I love to bake cakes from scratch and have never been a big pie maker until recently. I was surprised at just how easy it is to make most of the pies I like. In fact, I find making pies a whole lot easier than baking cakes. Hubby’s family had a pie contest at their recent Christmas gathering. Almost everyone participated including […]
Candy Cane Cookies – A Christmas Tradition
There is no single Christmas food item that says Christmas to me like a candy cane cookie. My mom regularly made these at Christmastime and they are still one of my favorite Christmas memories. Candy cane cookies are fun to make and have a tendency to turn even the grinchiest frown into a smile. My […]
Gingerbread House Fun and Tips
Every year we build a gingerbread house. We usually do it the day after Thanksgiving, but we had to wait a week or so this year. The reason for the delay? We could only find pre-assembled houses instead of the kits we usually buy. I searched many stores until I found a gingerbread house kit […]
Taste Test: Nutella vs. Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut Butter
Like most of you, we love Nutella in this family. It is marketed as a healthy choice but it does have sugar as the first ingredient and palm oil as the second. I love that it has hazelnuts, real cocoa, and skim milk but while I wouldn’t call it junk food, I certainly wouldn’t call it healthy either. I saw Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut Butter […]
Easy Party Punch Recipes for Kids (Dye-Free!)
I never made punch for a party until I was a mom. I have found that part of being a mom is throwing and attending many children’s birthday parties. I quickly realized that punch is a surefire hit and can be made in a variety of creative ways. One downside to punch is it is often made with products containing […]
Kid-Friendly Recipe: Pizza Rolls
One of my goals in raising my children is to raise up a son and daughter who can cook for themselves by the time they leave home. We try to stick to healthier and scratch recipes when we can, but I do teach a few convenience foods like these pizza rolls. These don’t look pretty but are tasty. We use […]
Souper Sunday: Cream of Mushroom Soup
I love soup. I used to buy canned soup in large quantities until I discovered how very easy it is to make soup from scratch. Not only is it super easy, but the soup you make at home is much better tasting and healthier than the soup you can buy in a can. Starting today I am going to feature one soup a […]
Five Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About Produce
My children love fruits and vegetables; I do not have to trick them into eating their greens, coax them, or make threats. They are more than willing to gobble these healthy goodies right up. I have been told that I am lucky my children love vegetables and fruit, but I wouldn’t call it luck – it happened by design. I […]
Veggie Cups
I recently saw an awesome idea over at $5 Dinners and decided to give it a try. We have all seen the tired veggie tray with ranch dressing in the middle, but that can be quite a messy undertaking when the kiddos are serving themselves. This idea puts the veggies and the dip together in a portable and child sized cup. I recently […]
Chocolate Covered Strawberries – So Easy!
I recently served chocolate covered strawberries at a gathering at my home and they were (of course) a big hit, especially with the children. Most people tend to think of these treats as something reserved for romantic holidays and couple time, but why restrict yourself to that when you can eat these tasty treats more often? I think that many people may think chocolate covered strawberries are difficult to make and quite a hassle. That is far […]
Easy Ocean Cupcakes (2 Ways)
I previously shared the fact that I cannot make a pretty cupcake to save my life. Because of this deficiency, I am always trying to find quick and easy ways to make my cupcakes fun. I posted the blue cupcakes below several years ago. They are easy to make and fun for parties. Anyone one can make these super […]
Sneaky Pasta Sauce
Most children do not get enough vegetables and fruits into their diets. We all know this. I try to make sure my kiddos get what they need nutritionally, but I admit that I fail a lot of the time. That is one reason I have been trying to find recipes that incorporate a lot […]
