Here is a cute treat the kids can make during a dreary day outside. These would even be cute craft projects for school or if you are having a rainbow party. Kristen at Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke likes to make these for weather and science lessons. I know I always learned better when it was a fun lesson. If … Read More ...
Water Color Cupcakes
Monet, I am not. I love to craft, but some of the decorations on cakes and cookies will never happen in my house. This technique is perfect for me and the kids. You just roll out some fondant, get a food only brush, food coloring, some alcohol(vodka), and paint away. Your lines don’t have to be perfect, every brush stroke … Read More ...
Groundhog Pancake
After this snowstorm, everyone is praying the groundhog predicts an early spring. I’ve been ready since the first cold day of winter. You could make this for Groundhog Day or just entertain the kids on the weekend with this cute pancake. This would be a cute surprise during the week, if you make breakfast for dinner.
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Under the Sea Graham Crackers
If you are planning a kid’s party with an ocean, beach, or under the sea theme, you will want this cute project. You can create the graham crackers
yourself or have it as a craft project at the party. This would be a cute snack idea too. This would also work for a Disney party, if you want to feature … Read More ...
Cinnamon Sugar Snowflakes Snacks
Remember making snowflakes out of paper as a kid? Maybe you and your kids had fun doing that this year for the holidays. It’s been a while since we’ve made paper snowflakes, but I’m liking this idea from Jackie at Happy Hooligans. Have fun with the kids during the long, cold, winter days making snowflakes and eating them after.
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Norm of the North Lollipops
Have you seen the new “Norm of the North” movie yet? Here are some cute lollipops to enjoy before or after the movie. Amazingly, you can already buy the Easter candy along with Valentine’s. Drives me crazy, but then you wouldn’t be able to create these lollipops! These are really easy to make with the kids too.
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Cookie Monster Bark
With blizzards, heavy rain, and sub zero temperatures, you’ll need to keep the kids busy inside. Making chocolate bark is the simple and easy way to go. This one is based off of the lovable Cookie Monster. You and the kids will have lots of fun being creative in the kitchen while the weather outside is frightful.
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Peanut Butter Hummus with a Drizzle of Honey
Hummus is one of those love it or hate it food item. I’m the only one in the family that will eat it. Which is fine, cause more for me. If you have a picky eater, try adding some peanut butter or soy nut option to the hummus. This recipe is toddler approved according to Kristen at Make the Best … Read More ...
Peanut Butter and Jelly Snowman Sandwich
After the holidays, it can be hard for the kids to get back into the swing of things. It can also be a long winter, so help them get through with this cute snowman sandwich. This would be great for lunch or surprise them after school. Even I would love seeing this on my lunch plate. This would be cute … Read More ...
Healthy Winter Snacks
Now that the holidays are over, it is time to get the kids to eat some less sugary snacks. Of course, you want to make it fun so they don’t get bored and beg for a cookie. You can even have fun with the kids making the snacks. I would even like to have a plate of these snacks for … Read More ...
Christmas Holiday Snowman Breakfast Idea
“Do you want to build a snowman….”. In case you live in a climate without snow or it is just to cold to go outside, this will make up for it. This is a fun breakfast to have on a winter weekend or when you are on your third snow day in a row. Knock on wood, we don’t have … Read More ...
Vanilla Polar Bear Milk Shake
What a cute and great recycling idea for the kids to enjoy. The winter months are too cold for me to have ice cream, but kids like ice cream or milk shakes all year around. These cute polar bear milk shakes are made using the honey or honey syrup bear bottles. So save some bear bottles for future use. The … Read More ...
Marshmallow Snowman with Cookie Hat
The winter holidays are almost over, but the snowman stays around till the Spring warmth begins. My snowman making days outside are over, but I’ll be happy to make this snowman inside in the warmth of my home. If the weather outside is miserable or the snow just isn’t snowman consistency or maybe you live in a no snow zone, … Read More ...
Christmas Winter Wonderland White Chocolate Popcorn with Snowflakes
Right now this is the only winter wonderland that we will see so far. I’m not complaining after last year. Have fun in the kitchen creating this popcorn with the kids and then sit down and watch your favorite Christmas movies. A great treat to make for your favorite Frozen fan or winter gathering. you can buy Snowflake Sprinkles here.… Read More ...
Edible Christmas Elf Hats
Here is another cute snack that you can make with your kids. Cute little elf hats that they can snack on while watching a movie or take to school for the holiday party. Or maybe they can wake up to a bowl made by your Elf on a Shelf. Scatter a few around to pretend your Elf had a party … Read More ...