With bright fruit flavor and a simple crisp topping, this Peach Crisp recipe comes together with pantry staples and either fresh or frozen peaches. It’s a yummy fruit dessert to share with the whole family! Easy Peach Crisp Recipe This Peach Crisp is one of my go-to summer desserts. It makes a lot, is delicious […]
With just 4 simple ingredients, this Cucumber Yogurt Sauce comes together in minutes and is a flavorful, yet mild topping or dip to make grain bowls, chicken, meatballs, veggies, pita chips, and more extra yummy. Cucumber Yogurt Sauce Adding kid-friendly sauces to family meals can be an easy way to add flavor that everyone can […]
If you have a toddler throwing food, you know firsthand how frustrating it can be. Here’s why it might be happening and a few easy things you can try to decrease food throwing at the table. Toddler Throwing Food Sometimes toddlers throw food to get a reaction as they learn that they’re independent from us, […]
Change up the usual sandwich lunch for these easy and fun pinwheel sandwiches. With easy options for the filling to please a variety of eaters, this is a great kids lunch for home or at school. (And yummy for adults, too!) Pinwheel Sandwiches I love making all sorts of wraps for kids, and using the […]
Author: Susie Published: 07/23/2023 Updated: 07/23/2023 An outside-the-box painting activity that uses literal boxes – and it’s a 10/10. If you’re looking for an interesting art project for kids, try this painted box cake activity. It’s the perfect outdoor activity for kids to try alone or in a group. What is a painted box cake? […]
Author: Susie Published: 07/23/2023 Updated: 07/23/2023 Skip the sand this summer and switch to a dirt box: it’ll change everything. This construction site small world is an amazing example of why dirt in your sand table is the way to go. Check out this easy outdoor activity that only needs dirt and trucks What is […]
With just two simple ingredients, you can make the yummiest creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding that’s both delicious and nutritious. We love this most for breakfast, but it’s a great snack or dessert, too. Chocolate Chia Pudding There are only two ways that I’ve found that my kids enjoy eating chia seeds—in my Blueberry Chia Jam […]
Simplify warm-weather cooking with this vetted list of summer meals. With easy options for each meal fo the day meant to shorten the time you spend in the kitchen (and not turn on the oven as much as possible!), these are a great way to simplify in the summer. Summer Meals I am always in […]
Author: Susie Published: 07/14/2023 Updated: 07/14/2023 This simple idea for making chalk paint only needs two ingredients and a grater. It’s process art meets a motor skills workout and a science lesson – and it’s absolutely perfect. What is chalk paint? Chalk paint (in this instance) is created by combining chalk dust with water. There’s […]
With just 5 minutes and basic pantry ingredients, you can make the yummiest Homemade Hummus without tahini. This means that it’s nut-free, so it’s an option for school and allergy families, and it’s just perfect for dunking crackers or spreading on bread. Hummus without Tahini Making hummus at home can seem daunting, but it’s actually […]