Here are a few fun leads for fellow bento enthusiasts. Our 5 yr old even prefers homemade bentos to bring vs. school lunch! He gets to help with the prepping and picking out items. It's fun, healthy and well portioned as long as you pick the right stuff
Do a search on google:
1. lunchinabox.net
2. justbento.com
3. adventuresinbentomaking.com
You can find massive groups on flickr with bento porn (non-offensive photos of food, just a play on words)
This morning, little man took his lock n' lite bento container stuffed with hapa rice (1/2 white - 1/2 brown rice a bit more nutritious that way), korean bbq chicken breasts bites (literally took only 5-6 minutes to cook his portion size), sliced cucumbers with Chamoy dressing in little pokemon heads (sauce holders) and some tamagoyaki (layered, sweet omelete pieces).
I had to fend him off from making lunch his breakfast!
I'm still swimming in the newbie pool loving all of this. Luckily I live in L.A. and have access to most items that I want for aesthetic reasons. It fits perfectly with the Body for Life program as well. I keep yappin' about it, now I just need to sit and plan my own meals accordingly. Why is it always easier for the youngin'?