So, as I was reading the January '10 edition of Parent's magazine I came across an article talking about 365 day projects or things to do with your children in the year to come. There was a link to a blog called Wendolonia about a mother who prepares "Bento boxes" for her children everyday. So today I spent some time trying to figure out what a bento was. It is a really neat concept.
According to Wikipedia, it's a is a single-portion takeout or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine. A traditional Bento usually consists of rice, fish, or meat, and one or more pickled or cooked vegetable, usually in a box-shaped container. But in America they don't have to be packed with fish, etc. because I for one would not eat that. Check out bento pics from Wendolonia's blog here.
This is an example of one.
(Picture courtesy of Wendy Copley from Flickr)
(Picture courtesy of Wendy Copley from Flickr)
I am thinking of doing the 365 project. Most of these projects are people that take a picture of themselves everyday and blog it. I am thinking I might take one picture of me and Dalen everyday, or maybe even do a family portrait and blog it. I am also thinking of doing the 29 day Giving Challenge, also featured in Parents Magazine this month, but making it a regular event throughout the new year.I am also getting ready to start this knitting project...
Cable Knit Scarf by Dagny
I am doing it in white yarn. It should be very pretty when I'm finished. Maybe I could get a few done this year for next year's Christmas gifts! LOL!So, along with knitting projects, the 365 project, the 29 day giving challenge, and everyday life, I should have alot to look forward to and accomplish in 2010!
