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15 Kid Friendly Recipes

15 Kid Friendly Recipes

Do you have picky eaters?  Or, maybe, you’re just tired of serving the same recipes over and over again.  Add a little variety with these 15 recipes that kids are sure to love!   15 Kid Friendly Recipes Mini Breakfast Cups – Leave No Leftovers Chicken Pot Pie Lasagna – A Mom’s Take Homemade Uncrustables…

5-Minute DIY Pin Cushion

5-Minute DIY Pin Cushion

  Get ready to enjoy making this cute DIY pin cushion made from a variety of easy to find materials. Now, what can be better than transforming simple things into a functional and handy work of art!   Supplies needed for your DIY pin cushion:   Small jelly jar with lids (Hobby Lobby, $1.99) Piece…

Meal Planning 101

Meal Planning 101

I know you have all heard the term meal planning but you may not understand exactly what it is. Meal planning is when you plan your meals in advance. Sometimes this is done weekly, bi-weekly or even a month at a time. It is very important to do when trying to save money and valuable…

Free Printable Savings Tracker for Kids

Free Printable Savings Tracker for Kids

We’ve talking about ways to encourage kids to save money before.  It’s essential to start good financial habits as soon as you can.  This free printable savings tracker for kids will help children set goals and visualize how close they are getting to each one with every bit of money they save. Click on the…

Ice Cream Sandwich Bites

Ice Cream Sandwich Bites

This Ice Cream Sandwich Bites recipe is so easy. It’s great for introducing kitchen skills to little ones and makes such a yummy treat on a hot summer afternoon. Chocolate Sprinkles Ice Cream Sandwich Bites Ingredients 1 box of ice cream sandwiches (I used a 12 count box of vanilla but you could use whatever…

Easy Summer Crafts for Kids

Easy Summer Crafts for Kids

  Who says “There ain’t no cure for the summertime blues?”  Summertime blues or not, these fun crafts will get your kids outdoors and having fun!     Make some gorgeous rainbow paints for outdoor creativity using this oh-so-easy glitter sidewalk paint recipe! So much fun on long summer days outside and washes off easily with…

Blackberry Cherry Lime Water Recipe

Blackberry Cherry Lime Water Recipe

This easy recipe for Blackberry Cherry Lime Water is so simple and refreshing!  With all natural ingredients, it’s healthy too!   Blackberry Cherry Lime Water Recipe Ingredients & Supplies: 1 8 oz. canning jar 3-4 fresh cherries, halved 3-4 fresh blackberries, left whole 3-4 lime slices Directions: Add all the fruit to the canning jar…

Easy Kids’ Craft: DIY Garden Mushroom

Easy Kids’ Craft: DIY Garden Mushroom

If you are looking for some easy and inexpensive yard décor, this garden mushroom is the perfect solution. Made from just $3 worth of dollar store supplies, this garden mushroom is a fun craft for both kids and adults alike. Take a peek below at how you can craft your own, using a minimal amount…

Easy Summer Recipe: Chocolate Whip

Easy Summer Recipe: Chocolate Whip

This easy summer recipe is the perfect compliment to the abundance of fresh berries and fruit this season.   With just a few ingredients and no heat required it’s just about perfect.  Not to mention that it’s incredibly delicious!    Hershey’s Chocolate Whip Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups of heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup of sugar…

Crafts for Kids: No-Sew Felt Coasters

Keep those little kid hands busy with this fun craft!  Best of all, you probably already have these items around the house, so no special trip to the craft store. These no-sew felt coasters are so inexpensive that your children can make different sets for different holidays or parties.  We used some scrap monkey-themed felt in this…