Sometimes you need an indoor activity that keeps the kids busy and having fun. Cooking with kids is a great way to not only keep young children all the way up to the older kids entertained, but keep them learning (without realizing it). Preparing and cooking their own food is so beneficial for so many …
We love making these easy spider treats for kids. They are great for Halloween parties and get togethers. I love that my kids can get in the kitchen to prepare them with me. You probably have these ingredients on hand (except the fresh donut holes). Ingredients: Donut Holes Pretzel Sticks White Frosting Candy Eyes or …
Homemade Doughnuts is a simple family tradition I grew up making. These easy homemade doughnuts are so awesome and you can have them ready in less than 15 minutes! Easy Homemade Doughnuts Ingredients: 1 can refrigerator biscuits Sugar Vegetable oil for frying Use a small circle to cut out the center of each …
Need a new idea snack or lunch idea? Try making peanut butter roll ups! It’s a fun way to get kids in the kitchen, and even though it’s the same peanut butter and jelly sandwich, my girls LOVE this new twist on an old favorite! To make peanut butter roll ups, cut the crusts off …
Hanukkah is almost over but there’s still time to make delicious Dreidel Brownies that your kids will love! Delicious Dreidel Brownies Ingredients: 2 boxes brownie mix Pretzel sticks (snapped in half) Blue frosting (or make your own blue with food coloring) White icing piping pen (You can find these on the same aisle as the …
This is our most favorite homemade granola recipe, adapted from Rebecca Rather’s, Rather Sweet cookbook. We have been making it for years, and it is a staple in our house. My 3 year old requests it in her yogurt almost daily for breakfast, and she helps me make it all the time. It makes a …
I love getting the kids in the kitchen! There are a few recipes that are our favorites because they require a few simple ingredients, or the kids can read the recipes themselves, or they can completely be prepared by the kids with just supervision by me. 7 of our Favorite Recipes for Cooking with Kids …
I started making my son cheesy rice balls because every time we ate rice he looked like he walked through a rice explosion! It didn’t look like he got much, if any, rice in his mouth. I thought the cheese would hold the rice together enough for him to eat it– not wear it. …
I can’t believe it is already back to school time! One of my favorite moments of the day is right when I pick up the kids and they are sharing every detail of their day with me. I love those conversations and that time together. Both kids are usually starving so we have a snack …
With the hot weather the past few days, my son hasn’t had much of an appetite. He loves smoothies, but with no fresh or frozen fruit on hand I decided to improvise. 30 Second Smoothies for Your Toddler We took one pouch of baby food, added cold water, and stirred it up. We …
Summer snacking can often get out of control with sugary or salty treats, especially down by the pool. So we created a better snack using Yoplait that will still keep us cool at the pool. Watermelon Cream Pops are simple to make and a great way to get the kids in the kitchen helping to make …
My son loves pizza but it’s not something I usually have on hand. I do, however, usually have grilled cheese ingredients! Here’s a Pizza Grilled Cheese Recipe thats an easy way to get your child cooking with you in the kitchen! Ingredients: Bread Cheese Butter (optional) Toppings like pepperoni, veggies, meat, etc. Tomato sauce Set …