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Pumpkin Mandarin Oranges

November 6, 2018 by Cara

Want to add a festive flair to your kid’s lunch box this season? Not too creative but can handle cutting some pipe cleaner and taping it to something? Well then, I have just the thing for you! These Pumpkin Mandarin Oranges are an easy way to make lunch a little more fall-flavored and fun!  RELATED:…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Fresh Out of the Oven, Holiday, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box, Snacks for Kids, Thanksgiving

Halloween Lunch Ideas for Kids

October 30, 2018 by Cara

Give a haunted makeover with these incredibly easy Halloween Lunch Ideas for kids, some of which don’t require too much creativity or work on your part!  Either you make them the night before or some of them are easy enough to throw together the day before. Whatever you do, you are guaranteed to make your…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Fresh Out of the Oven, Halloween, Holiday, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box

Halloween Slime

October 8, 2018 by Cara

a jar of green halloween slime

All you need are 3 ingredients to make this incredibly easy and super creepy Halloween Slime in 5 simple steps. It’s endless fun in the home! I just followed the typical slime recipe from the Magic Liquid bottles and of course, added my festive fun touch of fake flies and ants. You know how I can’t…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Fresh Out of the Oven, Halloween, Holiday

How to Make a Leprechaun Trap

March 3, 2018 by Cara

A DIY leprechaun trap made from a cereal box with a popsicle stick ladder

Catch your very own leprechaun for St. Patrick’s Day with this easy tutorial on How to Make a Leprechaun Trap. Using common, everyday supplies, this craft can be put together in less than 30 minutes with your kids and it does exactly what it says: It catches leprechauns*! *No real leprechauns were harmed in the…

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

DIY Popcorn Boxes

January 20, 2018 by Cara

Hands holding a DIY Popcorn Box with a drink and snack

A cereal box is all you need to make your own movie theater DIY Popcorn Boxes for your next family movie night at home! For those of you who like to watch movies at home with your family, here is a fun craft to create with your kids to make their own DIY Popcorn Boxes….

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DIY Lunchbox Scratch Off Messages

September 22, 2017 by Cara

Make your kid's lunch FUN by creating your very own DIY Lunchbox Scratch Off Messages. Just use a coin to scratch off the paint to reveal your secret note!

Make your kid’s lunch FUN by creating your very own DIY Lunchbox Scratch Off Messages with Dole© Mixations. Just use a coin to scratch off the paint to reveal your secret message. Lunchbox notes just got elevated. Dole Mixations are one-of-a-kind fruit fusions that are the perfect accompaniment to your kid’s lunchbox! Smooth fruit sauces…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Fresh Out of the Oven, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box

Surprise Witches Hats

October 19, 2015 by Cara

Make holiday snacking a two-time pleaser with this 2-in-1 snack and craft for kids. Create the trail mix (or any snack idea really) prior to making these Surprise Witches Hats and set aside. Invite the kids to join you in the kitchen for some Halloween fun with these allergen friendly ingredients.  I was delightfully reminded…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Desserts, Fresh Out of the Oven, Gluten-Free, Halloween, Holiday, Kid-Friendly, Snacks for Kids, Vegan

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Welcome, I’m Cara! At Fork and Beans you will find creativity at every corner. From snack ideas, to holiday fun–even crafts and activities to do with your kids. If you are a parent (or just love fun food), you’ve come to the right spot! Come check out the latest idea I’ve made for my family and stay awhile, won’t you?

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