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…
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…
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 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…
Pumpkin Maple Scones Serves: 16 scones Freezer Friendly These scones will win you friends. Talk about the absolute perfect Fall treat, these are light, fluffy and coated with a delicious maple glaze to make them pretty much perfect. The best is they are not very…
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…
Cajun Shrimp and Creamy Gouda Grits Makes 4-6 servings My first time tasting shrimp and grits was in Louisiana on a press tour for Chile Pepper Magazine. Amidst the other delicious Southern treats of the trip, this was by far one of my favorite dishes.…
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…
Super Speedy Cinnamon Rolls Makes 12 This is a recipe for parents who don’t bake yet still find themselves suddenly and mindlessly volunteering to bring “something sweet” to the next play group, school board meeting, baby shower, family gathering…you get the drift. These taste like you’ve spent…