Snack
Jack O'Lantern Cuties
So simple and easy, but super fun and no worries about all the excess sugar and everything else we want to avoid during these sugary holidays. This is another project that is fun for kids to be involved in! Having a big bowl of jack-o-lantern to munch on during your Halloween party is terrific…
Read MoreChocolate Dipped or Painted Apricots
I love having “food crafts” for my kids to work on. Having the kids help with preparing food is great on so many levels! Gets them in the kitchen so they’re comfortable with “cooking” Builds wonderful memories Fills the creativity need Gives them something to work on Helps them enjoy giving to others (we always make treats…
Read MoreStrawberry Lemonade Popsicles
Yes, I have a love affair of popsicles, and you most likely will find a new popsicle recipe every summer week on this blog. I just can’t help myself! They are so much fun to make and eat! I think these are particularly fun, just because they look so pretty and like you spent a long…
Read MoreMaple Cream Coffee Popsicles
I love different flavors of popsicles and we have enjoy popsicles every afternoon during the summer months. We are all coffee lovers here, so if I don’t hide these away, the kids will snag them up any chance they get. And with teenagers in the house, that tends to happen frequently. My husband and I enjoy a hot cup of…
Read MoreStrawberry Banana Popsicles
My kids look forward to summer… mostly for the popsicles. It’s the highlight of their day. And, really, what is better than playing in the hot sun, running home and cooling off with a fresh delicious popsicle? I love coming up with new varieties, and the kids love being the official taste-testers. They give…
Read More3 Super Simple Red, White and Blue Fruit Treats
When our family comes together to celebrate Memorial Day or Independence Day, I think it’s important to think about the reason we are celebrating. One way to do that is to serve patriotic colored treats to the kids and talk about the reasons we’re thankful for the freedoms we have in the U.S. My kids love…
Read MoreValentine Cheese and Crackers
Cheese cut out into a heart shape is a perfect Valentine’s Day snack. I like to take these for toddler snack in their preschool class. It’s always good to serve fun foods that aren’t full of sugar and additives. Making “normal” food special makes it exciting, especially for the little people in our lives. Valentine…
Read MoreMelon Hearts, a Simple Valentine Treat
You know those days, when you want to add a touch of special to the meal? This is a beautifully simple answer. Great for a Valentine’s breakfast or brunch and a snack that the kids can help create. These cute little hearts are a perfect replacement to the average sugary Valentine treats. Melon Hearts Ingredients:…
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