For kids on the move, sometimes less is more. I don’t know about you but it seems the more I stuff into a bento, the more comes home. Too many choices can be overwhelming especially during short lunch periods. I also learned my son’s lunch…
Vegetarian Meatball Bento Box
My family loves meatballs but I’ve been trying to add more vegetarian meals to our roster. I’d been wanting to create lentil meatballs for a long time but like everything else as a mom, it took me a little while to get around to :).…
Turmeric Chicken “Nuggets” Bento Box
Who says chicken nuggets have to be bad for you? These Turmeric Chicken Nuggets are marinated and broiled to keep them juicy and tender. They are also packed with nutritional benefits, including helping digestion and strengthening the immune system. Win win! Turmeric Chicken “Nuggets” Bento:…
Mexican Chicken Soup Bento
I’ve recently discovered the hot bento box. It has changed my life. The amount of lunch options that I can now send have vastly expanded and I don’t feel the same sandwich rut that I’d been feeling last school year. For this bento, I wanted…
Secret Sauce Bento
Here’s a Bento Box with a twist, its loaded with hidden veggies! My son is not the child to willingly crunch on any raw/steamed vegetable (and trust me, I’ve tried them all). So for the child that eats AROUND the veggies, why not puree them…
Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric and Tahini
Roasted cauliflower is so addictive to me it is like popcorn! The turmeric in this recipe has amazing health benefits and the roasting process gives this veggie a crunch that makes it yummy and enticing to kids. For an amazing vegan snack that the whole…
Sugar Cookies
Fail-Proof Sugar Cookies Yield: 40 (2×2”) cookies Sugar cookies are a must have in a parents recipe rolodex. Perfect for any holiday or bake sale they are also fun to make with your child. From cutting out the shapes to icing, these are one fun…
Salt Dough Ornaments
I love this craft. Salt dough only needs 3 ingredients and one of them is water. It is magical stuff that allows for a lot of creativity. For this holiday gift, I wanted to share my daughters little hands with her Grandparents. We had done…
Homemade Hot Chocolate Sticks
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
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…