I love finding inspiration for recipes from the change of seasons, beautiful produce at the market and from any suggestions that miraculously come from my children. Whenever my kids ask to cook with me, I’m like “okay great, let’s go!” With a 2 and a…
Before avocado toasts became a foodie fad, I was a child in 2nd grade enjoying this sandwich as my go-to lunchbox staple. Anyone looking for something new to add to the lunch rotation for both themselves and their kids can enjoy the simplicity of this…
Whose kid likes capers? Well mine do! That’s why I decided to throw up the recipe for chicken piccata on the blog today. Unlike chicken marsala, chicken piccata doesn’t require any special wine plus its faster to make because you’re not frying mushrooms. This is…
Whether you want a creative and quick treat bag for St. Patrick’s Day or are throwing a rainbow themed party, these treat bags will be sure to delight. I whipped these together for my son’s class because I wanted something that the kids would actually…
Some of my best ideas come from other moms. On a playdate, I was amazed that my good friend and creative momma of 2 made her own hand soap. It was so cool and surprisingly simple. In hunting for great projects to teach kids about…
Repurpose and upcycle a toy this Earth Day! Here, our beloved dinosaurs got some fresh paint to make for a lively desk set. Dinosaur Desk Set Materials: Plastic Dinosaurs Scissors Gold Paint Paint brush Make It: Cut holes in the body cavity of your dinosaurs…
A terrarium is a natural delight that can be enjoyed even in the smallest apartment. These miniature gardens make magic for kids who want a chance to plant but possibly don’t have the outdoor space to do so. They also brighten a room and give…
It’s a snow day in NYC and that means snow tubing and wet feet for my house. At the end of the day we will all be craving a hot and easy supper. This stir fry is ideal for a family meal because it takes…
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…
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…