japanese dollar store

while checking out knitterista awhile back i came across her entry about bento boxes. which then led me to one of my new fav sites, cooking cute. how adorable are those bento boxes?

well it just so happens that my friend i recently got back in touch with is a japanese teacher and suggested we make a trip to the japanese dollar store. oh my. what fun! look what i came back with!!



and of course i had to pick up some presentation goodies like fun aluminum foil and liners.

i have yet to use the bento box though. i work from home so i don't have any reason to pack a lunch. yeah i knew this when i bought it but i had to have it. the bento box fascinates me. my friend explained a little history to me and it is pretty cool. i am sure at some point in my life i'll have a commuter job again so i'll save it for those days (although i hope they don't come anytime soon!).

i will be off to minnesota for the work week on sunday. i don't think i will be able to post during that time, so if i don't get a chance to post before i leave, have a great week and i'll look forward to updating you with my adventures when i get back. i had some fabulous tips come in from you guys on what to do and see (including yarn stores of course!). mall of america here i come!