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
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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
Back to School Pencil Cookies
Photo by Jamie Alexander This back-to-school treat could NOT be easier! Who doesn’t love a recipe that requires no baking, only a few ingredients, and practically no time at all? While the recipe below calls for white and pink candy melts, it can also be made using vanilla and strawberry icing,
Summertime Salt Painting
Photos by Jamie Alexander Summertime arts and crafts are so much fun. They are bright and full of color, and this adorable Salt Painting craft is very easy, a little messy but a whole lot of fun! And the best part, the weather is beautiful so your kids can leave the mess outside. Kids can choose
Homemade No-Churn Ice cream
It’s starting to warm up, which means the best time to enjoy ice cream is approaching (not that there’s ever a bad time). It’s no problem if you don’t have an ice cream machine—all that you need for these recipes is a mixer and a freezer! It still has similar taste and texture to ice cream made in a
DIY Bunny Nose Mask
Photo by Darrin Phegley Kids love making items they are able to wear, so why not let them make their very own bunny masks? They can hop around just like the Easter bunny, giving everyone a good laugh. This is a fun and easy craft kids can make for themselves and their friends! What You Will
Easy Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Photos by Jamie Alexander This recipe is packed with spring flavor and couldn’t be easier. Just use any box cake mix to form your own crackling cookies that look and taste amazing! INGREDIENTS: ›› 1 box Lemon Cake mix ›› 2 eggs ›› 1/3 cup vegetable oil ›› 1/2 cup powdered
Love Bug Pencil Toppers
Photo by Jamie Alexander What You Will Need: ›› Pencils (Valentine colors) ›› Variety of Colored Poms Poms ›› Googly Eyes ›› Colored Pipe Cleaners ›› Hot Glue Gun ›› Valentine’s Day cards (store bought or homemade) What to Do: ›› Cut a pipe cleaner in half ›› Hot
Stay Warm this Winter with a Hearty Soup
Photo by Jamie Alexander There is nothing better than entering your house after a long day out in the cold and smelling your warm dinner that’s almost done cooking in the crockpot. Soup and winter are a classic combination, and this comfort soup will hit the spot perfectly. Grab a bowl and curl
Simple Valentine’s Day Treats for Kids
Photos by Jamie Alexander Since Valentine’s Day can already be a day of indulging in some sweet treats, why not rev up some old classics to fit the theme of the day? With minimal prep and just a few ingredients, these sweet Valentine’s Day treats couldn’t be easier! Kids will love helping out and