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Getting Kids to Eat Healthy

Getting Kids to Eat Healthy

If there’s one thing most parents agree upon, it’s this: getting kids to eat healthy is hard work. First, there are way too many not-so-healthy temptations out there. And let’s face it, most kids just see potato chips and cookies as more tempting than carrots and tomatoes. Then, there’s the often-high cost of groceries (especially…

Orange Creamsicle Cookies Recipe

Orange Creamsicle Cookies Recipe

These Orange Creamsicle Cookies have all the flavor of your favorite frozen treat, without any of the mess. Orange Creamsicle Cookies Ingredients: 4oz whipped topping (1/2 tub) 1 box orange cake mix 1 egg powdered sugar Directions: By hand, combine the whipped topping and cake mix.  Add egg and mix thoroughly.  Shape into 1″ balls,…

Kid-Friendly Food: Juicy Fruit Dip

Kid-Friendly Food: Juicy Fruit Dip

This kid-friendly recipe adds a little twist to an old favorite.  Serve with your favorite fruits or try it with gingersnaps too. Juice Fruit Dip Ingredients: 8oz cream cheese, softened 14oz marshmallow fluff 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger Directions: Mix all ingredients in a mixer.  Refrigerate until ready to serve. This recipe was…

Heart-Warming Gifts to Make for Mother’s Day

Heart-Warming Gifts to Make for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is almost here and we know how much kids would really love to give their moms something special. There are lots of Mother’s day gift ideas available online. However, special doesn’t need to be expensive, right? And lotion bars should be at the top of your list when you think about great gifts…

Easy Weeknight Dinner: Italian Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Easy Weeknight Dinner: Italian Stuffed Peppers Recipe

This Italian Stuffed Peppers recipe is one of my favorite to make and eat!  One of the things I love about this recipe is that you can prepare it ahead of time and then pop it in the oven (or try the grill!) when you’re ready for dinner.  If you like to cook ahead and…

Comfort Food: Twinkie Dessert

Comfort Food: Twinkie Dessert

If you like Twinkies and Banana Pudding, you’ll love this comfort food recipe for Twinkie Dessert.  It’s so easy and takes just a handful of ingredients.  No baking required – let the kids help! Twinkie Dessert Recipe Ingredients: 8 Twinkies 2 bananas 2 cups of vanilla pudding, prepared 20oz crushed pineapple, well drained 8oz whipped…

Kid Friendly Food: Peanut Butter Dip

Kid Friendly Food: Peanut Butter Dip

This easy recipe for Peanut Butter Dip definitely falls into the category of “Kid Friendly Food.”  Serve it with apples, graham crackers, chocolate or try frozen bananas! Peanut Butter Dip Ingredients: 8oz cream cheese, softened 1 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk Directions: Mix all ingredients in a mixing…

5 Fun & Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

5 Fun & Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

Are you ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?  The whole family help get into the theme of thing with these 5 fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts!   Proving that crafting doesn’t need to cost and arm & a leg, these cute towels started life at a dollar store. Turn a simple houseplant into…

Easy Appetizer Recipe: Easy Artichoke Dip

Easy Appetizer Recipe: Easy Artichoke Dip

Whether you’re preparing for a party or just want to cozy up with your own treat, this recipe is sure to fit the bill. Easy Artichoke Dip Ingredients 14oz can artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 8oz shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp salt Directions Combine all ingredients &…

10 Homeschool Organization Ideas

10 Homeschool Organization Ideas

One thing we always struggled with in our homeschool was keeping the chaos and clutter under control.  Check out these 10 inspirational ideas for homeschool organization, workstations and more! Attractive Homeschool Binders   Homeschool Calendar Center   Organized Homeschool Craft Supplies   Weekly Folders     Small Space Homeschool Organization   Organize Your Homeschool Books…