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 ...
Hot Corn Dip
I feel like Déjà vu here, but I don’t think the other corn dip had bacon and wasn’t in the slow cooker. There is nothing wrong with more than one version of a recipe. Again, New Year’s Eve appetizer, brunch, football party or just something warm to snack on after being out in the cold. This works great when everyone … Read More ...
Bacon and Cheddar Bites
Here is a great dish for a potluck or a side dish with your chili and soup. This would also be great for brunch or a football party and of course New Year’s Eve party.
Warm or cold, this will be one of those recipes you will go back to over and over. I might just keep this in my … Read More ...
10 Quick Appetizer Recipes For Your New Year’s Party
Whether you are planning your own celebration for ringing in the new year, or have been invited to be a part of one, you will most likely be supplying some type of food for snacking. If you are a bit stumped on what to take or try for this year’s party, then take a look at these 10 quick and … 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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Treat Yourself: 10 Ways to Revive Your Christmas Spirit
Between Christmas baking disasters and holiday party hangovers, a gal’s Christmas spirit may need rejuvenation by mid-December. If you’re a Type A (i.e. you had the Christmas tree decorated by Thanksgiving and gift shopping done by December 1) you may be in need of a holiday spirit recharge before Christmas Eve. Gift yourself with the following indulgences—you deserve it!—and you’ll … Read More ...
Entertaining on a Budget
The holidays are a busy time of year and can be very costly. Between the decorations, presents and holiday meal, there isn’t much left for parties with close friends. Hopefully this website has ideas that can help you entertain and still have money in your pocket for the new year.
This web page will give you 13 ideas to help … Read More ...
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.
Click here on A Cozy Apron for the recipe and directions. Plus, this would be a great way to spend … Read More ...
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 and Candy Corn Cake Pops
Cake pops are the perfect dessert! Gives you a little taste, but less guilt for the bite size portion. Of course, if you eat more than one, the guilt factor might set in.
Here are some cake pops shaped like pumpkins and candy corn. You could use the pumpkins for Thanksgiving time too.
For the recipe and directions, click here … 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 ...
101 Peanut Butter Sandwich Ideas
Tired of making the same peanut butter and jelly sandwich for your kid? This mom decided to make it fun for her boy and shared all the amazing ideas she came up with. I feel I really deprived my child of a fun childhood when I see what you amazing moms come up with. All you need is creativity and … Read More ...
Easy School Lunches – Bento Box Style
The Bento box lunch is the big craze. It is a cute and healthy lunch idea, but seriously who has time to be that creative in the morning. Especially if you are like me and don’t do mornings! Special occasions or once a week, maybe a creative lunch.
Emmy Mom shows us how to pack fun and healthy lunches for … Read More ...
10 Halloween treats for kids
Kids love Halloween and they REALLY love Halloween treats. Your children will enjoy making (or for the very little ones, helping to make) these easy treats and drinks. There’s no shortage of ghosts, mummies, and brains on this list. Kids will love being served cups of cocoa with edible eyeballs staring back at them, or a drink with a squirmy … Read More ...