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Valentines Day Sensory Bin

January 23, 2019 by Cara

Instead of making sweets the center of attraction for the holidays, why not turn that old rice or pasta into an activity your toddler will love with this Valentines Day Sensory Bin?! Your child will love the feel of the grains in their hands and have a blast shoveling the contents into cups or through…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Fresh Out of the Oven, Holiday, Kid-Friendly, Valentine's Day

Love Bug Applesauce

January 18, 2019 by Cara

Pack your kid’s lunchbox with a specially made Love Bug Applesauce cup with it’s own little message this Valentine’s Day. It’s the perfect way to say “I love you” to your favorite kiddo. Throw into your kid’s lunchbox for the week, reserve for a special after school snack, or even bring them in for a Valentine…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Fresh Out of the Oven, Holiday, Lunch Box, Snacks for Kids, Valentine's Day

Robot Juice Boxes

January 15, 2019 by Cara

If you’re looking for a creative and new way to pass out Valentine’s for your kids class mates this holiday, these Robot Juice Boxes are the new kind of valentine. A handful of snack items glued together bring to life this ultra-fun idea that you and the kids can create together! RELATED: Fish Bowl Smoothies You don’t…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Drinks, Fresh Out of the Oven, Holiday, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box, Snacks for Kids, Valentine's Day

Cookie Monster Cupcakes (and a 2nd Birthday!)

January 9, 2019 by Cara

And then just like that, he turned two and I’m left to wonder how in the world do I have a toddler now? So I did what any rational-thinking mom would do. I emotionally baked and made Cookie Monster Cupcakes to bury my conflicting emotions of happiness, delight, and saying goodbye to my baby boy….

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Filed Under: Birthdays, Desserts, Fresh Out of the Oven, Kid-Friendly

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

January 4, 2019 by Cara

An easy and healthy 30 minute dinner option using whole ingredients, these Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes will have your family filled up and happy tonight! It’s a new way to serve up Taco Tuesday, using sweet potatoes instead of tortillas. Welcome 2019! RELATED: Mexican Stuffed Peppers If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly looking for…

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Filed Under: Dinner Ideas, Fresh Out of the Oven, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly

Rudolph Ice Cream Cones

December 10, 2018 by Cara

Celebrate this season with these festive and frozen Rudolph Ice Cream Cones, using chocolate ice cream for the face and  Edward & Sons Carino wafer rolls for the antlers. The perfect dessert for the kids (and the whole family)! RELATED: Ruddie Oatmeal Bowls Can we just stop here and talk about the antlers for a moment?…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts, Fresh Out of the Oven, Holiday, Kid-Friendly

Santa Veggie Tray

December 7, 2018 by Cara

A party table with a santa veggie tray made with veggies and potato chips, along with plates and napkins.

With a hummus face, a bell pepper hat, and a Boulder Canyon potato chip beard, this Santa Veggie Tray will be the hit of your next kid’s snack time or holiday party!  RELATED: Healthy Santa Pancakes Ho ho ho, Healthy Claus here to stuff your stockings full of fresh veggies and hummus so gear up!…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Fresh Out of the Oven, Holiday, Snacks for Kids, Vegan

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