It has been a busy week around here at Not Exactly Bento. Long work hours. Hitting the gym most days. And working on blog design for friends once I get home. All week, I’ve looked forward to Saturday because it means a bit of a break and lunch with a friend today at one of [...]

This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated! Do you remember this picture?  I took it after I ordered nearly every lunch box Lock & Lock produces after my big win.  After 6 months of using Lock & Lock products, I’ve discovered what works for me and what doesn’t.  What doesn’t work [...]

Oh my! 57 entries. People! That’s crazy for this little blog. And oh so awesome. And a great indicator as to why I try to give back to my readers so much. I Congratulations to Maria! Maria says that she’s going to find some time to sleep and get a mani/pedi, then try to bake [...]

This giveaway is now closed. Winner to be announced later this morning. Today marks the official 4 year annivesary of Not Exactly Bento. And with it began a journey of cooking, trial and error, ups and downs, great friendships, and so much more. I always get all giddy right around NEB’s birthday. And this year [...]

Hello everyone! *waves* Here I am this morning, awake, though a bit bleary eyed. The dogs have been fed, and they have very smartly decided to return to bed, while I am getting ready for my day. On today’s agenda: vacation shopping with mom. Time to really start getting ourselves ready as the time nears. [...]

This giveaway is now over. Thank you for all the entries! Remember last week, I announced that Lock & Lock had a great KGB Deal? Well of course I participated. I needed some more items to continue pantry and kitchen organization. I’d been looking to purchase more containers to store beans, and bread, and all [...]

Overwhelmed is how I feel right now.  There were 44 entries to this contest.  Amazing.  That’s just amazing for this wee blog of mine.  Thank you to everyone who came by to cast your entry.  Today and tomorrow, I am going to take the time to comment on everyone’s entry.  I’ve been refraining from commenting [...]

This giveaway is now over. Winner to be announced soon. I mentioned in yesterday’s bento post that I received my first Lock & Lock supporters gift in the mail.  It arrived on Saturday morning and turned a cruddy day into an exciting one.  The dogs sounded their alarm that someone had parked in front of [...]