Creative food craft ideas
Here is an easy and fun way to get the kids off to school on the first day. Kara from The Joys of Boys made this breakfast for her boys’ first day of school last year. I like this idea for the first day or even make it the week before school starts to prepare them.
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Cherry pie on its own is delicious. Serve it up in pastry made to look like an envelope, takes it to another level. How cute is this dessert? Liz Bushong shares how to create the envelope out of the pastry. Send your love in an envelope on a plate instead of the mail.
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A yummy appetizer or side dish to serve to your guests at dinner, for the Olympic viewing party, or to enjoy at a barbecue. This recipe is paleo and gluten-free. My family doesn’t care for sweet potato, but maybe they will be okay with it wrapped in bacon.
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In fairy tales, you kissed the frog and it would become a prince. In Harry Potter, you go to the candy store to buy chocolate frogs to eat. Poor frogs can’t get a break. Paula at Paula’s Plate shares an easy recipe that you can make with your kids. Her recipe includes peanut butter, but you could replace that with … Read More ...
When you are craving a blueberry muffin, but don’t have time to bake. Here is a healthy version that can be made in the microwave. The recipe by Jessica at Desserts with Benefits makes two muffins. These are gluten-free and vegan.
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Harry Potter fans, here is a refreshing drink to enjoy while reading the latest book. This easy butterbeer ice cream float will keep you cool, while you enjoying your favorite book this summer. The sisters at Lolly Jolly share their love of Harry Potter and this easy recipe.
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Maybe instead of watching the Olympics, you’ll be out Pokemon hunting with the kids. Here are some cookies from Cathy at What Should I Make for…. that you and the hunter can make together. It’s very important to fuel up while hunting. Catch em all, but be considerate and aware of your surroundings.
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Here is a refreshing drink that you can enjoy while watching the Olympics. Although, I didn’t see any lemons in the recipe so I’m not sure where the lemonade comes in. Either way Christina from Bird’s Party shares this recipe and a video on how to make this.
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Here is a quick meal for those busy days. Michelle from Simplify, Live, Love makes this soup without cans, but you could convert it to cans of items. I’m not as organized as Michelle, so thankfully she included directions for can use. She also gives you a link to making this in a slow cooker.
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The opening ceremonies for the Summer Olympics were last night. Did you watch? I was caught up in the kitten Olympics. Wish I could adopt all the kittens. Okay, back to the post! Here is a pasta salad that you could serve at your Olympic viewing party or just enjoy with the family.
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Here is a breakfast casserole that you can enjoy on the weekend or make ahead and heat up during the week for a quick breakfast. Caitlin from Cuts and Crumbles is the creator of this casserole. There are two benefits. It is only 198 calories and it is one pan dish.
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School hasn’t started for us yet, but it has for some. Here is a snack for those after school blues or maybe a sweet little surprise in the lunchbox. Holly from Holly’s Cheat Days shares this fun treat. You can make this ahead or keep the ingredients on hand for those emergency bad days.
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Even though the first week or two of school can be really hot, there are some rainy and dreary days that the kids want a hot meal. You can save these for the fall and winter months or try it out on a rainy school day. Katrina at The Organised Housewife helps you prepare the thermos
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I wish I was able to do fun lunches every day for school, but reality is that won’t happen. I’ll keep these for the first day and then special occasions or maybe for weekend lunches. Jill Mills from Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons shares links to these cute lunches on Community Tables.
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Take advantage of the summer berries while you can, they’ll be gone before you know it. This recipe would also work well with frozen berries in the winter months. Robyn at Simply Fresh Dinners also cuts out the refined sugar in this recipe by sweetening with maple syrup.
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