Baking Bread with Kids
I love to find activities that are engaging for both my kids, ages 3 and 7. Cooking and baking together is a great way to get multiple ages of kids participating and having fun! We used this simple...
View ArticleEasy Homemade Jam
I promise this easy homemade jam recipe really is easy!! We have made this easy homemade jam recipe 3 summers in a row, starting when my kids were 2 and 4. Kids of all ages will love to help with this...
View ArticleMake Your Own Easy Bake Oven Mixes
The Easy Bake Oven was an exciting gift for us this Christmas! We baked the cookies that were included in the box the same day. Because the store bought mixes can be a bit pricey (especially for my...
View ArticleCooking with Kids – Rice Krispies Treat Balls
Cooking with Kids – Rice Krispies Treat Balls Recipe These Rice Krispies Treat Balls are SUPER easy for the kids to make and they are so delicious! My recommendation is to make the caramel sauce in...
View ArticleBreakfast Art
The Activity Moms know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day! We also realize that morning schedules can sometimes leave us with very little time to prepare a healthy breakfast (at...
View ArticleMake OREO Sprinkles
We have a new favorite way of eating OREO cookies (besides eating them 3 at a time) around here……OREO Sprinkles! First, pick your favorite kind of OREO and put 3 or 4 into a plastic bag. The kids love...
View ArticleBaby Cereal Cookie Recipe
When I was ready to feed my son solid food, I had visions of him sitting happily in a high chair while I gave him little spoonfuls of mushy baby cereal. I thought that he, of all babies, would love...
View ArticlePlay Doh Party Favors
We love scented play doh, so we turned it into super simple party favors to share with our friends! Party Favor: Put the dry Play Doh ingredients (1/4 cup salt, 1 cup flour, 1 packet of Kool-Aid) into...
View ArticlePizza Grilled Cheese Recipe
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...
View ArticleSummer Snacking
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...
View Article30 Second Smoothies for Your Toddler
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...
View ArticleAfter School Snacks
**WIN $100 Walmart Gift Card or $5,000 in Gift Cards (see below)** 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...
View ArticleCooking with Kids – Cheesy Rice Balls
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...
View ArticleRecipes for Cooking with Kids
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...
View ArticleCooking with Kids – Homemade Granola
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...
View ArticleDelicious Dreidel Brownies
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)...
View ArticlePeanut Butter Roll Ups
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...
View ArticleEasy Homemade Doughnuts
We LOVE doughnuts in our family, so I had to show my girls a simple family tradition I grew up making. These are so awesome and you can have these easy homemade doughnuts ready in less than 15 minutes!...
View ArticleEasy Spider Treats for Kids
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...
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