There are 41 days till Halloween and all the stores are ready with your Halloween needs. If you are in need of a non candy treats to send into school for the Halloween party, this is a great idea. They would also work for a treat in the kids lunch box leading up to Halloween. Stef at Non Toy Gifts … Read More ...
Where the Wild Things Are Smash Cake
Looking for ideas for a 1st birthday party? If you love the book Where the Wild Things Are then this will be the perfect smash cake for your little one. Of course you could also increase the size for older kids too. Lan from Morestomach shares how to create this cake.
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Goldfish Crackers Snack Mix
Time flies when the kids go back to school. I can’t believe I only have two more years, before my girl goes to college. Any moment we spend together is precious to me. If your kids are little, spend time with them in the kitchen and create many memories.
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After School Snack Ideas
I can remember being famished when I got home from school. It was a long day and sometimes I didn’t enjoy what was served for lunch. My girl is the same way especially after team practice. Heather from Passion for Savings created this list a year ago, but will still work for this year.
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21 Back to School Breakfast Ideas
Here are 21 more ideas for breakfast for the school mornings. Some of these you can make ahead and reheat. Some will only take a few minutes in the morning to prepare. You will find the links to the recipes and directions under the pictures. I’m hoping that this will keep me organized for the first month.
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Hot School Lunch Ideas for Kids
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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23 Easy & Adorable Back to School Bento Box Lunches
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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Banana Bears
Summer is all about fun! So liven up those snacks for the kids by being creative. These cute banana bears will have them wanting more bananas! Can you really blame them? These cute banana bears were created at Weelicious and there is also a video and other fun treats to create for the kids.
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Teenage Mutant Turtle Cake
Got a Teenage Mutant Ninja Fan in your household? This cake is perfect for a birthday party or just because you love them. You can change the color of the mask to their favorite turtle. Michele from I Heart Baking! shares how to create this cake and materials to decorate.
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Kid Friendly Snacks for Summer Sports or Camp
If you have kids that go to sports camps or just regular day camps, you need to pack them a snack or meal. If you are like me, sometimes you forget to put the ice pack back in the freezer or the lunchbox didn’t make it home. Thankfully Cassie at Back to her Roots has 14 ideas for snacks that … Read More ...
Mini Ice Cream Sandwich Pops
Here is a cute way to serve up the ice cream sandwiches and extend the life of the box. Stef from Girl. Inspired. cut ice cream sandwiches in half and dipped the sides into sprinkles. What a great way to match a color themed party. You could do this for the 4th of July with red, white, and blue sprinkles. … Read More ...
Water Colored Painted Ice Cream Cone
With all the fun ice cream flavors, you can’t serve it in a boring cone. I’m always looking for way for kids to play with their food, especially during the summer time. Nicole at Tikkido shows how you can water color the ice cream cones for a fun dessert. If you have some rainy days coming up, paint the ice … Read More ...
Cookie Monster Cupcakes
Cookie Monster will always be my favorite Sesame Street character. I think I love cookies as much as he does and of course both our names start with C. These cute cookie monster cupcakes would be a hit at a Sesame Street themed party or a monster party.
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Meatloaf Cupcakes
photo credit: Our Small Hours
The classic meatloaf! Comfort food out of a bread loaf pan and even better the next day. We also make it in muffin tins, but never thought to create them into cupcakes. Turn meatloaf into cupcakes for a fun surprise during a boring week day. The kids may even request to have it more often.… Read More ...
Mini Campfire S’mores Pie
Are you planning a camping theme party or maybe just throwing a backyard camping party, these mini pies will be perfect for dessert. Or enjoy a camping party in doors due to rain. These are really easy to make and who doesn’t like s’mores for dessert. A great treat without the fire for a barbecue or at the beach.
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