Food and Recipes

Cucumber sandwiches

Here is a fun finger sandwich that is full of veggie goodness but fun to eat. We often make cucumber sandwiches as small finger sandwich sized treats. All you need is your favorite bread, some mayo and slices of cucumber that has the skin removed. As a kid, I used to eat cucumber sandwiches all [...]

Make your own pizza night

Make your own pizza night is one of our favorite family meal activities. You don’t need a lot of pre-planning and there’s no agenda to follow. Everyone gets to make their own favorite pizza combination, selecting the ingredients they like most. It’s a fun activity that all ages can get involved with. You can buy [...]

Frozen grape pops

Popsicles are a favorite summertime snack, but I’m always looking for a way to give my preschooler yummy treats that aren’t just sugar and water. Frozen grape pops are fun for little hands to make and even more fun to eat. All you need are some yummy grapes (reds taste better frozen than green) and [...]

Muffins, art and Malt-O-Meal cereal

Cereal isn’t just for breakfast! Make some art with Honey & Oat Blenders or make super yummy muffins with a combination of Strawberry and Blueberry Mini Spooners. These two great activities are created using Malt-O-Meal cereals and you can “bag the box” while you’re at it. Malt-O-Meal cereals come in a resealable bag instead of [...]

Homemade tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches

Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches are a classic that warm the tummy and are fun to make. If you’re short on time, whipping up a batch of pre-made tomato soup is a great option for lunch or dinner. However, if you have the time to make soup from scratch this recipe is easy packed [...]

Making hard boiled eggs

My preschooler recently discovered a love for hard boiled eggs. I can’t complain, they make a great snack. I think part of the fascination is that she can peal and cut the eggs herself and she thinks that’s pretty neat. We have a simple egg slicer she can use, but cutting eggs with a kid [...]

Make Eating Healthy Foods Fun

Guest post by Kathy McHenry Children can be pretty picky eaters and will choose fast food over a home cooked meal most of the time. Making healthy food fun is a one way to get them started on healthy foods. Here are some tips to get good food inside of your children: While I’m not [...]

Healthy Options for Kids’ Easter Baskets

Guest post by Kelly Wilson Easter baskets are a fun and traditional way of celebrating the holiday. They can also, however, overwhelm kids with sugary treats that are ultimately not good for them. These healthy Easter treats will help you and your children make the most of your family’s time together. Treats for Hunting and [...]

Ants on a log

An all time favorite snack for kids is “ants on a log”, probably because it’s got peanut butter and the threat of actually eating bugs. This is a great snack your preschooler will have as much fun making as they do eating. If there are nut allergies, try replacing the peanut butter with cream cheese [...]

Making Christmas cookies with the kids

Cookie making day is always a favorite in our house. It’s a great way to spend time with the whole family while getting creative and making treats for others. Preschoolers can help mix, measure and assemble all kinds of cookies, and they love helping! Below you’ll find a wide array of cookies to choose from [...]

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