Photos by Jacqueline Jordan Russell For Valentine’s Day (or really any holiday) I suggest hosting a cookie decorating party! This sweet soiree is great for kids of all ages, or even for a fun girls’ afternoon with your own adult friends. And with a little bit of planning, you can keep the mess to
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Photos by Jamie Plain Strawberries are the unofficial fruit associated with Valentine’s Day, so we think this treat is a perfect way to celebrate the day! Your kids will love this as a sweet Valentine’s Day dessert, or even as a side dish at dinner! It’s a delicious combination of sweet and salty,
Last-Minute Festive Craft
Photo by Jamie Plain Looking for a quick craft for your little ones? This is the perfect choice! Use up all of your leftover cupcake liners in this adorable Christmas tree decoration. What you will need: ›› Various cupcake liners - different designs ›› Glue ›› Popsicle sticks (optional) ››
Hot Chocolate Pancakes
Photo by Jamie Plain Nothing beats the comfort and warmth of hot cocoa on a cold winter night. What if you had a way to take that cozy evening treat and make it into breakfast? These hot chocolate pancakes are rich, decadent and easy-to-make. We can’t think of a better way to start your Christmas
Fall Art Fun
Photo by Jamie Plain Take advantage of the changing weather and create some fall masterpieces with your kids! No need to run to the craft store, use what you have in your own backyard. Grab some leaves, sticks, seeds — whatever looks interesting! Make sure you grab a variety of shapes and
Healthy Halloween Snack Board
Photos by Jamie Plain Are you hosting a spooky movie night for your kids and their friends? Since they are likely already getting overloaded with sugary candy when they go trick-or-treating, we created a fun snack board with healthier (but still tasty) alternatives to help balance things out! These
Back-to-School Pencil Craft
Photo by Jamie Alexander It’s hard to believe that summer is over and it’s time for a new school year. This pencil-inspired craft is a perfect way to get in the back-to-school mood. This craft couldn’t be easier and is so versatile. Use these cute containers as a planter, organization, a teacher
Easy Crockpot Dinners Family Meals for Busy Weeks
Photos by Jamie Alexander It is so satisfying coming home to a warm, already-cooked meal. With school approaching, families experience a much more difficult time trying to balance schedules. That’s when a crockpot becomes a valuable tool in providing a great meal! With minimal prep, just let the
Wild About Watercolor
Photo by Jamie Alexander In our house, we are pretty serious about crafting. To be honest, I’m not really all that crafty. I Google a lot of things and recently, I’ve been stumbled across a really great artist on TikTok that shows some really fun and easy art projects for kids, including
Kid-Friendly Summer Thirst Quenchers
Photos by Jamie Alexander Patriotic Punch INGREDIENTS: ›› Cran-cherry Juice ›› (kid-friendly) Pina Colada Juice ›› Blue Gatorade INSTRUCTIONS: ›› Patriotic Punch is made by layering red, white, and blue drinks together. These drinks can be any type of drink that is red, white, and blue! The