In honor of Mother’s Day I came up with a series of toast recipes that are so simple, a toddler can make it for their mother, with supervision and just a little adult prep! The steps are easy: TOAST, SPREAD and SPRINKLE. BACON AVOCADO TOAST TOAST…
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Reality Check
When I get on Instagram and I scroll through my feed I see so much perfection. Perfect food, perfect homes, perfect people. Clutter free, clean homes. Beautiful food that takes only a second to process. Amazing, genius ideas. I see accounts and people with hundreds, thousands…
10 Simple Ways to Inspire Imaginary Kitchen Play
Imaginary play is a great opportunity for our little ones to explore and experiment! I find when we are really cooking, my style is to be the leader and require the kids to follow my instructions and maintain a sense of order. That’s how it works…
Cooking Themed Sensory Bin
My kiddos have a rice bin that usually holds a bunch of cars and marbles. They enjoy playing with it sometimes especially on rainy afternoons. But I had the idea, why not create a bin that is cooking themed? So the kids can use the rice…
Cooking with Toddlers 101
This article is a collaborative effort featuring words and images from from of my favorite instagram friends! I’m share my WHY behind cooking with toddlers, top tips from 2 moms @littlecookery and @baking_with_kids who are actively cooking with their kids, toddler SAFETY, some toddler friendly RECIPES…
10 Simple Ways to Minimize Meltdowns while Cooking with Kids
Recently on Facebook my friend posted: “Anyone know how to cook with kids and not have every one of us have a meltdown?! 😩👩🏼🍳😭” When I first started trying to cook with my kids it did not go well. It was a high stress situation for everyone…
Red and Pink Valentine’s Day Drinks
I make smoothies a lot at home. Several times a week we will have a smoothie with our dinner, or as an afternoon snack. I no longer follow recipes as I make smoothies but I have a general idea of the ratio of ingredients to get…
Valentine’s Day Candied Popcorn
I am a little bit popcorn crazed right now. In the last 2 weeks I have made cinnamon sugar, s’mores, white chocolate snickerdoodle, strawberry jello, fluffer nutter and… animal cracker flavored popcorn! If I remembered them all! Thanks to my mom who gave me this amazing…
10 Easy Snacks to make with Toddlers
Make snack time fun with these simple, healthy and entertaining recipes! Peanut Butter Apple Smiles Mandarin Pumpkins Mini Fruit Kabobs Toddler Made Deviled Eggs Rainbow Veggie Bites Cereal Balls No Bake Banana Oat Energy Bites Trail Mix Anytime “Breakfast” Sundae No Bake Granola Bars What did…
Birthday Cookie Tutorial
I’m so excited to be sharing this two part tutorial from my friend Bre! I absolutely love her cookies that I’ve seen her posting on Instagram. With this tutorial and inspiration you can create your own beautiful cookies for your toddlers birthday or other celebration! Read…
Tomato and White Bean Bruschetta
Here’s a little preview of a post I wrote for Cooking with Languages! These little appetizers were such a great recipe experience for the kiddos! They enjoyed… PAINTING SLICED BAGUETTES MASHING CANNELINI BEANS SMELLING THE INGREDIENTS The ingredients are so full of flavor – what a…
Cooking with Toddlers: 20+ Easy Kitchen Tasks
Cooking with toddlers is quite an adventure! Toddlers are so eager to help and yet not in control of their fine and gross motor skills – so you’re sure to have a mess! I find that when I pick 1-2 tasks from a recipe that I…