One of the things I was really looking forward to doing while in San Diego was stopping by the local DAISO store - it's like a Japanese dollar store - kinda. Cuteness galore, and everything is like $1.69, $3, or $5. There are only a few in the U.S. and I live nowhere near one. Jen once sent me some DAISO goodies - and I was hooked.
Anyway, the shopping expedition just didn't happen. That was only okay because I knew my mom was going to San Diego the next week and would go shopping for me - she knew how much I wanted to go and even looked at DAISO pictures on flickr to see what I wanted!
She not only shopped for me, but she called me when she got there and kept me on the line the whole time - so she could describe everything and I could make choices - how cool is that??!
So here's a little show-and-tell of Japanese cuteness:
First up - bento boxes!
When I thought that Thomas might be in public school for first grade, I was planning on getting him a bento (or more likely a Laptop Lunchbox). They go really well with kids with food allegies because you can pack non-sandwich lunches really easily. Not to mention that you can make them all cute!
Since he's homeschooled now, these are for picnics - still fun!
Here's Princess' bento - in French of course!
I wonder if Japanese to French is as cool/funny as Japanese to English...
Here's mine: I wish it is a good day today.
See why I love this stuff?
These are little cupcake wrapper type bento dividers to keep foods separate.
Don't get me started about my love for this stationary. It's so amazing.
My faves are the DonutBear notepad, Happy Elephant (soursour), and this stroll bear: Every day is weather of the stroll.
Wise words, Stroll Bear!
Here are some really awesome coloring books/Japanese workbooks. The kids love them.
Here's most of the loot all together. I had the best time digging through the bag when my mom got back in town!
I got a couple of little drawstring bags for the kids' bentos - and can't wait for some picnicking now!
Thank you, Mom!
(How awesome is she?)