Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

I’ve never known a kid (or an adult for that matter) who didn’t like cupcakes, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to make and eat them! Here’s a fantastic recipe for Valentine’s Day cupcakes from FamilyFun that uses Fruit by the...
Easy Homemade Granola Bars

Easy Homemade Granola Bars

I want to share with you one of my absolute favorite recipes- this one is so easy for kids to make, and there are so many variations you’ll have fun creating a different granola bar every time and you may never buy granola bars from the store again! Homemde...
Pink Breakfast Menu for Valentine’s Day

Pink Breakfast Menu for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday this year and that means lots of time to make a Valentine themed breakfast.  Here are some ideas for your menu using just red food coloring and a Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter: Pink Pancakes (of course) You can make these by simply...
Fun With Angry Birds!

Fun With Angry Birds!

Do you and your kids love Angry Birds? There are a ton of fun crafts, recipes and activities to do for those of us who just can’t get enough. Check these out: Try these red bird bagel sandwiches – aren’t they cute! Learn to draw the birds and the...
8 High Protein Kid Friendly Snacks

8 High Protein Kid Friendly Snacks

There are many reasons for the child obesity problem in America today, but certainly one of the major reasons for many children is a poor diet, especially when it comes to snacking on junk food that’s high in sugar and colorings and low in nutrients. Parents can help...

Fun with pancakes

Write your kids’ names in pancake batter! This is a great way to make pancakes a little more fun than the standard circles. Pick up a cheap squirt bottle at the store, or put your pancake batter in a zip lock bag and snip off the corner. (If you’re using a...

Cute Easter Breakfast Ideas

Why not start Easter Sunday out with a fun, cute breakfast this year? Here are some ideas to get your wheels turning: Chickie Eggs These cute and simple boiled egg chicks are simple to make. First, cut your egg in half, and cut off a small slice from the bottom of...
Cute Kid Friendly Treats for Halloween

Cute Kid Friendly Treats for Halloween

Halloween is around the corner and that means it’s time to plan to make some fun treats! Dirt Nap Cake 1 (5.9 oz) package chocolate instant pudding mix, prepared 2 cups chocolate wafer cookies (about 45-50), crushed 2/3 cup chocolate syrup 1 (8 oz) container...

Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies Ever

One of my favorite homeschool blog writers posted a peanut butter cookie recipe recently. I read it just as dinner was finished cooking, so I jumped up and we made this quick little recipe and we had warm cookies for dessert. Recipe: 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup sugar...
Breakfast for Dad on Father’s Day

Breakfast for Dad on Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming up on June 15th, and it’s a great time to involve kids in cooking breakfast for Dad. Dad doesn’t get breakfast in bed much does he? Seems like more of a Mother’s Day thing. How about surprising Dad with breakfast this...
Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe

Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe

I’ve just recently read the Betsy-Tacy book series for about the billionth time (an exaggeration, but only slightly), and enjoyed them as much as ever. I first read them as kid, but I still love them; like Anne of Green Gables they can be read over and over...
Birthday Club Freebies For Kids

Birthday Club Freebies For Kids

Birthdays are always fun for kids, but what makes them especially fun is receiving free gifts; toys, food, clothes, etc. A free meal is always welcome, so here is a list of restaurants where you can get free stuff for your birthday! Baskin Robbins – a free scoop...
Free Easter Treat Recipes

Free Easter Treat Recipes

Here are some great Easter treats for you to enjoy while waiting for Easter day! Easter Birds Nests 1/3 cup butterscotch morsels 1 cup chow mein noodles candy robin eggs or jelly beans Melt the butterscotch morsels in a medium microwave safe bowl. Add chow-mein...