Spotted on Ohdeedoh, I’m loving this edible art idea for kids from Michele Made Me: Draw a design on craft paper and let kids outline the design with cereal. My 3-year old’s favorites are represented here (Rice Krispies and Cheerios, plain, eaten dry, two spoons), but I think she’d request a unicorn or princess. Find the how-tos HERE … Read More ...
The Zoku Pop Character Tool Kit
Mom, if you’re reading this, please bookmark this item as a gift idea for yours truly. I know my birthday isn’t until October, but as popsicles are seasonal, it may be important to purchase this one sooner rather than later. Perhaps as a “just because” present? (Batting eyelashes.) Spotted on Ohdeedoh, find the Zoku Quick Pop Character Tool Kit
HERE.… Read More ...
Catch-a-Fish-in-a-Net Snacks
Gotta love the three ingredient easy-to-make snacks for kids. Make these fishy snacks HERE at Catholic Icing. (Get it? The pretzels are nets…)
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations
. Perfect for Mermaid, Spongebob and beach-themed parties too.… Read More ...
Bird House Lunch
Turn lunch into a birdhouse with leftover Peeps HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Rainbow Fruit Wraps
What a convenient way to hold a rainbow. Find fruit rainbow wraps HERE at babble.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found on Amazon and these fun Rainbow party items from Etsy. Looking for more food ideas, here are all our Rainbow … Read More ...
Hamburger Cookies
Made from all store-bought ingredients, these quick and easy “burger” cookies would be great for any summer party. Learn to make ’em HERE at Come Together Kids.… Read More ...
Tomato Head
Oh, silly tomato. Learn to make him HERE at Family Fun.… Read More ...
Ballerina Cupcakes
With icing tutu and all, how so very darling for your little ballerina. Find ballerina cupcakes HERE at The Princess and The Frog Blog.… Read More ...
Gum Art
I have never, ever heard of gum art–as in, art made with chewed gum. I’m intrigued with a tinge of grossed out. But I’ve a feeling that’s partially the intent. A reader alerted me to this site: Chew By Numbers. (Thanks Jamie!) The site offers chew-by-numbers kits for kids, similar to the paint-by-number concept, but with gum. And they … Read More ...
Robin Hood Party
Every now and then I spot one of those parties that just strikes me. Like an arrow. Robin Hood’s arrow. For example, this amazing Robin Hood-themed party for a little boy created by Tout Mon Amour. Find details from the party–ridiculously clever details, such as this cake and bullseye cookies —HERE at Kara’s Party Ideas, spotted on … Read More ...
Quinoa and Food Allergy Awareness Week
I know I rarely post on straight recipes that aren’t shaped into flowers or crafted into a food-version of Liz Lemon (see?), but in honor of Food Allergy Awareness Week, I’m compelled to make an exception. That, and I’m terribly excited for the impending publication of my friend’s new book, Don’t Kill the Birthday Girl: Tales from … Read More ...
Classic Baseball Concession Stand Party
I’m once again wowwed by another themed food table created by Spaceships and Laserbeams, masters of printable for “parties with boyish charm.” This time: A healthy(ish) concession stand with their Classic Baseball Collection. The food includes popcorn, apples, grapes, pretzels and chocolate covered berries. Find the Classic Baseball collection of printables HERE at the Spaceships and Laserbeams etsy shop. And … Read More ...
Shark Week Fun Lunch
Chomp chomp! Eat your lunch! Make a shark attacks pb and j lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations. Perfect for Mermaid, Spongebob and beach-themed parties too.
If you are planning on hosting a fun Shark week (July) activity … Read More ...
Candyland Birthday Party
Find a collection of ideas for favors, decor and food for a Candyland themed birthday party HERE at Parents. My favorite is this cake. (You must register at Parents.com to view recipes, but registration is free.)
Mini Kabobs
I love all things miniature. (Well, and on sticks. And stuff in mason jars, but that doesn’t apply here.) Make cute li’l kabobs HERE at Little Nummies.… Read More ...