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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When I was a kid I loved making Playdough with my mom and sister. I enjoyed mixing the food coloring in and seeing it streaked through the dough, making it was just as much fun as playing with it! Here are some great recipes for making it yourself. Basic Nonedible...
One of my favorite parts about Thanksgiving I have to admit, is the food. So today I’m sharing a few recipes for some seasonal goodies. Try out these cute Thanksgiving treats that are just as much fun to make as they are to eat! Oreo Cookie Turkeys –...
Halloween is only weeks away, and to get you in the mood, here are some easy recipes for some great Halloween treats. Hairy Daddy Longlegs Cupcakes – This creepy crawler of a cupcake would be fun and tasty for kids of all age. Monster Toes – These...
KidsHealth.org has an area on their site dedicated to recipes for kids that is worth a peek if you’re looking for new ideas on what to serve and easy recipes that kids can help make. The great thing about this site is that there are recipes for kids with...
I discovered a great site dedicated to teaching kids how to cook called Spatulatta. It had recipes, games, instructional videos and even basic instructions for things like shredding cheese and boiling eggs. 4th of July is coming up soon, so check out their recipes for...
Ready to make some fun recipes? I found several that are quick and easy to share with you: Octopus Sandwiches – a hot dog cut into pieces lengthwise and then boiled makes some nice curly legs, and a hamburger bun and cheese complete creation! Dessert Neckace...
Rice Krispy Treats are wonderful just made with the old fashioned recipe, but I can never resist dressing them up a bit. Here are some of my favorite ways: 1. Mix in M&M’s 2. Make them with Half Fruity Pebbles half Rice Krispies 3. Mix Chocolate Chips in...
