September. As a parent the end of my summer is spent studying calendars and schedules, asking my kids what they want to learn this year, and wondering how we are going to fit it all in. This year is even more crazy as we are running three businesses on top of homeschooling the children. Our […]
Simple Marshmallow Cupcakes Kids Love
Sticky fingers, mess everywhere and chaos reigns fueled by sugar highs. There’s always that one event that involves the kids making their own treats. It could be a camp or special day, but there is always one that includes an activity where the kids decorate their own cookies or cupcakes. Most of the time these […]
Lava Toffee – When Kitchen And Science Collide!
Who’s ready for kitchen science? Lava Toffee is a fabulously fun treat to make with kids. Why? Well what kid doesn’t love a great baking soda and vinegar eruption? Well this is a slightly different kind of baking soda eruption that you can eat. And boy does it taste good! Everyone loves a little kitchen […]
Coconut Ice – A Heritage Recipe Kids Can Make
Today’s article is a guest piece from my mom! She grew up in England learning all these fabulous techniques for crafts (like this fantastic ribbon flower trick) and recipes. Today she is sharing her Coconut Ice recipe! I used to make this when I was a kid going to brownies in England. Each week we […]
Bountiful Vegan Bean Chili
Bountiful Vegan Bean Chili is a vegetarian and vegan dish that is waist and cost conscious. It’s also great for gatherings and always a hit with kids. Every time I make this it’s a huge hit and everyone asks for the recipe, so here it is! Enjoy! Bountiful Vegan Bean Chili I debated whether to […]
Bowls Licked Clean, Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup, it may not sound like something your kids will love, but trust me, this recipe has my family licking their bowls clean! Even my vegetable opposed son, loves this soup and begs for the left overs the next day. This healthy, kid approved soup will make your whole family happy. Roasted Butternut […]
Spiced Honey Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Kid approved and kid craved, these spiced honey oatmeal raisin cookies are a huge hit! They are especially good on a cold day with a warm cup of tea or hot chocolate. The perfect treat! Spiced Honey Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Is there anything better than curling up with a warm drink and a delicious, soft, […]
Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins are a fantastic way to sneak in lots of good stuff with just enough sweet that even the pickiest eater will be asking for more! As an added bonus, this muffins are fantastic for helping kids struggling with constipation. Naturally and without any fuss! I love it when I find a […]
The Less Mess Bacon Trick
My boys love bacon. I get it, most people do, but I hate the grease, the mess, the time it takes to make bacon. Frankly in the mornings I just don’t have time and tried to avoid those pleas for bacon, until I discovered this trick! This less mess bacon trick has me loving bacon […]
Homemade Ham and Potato Soup
To celebrate the Super Moon Equinox plus our week of celebrating the Autumn Equinox I wanted to make a wonderful autumn meal. It is quite cool here already. I lost most of my garden to a frost about 3 weeks ago. So I wanted something warm to prepare us for an evening of moon gazing. […]
Ethiopian Inspired Chicken – Slow Cooker, Kid Approved Recipe
This crock pot dish is super easy and so yummy! My kids inhale my Ethiopian inspired chicken every time I make it! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links For those familiar with Ethiopian dishes this is a spin off of Doro Wot. I was given a recipe by a friend shortly after we returned from […]
Crack Recipe – A nut-free chocolate toffee treat – so delicious!
On a recent trip out to the lake we met up with some friends who introduced me to the most amazing, delicious, seriously addictive treat I have had in a long time. It tasted like a Skor bar but was nut-free. She called it CRACK! I begged her for her crack recipe and here it […]