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Feeding Tiny Humans: No Cooking Required

When my daughter was a baby, anyplace with a drive-thru became my best friend. I needed food and it was winter in Minnesota. With temperatures below zero, I refused to leave the comfort of my car and those amazing heated seats. Then my daughter went through that stage where she would only nap by me […]

Easy No-Bake Dessert – Marshmallow Whipped Cheesecake

As busy parents, it can be difficult to find the time or energy to cook a tasty meal every night, let alone prepare an after-dinner delight. Luckily, as a big fan of easy desserts, I’ve found no-bake cheesecakes are always quick, simple, and delicious. If tonight is a pizza kind of night, you might consider […]

10 Fun, Easy, and Healthy Halloween Snacks for Kids

Halloween is an exciting time of the year, especially for kids. The joy of picking out new costumes, going trick-or-treating with family and friends or celebrating at school with classmates. Unfortunately, it’s also a holiday full of endless candy and sugar overload. It’s nice to have healthier snack options that are also fun to eat. […]

How to Make Delicious Holiday Meals on A Budget

thanksgiving dinner foods Ding Dong! You hear the doorbell ring and you dread every step as you go to open the front door. As soon as you reach the handle the door flings open, almost crashing into your nose. This is it! The day the flood gates open and every family member from each and every […]

Easy and Adorable 4th of July Treats!

I love the 4th of July and I’m always looking for quick, easy and inexpensive snacks to make the holiday even more fun, but I added “kid-friendly” to my search for this year’s Independence Day celebration and found some fabulous ideas to share with you… Spangled Ice Cream Sandwiches   You’ll need ice cream sandwiches, patriotic (red, white […]

21 Patriotic Recipes Worth A Pin

In my world, food is a big part of every celebration and, the 4th of July is no exception! I love the ease of incorporating red, white, and blue into the menu. Here are 21 patriotic recipes that will not only enhance your decor but will also wow your audience. (The first recipe is mine, […]

10 Food Ideas for Picky Toddlers

My daughter is 2 1/2 years old. In the world of toddler-rearing, this means many things. But when it comes to food, it means she’s more likely to adorn her face with cheese than to actually eat a meal. As parents, we learn quickly that kids oftentimes don’t care about the boring, mundane aspects of life; […]