Friday, August 3, 2012

lunch ideas and lunch love notes

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bentoweek

Day 3 of my bento week is upon us and I'm really excited about today's post. A couple weeks ago I decided I wanted to update the lunch box ideas list I made last year. I wanted something more fun. I looked everywhere for clipart, but didn't want to pay a fortune buying it either. I decided to make my own. I've never made clip art before, so I didn't know what I was getting into, but I'm beyond pleased with the results. I designed all the cute little kawaii fruits/veggies/foods you've been seeing on my bento week posts, as well as the clip art for my 2 free printables below. They may not be perfect, but I sure am in love. It's always amazing to me what I can accomplish when I just sit down and take the time to figure it out. It's finding the time to figure it out that's usually the problem though, lol. So, without further ado, here is today's post.

bentoprintables

My first freebie printable is an update of my lunch box ideas from last year. It's basically the same foods, just a few new items. It has a whole updated look though. Print it out and stick it on your fridge. That way you can consult it when making lunches to help give you ideas. I use mine all the time!

Here it is:

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Click on the link here to download yours.

I'm really excited about my next freebie printable. Lunch box love notes. I love the idea of sending a little love to your kiddo in the form of a note in their lunch box. If you have young kids who can't read yet (like mine), you can write very simple messages (I heart U), if your kids are a little older, you can write whatever you want! Print out the sheet and cut them out. 1 sheet will give you 8 loves notes. You can laminate them, or leave them as is. Write a little love message and toss it in their lunch. I can't wait to use these!! They are just too cute.

Here they are:

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Click on the link here to download yours.

Here's a few pics of my lunch box love notes:

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Enjoy!

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18 comments:

  1. I love these Jill! Can't wait to use them for the girls :)

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  2. Great stuff! Yay for you having some creative time.

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  3. These are awesome - thank you so much!

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  4. Thanks so much ladies! I hope you enjoy!

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  5. Well, may I just say that I LOVE your clipart!?! That's awesome ... who knew you had these hidden talents? I think I may just hire you ... ;) ... no, seriously!

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  6. Thank you so much for sharing these. Much appreciated from one mom to another!!!

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  7. I'm having trouble downloading these. When I click the link it takes me to something called Google Drive? Can anyone help?
    Thanks!

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    1. Google docs is where I've uploaded them to so people can download/print them. I'm not sure what's happening when you click the link? It takes me right to the screen of the printable. Maybe do you have to sign in first or something? If you're having a lot of difficulty you can leave me your email address and I can email them to you. I hope that helps!

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  8. Thank you for the link to the printables. They are adorable!

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    1. You're welcome! I'm glad you like them!

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  10. got it!! love your lunch box notes. My baby is only 10 months but I'm gonna keep :)

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  12. Great stuff you have here!
    Could you email me the printable templates as well?Im also facing the problem that leaded me to Google Drive when I click on the link.
    Many thanks:)

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    1. No problem! Just leave me your email address, or email me - jillianr at shaw.ca

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