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 ...
Agua Fresca
I love drinking water, but there are some people that have a really hard time unless it is flavored. Here is a great solution to drink more water and enjoy your fruit. I can see us enjoying these a lot over the summer. Serve these to the kids on Cinco de Mayo with an umbrella, while you enjoy your margaritas. … Read More ...
Jelly Bean Cluster on a Stick
I was so consumed with it being Earth Day yesterday, that I missed out on National Jelly Bean Day. I really don’t remember all these crazy national celebration days growing up, but it definitely can make dull days fun. This is a great fun rainy day treat to do with the kids. Imagine all the different flavors you could make! … Read More ...
How To Make A S’mores Pie
Time for outdoor sports again and that means team dinners. I think I will have to make two of these for the first team dinner. One for the kids and one for us adults. Great dessert for potlucks or barbecues. This would be easier to eat at a campfire in your backyard or at camp. Come on warm weather, it’s … Read More ...
Earth Day Cake Pops
Cake pops are one of those magical treats that give you just the right amount of sweetness without overindulging. At least, that’s how I like to think of them! Personally, I’m not a huge cake lover, so a single, perfectly-sized bite of cake pop is all I need to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty (or stuffed). These adorable … Read More ...
Rainforest Cookies
Here is another recipe that can be made with the kids, while they learn the importance of protecting and appreciating our environment we currently live in. These cookies have ingredients that you are able to find in the rainforest. The blog also gives you a list of books about the rainforest that you can enjoy while munching on the cookies.… Read More ...
Earth Day Cupcakes
If you prefer cupcakes over cookies, here is a cute recipe to make with the kids. It has a cute surprise heart to show our love for Mother Earth. This is one of those easy surprise cakes, because you cut the heart shape out after the cupcakes bake and use frosting for the filling.
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Daisy Pretzel Bites
I’m addicted to these pretzel
bites, there are so many varieties that you can make for every holiday. Plus, it is easy to stock up on M&Ms
and Kisses
after each holiday, when they go on sale. These work great for Spring and also a cute treat the kids can make for Mother’s Day. Have a spring party, put them … Read More ...
Pretzel Trees
Here is a fun craft to do with the kids and would also been fun as a party craft. Make trees out of pretzels, Oreos and chocolate candy melts. You can package the candy melts in snack size bags and cut a tiny hole in one corner for each kid to use. While they are working on their trees, … Read More ...
Cafe Mocha Rice Krispie Treat Cups
I’m not a coffee drinker, but I would be happy to sit down with one of these cups. I would skip the coffee for my ganache too. This would be a cute dessert to serve after lunch or dinner with the girls. Oh and the kids could enjoy this too at a party. I bet you could create tea cups … 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 ...
Chocolate Rice Krispies Bird Nests
Happy Spring! Although, it doesn’t feel like it has arrived here in the Northeast yet. Here is another fun Easter treat to make with the kids for Easter or to celebrate the arrival of spring. It could also be used as a treat for a spring party, bridal shower, baby shower or even a wedding.
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Easter Oreo Chick Pops
Here is a fun treat to make with the kids before Easter or maybe you are having a brunch and need an activity for the kids after. Spring is to arrive tomorrow, but talk of snow on Saturday. I think I will make a trip to the store for supplies to cure the winter blues sticking around.
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DIY Go-gurt
When I had to provide my daughter with a snack for school, the “Gogurt” was the best invention ever. She was eating something somewhat healthy and it was convenient. I stored them in the freezer and it was thawed or almost thawed by snack time so I didn’t have to worry about an ice pack or utensils. The only problem … Read More ...