I was so excited to try making these little veggie bites! And boy did they not disappoint! These were delicious, light and easy to make. YOU WILL NEED Veggies, chopped small (any variety… great time to clean out your fridge drawers!). I used a few different…
I was browsing through my Betty Crocker cookbook wanting to make something I hadn’t tried before when a tiny little recipe with only 3 ingredients caught my eye. I thought, really?? Only butter, sugar and flour? I had to try it out! Immediately after making this…
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…
I cannot rave enough about this little gem of a recipe! This mango salsa is simple and delicious. I love making this to jazz up a simple dinner of cheese quesadillas. It would also be delicious on grilled chicken, or just with chips! Something I’ve learned…
If you’re like me and you LOVE having freshly baked muffins around, these recipes are perfect for you! I was so excited when I found these in a cookbook from the library called Baby and Toddler on the Go by Kim Laidlaw. What I love about…
This simple and delicious little sandwich was so easy to make, and quite healthy to boot! While my barely 3 year old didn’t eat the finished product she certainly enjoyed the cooking process. For an easy and fun toddler cooking activity I’d recommend… ADULT PREP Hard…
Now I’m not a gingerbread expert. So I can’t claim this is “the best gingerbread recipe”… My goal was to find one that is simple (ingredients and measurements), and allows the kids to get involved. When I read this recipe from Babes in Disneyland I knew…
Many of you enjoyed Jessica’s piece on why she gardens with her kids. Today she is back to share a simple tutorial for creating a fresh foraged holiday table arrangement. Thanks for your words and for sharing your creativity Jessica! – Bethany This time of year…
Tis the season! I was so excited to find these simple little treats that were a delight to make with my barely 3 year old, 4 and a half year old, and my 6 year old cousin helped out as well! All three kids gathered around…
If you are a huge fan of good illustrations that come with an entertaining plot line, you will love these books. All of Audrey Wood’s books are winners for both of my toddlers. Several of her books are bestsellers! The plot-lines are engaging, quirky and unique…
I’m sure many of you are familiar with Donald Crews’ big sellers “Freight Train” and “Truck”, but he has several other books that grab kids attention and help them to learn. If you have toddlers who love trains, trucks, boats etc. these are the books for…
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…
If you haven’t heard of the Mo Willems books go get them right now! These books are so much fun! The Knuffle Bunny series uses real photography- along with drawings for their illustrations and so the books are super unique. The Pigeon series is extremely interactive;…
Eric Litwin teaches amazing concepts like colors, counting, basic addition and subtraction and social skills, all through a groovy cat that sings catchy songs and strolls through life with ease. I love that Pete the Cat faces real kid challenges with an attitude of optimism and…
I am on a bit of a grab n’ go snack kick. Since having a new baby, packing a lunch for two toddlers and loading us all up on time has gotten a little trickier. I am looking for lots of snacks, I can quickly grab…
I have been dying to share this recipe. This has been one of my FAVORITE fall/Halloween desserts for YEARS! My mom would make it every October and it is just such a perfect treat. One reason I love these bars is that it makes a BIG…
I saw this simple idea for an easy toddler recipe and snack/treat on pinterest and just had to give it a try! I am really into interactive snacks that give the kids a chance to experiment while they also are satisfied by a delicious and hopefully…
This recipe comes from my treasured family cookbook that was a gift from my Aunt Rachel. When I made it I added all the spices and it had a bit of a kick! So if you aren’t a big fan of spicy/curry flavors, consider adding a…
These cookies were AMAZING. They were moist and fluffy and had just a hint of pumpkin without being overwhelming. My husband loves snickerdoodles and when he ate these, he gained an even greater love for pumpkin snickerdoodles. Maybe it’s the time of year but anything with…
Looking for some fun, SPOOKY Halloween books for the kids? that won’t actually frighten them to death?? We have just the books for you! Halloween is one of me and my kids FAVORITE holidays. The kids love digging up the latest and greatest Halloween books to…