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Thumbelina Cookies

by @ Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010. Tags: ,
Filed under Cooking with Kids, Family & Kids, In the Kitchen, Recipes

I was so excited to receive a copy of two cookie recipes from my sweet friend, Donna, on Sunday morning.  She’d read my post about wanting the PERFECT Sugar Cookie recipe and found a couple to share with me.  This recipe isn’t exactly a sugar cookie, but I had to share it anyways!  She said [...]

Healthy Snack for Kids and Moms!

by @ Friday, April 9th, 2010. Filed under Cooking with Kids, Family & Kids, In the Kitchen, Recipes

Do you enjoy cool treats when the sun starts to shine more?  Yep – we’re big fans of ice cream, but let’s face it – it’s just not healthy to eat ice cream every day.  Here’s an alternative treat that might satisfy your craving while offering some good nutrition! Crunchy Frozen Bananas 4 firm ripe [...]

Homemade Easter Treats

by @ Thursday, April 1st, 2010. Filed under Activities, Cooking with Kids, Easter, Family & Kids, Holidays, Recipes, Spring

These are recipes I got from my Grandmother’s recipe box… Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs 2 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk 2 1/2 cups sifted confectioner’s (powdered) sugar 2 cups peanut butter 2 cups light corn syrup 4 cups chocolate chips In medium bowl mix dry milk, confectioner’s sugar, peanut butter and corn syrup.  Knead until [...]

5 Tips to Get Your Toddler to Eat More Vegetables

Try these five tips on how to improve your child’s opinion of vegetables. Let them see you eating whatever it is you want them to eat. It doesn’t matter if the particular vegetable you’re trying to get them to eat isn’t one of your own favorites, take a big bite, chew it up, swallow it, [...]

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

by @ Tuesday, October 28th, 2008. Filed under Cooking with Kids, Holidays, Recipes, Seasons

6 croissants, cubed and toasted 1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin puree 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cream 1/8 cup molasses 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar Combine all ingredients and put the bread in last.  Spread evenly in a casserole dish and [...]

Summer Grill’n Recipes

by @ Thursday, July 17th, 2008. Tags: ,
Filed under Cooking with Kids, Family & Kids, Mommie Stuff, Recipes, Summer, Tips

Summer is a great time to pull out the grill and have some outdoor fun. Make it a fun time for you and your family. Invite some friends over, set up the back yard or porch and enjoy your family and friends. Here are some recipes that celebrate summer and grilling… Grilled Pork Chops Ingredients: [...]

(Ancient) Greek Pizza with the Littles

by @ Monday, April 7th, 2008. Filed under Cooking with Kids

Here’s a recipe to try with your munchkins. Let them get dirty and don’t rush them, they’re only young once and you’ll love the memories you create together! My dd LOVES this recipe and actually prefers it to regular pizza! But first, a little history lesson: the ancient Greeks were the first to make pizza! [...]

Parenting Tips – Top Ten Brain Boosting Foods for Kids

by @ Wednesday, March 19th, 2008. Filed under Cooking with Kids, Family Health, Grocery Shopping, In the Kitchen, Parenting

By Haynes Miller Good nutrition is part of good parenting, but did you know that there are some foods that actually boost brain power? Here is a list of foods that kids love to eat which are also good for them! Just don’t tell them! 1. Blueberries: – Studies show that diets rich in berries, [...]

Fast Food Families – Why You Can’t Afford The Drive Thru

by @ Tuesday, March 11th, 2008. Filed under Cooking with Kids, Family & Kids, Family Health, Frugal, Mommie Stuff, Stewardship, Tips

By Arlene Pellicane It’s a question that makes most moms squirm. What’s for dinner? Unfortunately, many times in desperation the answer is found at the nearest drive thru. Today’s average American eats 4 or more meals away from home each week. Fast food is no longer a treat for many families. It’s a habit that [...]

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