You might have noticed that some options out there advertise as a bento style container. On the surface, this merely means that there are separate compartments that parents can place all of the different food groups without worrying about them bleeding into each other. However, a closer look at what bento means reveals something a little deeper. Bento originated in Japan, and can be traced all the way back to the 1100’s! The visual appearance of the bento is one of the most important features. If you simply look up the word bento in an image search, you will find some really stunning creations. For kids, this sometimes can mean that the parents craft little faces in the food, or create fun shapes out of fruits, vegetables, and even sandwiches. Using tools like cookie cutters for your fruit and sandwiches can turn a boring lunch into something really special!