Photo by Jamie Alexander Challenge your kids to craft using upcycled materials! Is it just my kids that see crafting potential in nearly everything? What I see as trash, they see as something they can transform into something fun or functional with a little help from our craft closet. My son
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Breakfast In Disguise
Photos by Jamie Alexander Some people, like me, can eat breakfast for every meal. It’s typically pretty easy to make, and you can combine sweet and savory treats all into one dish! There’s nothing better. These breakfast foods are disguised as dinner to make things a bit more fun. They are also
Sweet Sentimentals
Photos by Jamie Alexander This year, forgo the store bought Valentine’s cards and encourage your kids to make their own! These that my kids made were very easy. We found all the supplies we needed around the house. But first things first — every good Valentine’s card needs a good pun! Avery and I
Fun & Festive Hot Cocoa Bombs
Photos by Jamie Alexander Hot chocolate bombs have become a very popular Christmas tradition, but the fun can continue on to other holidays as well! These Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day versions are a huge hit with kids. They will love filling each hot chocolate bomb with whatever treats
Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats
Photo by Jamie Alexander It’s the most wonderful time of the year for baking! These festive holiday treats require very little time and just a few ingredients. They can be wrapped and given as gifts (but are tasty enough that you might just want to keep them for yourselves). Kids will love helping
New Year’s Confetti Dip
Photo by Jamie Alexander If you’re looking for an easy party recipe for kids, this confetti dip takes only minutes to make and is definitely kid-approved! While you may be familiar with a version of this recipe using cake mix, it can be risky eating unbaked mixes due to a possibility of bacteria.
Cotton Ball Ghost Craft
Photo by Eric Bivens When it comes to Halloween crafts, there are so many to choose from. From toilet paper monsters to Halloween masks to painted pumpkins. Kids love being creative, and they also enjoy making something that can be placed for all to see. This ghost craft is extremely simple, yet
Spooky Shakes
Photo by Jamie Alexander These Halloween themed Milkshakes are sure to be a hit with adults and kids alike! They are perfect for when it still feels a bit too warm outside for hot apple cider, but you’re wanting a treat that feels like autumn. It couldn’t be easier to make milkshakes at home, and
Autumn Baked Apples
Photo by Jamie Alexander INGREDIENTS: ›› 5 medium-sized apples ›› 1 1/2 cups rolled oats ›› 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (replace with more oats if you don’t want nuts) ›› 1/4 cup brown sugar ›› 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon ›› Salt to taste ›› 1 stick butter, melted ›› optional: vanilla ice cream
First Day Jitter Jars
Photo by Jamie Alexander Going back to school in-person for the 2021-2022 school year is very exciting to our students who missed being in their classroom and with their teachers and friends last year. Regardless the age or grade, every parent and teacher wants their student to feel calm and
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