https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:42:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-the-bento-craze#post-623421 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:43:27 +0000 googly-eyes 623421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When LO is old enough I'll probably jump on the bandwagon too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-the-bento-craze#post-623418 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:41:02 +0000 fussygal 623418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never made one, but I think they're super cute! Like others have said, they seem to make it easier for portioning and balancing the right kinds of foods. I wish DH wouldn't be embarrassed to take one to work - I'd totally do it for him :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-the-bento-craze#post-623417 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:41:01 +0000 anonysquire 623417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been a bit bento crazy since I was like 18. And no kids. I think it helps me with portion control too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-the-bento-craze#post-623413 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:39:23 +0000 googly-eyes 623413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ah, thanks for the explanations. I've been wondering this since I joined HB. This was the first place I saw them but since then I've seen the boxes for kids in a lot of places. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-the-bento-craze#post-623399 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:35:37 +0000 Mrs. Cowgirl 623399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yup, i agree with mrs. bee -- it really helps me think about making sure there is a good balance in CB's lunch. and it helps me think outside the box from just packing him sandwiches every day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-the-bento-craze#post-623396 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:35:08 +0000 Mrs. Pen 623396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had no idea what they were until joining HB :) I love it though! It's adorable :) And like Mrs. Bee, it's not anymore work and does help me come up with multiple meal options for a balanced meal. I usually try to include a vegetable, a meat, and a "filler" like quinoa, rice, spelt or whole wheat bread. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-the-bento-craze#post-623395 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:35:00 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 623395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wait... Mr Bees post went away... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-the-bento-craze#post-623393 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:34:34 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 623393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: @mrbee: I picture you guys sitting in your office next to eachother just chilling on the bee on your seperate computers. lol. You responded withing like 15 second of eachother. Love it!</p> <p>@googly-eyes: I have been wondering the same thing. I doubt I have that much patience for bento boxes. They are cute though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-the-bento-craze#post-623392 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:31:36 +0000 mrsmenow 623392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no idea what this is...off to google... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-the-bento-craze#post-623389 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:31:16 +0000 Mrs. Bee 623389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>it helps them eat better because it's presented in an aesthetically pleasing way. honestly all i do is put it in colorful containers now so it's not any more work than a regular lunch.</p> <p>also having different sections you need to fill really makes you think about providing a balanced diet each day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-the-bento-craze#post-623388 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:30:38 +0000 runsyellowlites 623388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for posting this! I've been meaning to ask but always forget!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-the-bento-craze#post-623380 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:27:30 +0000 googly-eyes 623380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe it's because my LO is way too little for this, but I don't get the bento craze. I see it everywhere... Is it because kids like their foods separated? Is it because they might eat more if the presentation is cute? Is it because parents enjoy doing this? (Seems like a lot of work to me!) Is it a way to include different food groups?</p> <p>Did this always exist? When I think of bentos, I think of the much less cute adult version. </p> <p>Do you make bentos for your LO(s)? What got you into it? </p>