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Totoro Charaben - Play with Your Food!

April 2, 2009 – Tei
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In Japan, lots of moms wake up early to make bentos for the family. Some also make charabens (character bentos) to encourage kids to eat healthier. I think this concept is cool because it shows a lot of love and care that goes into preparing the food.
I’ve been following this bento blog called AnnaTheRed’s Bento […]

I Tried to Make Patapon Cookies

March 27, 2009 – Tei
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As I stated in my Patapon Review, I love the game! I wanted to incorporate the cute guys into video game cookies somehow. So last Christmas I was at Sur La Table, sifting through their piles and piles of cookie cutters for the gingerbread boy cutter (of course, one week before Christmas and they are […]

Chulip, the Kissing RPG

March 20, 2009 – Tei
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I admit, I bought this used game for $10 thinking it would be relaxing and sweet like Harvest Moon. Instead, I was surprised to find a very frustrating game!
“Kissing RPG” pretty much sums up this game. In the game, your lifelong goal is to kiss the girl of your dreams. After you and your […]

Pyramid Scheme through Snail Mail - Beware!

March 11, 2009 – Tei
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I feel like I’m doing a public service announcement, but really, pyramid schemes boil my blood! During tough economic times like these, desperate people might not look at a deal closely enough to realize it’s too good to be true. The sad thing is, I’m not sure much can be done about the people who […]