almonds/" target="_blank">Nuts.com</a> to raise awareness of the important health benefits of almonds in our diets. If you are new to almonds incorporating into your diet, you can get ideas from their site with a wide variety of almond products such as: <b></b><br />
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<li><b>Almond Flour, </b>as substitute to regular whole wheat or all-purpose flour used for baking.<b><br /></b></li>
<li><b>Almond Milk, </b>as substitute to regular whole milk. It is especially best for families with dairy and gluten allergies.<b><br /></b></li>
<li><b>Almond Butter</b>, used for sandwich spreads, especially used by families with peanut allergies and have gluten-free diets.</li>
<li><b>Almond Paste</b>, used for cakes</li>
<li><b>Chocolates with Almonds</b></li>
<li><b>Almonds covered with chocolates, yogurts and other delectable delights </b>that will surely entice your little ones at home. </li>
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My family are chocoholics. Chocolate is a good medium when incorporating anything new to our diet. Chocolate covered almonds is a huge hit in our household, which we love mixing it with other stuffs we love when making trail mixes for school, movie nights and road trips. For added fun, we coat our own almonds with the kind of chocolate flavor we love. Almond butter is next when making sandwiches for after school snacks. And when kids are tired of regular milk, I give them almond milk as a treat. We love almonds!<br />
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A Meatless Friday Lunch Post</h2>
Lent is here and I have been wanting to make a post about lunches we can pack for families observing the Lenten Season. Lent is the season for penance and prayer before Easter. Typically Catholic families fast or abstain from meat, and other activities they love as part of their penance, as they pray. For devotees, there's hardcore fasting and abstinence happening around this season. Some don't actually eat on Fridays, which I honestly can't survive.</div>
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I grew up in a household that actually remove one meal in a day, and just 2 small meals for the other 2. No snacks. So when hunger strikes, water is your best friend to flush out gastric juices, and push hunger away. One great way to lose weight. Ha! </div>
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My family and I love food. We can actually live without almost anything except food. So I asked the kids to come up with stuffs they can abstain in observance of Lent. No answer. So I suggested, we all stay away from meat like chicken, pork and beef. The only meat we can eat is seafood, like fish, clams, crabs, lobsters etc. Still yummy I know. So I just limit our meat intake to fish and shell foods. And no eating out on Fridays. All agreed.</div>
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So today's lunch is our leftover breakfast that I never get the chance to eat. So I packed it and brought it to work for lunch. I snatched my daughter's soy drink, and mandarin orange fruit pack with purple grapes to keep me filled till dinner time. And lots of bottled water.</div>
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My daughter had 2 bean and cheese burrito, grapes and soy drinks as well. My son ate in school. Cafeteria served cheese quesadilla, fruits and milk. Hubby had tofu and spicy eggplant with rice. Morning was rough for me so no pictures for those yumminess were taken. </div>
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Last year my sister had a break from work and finally visited us in summer. She stayed with us till after my daughter's 8th birthday in December. It was a wonderful time to catch up and bond again. The kids loved her around. The last time we saw each other was back in 2010. Though we facetime and Skype regularly, nothing beats up close and personal. Her stay with us gave me a huge break in the kitchen as well. She's one great cook, who pleasantly served dishes to us meal after meal. One of the meal that caught our attention was Vongole. It was our first to have this dish. My kids devoured it each time it's served.<br />
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But when I tried it in my kitchen, I couldn't do it just the way she did. She cooks by taste. She doesn't keep a recipe in hand. So if you ask her, she'll give you the ingredients, but the rest is up to you. Oh boy! <br />
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Just like most, I struggle in the kitchen too from time to time. And when I say struggle, that means trouble. Before I could really whip up a meal, I have to check several recipes and make sure it tastes good in my mind. When I can't visualize its outcome, it's a no-no. So just imagine that. Chaos huh?!<br />
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I experiment a lot. I try recipe after recipe. Often, I modify it till I get the right yum for my family. I have been experimenting on Vongole that I couldn't get it right. It's just Vongole for some, but somehow the recipes I tried just didn't quite hit the right "umph" for my buds. Nothing close to her Vongole. Finally last night, I hit it off. I included the recipes for you to try and let me know how you like it. Critique me! Perhaps you can help me twist it a bit for a better appeal.</div>
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1 package of spaghetti noodles, cooked according to package instructions.<b><br /></b></div>
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2lbs clam, shelled</div>
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1 cup clam juice</div>
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extra virgin olive oil</div>
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1 stick butter, unsalted</div>
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1 Tbsp garlic, minced</div>
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1 medium onions, thinly sliced</div>
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3 tomatoes, diced</div>
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salt & pepper to taste</div>
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red pepper flakes, optional</div>
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Gouda cheese, grated</div>
dry white wine<br />
herbs (basil, cilantro, thyme, lime)<br />
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<b>Procedure: </b><br />
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<li>Cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions. Set aside.</li>
<li>Boil 2 lbs of clam in a pot of water. Save 1 cup of clam juice for later.</li>
<li>In a separate skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Saute onion till tender. Add in garlic,diced tomatoes. Let it cook for 5 minutes till tomatoes are soft. </li>
<li>Add in clams, a cup of its juice, white wine, salt and pepper. Let boil.</li>
<li>Add in herbs of your choice. We used cilantro for this particular dish. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes.</li>
<li>Pour on noodles. </li>
<li>Serve with grated Gouda Cheese on top with red pepper flakes for a little kick.</li>
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Serves: 6-8<br />
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Hello everyone!!<br />
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On July 2014, <a href="http://www.laurafuentes.com/about-laura-fuentes/" target="_blank">Laura Fuentes</a>, owner of <a href="http://momables.com/" target="_blank">Momables </a>released her first cookbook entitled, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Best-Homemade-Kids-Lunches-Planet-ebook/dp/B00KJ26FV2/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=heaeatstaatho-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=VBU6MD3FEWCR2L3O&creativeASIN=B00KJ26FV2" target="_blank">The Best Homemade Kids' Lunches on the Planet</a> - <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Make Lunches Your Kids Will Love with Over 200 Deliciously Nutritious Lunchbox Ideas - Real Simple, Real Ingredients, Real Quick!</span></span><br />
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Beautiful, isn't it?<br />
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The book cover isn't fancy at all, but <u>the content is overflowing with lots of genuine information that every family must know.</u> It surpassed my expectations. An absolute keeper. I even bought a Kindle Edition to access the recipes whenever and wherever I want.<br />
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<u>It is best for school lunches, picnic snacks, beach outings, amusement park trips, or even finger foods party that is geared towards healthier eating.</u> Mostly are homemade,with lots of tips on how to maximize ingredients, pack hot lunches, and more.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Best-Homemade-Kids-Lunches-Planet-ebook/dp/B00KJ26FV2/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=heaeatstaatho-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=VBU6MD3FEWCR2L3O&creativeASIN=B00KJ26FV2" target="_blank">The Best Homemade Kids' Lunches on the Planet</a> is more than just a cookbook for me. <u>It is packed with so much information on interesting lunch packing tips, tricks, strategies, and inspirations to get started.</u> The first part of the cookbook has excellent guide on stocking your fridge efficiently, and even lunchbox gears to invest on, at least for people who are new to lunch-packing, which I know in some point of our lives, we've been there too.<br />
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<u>The table of contents are very organized</u>. You don't have to rummage through the book just to find what you are looking for. They are categorically placed under meal types, such as: breakfast, sandwiches, hot lunches, treats and desserts.<br />
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Its fully-colored vibrant pictures next to the recipes made it even more inviting to try them out. You have a visual idea on its finish product. What's even wonderful is her presentation on lunchboxes. It gives you a creative idea to serve foods more appealing to kids, better portion control, and type of side dish that goes well for a particular entree. I believe that presentation is the key to lunch packing success for any types of eater, picky or not, big or small. Don't you agree?</div>
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We are not sandwich-packers. We love varieties in our lunchboxes, which I must admit, is tough for any moms, working or SAHM. This is why <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Best-Homemade-Kids-Lunches-Planet-ebook/dp/B00KJ26FV2/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=heaeatstaatho-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=VBU6MD3FEWCR2L3O&creativeASIN=B00KJ26FV2" target="_blank">The Best Homemade Kids' Lunches on the Planet</a> is a great tool for someone like me. This cookbook is my best friend. It accompanies me in the kitchen all the time. Not only there, but also on doctors' appointments, airports, and even in the car while waiting for kids' dismissal. I just can't get enough. And that is not in any way exaggerating.<br />
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If you are new to <a href="http://momables.com/" target="_blank">Momables</a>, you will find this cookbook handy. <u>It is allergy-friendly, homemade, and makes use of ingredients that are easy to substitute for the purposes of dietary restrictions.</u> It makes use of simple ingredients. Not a lot. Just enough to make each entree delectable. It even teaches you how to maximize the use of your ingredients. Economical in every way. If you can't get enough of it, <a href="http://momables.com/" target="_blank">Momables</a> actually have a monthly plan you can purchase that will plan your weekly menus. No sweat! I have actually tried that too. You can see my review <a href="http://i-brownbag.blogspot.com/2012/08/blogiversary-and-review-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Best-Homemade-Kids-Lunches-Planet-ebook/dp/B00KJ26FV2/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=heaeatstaatho-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=VBU6MD3FEWCR2L3O&creativeASIN=B00KJ26FV2" target="_blank">The Best Homemade Kids' Lunches on the Planet</a> is nothing "too good to be true". <u>It is very transparent. No hidden steps or tricks.</u> She tells you all. It has a full chapter filled with different sandwich recipes, which I thought was useless for us. I am so ready to close the book and shelf it until I flipped through all the pages towards the end, where I found the chapter for hot lunches. Voila!! <u>A chapter filled with so much delectable recipes that my kids actually eat when we're out. </u> All I need to do is get the ingredients and start making them. In fact, I learned how to make grilled sandwich better with her technique, which does the trick to pack sandwiches for my pickiest eater. Something that push my kids to try sandwiches on some days.<br />
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I highly recommend <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Best-Homemade-Kids-Lunches-Planet-ebook/dp/B00KJ26FV2/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=heaeatstaatho-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=VBU6MD3FEWCR2L3O&creativeASIN=B00KJ26FV2" target="_blank">The Best Homemade Kids' Lunches on the Planet</a> to people who are seeking to serve healthy homemade foods. It's a page-turner. Everything in it is filled with inspiration. Thank you, Laura for a marvelous book that is truly helpful and useful. Something that I can pass on for generations to come.<br />
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Summer of 2014, I was sent by <a href="http://www.honesttea.com/lemonade/">Honest</a>, their <a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/original-lemonade/" target="_blank">new line of lemonades</a>, (2) of their 32-fl.oz. glass bottles of Lemonades to try as we enjoy summer with kids in our household, under no obligations to purchase or to review. We had the pleasure to taste <a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/mango-lemonade/" target="_blank">Mango Lemonade</a> and <a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/half-half-lemonade-tea/" target="_blank">Half & Half Lemonade Tea</a>, which we think are 2 of their great tasting lemonades.<br />
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Reasons why we love them:<br />
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<li>Sweetened by <u><a href="http://fairtradeusa.org/products-partners/sugar" target="_blank">fair trade certified sugar</a>.</u></li>
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<li>Comes in <u>5 naturally flavored lemonades</u>: <b><a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/original-lemonade/" target="_blank">Original</a>, <a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/berry-hibiscus-lemonade/" target="_blank">Berry Hibiscus Lemonade</a>, <a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/mango-lemonade/" target="_blank">Mango Lemonade</a>, <a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/half-half-lemonade-tea/" target="_blank">Half & Half Leamonade & Tea</a>, and <a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/mint-limeade/" target="_blank">Mint Limeade</a></b>.</li>
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After enjoying 2 bottles of Honest Lemonades, our family has switched to <a href="https://www.honesttea.com/blog/products/original-lemonade/" target="_blank">Honest Summer Refreshers</a>. We have served them for parties, or even as beverage at home. We have received great feedback on them, and has been our kids' favorite choice of lemonade drink so far. It's honestly refreshing and healthier than any other lemonade we have tasted so far. Believe it or not, but we drink them all season round, which is why we highly recommend them at any season of the year. We love them with shaved ice on hot days, and just cold anytime of the year.<br />
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Year 2013 has been truly an amazing and productive year for us, as a family. A budding year that sparked a promising and a stable career for me. A career that gave me the flexibility to work and care for my kids full-time. The career that gave us the capability to purchase our very own home after 11 years of married life. It is also the magic year that dismissed our son from ASD after careful re-assessment. A fulfilling year that put me into the PTA board member, and my son into Student Council Alternative President. A threatening but miraculous year, when dad had a stroke, but had overcome it without any nerve, organ, or vessel damage. A forgiving year that rescued my marriage and my family from breaking apart. Truly, God is wonderful and great. I thank him for everything.<br />
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I am also thankful for being a part of the Bento Bloggers and Friends for the much needed inspiration and support in almost everything, may it be bento-related or not. I have continued to pack lunches to school and work despite of my hectic schedules and busted camera. But of course, with my new DSLR, I think I'd be able to go back blogging my lunches in 2014. Hooray for that!<br />
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A Mission for a Cause Beyond Healthy Eating</h3>
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I was recently contacted by <a href="http://www.campusbookrentals.com/" target="_blank">Campus Book Rentals</a> to write up a post regarding their partnership with <a href="http://www.operationsmile.org/" target="_blank">Operation Smile</a>. A partnership to help bring back more smiles from our children with congenital facial deformities. I have joined the cause to help spread the mission worldwide.<br />
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It is a textbook rental company that helps you save money in college in the most efficient way. They have the largest selections of textbooks in the nation, and provide free shipping both ways, which I love the most. I must admit I'm a sucker of freebies and low price tags. So forgive me for that. But this program appeals to me and my family that's why I agreed to join the cause and blog about it to share to my followers. Not only that, but also, they have the most flexible rental periods. They allow you to loan books by quarter, by term or by semester. Still doesn't work? How would you want if they let you choose your own return date? You got it! For as long as you return the books you borrowed. There's even more to that. You are also given a 15-day grace period in case you forgot to return on due date. What's even better is that you have the freedom to highlight, mark, or write on the book you loaned. Visit their <a href="http://www.campusbookrentals.com/" target="_blank">website</a> now and start saving 40-90% off the bookstore prices.<br />
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But, if you're more comfortable to get your own book, that works too. You can make use of their other program,<a href="http://www.rentback.com/" target="_blank"> Rent Back Textbooks</a>, to make money out of your precious investments over and over. Don't sell your textbooks. Campus Book Rentals will rent your book to another student. And each time it gets rented, you get paid. Visit their <a href="http://www.rentback.com/" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more information and start earning.<br />
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It is an international medical charity for children that brings back the beautiful smiles of our children, that will dramatically change their life forever. Operation Smile is a mobilized force of medical professionals with a very huge heart, who provide safe, effective reconstructive surgery, and related medical care for children with congenital facial deformities such as cleft lip and cleft palate.<br />
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Great news for affected parents and family members! There's hope for your children or siblings who were born with facial deformities. <a href="http://www.operationsmile.org/about_us/contact-us/" target="_blank">Contact them thru this link</a>, and you will receive instructions on how to receive their medical services.<br />
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Statistic shows that one in 10 of those children will die before their first birthday. The children who survive are often unable to eat, speak, socialize or smile. In some places, they are shunned and rejected. And in too many cases, their parents can't afford to give them the surgeries they need to live a productive life.<br />
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I agree that every child deserves a future filled with hope. That every child should have access to safe and quality surgical care.<br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">What is the mission?</span></u></strong><br />
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Over the last 3 years, <a href="http://www.campusbookrentals.com/" target="_blank">Campus Book Rental</a> have partnered with <a href="http://www.operationsmile.org/" target="_blank">Operation Smiles</a> by donating life-saving cleft lip surgeries for children in need. This year they intend to continue the support, and have found a way for students to donate as well. For every book they rent, a proceed goes to the cause. What's even greater, is when students rent back their textbooks to other students through <a href="http://www.rentback.com/" target="_blank">Rent Back Textbooks</a>, they have the options to donate a portion of their earnings, or all of it. I know God created us equally. We may be short with one thing, but abundant in others. This is what I call human dissimilarity, which we need in order to appreciate our blessings and learn to help people cope up with their needs.<br />
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I am calling out to all families, friends and followers. Please support the cause by tweeting, sharing on Facebook or other social medias to reach families who may need the services of <a href="http://www.campusbookrentals.com/" target="_blank">Campus Book Rentals</a> or <a href="http://www.rentback.com/" target="_blank">Rent Back Textbooks</a>, and you may indirectly help change children's smiles and lives forever.<br />
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Meatless Monday for your Lunchboxes</h3>
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I have finally convinced myself to pack lunches for myself to work as well. Mostly because I work from 8:30am -1:30pm, which gives me ample travel time for school pick up daily. And get tummy growls by the time I'm in school waiting in line till the kids are out. Seriously, I eat lunch at 2:30-3pm daily. And that depends too if there are emergency PTA duty in school. I find myself eat like a horse by the time I'm home, just to compensate the meals I missed. Definitely not healthy. </div>
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I wasn't so sure what to prepare for dinner last night. I found myself staring at our fridge looking at bean sprouts, tofu, carrots and green beans. Then I opened the freezer and saw the chicken legs staring at me. Scary ha! I was honestly so exhausted from our Pumpkin Patch trip that afternoon, and I'm just looking for something quick and easy to prepare for dinner, but something healthy and the kids would definitely eat.</div>
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I decided to sauté the bean sprouts with the other veggies I mentioned earlier. Easy but boring. So I thought of wrapping them up for a bean sprout roll, for which we call it, the "<em><u><strong>Bean Sprout Veggie Wrap</strong></u></em>."</div>
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My husband is not huge on bean sprouts because of his not so good childhood memories. But when I started this dish, he changed his outlook towards bean sprouts, and had given it a second chance. Great! My kiddos especially love this because it's crisp and juicy when eaten raw. They love it as an appetizer when we dine in Korean Restaurants. But I have to think of a way to serve it to them. And wrapping it isn't a bad idea after all. I've seen my mom served it for us when we were growing up. And we love dipping it in a spicy vinegar sauce.<br />
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This is easy. Just sauté all the veggies, drain the excess liquid once cooked. You can either toss it or save it for your rice. It's yummy since it's already flavored with seasoning. Wrap them up with a lumpia (eggroll) wrapper, about 2 sheets each. We usually deep fry them to give the wrapper a crispy touch. But for healthier option, just brush olive oil on both sides of the wrap and put them in a 450-475 degrees F oven for about 10-15 minutes on each side. Watch them so you don't burn them. I make use of a toaster oven so it would take a while. Once it turns light brown, turn them right away. Refrigerate any leftovers. Reheating is done the same.<br />
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We all had this for dinner last night, and lunch for this noon. Please excuse the picture above. It was photographed by a camera phone so it wasn't at its best. I am already at work writing this post, and just needed a picture to go by since I left my decent camera at home.</div>
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I have always wanted to prepare foods from scratch. But I'm not a kitchen pro, so it only happens when it does. And for the most part, I'm a chicken when it comes to trying new stuffs. I read food magazines, recipe books, and watch the Food Channel. When I found an idea, I would bookmark, print, and imprint it in my memory. But it all stops there. I need a little push to try it. Simple inspiration like kids' request.<br />
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To make story short, last year I met someone who taught me how to make potato chips from scratch. With a tip to make it crisp and light. And of course, with lots of kids' request, which made me push myself to make it a family's snack retreat on movie nights and play dates.<br />
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So what's the secret?<br />
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Make sure you <u>cut it as paper thin as possible</u>. But don't worry if you can't. They still taste good, but not as cripsy when their thinner. My secret is to make use of a grater or peeler. It takes a lot of practice, but worth the effort and time.<br />
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Look for a grater that has an elongated slot like shown above. They will make your life easier. It will help you cut potatoes in half the time.<br />
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<u><b>Brine it.</b></u> The salt water solution draws the starch away from the potatoes, making it lighter and crisper to fry or bake. Honestly, I haven't really tried baking it since we love potato chips fried and drained. Plus, since it's already brined, it's not bland at all. They're as yummy as the pouched snacks.<br />
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<u><b>Deep fry or Bake it.</b></u> We do option 1, which is deep frying with vegetable oil. I will try to bake them next time. But first let me find out the right oven temp and correct length of time to bake it just right.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed this little tutorial. I have found this pretty easy to make and it's nice to know my family devour it on snack time, without the worries of any added MSG or preservatives to it.</div>
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Here are the lunches I packed with potato chips. Kids and adults love them just as much.<br />
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My schedules had been crazy busy for the past weeks. How have you been? I honestly miss blogging a lot, as I have tons of lunch pictures on my camera. And I'm trying my best-est to upload them on my computer to start blogging the kids' lunches once again. Bare with me. This busy momma has so much on her plate right now. We will soon catch up and get back on track.</div>
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The kids are requesting for PIZZA lunch. I don't have the needed ingredients for the crust, so I have to think of a way to deliver it in the best possible alternative. Then I thought of PIZZADILLA. Why not? I have all the ingredients to stuff it. Back in November, I featured Pizzadilla for the very first time on my blog before it became famous. I was even undecided whether to call it Pizzadilla or Pizzawich. If you missed that post, <u><a href="http://i-brownbag.blogspot.com/2012/11/day-9-i-am-thankful-for-bento.html" target="_blank">check it out here</a>!</u></div>
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This lunch is very easy and quick to prepare. I have an electric griller that does the trick for me each time. It's all about warming both sides of the flour tortilla before even spreading the marinara sauce over, then add cheese, pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, etc. You can eat it like we normally eat a pizza, or top it with another warmed flour tortilla. Flip. Wait till cheese has melted, and tortilla is slightly toasted and crisped. Then serve/pack.</div>
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<li>Refill water bottles and refrigerate them. If you're using non-thermal bottles, you might want to consider to freeze them overnight to double as icepack for lunches, and be thawed in time for recess and lunch, and still cold. Consider that for warmer weathers though.</li>
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The story started with her interesting train ride from Portland suburbs toward downtown. She was reading a book when 2 sparkling brown eyes peeked in the corner of her book and disappeared. And again. And again. Till she realized that a preschool Somali girl seated right across her were playing peekaboo with her. Sarah winked at her. The little girl tried to figure out how to wink back, but ended up with both eyes in a prolonged blink instead. Sarah looked around and saw the girl's mom, with her toddler standing in between her legs trying to sleep in an upright position. She thought, somebody needs to hold that tired little girl, which she found her arms stretched out towards her. The little girl climbed to her lap, and were out in no time.<br />
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The scene unfolded quickly. It has short chapters. Merely 3-4 pages each. Something that I like the most. The synopsis evolved around her battle with breast cancer, and her intervention with a Somali refugee family. I like how these stories were woven into one. Back to back. Chapter after chapter. The transition blended so smoothly. The book is indeed very inspirational, heart-wrenching and filled with humor.<br />
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I love how she lived her life, her choices, and decisions. She is not a perfect woman. As a matter of fact, she has her share of imperfections just like each one of us. She is a fighter, a dreamer, and a charitable woman.<br />
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She fought breast cancer even when she has lost her fiancé and other support system. She managed to return to her feet after 18 months of grueling and painful cancer treatments. I love that she has not lost faith in God, despite of her questions as to why bad things happen to good people. At this point I'd like to give credit to her parents who have raised her and her siblings with tough love, God being the center of their family. This has given her enough courage to keep battling even if the thought of death at a very young age is at the back of her mind.<br />
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I personally admire her courageous decision to leave her successful career, an Ivy League education, and a failed relationship in Connecticut to start anew. Her move to Portland has given her a fresh start with an unforeseen mission in life that encouraged her to move on and continue life as it is. I believe her battle with cancer, and the story behind it, has given her enough anchorage in life with her intervention and rescue of Hadhi and her girls.<br />
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Hadhi is a Somali refugee, who had battles of her own. She was a victim of battery & was abandoned by her husband, which left her raising 5 daughters; namely, Fahri, Abdallah, Sadaka, Lelo, and Chaki, in a culture unknown to them. They were the Invisible Girls because they kept themselves hidden from the outside world due to language barrier, safety issues, and uneducated of the culture they live in. Sarah bridged this gap for them. She helped them survive the American culture. I loved how she educated them on personal hygiene, and the positive and humorous feedbacks from the girls. Her high hopes to help this family has given her a meaningful reason to give her life a second chance. Paralleled to her life's own experience, being invisible to people after her bilateral mastectomy. <br />
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September 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Let us all gather the pirates and their crews in peace and board our bento feast.</h3>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Of all t' hops I've joined, this be t' fanciest o' them all. And me kiddos be both so willin' t' brainstorm with me. They have t' most creative minds, and I must keep up with 'em. T' good news is, they'r pretty easy t' please. Anythin' done by mom be t' greatest. T' coolest?</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We hop every year, and if you missed it last year, <a href="http://bentobloggersandfriends.blogspot.com/2012/09/talk-like-a-pirate-day-bento-booty-treasure-hunt.html" target="_blank">here's a link that can brin' you aft t' fun.</a> </span></span><br />
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Kiddos are so fond of the sub sandwiches lately and I have to keep the lunches interesting so as they not look similar every single day. It looks like they have an addiction to Subway Lunches lately. Subway is quite expensive if you get them on a daily basis, keeping in mind the nitrate content of each cold cuts. So I try to keep things at the minimum if I could. At the most, driving all they way to whole foods market to get them the nitrate-free ones.</div>
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The other day, I posted <a href="http://i-brownbag.blogspot.com/2013/09/turkey-cheese-subwich.html" target="_blank">Turkey and Cheese Subwich</a>. Today they asked again for another sub, but I have to be creative for my little girl, who's a little picky eater. This time I presented it the kebab way. This is not the first time you might have seen this across the web. As a matter of fact, this is a copycat <wink>...not my original creation, but worth the research and the hardwork to skewer them sub per sub into my flexible plastic coffee stirrer.</div>
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How did I do it? It's pretty simple. All you need is the patience to do them. No creative touch required, but awesome if you could spare some. Cut open the sub lengthwise, stuff it with your choice of coldcuts and cheese, lettuce if you have a stash in your pantry, olives are optional. You can add tomatoes and onions. Cut them into 4's, and skewer 2 of the cut pieces into one skewer. At the very end, place a pickle, a marshmallow or a grape to hold the buns tightly in place.</div>
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Missy A has a cinnamon fascination lately.<br />
Cinnamon toast is one of them. <br />
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I wasn't able to shop for apples this week, but peaches saved the lunch.<br />
No honey or syrup on pancakes since the brown sugar had made it sweet enough for my Missy A.</div>
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I have always seen waffles packed with strawberries and cream, YUM!! I've eaten them for breakfast, and they're delicious. So wanting to give it a try for my kiddos. But Missy A is not a huge fan of milk and cream. She would literally scrape it off her waffles, just like she does it with cheese from her quesadillas. I think it's odd too, but I would just have to find ways to send it that she would devour. And this is my end product, which she, by the way, loved.<br />
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Today's lunch is a DIY - Subway Lunchable. <br />
Everything what my kiddos would love to put in their sub. I tried to put them all together, but I'm afraid that they might turn soggy by lunch time. So we put all things on the side, but the <strong>TLC</strong> - <em>turkey, lettuce and cheese.</em> No tomatoes and onions<em>.</em><br />
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Not sure if I already mentioned that Mr G has started with his ortho appliance prior to the actual braces. He has the palatal bar attached to his upper first permanent molars, with the bar across his palate. We thought it was easy at first, but foods get caught on the bar, and is a nuisance for him. Since then, I tried to cut food as bite-sized as possible so he could chew his food and lessen the chance of getting caught in there.<br />
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For a time he's been on soup-based meals. Anything goes. For one, he's not a very picky eater. And secondly, he eats healthy by choice. So his lunch tomato-based soups were mostly veggies and shredded meats to satisfy his proteins, carbs, and enough calorie to get by the day. I will blog them, so you get the idea what he had on those days.<br />
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Now that he's over the transition stage, we're back to be eating normally.<br />
Also, he has asked to eat cafeteria meals with his friends on some days, which I allowed.<br />
So he wouldn't feel that he's missing out so much.</div>
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OhMarieOHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06806386833014611479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647603158670015699.post-28688946415766695822013-09-04T06:42:00.000-07:002013-09-11T15:49:18.201-07:00Corn on a Cob: A Whole Grain<div style="text-align: center;">
Lunch doesn't need to be complicated all the time. It can be something as simple as corn on the cob, and still make it healthy for the whole family.<br />
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Remember that corn is a whole grain, which plays an important role to prevent chronic illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes. So if it's in the line of your family history, it's best that we switch diets into more whole grains, and corn is one of them which is the easiest and most economical way to serve a fulfilling meal.<br />
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We love corn because of its endless possibilities. You can serve it steamed, grilled, stewed. May be buttered, salted, sprinkled with cheese, or simply eaten as it is. We love corn not only because of its nutritional value, but also because of it's natural sweetness.<br />
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I can't find a corn skewer to put them on each end, so my little girl could hold onto it, and eat them better mess-free. For a bento-maker, I say it's a must-have. So I'm off on a hunt for one or more. If anyone knows where I could get it locally or online, please jot me a comment. I would greatly appreciate it.<br />
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I originally discovered this lunchbox bucket through a good friend and a fellow bento blogger, Keitha of <a href="http://keithaschaos.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Keitha's Chaos</a>. She has been using this exact lunch bucket for years for her adorable son, Boogs. And for some great reasons, when she ordered it online, color was not an option, but a lottery. Short story, she got a hot pink for her little boy. But customer service took care of it and refunded her right away with an option to give out the bag to a friend instead of shipping it back. Wow. What a treat! And this was the exact lunchbag that was passed on to me. Specifically the hot pink on left of image above. So thank you coz I'm making good use of it. My girl loves it, and the hunt started for a royal blue, but you beat me!<br />
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She found it at Office Depot, in colors hot pink and royal blue, priced at $9.99 + tax. I know other locations carry different colors and you must inquire with your local store's color inventory first before even coming in, and have them placed on hold, which both Keitha and I did.<br />
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Things that I love about this lunch bucket:<br />
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<li>It is made with <b><u>Microban</u></b>: an antimicrobial product protection! It protects the interior lining from bacteria that causes odors and stains. It has a guarantee that built-in protection will not wash off or wear away for the life of the product</li>
<li>It's PVC-Free and Worry-Free (lead-safe and phthalate safe)</li>
<li>It has high density thermal insulation keeping foods chilled as long as you want.</li>
<li>Lining is so easy to clean. No staining! Just hand wash with soap and water.</li>
<li>It has 2 compartments! And are leak-proof. (<i>The best feature I like the most)</i></li>
<li>And the handle is padded. Just the exact right length for kids and adult alike.</li>
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Top and Bottom, which makes it easier to separate lunch from snacks when your kids are asked to bring both and put them in a separate bin at school. No need to label which one is for snack and lunch.</div>
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Or, if you're using them for a single purpose only, you have room to carry fruits on the topmost, and your main entree at the bottom. This actually gives room for your water bottle in the lunch bucket too, without the fear of messing it due to spills from your lunch container.</div>
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Best of all, it fits my favorite lunch containers, the <a href="http://easylunchboxes.com/" target="_blank">EasyLunchboxes</a> and still has more room to carry a funtainer for soup, and an icepack to keep foods chilled, or another Easylunchboxes! Now we can carry our Easylunchboxes in different lunchbags as we see fit for the occasion. It is one of the criterias that I look for when searching for lunchbags. We love our foods upright while in tow. That gives us the peace of mind that foods are safe, and not wasted.<br />
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Things that I don't like:</div>
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<li>It's not widely available in the local market, which makes it harder to hunt it down. While online, you can't pick the colors you like and you spend so much for shipping. More than the price of one bucket.</li>
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">My appeal: </u> Please make them widely available locally for families who wanted your bucket so much. It's the best one to carry food containers in an upright position to avoid leaks and mess. It is also a safest place to store water bottle for little kids without the fear of losing them, messing them out of food spillage, or drowning the food out of water bottle spillage. Most families that I know of shop at Target, Walmart, Toys R Us for school and lunch gears. Or Amazon might work for people who wants to shop at the comfort of their home, but please make the colors an option to choose.</div>
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<b><u>Disclaimer:</u></b> I was not compensated by any means of California Innovations to execute my full and honest review of the said product. As stated, one has been given as a gift, and another purchased for personal use of my children. Some photos were given credit to the original owner.<br />
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