Valentine’s Day Trail Mix Makes 6 cups Packing a special holiday snack for school or daycare can be a challenge. This ridiculously easy trail mix is a fun answer for a no-bake Valentine’s Day treat. Ingredients: 2 cups heart shaped cereal (Kashi makes one called…
Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl Makes 1 large serving (3 toddler size portions) Smoothie bowls are a fun way of spooning up a healthy breakfast as if it were ice cream. A good friend of mine taught her daughter that chia seeds are “nature’s sprinkles” which…
Beet Hummus Makes about 2 cups This hummus is as pretty as it is tasty. It makes the ideal healthy snack or sandwich spread. Ingredients: 1 (15.5 oz) can of chickpeas, drained 1 medium cooked beet, plus 1 teaspoon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon…
Adobo Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili Everyone needs a good chili recipe to add to the rotation. This one is unique for its rich, smokey base and the added nutrition of the sweet potatoes. Once you allow your kids to add their favorite toppings, you…
Homemade Hot Chocolate Sticks Makes: 12 Servings If you want a tasty treat to serve your holiday guests look no further. These Hot Chocolate Sticks are delicious, easy to make and can be wrapped and shared as a delicious gift with those you love. Ingredients:…
Pinecone Family Makes a family of 4 Last year around the holidays my daughter was still a little baby and my son wasn’t yet in Pre-K. We had to entertain ourselves for a lot of the coldest winter days and this was by far one…
DIY Snow Globe Your child can help you from start to finish with this simple craft. Snow globes are the perfect winter project and make for a wonderful keepsake or gift. You can easily make your own by using a mason jar and some simple…
Beet and Banana Smoothie Makes 3-4 Kid Size Portions Beets are a superfood and this smoothie is a superb way for your children to enjoy them. There are many reasons to introduce your kids to beets from their wonderful flavor to their many health…
Calm Down Jars It’s summer break and the days are hot! In the midst of all the fun there are often times of breakdowns, issues with sharing and little emotional flare ups. Calm down jars give you something to hand a cranky toddler who needs…
Caprese Pasta Salad Serves 8 This pasta salad flies together and makes for fantastic finger food for toddlers. It also serves well for a grab and go option for adults. The added broccoli can be substituted for steamed green beans, sweet peas or your child’s…