This year I’ve been working on getting my daughter to cook more, it is important that she starts learning to become self sufficient and help out at dinner time. Plus, she needs to be able to eat something other than mac and cheese and ramen noodles. Maybe more of an excuse to spend some time with her, as she starts … Read More ...
Edible Clown Hat Cupcake Toppers
Send in the clowns or at least their hats. What a cute idea for a circus or carnival theme party for the kids. These are really easy to make. Buy some cones, cover with melting chocolate and decorate with icing. The older kids can help you or let the younger kids get messy and remind them to wait till after … Read More ...
Making Raisins
I’m actually not a raisin fan, which is weird since I love grapes. But I won’t let my dislikes interfere with my posts. I love the idea of crafting or doing projects with kids, especially when they are young. Even better are the projects that they can learn from and not realize it. I might actually have to try this … Read More ...
The Best Cookie Cake Recipe Ever
Have you stopped drooling yet? Doesn’t it look delicious? It also looks sickly sweet and full of texture and crunch but still yum. This amazing cake has been created by LiveLoveandSugar.com. The recipe allows you to change out the different cookie recipes for each layer which means you can customize it to your own sweet tooth cravings.
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Fat-Free (Almost) Doughnuts
Mmmmmm donuts…. Just what the Dr. didn’t order. Okay, they are somewhat fat-free, so it will be okay to eat one or two right. Plus, they are mini, so you won’t feel quite as guilty if you eat more than one. I know, I’m kidding myself. These would be fun on a relaxing Sunday morning or for a treat for … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Cupid Kabobs
During the holidays, we are okay with letting more sweets in the house than normal. But we also try to make sure that there are some healthy alternatives to counter the extra sweets. This is a great snack after school and on the weekends. Surprise the kids or make them with the kids.
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Star Wars Wampa Cake
Here is a cake for the Star Wars fan! There are other Star Wars desserts that you can make with this cake for your Star Wars theme party. I guess if you aren’t a Star Wars fan, you can pretend it is an abominable Snowman for a winter theme party. If you think it is too scary, then you can … Read More ...
Bento box – Cheese and Carrot Coins
Sometimes you have to make the foods interesting again. Yes, it’s so much easier to just pack some carrots in a bag or get the pre-cut cheese slices to throw in the lunch pail. But it can be boring after awhile. These food coins kind of remind me of an item you would find in a Bento box. You could … Read More ...
Christmas Smoothie Recipe for Kids
Here is a healthy and light breakfast for the kids Christmas morning. When you have a hard time to get the kids to leave their new toys to eat breakfast, this would be helpful. They can still play and drink at the same time. Or save it for the ride to the next relatives house, so they can have as … Read More ...
Hanukkah Bento Lunches
I love looking at Bento lunch boxes. So cute and creative, but mostly healthy. I am amazed at the creativity and how well the Bento box can be used in so many different ways. Such as making the holidays fun for the kids as they wait for the holiday vacation to begin.
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Mini Calzones and Dipping Sauce
Everyone loves to eat finger food!
Here is a recipe that can be used for your Sunday football parties, after school snack or an appetizer during the holidays. Something to warm you and fill you up at the same time.
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Peanut Butter and Banana Mummy Wrap
It’s a wrap! Mummy wrap that is!
Here is a cute snack or meal for your kids to enjoy for the Halloween holiday. All you need is a tortilla, peanut butter or other spread, banana and fake eye balls. This is more simple compared to the other Bento inspired lunches and was created by a Mom that has a picky … Read More ...
Pumpkin Snack Mix
Snack anyone? This would be great at a party, after school snack, sleep over or family game or movie night. Plus, great fun with the kids in the kitchen. They’ll never know they are learning, while helping you measure out ingredients.
There are peanuts in the recipe, but you can replace them with pretzels or just leave them out.
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10 School Halloween party snacks
It’s almost school Halloween party time, which means you should be seeing those party food sign- up sheets any day now. What are you going to bring?? If you are looking for something besides the typical cupcake or cookie option, we have ten great treat ideas for you – everything from fruit to popcorn to s’mores, individually wrapped and even … Read More ...
Backside Black Cat Cookie
Please let this black cat cross my path! To me black cats are beautiful and this one looks to cute too eat!
My what a dull childhood my poor daughter has had. I wish my creativity would flow into the kitchen as easily as some of you amazing bloggers. Again, thank goodness for Pinterest and the internet in general so … Read More ...